The Ace on Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto’s Roncesvalles Village neighborhood has been a city diner institution since it opened, serving the retro comfort food and creative brunch plates that earn a West End Toronto community its go-to neighborhood diner in a city where the brunch competition is genuinely fierce. It appeared in Season 16, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Layers of Flavor,” which aired March 18, 2013. Guy Fieri found a Roncesvalles diner kitchen doing comfort food from scratch with the creative energy and quality that earns a neighborhood restaurant its loyal following in one of Toronto’s most characterful residential communities.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: The Ace
City: Toronto, Ontario
Cuisine: Retro Diner / Comfort Food
DDD Season: 16
DDD Episode: 12
Episode Title: Layers of Flavor
Original Air Date: March 18, 2013
Address: 231A Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2L6
Phone: 416-792-7729
Website: https://www.theacetoronto.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Creative Eggs Benedict Variations with rotating toppings and house-made hollandaise are the brunch centerpiece that earns The Ace its Roncesvalles reputation. The Pancakes on thick, scratch-made batter with seasonal fruit compote are the sweet option most regulars add alongside the savory plates. The Diner Burger on fresh-ground beef with house-made condiments is the lunch option that brings the non-brunch crowd in during the week. The Daily Comfort Food Specials reflect what the kitchen is inspired to build that day. Find a Toronto hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Weekend waits are common on Roncesvalles — arriving early is recommended.
Address: 231A Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2L6
Phone: 416-792-7729
Website: https://www.theacetoronto.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Layers of Flavor episode on Amazon.
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The Ace appeared in Season 16, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Layers of Flavor,” originally aired March 18, 2013.