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Old School

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Old School is one of the best diner restaurants in Toronto for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.

Old School earns a weekend detour in Chinatown when you want brunch that beats the usual default. The Big Ribowski Bites and Another One Bites The Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 8.2
2,850 reviews
Toronto
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8.2
Rating
Based on 2850 reviews
Best for
brunch and All day breakfast
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Chinatown | 800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
8.2 from 2,850 reviews
Phone
(416) 815-8790
Menu and ordering

Old School menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Old School is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

The Big Ribowski Bites

Herb butter-toasted focaccia, braised short ribs, hoisin honey, garlic sauce

Another One Bites The Cauliflower

Fried cauliflower bites, sweet chili sauce

Finger Lickin Chicken & Waffles

Buttermilk fried chicken, tabasco honey, fluffy waffle

Pappa Don t Preach-ardelle

Roasted mushrooms, truffle paste, pappardelle, creamy garlic confit, mascarpone cheese

Blueberry Hill

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes, housemade blueberry compote, brown sugar butter, crispy bacon

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What makes Old School worth the move

Old School is a reliable diner choice in Chinatown in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. The Big Ribowski Bites and Another One Bites The Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 2,850 Google reviews.

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Public rating
8.2 from 2,850 Google reviews
Best for
brunch and All day breakfast
Style
Diner in Chinatown
Spend
Good value

Best for

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Google rating: 8.2 from 2,850 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: The Big Ribowski Bites, Another One Bites The Cauliflower, Finger Lickin Chicken & Waffles
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8.2 from 2,850 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Old School serve?

Old School is a Diner restaurant located in Chinatown, Toronto. Old School earns a weekend detour in Chinatown when you want brunch that beats the usual default. The Big Ribowski Bites and Another One Bites The Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu.

What is Old School best for?

Old School is best for all day breakfast, breakfast, brunch, classic, cozy, diner. Old School is a reliable diner choice in Chinatown in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. The Big Ribowski Bites and Another One Bites The Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 2,850 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Old School?

Old School is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.2 from 2,850 reviews

What should I order at Old School?

Start with The Big Ribowski Bites, Another One Bites The Cauliflower, Finger Lickin Chicken & Waffles and Pappa Don t Preach-ardelle. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Old School worth visiting?

Old School holds a 8.2 Google rating from 2,850 reviews. Old School is a reliable diner choice in Chinatown in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. The Big Ribowski Bites and Another One Bites The Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 2,850 Google reviews.

Where is Old School located?

Old School is located at 800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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