The Senator in Toronto

Nice place although expensive for what it is. Waiter got our order wrong and seemed upset with us about it. The cocktails are small. The food was tasty! Chicken pot pie

Daughter and I had a good breakfast with quick service

We were staying at Pantages Hotel down the road and were looking for somewhere to eat on our last night and discovered those place, what a find, everything was lovely, we dared to have dessert and a massive slab of chocolate cake and pecan pie arrived, what a find! Thoroughly recommended 10/10

I ordered the avocado toast and it its a very well served portion! Also, paid 5dollars in a mimosa. The place is cute, a little noisy, but very cute. I will be back, definitely!

Outstanding food and service. Large portions were worth the price.

Amazing experience

Beautiful old style Cafe from 1948 Staff are very friendly and helpfull. Food was amazing I had the eggs Benedict great display and cooked perfectly. Girlfriend had the spinach bowl and she loved it. We ha mimosa and a Senator Caesar which was made with their own custom Caesar mix. Best Ive ever had

Wonderful dinner with our friends last night before Tina Turner show at Mirvish. Food was delicious & service attentive. The chicken pot pie was outstanding.

Their website says they open at 9:30 on Saturdays, but the place was dark and locked up tight (with a padlock on the front gate) well after 9:30 this morning. Don t waste your time!

$56 for two breakfasts it s the new normal now! Ordered eggs over easy received them over hard! Home fries way over cooked with 2 1/2 pieces of peameal bacon and half a small container of beans! This is apparently their signature breakfast but definitely was a one time visit only. Overpriced for what little you get!

Usually 20 min wait at peak hours. Thats a good thing

The service is good and the building is beautiful but the price very high and the food is also not very good.

Food is fine, as expected. They forgot our order. Gave us the whole can of beer when we ordered a second while we waited. I wonder what they did with the last third of the cans from our first ones...? Its a pretty famous place, kind of fun. Very noisy!

Great spot. Assumed it was a breakfast place only and were pleasantly surprised when they accommodated us last minute for dinner. Love the atmosphere and kind and caring staff. Retro diner feel! Food hit the spot too. Shrimp was surprisingly spicy. Steak was great done just as requested and a nice char. Check it out!

The food was terrific, albeit a little pricey. The servers meant well, but I had to ask multiple times for things as simple as syrup (who orders pancakes and expects not have syrup included!?) The atmosphere was great, really cool place. Overall, it was nice, but I would get there early to avoid the crowds.

Great folks, but disgusting pricing now. Do they have to bribe the chickens to lay a few eggs? 2eggs, bacon, fries and toast $24, plus $5 for a cup of coffee. Prices have tripled. Go to Sunset grill...3 eggs, 4pieces of bacon, fries and toast $12.99 Dont support the thieves.

Great weekend brunch spot. Get the Benedict with the cheddar biscuits, incredible!

Friendly and fun brunch. A traditional greasy-spoon, North American diner with traditional eggs, omelettes and benedicts etc. very good for a casual weekend breakfast/brunch

A bit pricey for what it was. Came up to around $50/person. The food came out very slow. But overall the atmosphere was great. Love the old fashion diner feel to it

The Senator is located across the street from the Mervish Theatre on Victoria Street - therefore it is a good choice for theatre goers. The food, service, selection and ambiance, were underwhelming to say the least. Dont order the chicken pot pie.

Clean, a little claustraphobic and very charming. The food was excellent, we had breakfast. Good prices, not as expensive as you may be expecting. Food came quickly. The space is very tight. With noise it doesnt feel too bad, however be prepared to be sitting pretty close to a strangers table.

Went here recently before a show. The service was friendly and fantastic. The booths are extremely uncomfortable. The soup was so salty it was inedible.

My experience here was good. Standard breakfast food. Good service, good food and a good atmosphere. The senator is priced at a higher tier than other neighboring breakfast places. Doesnt offer much for the price. The menu is really confusing as it doesnt allow you to get separate items. Maybe if you ask ? Good place to try... Maybe just for tourists and not locals. Cute booths :)

Service - ok Food - overpriced and terrible Seating uncomfortable Cramped space Won t return

Top tier experience, do recommend. The smoked salmon Egg Benedict is what I had and is delicious, same with the home fries. Staff was friendly and accomodating, and the general atnosphere was top notch.

