Wimpy’s Diner

Was ok I expected burger to be little more juicy but that burger was drier than dessert. Will not come back again, Five Guys has better burgers.

Long over due review. We haven’t been in almost 2 years. Is this fair, you may wonder, but take it as a warning :)
The first time BF and I came, service super friendly and food was awesome diner food. I totally LMAO when I saw someone receiving the ‘regular’ sizes burger. Omg I’d never seen anything so hugely ridiculous (except on American food shows. lol). I had fish and chips and portion was giant, BF had a burger I think. Everything was so good we couldn’t wait for an excuse to come back. Got take out about a month later, it was good, but suffered from being, well. take out. That’s not on them. Went maybe 6 – 8 wks later, noticed a young guy at the ‘helm’ (aka kitchen) chattin’ it up with a buddy. Ordered liver and onions and I fish and chips. Liver was tough and not cooked properly (no little sear on the outside) and it just so happened all the pieces were full of tendons — ok, I know liver is gross for most people, but we love it and this was pretty damn bad. Mashed potato were barely warm, same with the gravy. My fish was soo disappointing. ThicK! batter, not exaggerating saying it was ¾ inch top and bottom. Batter was of course raw inside. The waitress was nice when I sent it back, they re-​coked it, but you could easily tell this kid behind the grill totally could give a damn. We have been ‘afraid’ to go back even though we live very close by. I’ve been tempted, but I’ll keep up on my fellow Unilocalers to steer me the right way. Inconsistent! is my best way to describe. Good luck

Nice place to go. I think they are targeting older visited as most the signs and themes correspondence to the 60 s. I liked that tho and it was nice to check it. The server was very unique she was good with special attitude. We came for the breakfast special which was before 10. It was cheap but not as good quality. As I had better breakfasts. But the you cannot go wrong for the price you pay.

Nothing ever disappoints at this Wimpy’s location. The burgers are tasty, greasy and filling. The poutines have the perfect cheese to gravy ratio, with fluffy soggy fries. Breakfast is always on point, great sausage, and the grilled cheese with bacon is where it’s at. One of my favourite breakfast spots.

Amazing comfort food at a good price, served by great people! A retro ambiance with an amazing sense of community.

Wimpys is a classic diner. I love the old school vibe here and the booths and juke boxes they have in each section! (to be seen and not heard so I hear!) they have a great early bird special for only about 5 dollars before tax! Which is far and few nowadays. The portions are huge and well worth your money’s worth! Service was very friendly and knowledgable about the products. Thank you for recommendation for the sausage and home fries with my eggs was deeeelicious!

Nothing special. Decent breakfast. Their burger is disgusting in my opinion, as its extremely thin and tastes like meat loaf. I know a lot ofpeople like it because it’s big but I think it’s gross. Service is good. I’d go for their fries and gravy, or for breakfast.

Went for dinner, had a club sandwich,
seven out of 10 stars. Service was good, waited too long for the check.

This is actually my first review in Unilocal, since I got so many useful information from it, it is my time to contribute, plz bare with my long words, just try to price as much as useful information as possible)
We went to this location particular due to so many positive reviews in Unilocal.
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! WORST EXPERIENCE IN RECENT 5 YEARS.
First, positive things. Food is not bad, but not good neither, more like A&W burger level.
After we get there, a white-​skin more than average body shape waitress recommend the wholy cow burger, which is NOT in the menu, what she didn’t tell us is the price for 10oz wholy cow burger is TWICE PRICE AS OTHER 20oz burgers.(yes, one 10 oz wholy cow burger is equal 40oz normal burger they offered, and she didn’t tell us the price, just kept selling it to us, and we are not cautious enough to ask the price, our bad). ASK FOR THE PRICE BEFORE BUYING THE WHOLY COW BURGER!
She don’t let us to order the burger itself even though in the bill it said «add mashed potato +4.99, we kept told her that we don’t want it and it might be wasted, wasting food is not good, she just insisted to ask us to order, we have no choice to order it (we don’t wAnt to leave cuz we drive all the way just in order to taste their good reviewed foods:(
Then the service, no smiles whatsoever, she and another waitress just thrown the plates on the table, no single polite ‘you r welcome’ after more than ten «thank you» from us. The second we finished our meal, the waitress brought us the bill even though we told her that we want to pay it after our friend came back from washroom, she just ignore our words and brought the machine and stand beside us and staring at us, which make all of us very very uncomfortable.
All in all, food is not bad, but if you are looking for a pleasant eating experience, I REALLY REALLY DOUBT THAT. All of us just think they are so eager to earn cash rather than giving you a good eating experience.

