I feel compelled to update my review from a couple years ago because it's clear that with new management this place has really turned around- while we still refer to the place as Slow Joe's for old times sake, the service has radically picked up and you receive your food at a comparable pace to any other greasy spoon.
The food remains similar with the exception of more vegan items on the menu (including a mushroom vegan poutine!). While things have changed, I'm firmly committed to les voisins (a grilled cheese with two eggs sunny side up, potatoes, and fruit)- often indulging in my favourite plate weekly. In turn we've become regulars here and the servers are consistently fabulous towards us, treating us like old friends.
It appears now too that on the weekends there's often live music during brunch hours (!)