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25 old-school restaurants in Toronto that are a throwback in time

Old-school restaurants in Toronto have you covered; whether you're nostalgic for over-the-top retro-inspired interiors, to craving a classic no-fuss menu. 

Feel like you're stepping back in time to simpler days at these joints — many that have served as backdrops for films, TV shows and music videos.

Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez


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