Tasty Tom’s

I always walked past this place without going in because it looks like a dive from the outside, but one fine summer morning my boyfriend finally convinced me we should give it a try. It was a Saturday morning and the place was about ¾ full, which surprised me… and then it didn’t. Half the crowd was of the mature variety and the other half was of the probably-​hungover variety. The décor inside invoked fond memories of an old local family restaurant in my hometown and I appreciated the touch of nostalgia it added. The food is certainly not for the calorie conscious, as it is your good-​old-​fashioned home-​style cookin’ with plenty of carbs and a decent dollop of grease. The breakfast portions are huge, so show up hungry and ready to hit the gym afterwards! This is a great place to go when you’re craving a classic farmer breakfast, and for me it’s a super convenient walk from where I live, so that’s a huge bonus. I appreciate the uniqueness of the ketchup, but I do find it a bit odd. A bit too spicy — I like my traditional Heinz ketchup when I’m eating a massive plate of hash browns, eggs and bacon — but that’s just me. I also found the hash browns a bit too spicy as well, which was odd but not off-​putting. The seasoning certainly puts a unique twist on a classic breakfast. Anyone who is curious about Tasty Tom’s should definitely try it at least once!

Seasoned party is tasty. Sesame bun is generic (a better bun could nicely complement the burger). Chips are nice and crunchy!
The house blend ketchup is more tangy and less ketchupy.

Always a good breakfast/​lunch choice. The hashbrowns and fries are fantastic. I love the monte cristo and the garlic mushroom burger. They are less busy now under new management but the food is just as great as ever.

My friend suggested we eat that this place for lunch because he said they made the best f-​ing Reuben sammich in YEG. But he hadn’t been there in like 10 years. So we decided to give it a go one wonderful afternoon.
Upon entering the place it was a good sign that there were other people also eating there. There is nothing worse than going into an establishment being the only people there. Very awkward.
The décor is quite dated in this place. From the outside this diner looks like nothing special. In fact you may think this place is a dive and the food will be gross. Don’t let the look fool you.
I ordered the schnitzel rueben sammich with home cut fries. I’ve had other Reuben’s before but this one was fantastic. The schnitzel was cooked well, the sauerkraut was juicy and well balanced with the sauce and mustard. Plus the toasted bread was crunchy and epic soft with each bite. The home cut fries were interesting. I’ve never had fries that were cut in this fashion before. They were crispy like potato chips. My friend said to try their homemade ketchup. Yup! Worth it!!! It’s got a great flavouring that is a bit spicy with a hint of bbq. I really enjoyed it.
If you are looking for a lunch meal for under 14 bucks that will fill you up. Go here for a Rueben. It’s worth every penny.

Yum yum yum! My friend and I went here for breakfast last weekend and were thoroughly impressed.
I am a breakfast fanatic and although I am easily pleased with anything concerning eggs and hollandaise, the eggs Benedict here was fantastic. The food was also out very quickly.
My only complaints were the somewhat slow service and the weird, homemade ketchup that I’m sure many people actually love!

Extremely limited menu (breakfast eggs pancakes etc, and burgers and a few sandwiches). I had a burger which was ok a little bland but not bad. Prices are low which is nice. The atmosphere is pretty drab very boring music playing softly in the back and a few painting which seem to be from local artists for sale. Absolutely nothing about this place stands out. They need to expand their menu. A few specialty items could make this place worth coming back to.

I’ve been going to Tasty Tom’s for a few years, but hadn’t been there in a while before my last visit. However, pretty quickly after returning, I realized that they had new owners and the business had been sold. So I had what I usually get — the blue cheese burger — and for the most part, it was the same. With the burger, the quality wasn’t quite what I remembered, but it was pretty close. And they still had the same recipe for the in-​house, custom ketchup that is excellent and seems to have a slight curry flavour to it. But instead of fries, they had served cut potato wedges. However they were a little burned. Mind you, it’s been a little while since I was there, and I need to go back and see if the new owners have progressed at all. It goes without saying that there will be an adjustment period after you purchase a business.
As for the interior, it’s nothing special, and that’s fine. It’s not a place to go for the «ambiance». It’s a locally owned burger place. And the service did seem to be improved from how it used to be, so that’s a plus. I’ll go back shortly and reevaluate things.

You know those times where someone recommends a place to eat, so you try it out, and it’s a bit of a disappointment… well maybe she meant somewhere else; maybe it’s changed ownership since her last visit?! Not exactly sure what’s up, but I certainly did not leave with the same warm & fuzzies.
The flower dispaly was a little… crunchie. The décor was a little… dusty. The service was pretty good from the wait staff, but when my bf asked for a hardboiled egg (like, is this really an unusal request??) the look of hesitation was kind of cute. Something along the lines of «I don’t think our Chef will know what that means.» …I kid you not?!
In all honesty the pancakes I had were actually really good. But after pulling out the fuzzies from his french toast, I don’t think I could convince the BF to join me for breakfast there again.

This place rocks! It’s simple delicious homemade food. The menu is short and sweet. The atmosphere is lively but not stupid loud. :)

We initially came here because if a groupon deal and we very very impressed. The service was excellent with very friendly staff and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Came in early afternoon. Only costumers. Friendly. Good service. Burger was delicious, liked the home style potatoes. Groupon brought me in, would come back.

