#1,883 in Toronto. 18 Redditors across 25 mentions, Apr 2024 to Jul 2026.
What Reddit says
Breakfast spot known for its potato waffle eggs Benny, which many call a favourite, and a waffle bar that suits kids. Opinions on the College St location are warm, though one review of the Davisville branch reported poor service and cold food.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 8.3Eggs Benedict#3 for eggs benedict in TorontoTop pick
- 7.9Brunch#23 for brunch in TorontoWorth trying
- Sandwiches1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I went to the one on Davisville last year and it was BAD. Awful service, cold food and the coffee tasted like water.”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The eggs Benny served on a potato waffle at Starving Artist is pretty damn good.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I have been to the St Clair and Runnymede location quite a few times this summer. I have been in and out in an hour”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Starving Artist is top tier for me. That potato waffle has lived rent free in my head for the last 10 years.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I think the sauce and most of the components are decent, but the potato waffle is what sets it apart.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Starving Artist does an amazing chicken 'n waffles that won't break the bank.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The potato waffle benny is probably my favourite breakfast order in town.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Starving Artist on College St for breakfast”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “starving artist is quite good (everything is on waffles and they are cash only)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “REALLY liking the potato waffles at the starving artist”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “We have been going here since they opened. I love the management.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Scallywags, Cafe Crepe, The Starving Artist”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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