Fran's Restaurant

06/27/2025

Hey Toronto night owls and early birds!

We’re keeping the lights on 24/7 this weekend at 20 College Street, just for you. Craving some late-night comfort or an early breakfast? We’ve got you covered. Prefer a cozy night in?

Our 200 Victoria Street spot is ready with takeout. What’s your go-to order?

02/02/2025

This is our Big Breakfast. Don’t mind the well done toast. It was made to order.

We rely on our incredible and hard working Canadian farmers and Canadian producers to provide these high quality ingredients so that we can serve up this every day to hungry Torontonians.

We are so thankful to 🇨🇦 farmers and we are so lucky to live in a country that can produce high quality products ingredients.

01/20/2025

Fran’s on Victoria St is now open! Thanks for giving us a few days to freshen up!

01/13/2025

Fran’s Victoria location is temporarily closed as we make some repairs and touch ups. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be opened soon!

Our Flagship College Street location is open for business. We’re just a short walk north at 20
College Street.

09/05/2022

It’s been a historic summer here at the CNE. We’re so thrilled to see everyone coming back! There’s still time to experience the CNE!!!

Celebrate the Labour Day Weekend. See you all soon!



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09/03/2022

“One moment. I’m going to have to quality control check your Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwich”

Cool, sweet, and undeniably delicious. Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwich is a huge hit. Croissant square bun. Apple pie filling. Large scoop of Chapman’s vanilla premium ice cream, topped with caramel, chocolate sauce and dusted with icing sugar.

09/02/2022

We’ve been told our milkshakes are iconic. Some have said the best they’ve ever had. We thought we should do a photo campaign to reflect just how epic these shakes really are!

We’re serving up some seriously cool milkshakes at the

The CNE Exclusives include our blueberry cheesecake, strawberry cheese cake or our Oreo milkshakes.

You can also get our Classics - Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry.

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09/01/2022

Our CNE top seller has been the PB&J Beef Brisket Smash on a brioche bun. It’s sweet, savoury, hearty and super satisfying.

Come by and give it a try! Served with our potato waffle shaped fries!

08/25/2022

Did you know the Monte Cristo Sandwich is over a 100 years old. It is an adaptation of the French croque-monsieur.

newest CNE feature is our Monte Cristo Sandwich coated in our thick pancake batter and deep-fried just long enough to warm the cheese. It’s a delicious classic, slightly reinvented. Served with potato waffle fries and a jam dip!

08/24/2022

We love this Toronto Tradition. Well done Vintage Toronto 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Images relating to the Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, dating from 1951-1994.

08/24/2022

Happy International National Waffle Day! 🧇 ❤️

We love a good waffle! We have some sweet and savoury classics!

Thanksgiving Waffle is back! Our must-try staple.

Waffle made from our homemade stuffing. Real roasted Turkey. Cranberry Sauce. Smothered in turkey gravy. Sprinkled with green onions.

Chicken Waffle and Ice Cream. Our own waffle batter, creamy Chapman's Ice Cream] Chapman’s Ice Cream, fried chicken thighs. Waffle syrup.

Try it at the CNE only!

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08/22/2022

How hungry are you? Try our NEW Chicken, Waffle, and Ice Cream. Our original waffle batter made everyday with real butter and eggs. Juicy fried-chicken thighs, and Chapman’s Vanilla Ice Cream. Drizzled with our waffle syrups (or syrup on the side).