George's in Orillia

119 Colborne St W, Orillia, ON L3V 2Y8, Canada

★★★★★
(305 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Coffee shop

About

Local old fashioned breakfast and lunch restaurant. We offer new lunch specials every day!

Website
ontarioslakecountry.com
Address
119 Colborne St W, Orillia, ON L3V 2Y8, Canada
Plus Code
JH4G+2H Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
7 AM–2 PM
Saturday
7 AM–2 PM
Sunday
7 AM–2 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
305 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (78) prices (29) home fries (10) servings (8) eggs benedict (6) bacon (6) atmosphere (5) kids (4) hospital (3) gluten free (2)
5 stars
205
4 stars
73
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★
August 24, 2024

My family and I always eat here when we go to Orillia. The staff is very nice. The food is really good. It's a popular place. And it doesn't hurt that it's across the street from the hospital.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Absolutely the best place for breakfast in Orillia. The food is excellent, service amazing and the price is right. Best home fries too!

★★★★★
March 7, 2024

It's like a dinner but the waitress really friendly and helpful it's you have the feeling that your in someone's kitchen. I went with peameal breakfast special prices are reasonable parking behind all in all a great experience will go back if I'm in the area. You can also just sit and read the paper which is nice just pass the day

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

George's in Orillia provided a delightful breakfast experience during my volleyball tournament at 7 am. The cozy ambiance, coupled with prompt service, made for a pleasant start to the day. The menu offered a variety of tasty options, and the food was delicious, satisfying my morning cravings perfectly. The staff were friendly and accommodating, contributing to an overall enjoyable dining experience. I would recommend George's for a flavorful breakfast in Orillia.

★★★★★
August 21, 2023

This place is me and my girlfriends #1 go to place! The food is great and the service is so friendly and welcoming. I’d give them 10 stars if I could!

★★★★★
August 1, 2022

Our greatest gathering spot. It feels like family every time we come in. The staff are amazing, friendly, fun and professional. The food is absolutely perfect. We feel like we are in specialty restaurant . We love their omelettes and potatoes( and more). It feels like home and all the comforts of a kitchen full of smiles and culinary expertise. Thank You to all the staff !! And…….See ya soon😀

★★★★
March 19, 2022

1. I like it here. Staff seem pretty cool. Coffee's decent and had a good lunch. Just a good vibe. I'll be back soon for sure! 2. Western sandwich and chicken noodle soup. Was tasty. VERY small servings. Not recommended if you're hungry.

★★★★
September 23, 2017

April 9 - 22. Consistently good breakfast at fair prices and sensible portions. I like the fact, that the bread is not so thick. Old fashion diner atmosphere with friendly staff - a place to call home. Bottom less cup is limited to 3 cups. Would love to see some more modern, healthy alternatives added to the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great Canadian breakfast

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

10/10

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I love it here I am going back today I love there milkshake my kids love it here as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Love this gem. Recommend Eggs Benny with bacon

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

BEST breakfast I ve had in along time, friendly service and great price for a breakfast . Real home fries and great coffee. I ll be back.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

It was a really lovely breakfast dining experience. Leslie was so organized and attentive. Good service makes all the difference. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Good food and good service. It s a nice place inside too, looks like it s taken care of. I liked it a lot, will definitely go back. Dietary restrictions: They do gluten free toast on their flat top grill - that way there s no cross contamination!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Food is absolutely amazing and the service is even better. Fries cooked perfectly! Will be back for sure!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good breakfast. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great place for breakfast Best in town Recommend to all Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Amazing breakfast served by some of the most friendly people in Orillia!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We decided to dine at Georges due to the numerous good reviews. I read the bad reviews to see the downside, complains of bacon not cooked properly, washroom smelling... Im happy to say the washroom smelled quite pleasant. The bacon was cooked crispy as requested. The whole breakfast was great and the coffee excellent. The staff were very pleasant and great to deal with. Definitely will return when back in the area. Thanks Georges!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great place with even better food and service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great Food Friendly Staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Finally - a diner that knows what over medium means...and leaves the crispy cracklin bits in with the home fries...

