Best greasy spoons in Toronto

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A list in honor of a dying breed

 1. Mars Food

432 College St
Toronto, ON M5T 1T3
(416) 921-6332

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

3.0 star rating
  1/18/2009

When I think of greasy spoons in Toronto, Mars is always first to come to mind.

It was of course the prototypical 'American-style' I took friends to, when they were visiting from England.

Mars also serves fantastic cornmeal muffins. Notable for their…More »

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 2. Peoples Food

176 Dupont Street
Toronto, ON M5R 2E6
(416) 972-0195

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  1/18/2009 First to Review

Is this really a socialist heaven? Homemade onion rings and a personal jukebox at every table!

This place is small, so always packed - with good reason.

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 3. Coach House Restaurant

574 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3
(416) 922-5551

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  1/18/2009 First to Review

Although the great Brother's Restaurant further north on Yonge is gone, the Coach House still survives.

Vintage 'coach' decor complements this diner's reliability. The bacon and eggs breakfast special is perfect every time.

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 4. KOS Restaurant

61 Bellevue Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 1M7
(416) 597-6912

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

3.0 star rating
  1/18/2009 First to Review

Relocated from College and Bathurst, this greasy spoon is a welcome addition to Kensington Market, especially in the summer with its huge patio.

I order a Greek salad and french fries every time I go there.

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