#2,772 in Toronto. 47 Redditors across 68 mentions, Oct 2023 to Jun 2026.
What Reddit says
Dundas West diner with split opinions. Fans like the apple pie milkshake and say the menu went back to its old form. Critics call it overpriced, lacking authentic diner grit, and say its attempt at elevating things failed.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- Brunch4 Redditors
- Burgers4 Redditors
- Eggs Benedict2 Redditors
- Fried Chicken Sandwiches2 Redditors
- Fries2 Redditors
- Pancakes2 Redditors
- French Toast1 Redditor
- Milkshakes1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“It used to be my favorite restaurant in the whole city, and now I don't even want to go to it”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Oct 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Tried to elevate and it did not stick.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “would check them out again if they've gone back to being an actual diner”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Someone should just put The Lakeview out of its misery.”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Lakeview apple pie milkshake is expensive but worth the hype”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “they lack the authentic grit of the above places”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I would have said 7West or The Lakeview Diner, but it's been a minute”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Dec 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I found it profoundly irritating that they only give you a single small slice of toast cut in half with their breakfasts.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Lakeview was a mainstay for us due to its hours prior to it's menu change.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “the Apple Pie Milkshake is worth a ride on the Dundas Streetcar (to Ossington)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “There’s a reason so many movies are shot there.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Was actually there 2 weeks back randomly - was very surprised, food and service were dynamite”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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