You will definitely need to wait for a table here but I think the wait is worth it - at least if you don't have to stand outside in the rain or snow. Portions here are large! I had an omelette with sauteed butternut squash, leeks, kale & Harvarti - absolutely delicious! Loved the Potato Salad too - a perfect mix of dill, Dijon and spices.

The place has a old school, vintage feel with posters... more

I visit this place on every trip up from Buffalo. Auntie and Uncles is by far my favorite Toronto breakfast spot. Yes, there will be a wait, and you will have to stand outside, but its worth the wait. The place is extremely small, kind of divey but I think its perfect! If feels like you're sitting in grandmas kitchen back in the 1940's.
The waitress remembers us every time we come back, I have... more

You want to know the secret to getting into this secret Brunch society?

Either you come right before they open, or right before they close.

Yes, that's the motherloving secret. If you come at 2:30pm (they close at 3), if you get there at 2:40, that's perfect.

The prices are great. The food is fantastic, and the ambience is fun and kitschy.

Worst customer service. They don't acknowledge guests in line. There were 2 tables of 6 empty for the entire 20 minutes we waited, 8 people left and still the line was not acknowledged. Sad. Won't be back

Search for the best brunch places in Toronto and this place definitely comes up.

The long line-up was the biggest turn off for me.The service is really slow too.

The interior,although very cramped, has a very warm feeling to it which I liked.
The food was good but nothing exceptional.I ordered an omelette with a side of potatoes and I enjoyed it.Although I did not feel there was anything that... more

Aunties and uncles has a delicious grilled Canadian cheddar with bacon. This goes really well with their homemade ketchup. I've been to this place several times and I always end up getting the grilled Canadian cheddar. The pancakes were good but not fluffy enough. Be prepared for a long wait on the weekends. Also, it's cash only which is inconvenient

I came here to see what the hype is all about. Huge disappointment. The food was good I guess. But the wait is just a major turn off. I understand when the restaurant is packed so I have to wait outside. But it was NOT. I saw at least 3 empty tables outside and 1 inside when I arrived. They have been left empty for at least 15 min. And the other dining tables which meant to be for 4-6 people... more

Quirky service but great food give this diner a must have experience for brunch! Go with the potato salad as a side as other helpers have suggested. Breakfast tacos bit spicy for me but coffee & orange juice was fresh and blueberry pancakes that my hubby had were scrumptious! He didn't even want to share...lol!

I've always liked the food here but we rarely go anymore because only idiots line up for food. Sooooo.....we were heading to the market for breakfast early on a Saturday morning recently and A & U's is on our path and I suggested we stop in there instead as it was just opening and there were only a few toque-wearing hipsters mingling around (Whew!) We grabbed a patio seat and ordered pretty... more

I don't understand why this place is so hyped. We went there after hearing good things about it on a fine Saturday morning. There was a huge line and we had to wait for 45 minutes before getting a place (further inflating the hype).

We ordered the usual omelates and stuff since we didn't want to eat the special burger in the morning,the food was nothing special or extraordinary. There is a... more

Service is incredibly slow. I read the reviews before coming and thought it was weird that anyone would dock so many stars for bad service. Now I understand. It took me about ninety minutes to eat here, and I was only actually eating for twenty of those minutes. I walked in right after two people were seated. There were seats available. I made intermittent eye contact with the servers for at... more

One of those super popular brunch places in Toronto on most people's bucket list however was disappointed with the overall experience when I came here with a gf on a Saturday afternoon.

Atmosphere: Very poor. Liked how there were benches outside on the patio. Didn't really find anything different from the way the restaurant was designed.

Price: Not bad. Most items are under $10 which is... more

I do not understand the popularity of this place. Everything on their menu can easily be made at home for a fraction of the cost, and you won't have to line up and wait to be served for AGES. Not worth it at all there are many many many far better brunch restaurants in the city. Like come on it's just basics please do something at least a little interesting!

So rude. I never give 1-star reviews but think it is absolutely necessary in this case.
Barely acknowledged our existence when we arrived (inside I was already thinking 'f-this, lets go', but we were with a few other people) then acted as if it was a complete nuisance to bring us food and coffee. Food was so-so.
Cash only.

