bloor jane restaurant toronto

Toronto diner that's been a local institution since 1972 has permanently closed

Another local Toronto institution has closed, this time a diner that's been around since 1972.

Bloor Jane Restaurant was a low-key spot for classic breakfasts and Greek dishes in an iconic greasy spoon environment with booths and stools at the counter.

Owner of Janchenko Bakery not far away Maria Janchenko tells blogTO that the space is "all ripped up inside."

A blog maintained from 2008 to 2010 by a staff member who apparently had worked at Bloor Jane since the age of 14 has more info on the restaurant, like notable people who have dined there, their Leafs memorabilia and a cash register they had dating back to the 1950s.

Lead photo by

@sheelaghcanada


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Eat & Drink

Google removes thousands of positive reviews from New Ho King restaurant

Loblaws-owned grocery store in Toronto becoming a No Frills this month

Loblaw boycotters say they were offered 60K points after trying to cancel PC Optimum

Group facing over 300 charges for allegedly robbing 45 LCBO stores

Most Canadians want to ditch tipping and pay for higher service wages

Chocolate prices are going up in Toronto due to skyrocketing costs

Toronto bakery gets one-star review from customer for closing during power outage

Canadian government accused of giving $25M to 'Galen Weston and the grocery cartel'