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Friendly and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Family-owned business that takes Prides food is fantastic and prices are great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hidden gem great staff and food selection.. good home style canadian fare

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best breakfast and service that I have had period. I can say enough about our waitress, she was so polite and always asking if her could get us anything. I didnt get her name, but if my business was in Orillia I would hire her. It is so nice to have home cooked food, and the order came fast. If you ever in the area, make sure you stop in for breakfast or lunch. Kid-friendliness: My review says it all

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came here for breakfast and the food was great there should be more diners like this around. I wanted to mention and give a shout out to I believe I heard her name was Kelly the young girl who served us. What a polite and bubbly girl .. amazing manners and always made sure everyone had what they needed as she was going around from table to table. My husband and I were blown away by how polite she was... A tip well deserved!! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I havent been here in years. We were in Orillia and decided ..lets go for breakfast.. Georges was right there so in we went. The place hasnt changed, which for me is a good thing. Service was great, breakfast was just like I liked. So if you want a old style steak and eggs for breaky this is the place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

great food and staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always good food and friendly atmosphere

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

G- Great! U- Unique! S- Slay! Love this place!!!! Food = excellent!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best clean brilliant white eggs, home made home fries perfect bacon, no grease on plate and the waitress was efficient but not intrusive. I recommend to everyone~Margaret

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The waitress was amazing! The food, Delicious! The atmosphere, welcoming. Definitely recommend. Best fries on the planet. Decent serving sizes, and above and beyond service. :) Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Parking: The parking is in a lot around thr corner with a decent amount of spaces considering capacity. Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

great stop for breakfast something for everone !

★★★
December 22, 2023

I found it very expensive for one piece of french toast and a coffee.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My kids & I love Georges. Their food & service are consistent. I usually get breakfast here. I love their home fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful experience as always.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

George s is a cute little spot for a meal! The food is always cooked wonderfully and the service is super fast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

You are not going to find a more affordable and down to earth breakfast restaurant in Orillia. This place has great serving size, and pleasant staff. What more could you want. I think the number of regulars I see here speaks for itself.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Breakfast was good, fresh & reasonably priced.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent breakfast in an unassuming diner setting that obviously enjoys a regular clientele, as our waitress seemed to know several groups. Food was good but the Hungry Man was a little lighter in variety than some others (some others offer more variety on the amounts of meats you can choose).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great breakfast at a fair price. Nice, friendly service. Better coffee than I can make for myself. Parking: Right behind the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always good

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent breakfast for a decent price. Great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent breakfast, great service and quick! Good value

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

There eggs benedict are phenomenal..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I without fail eat breakfast here most Saturdays. Work colleagues and I look forward to our Georges breakfasts! Service is always excellent, nice and quick and food is delish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Been here a few times. Great food, serving size is perfect and the staff is always helpful and nice. Feels like that small town diner I loved growing up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Perfect breakfast diner. Old school feel, great all day breakfast and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The eggs were exactly the way I like them, exactly the way I asked for them!!!!! The beans delicious and the coffee great . I give them four thumbs up. The service very friendly and very attentive.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was good. Service was fast..

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Heather was spectacular! Breakfast was delicious and the prices are fabulous. Thank you

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A sure choice in getting your fix of cozy diner service and food. Great people and great diner food, exactly what youd want from one.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Waitresses are very nice and friendly with there service and the food is very good and the cook is very nice and pleasant to talk too love going there

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always the best choice in Orillia!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Proper breakfast place. Friendly staff, great food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food. Staff is amazing, food is always hot and delicious. Restaurant is always clean, and have always felt great bringing the whole family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

george knows how to do it. thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great breakfast place. Staff is friendly and service was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was amazing

