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Over Easy
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
208 Bloor Street WestToronto, ON M5S 3B4
Neighbourhoods: The Annex, University of Toronto, Downtown Core
(416) 922-2345
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
27 reviews for Over Easy
27 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/9/2012
I remember that the food was decent. We had breakfast before class. Eggs, sausage, toast, etc. were ok. Not spectacular or excellent, but it was nice. What I clearly remember is the portion. I don't know what kind of human being can start a day by stuffing so much food inside his/her body. Seriously, we couldn't finish the plates. Then there was the price. It came up to around $34.
Paying that kind of money for a breakfast that did not even feel special was absurd. I've had better breakfasts at better prices. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
5/24/2012
It's been here for a while and I'm not sure why. The food is mediocre, and definately not my first choice for brunch. Pay a few more bucks and get a great one at L'Espresso Bar Mecurio down the street, or walk a few more blocks to the Annex.
We came around lunch time on a Thursday afternoon, just couples, families. The decor is dingy and hasn't seemed to change since they first opened up (note: chipped paint and dingy lighting)
Lots of seating and it was comfy, but extremely annoying low drone of something (subway? pile drivers behind? air con?) coming from the back.
The bathroom is gross at the back, and you pass by all their supplies and kitchen as you head into the non ventilated toilets.
The food is decently priced, but it's not amazing. Got the corned beef hash with poached egg ($9.99, asked for a side of hollendaise, which was tasty). The Corned Beef Hash was bigs of bacon mixed up with their homefries. The Hollendaise was light and comparable to the one you get a golden griddle.
Coffee is $2.50 and she gives you a big pot. I don't know if I like bottomless coffee like that since I only really drink one cup a day. I much rather spend this money on a Starbucks than their watery tasteless coffee.
Decent if you're desperate, but not a first choice. -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
12/20/2011
I cannot pull the trigger on 4 stars for this place. Let's say 3.5.
Admittedly, our food was above average. That would have earned them a four, but there's something about the vibe of this place that won't put it in the category of other breakfast places I've given 4 stars.
The tables are packed pretty tightly, and the decor leaves a bit to be desired. I don't need fancy...but SOME character would be nice. They earn praise for bringing a thermal carafe of coffee to the table, but the sparkle in my eye upon seeing that quickly grows dim when I realise that the coffee cup is PLASTIC. I was hoping that this location would differ from the one on Yonge in that regard. I've been to about 80 breakfast places in the category into which Over Easy falls, but it hold the distinction as the only one that serves coffee (and tea, in our case) in plastic mugs. Ecch.
The eggs were properly cooked, the tiny, cubed home fries were tasty and my friends' were happy with their dishes of a) Corned Beef Hash, which T proclaimed as possibly the best he'd had in Toronto, and b) "The Skillet" (sausage, bacon, home fries, green pepper, mushroom and onion cooked in a skillet and topped with aged cheddar & fried eggs - they also had a veggie version), which was "skillet-lickin' good", according to O.
Service was adequate.
So...if you are in the area looking for a diner breakfast, you could do worse than this place.Listed in: Breakfast places, Diners, Greasy Spoons and…
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Review from Coy W.
11/10/2011
My brother used to live down the street from this place and I stopped going because I would always feel sick later in the day from eating here.
The portions were decent size but the food was ok at best. I've never received terrible service here (I guess we were always part of the hit) but for the price and the amount of times I felt sick later in the afternoon I decided I had to stop coming here.
I've tried a few items on the menu and always the same feeling later in the day. -
Review from Angela M.
Calgary, AB
7/13/2011
The food? Delicious.
Eating greasy spoon breakfast on a patio? Superb.
The service? Blah.
Over Easy is just a shot away from my hotel and since the Intercontinental's room-service healthy breakfast is coated in sugar, I ventured out into the great unknown this morning.
The Complete Healthy Breakfast is terrific: a cup of hot oatmeal, fresh fruit (although I loathe anything from the melon family), scrambled egg whites and multi-grain toast.
My server, however, seemed to want to do everything in her power to suck my bright and cheery mood out of me.
