Sometimes I have french fries with George Strombolopolous. This is one of those times.
VIBE
The best funkafied diner there is in the city. No fuss, no muss. Lovely tiling on the floors and comfy booths without the paper and crayons on the table.
We were there later so not many people were there but usually it's your usual Queen St. West crowd - tattoos, musicians, and people who look hipster but aren't.
George is lovely and a Torontonian legend (as well as famous). It's fun to see reactions to someone who is well known. I seriously wonder how many times he must get mooned on a regular basis.
I EAT
It's really about the food. The perogies here are the perfect comfort food on a cold winter's night. As is their grilled cheese sandwich. Dining companions got the rice as well and it was delish. Not ideal for those on a weight watchers diet. The portions here are massive as is with their fries in a bowl. Greasy, salty and everything you want after midnight. Delish.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
It's not Shanghai. It's not a cowgirl. But it's quirky and fun and so Queen St. West of old. Me likey.