#195 in Toronto. 157 Redditors across 288 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
East end diner known for pancakes, French toast and other American-style comfort food. Most Redditors rate it highly, though some note it is pricey for a diner.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 9.2Donuts#2 for donuts in TorontoTop pick
- 9.1Sandwiches#11 for sandwiches in TorontoWorth trying
- 8.1Pancakes#8 for pancakes in TorontoWorth trying
- 7.9Brunch#25 for brunch in TorontoWorth trying
- Salads & Bowls4 Redditors
- Burgers3 Redditors
- Breakfast Sandwich2 Redditors
- Coffee2 Redditors
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Some of my favorite casual restaurants that meets this standard are The Ace, White Lily Diner, Richmond Station and Union.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “everything was high quality, well executed, and delicious.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fennel, zucchini, walnuts, ricotta, dill, little honey glaze action - it was fantastic!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I ate at White Lily and although it was tasty, the food was super expensive for breakfast foods”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “the quality that this restaurant lays down. Any industry person would agree this looks bomb and is properly priced.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “it's still crazy that a pretty simple breakfast coffee and donut are 30 dollars before tax and tip”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “White Lily Diner. Value when comparing how long the wait is to get a table, many options in the city that are worth trying instead.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “has two takes on it (sandwich vs open face French toast)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “White Lily is not your typical breakfast diner”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Best donut in the city is at White Lily or Hastings.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It is by far my favorite club sandwich in the city.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It’s a greasy spoon with upscale prices. Their donuts are good though”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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