She:
* was curt and unfriendly
* did not return to ask me how my meal was
* saw me sitting there, meal finished, and did not bring me my bill
* ignored the other server who called out to her (five feet away) to come handle my bill
As the other server was pushing my credit card through the machine, I said 'is she having a bad day,' hoping to hear she tripped and bruised her knee on the sidewalk, or stabbed herself in the eye with her curling iron this morning, or anything that would give me an excuse to feel sorry for her and leave a tip.
The other server said 'no, I don't think so. We're just really busy.'
Of course, that response always starts a twitch in my eye and I said 'really, there are four of you standing around chit-chatting and six tables.'
Other server says: 'oh, well, uh, maybe she has a headache.'
Another server standing around doing nothing tries to make up for it all with some more idle chit-chat ... 'oh, what a pretty necklace, is that Celtic?'
I left no tip.
I won't be back. -
Review from Michelle V.
Toronto, ON
5/25/2011
I'm a bit conflicted...
the food was great! And oh god those potatoes were heavenly. The tea and coffee were original and creative.
My problem was we went on a work-weekday. Our server was all smiles and all love and was wonderful. The problem was I think our poor server had to deal with the entire restaurant! She was trying so hard but was obviously over whelmed. She barely got our order together and I over heard her having a heard time with the neighbour. Also - we waited FOREVER for the check! FOREVER, I has almost late for work and we had given ourselves 2 hours plus getting ready time at home. It's breakfast food, its supossed to go fast! -
Review from Lauren M.
2.5 star.
Food - OK, 3 star
Service - 2 star
Everything else - 3 star
Overall, it's an OK option if you want breakfast at lunch time. It's near the office but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit here.
The menu has plenty of options and I always struggle to make a choice. Typical breakfast food (eggs, bacon, pancakes, omelettes, fruit salad, cereals) along with lunch food (sandwiches, wraps, salads) are all served from 7am-4pm daily.
The service, as mentioned in previous reviews, is definitely hit-or-miss. Our server was very friendly on my recent visit but it took us ages to have someone seat us, despite the restaurant only being half full. Food came within a reasonable time (barely) but then it took us ages to flag her down for a bill and to pay.
Today I tried the California Omelette (asparagus, goats cheese, avocado, sundried tomato) with side salad for $9.99. Comes with toast which was absolutely slathered in butter. Had to sponge that shit off with a napkin, but the omelette was decent. Portion size ok but not big.
Their daily quiche is usually good.Listed in: Picky Eaters
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Review from Jeffrey W.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2011 1 photo
Been meaning to go to this place for the last couple years. Finally took the plunge! Was not disappointed.
This place made me feel really nostalgic for some reason. Just the way everything was laid out. Simple, good food for agreeable prices? Count me in! It wasn't anything fancy by any means of the imagination but they did serve me a good omelet! The highlight for me though was the home fries. They were REALLY good.
The service was alright too. Nothing incredible, but when I asked my waiter about some of the options on the menu since it was my first time here, he answered all my questions kindly without looking like he was really frustrated, or in a rush, or bored, etc. While this seems really basic, these days, sadly sometimes basic conduct is not upheld.
To see my full review of this restaurant with pictures, please visit my food blog, located @ my profile.
Cheers! -
Review from Soren M.
Vancouver, BC
11/22/2010
When I compare Over Easy with other places, maybe I don't find it my ultimate Sunday morning family breakfast place, but I'd definitely drop by with my pals for some home-style fries once in a while...
Everything is what you'd expect from a $10-$15 breakfast, and that's why I gave it 4-stars.
The waitresses are really nice and friendly, which is the kick start of a good morning.
Go with "The Big Breakfast" for ~$12 if you're hungry, and I'm telling you, you'd be pretty full by the end of it you wouldn't want lunch! -
Review from Thomas H.
10/4/2010
This place is extremely overpriced. Portions are terribly small ($11 for a poor quality eggs benedict and some home fries!), coffee is extremely weak (I would rather drink coffee at work, yuck).
