Bold Bites Co. - Toronto

Serendipity is truly a wonderful and magical thing. A set of unexpected circumstances brought a friend and me for the first time to the incredible Bad Egg Diner (a.k.a. Bold Bites Co.), a bright, cheery and unpretentious eatery on Richmond Street east of Jarvis in downtown Toronto, at lunchtime on Tuesday March 3, 2026. Without looking at the menu I simply said, “Here’s what I would like: two fried eggs over easy caramelized onions sautéed mushrooms and peppers a side of deep-fried grated potato croquettes, with their superb house mayo sauce.“ “No problem!”, they said, without batting an eye. My buddy’s order, from the menu, was an open face fried egg sandwich (on toast) with avocado, also with a side of croquettes drizzled with their fabulous mayo sauce. Accompanying our meals were delicious chocolate brownies and superb Marsala chai. Simply put, the flavours, textures and presentation were amazing. Everything was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared and served. Owner Dave Polny is a most gracious and masterful host, and his staff are engaging and friendly. Our server, Kshitija, was a delight to deal with and was very attentive throughout our meal. This establishment should definitely be on your A-list for a terrific meal and a fun dining experience. It is certainly on mine. Get there! Andy Hoffer Toronto, Canada

My friend and I had the pleasure of dining at Bad Egg today (soon to be renamed Bold Bites), and our experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked through the door, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. It was our first time visiting, and when the owner, Dave, found out, he surprised us with complimentary appetizers, an unexpected and delicious treat that truly set the tone for the rest of our visit. His kindness and hospitality were easily one of the standout moments of our meal. But the real star was the food. I ordered the Bold and Beautiful Beef Rice Bowl, while my friend went with the Cluck ‘N’ Good Egg Drop, and both dishes were absolutely outstanding. Each bite was packed with flavor, and we left completely satisfied and already excited to return. 10/10 experience. Highly recommended!

First time visiting BAD EGG/BOLD BITES, couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised. Was greeted warmly by the staff, placed my order for the Cluck'N'Good Egg sandwich, based on their recommendation. Sat down while it was prepared, only to be greeted by the owner Dave whom welcomed me and brought out complimentary coffee and an appetizer (Hash Brown chips?). He continued to check on me couple times and offer refills during my visit. The food was so delicious, I ended up ordering my 2nd choice option to go, just to try it later.... Pork Bao Buns (Also delicious with just the right amount of heat). Thank you, will be coming back soon.