Delicious, please do yourself a favour and try it if you havent been yet.

I loved the vibe and ambiance of the place, unfortunately, I didnt quite enjoy the food. The restaurant had a charming atmosphere and the service was prompt and friendly. However, the breakfast options didnt quite meet my expectations in terms of flavor and quality. Despite this, I appreciate the effort put into creating a welcoming environment.

Has really gone down hill. Who knows when its open ? Food has suffered as well

First time at the restaurant. Had an amazing Saturday lunch. Will be back!

First time back in many years and enjoyed every minute.

Not what it used to be. This was the first time I ve been to The Senator in about 5 years and I have to say that it s lost its je ne sais quoi. There was no buzz. No frenetic wait staff running around trying to keep up with orders, no hilarious host with seemingly unlimited anecdotes to entertain you. Now it s just an average, and somewhat overpriced diner.

The food and service is outstanding!

Nice for after the show. Make reservations. Diner food is good, but not high end. Food

Great service. Mussels on white wine sauce with fennel accompanied by an Italian pino grigio was delicious. I love the vintage vibe!

Such a wonderful place! It s set back in time with a lot of class. Lovely French toast & tea.

Small intimate place that you can see was a classic dinner back in the 60s. Great food despite the smallish menu. Family owned and operated, the staff are all amazing. Always a good experience.

I was passing through Toronto, making time to go to the airport after an intense trip. I decided to go to the Senator Restaurant, so I could rest a little and eat something. Although they were about to arrive at closing time (it was December 24), they treated me wonderfully with a very welcoming kindness. Connor, the waiter, treated me very well and so did the rest of the team. I was delighted to have an avocado toast that was excellent. The food was really delicious, accompanied by a salad. Also, they gave me a Christmas gift, which is a jar of honey. If I go back to Toronto, I will go back and try more things to eat!

Food is just OK. Prices are higher than they should be. Drinks are not great.

Pros: Quality service, Retro diner vibe/atmosphere Cons: Overpriced, small portions, & limited menu. Youll leave hungry. Go to Frans Restaurants down the street for better value.

Great service and delicious brunch. The $5 mimosas were an added bonus. It gets very busy very quickly, but it is well worth the wait.

A terrible disappointment. This used to be my favourite place to eat in Toronto. It was the first place I suggest when going for brunch with friends and family because it was exceptional. Since it reopened its overpriced and pretentious. There is a $20 per person minimum for breakfast which is nearly impossible not meet because the only item on the menu under $20 is an order of two pancakes. Prices may have gone up in the industry, but this seems greedy. The staff were always great and Im sure the food is still good, but expect a large bill.

It was my worst breakfast experience in Toronto!! - We ordered two separate plate but they brought one shared one. Even when we said it was a wrong order, no one appeared to address the issue. - No one asked if we like to have milk with coffee. - It was a waste of money ($65.5) for a low quality breakfast plate! Will never try again!

We recently went here after not being for several years and loved it. I saw the comments about how its changed and it had. We went in expected a fiber type restaurant and its now more fine dining. But I thought the prices were reasonable and cheaper than many other fine dining restaurants. And my meal was amazing. I got smoked salmon over potato latkes with a horseradish aoili and capers. Which was up there with one of the best meals Ive ever eaten. So delicious. So if you are looking for fine dining, I would highly recommend.

This was the most disappointing meal I ve had in quite a while. I grew up with the Senator and it did not fair well post Covid. Service was abysmal as well as the cafeteria style burger and fries. It s another tear for a fallen establishment. The minimum is a star as I can t post zero. This is all I could eat and the waiter asked if everything was ok. Um

Went in with high expectations after reading about the best burger in Toronto. For me it was not the case unfortunately.

Way over priced. $24 each. Breakfast for 2 total $78 . 2 eggs 1 piece of toast, frozen deep fried potatoes. 2 pieces of bacon. + $5 for coffee. Crazy. Do not recommend this restaurant.

Cute little restaurant, the staff are lovely! The fresh squeezed lemonade is perfect for a warm day

So happy the Senator is open for brunch again. It is one of our favourites! Visited for the first time post-COVID. Fun 50s style diner. We missed you. A few changes to the menu but the food is still amazing. One request - please bring back the club sandwich! Very friendly staff. We always have the Yogurt and fruit and blueberry pancakes. We tried a new dish today. French toast sandwich with ham and Swiss. It was dee-lish. Home fries so good! $5 mimosas!!! So glad you re back - we missed you!

