The Senator
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend The Senator, and many name it as a breakfast spot. Some call the food tasty, and one would pick it for breakfast if limited to one day. One diner who once loved it says they stopped going.
Address
The Senator, 249 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1V8, 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/GeologistKey4274 in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026
Names The Senator when asked where to eat near the Chelsea hotel.
- Recommendsu/Sport_Ancient in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026taste
Agrees Senator is a good pick: tasty but somewhat pricey, and its breakfast menu runs only on weekends.
- Recommendsu/DAN_Gri in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2025
Includes The Senator in their list of breakfast picks.
- Mixedu/did_i_or_didnt_i in r/askTO · Jul 2025price
Once loved it, but says it became expensive and they have not been back in years.
- Recommendsu/drtreble07 in r/askTO · Feb 2024
Names The Senator as a breakfast pick.
- Recommendsu/Pitiful-Conclusion31 in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026taste
Says Senator is tasty but a bit expensive.
- Recommendsu/TorontoProper in r/askTO · May 2025
Lists it among recommended breakfast spots.
- Recommendsu/futongbo in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Names The Senator as a breakfast suggestion.
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- Recommendsu/geniebythesea in r/askTO · Apr 2024
Suggests a greasy-spoon breakfast option close to the hotel.
- Caveatu/bookshopscoffeestops in r/askTO · Sep 2026price
Gives this place the highest price symbol, signalling very high cost.
- Recommendsu/LdnOntLocal3 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2024
Names The Senator as closer to downtown for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/Big80sweens in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2025
Would probably choose The Senator for breakfast if limited to one day.
- Recommendsu/themangosong555 in r/askTO · May 2025
Names it as a recommendation.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.