Senator Restaurant

What Reddit says

Long-running downtown diner-style restaurant known for classic hearty breakfasts like omelets. Redditors like the old-school vibe, though some feel it lacks the grit of other classic diners.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 7.5
  Brunch6 Redditors
  Worth trying
• Burgers4 Redditors
• Bread1 Redditor
• Mac and Cheese1 Redditor
• Salads & Bowls1 Redditor
• Steak1 Redditor
• Wine1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “The Senator has been around since the 20s.”

• “Plus The Senator, Queen Mother Cafe, Queen & Beaver pub.”

• “A few people have mentioned Senator, which I agree with (tasty but on the pricier side)”

• “The Senator is across Victoria St, there's also GEORGE down on Queen, & the Queen & Beaver on Elm.”

• “Senator Diner has comfort food but the prices are a little high for what you get due to the location.”

• “Best spot near what you're talking about is probably the Senator.”

• “The Senator is a classic Toronto institution that might fit the bill”

• “they lack the authentic grit of the above places”

• “The burger at The Senator is so good!”

• “sit at their counter for a steak and glass of wine. It was fantastic.”

• “I always ordered the one at the Senator on Victoria St but haven't been in about 5 years.”

• “It's one of the oldest restaurants in the city and within your budget, convenient location as well.”