Good location. Warm welcoming home kitchen atmosphere. Fair price.
Ordered banana oatmeal pancake. I will say it is average. Delicious but nothing special. It is not puffy enough for me. They just put the oatmeal on top. I expected more.
Kind of disappointed because of me high expectation. But still a cute place to go.

!!!!EXTREMELY RUDE SERVICE!!!!!

Went here the other day with friends..had the stake burger which was more great. Stake was cooked perfectly. I would've easily given this place a 5 star, but the servers we're just rude. I had no clue why and maybe we just happen to be unlucky to get these two but the chic was so snippy with my friend and when I asked for the bill at the end the guy that served... more

This was my first time at Aunties & Uncles. I have heard great things about it and that it is one of Toronto's best brunch places. The food was great but I have never experienced worse service in my life. The second we arrived there we were not greeted properly by the server. We were awkwardly standing in front of him for a few minutes until he would acknowledge us to seat us. It seemed like we... more

If you don't want to wait in line for 20 minutes to an hour on the weekends you MUST COME WHEN THEY OPEN. If you don't and complain about the line up after 9 you don't know what's up.

Yes, they are a little snobby here but the price, food quality, and quantity is so worth it. There aren't a lot of places in the area where you can get brunch for two for 20 bucks that's actually good. I've been... more

Went in thinking this place would be amazing and it turned out just good. My omlet was really heavy on everything but the egg and the challah toast was good but retrospectively I think I much prefer it un-toasted, savor all its softness. Coffee was solid and the potatoes salad was unexpectedly great.

My wife's banana oatmeal pancakes were incredible. If it wasn't so hard to get a table I might... more

Definitely get the banana oatmeal pancakes. Also highly recommend the potato salad. Even the toast is amazing.
Worth the line up and the wait.

love their omelet!!

good : good price/ friendly server
bad : only cash/ u should wait in the line/ location

Came here twice, and both times just as satisfied (and forgot that was it was a cash-only place...).

The most recent one, I got the omelet of the day which was with spinach, havarti (!!), and other assorted veggies. For the price of only $8.75, you get that + I had the potato salad and tossed greens. I'm not much of a fan of potato salad, but for this one I'll make an exception (would of been... more

Really delicious brunch here! The wait was a bit long, but it was what they estimated so we couldn't complain. The grilled cheese was fabulous, as was the tomato soup (soup of the day) and the banana pancakes. Another friend had one of the breakfast sandwiches and loved it! The potato salad was A++ and I wish I had gotten some to go! Will definitely return next time I am in Toronto!

It is cash... more

We were lucky and didn't have to wait too long to sit inside the small establishment. The decor of this place is cute, but the washroom downstairs feels a bit like a storage room. I ordered a hot chocolate, and scrambled eggs with bagel, potato salad, and breakfast sausage. The food and drink tasted ok, the portion was fine, but the sausage was undercooked and it gave me an upset stomach. Not... more

So I haven't been here in ages and never on a weekday. Bonus: No weekday lineup - YAAY! Tip: CASH ONLY PEOPLE! I was curious to see if the quality of food had been maintained. Yep! We sat downstairs, (love the surroundings - all decor from mostly the 50's - formica kitchen tables, signs, wall decorations, tons of stuff to look at) there were 2 or 3 tables full on the main floor, but it was... more

Food looks great, kitchen folk look focused and on point.
The service is absolutely atrocious.
The owner needs to send in secret diners and observe some of the service staff.
Send in a few difficult diners and see how quickly the initial disinterest turns into well you can go f@!k yourself.

I've only been here once but I did really love it. Service was a bit weird though, our waitress wasn't very communicative! However, my croque monsieur was excellent. It feels like you're having breakfast in someone's living room in the 1960's. Super kitsch.

Definitely not worth the wait.

Sure the decor and homey feeling of mismatched old school kitchen and chairs is cute but the food is nothing special and the lineups - even on a weekday in good weather - is crazy.

If you are hipster phobic, don't even think about going here!

Service was slow and having to ask several times for the bill was frustrating, no wonder the lineups are so long.

Cute little mom and pop vibe on college street. Weekends expect to wait 30mins to get a seat. Sandwiches are great but a bit pricey. Service is great as well.

