My in law family talks about this restaurant all the time and my partner wanted our son and me to experience something he used to experience with his late grandfather. I was excited since I’ve been wanting to try it since he’s been telling me, the minute we got there, we were warned by my mother in law & niece about our waitress attitude, I understand being the only waitress is overwhelming but I’ve never been so in welcomed at a restaurant in my life and being indigenous, it happens a lot but this experience was obviously not racism just overwhelming but no matter how much you have to keep up, you don’t take it out on what looked like your biggest table at the moment. As I was done making my order, I was about to order my sons single pancake and she disregarded my son & my niece and her friend mentioned the look she had when she had to go back to me to simply write down a single pancake. We were still waiting for refills after getting our food, despite being by the cash and trying to get her attention that seemed to just be ignored by her - that I ended up sharing my drink with my niece. The food was good but after a half hour, my partner and I started not to feel good and as we mentioned that, my niece spoke up and started talking about how her bacon didn’t taste right. We didn’t want to assume anything right away since we aren’t early morning breakfast eaters so we went on with our day. This was Tuesday the 1st, the next day wasn’t feeling the greatest but didn’t think anything of it until Thursday morning when I had to go to the hospital and now I’m hit with a bacteria infection from food poisoning. I’m hoping it’s not from the restaurant as I would like to come back and hope for a better experience but cant guarantee when that will be I’ve never experience food poisoning this intense.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

I have mixed emotions on this place. The food was really good but the establishment is run down. Even though they did some touch ups years back there is a lot of dust, rust, and even food stuck on things that it should not be stuck on. The ceiling has a lot of water damage and stains. I don’t even want to think about what the kitchen looks like. We waited 40 minutes for breakfast this morning. The coffee was good but not real hot. The place is not very big but it was packed and there was only one waitress. She did an excellent job keeping up with everything. This is not a place that I would frequent but again, the food was very good. You would have to check it out for yourself before you form an opinion.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Eggs and Peameal Bacon
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Parking
There are 4 or 5 spots right in front of the restaurant and then street parking.
Wheelchair accessibility
This restaurant is not wheelchair accessible

For old times sake I am not giving a lesser score. However, we had not been for a while, but we're really disappointed in the food. The portion sizes were very meager and the plates were not put together very well. Also my roast beef seemed as though it had been reheated in a microwave. It was dry, leathery and had an off taste. The worst impression though was how filthy the booths were. The seats were stained and in terrible repair. Perhaps they are waiting for another production crew to fix them. We chose to sit at the counter instead. The vinyl seats seemed like a safer option. It's also time to fix those stairs outside. They are unsafe and the rise is too high for people with mobility issues. They should also replace the chairs with ones that are higher than 15" . Many people have issues sitting in such low seats. Don't think we will be back.

I ate there recently, somebody I know told me that the staff there aren't top friendly with people who aren't white. I wanted to disregard it as maybe wrong profiling. But, sad to say I am very wrong. Some of the servers there seemed to not take my as seriously as the other white customers. They didn't give me condiments to my food. I felt like it took a bit longer to get to me. My food came cold for some reason. It seems like to me the staff doesn't want to serve anyone else who is not white. Just my impression, I don't understand especially in 2023 that this behavior exists. PLEASE HIRE NON RACIST STAFF, learn that Canada is a mutli-racial country.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Combo with Side of Pancake

Went to Ted's for lunch - ordered a toasted western on rye. I added cheese and sliced tomato - it was hot, piled high and delicious! Best fries ever on the side. Ordered coleslaw too - came with dill pickle slices - also delicious. Coffee was hot and steady. Waitress was professional and on the ball. Great experience. Excellent value for the money. Restaurant is diner style with a '60's feel - will be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Parking
Free parking on the street, in front of Ted's and out back
Kid-friendliness
Family environment - kids welcome - kid's menu - good prices

I really liked eating, here, haven't been back in a few years but I remember the food being really good. The pancakes were fluffy, moist and delicious. Breakfast was always served as you ordered it and it was always came ot hot. I remember the chicken fingers being big, juicy and plump and very tasty. But, my favorite was always the fries and gravy; the fries were always crispy and hot and covered in a thick and rich brown gravy, sinfully delicious! I'd be back if they had vegan food. A few movies have been filmed here, also. A great diner with good atmosphere and good food.

This place has been around since I was a kid. It's changed hands once or twice over the years but they've kept it the same. Food has always been good and friendly service. The place could use a little cosmetic upgrading starting with the seats at the booths.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Wheelchair accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible unfortunately.

My family and I on Sundays often make efforts to find new places to have breakfast together - today we discovered TED's Restaurant and loved it. Its a quaint diner-style place that's located on Old Kingston Road in Toronto. Reasonably priced too. I noticed some other yummy stuff on their menu and if their all-day breakfast is anything to go by, I will definitely be visiting again for lunch or dinner. Kept it simple today with a nice cheese and sausage omlette, home-fries, toast with marmalade, an OJ to wash everything down and a coffee to cap it all

