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| - Golden Griddle is one of those places that you recommend to someone where a disclaimer is required. Here are some appropriate ones:
- "I know it looks like it was built in 1970. I think it actually was. It's not dirty though."
- "The food won't blow you away, but it's far from below average and it's always consistent."
- "The service is slow when it's busy, but they're really friendly."
These are all very accurate descriptions of the pros and cons of this place, and I think they even each other out. I've had a visit where it took literally 18 minutes before they took our order (I used a stopwatch. I like counting). I have also been unimpressed by their pancakes, or their garnishes on burgers, or how expensive their orange juice is. But, since I was introduced to this place with a disclaimer, I've always let these things slide. You have to know what you're getting into, and you won't be as disappointed. The tables and washrooms are clean for a place that's always open. Their burgers and sandwiches are actually decent. And when they're not busy, you'll find the waiters are actually quite friendly.
If you live in Yonge and Eglinton, your choices for late-night-eats-that-are-not-McDonald's are pretty limited. Mars is good but it's small, and hotter than the planet Mars itself in the summer. Golden Griddle is the next best compromise for a greasy spoon/24-hour dive that's within a five-minute walk from the subway.
Sometimes perfectly average is perfect.
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