I have been planning to visit Senator for over a year, last night I had the chance to visit and have dinner at this wonderful place. The food was so good, but what I really loved about this place is the amazing service I got. They were so friendly, professional, and polite. The restaurant has very cozy and cute decorations and the tables are made in a way that will make you feel very comfy. I ordered the creamy pasta and it was so yummy. I also loved the idea of attaching hangers for coats and jackets at every table. I cant wait to try their brunch on the weekend.

Love diners

Came here because it was right across the street from the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Food and drink were decent and not too overly priced.

Sometimes, you get lucky! When me & my wife first travelled to Toronto, we stayed at a Hotel in downtown and planned our breakfast at Senator (without looking at reviews, without searching for other places). Incidentally, this place turned out to be one of the finest weve ever have been to in Toronto in last 4 years. The coffee here is the best weve had in the city, the cozy sitting is awesome & the breakfast - decent. I checked recently and think this place does not take any reservations which is unfortunate.

Finally reopen for brunch, Saturday and Sunday morning 9:30am-2:30pm

Smoked salmon Eggs Benedict... a must have!

Delicious brunch.

The Senator is a Toronto staple that will continue to be for the coming years! Nestled away on Victoria street, the senator is a no frills, good food, good service, good atmosphere restaurant that you should visit. Although they dont have an ambitious menu, they are doing things right with what they are serving!

Best place for breakfast in the city!

Came here for brunch, had the best breakfast and such lovely energy. Our server was so friendly, I never asked for his name but he was amazing! Very friendly and he was so nice! When stopping by in Toronto please make sure to come by here! If possible please ask for him as your server hes great!(:

A bit expensive but good food.

Fascinating hidden spot to dine. Good food, service, and excellent ambiance. Mature clientele.

The best avocado toast in the world

Shakshuka is top-notch. Also, their signature drinks are great.

We went to the Senator for breakfast today and boy were we disappointed. Three of us ordered of eggs, peameal bacon, toast and home fries. The only thing that past the test was the bacon which is pretty hard to screw up. The toast was cold, the potatoes were cold and the egg portion which was supposed to be two eggs scrambled was barely one egg scrambled. It is a very busy place which might explain the gaps in food preparation, presentation and service but it s not the Senator of old. At the prices the Senator charges you re better off with O&B Canteen which offers a great breakfast at a comparable price.

Our waiter started out good however very quickly that changed. He pretty much disappeared. When the food finally arrived, one of the orders didnt arrive at all. My club sandwich was bone dry and had awkwardly cut pieces of dry chicken. The bacon on my Husbands order was raw. When the pancakes finally arrived, they were raw. On the other hand, my daughter had a Bennie and it was delicious. All in all it was a disappointment. Sorry

#TheSenator Review from March 2023 #SundayBrunch at #Torontos oldest, continuously run restaurant, in the same place. Luckily they ve survived the pandemic, unfortunately they still haven t returned to full menus and full daily meals. However Brunch today was fabulous. $5 #mimosas made with fresh juice and Prosecco was a wonderful beginning to our meal. #coffee #tea and #warmAppleCider accompanied our dishes. My husband ordered the #buttermilkPancakes with fresh #AppleCompote and #mapleSyrup he really enjoyed them. He also enjoyed a lovely side of #Bacon. I went with their brunch special. While not a full English breakfast, which I had hoped to order, It did have #bakedBeans #eggsOverEasy wonderfully cooked #homeFries #ChallahToast and to make it Canadian I had luscious #peaMealBacon I was fortunate to eat it with some #HPSauce which made it English. The server said they discontinued the Full English Breakfast due to people not eating the Blood Pudding, Heathens!! Overall a wonderful yummy brunch, in a cool place, with an old jazz vibe. My husband talked about eating at The Senator back in his University days or eating lunch while working down the street. I love hearing and seeing Toronto history, I m glad I had the opportunity to eat here, I d visit again #eatLocal #LocallySourced #TorontoHistory #TheSenatorRestaurant

My husband and I stopped in after a day-long bus tour of Toranto. We were needing a warm drink before getting on the road for the 2 hour return to Niagara Falls, Ontario. They were very busy with reservations but happily welcomed us at the bar for delicious coffee. The server even gave us a refill to go. The bar tender and the manager both took time to answer a couple of questions about the restaurant. Loved the vintage vibe! Would definitely reserve a table if were back in Toronto!