This was our first time going to this restaurant. We’ve been meaning to go here for awhile. We were the very first customers today, got there right when they opened at 11am.
The interior was quite homey and rustic, but inviting. Looks like a great place to go to grab a bite or to meet a friend.
The food was excellent! They have a very unique way of preparing their fries. They cut them in a way that makes them seem both like potato chips and french fries at the same time. They were very good, and quite unique, and I will definitely come back to try them again.
Their Rueben sandwich was also very good. Good flavour, meat was tasty, and it had a nice toast on the outside.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to try a nice little diner on Whyte Ave.

I visited Tasty Tom’s today and have to say I was a bit surprised. The outside doesn’t look like much, but the interior was nice with a not so subtle hipster vibe. It’s a small place and barely accommodated the five of us so probably not the best venue for larger groups.
Now to the important stuff. Servers were nice and attentive. They have interesting menu options –they offer a brie, walnut and maple syrup omelette which someone at our table ordered. They said it was a bit odd having the egg and maple syrup together, but not bad.
I found the portions to be a good size and I particularly liked the hashbrowns. They had onions in them and were delicious pared with Tom’s house ketchup. I always find homemade ketchup a treat. Also, these guys do not skimp on the bacon!

I hate it when I am initially thrilled with a restaurant, only to have subsequent visits disappoint me. Such is the case with Tasty Tom’s. I have had the steak and eggs again recently, and found the steak to be a poor cut of meat, full of fat and gristle. On the most recent visit, I ordered a vegetarian omelette without cheese — it arrived full of cheese. Fortunately, it was quickly replaced, but if I did like cheese I would have been disappointed, as it appeared to be processed cheese-​like substance. And on the other side of the table was steak and eggs yet again — except the steak was over-​sooked. It was replaced, and the same problem was repeated — too brown, through and through. And those potatoes I first raved about? Under-​seasoned and under-​cooked. We won’t be back.

They must have done something at Tasty Tom’s in 2013; turning over a new leaf? A guy friend and I went here for burgers and fries after watching a play at the Fringe. I had the fish burger while my friend had their schnitzel burger. It was delicious and the portions are generous. However, when it was time to pack up our leftovers, the server unceremoniously threw out my friend’s leftovers while she packed mine. She felt pretty bad and gave us a plate of dessert to share — on the house.
Just a few weekends ago, my fiancé and I came here for breakfast. Their spinach omelette, with brie and crabcakes, was on special — it was so good. I’ve always liked the option of having rye toast with breakfast. The quality of food has really improved consistently since my last review. Tasty Tom’s is Tasty again!

I had been to Tasty Toms many years ago, and thought it was decent — nothing to write home about, but OK.
Today we decided to visit for brunch. I asked for a half order of the 4 egg omelette, my fiancé got the pancakes, my MIL got the 2 egg breakfast. The server was very busy, and we waited a long time for coffee to be refilled, but we brushed it off.
The 2 egg breakfast was quite large, My omelette was just the right size, and tasted fine, except the cheese was the american sliced cheese kind, which is always disappointing.
Halfway through my fiancé’s pancakes, he looked down to find an adult sized (dead) mealworm cooked into the cake. He promptly brought the dish to the counter, & the 3 off us promptly lost our appetites. The server apologized and asked if he wanted another dish, but he declined.
When we received the bill, the pancakes had been removed, however, my 2 egg (half size omelette) has charged full price, even though half size was noted on the bill. The total for 2 mediocre (& half eaten, due to worm incident) breakfasts and 3 coffees came to $ 39.00.
The 3 of us will not be returning to this establishment.

Best place in yeg for a burger! Amazing burgers, sliced fry chips, the best homemade ketchup ever. Small joint, worth the wait! Staff is friendly good environment! Gotta eat here!

I love coming to Tasty Tom’s for breakfast as it never disappoints. The breakfast montecristo is my favourite. It’s sweet from the addition of pear, but still crunchy and savoury and buttery. It’s definitely the ultimate breakfast sandwich for me. I’ve also had the bruschetta omelet, and it is delicious. It’s super light, and I like the processed cheese in.
My friends and I come here a lot, but it’s not just the food, it’s the fast, attentive service, and the homey feel.

Tasty Tom’s is right near my office, which is one of the reasons I go there often. Unlike many others that are near my office, I go back because it is so good.
I’ll admit, Tasty Toms is not for the calorie counter. It is not good for my waistline or my breath, but man is the food good, and I’m pretty sure I’ve had everything on the menu at this point.
It’s definitely my favourite spot in Old Strathcona and it’s a bit of a throwback in the sense that the owner is in the kitchen sharing his craft with the customers.
If you really want a treat get the Chicken Rueben, the Fish and Chips, or one of their delicious burgers.

Tasty Tom’s makes you feel like you are in a diner from the eighties.
I have had the big breakfast here which includes two eggs, two Texas toast, two bacon, two sausage, a piece of ham and home fries. It came to around $ 11. The food is prepared with care and they don’t make anything overly greasy. They made the eggs EXACTLY how I wanted and the home fries were delicious.
For a small diner they go above and beyond expectations. They have such generous portions and the best food. I was very impressed. It was probably the best breakfast and best bang for my buck that I have had in a long time. I would love to go back in the evening to see if it’s just as good.