I just moved to the neighbourhood and was thrilled to see the sign on the west side of Yonge St, as I was searching for some great lunch spots.

Admittedly, I'm a diner 'purist' and the Rosedale features fancier fare than your average diner. I don't turn my nose to fancier fare, but that's not why I choose a "diner".

Things I liked:

The feel of the diner. It's small - but quaint and almost funky. It's not dingy and you don't feel the need to pre-wipe your cutlery as you would at some diners.

Nice bartender welcomed me when I walked in, told me to choose a seat and promptly brought me water in a bottle. Now, I know it's likely refrigerated tap water, but I liked the presentation.

I ordered all-day breakfast, which came with challah toast. That itself is a plus - beats 'white' or 'brown' any day of the week. Also, when I asked for jam (see comment below), they brought out a fresh "slab" on a mini plate for me. None of this peel-pack jam most places use.

Things I didn't like:

If I ask for a Coke, but you sell Pepsi, please tell me. I knew it as soon as I put the straw to my lips, and the bill later read "Pepsi", so offer the traditional, "Is Pepsi okay?".

On the topic of my "Coke", I got the glass (a nice big glass), and it was filled with ice to the top. Honestly, the Pepsi maybe accounted for 25% of the glass's contents. Of course, I know I can ask for a refill, so this isn't a 'value' comment - but the drink tastes like water after 2 minutes from melting ice. Gross.

As mentioned above, I ordered the all-day breakfast (at 1pm). I was asked how I'd like my eggs done and asked for them over-medium. I know cooking eggs right is not simple, but I also know they're cheap and you can make two more if you overcooked them. My eggs were on the grill about a minute too long. The yolks were fully cooked and dried out.

The waitress was pleasant, but she dropped off my plate and disappeared. No inquiry as to whether I wanted ketchup for the frites (which were excellent), or jam for my toast. I flagged her and she brought the jam - and I didn't see her again until it was time for the bill. Not her fault, mind you. The place was busy and she was the only waitress. But I did feel abandoned.

Overall, I was unimpressed. And I'm disappointed that I didn't have a better experience. I love diners and was excited to spot this one. But they won't see me in there again. $17 for 2 eggs, 3 pieces of bacon, frites and toast is excessive. But I'm happy to pay for a great meal. Unfortunately this wasn't even close to being that.

-Rob