The Flame Restaurant & Tavern

Reviews

• Jennifer W.

  star star star star star 19 July 2026

  I don't normally feel compelled to write a restaurant review but this place is special and I hope they and other potential customers realize how amazing they are! I have certainly walked by this place for a long time until I suddenly had a hankering for breakfast food at that very moment.
  We went here for breakfast and was blown away by the perfection: perfectly done sunny-side up, home potatoes with just the right crisp, bacon and sausage with amazing grill taste and cooked just right. I couldn't believe it!
  We continued to come here and they have the best fries ever. Always on-point and crispy every time! How do they do it when no one else could keep such consistent tastey fries!
  Their portion sizes are hearty and perfect for hungry people. I know I keep saying the word perfect, but I couldn't find another word to explain how happy my mouth is to discover this place!
  The atmosphere is also laid back - just what you'd expect from a breakfast place that serves other good food all day!

• Anthony P.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  This is one of those places that you don't notice until one day you decide to just hop in. The Home style burger is one of the best burgers you can get around and it is extremely tasty and properly put together. Old school classic decor, definitely worth the drop in.

• Ken L.

  star star star star_border star_border 13 July 2026

  Cafeteria style in front, table service in the back half. Pork souvlaki dinner is my go to. Meat quantity going down while price has gone up. Needs a restaurant make over.

• Mariko M.

  star star star star star_border 12 July 2026

  A pal from work eats here often and she wanted me to try it out after work. We decided to have a late lunch/early dinner on Friday. It's hidden in the mall right at the south-east corner of Lawrence and Keele. There's a huge parking lot on site, but let me warn you - it's a very crowded one. The Flame is a very unassuming mom & pop restaurant. I had to do a double-take before seeing it. When I first walked in, I felt like I was back in the 80's. The decor is a little outdated with the clientele being a little rough around the edges; however, the food was very tasty (and reasonable). I had the cheeseburger with fries - the portion was generous. The fries were good, but the cheeseburger was delicious. Their burgers are homemade and very fresh with a mix of a few meats.
  
  N.B. - Cash and Visa only.
  
  Good for: burgers, all day breakfast

• Jonathan S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 3 July 2026

  I'm always amazed when a good business decides to treat regular customers poorly for no apparent reason.
  
  I ordered a big breakfast combo, which includes a beverage.  I decided on tea.  The cashier charged me an extra  $1.20, so I asked why.  Turns out a drink is extra after 11am.  Fine, but no mention of that on the menu beside the price.
  
  I asked the cook about it who has definitely come to know us in the last few years.   "Yup, it's extra.  Just don't charge him for the tea today but next time it's extra.  The boss sez."
  
  We have been going there about every few weeks for the last 4 years.  Our bill for my wife and I was going to approach $40 for a diner style breakfast.   I hate being nickeled and dimed.   If that is what a business wishes to do, fine.  But post your real prices in plain view and let me make a decision, like walking out, which is what we did.    Double check your receipt.....  this is really quite a deceptive practice for a restaurant.
  
  Sad.