If what you’re craving is the classic beef dip, then this is the place to get one! Soft ciabatta bun packed with shaved beef and a tasty au jus to dip it all in. No fancy mayo, sautéd veggies or cheese. Just the classic diner style beef dip. Love it!

Its Friday night. I was craving something greasy. I grabbed my cellphone and looked for a nearby restaurant and set the filter to 4+ stars rating, $ affordable, and of course free WiFi. Well Unilocal suggested this place for me.
I love the décor. Its so old fashion you might think you just stepped out of a DeLorean after driving 88mph! (Speaking of, its 2015 already!).
Now to the food. The menu is huge and has pretty much everything you want from a diner. I ordered their famous burger (picture attached). It came with ketchup, mustard, lettuce, pickles, onions. The patty was too big for the bun which is awesome. Meat was tasty. Veggies were fresh. Absolutely no complains. Service was quick and friendly. I am surely a fan of this diner. Next time I will try their breakfast.

My new breakfast go to spot. By breakfast I mean I want to eat everything on the menu at all times of day. It’s a small spot and always seems to be filled with happy couples, families, kids and adorable grandparents. Staff is super sweet and helpful and my coffee cup is always full.
I’ve tried:
— poutine — full of cheese and gravy. It’s savory and filling and delicious. Definitely recommend.
— fish and chips but I never actually get the chips, just the fish. So crispy and soft and just yum. I order it every time I come.
— the ultimate club sandwich. Meh. It’s ok, there’s a lot of bacon and the portion is huge but I don’t know how I feel about the chicken breast in it (turkey.?). It’s a bit dry, whatever it is. Comes with coleslaw like the other sandwiches. Coleslaw is kind of soggy. I’d give this one a 3 out of 5.
— eggs are done to perfection. The Benedict is a must have but I’m sad they don’t have smoked salmon :(
Overall, huge fan. Will keep coming back and trying to eat my way through the huge and overwhelming menu!

Don’t know if it is true, but someone has told me this is the first Wimpy’s in Toronto. The décor is an adorable 60’s and 70’s feel, including the booths. I ordered a Striploin Steak dinner because I felt like having a cheap steak. In other words, quality was not my number one concern. The steak meat was okay, diner style. As expected, medium rare became medium well. The home fries were good not great.
This local gem has average steak for a diner (below average for a steakshouse of course) but exceptional services. I was served by 2 waitresses. Both were diner-​style friendly and talked to me like I were a regular (I am not). They took my order while I waited for a table, so I could sip on an ice tea while I waited. I was never rushed out even though there was a line waiting for tables.
I am going to give 3 stars for cheap steak plus an extra 0.5 star for services. Since I am sure this will be a 4-​starred joint for all day breakfast, I boldly go 4 stars anyway.

Saturday morning breakfast at Wimpy’s was definitely a nice experience. This franchise on Yonge St in Thornhill was convinient for our family to hit up. The place is quite small, but cozy, with american vintage décor posted all over the walls, along with the old style countertop bar/​bar stools. However do try and come here earlier if for Breakfast or you can find yourself waiting, but not too long.
The service we had was very efficient, and up-​beat! after all this diner is always packed, so hence its needed lol…
Now the works! after contemplation, I resorted to having their French Toast breakfast! wow! were the portions more than enough. Two big slices French Toast, three sausages, eggs, and fruits on the side.
I was able to smooch some potatos off my gramps plate, and yum was it good… In terms of coming back to Wimpy’s, no need to think twice about it!
I was extremely satisfied with everything, the food, service, affordability, and ambience!

I’ve been coming to this restaurant for over 15 years. Always consistently delicious food. Try the eggs benny. It’s also a very popular spot. Parking is tight, so park next door next to the paint place. Expect to wait a few minutes for a seat, as the restaurant is smaller than other wimpy’s in the GTA. Trust me it’s well worth the wait. Very cool old timey feel to this place. Posters, plackards and jukeboxes are on the wall. Staff is quick and helpful. If you’re not in a rush and you want some great comfort food, this hits the spot.

