Uncle Betty’s Diner

I had built this place up in my mind. Not sure if it was the name, location, look. I thought it would be a 4, maybe even a 5 star place. It ended up be pretty good.
I had the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich was good. Decent size piece of chicken with tomato, avocado and bacon. All served on a very fresh ciabatta bun. The fries were about a 2 out of 5. They had potential (they tasted good!), but were cold. And, it wasn’t just my dish. I was with two friends and their fries were also very cold. We were there for lunch and it wasn’t overly busy. Maybe they made a ton of fries expecting a big crowd and they ended up just sitting… waiting.
The service was also lacking. It took a very long time for our food to be served. The servers were nice enough, but seemed like they wanted to go home. They all looked very uninterested. We arrived for what we thought would be about a one hour lunch. It ended up being over 1.5 hours!

Came here the other day with one of my cousins as we were looking for somewhere along the Yonge St. Strip to enjoy lunch. After disappointingly finding our first choice had closed down (RIP Soho Bistro), we decided to try Uncle Betty’s.
Yes, this place has been profiled on ‘you gotta eat here’ but I did not come in with any pre-​expectations. Service was friendly and prompt. The menu is filled with comfort food classics. The dessert menu is to die for, we didn’t actually try anything off there but I will in the future.
My cousin had one of their famous grilled cheese stuffed with cheese, Mac n cheese, and roasted vegetables. A tad big but delicious. I had their adult Mac n cheese and enjoyed it though after seeing the grilled cheese had some second thoughts.
All in all, we had a pleasant experience and would not hesitate to go back (especially for dessert!)

The food is delicious with simple but effective flavors but the service was terrible.

Came here for brunch last Saturday — had to wait a long time for a table because my friend was late (they will not seat you if your party is not all there) but as soon as she arrived, we were seated right away.
I ordered the macaroni and cheese special with pulled pork. It was basically mac and cheese between two pieces of bread with a bunch of pulled pork. It was pretty good but really heavy since it’s served with a side of fries/​home fries (carbs overload!)
My boyfriend ordered the egg’s benedict which I thought was delicious but if you really don’t like sweet and savory together, you won’t like it since it’s served on one of their homemade donuts.
We ordered a donut to try but didn’t think it was anything special. The real disappointment was when I ordered the homemade twinkie. When I saw it I had to order it because I was just talking about how much I wanted a twinkie but wanted one homemade so I figured it was fate. The twinkie was TERRIBLE. There is the smallest amount of cream filling inside and it’s basically just a chocolate cake (a bad one at that) molded into a twinkie. It was so dry and terrible and not worth the price at all.
I was also super disappointed with their orange juice that tasted like plastic. It was really awful and I couldn’t even drink it.
Service was okay — our drinks and food arrived fairly promptly but our waitress was no where to be seen after that. I was also mad since she specifically said the twinkies were amazing. Damn her for getting my hopes up!
The food is decent but it’s definitely not worth the wait.

I can go back to this restaurant again and again.
I’ve tried their meat loaf dinner and the porky pie and I think they are definitely as good as they get. The meats are tender and juicy and they serve them to you hot and steamy. I appreciate also the wide variety of their menu, especially of their desserts!
I’ve tried their donut ice cream sandwich for dessert. They were heavenly! Their home made donuts are sweet but they’re not heavy.
The servers are pretty sweet too! At the end of a dinner there, they gave my boyfriend and I some of the leftover donuts to go for free ^_​^
My only complaint is their HUGE serving size. So if you plan to try their desserts, I suggest you share a meal with your company to leave room for it.

I usually don’t complain about bad service, but this place was kind of disappointing in that aspect. We called beforehand to ask about the wait time (since it was a Sunday and we went during brunch), and the guy told us it would be about 15 – 20 minutes. When we arrived, I had difficulty opening the door because it was so packed. Someone told me that the guy (with white hair) will come take our names, so I didn’t bother walking up to him. But after about 5 minutes, nobody came to us and a couple who just came in went up to tell the guy their names. I quickly followed, and when I got there, he was texting on his phone. I said excuse me, and he didn’t respond. I repeated myself, and without looking up from his phone, he said «one second» and continued texting. Rude. He finally wrote my name down and I went back to wait with the crowd. I continued to see tables being cleaned but for some reason, he didn’t seat us for a long time. Our server was nice but slow. The food was nothing spectacular. If you do decide to come, I would suggest trying the eggs Benedict. It is served on their own donuts and it tasted pretty interesting (in a good way). Other than that, their home fries were a bit dry and bland, pancakes were too dense, and the sausages were just alright. Perhaps there would be better service during less busy hours, but the food wasn’t amazing enough to make me come back.

I would give it 1 and ½. The wait was long and the food was okkkeyy. Nothing special. I ordered their Betty’s Breakfast and specifically asked the waitress if the bacon and salad/​fries came with it. She said yes. So I ordered a salad coz I hate fries and a peameal. Both were extra and while it is fine, I would have simply preferred to know in advance. The waiter said it was on the Menu but I do not remember that. I could be wrong.
It is one of those neighbourhood places that get popular due to vicinity. I am not sure how it ended on the Toronto Best 100 list. No different from Sunset Grill.
I think they need more waitressing staff too. They are too busy and while they are polite, you wait a long time for food and refills.

I recently went here for brunch on a Sunday. I had to wait about 15 minutes to get seated, which neither my friends or I minded.
The chocolate chip pancakes were absolutely delicious. The coffee was not very good, especially if you (or your friends) are coffee snobs.
The service however… We had to ask 3 or 4 times for us to get water, cutlery, an extra fork, more coffee, etc.