Came at a bad time and had to wait for a table but well worth the wait!! Love the little curved booth! And the food was phenomenal

I went to The Senator with 3 people. I was there at 1 oclock. The menu was Brunch and the selection was very limited. I had been there a few years ago and I was disappointed that I couldnt order lunch items such as a salad. It was pricey. The atmosphere is good. My husband used to frequent this restaurant when he worked downtown but he was not impressed.

Egg benedict was amazing, service very friendly and everything fresh.

Cool look and good vibe, just a bit overpriced and stingy for a pretty standard breakfast diner experience. Service was good, drip coffee was bad.

Pretty good brunch. It was full when we walked in on Sunday at 11 am but we did not have to wait to long - very pleasant staff made sure we were greeted and seated in order of arrival

The food here is very good. But if you want a nice, full bodied glass of white wine, you are out of luck.

My husband and I went in for a brunch on Saturday. The place was lively and packed but we were seated almost immediately. The food was so yummy!! My first time going and I loved it. My husband has had it before and said the quality is just as good as he remembers it.

My wife and I came here on a Saturday morning as they opened at 9.30. It was great, had a special coffee and two breakfasts. My wife is gluten free, and found something that worked for her, although we didnt get into details with the server. Food was great, highly recommended. Atmosphere was great, its cozy and good inside. Better than a diner like Frans, which is down the road!

The atmosphere was fun, and the food was delicious!!

Our favourite spot to visit while in Toronto. We have previously visited for brunch and were super happy with the food and service. Last night we visited for dinner and WOW! The whole experience was really great. I had the Chicken Pot and my husband had the Branzino. Fresh! Delicious! and the service was spectacular. Wine list is very nice and a good assortment of beer, cider, and specialty cocktails. We cannot wait to visit Ann and the team again. Thank you all for a special night.

Great atmosphere with even better service. I wish service could be as good in other places we had here. Efficient and thoroughly professional. We went for brunch before a show at Ed Mirvish. Long lineup at Senator but with precision and good planning by the hostess we were able to get a table, and had a great brunch. Plus made it on time for the show.

The VERY best place for breakfast.......lunch and early dinner....& Elton Johns favourite place for a burger (& the ONLY place for him & David F. too.) Waiting patiently for The Senator to reopen...hopefully Spring/Summer 2022

May 2022:. Temporarily closed. When does it become permanently? Instagram account says reopening Fall of 2021 *** Breakfast steak and eggs with coffee. 8 AM and the long corridor of booths is already packed. I manage to snag a seat at the back with a line forming. Bustling business and a variety of people from students, blue and white collar and retirees add to the charm. My order is quickly taken with politeness and a smile. The steak arrives as ordered, medium rare. A nice cut of beef. The coffee is strong enough and the roasted potatoes with onions are perfectly done. Oops. My dry rye is adorned with butter. Unless horrified, no need to bother the kitchen. Besides, they already have an issue with two customers whose order was botched. But rectified within minutes. It is also nice to see the front staff immediately get involved. An old joint one can attend casual or dressed up. Everyone fits in.

Nice diner to get something to eat before a show. Friendly staff

Will you be reopening?

This place is in one of the oldest original houses in T.O, the food is priced well for area and is super fresh and homemade. Jams good:) Has been closed with signage on since pandemic with little sign it will open soon though Hope so its missed!

We were greeted outside (coincidence, but nice). Our reservation had been lost, but it wasnt neccessary as there were plenty of empty tables. Service was excellent. Staff are eager to make sure everything is exactly how you want it. The food was good too. That said, the lamb was requested to be pink/medium but served rare. It was delicious nonetheless. The smoked salmon was very fresh. My guest substituted asparagus for the yam his order would have come with. It looked wonderful, it cut nicely and the texture was perfect. My guest was very happy with it until he tasted it. My guess is the fault was with the asparagus itself because we could find no other fault with it. Dessert was espresso and a salted chocolate truffle. A little more salt in the truffle than I like, but still good. I didnt recognize the region of the coffee used for the espresso, but really liked it too. I plan to try what looked like an amazing chicken pot pie on my next visit.