This place has gotten lots of fan fare, and has some good attributes, but my latest experience there was sub-par. It's tiny, so you always have to wait and they seem fairly slow an turning over tables. With a giant line outside we still waiting 25 minutes for our food after ordering. The pocket sandwich was disappointing, particularly the bread but the whole thing just didn't do it for me. Egg... more

I would agree with "mediocre at best".
Everything is prepared on a greasy flat top and is pretty heavy in taste and texture. It's a pretty standard "diner breakfast" with higher prices and an attempt to be dressier than it really is. I don't understand the lineup and I wouldn't go back.

I love this place. So tiny and cute, doesn't seem to fit more than 10 tables if that. It has been at this same location for about 18 years which is incredible for any restaurant along the college strip which has a notorious turnover rate. That shows this is a classic. It is a very chill atmosphere, that being said don't go of your in a rush because service is amazing in the sense they take the... more

Aunties and uncles are definitely one of the best brunch places in Toronto - the taste of the food amazed me at my first vist, especially their KETCHUP - yes, the damn KETCHUP. The homemade sun-dried tomato ketchup have always stunned me.
Also, I love their club sandwich. The chicken breasts are properly grilled, and severed along with the crispy toasts. It makes my mouth watered just by... more

We were a group of 4 and went for brunch on a cold winter day. The wait was insane, almost an hour (after being told it would be half an hour or so). The waitress was rude when we asked how long the wait would be, and the efficiency in seating people was really subpar.

When we finally received our food, which took about 45min, it was mediocre at best. I'm quite disappointed after reading all... more

I see a lot of frustrated reviews below...
So let me tell you something.

We all know the food rocks, and it's a small diner, that quite honestly does not require more than one server. So stop your b@!%hing.

They don't care if you leave, they are used to line-ups out the door everyday and they are jaded by it... Cause they hear the same thing over and over from customers. The food rocks, and... more

Classic classic classic. This place should be in a movie. It just looks so good. Prices are low. Quality is high. The decor is wonderful. It gets busy so be prepared to wait for a table. Worth it.

The key to a great experience is good service and we got both. Reminiscent of Hello Toast and Seven West, this eclectic nook off the beaten path delivered the most delicious challah fare I've ever enjoyed. Vegetarians are celebrated with scrumptious, hearty sandwiches and a mayo-free potato salad that is simply divine. I recommend the Croque Monsieur (with lightly dresses provolone), Cinnamon... more

Me and a friend stayed in Toronto for a few days late last year at the Planet Traveller hostel just a few doors away. We were recommended A&Us by the hostel staff for breakfast. When we arrived it was packed and we were put on a wait list and recommended the coffee shop round the corner whilst we waited. A lovely coffee later we sat and ordered the grilled cheese, mine with 'pea-meal' ham,... more

We had brunch at Aunties and Uncles today, and we were surprised to see a long line up on a Tuesday afternoon. We waited about an half an hour before we got seated to our table. The waiters seemed busy and unfriendly. We had the breakfast pocket, breakfast tacos and the apple crisp pancakes, potato salad and home fries. The breakfast pocket was over powered with Dijon mustard and the onions... more

I like this place for brunch but my only problem is that I usually never get a seat before half an hour, so I've started avoiding them.

But awesome food, great ambiance and really good service. If you haven't been there - you should try this place once at least - it's amongst the best brunch places in Toronto.

Cute and kitschy, with a very nostalgic feel. I prefer this place in the summertime, because they have a nice big patio and the line goes more quickly. Unless you go early, the wait can be very long. However, the service is friendly, the portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. Great challah toast!

We went on a weekday but still needed to wait for 20 minus. I love the rustic and vintage style. I had scramble egg with p. bacon and fruit. I was recommend to have the home fries. The bacon and egg were prefect but according to my friend, it wasn't as good as his last visit. But the dish is great overall. The most interesting is the fruit; it's warm pear with cinnamon. Love it!

Had brunch here - good food, good staff. Breakfast tacos were decent, fries were delicious. Got a table right away but after we arrived there were a lot of people waiting. The staff was very friendly and the food was filling and affordable. What else can you really ask from brunch? (NB cash only!)

