The Rosedale Diner announces permanent closure after 45 years, staying open through end of year. RIP to a legendary family-run spot, an incredible burger, and one of Toronto’s first “Diners Drive Ins and Dives” features.
by theleverage
In Toronto Food
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Bummer. The quality had gone down a lot though. Was there for lunch two weekends ago and my wife got the coldest soggiest waffle I’ve ever seen. Brisket benny was also gone.
What a loss!
Not surprised. Cute place nice people but it was feeling a little (a lot) tired – when the smell of the can starts hitting the floor I think it’s usually a good sign that the end is nigh
In all fairness, this place ain’t what it used to be and has been on a steady decline for like the last 10 years.
Pretty sure they were famous for scamming their employees and not paying/stealing money from them
***edit*** sorry I confused the two restaurants in my head. The one with labour board violations and known to not pay their employees is called Caren’s rosedale. Sincerely apologize for the confusion
I went there about 15 years ago and it was wonderful but I haven’t been back. My dad went back a few years later and he said the food wasn’t great anymore.
Went there for a summerlicious once. Worst meal and servers have ever experienced. It’s a wonder it was around for so long
Owners are old and own the building. A developer owns all the buildings immediately to the south of them. I’m sure they got PAID!
I miss the epic duck poutine they had 10-15 years ago. It’s not what it used to be, but it used to be a go-to for big family dinners out and it’s a bummer to see yet another one of my old standbys close 🙁
yeah, sad to see it go but it’s been on the decline for a while now. definitely had its heyday though.