We were going to a show nearby. Came across this place by accident. Decided to give it a try. I love the interior, it s like taking a step back in history. The 3 of us had sliders because we were in a pinch for time. Food was delicious. As we saw the chicken pot pies going to other tables we wished we had of ordered that instead. Smelled delicious as orders were going by our table. Maybe next time.

Went here before a show. Really liked the ambiance, like a diner vibe. The food is more high end now. Less diner more dinner. I had the steak. It was soooo good!! It was perfectly tender and melted in my mouth. The garlic butter on the top was excellent! I wish I had more. I got the bowl of fries. When they say a bowl, they mean a BOWL. It was a lot of fries. They were nice, but they would be even better if they had some salt. I had the chocolate cake for dessert. It was very rich and I enjoyed it. I also tried the apple crumble which was impeccable. Over all, I loved my dining experience here.

Excellent food, beautiful interior with character, and the best service Ive had at a restaurant in years. Everyone is so kind and helpful- and genuine. Thank you!

If you are seeing a show at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, you must plan a meal at The Senator. Setup like a diner, they fool you until you salivate over the seafood-dominated menu. My mother and I shared the mussels, croquettes, ratatouille and French fries, and there wasn t a morsel left behind. Do yourself a favour and come here soon! P.S. the servers are so friendly, efficient and helpful.

Our dinner was super . Our server was perfect . Thank you Dietary restrictions: I am a celiac . GF options were presented to me Food : 5/5 |

The best brunch in the city

Headline: Eat somewhere else I went for lunch here recently and was very disappointed. The prices are incredibly high and the quality and portion size of the food do not meet what youd expect for the cost. The food was not great and we both left hungry because of how little food you get. We ended up needing to go and eat somewhere else directly afterwards despite spending over $50 for 2 meals here. (Also a cup of coffee is $5!!) Very disappointed in this restaurant. I would not recommend it. Your stomach and wallet will thank you for eating somewhere else.

Great brunch experience.

From the moment we entered this gem of a place, we knew it would be perfect. How charming to have a doorperson to welcome us! Let me start by saying I called to ask about their menu as I do not eat dairy and red meat. Ann explained all the options that were available to me. Upon arrival, I found out she had asked the kitchen to keep some fish specials aside for us. Im glad they did because it was terrific. First, however, we enjoyed a cocktail with seafood croquettes which came piping hot and delicious. The seafood special was a red snapper papillote that did not disappoint, and my husband enjoyed the lamb. We thought the evening couldnt improve, but dessert arrived, and we were again blown away. Im sure that whatever you order here will be perfect. We will return to this little gem of a spot in the heart of the city. Thanks, Alyssia, Ann and Sam, for the perfect friendly service! See you soon.

Really expensive for an average experience!! The food was average & their service was not quite well. Honestly it felt like a small diner which could be nice by itself but because it s located at Yonge & Dundas now you have to pay twice for half portion of a typical diner. It doesn t even worth to try.

a bit over priced but the vibe is just right

Location is closed. Please update your hours!!!

Good restaurant. I try to visit whenever I am in the area.

Not worth the price at all. I was totally disappointed with the food. Id heard great things about their brunch, but the dinner was horrible. The best thing out of everything wed ordered was the fries. The chicken sandwich lacked flavour, the veggie burger looked horrifying and the bun was so dry. If youre looking to grab dinner with friends, Id look else where.

DO NOT COME HERE, THE RESTAURANT IS CLOSED. We tried going three straight days - there s no indication online that the place is closed, but every time we went, it was. They really need to put out some kind of notice, because everything online says it s open for business.

Visited last Saturday but were closed there was a line of people too! Please update Google

The hours on Google are wrong, see below from their website: Monday closed Tuesday 7:30am to 2:00pm (take-out/patio) Wednesday 7:30am to 2:00pm (take-out/patio) Thursday 7:30am to 2:00pm (take-out/patio) Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm (take-out/patio) Saturday 8:00am to 2:00pm (take-out/patio) Sunday closed

I absolutely love having brunch here, however they are now closed. My husband and I made the trip to town on a Wednesday for our Birthdays and were really disappointed to find out they were closed. Their website says they are open as well as Google so there was no indication of the closure.