A Highland Creek culinary fixture and a location for countless movies and TV shoots get your family and friends to Ted's as soon as possible. Hot coffee and the best breakfast east of The Don River are what will bring you, the atmosphere and great service will bring you back time and again. Parking is tough, but you'll find a spot. It's on Old Kingston Road, so travel back in time to Ted's today.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Love it!! Hidden breakfast place that you can get satisfied in low $10s or even under! The food isn’t spectacularly amazing but it’s delicious enough to make you want to go again, considering the price and the staff’s service. The staffs service is one of the best ones I’ve experienced — friendly but not too much like some places make you feel you need to be super nice, and efficient but never randomly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This is the perfect small-town diner. The workers were absolutely lovely. All of them had worked there for years and it was so fun to talk to them about the development of the diner. Several shows and commercials have been filmed in this little spot! The food was AMAZING. Our milkshakes were the perfect consistency and the food was quality.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This is my second time ordering an egg sandwich from this location. Asking the eggs to be over easy. The eggs are over well done hard, try, no salt like I asked . When I called to express this was the second time the person who answered the phone asked if I wanted to speak to the chef, when he came in the line he asked me what can he even do…. Terrible customer service ! It even happens when I’ve dined in…
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Omg— most wonderful place— interior is fairly authentic and breakfast. Pancake was out of the world. It was fluffy tree at the same time and bacon. Oh my gosh I need to try even French toast with your delicious and coffee was amazing to your choice. Reversible working very hard. It’s a nice place. It feels like I was traveling back in time. I would love to come back here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

My boyfriend took me here. His parents used to take him here when he was little. It brought back so many memories for him. And the food... huge portions with low prices. Everything was delicious! The staff are fast and friendly. I highly recommend Ted's!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Combo with Side of Pancake

Amazing cozy little place with a nice 80s ambiance. Building’s a little old but that works in its favor. The service was absolutely great and gave just the right amount of attention and answered all our questions about the menu. The prices are extremely reasonable and the servings are generous. Amazing bang for buck. The food was also pretty nice, although the potatoes we had did taste a little stale.

Every December it has become a ritual to go here Very very old restaurant that has outlasted all gentrification of Toronto It's an old school diner I hope they never change Very affordable breakfast
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Combo with Side of Pancake

ONE OF THE SERVERS ASSAULTED MY SON. He ripped the menu out of his hands, knocking him over. He didn't make eye contact with anyone at the table and didn't say a word. After, when I confronted the server he gave an insincere apology and said my son was distracting him, so it was 50-50. They deleted my last review.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

You can’t get better than Teds!!! The food is always that home style cooking you crave from a diner! Most of the servers are amazing, weekends could be better but during the week it’s always on point and the coffee cup never runs empty!! Definitely worth the drive to Highland Creek!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

I've come here many times over the years since very young, and I am now 40 years old. Mom and I enjoyed a delicious breakfast. I'm glad you've stayed strong over the years to continue to provide high excellence in food service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great restaurant friendly people work here. Food was really good and have decent prices. Very clean. Very retro. Love it. Wish they opened for dinner.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Combo with Side of Pancake, 222 Combo

We've been to Ted's on several occasions and usually have amazing service. Today, not so much. Service was very slow, order not taken properly, refills on our coffee never came. We had the Western Omlette which had too much onion. I'll give it a pass today because I know it's an amazing little place and everyone has an off day. More

Nostalgia is on the menu here. Step back in time to a simpler era over classic breakfast and lunch dishes. We were served quickly and efficiently, with enthusiasm from our server. We didn't catch his name name, but he's a pro! Our food came out quickly, was hot and adequately seasoned and the price was right. We love Ted's!

Very chill dinner with great people working there. Always very welcoming and warm. Sometimes it's pretty busy, but never had a problem getting a table. Love the milkshakes and the bacon corner. Typical diner fare so don't expect anything that fancy or to blow your mind. But it's comfort food in a great atmosphere.

This restaurant has an old-school look and feel to it. I thought the food was mediocre, however, the potatoes that came with the Breakfast Combo tasted DELICIOUS! There was only one waitress so it was hard to get her attention when it got busy.

I am on a quest to try all of the older breakfast spots and i was unfortunately disappointed by this one. The ambience is exactly what i want; old school diner feel. Excellent. Unfortunately the excellence stops there - The home fries had

Haven't been to this spot since I was a teenager (years ago) I used to frequent it often with friends and always had a great experience. Wanted my good friend to experience what I once knew to be a great restaurant with great food and

The portions of food are large,the place has a homey feel,i have been going here for years,watch out weekends are super busy and its always fresh tasty food with good prices to match,waitresses are friendly and fast to serve you. More

It’s a neighborhood favorite been around for ever! I lived in this area for almost 40 years and the place hasn’t changed. Still serves an amazing breakfast and the staff are really friendly. The place to go when in the area.

This place is exactly what it promises to be. A diner with standard fare. The food is reliably good, reasonably priced diner fare and the service is always pleasant. I always enjoy my visits to Ted's.

I love old diners. Ted's fits the bill perfectly. When I dont feel like making breakfast..you know where to find me
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The best damn breakfast in all of Toronto. Even better than the ones in NYC! Everything was on point, bacon was perfect, peameal was perfect, I mean WOW.

Great food and staff. The breakfast 2 2 2 is a must order. Only downside is parking lot and the dining room could use a lot of freshening up. More

A warm and cozy spot with lots of locals. We got breakfast here and service was quick and friendly. Portions were generous and the food was good.

I always get the French toasts - big portions and tastes home cooked - which I love! The staff are really friendly and always accommodating!

I love the old school diner feel that Ted's has with very cool blue seating. I tried the steak and it was amazingly cooked to perfection.

A nice slice of authentic breakfast diner atmosphere, with a reliably delicious breakfast
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Service was friendly, the place looks like a diner out of the movies. Good for quick cheap eats!

I cannot think of another restaurant in Scarborough where you get better value for you money.

Routinely visit for a great reliable breakfast.
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Good portion! Good food! Great service!