(Please note that I went on a SATURDAY afternoon)

I would give 3.5 because I had to wait for over an hour for a table of one AND an additional 35minutes for my food to arrive. But I upped to 4.0 stars because their food is pretty on point and the staff also accomodated by giving a free (half) pancake-like-thing (which was actually kind of chewy and hard). It was the fact that they acknowledged... more

Went on a Thursday afternoon and still had to wait for 10mins, but it was worth it! We had the breakfast pocket with home fries, bacon n egg with potato salad and greens, and banana oatmeal pancakes....everything was delicious, staff were friendly. Wish they have better coffee....why can't we have a place like this in our neighbourhood!?

Went here for Sunday brunch with a group of 4 people, after hearing great things about the place and constantly seeing lines out the door. I agree with all previous Yelpers that the wait is insane. They had multiple empty tables for 2, but wouldn't seat anyone in the line until the first groups were seated, which didn't make any sense! Anyway, when we finally sat down to eat our drinks were... more

I came here for Friday brunch with about five friends to celebrate a birthday. We were already aware that the restaurant was very popular and didn't take reservations so we were prepared to wait for a table. I had been there with my husband once before and had enjoyed the lovely Belgian waffles so I was looking forward to going again. By the time I arrived, there was already a small line... more

Great food

Went to this restaurant for breakfast and the food was great. We had to wait almost 10 minute to be seated since it was so packed but it was worth the wait!

Great brunch place in Toronto

I went on a Friday late morning and it was already very busy. The staff were fantastic and very accommodating, and the pancakes were delicious. I did not go inside the restaurant but the patio was great in the sun!

Best breakfast in canada

I was in Canada for 10 days and this was the best brunch/breakfast I had whilst I was there. I happened to stumble across it on my last morning when looking for a bite to eat. The setting is really cool and quirky, plus there is outside seating which is great in the summer. I could onlt get an inside... more

Excellent Brunch

Aunties and Uncles is one of the best brunch places I have visited in Toronto. Expect a very long line up at all times on weekends because the place is extremely popular.
Excellent food all round but try the delicious Breakfast Pocket.

Food is ok but the place is not exciting

We had lunch here. Food is ok, neither exciting nor bad but the restaurant need to be refurbished and cleaned. The first impression was quite negative. I don't think I will come again.

Wins our top brunch award in Toronto

We were in town for a weekend and visited on a Friday morning. We take brunch very seriously and were blown away by the portion size, taste, and service at this location. We waited a few minutes to be seated and the rest was history. The interior vibe was a lot of fun. Cost is very reasonable and it's just... more

Excellent brunch until 15h

Wonderful breakfast/brunch, great selection of eggs, salades, tortillas etc and the best banana oatleal pancakes I've ever had!

Under promised and over delivered

My sister was visiting town and wanted to go out for breakfast. I hopped on the computer to search for something nearby and came across Auties and Uncles. I remembered a few friends of mine mentioning this place and much they liked to, but the written reviews were mixed at best. I decided to go with my friends recommendations and... more

Take it to the limit....yummy

New in town, blog to said go here for a weekend brunch and they were right.
Home fries were delicious, pancakes light and fluffy , yes we had to wait a little while, it was an amazing homely place for breakfast. Eagles playing as you entered was fabulous.
Service was really friendly and the breakfast tacos are also good for... more

Fun atmosphere, interesting people

Aunties and Uncles is near Kensington, and the people watching, especially in line, was fun. There are interesting things to look at one the walls, the place having an eclectic, retro feel. Unfortunately, they were out of waffles when we visited, but the omelettes and apple-cinnamon pancakes were tasty.

Brunch with Family

We picked a place based on reviews to meet family for brunch, and this place was a hit. We arrived after ten hoping to miss the crowd, wrong. There was a line up down the street and it was worth the wait. It might be a small location but the food and service was great. They interacted with the children... more

Fantastic breakfast

We were lucky enough to have what turned out to be a delicious lunch at this fantastic place! Probably best in the city.

Great food, good location, large portions

Hash browns were AWESOME! Great coffee too! Everybody loved their meals! $43 for 3 with juice & coffee!

