Chew Chew's Diner, Carlton
16 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Chew Chew's Diner on Carlton for breakfast. Some diners praise the large portions, and several describe a casual, no-frills diner or greasy spoon, with one praising the hollandaise and another the poutine. One diner calls it their favourite place ever.
Address
Chew Chew Grill, 186 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5A 2K6, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
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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/StokedforLocust in r/askTO · May 2025
A diner keeps coming back to this greasy spoon, partly because it is close by.
- Recommendsu/mmebee in r/askTO · Nov 2025
Suggests Chew Chew's as the place for a traditional eggs-and-basics breakfast.
- Recommendsu/speecycheeps in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2024portion
Says servings are huge, leaving them needing a rest afterward.
- Recommendsu/tragiciian in r/askTO · May 2025
Seconding both places, used to grab breakfast there before work with coworkers.
- Recommendsu/internet_beanald in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2024portion
Finds the eggs benny with a pork chop absurdly generous for the price.
- Recommendsu/Careful-Beyond-8085 in r/askTO · Nov 2025
Calls Chew Chew's their favourite place ever.
- Recommendsu/SBisFree in r/askTO · May 2025portion
Praises amazing portions, endless coffee and a casual vibe.
- Recommendsu/Pitiful-Conclusion31 in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026ambience
Calls Chew Chews a classic diner, though it can get busy and loud on weekends; likes its poutine.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/TorontoProper in r/askTO · May 2025
Lists it among recommended breakfast spots.
- Recommendsu/NextDarjeeling in r/askTO · Feb 2024
This diner counts Chew Chews among their favourites and describes it as a good greasy spoon.
- Recommendsu/Anastasia126 in r/askTO · May 2025
Calls both places fantastic and super no-frills.
- Recommendsu/steelpeat in r/askTO · May 2025taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/MetalTruck in r/askTO · May 2026taste
Agrees it is a classic diner and praises its hollandaise.
- Recommendsu/ruikkii in r/askTO · May 2026
Calls it great, with consistent quality, big portions and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/whateverfyou in r/FoodToronto · Dec 2025
Lists this as a suggestion in reply to the post's breakfast question, with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/Whosaidwhatnowe in r/askTO · Feb 2024
Names Chew Chew's as a breakfast pick.
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