I'm a bit surprised that I have not yet reviewed Bloor Jane Restaurant; I know I have been there at least 3 times this winter to have a quick breakfast before going ice-skating in the west-end. It's a true old-fashioned greasy-spoon diner, with a long eating counter right in front of the cooking area, about a dozen booths and tables, and lots of hockey and other sports' photos on the walls. There is a small stereo at the end of the counter, but the TV is usually tuned into CP24 in the mornings instead of any music. There are always a lot of regular customers being greeted by name as they come in. The service is FAST!! By the time I have my coat off, someone is asking if I want coffee or tea, and my breakfast is ready in about 3min, with a coffee refill shortly afterwards.
They have a full menu of breakfasts and sandwiches, etc, but I have always had one of the breakfast specials - usually the eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, coffee. I have also had the french toast special, but not the pancakes. There's nothing extravagant here, just a basic solid breakfast like I would make at home. Even the food is like at my home: the jam comes out of a jar into paper cups, the butter sliced off a 1-lb block, the milk is in cartons, and they even have all the old-fashioned condiments like HP Sauce and Worcester Sauce and Heinz 57. The breakfast specials have recently increased from $8.50 to $9.00 (cash only I believe), but this includes coffee and taxes, so still a good deal. Definitely a recommendation if you're looking for a quick home-made breakfast.