School

“Hands down the best eggs benny I’ve ever had. So fresh and flavorful! I also appreciated the side was salad and not potatoes. Made for a light but very filling meal. I’m already making plans to come back. We came in just after 10am and it hadn’t filled up yet so we could hear each other talk. The food came out quite quickly which I appreciated. Great experience overall”

“Absolutely fulfilled my dream to taste legendary Canadian thick pancakes with maple sirup, the portion is ideally for brunch, super tasty. I am Happy and highly recommend! We were on Monday morning and should not wait to be seated, have chosen place we wanted. First time when I want to pay tea money )))”

“We went to School for breakfast this weekend, and it reminded us why it’s one of the best breakfast spots in Toronto. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Their signature sweet bacon is absolutely incredible — crispy, caramelized, and unlike anything else. The Super Cheesy Bacon French Toast is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and truly unforgettable. Every dish feels creative and carefully made, which makes School stand out from so many other brunch places in the city. Definitely a must-visit for breakfast lovers.”

“Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) The Vibe & Seating My friend booked this spot for us to catch up after I just got back from vacation. It’s clearly riding high on the influencer hype—there was a line out the door when we arrived. We lucked out and got a table for two right away, but the placement was awkward, right in the middle of the main walkway where staff and customers are constantly passing by. That said, I really liked the school-themed decor; it creates a fun, aesthetically pleasing environment. The Service A mixed bag. Our black coffee came out quickly, but the kitchen was incredibly slow. We were both starving by the time our meals finally arrived, which made the long wait even more frustrating. The Food Black Coffee: Standard. It came out fast and tasted exactly as you'd expect. The Pancake: A major letdown. Despite all the online hype, the texture was completely off—it tasted and felt much more like a muffin than a proper pancake. Waitress's Recommendation: We ordered a savory dish based on the server's suggestion, but it ended up being pretty tasteless. I don't mind a lighter flavor profile, but for the price, it lacked any real seasoning or character. The Verdict You're definitely paying an "influencer tax" here. The prices are relatively high for the quality of food you actually get on the plate. It's a great spot for the visual aesthetic and a casual gathering with friends, but between the slow kitchen and the mediocre food, it's a one-and-done for me. I probably won't be returning.”

“Food is the saving grace, service needs some attention. Took a long time to get seated even with a reservation, but it was Sunday and busy sure. When we ordered, the waitress first came around for drinks and then for food, so it was just unnecessarily long to break it up when we could’ve ordered both together. We all ordered either “the safe bet” or the avocado toast special, but when she read back the order it was 5 of the toast even though we only wanted 2. Good thing she asked so it was fixed. But when the food came, it was the wrong dishes so we had to send it back. From reservation to food it was roughly an hour, which is a long time for brunch food. We scarfed down the food because it was delicious but wish we would’ve had it earlier cause everyone was hungry.”