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Chew Chew's Diner
Categories: Restaurants Diners Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Diners, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
186 Carlton StToronto, ON M5A 2K6
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown
(416) 924-7583
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
17 reviews for Chew Chew's Diner
17 reviews in English
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Review from Joanne S.
Toronto, ON
3/6/2012
Awesome diner, had breakfast there. The steak and eggs weren't that great and the strawberry milkshake was nothing to write home about, but the eggs benny were to die for. Portions are huge, I got THREE slices of pemeal bacon and THREE eggs. Mmm, I'm going back for sure.
Went back, sure enough you can split that eggs benny between two people and still be so full! -
Review from Lisa B.
Toronto, ON
3/5/2012
I've lived down the street from this diner for 7 months now and today was the first day I had checked it out. I was very impressed with this little place.
It has a great diner feel with the padded booths, pies on display when you first walk in and glass Coke cups for soft drinks. The menu was quite large with all day breakfast, soups and sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips and even rotisserie chicken and ribs. I was pleased to see that they had quite a few specials of the day to choose from as well.
I got the bacon cheeseburger with fries. It was definitely a homemade patty. It was large and had great flavour. The fries were fresh cut and delicious. My boyfriend had the turkey club with fries. The sandwich was piled quite high and I liked that they used fresh turkey rather than deli slices. He was happy with his meal.
I had been craving cherry pie, and just my luck they had some today. I got a piece to go, and scarfed it down when I got home. You could tell it was homemade, just like grandma's.
The service was fast and very friendly!
A wonderful place for fresh, homemade food.
UPDATE:
I went for breakfast the other day, and it was delightful! I have always wanted to try a Greek omlette and am glad that I may the choice to do so here. It was on special too; score!
The omlette was huge, filled with tomatoes, onions and feta. I would absolutely get it again. The home fries were some of the best I've had. A nice bit of seasoning and so tasty. The only thing that would have made them better if they were well done. I like my home fries crispy! I'm not a huge fan of orange, so was happy to see a slice of orange AND pineapple which was sweet and juicy. I can't wait to go back! -
Review from Stephen A.
Toronto, ON
2/7/2012
Great little diner. One goes there for the wholesome home-style cooking rather than the quality of their mixed drinks (a note to one reviewer).
The staff is friendly as it's owner operated and the food for the most part is fresh and home made. What's not to like when one gets real mashed potato and fresh cut fries?! Even the pie is made on the premise.
Often go there with family. -
Review from Pierre D.
Toronto, ON
10/28/2011
Great menu selection, very friendly staff that can make a new customer feel like part of the family. All in all, it's always been a good experience there.
I would stay away from their mixed drinks, but other than that, you're in good hands at this place. Definately recommend if you're in the area. -
Review from Brian G.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 12/10/2011 87 Check-ins Here
Just great food and service. Nice to have a consistent place to depend on!
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9/5/2011
A regular haunt for the locals with a solid menu of classics and daily specials. The new Roast… Read more »
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Review from Janet S.
Toronto, ON
6/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
One day, I was walking along College Street, and I was craving a milkshake, so I stepped into Chew Chew's Diner. Since I only grabbed a beverage to go, I didn't truly experience all that the diner had to offer.
My milkshake was surprisingly small, and expensive. $3+tax for a 16 ounce milkshake? Come on! -
Review from Addy S.
Toronto, ON
1/17/2011
A great local diner with amazing staff and good food... I dub it as my second head quarters as my partner and I would have business meetings there as work was taking place at our home.
Love the staff there especially Angello who is always smiling. Things I love on their menu...
Their soups... Any... YUM!
Chicken Souvlaki on a pita
Halibut Fish and Chips
Turkey Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich with Cheese (Massive)
and... their pies are amaaazing as desert...
Do check them out! -
Review from Elaine K.
11/9/2010 2 photos
I came by for a quick dinner with my friends before they hit the Phoenix.
I ordered a hot liver sandwich and asked for the fries to be upgraded to an eggs benedict (!) poutine instead.
The hot liver sandwich was okay, nice thick white bread, starchy, diner gravy and frozen liver (a little on the tough side). I only ate about 1/3 of the large order of poutine, as the hollandaise was very very creamy and I'm not supposed to eat dairy (I take an exception for butter). What I was able to eat before my body objected was delicious and totally worth it.
