Insomnia, Bloor
10 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Insomnia, a brunch spot at Bloor and Bathurst. Some people name it for eggs benny, and one says the potatoes are a highlight. One diner says the brunch is great and the back seating is comfy, and another mentions good gluten-free options.
Address
Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge, 563 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Eggs benny
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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/bigfloppydongs in r/askTO · May 2026taste
Names this Bloor spot as their favourite for eggs benny.
- Recommendsu/Nanook98227 in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026variety
Says this Bathurst and Bloor spot has good gluten-free brunch options.
- Recommendsu/Portdal12 in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Offers this as one of two brunch options, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/chzburgers4life in r/FoodToronto · May 2024taste
Says the brunch there is great and the back has comfy seating.
- Recommendsu/Reelair in r/askTO · May 2026
Notes the place has operated since the nineties, implying it is doing something right.
- Recommendsu/krulotereh in r/askTO · Oct 2026ambience
One diner finds Insomnia much like Utopia, just a touch nicer in atmosphere, with plenty of variety.
- Recommendsu/Writergal79 in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026
Offers this Bloor/Bathurst place as an alternative in the same reply.
- Mixedu/maddymiggy in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024taste
Calls its eggs benny a favourite, praises the potatoes, but says service is inconsistent.
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- Recommendsu/BubbleBee66ee in r/askTO · May 2026taste
Says they love this place, citing its many variations and tasty potatoes and sauce.
- Recommendsu/jobert-bobert in r/askTO · May 2025
Names this place for eggs benny in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/ginnyryley in r/askTO · May 2025
Names this place as a pick for eggs benny.
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