Chew Chew's Diner

What is Chew Chew's Diner? Occupying the corner of Carlton and Bleecker on the fringe of Cabbagetown, Chew Chew’s Diner is an unpretentious, train-themed neighborhood greasy spoon run by longtime chef Danny Adiev. The exterior features a 3D locomotive mural, while the vintage dining room is lined with railcar-style window trims, red vinyl booths, and a central counter. During warmer months, a modest sidewalk patio offers outdoor seating right along the Carlton streetcar line.

Chew Chew's Diner Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns out hefty, old-school comfort portions that comfortably underprice most trendy brunch outfits in the core. Morning standouts include the classic Conductor’s Special and buttermilk pancakes that famously spill over the edge of the plate. The peameal bacon eggs benedict on toasted English muffins is properly sauced in hollandaise and paired with crisp home fries, while the afternoon menu leans into diner classics like the oversized pork schnitzel plate and open-faced hot hamburger smothered in gravy. Wash it all down with fresh-squeezed orange juice or bottomless drip coffee.

Know Before You Go Chew Chew’s is strictly walk-in only, with tables turning quickly even when weekend lines form out the door between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Street parking on Carlton is scarce, so taking the 506 Carlton streetcar directly to the Sherbourne stop is your smoothest transit option. The diner operates exclusively for morning and midday service, shutting its doors daily by mid-afternoon.