The Broadview Diner

What is The Broadview Diner? Anchoring Broadview Avenue just steps from the Danforth in Riverdale, The Broadview Diner delivers an unapologetic slice of mid-century Americana to east-end Toronto. The dining room sports glossy ruby red vinyl booths, checkerboard nostalgic charm, and wall murals paying homage to Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. It operates as a quintessential neighborhood counterpoint to modern bistro dining, welcoming locals into a warm, lived-in space lined with banquettes and quiet window tables.

The Broadview Diner Menu & What to Order Morning service leans into generous, unpretentious scratch cooking, led by melt-in-your-mouth Cinnamon Pancakes and a decadent Breakfast Poutine draped in melted cheese curds and rich gravy. For lunch and dinner, the kitchen doubles down on classic tavern comforts with gravy-drenched Hot Open Face Roast Turkey platters and a solidly executed Banquet Burger stacked with bacon and cheddar. The Candied Bacon Eggs Benedict strikes a fine balance of sweet and savory, while the Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti provides an unexpected, crowd-pleasing nod to old-school diner versatility.

Know Before You Go Seating is strictly walk-in, so expect peak weekend brunch hours to produce an energetic queue, whereas weekday mornings and weeknight dinners offer effortless table turnover. Located mere minutes south of Broadview Station on Line 2, it is exceptionally easy to reach via the TTC. Doors open daily at 7:00 a.m. and run continuously through 9:00 p.m., making it a dependable option for early morning coffee or an unhurried weeknight supper.