Wimpy’s has been my go-​to greasy spoon and all-​day breakfast spot in Thornhill as far back as I can remember. Their food has consistently been great and the portion sizes are ample for the price. They have the best home-​fries I’ve yet to eat (rather than standard square cubes, they do a pre-​boiled sliced variety which is always homemade). Everything is fresh, made-​to-​order, and served with a smile. Despite the expected increase in price over the years, I still continue to return with family and friends when in the mood for diner-​style food. Back when I first started going, the owners/​cooks were two older Macedonians (who I and everyone else) thought were husband and wife. They have long since retired and the current owner is a younger gentleman who is frequently present during the day to greet customers and oversee the operation. He is credited with bringing real on-​site smoked meats to the location. A new, somewhat renovated dining area with better air conditioning, flat panel TVs, and additional memorabilia offers a comfortable and homey place to enjoy your meal.

Wimpy’s is a franchised diner. Not all are the same though, since a good diner is usually run by a family or close team of staff. There are Wimpy’s that would get one star, but this location has consistent and freindly staff and decent food.

My son and I are regulars there. We go there every other Sunday for a brunch. The staff is friendly, the food is comfort food, but of a good quality. The atmosphere, oh the atmosphere is of old American movies. I love it. The music, the posters, the nice time together in a diner where we can stuff ourselves with whatever our hearts desire and not be bothered by anyone. The waiters respond in a glimpse of an eye and are accomodating and friendly. I think, I mentioned it already, but it is worth repetition, since, I think it is very important. See you soon, Wimpy’s.

Arriving at any Wimpy’s no matter what the time of day, the question in my mind is always «Do I do all day Breakfast OR the burger»? Yes of course they have a scrumptious menu prepared to grease any spoon into submission, but for my money its either a) or b).
For those of you whom have never had the pleasure of visiting a Wimpy’s (aptly named after the cheap, scheming burger Barron friend of Pop-​eye), its the perfect place for a quick meal any time of day. The staff is warm, local and usually reminds me of my Mom or a cool sweetheart aunt.
The décor in my mind is the tops, small malt-​shop style booths with tons of quirky road, vintage coca-​cola and movie signs, clutter the wall amidst 1950s memorabilia (looks like a James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis fan club had a field day in here).
Aesthetics and ambiance aside, lets get back to the real draw here: Foods! Ill be sure to review the breakfast menu on a follow up review some other time, but my lunch yesterday made me full, sleepy, and smiley and I must tell you all about it.
I ordered the Wimpy’s Famous Hamburger Combo (ordered a Coke and a Greek Salad) w/​Bacon and Cheddar cheese on top. The burger naturally comes with all the fixin’s: lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, may, mustard, relish, but none of that matters when the burger arrives. An 8 inch long OVAL burger pattie protrudes a solid 2.5 inches on either side of the already sizeable sesame seed toasted bun.
The SEP (standard eating procedure) for these burgs is to nibble your way around the meat until you hit bun and work away from there. I’ve near failed at this bodacious badass burger on several occasions, but always have found the will to push through and pack it in.
The last item I wanna rap about is the unexpected value of their Greek salad. It was the first time I had ordered it, and aside from not properly preparing the iceberg lettuce (it was a tad chunky for my liking), the portion was hearty and there was so much feta cheese that my bowl looked like a feta cheese salad sundae. Delish.
Lastly, because Wimpy was such a cheapskate it would be a sin to make his signature meal pricey. Total meal cost was around $ 13 +tip (thats with adding cheese and bacon)
Dining here will never leave you spouting Wimpy’s once famous line «I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a Hamburger today»
NOM :)

Found this place in December 2011 while visiting Toronto and wanted a better option than overpriced breakfast at the hotel. Cute little diner with retro décor and friendly staff. We all opted for breakfast and were pleased. Being from the US South, we were a bit confused as to what ‘peameal bacon’ was, but our waitress was happy to explain. I loved their home fries — nice and dark on the outside. My omelette was good, but nothing mind-​blowing.
Overall — just what we were looking for. Nice local place to grab some greasy-​spoon style breakfast and get on with our day. This is certainly not the place to linger over a long brunch — there were customers waiting for seats the entire time we were there.