The service was passable and the the atmosphere was perfectly dinerish. Every once in a while, the cook (wearing a conductor's hat!!!!) would walk by and say hi, and ask how we were doing. That was a really nice touch. I would definitely go back again. Apparently they had a special that we didn't see until we left... 4 domestic bottles of beer and a pound of wings for $20! -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
12/13/2010
Nice, comfortable vibe to this place. The standard diner breakfast, with small fruit garnishes, was a good value. Server was very friendly. Home fries were memorable. Coffee and toast were typical diner fare.
The standout meal was the Great Canadian Rail* omelet that one of my friends had. He raved about it. His large glass of fresh squeezed OJ was a deal too ($3.50)
If you're in the area, chug on in.
*Or similarly train-themed name.Listed in: Breakfast places, Diners, Greasy Spoons and…
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Review from Ben K.
Toronto, ON
I live close by and have eaten at Chew Chew's numerous times. The staff are extremely warm and are always courteous. Their portions are quite generous and prices are very reasonable. The restaurant seems to be kept quite clean as well.
Their menu is actually quite varied for a greasy spoon and you'll surely be surprised at the selection.
So far I've sampled their Chicken Caesar Salad, Fish and Chips, Cheeseburgers, Clubhouse Sandwich, and Eggs Benedict. I have no complaints about any dish, but I especially love their Halibut Fish & Chips. Not too greasy and plenty of fries.
I've ordered food for takeaway on my way home from work and had it waiting for me neatly packaged with all proper garnishes and utensils included without having to ask.
As long as they maintain their current standards and pricing I'll be a long time customer. Keep it up! -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
8/24/2008 1 photo
This was seriously the best eggs florentine I've ever had. The sauce was nice, rich, and smooth (no clumps to be seen); the poached eggs were of the perfect texture, and the amount of spinach the blue-collared cooks piled on the english muffin halves was more than enough to keep the Popeye in me pumped for the rest of the day. It definitely made up for the average-ness of the home fries. And even so, the home fries weren't horrible -- just not spicy or herby enough. A few squirts of ketchup and salt helped.
Bonus: the mustachioed server there has got to be one of the hardest working (and pleasant!) people in the city. Plus, the place is mainly populated with older cabbagetown types -- none of the west end hipster riff-raff. I think it's easy for anyone to feel comfortable here.
I'm tempted to return for their homemade burgers soon.Listed in: Morning eats
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Review from Chris E.
Toronto, ON
12/24/2010
Cheap breakfast, fresh fruit...eggs benny is made with peameal bacon and is a bit heavy. The homefries are very tasty. Much better now than a year ago. The servers work their butts off, so there's usually not much of a wait. I haven't had lunch/dinner items, so this review is based solely on breakfast/brunch.
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Review from Colin D.
Toronto, ON
4/21/2011
This place is excellent. All of the servers are very friendly and FAST. The food is exactly what you'd expect from a diner. One of my favorite breakfast spots in Toronto.
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Review from Kat F.
Updated - 5/14/2010 2 Check-ins Here
As expected, a second visit turned my review into a four star one. Never again shall I order the mealy Eggs Florentine here. From this day forth, I shall only only two eggs any way, with tasty home fries, decent sliced fruit on the side and toast that's so buttered it'd make Nigella herself squeal with delight. I adore the servers here - they are over-the-top hospitable and kind, and they deliver everything to your table with grace and a smile. Bravo!
Listed in: Serious Brunch List: Toronto's…
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2/21/2010
Apparently Connie T and I have opposite taste in Eggs Florentine? This was seriously the worst eggs… Read more »
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Review from Sue L.
Toronto, ON
7/28/2011
Chew chews is a local diner with fabulous homecooking, friendly waiters. Will be going back to try out the breakfast. Roasted potatoes I had with the hot chicken sandwich were amazing.
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Review from Peter D.
Toronto, ON
7/19/2011
Had a bacon cheese burger there and it was just fantastic!
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Review from Kevin C.
Toronto, ON
10/25/2009
Good, simple, diner food. The staff know all the regular customers and are always friendly.