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesome place for a Great breakfast. Staff are super friendly and price is very reasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wonderful breakfast with great friendly service. The in house made home fries / hash browned potatoes are cooked on the grill. They do not open a box of pre cut potatoes and deep fry them like many other restaurants are doing. The eggs easy over are soooo tender. Georges is the real deal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We just moved to Orillia in February and finally got out and about to try this spot. It s definitely one of Oriliia s hidden jems! The food was full of flavour and really nice, the service and friendliness even better! My wife and I were really happy we started our day at George s Country Kitchen. We will definitely be back!!!! Highly recommend to anyone who s looking for a home cooked meal done to perfection! Great service, great price, and very tasty indeed! Steve & Sharyn

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fabulous service ! Great food! The cook/ owner even came out and asked how it all was and let us get a photo with him! Thanks Gus we will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great breakfast! Friendly and efficient staff. Definitely will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great atmosphere, delicious food and amazing staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome clean fast delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We love George s! Worlds best chicken fingers!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always good food,good value.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great place to grab a bite near the hospital.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The diner is cozy albeit old, but the food and service is awesome. The home fries are the best I had in a long time, nice & crispy the way I love it! I gobbled most of my food before I realized I hadn t taken a picture. Apparently the hollandaise sauce on the eggs Benny is homemade . I would rate it 4.5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great breakfast spot. Highly recommend, great portions and a very fair price. I love how the cook comes out to serve you and check everything is ok. Will definitely be going back for lunch.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

1st time at Georges and they did not disappoint. The service was quick and the breakfast was amazing! The staff were extremely friendly. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good breakfast and friendly service Parking: Paid parking across the street with a reasonable rate

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

BEST BREAKFAST EVER ! The service was wonderful and we left like we were at home .

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great breakfast!!

★★★
December 22, 2022

Got takeout. The big breakfast is a decent price and the meats were good. The toast however was pretty burnt 3 of the 4 pieces. Not sure how the eggs were cooked but theyre pretty rubbery.. was asked how I wanted them done I asked for extra crispy eggs over hard. By the look of the other pics here all the eggs are cooked the same. Steamed. Not a big fan of rubbery eggs but the staff was friendly and the price wasnt bad. Overall may go back again not sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food for a very fair price

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

its a good all around diner. Quick old fashioned breakfast. Tip your waitress.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, great service, fast service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great diner style breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Really good food the staff are really knowledgable in my opinion I think it s a great place to become a regular

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

One of my favourite places in town. Great food and everyone is very nice. I would definitely recommend it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Had the steak and eggs, bacon and sausage which can be risky! But all I can say was... it was phenomenal Great food and great cook! Really fast service aswell.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great value for price. Waitress was nice. Breakfast was very good. Check them out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Nice old school joint for an awesome breakfast. Feels like a home town everyone knows each other kind of place. No complaints whatsoever. Great food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Place and food plus waitresses........friendly amazing and cost efficient. Big servings. Will definitely stop again when going through that way

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food, friendly staff, good prices!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fed my kids first! Food was perfectly cooked. No complaints. Bill was under 50for family of 5 !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Friendly, great food, fast service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Could give bigger servings

★★
December 22, 2021

Great food and fast service. Found a hair in my home fries and was not offered a resolution/discount on my meal. Will not return after this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always great waitresses and our food is always perfect

December 22, 2021

Do better

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best breakfast we have ever had in a restaurant. The waitress was fabulous and the cook was also very kind. I wish we lived closer so we couldregilars at this establishment. When we were leaving they both spoke with us and we felt so at home here. Great experience

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

What fantastic food, service was excellent. Thanks so much

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always a Great Meal and Great Value Gus and team always take care of their customers!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great place lunch or breakfast!! Great staff!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great breakfast & the staff are very friendly. I highly recommend this spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Super yummy greasy spoon. Completely redone inside. Delicious food, good service. Good $$. Great COVID system in place. Will b back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