You're better off going to Flo's Diner at Yorkville + Bay. It's also overpriced, but still a considerable upgrade.
I'd rather go to McDonalds. for breakfast? yes. It's sad but true.
If it's a weekend, try Cafe Mercurio further west on Bloor at St. George. -
Review from Monica B.
Toronto, ON
9/16/2010
This place is busy and crowed a lot of the time and the restaurant had somewhat of a diner feel to it. I was in the area around brunch time with a friend, so we decided to give this place a shot.
I ordered an omelette stuffed with feta, olives and other stuff and they did not skimp with any of the ingredients. The portion of food you receive is good, prices are reasonable for the food. The service was slow, and I found the beverages to be pricy- I think my dinky cup of orange juice was about $4!
I must also add that this place seems like a hit or miss type of place since I noticed a few tables sending back their food either because it was underdone or overdone.
I probably won't go back here again because I think the service could've been better, the tight set-up in the restaurant made me a little uncomfortable, and I don't want to pay $4 for a small cup of juice or any other of their overpriced drinks. -
Review from Briana M.
6/22/2010
THE HOLLANDAISE WAS SOUR!!
THE COFFEE WAS WEAK!!
THE POTATOES WERE COLD!!!!!!
HELL TO THE NO!!
I was so disappointed to discover my former favorite breakfast spot had deteriorated so alarmingly in the past 3 years. It was a truly horrific experience, save the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.
Don't even bother. -
Review from Ranell B.
2/22/2012
4 stars not based on the service, but the food. I really wanted to give it 3.5 stars but what can you do. The Salmon Hollandaise was delicious in flavor and freshness. The "Eggstro" that came with mushrooms, bacon, cheese and eggs in a hot skillet was heavy but great. The fries on both plates were overabundant. The plate would have been perfect if they decreased the amount of fries and added a little fruit to the plate. Not too many places can mess up breakfast food and this place surpassed that by having a few unique items that were very tasty. The silverware at this place was dirty and we had to ask for another set. The coke can's brim was also very dirty. There was some confusion in the beginning as to if we had already been given menus and to end it off, the restaurant said they had a very old credit card machine and for some reason it was denying our card. Everywhere else on this week long trip had no problems with the card. We resorted to cash and her tip was shortened. haha
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Review from Larry L.
Toronto, ON
12/6/2010
If you're looking to get really gourmet brunch food, with spotless service and super clean plates, then go somewhere else. If you're looking to get tasty brunch food, nothing fancy, and decently priced - then this is the place to go!!
The wait here sucks - and especially in the winter time, it's intolerable (the ante-room can probably only fit 5 without it becoming awkward), and the staff are just average.
My typical meals here is pancakes with a side sausage and bottomless cup of coffee - a great way to start off any day! (read: not every day). -
Review from Jay G.
Toronto, ON
6/9/2009
I used to come here a bit when I went to UofT. I went here recently and realized the places of my youth no longer inspire me.
Location is awesome as it's a stones throw away from UofT, the ROM, Yorkville shopping, and the Bata Shoe Museum.
Service is hit and miss as sometimes they are very friendly and attentive as other times they curse you behind your back and neglect you on purpose. I'm not sure why the service is so inconsistent but it always crosses my mind before I enter the doors. Am I going to get a friendly and attentive server or a hungover, miserable, inattentive one. I guess for some people it could be fun to see which side of Jekyll/Hyde is gonna show up but for me I dread it and get slightly anxious.
Food here is typical diner grub, also hit and miss. Sandwiches are huge, so are the breakfast platters, and so are the desserts.. hmm, looks like they have large servings here. Too bad it's either going to be a large serving of great food or crap food. Seasonings and cooking seem to be inconsistent. Sometimes too well done and over seasoned, other times almost raw and under seasoned.
Decor feels very comfortable. Light colored wood, blue walls, white and blue accents. Something about it makes me feel like I'm at Grandma's house, if she lived on T.V. and her house had to feed 50 people. Not sure why though, maybe it's the color layout and the small knickknacks on display. Maybe it's just my grandma that had white and blue all over the room with little knickknacks.