Showed up but closed, even their hours on the website is wrong...

I tried the huevos rancheros and was impressed. The place offers food for a good price and the ambience is quite unique.

Last time I was there for a live blues night which was lovely, the food was ok, nothing to write home about.

The ambiance, the food, the service and most of all many years of memories

Tried Egg Benedict for breakfast. It was cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly. If you are visiting Toronto and looking for a hearty breakfast option, this place is just for you.

Decent diner brunch but overpriced

Everything was amazing! The bread and home made fruit jam was authentic and delicious. The orange juice is freshly squeezed daily

Great spot. Ordered the homemade chicken pot pie. Delicious, big chunks of vegetables and chicken. Friendly service.

1. A spicy caesar should not taste like lemon pepper chicken 2. A reuben with coleslaw for $18 should at the very least be more than 1inch thick + bread. Not 1inch overall! Google reuben in Montreal and look at those pics. If I want to vegan at least i know i can still order this Embarrassing to say the least! 3. Slaw... Really. Go research slaw on google look at the images and figure it out. Its not that hard.

A piece of old Toronto that still delivers. Best breakfast spot in the core. Great food with a twist.

Great place for brunch, very cosy and the ingredients were really fresh. It s a historic site as well, which makes the experience even better! Highly recommend the French toast.

Ask for Meghan, she gave us the best service and the food came out quick and delicious.

Nice spot tucked in by Young-Dundas square. I was kind of expecting more for a place that s been around so long. Food and service were good. The club sandwich, while having all the right intentions, fails with its broken pieces of challah bread and giant, jaw-stretching hunks of chicken. Not to mention the paltry serving of coleslaw. Seriously, there are other ways to make this sandwich classic something special, without making the customer work to eat it.

We decided to visit this restaurant after our hotel concierge recommended it for brunch, and it exceeded our expectations! Its a unique restaurant with a lot of history behind it, but aside from that, the brunch and service are excellent. The staff were so warm, welcoming and friendly. And everything we ordered, was sooo goood! Their in-house smoked salmon and biscuits make their eggs benedict a stand-out dish. Overall, a great experience and a restaurant worth visiting while in the city!

Overrated.

Really good full English breakfast. Recommended it.

Staff was very friendly. Pancakes were ok...

Such an amazing experience! Highly recommend. My family and I will be back soon

Always love this place! Best food and ambiance ever!

Went here with my friends and I feel the need to eat here every day, great food great employees even better food. 10/10

Very delicious breakfast and friendly staff, however, you have to expect about 20 minutes to have your order ready on the table.

A timeless classic. Please go so it stays in business forever. As Dundas Square lurches forward into to a brash monument to bad taste The Senator provides a quiet and tasteful oasis.

Great diner feel. The biscuit was not so great but I was happy with everything else.

Nice track. Good people. Decent value and nice setting

Great place for breakfast! I live the eggs Benedict a definite must for the hungry breakfast crowd in Toronto!

A classic place. This has been around for decades. My dad came here as a university student, and now he is 70 years old. We often come here together when Im in the city. The atmosphere is absolutely lovely, and the food is classic as well as delicious. Servers are very friendly; its almost as if you have stepped into the past when you enter this place. Definitely something magical about it. You can dine at the bar or at one of the tables. They have extra seating on the second floor, where there is also live music. Maybe theater-goers often come here before or after a show as well.

The Senator is a real establishment! The staff are super friendly and the place itself feels very comforting but at the same time almost historic because it has been around for so long! They are open super early so a great to grab breakfast+coffee with friends. Hands down one of the best places for breakfast in the area :)

Great service! Great food! LOVE the new menu and commitment to sustainability! Went for the pre show seating before #Hamilton! They were courteous, fun, professional. We can t wait to return!

Great Brunch place in the middle of the week!

Phenomenal breakfast food. The items are all cooked from local ingredients and they taste amazing!

Great food and service

The best eggs benny in town! Portion looks small at first but is actually extremely filling

Live music upstairs every Friday and Saturday! A great intimate room for jazz.

Ive wanted to try the breakfast here for a while, but havent had the chance yet, but I managed to come for dinner one night before a show and ordered the fish and chips. The food was really good; the fish was delicious, the fries were a little too salty and overdone for my liking but were still tasty and the coleslaw just wasnt my cup of tea as it was too vinegary yet creamy. It was also a little on the pricey side. Definitely worth checking out if youre in the area, but not necessarily worth the trip if youre coming just to try.