More than happy..with service and friendly atmosphere!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Georges is my favorite breakfast place in Orillia! The food is always amazing and the owner and staff are very friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good food, quick and polite service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great breakfast, but I ordered the eggs Benedict which were great tasting but came without toast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent simple breakfasts which dont leave you over stuffed. Decor is - who cares really - its clean and the tables etc are clean. So the floor is cracked and broken down looking, Id rather this than them piling a bunch of money into it and raising the prices, it would probably end them. Service is great, the waitress was very pleasant, and the cook who i think may be named George came out to say hello as we were leaving and thanked us for coming in. That was a nice touch.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Dissapointed, greasy eggs,.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

great local restaurant

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Scrambled eggs were not fully cooked and slimy, the home fries were not even hot or completely cooked and I asked for crispy bacon and got rubber. Never again, although service was fast and friendly.

★★★
December 22, 2020

Hair in my ham

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fantastic classic diner faire, Georges is a staple in Orillia. Friendly staff, great food, reasonable prices. Any time were in town for breakfast or lunch, this is our go-to!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I really like the homefries, their cooking is always consistent.. and the service is always quick & good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great family diner in a quaint town, definitely check it out if youre in town!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Exactly what we wanted. A true breakfast diner experience. Attentive service, eggs cooked the way we wanted, pleasant staff. Bathrooms need attention, but otherwise restaurant is clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Literally the best Breakfast Restaurant in Orillia period!! So fresh delicious and the best service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great place with friendly staff. They even made me a 6 egg omelet and it was delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Cleaner than it was back in feb, good social distancing of tables and the breakfast was quite good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fantastic staff and food. The two ladies that work there are always super friendly, and seem happy to see you when you walk in. Definitely recommend this place over the mass chains around.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fast service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food. Great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food and staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service and they did a great job and keeping everyone 6 ft apart

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

These folks were great. We did an impromptu Christmas breakfast with family, and they were so accommodating. Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Always a good time when you come here, love the food!

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food

★★★
December 22, 2019

Nice breakfast place

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Fantastic customer service .. love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Amazing breakfast and great prices my favourite place to get breakfast!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A+ Great food, great servers! Support local, done @ Georges!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great little resturant! Food was homemade and delicious!! Service was amazing! Definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good breakfast.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food hear

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great service, amazing food 5/5 anyday of the week.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice diner. Fast service

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

service was just basic and food was cold and oily

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

The food was very good and the service was very friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Drop by this little restaurant for breakfast in celadon ont friendly and great Service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good old fashioned breakfast.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Very friendly place to go..love their breakfest

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Everything youd expect from a nice Saturday breakfast. Heather our waitress was fast, efficient, and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food

★★★
December 22, 2019

The Good: Perfect traditional bacon and eggs breakfast, fair prices and excellent waitress service. Retro diner feel. Good value. The Bad: Filthy, sticky worn out floors, waitress staff doing dishes between serving tables. The Ugly: Disgusting smelly washrooms. Theyve got a good thing going but the areas on neglect would stop me from coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Always a good place to eat, great choices and daily specials .

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great little place for breakfast. Friendly staff and fast service.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

From out of town, found easy, delicious food, fast service, prices comparable to most. Would recommend to go again

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Clean place. Very friendly and quick service. Good food. Definitely would come back when in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best western sandwich in town! Great staff and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fantastic service Awesum Breakfest.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great Staff Awesome Breakfast!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food was excellent and so was the service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent Greek omelette.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food and service is good. However, washroom needs to be cleaned up and painted.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Ok

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Basic diner. Has been very popular for decades. Food is simple, but very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great and quick breakfast!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Baby loved her first taste of eggs!

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Home style breakfast. Close to the hospital and Oak Terrace Long Term Care makes it convenient location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

great staff

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Not so good pancakes half cooked not happy bad breakfasts other food nit sure

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good food, nice friendly waitress :)

December 22, 2018

Gus not cooking then food is just not right

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Family oriented restaurant. Food is good and prices are great.

★★★
December 22, 2018

Pretty good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food and great service