Overall, it's a tough one. When they are good they are great but when they are bad they're really really really bad. Pretty much a coin flip on this one but the odds aren't terrible. If you had a 50/50 chance of winning the lottery, the odds would seem amazing. At least the prices won't break the bank. -
Review from Margaret M.
Toronto, ON
5/2/2009
I hate eggs. So I might be a bit biased (although I didn't actually order any eggs, I had the grilled california chicken sandwich). It came with a usual breakfast side of hashbrowns (overly crispy and small) but the sandwich was huge. My friend and I had breakfast on the patio which was really cramped (if I stuck my elbows out too far I would literally be ON the old man sitting at the table next to us). Which brings me to my next point-- at one point aformentioned old man decided to let out a super gross sneeze and/or cough. In any case his mouth was wide open and his toast was spewed all over my plate. And no, he didn't apologize or acknowlegde the fact that he had ruined my breakfast (thankfully I was basically done anyways so my friend and I left).
Redemption- their orange juice was freshly squeezed and de-lish and the menu items were cheap -
Review from alfred i.
North York, ON
8/5/2011
The portions are good, service is good, hygiene is good, it's an overall great brunch spot. I like how their menu has healthy veggie options, and also has options for those looking to stuff their face... I believe one dish comes with: beans, bacon, sausage, French toast, pancakes... yea... huge! Great Mexican disses too. Their hollandaise sauce is also a favourite of mine.
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Review from Melissa G.
North York, ON
10/4/2009
Over Easy is my key place for breakfast takeout when I head to work on an empty stomach.
This restaurant is both cheap and a few steps away from my office. However, these are not the only reasons why I keep returning for more food.
Over Easy's selection is large, their portions are HUGE and the prices would be friendly for anyone's wallet.
I always order the classic breakfast - two eggs, hashbrown potatoes and some crispy bacon.
So far, I have only done the egg route for protein intake, but I will be trying some of their yummy sweet selections such as pancakes soon.
My only complaints about the restaurant is that their service is rather slow every time I have come there. As well, the food is sometimes packaged up and is not hot, so that sometimes takes away from the fresh hot breakfast feel. -
Review from Kat F.
3/25/2009
Over Easy is VERY hit and miss. Sometimes the three egg special is perfect, other times the eggs are hardly even cooked. I've had an equal number of soggy fried tomatoes and perfectly crisped hash browns. Sometimes the service is outstanding, other times it's abrasive or completely lacking.
One thing is for sure, it's always crowded so be sure to arrive early. Understandably it's very popular with families and tourists because of its proximity to the ROM and Bata Shoe Museum, so if you don't like having a stroller butted up against your chair or listening to chatty or wailing kids, you might do best to go elsewhere. Also not ideal for large groups. The menu is massive so there are heaps of options for any sort of meal you're in the mood for. The "eggs in a hole" option is very popular! -
Review from Phillip Jessie j.
Toronto, ON
2/25/2010
good food, really overpriced though.
If you are getting the traditional $5 breakfast (eggs, toast, home fries, bacon/sausage) then fine, but everything else is so obscenely overpriced I don't understand how they have the one reasonable item on the menu.
The worst is the drinks, every drink except the coffee is like $5. A glass of fucking orange juice is that much (or just as bad) and you don't get refills. the only fairly priced drink is the Coffee in which for $2 you get a pot that fills at least 3 cups.
if you come here don't make the mistake of ordering anything other than the traditional breakfast. My friend did and our usual breakfast bill of $12-$20 was $35. unless you are some obscenely wealthy bacon fan don't buy anything else on the menu, other than the prices though I admit the food is good. -
Review from Tamar F.
8/23/2009
Mmmm eggs bruschetta. I used to live really close to here, so this was a regular brunch/lunch place. It's a bit pricey, although being near the Intercontinental and the ROM can mark anything up. The eggs bruschetta were worth it, though.
The atmosphere is really cute - yellow and blue and really just "warm." Although I ordered the same thing every time (can you take a guess?) everyone else who I ever came here with finished all of there food.
