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389 Danforth Ave. (at Chester) • View on map »
416-461-0136

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This basic diner serves all the staples: homemade burgers, hot open sandwiches, all-day breakfast, fruit pie (à la mode for traditionalists) and milkshakes. At the counter, locals on their lunch break sit side-by-side with hipsters hunting for breakfast after a night out. Groups lounge at one of the old Formica tables. Mains $3.75–$13.95.

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389 Danforth Ave. (at Chester)
416-461-0136

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