Lazy Daisy Cafe, East End
45 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 30 threads.
What people say, in short
Overall, people recommend Lazy Daisy's, an east end cafe at Gerrard and Coxwell, and several single out its homemade biscuits. Diners also praise the breakfast sandwiches and the Mennonite-style bacon, and some mention the cinnamon roll pancakes. Not everyone agrees: some diners find it only okay, overhyped or disappointing.
Address
Lazy Daisy's Cafe, 1515 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 2A4, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Homemade biscuits, Breakfast sandwiches, Cinnamon roll pancakes
- 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/hagopes in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2023taste
Says Lazy Daisy is worth trying and praises its biscuits.
- Recommendsu/torontomans416 in r/askTO · Nov 2024taste
Recommends this cafe, especially its homemade biscuits.
- Recommendsu/Syncroz in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2025taste
Suggests trying one particular breakfast sandwich from the cafe's menu.
- Recommendsu/WithYourVeryFineHat in r/askTO · May 2026
Names Lazy Daisy's as a personal favourite for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/Wucksy in r/askTO · Nov 2024taste
Says the cafe's Mennonite-style bacon is crisp and lean, which they like.
- Recommendsu/will-o-tron in r/askTO · Dec 2025taste
Praises the breakfast food here and especially the buttermilk biscuits.
- Recommendsu/QueasyRefrigerator79 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025
Includes Lazy Daisy in a list of spots they rate as great.
- Recommendsu/Attempted_Academic in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2025
Named in a list of suggested spots for breakfast sandwiches.
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- Recommendsu/notokaykay in r/askTO · May 2026
Alternative breakfast pick, with the same bacon sandwich or chorizo burrito option.
- Recommendsu/karenskygreen in r/askTO · Feb 2024wait time
Says breakfasts are great though a bit overhyped with long weekend waits.
- Recommendsu/291000610478021 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Pleased Lazy Daisy's made the list, signalling a positive view of it.
- Recommendsu/mka_etc in r/askTO · Sep 2026
Calls Lazy Daisy a great choice.
- Recommendsu/Adorable_Map_4263 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Calls Lazy Daisy's fantastic.
- Recommendsu/New_Development9100 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2024
Calls this Gerrard spot fantastic, answering the post's question.
- Recommendsu/Bamres in r/askTO · May 2026
Names Lazy Daisy's among their breakfast picks.
- Caveatu/esperanto42 in r/askTO · Nov 2024taste
Tried the breakfast sandwich several times and found it disappointing, served cold with unmelted cheese.
- Recommendsu/AptCasaNova in r/askTO · Nov 2024taste
Gives the location, rates the breakfast sandwiches highly, and confirms thick-cut Mennonite-style bacon.
- Recommendsu/furthestpoint in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2024
Adds Lazy Daisy Cafe as another recommendation alongside earlier picks.
- Recommendsu/MayThe4thCakeDay in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2024
Asks if they've tried Lazy Daisy and suggests it could displace a top-five pick.
- Recommendsu/ziggymoj19 in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2026
Picks a vegetarian breakfast-style sandwich served on a biscuit as hangover food, noting the choice depends on location.
- Recommendsu/sofmon in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2025
Gives a short, confident endorsement of Lazy Daisy.
- Recommendsu/noodleexchange in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024wait time
Says Lazy Daisy offers a nice seated brunch, useful for avoiding lines.
- Recommendsu/beef-supreme in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2024taste
Recommends this cafe's sweet stacked pancake for a sugary start, with a photo link.
- Recommendsu/countingrussellcrows in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2023
Says Lazy Daisy is the answer and the list can end there.
- Recommendsu/yummily in r/askTO · Nov 2025taste
Recommends Lazy Daisy, praising its biscuits.
- Recommendsu/identifiedintention in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025
Picks Lazy Daisy as their top choice and praises it highly.
- Caveatu/SheerDumbLuck in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024taste
Found Lazy Daisy just okay and asks what people like about it.
- Recommendsu/crispycheese in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2024taste
Says the cinnamon roll pancakes here are their favourite.
- Caveatu/abclife in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2024taste
Did not enjoy the breakfast food on a visit and would not recommend it.
- Mixedu/IndependenceGood1835 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024price
Calls Lazy Daisy's great but says it's pricey next to cheap fast-food breakfasts.
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