Uncle Betty's Diner
I just noticed this place where Lolo used to be, on Yonge, between Eglinton and Lawrence. Here's a local article about it:
http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/E...
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Lolo Restaurant
2590 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P2J3, CA
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Davwud
Feb 27, 2012 10:18 AM
This place is great.
A quick synopses.
Donuts are great. Savoury with a nice powdered sugar and fresh off the line. Also made for a terrific ice cream sandwich for dessert. Just a tip, ask Rob (the owner) to just make you one. I told "No raisin. Surprise me" and the malted milk ice cream with oreo cookie crumbs was fabulous.
The hotdogs are Nathan's so they already have a leg up going in. The Uncle Betty dog is excellent.
As is the Ultimate Grilled Cheese. Insanely good would be a better way of putting it. The mac and cheese and meatloaf elevate the sandwich, not dominate it.
DT
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re: TeacherFoodie
Had brunch last weekend. Average service, ok donuts and bad traditional breakfast. Asked for lightly scrambled and it came overcooked, asked for dry toast and it came with butter. Toast was also standard bread like wonder. Way too much hype and will not be going back except maybe for Greg's ice cream.
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We tried this today and probably won't go back. The place was packed with lots of families and kids. There was only the option of the brunch menu which only had about 4-5 options, 1 of which was donuts. We both had a regular breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon and fries. The fries were tasty but the scrambled eggs was just like a fried single egg, not fluffy or anything. Orange juice was Tropicana poured from the same carton I have in my fridge at home, was hoping for some freshly squeezed. Considering the meal didn't cost that much ($7) it wasn't much of a loss but definitely wasn't anything great. When we got our check in the folder a long strand of hair was caught on the folder and it was neither of ours nor the waitress who had blond hair.
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re: justsayn
I was there a few weeks ago. I had the standard two eggs and home fries experience and it was as I expected it to be. My friend ordered some sort of hotdog rolled in an egg served on a hot dog bun. She was pretty happy with it. We also ordered a doughbut ice cream sandwich with marshmellow ice cream in the centre. It was very enjoyable!!!! Our waiter had a lot if character.
The food is standard. The doughnuts are yummy and the place has a lot of character. I would definately go back.
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re: justsayn
went there last night for dinner. wasn't busy at all. staff was super friendly. we had the ultimate grilled cheese with the meatloaf (really good), nachos (good), meatloaf sliders (good), and the sweet potato fries (great garlic aioli dipping sauce). they also gave us 2 of the lemon twinkies and 2 donuts since it was nearing the end of the night. i wish i had a super speedy metabolism so that i could have had some ice cream, but i would totally go back.
oh, and i'll add that the ultimate grilled cheese, while it sounds intimidating, is really not. it's not like a man vs. food sized portion. it's served on regular bread. i almost wished it was bigger because it was really good.
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Bronfman_Heiress
May 4, 2011 06:14 PM
Just ate the Big People Mac N Cheese, w white cheddar, breadcrumbs, truffle oil and pancetta. It was super yummy!
The pancetta was diced and crispy, the saltiness was just what the creamy, cheesy dish needed. I couldn't really taste the truffle oil, but maybe it's because it's so subtle.
They have that cool Hamptons 'Martha Stewart' donut machine. I had the powdered sugar donut as part of an ice cream sandwich with GREGS ICE CREAM in Roasted Marshmallow, of course. It was delicious. I can't really taste the donut, and to be fair, to judge a donut, you have to try it really fresh, and this was 9 at night.
They really talk up their Ultimate Grilled Cheese. It sounds like it has ALOT going on. I think you would have to be starving to try it!
Liked the service, which is ALWAYS a plus!!!
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kwass
May 4, 2011 06:42 PM
I was there the other day, and I have mixed feelings about my experience. I ordered a turkey dog with a fried egg, sauteed mushrooms, and sauteed onions. And, although the turkey dog was delicious, I found that they skimped on the toppings, which was disappointing since each topping was an additional $1.50. That being said, I would probably go back. While there, I also tried the donuts. It was the middle of the afternoon, so they weren't as fresh as they may have been first thing in the morning, but they were still quite good. Unfortunately, they only make the donuts twice a day, once in the morning and sometime later in the afternoon. They should probably make them to order like they do at Little Nicky's, that way they would always be hot and fresh.The donuts come in two ways, with icing sugar and with cinnamon/sugar. I preferred the donuts dusted in icing sugar to the ones that were dusted in a cinnamon/sugar, but that's just my own personal preference.
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kwass
Apr 22, 2011 09:48 AM
My mistake everyone. I just looked at the original post and there is a phone number. If anyone is interested it's 416-483-2590
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re: petek
Yes, it does make donuts but I guess what I'm saying is that it's just a bit formulaic.
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It's open. Place was empty at noon except for one table (deuce), so they were happy when I came in. Near the entrance, is an ice cream display counter with buckets of Greg's ice cream. Just past the cash register is the Dreesen's donut robot, which they fired up just after I got there. Nothing like a a hot fresh cinnamon doughnut to start off lunch... $1
I ordered their insane grilled cheese sandwich, which is sourdough bread, with garlic aioli, cheddar cheese, a slab of their Mac n' Cheese and your choice of meatloaf or pulled pork - yea - heart attack on a plate. I ordered it with pulled pork and had salad instead of fries (arteries were seizing up as I was reading the menu). Sandwich was really rich and had too much going on for my taste. The pulled pork was a bit dry, too vinegary. -$12
I also got their homemade chocolate twinkie with roasted marshmallow cream, as they were taunting me from their display case while I was waiting for my sandwich. They also had ones with ganache and the "classic" - essentially vanilla. Not bad -- not too sweet, a little dry -- needed a bit more cream. - $2.
They also have Franks all natural hot dogs - beef, turkey. Brunch on Sat & Sun. Breakfast menu 7:00 - 11:00 am.
I think they are a good addition to the hood, nice to duck in for a fresh doughnut (mind you they will only crank out fresh batches at certain times of the day).
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re: hungryabbey
Pulled pork sandwich, meat loaf, mac n' cheese, Franks natural hot dogs (beef, turkey, and salmon?), probably a burger - can't really remember anything else as I was looking for the more esoteric items.
Breakfast seemed to have the usual suspects and I think brunch had some interesting things but since I'm not a brunch person I didn't look too closely there. Short kiddie menu with smaller versions of adult menu, I believe.
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re: Degustation
I swung by on Friday. Figured it was a good destination for lunch about halfway through a 40km cycle. The artery clogging meal to make up for the exercise. ;-)
Hubby had the grilled cheese with the pulled pork - he's giving it a 9/10 saying it wasn't juicy enough though I am not sure how that applies to that type of sandwich! I had the sloppy betty - chili and cheese on a fresh bun. Not bad, could have had more cheese. I got a twinkie to go and have to agree with the earlier review - was a little dry and could use more cream inside.
Certainly worthy of another ride up and around. Perhaps in warmer weather go for the homemade ice cream sandwich.
Should add that the service was a little inconsistent but it was only day 3 since they opened. Sure it will get better as they settle in.
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