Their bread and jam was so delicious! Other food was average. A bit pricey for a brunch, but still affordable. +their homemade chili sauce was spicy, and I loved it!:) Please press thumb up below if you think this review was helpful and hope you have a wonderful time here!

Went for breakfast and was delicious! Very friendly staff.

Great menus, beautifully presented, and cater for gluten free so well

Hearty breakfast at a great price and ambience

Excellent food, first-rate service, great atmosphere.

Wasn t done with my food when they took my plate.

My favourite diner in the city. Go for lunch or breakfast. Their dinner is mediocre, but their lunch and dinner makes up for it. My go to dish is the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. Their Mac and cheese for lunch is also amazing. Also they have the only drip coffee that I actually like in the city.

Super awesome breakfast spot in the heart of Toronto. Good food and service. Reasonable prices.

Good selection of food. Fast service.

Anyone who visits this great city should experience a breakfast at the Senator. This historical eatery gives you the feel that you are stepping back in time - without the cobwebs and grease stains. There has been a few times that we have been eating our breakfast ,Happily - the baked goods there are AWESOME, only to look up and discover a celebrity is sitting in the booth beside, in front, or behind you. The great thing, nobody seems to care about who you are (except for the amazing staff) - we all get our breakfast served on the same type of plate. It can be a little on the expensive side when you are comparing most breakfast diners. The experience is worth it. You are paying for the location, atmosphere, service and GREAT FOOD! Highly Recommended The Senator staff are busy, but always seem to take the time to

Amazing food , excellent service . I definitely want to come back !

I really like the people that own this place and their staff. It is a quaint breakfast place in the heart of Toronto that you can get a very nice sandwich and breakfast. I love the breakfast sandwich with eggs, peameal bacon and a side of home fries. You can also get honey and homemade strawberry jam in jars. My kind of place

Yum Yum!

Always wonderful. We enjoyed the patio for the last warm day of the year. Great attentive service and great diner food. The patio will be open through October we were told, weather permitting. The peach French toast was amazing.

Delicious meal, chilli gives a good kick and the staff was really friendly.

Best diners.

its ok over priced for what you get !! good service though

Great classic brunch place with an old school diner feel, right in the heart of the theatre district! I got the Eggs Benedict with Peameal Bacon, a very nice thick cut of bacon that pairs well with the English muffin and the rest of the dish.

One of those places you ll keep going back to. Excellent food, diner prices, and (usually) not very long wait times.

Good food great staff

Hi quality breakfast.

Such a cute place with interesting seating (youll see what I mean when you go!) I have wanted to try this staple of Toronto for years. I came for lunch and had the Greek salad. It was big and fresh, and the dressing was definitely home made. I liked how it came in a little jar so you could pour as much or as little as you wanted. I wish they sold the dressing because it was to die for. I really need to try breakfast here one time, and will certainly come back to do so. When I have come in the past the line has been incredibly long (out the door), so get there early! My only qualm is that they only had the tiny glasses for water - which I hate b/c I drink a lot of water with my meal. The server wasnt as attentive as I had hoped and didnt fill it up often.

Definitely one of the best places in the city to go for a farm fresh tasting breakfast, totally the best tasting squized orange juice on this planet. Absolutely the eggs the best Ive tasted, thick peameal bacon, many different style potatoes, and Mr. Valdez delivers the coffee personally. Along with the the fantastic fare comes a fantastic price, but worth every dollar. Highly recommended and worth the trip downtown.

This place is a cozy, friendly restaurant with a good, but limited menu. Its diner-style, in layout and operation, plus the benefit of a decent bar.

Historical the lot was surveyed in 1836 and a home was built in 1850s for the Salvation Armys Council General. In 1929 the home was renovated into a kitchen and diner that served comfort food. It was called the BUSY BEE. Then in 1948 the name was changed to the Senator. Its the longest continuous restaurant in Toronto. Ive been coming here for over 30 years. Theyve got the best breakfast in the 4th largest city in North America. Everything is organically fresh and so delicious. Today, I had the pleasure of being served by Kaelee and really enjoyed our rapartee moments. On weekends always expect a lineup.