The Donlands Diner
#1,100 in Toronto. 12 Redditors across 19 mentions, Dec 2023 to Jun 2026.
What Reddit says
An East York diner regarded as a classic family-run spot with well-executed breakfast food. The hollandaise gets particular praise. One Redditor found the hash benny unimpressive, but most opinions are positive.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- Eggs Benedict2 Redditors
- Fried Chicken1 Redditor
- Fries1 Redditor
- Sandwiches1 Redditor
- Wine1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“a Mom n Pop place like King Noodle on Spadina or The Donlands Diner best represents what Toronto is good at”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “the hash tasted canned, the hollandaise was closer to the institutional paste than the version described here”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Most things on the menu are 👌you don’t find many diners these days - especially ones doing the food well”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Donlands Diner has amazing old school diner sandwiches like a Reuben or a Monte Cristo or a real club”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I've been going there pretty regularly since I was a kid, so like 35 years.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Donlands diner and Occasions in the east end 👌👌”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Donlands Diner definitely has this! It’s quite cramped”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Donlands Diner. Affordable, large portions and delicious!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “one of the finest hollandaise sauces I've encountered anywhere in this city”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Donlands Diner for calves liver (Donlands and O'Connor).”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Donlands Diner”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “i had amazing chicken fingers at the donlands diner! generous portion”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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