Fran's Restaurant
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The Fran's tradition started over 70 years ago by Francis Deck. Francis was born in Buffalo, New York where his older brother Greg had started Deco Refreshments in 1918. Fran began openning out of town Deco locations. There were over 50 Deco locations in Buffalo alone. Fran and his wife Ellen Jane started Fran's in Toronto as a modest ten-stool diner at St.Clair and Yonge St in 1940, the couple's vision was one of serving unique high quality food throughout the whole day to their customers. more... See more text

Restaurant type

  • Bar,
  • Restaurant,

Cuisine type

  • American,

Dishes

  • Vegetarian,
  • Hamburger,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Products and Services

  • Open Late Hour,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
20 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1K2
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  • $11 To $25,

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50's style dinner with that era of decore. We...

50's style dinner with that era of decore. We went early in the morning and it was not too busy. The food came to the table quickly and it was hot. homefries were good and eggs were cooked to order.

Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
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It's was just after 12:00 noon, and I decided to...

It's was just after 12:00 noon, and I decided to try it. For some reason, I felt like having the all-day breakfast that consisted of a 5 oz steak, two eggs, homefries, toast and coffee. I must say the steak was pretty tough. I chewed it very carefully lest I choke to death. I really liked the homefries. I was so tired from walking around that waiting 15 minutes for my meal to come wasn't a problem. I just sat and enjoyed my coffee. My biggest problem with the place? Well, it's probably my age, but the 1950's music was fine, except they have the volume up so loud, my teeth rattle and bones vibrate! Oh, I might give it another try sometime.

Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 3/5
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Restaurantica12
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Be Aware!

We stoped in here around 11pm on a weeknight and after waiting 10-12 minutes for the waitress to come over to Our table ordered some fries and deserts. Only Two other tables were taken in the Diner yet We waited likely another 15-20 minutes for Our food to come. Waitress looked asleep on Her feet and pretty well dropped the plates in front of Us. We then got looking around and noticed the food laying under tables and half inch of dust on the lamp shades. We had lots of time to observe has the Waitress never brought Us Our bill and We had to go up to the cashier and ask for it. Just a general dirtyness about this place and makes You wonder what goes on where We can't see like the kitchen. We were going to come back here for breakfast as Our hotel was nearby but changed Our minds after this visit. Sorry too many other options out there.

Atmosphere: 2/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 2/5
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This restaurant/diner is open 24 hours a day...

This restaurant/diner is open 24 hours a day. Which is great for late night eats. I came here around 5-6am in the morning not being able to find anywhere else open. I order the Big Breakfast, which included: two eggs in the way you like it (I ordered one pouch and sunnyside up, two bacons, sausages, pancakes, toast and fries. This really is a large breakfast. I found the eggs..just like any egg.. I did not quite like the sausages because it tasted pretty funny..but I loved the pancakes. The pancakes were big and fluffy. I love the pancakes. I would recommend the pancakes to anyone.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
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Great burgers along with the fries! Old...

Great burgers along with the fries! Old atmosphere though. Defedly coming back again!

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
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