The Wexford Restaurant was established in May of 1958, by the Kirk Bros, Tony and Tommy and is situated at the Wexford Heights Shopping Plaza, Lawrence Avenue East, at Warden in Scarborough, ON. The fine restaurant started in a modest way, seating about
George Kiriakou, his brother Peter, and his two cousins grew up at The Wexford Restaurant. As kids, they washed dishes and today, they are the third generation carrying on the family legacy of this friendly neighborhood diner. Situated at the Wexford Heights Shopping Plaza in Scarborough, The Wexford has been serving customers homemade food for more than 55 years. Some of the same customers who walked through the doors when George was a young lad still come here today to eat — or just have a cup of coffee and chat.
“Toronto has become so homogenous, it’s easy to get lost,” says George. “You come in here, and it’s like you are family. We say ‘hi’ to everyone who walks in the door, we talk to them and we listen. People feel a connection when they walk through our doors.”
After immigrating to Canada from Greece in 1958, George’s grandfather and brother started the business. Later, George’s father Anthony (now semi-retired) took the business to another level — expanding the restaurant in the 1980s. Seating went from 50 to more than 200. There is even a private room where local businessmen and women can conduct meetings. Photos of the neighbourhood and local sports heroes adorn the walls, jockeying for space. George points out that the vintage photographs tell the story not just of the restaurant, but also of the neighbourhood.
I was looking forward to a nice all day breakfast...
I was looking forward to a nice all day breakfast (as per the good recomemndations on this site) and was extremely disappointed. Waitress was curt, forgot my bacon (which I was charged for) and disappeared when I wanted the cheque. Food was not cooked properly.
My sister in law who lives in Toronto recommended the Wexford to us. The service was excellent and the food came very quickly. The food and portions were excellent except for the potatoes that ween't cooked enough. We are from Gatineau and will for sure go back on our next visit to Toronto. I would definately recommend the Wexford to anyone that is not too picky about the decor. It is clean but certainly needs a little face lift.
Everyone knows its the place to come for breakfast.
Even large groups are seated fast, its a large restaurant
Great patio outside, fast and friendly service.
Always good food. Real homemade cooking, fresh squeezed OJ, fresh cut potatoes, free refills on your coffee/tea.
Even cater special requests like gluten free meals!
They make you feel like family every time you come.
Excellent service, friendly and fast. Made me feel like I was part of the family. Can't go wrong with chicken dinners priced like this! Coffee refilled any time. We did not feel rushed to leave. Great patio, must come back and get seated outside.
I certainly will be back.
1. The place is dirty. It needs a very good cleaning.
2. The service was poor. Our waitress who called everyone honey couldn't remember the orders. Long delay, then she brought us someone elses breakfast. We had to wait all over again. Asked for refill of coffe. Nothing happened. Second request and she got the bus boy to bring it. (Quality of coffee was poor.)
3. Food was so so. Not the worst we've ever had but certainly not the best.
4. WAY WAY OVER PRICED. $30.00 before tip
5. Went to pay the bill at the front and the owner/manager was very unimpressive. Didn't look at us. No thanks for coming. Not a word.
Very unpleasant experience. Will never go again or reccommend the place. Will tell others not to bother going.