After entering for the first time in this place, while standing and observing the place and waiting to be seated, an older person — I presume a waiter, came up to us and said:
«Excuse me!!!» (with the tone of voice «I can’t believe you just did that!»)
«The brunch is over. The lunch is coming in more than half an hour. Sooo…»
I really thought we are on Candid camera.
Maybe it is forbidden for children, although mine was really quiet when we entered, but other than that, I have no rational explanation for that tone or that sentence.
Resisting the urge to ask «Are you a restaurant or…», we just left.
Never to come back.

Came on a Sunday at the tail end of lunch and found a table for two without waiting. I had the ultimate grilled cheese with homemade mac and cheese with all beef meatloaf. The toppings were thick and overflowing with flavour. Ultimate cure to hangover. Must try for any fan of Mac and cheese! The meatloaf was an interesting spin … But definitely worth the grease stain it left on my hand!

Was a great dining experience. Got there meatloaf sandwich to go. Was a tiny bit hung over and this helped with the cob webs. Will be back for more

Not good.
The service was fine. The place was cute. Cute patio on the warm days. And far away enough from Yonge and Eglinton to not be caught up in the weekday hustle and bustle. The items were reasonably priced and on par with other places in the area.
But the food was just not good. My coworker and I couldn’t place it but something about the food was off and was simply disappointing.
I got the UB donut with eggs and peameal bacon and a side of home fries. The home fries were the best part, but they were very salty and tasted old. Actually everything on my plate tasted not fresh and reheated.
After I felt hungry and dissatisfied and a bit nauseated.
I always wanted to try it and I had high hopes, but I wouldn’t raise my hand to come back.

Second time here. I really enjoy the food, service and they are great with my kid’s allergy.
Today I had the awesome blueberry ricotta French toast again. Delicious.
My kid had the grilled cheese with a fruit cup. She wrapped it up with a kiddie scoop of ice cream.
Love that they carry Greg’s ice cream, although I didn’t have room for it today.
Washrooms in the basement are plentiful and clean.

Food is pretty good here, prices are reasonable. But the service is slow as hell, waited over half an hour for food. No sorry, or excuses for the long wait. There were only 3 – 4 other tables full in the restaurant. At least the service isn’t rude.
Food ⁴⁄₅
Service ³⁄₅

I really liked it here. It feels like your walking into a 50s movie set. Great breaky deals and comfortable seating. Service was very personal and conversational. I like how they have a front patio which is nice for summer days. I had the sausage wrapped in egg a cheese and YUM it was amazing! I’m excited to check out other meals I like how the coffee was very good pricing for a nice cup of Java!

Love this place! Came for brunch and dinner. Had their adult grilled cheese loved their homemade meatloaf and Mac and cheese. Their dessert was also great too. It was their doctor nut with Skor Bits and toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream.

We went on a Sunday around 1pm and had to wait for about 10min for a table of 2.
We ordered the eggs Benny on a donut and the stuffed french toast. I loved the ricotta stuffed French toast because the ricotta made it lighter than cream cheese.
The donut in the eggs Benny was a nice change to the usual English muffin. The sweetness of the donut balanced the peameal.
I would definitely go back for brunch and get some donuts to go.

Uncle Betty’s is an ok neighbourhood joint, serving comfort food classics with a twist. They get brownie points for serving Greg’s ice cream.
Brunch menu I found was a bit lacklustre though and I wasn’t too impressed with the daily omelette. It was ok, but it didn’t stand out as smack you on the head great, but it was serviceable if slightly over cooked.
The breakfast sandwich looked ok, if bit unassuming. But it was small and little sad & lonely on its plate with the side salad coming along a bit later.
Price point was ok — but I think I was expecting a more presentation along with the food.
Service was so-​so, a bit hurried, since they have a steady table turnover; which is great. But I don’t think I will come out of my way to come here next time with friends, and only if I find myself in the area and I want Greg’s coffee toffee ice cream.

OH MY YUM!
Diners and comfort food are my weaknesses. Uncle Betty’s is no exception. I grabbed lunch with a friend and wanted to go somewhere north of Bloor, since I never venture uptown or midtown. This place delivered! I had the ultimate grilled cheese which was heavenly! Pulled pork and mac’n’cheese stuffed in it! I also tried the scrumptious donuts! Mmmmm!
Our server was super friendly and our food arrived in a timely matter. Only downside, was coffee took forever to get refilled and I didn’t get a spoon for the longest time nor did I bother asking for milk or cream. Also they didn’t refill our waters… Little things…
But I’m definitely returning, my friend had the chili cheese fries and they were GOOOOD!
So. Much. Too. Choose. From.
Brunch next time!!!

Good but not great. Star rating should be right in the middle 2.5.
Their menu is definitely not for the health-​conscious… and I don’t think they have much if you’re a vegetarian. They do have an extensive kid’s menu so I guess this is an ideal place to take a child.
For the adults, this is where things get a bit pricey. The dishes here aren’t cheap. You’re looking at around $ 13 – 15 for a dish which would be categorized as a sandwich, burger or meatloaf (or a mixed of the three).
The hot dogs count as a dish and they come just under $ 10. The hot dog topping variety centre around their own, New York and Chicago. For the New York «Coney Island» dog, they use Nathan’s but I’m not sure if they use Lester’s for the Chicago dog.
Anyways, I wanted to try one of their sandwiches with a donut as the bun but unfortunately they were out. I guess having it on rye bread is better for me.
Overall, I left full but not overly impressed with my meal. I also felt that some of these could be dishes would be just as good if I made it at home.
If any of my friends want to try it out because of «You Gotta Eat Here!», I’d probably go with them but on my own, I probably would not.