The Senator Restaurant

real food, real good - a history of serving Toronto's best comfort food, heartiest brunch, and new classics. Stop by for a coffee, a meal, or both!

8 / 10
286
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  • Phone

    (416) 364-7517

  • Website

    thesenator.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

249 Victoria Street (btwn Dundas St E and Shuter St) Toronto ON M5B 1T8 Canada

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 94


Keywords:

breakfast food eggs benedict brunch food pancakes French toast casual great value coffee gluten-free food cute huevos rancheros good for a quick meal restaurants homemade food cookies bacon meats mashed potatoes old school diner spinach
Caledonia Thomson

Cool place with history. I recommend the Senator Breakfast on a morning that you didn't have time to cook, tastes homemade (in the good way) well worth your ten bucks.

Reema

The French toast and the egg Benedict were perfect. I didn’t like the Senator omelette that much. Generally it is a great restaurant w good staff .

Hailey Patrice

Such an enjoyable and tasty breakfast ! The food is delicious and local! I would highly recommend this busy restaurant , but prepare yourself for a wait because it is very popular!

Hailey Patrice

The most delicious breakfast I have ever had was from the Senator! It is definitely worth the long wait ! All of their food is from the area and is so delicious.

Marvin

Really long wait but definitely well worth it. Really neat way how they manage to squeeze everyone in the resturant — old school! Get the Salmon Eggs Benedict.

Angelique

Loved the steel cut oats and the atmosphere. Can't wait to come back for the yummy looking desserts . Definitely worth the wait.

The Senator Restaurant

Hey everyone - lots of interesting new things to check out at the Sen. New dinner menu , new coffee , new taps on the way... plus, we're keeping all our classics. Stop on by and say hello!

Charles Chan

Pancakes were excellent. So was eggs benedict florentine with home fries , biscuit n beans. Home style old school diner just steps away from the most commercialized intersection in Canada. Amazing

Nicole Rodenbaugh

Amazing pancakes ! Fluffy and flavorful, why isn't there a line around the block? My Benedict fan give two thumbs up to the eggs here but beware the ham is different than our US version, still tasty!

Hani E

Keep going. The huevos rancheros is my new favourite! Also pictures is the good plate (top) and the full breakfast (left)

Maeve Strathy

Had the breakfast special - smoked salmon Benedict . Delicious! Simple, tasty food. Loved it! Chilli sauce is amazing and they sell it in jars. Highly recommend this spot.

Al Shaima Al Madani

Authentic American breakfast , ask about the dish of the day , quick service

Samar Hamdan

Very tasty food! The homemade biscuite used in the egg Benedict is so special 😍😍salmon platter was amazing

The Senator Restaurant

Did you catch cocktail night? Lots of flash specials, make sure to stop by for breakfast , lunch , and dinner ... you might get lucky!

❀✿ YIᑎG ✿❀

Cute and cozy place to get breakfast ! If you're going with more than four people, you won't be all be able to sit together since the seats are tiny

Brandon Loo

Breakfast served all day! Awesome service. They were filming for a Food Network show the other day, so watch for it.

Meghan Brazil

The food was great, but what really makes this place is the service. Fun atmosphere , and everyone is enjoying themselves!

Kyo Song

Eggs Benedict Florentine for breakfast , and a nice juicy burger (almost like a meatloaf burger ) for dinner

yvonnnneeee

Get there early or prepared to wait! Great service, decent portion sizes and tasted great!

Piccololas

Great old school diner with homemade style breakfast . Price range 11 - 19 CAD.

Jim Milles

I don't exactly what they do differently, but these are the best home fries I've ever had.

Lears Fool

The Senator Breakfast is NOT with Peameal Bacon , just regular. If you are wanting "canadian bacon " - go with the Eggs Benedict

Alfaify

try their regular pancakes 😍

Kieran Costello

The corn fried shrimp were delicious and so was the Halibut and Chips . They also carry Goslings Gingerbeer.

Aprile Elcich

The quaint 40s style of this place is unmatched in Toronto. Decent breakfast - try their homemade hot sauce .

Ghassan Alkharboush

Tried the steak and eggs and have to say was nothing special. Surprised that they didn't ask how u like ur steak and have it presented medium rather than well done. A bit expensive considering quality

Jan van Unnik

Their salmon is great! Make sure to be there on time in the weekends.

Ezgi Turan 🎈

Smoked Salmon Benedict is amazing! They serve with home-made butter biscuits .

sara ansari

Juice was really good and fresh but omelet was really ok like the one you make at home

Nicole Burley

Fabulous old school diner complete with home style food, great bankettes and awesome service - order anything - its all GREAT

Robin Johannsen

Great breakfast food . They fit a lot of people in a small, cozy space .

Katie Nicole

If you're looking for a breakfast that taste good and offers a true diner vibe look no further.

The Senator Restaurant

Like perfectly crafted cocktails and tried and a tried and tested snack menu ? Look no further than Bar Senator! Read more

Tasha Hawkins

Came here because the reviews were so good; extremely disappointed. Worst egg Benedict and not cheap . Poached eggs were all hard and the tiniest drop of sauce that we had to ask for more just to eat.

Michelle Adolph

The salmon is fresh and smoked in house - absolutely amazing! Great service and fabulous atmosphere!

Michaela Taylor

Great service, really friendly waiter . Amazing gluten free breakfast !

Nancy

Farmers omelette with house made chilli sauce . So good. Service is very friendly .

Jake Sherwin

Steak frites were incredible! Home made cookies are a must too.

Santi Amaya

Cozy spot . Worth the wait for brunch on a cold day

Cineplex

The movie , American Psycho (2000) has parts of the film shot in this restaurant . The director of this film , Mary Harron, is from Toronto.

Steve Schuurman

One of the beat breakfast places in the city . Service is great.

Paul

Quality food, quality service. Berkshire bacon was very good.

Marvin

If you have more than a group of four they cannot accommodate all of you to sit at the same table. You have been warned!

Cameron Norman

The Senator Breakfast is the best straight-up breakfast in the city . Order before 11 and you save a buck, too

Hagay Jivilik

Great food, don't miss the fruit bowl

🙊🙉🙈

Salmon eggs benedict is exquisite!

Hani E

The brunch here is always great.

Nicole Burley

Very cool - as mayor I got 15% off my meal :) Thanks to The Senator!

Gail F

The maple baked beans are INCREDIBLE! A must have!

Ketellyn Manique 🇨🇦

French toasts or salmon benedict are a must!

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