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Wimpy's Diner
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for Wimpy's Diner
5 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah H.
Thornhill, ON
5/13/2012
ambience is cozy. The food is out of this world and the waitstaff are so attentive. If you go only a few times, they remember you!! But seriously, best menu, awesome waitresses and can't wait to go again...and I have never given 5 stars before.
Oh..and the prices are very good. -
Review from Andrea B.
1/22/2012
Found this place in December 2011 while visiting Toronto and wanted a better option than overpriced breakfast at the hotel. Cute little diner with retro décor and friendly staff. We all opted for breakfast and were pleased. Being from the US South, we were a bit confused as to what 'peameal bacon' was, but our waitress was happy to explain. I loved their home fries - nice and dark on the outside. My omelette was good, but nothing mind-blowing.
Overall - just what we were looking for. Nice local place to grab some greasy-spoon style breakfast and get on with our day. This is certainly not the place to linger over a long brunch - there were customers waiting for seats the entire time we were there. -
Review from Doug C.
Markham, ON
9/22/2010
Food is decent but don't expect any smiles from your server!!!
The place is cramped and they want you in and out in 20 minutes so they can stuff in the next guy.
Nonetheless, it is popular for a reason. Grease and spoon good. Coffee wash down. Ahh. -
Review from John G.
Richmond Hill, ON
7/16/2009
This is THE ORIGINAL store that the franchise was modeled on!
Before they became a chain, their burgers were REAL homestyle, (like ones you might make at home from ground beef) not pureed pressed patties like they serve now. **There was NEVER A BETTER BURGER!**
Otherwise, this is where the huge servings and motif were copied from!
It's a really small place, lots of 'regulars", and they had daily dinner specials. The cooks were the owners!
This was at LEAST 15 years ago, and really needs an updated review.
'fact I think I'll make it a point of getting back there real soon.
P.S. I AM SPEECHLESS THAT THIS ICON HAS NEVER BEEN REVIEWED! -
Review from Andrew L.
1/21/2010
Now that's what I'm talking about! A classic diner chain. Almost all of which, unfortunately, disappeared before I was born. Perhaps the most exciting part about this place is the decor: old movie posters, coke ads for 5 cents a bottle, and all that good stuff. The interior, I can imagine, brings back memories for many, however I found it a little small for the crowd it draws. Adding to the nostalgia aspect, I ordered a vanilla Coke, something that I haven't had in a long time. Two thumbs up for that. Also, great service. Everything arrived at our table promptly, and the sever was very friendly.
Anyway, the food was pretty good. We all had the classic Wimpy burger, complete with the toppings of your choice all on top of a golden brown bun and a side of crispy fries (or onion rings, if you're being picky.) Although the sandwich was full of flavor, I found the patty to be lacking somewhat; it was a little thin and paper-like, and as John G. mentioned in his review, "pureed pressed". However, the fries were amazing: crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and very addictive, as all good French fries should be.
Overall, four stars. Dock one star for the patty. Not too concerned about the size of the establishment, but remember not to bring too big of a group.
