Fran's Restaurant
American, Breakfast & Brunch, Dessert in Bay-Cloverhill, Toronto
#2,639 in Toronto. 90 Redditors across 126 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Long-running Toronto diner with several locations, known for breakfast and pies like apple and coconut cream. Opinions are split: some call it a family-friendly institution, others a tourist trap. One notes accessibility issues.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 7.7Sandwiches6 RedditorsWorth trying
- 7.6Brunch8 RedditorsWorth trying
- Desserts3 Redditors
- Breakfast Sandwich2 Redditors
- Milkshakes2 Redditors
- Burgers1 Redditor
- Cake1 Redditor
- Fish and Chips1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“The prices at Frans in comparison to what you actually get is absurd.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They also have some of the rudest staff across pretty much all of their locations.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fran's is a bit of a tourist trap, but also a family-friendly Toronto institution.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Frans is fine for what it is. Its a better version of Dennys.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Literally the worst cost cutting measure possible bc that is now a completely different dish.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Now it’s just an overpriced bland diner”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Sky high Lemon Meringue pie. De licious!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Frans and Sneaks”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “And, it’s nothing special also”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fran's Diner apple pie; sunniest, crispiest, tangiest pie you will have”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fran's is good for breakfast if you don't have a wheelchair or other large-ish wheelable devices.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fran’s has been around a long time.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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