Incredible pancakes

Aunties and Uncles is a quirky little restsurant. Be sure to arrive early at the weekend, queues start forming quickly and service isn't too prompt so you could be waiting a while.
The food is wicked tasty. Oatmeal banana pancakes were a first for me and an absolute treat!!

Meh, I've had better

Food is just okay, it's by no means bad, but it doesn't have that "wow" factor. Home-fries (hash browns) were mushy. Everyone at our table were under whelmed, but the place stills packs em in, so what do we know?.

Probably won't come back

To start, the food at this place is alright but really not worth the wait.
That's why we showed up right at opening time (9am) to find the place already packed!! I asked the server about this and her response was "what do you want me to do?"
Ok whatever. Turns out they had a couple of tables upstairs (the... more

Yum yum yum

Best brunch i've ever had without a doubt. This place is simply delicious. Can't really fault it. The omelette which was daily special really surprised me. Had feta and curd inside it. The toast was delicious and the tea kept coming. The outside seating was perfect for the super sunny day. Will definitely go back here!

Delicious

This was my first visit to this legendary brunch spot.... and it won't be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast tacos that I ordered and can't wait to try other delicious looking menu options.

Vintage breakfast

A former 50s barbershop, this little place dishes up a great breakfast in a unique retro surrounding.
You might be in for a wait on a weekend with people queuing outside. Fortunately for us it was the first sunny day of spring and the wait, with a coffee from nearby, was an enjoyable one.
The food is good, I had... more

Delicious and worth the wait- and you will be waiting

I've had the chance to go to Aunties and Uncles twice now. Both times have been fantastic.
I've always liked a good breakfast restaurant, and luckily, Toronto is starting to sprout breakfast and brunch options all over the place. Aunties and Uncles is a unique offering in the city - it's likely the most peculiar breakfast spot you'll ever go... more

No Mention of Holiday Closures

Walked out here from the downtown area only to find they are closed ob holiday weekends. We visited on Easter Saturday. Disappointing.

One of the best breakfast spots in TO

Love this place... super small and quaint, really nice patio out front during the warm months.
The options for breakfast food are all so good that we decided to share so we could try two things each...Breakfast burrito was my favorite. Food quality was high, homemade, fresh. Prices are very low, especially compared to the other breakfast spots downtown. Service... more

Raved about... But not that special

This place is hailed as "famous"... Considering the line-ups and that the food isn't actually all that great.. I wouldn't waste my time waiting around. There's more hype than its worth as a breakfast spot.

Goat Cheese Omelet

My daughter took me to Aunties and Uncles, a place which is near one of her former residences from U. of Toronto days. I had often seen it but never eaten there. We sat on the front patio at a picnic table, enjoying the sun and fresh air. The omelet of the day had goat cheese, and we both ordered... more

Best pancakes

What i would do to be able to bring those oatmeal, banana pancakes with me home and enjoy them everyday. Great service, good food quality (all of us who eat loved the food, not just me and the pancakes). Cool venue.

Good Food

A nice small restaurant. The food and service was very good. Cute and cozy with old fashioned decorations.

Good food but dirty restaurant

We were there on a Sunday so not surprisingly there was a long queue and we were seated after approximately 45 minutes. Seating is indeed cramped but breakfast was delicious and not your typical eggs and bacon variety though you could have that if you wished. My only complaint and one that would stop me going there again is that... more

It was just OK

I felt inclined to visit this establishment because I love breakfast/brunch and the reviews have been mainly positive. A more in depth review can be found here:
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Best Breakfast in the City - no question

with home made ketchup and awesome sweet potatoes in their hash browns this is honestly the best breakfast in Toronto. Avoid going on a weekend if possible, but any weekday mid morning you'll get a seat no prob.

My favourite place for brunch in Toronto

I love this place! It is worth the long lineups and the cramped seating. The flavours are very original and the ingredients are all fresh. I highly recommend it!

homey & hipster ambience

Great ambience- homey + hipster.
Really yummy food- i got the Cinnamon French Toast with Bacon + apple cider and everything was great.
Good service- unpretentious and warm
Reasonable prices
I'm sure it's crazy on the weekends, but it was perfect on a Monday afternoon and i was seated immediately- not even half full

Terrific Breakfast

No trip to Toronto is complete without a breakfast at Aunties and Uncles. The decor is bordering on shabby but the food is always hot and delicious. It is never greasy as one might expect breakfast fare to be. The service is very good and the prices reasonable. Take cash as they do not accept credit or debit cards.

