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.
Plenty of bacon, great fresh OJ and a coffee that...
Plenty of bacon, great fresh OJ and a coffee that was good. My girlfriend liked the veggie dish, well presented with tomatoes and cucumbers!
We always go there if we want a good, fast, big breakfast! Oh, the staff are soooo friendly.
Fast service, fresh food, very friendly staff......
Fast service, fresh food, very friendly staff.
I felt like I was part of the family!
Outstanding breakfast restaurant but then again they have been doing this for over 50 years!
a must for breakfast lovers.
We enjoyed our meal due to the wonderful service...
We enjoyed our meal due to the wonderful service and the excellent tasting food. The portions were large and everything was great. We will be back for sure!
The breakfast was served very quickly and the bacon was amazing. Huge teapot too with two bags. No way I could finish all of it. The only downside was the potatoes (not cooked enough...definitely the low point of the meal) and it was a little pricier than most breakfast spots. We spent $30 on a breakfast that usually costs around $20. We'll be back though. Next time I'll ask for the potatoes well done!
