Avling's
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners name Avling as a brunch pick. One calls the pastrami breakfast sandwich on an English muffin outstanding, and others call the brunch decent or great. One says it was once top-tier but has declined.
Address
Avling, 1042 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K4, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pastrami breakfast sandwich
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/cabsauves in r/askTO · Jul 2026
Adds Avling as another solid brunch choice following the Prohibition suggestion.
- Recommendsu/horatiobonaparte111 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024taste
Calls Avling's pastrami breakfast sandwich on an English muffin outstanding.
- Recommendsu/canehdian111 in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2025variety
Honourable mention for Avling; notes reservations are possible and its options are strong.
- Recommendsu/oldzazu in r/askTO · Jul 2026wait time
Agrees on Avling and points out you can book a table ahead.
- Recommendsu/electroshockpulse in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025taste
Describes Avling's brunch as decent and says they enjoy it.
- Recommendsu/g-unittt23 in r/askTO · Oct 2026
Says Avling's brunch is great.
- Mixedu/cshaunonly in r/askTO · Jul 2026wait time
Likes Avling too, but says walk-ins often struggle to be seated.
- Caveatu/ComeTOgether86 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2024consistency
Says Avling was once top-tier but declined after its chefs left.
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