Ah! Overrated

If you live in Toronto, you know that there are some fantastic breakfast/ brunch places in the city. Simply put, Aunties and Uncles is at best a grade B minus restaurant.
I had to wait over an hour to get a spot on a Saturday at noon. The food was disappointing. Breakfast tacos were bland and french toast was just... more

Start The Day Genuinely Right

Don't cruise around looking for a sign. This super breakfast spot, on Lippincott St, just north of College, eschews signage, in fact it omits all glitz, relying on a good kitchen, some funky memorabilia haphazardly distrubuted, service that is effective and when you get to know the crew, genuinely friendly. No one will ever say " have a nice day".... more

Casual and very low-key brunch place.

"""Good food, considerably cheap"""

"""Cute and funky, but the service takes all the fun out of it.. they are just plain rude!!"""

Great place for breakfast, take the girls shift

We had such a great breakfast and service from a busy yet welcoming staff, girls only, so we came back. The food was still very delicios but the waiter, now a guy, looked a bit tired and unpatient... Great pancakes!!

Best Breakfast in Toronto

Favourite brunch spot in Toronto

This little hole in the wall brunch spot consistently serves up "comfort" brunch food that is delicious. The decor seems inspired by a flea market, or perhaps your Mom's basement, but that adds to the casual charm of this special breakfast spot.

Grumpy Servers but Fantastic Food

I always promise myself not to go to Aunties and Uncles as the servers are always rude and there is always a wait but somehow find myself lining up with the rest of the neighbourhood for the food. In the summer, you can sit outside and watch College St go by. The waffles are particularly amazing.

Great for brunch...filling food, funky interior...

Great for brunch…filling food, funky interior and yummy potato salad!

Very good but somewhat overrated

This place is very good, but I think it has been overly hyped and have some doubts about whether it's really as good as its supposed to be, at least based on a single visit.
Decor is funk chic. I am sure the kitchen is very clean but the dining room does not appear to be so. I had a... more

Great brunch spot, if you can squeeze in. Worth the wait

Great brunch spot, if you can squeeze in. Worth the wait!

Potatoes are amazing

Potatoes are amazing!

Fantastic sandwiches

Fantastic sandwiches!

Terrible service and complete lack of respect for customers.
Food is decent fare.

Wonderful, funky, kitschy, breakfast joint. Super breakfast staples, without the 'greasy spoon' touch of a regular diner. (i.e.) they serve a fantastic cold chunky potato/dill salad instead of homefries. The place is wedged into two floors in the back of a decrepit old retail store. Odd 1970's decor pieces add to the charm. Service however is surly, but people will stand outside in the... more

Oh my God are they good

Oh my God are they good. Dijon and Dill potatoes with Kalamata Olives. Need I say more?

brunch...gets packed

brunch...gets packed

Always crowded on weekends...food is ok

Always crowded on weekends...food is ok

Noting special with a long wait, beware of your cloth being soaked w/ smell

Noting special with a long wait, beware of your cloth being soaked w/ smell.

Good, but Boom Breakfast

Good, but Boom Breakfast Co. is better, and way more friendly too.

As promised, a wicked brunch

As promised, a wicked brunch.

one of my fave spots for

one of my fave spots for breakfast.

gotta hit this spot for B, expect a deez lineup

gotta hit this spot for B, expect a deez lineup

what a great value run by people who love to serve

Food is ample and excellent at this trashy eatery. Service is horrendous, with smarmy non effiecient staff. If you can stand the bad attitudes, the food is great. Creative omelettes and delicious sides. No decor to speak of. Outside seating on weather beaten and off kilter picnic tables. Hate to see the kitchen... more

No dinner here, but excellent breakfasts. Their breakfast tacos are full of flavour and the french toast is rich and inviting. Quick service in a funky decor makes this a place to come back to again and again.