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The Broadview Diner

Name: The Broadview Diner
Address: 757 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 2P6, CA
Telephone: (416) 297-9685
Price range: value

Contemporary•Riverdale•value

The Broadview Diner is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Toronto for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Riverdale.

The Broadview Diner doesn't try to reinvent breakfast — it perfects the version that Riverdale already believes in.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

The Broadview Diner doesn't try to reinvent breakfast — it perfects the version that Riverdale already believes in. Opened in July 2022 by Mayuran Arichandran (who also runs the original Donlands Diner, a neighbourhood institution since the 1950s), this Broadview Avenue spot landed in a former retail space at the corner of Danforth and built its identity around the diner codes its parent location established decades ago: checkerboard floors, chrome accents, laminated menus, tightly packed tables, and front windows that flood the room with morning light. This is a place for people who think brunch should be loud, generous, and affordable — not architectural. The 1950s-diner aesthetic isn't ironic; it's inherited. The menu is structured around the classics that diners in this neighbourhood actually want on a Saturday morning, executed with enough care to keep regulars coming back. The Lumberjack Special — pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, and bacon — is the kind of maximalist plate the format was invented for, and it signals immediately what the kitchen is about: volume, comfort, value. The Steak Benedict ($19.99) is a genuine statement dish: three poached eggs set across a split English muffin with tender steak and hollandaise, which is notably ambitious for a room at this price point. The Breakfast Poutine ($10.99) — crispy home fries, fresh cheese curds, cheddar, gravy, hollandaise, and a sunny-side-up egg — is the kind of menu crossover that diners consistently flag as a reason to come back. Coffee refills are reportedly near-automatic, which at this price level matters more than it sounds. The move here is to arrive early on weekends — the room is small, seating is tight, and the reputation has grown quickly since the 2022 opening. Window seats facing Broadview are worth angling for if you're in no rush. For a first visit, the Steak Benedict and Breakfast Poutine together cover the kitchen's range and both price points. The diner is steps from Riverdale Park East, so a post-brunch walk is already built into the logic of the morning.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

Methodology•Toronto guides•Editorial team

Neighborhood dinner dinner brunch cozy

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Rating (Google) 9.0

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brunch and Neighborhood dinner

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Good value

Neighborhood

Riverdale · 757 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2P6, Canada

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.0 from 687 reviews

Phone

(416) 297-9685

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Signature dishes at The Broadview Diner

Lumberjack Special

Steak Benedict

Breakfast Poutine

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What makes The Broadview Diner worth the move

The Broadview Diner is a reliable contemporary choice in Riverdale in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. Lumberjack Special and Steak Benedict also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 687 Google reviews.

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9.0 from 687 Google reviews

Best used for

brunch and Neighborhood dinner

Style

Contemporary in Riverdale

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Good value

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Neighborhood dinner dinner brunch cozy

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Google rating: 9.0 from 687 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Lumberjack Special, Steak Benedict, Breakfast Poutine

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Address: 757 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2P6, Canada
Phone: (416) 297-9685
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.0 (687 reviews)
Cuisine: Contemporary
Neighborhood: Riverdale

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What cuisine does The Broadview Diner serve?

The Broadview Diner is a Contemporary restaurant located in Riverdale, Toronto. The Broadview Diner doesn't try to reinvent breakfast — it perfects the version that Riverdale already believes in.

What is The Broadview Diner best for?

The Broadview Diner is best for neighborhood dinner, dinner, brunch, cozy. The Broadview Diner is a reliable contemporary choice in Riverdale in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. Lumberjack Special and Steak Benedict also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 687 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The Broadview Diner?

The Broadview Diner is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 687 reviews

What should I order at The Broadview Diner?

Start with Lumberjack Special, Steak Benedict and Breakfast Poutine. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Broadview Diner worth visiting?

The Broadview Diner holds a 9.0 Google rating from 687 reviews. The Broadview Diner is a reliable contemporary choice in Riverdale in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. Lumberjack Special and Steak Benedict also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 687 Google reviews.

Where is The Broadview Diner located?

The Broadview Diner is located at 757 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2P6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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