More commonly known to the locals of The Beach/The Beaches area as The GOOF, Garden Gate has been serving mish-mash of Canadianized Chinese food, all-day breakfasts and homemade burgers since 1952.
The servers are brisk and friendly. Your water glass will always be filled. The fare is good - my faves are combination plate # 7 (Beef and almonds, bean sprout chicken chow mein, fried rice and an egg roll for $6.99) and the 2 egg breakfast (2 eggs any style, choice of bacon/sausage, toast and hash browns) for $5.99.
Even though I'm no longer a Beach local, the GOOF and I are still close friends.