Also, the place closes early - so don't go here for a late lunch! -
Review from Scott W.
Toronto, ON
3/25/2009 1 photo
Two words: Breakfast Burrito.
Over Easy served me what was by far, the best breakfast burrito I've ever had.
My daughter and I sat at the bar, and the service was quick and very friendly.
The customers seemed to be a mix of (what I perceived to be) regulars, tourists and a woman with a screaming, shrieking, miserable infant. Funny enough, I found them all equally annoying.
If we had been the only two people in the restaurant (servers aside), I would've given a 4 or 5 star rating, but the mix of people who were there during this first visit were quite possibly the most annoying mix of people that I've had within ears shot since I went to the blue hair brunch buffet at the Days Inn in Fondulac Wisconsin.
Back to the meal...my daughter had an omelet with ham, cheese and mushrooms and a smoothie. I had a Perrier and the aforementioned best effin breakfast burrito ever. We were $40 taxes and tip (20%) in.
The restaurant was quite busy, and we chose to sit at the bar to avoid waiting for a table, and standing near the booth containing the woman with the shrieking infant.
The level of self-importance carried by some people is absolutely laughable and left me thinking "it's busy, your server knows you're there, and getting up to ask her for coffee while she's getting her orders organized on her tray isn't going to get it to you any quicker". But alas, any and every trip out of the house has the ability to remind me of something that I don't like about what I like to call "jerk offs".
All in all, I'd go back, and I'd sit at the bar. It's not cheap, but it's not a dive and it's located on Bloor directly across from the ROM and right around the corner from Yorkville, so you shouldn't expect cheap. :)
Oh yeah, they don't take debit cards...just cash or credit cards. -
Review from N.J. G.
Toronto, ON
2/21/2009
Like I said with my star rating, Over Easy is OK. They offer up your typical egg breakfast but also some more elaborate options like green onion, tomato, goat cheese scramble with your choice of fries, home fries or house salad. I'm a big big fan of home fries and if you are too, I certainly recommend getting your fix elsewhere. The ones here are always dry and for some reason come with sauteed onions (which are amazing in all other dishes but this). Also, some of their dishes seem over priced for what they are and the staff is pretty unremarkable.
Good place to eat if you are simply looking for a one time change of scenes. -
Review from Zach M.
Sydney Mines, NS
2/23/2011
Absolutely amazing. Over easy easy, eggers can be cheesa babay
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Review from Aaron B.
4/12/2010
A decent option for breakfast foods all day near U of T. I came here once with a huge appetite and ordered some heap of griddled potatoes, onions, ...., and topped with eggs. I was rather full. I wasn't particular impressed with anything, for it seems a lot like Denny's in quality and style. The service was not particular good, but not horrible either. The decor is homey and ignorable. It's just a place to go hungry and leave not hungry.
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Review from Alexandra K.
12/10/2008
This is the Monk's Coffee House of Toronto. It has a great selection of breakfast fare and they're very accommodating. My mother actually enjoyed the breakfast served here as opposed to the breakfast offered at our hotel, the Park Hyatt. It's in close proximity to the ROM and Bata Shoe Museum. It's pretty affordable and they were willing to do separate checks when I went with 3 friends. Each omelet came with toast and hash browns and healthier options were available. This is an overall must for any breakfast lover.
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
11/14/2008
It is a cut throat world in the business of the breakfast-only restaurant. It is tough to set yourself apart from the juggernauts of the land. I'm not sure if Over Easy has done it for the rest of the world but it certainly has for me. This restaurant is run by what I could gather to be a British family, now since retuning from Europe all things from that part of the world tug at my heart just a little bit and Over Easy is one of those places. When I saw the full English breakfast on the menu I was sold. Now of course I didn't get it because baked beans are disgusting in general and even worse at breakfast but the fact that it was there made me happy. The one down side with the restaurant is that they seem have had some difficultly with the conversion from pounds to dollars because everything seems a bit expensive. This restaurant is clearly not a diner and it is important to make this distinction, this is a nice place to get breakfast and it costs accordingly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good breakfast or to impress that date that went particularly well the night before.
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