White Lily Diner

White Lily Diner is a diner and bakery at 678 Queen Street East in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood, in Ontario, Canada. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Bib Gourmand, the guide's recognition of good-value cooking. The cuisine is described as creative diner and bakery, and the listed specialty is diner breakfast and baking. That combination points to a menu of egg dishes, sandwiches, pancakes and other breakfast and brunch staples, made with more care than a standard diner, alongside pastries and baked goods from the in-house bakery. The listed average is CAD 20-40 per person, or about USD 14-29, so it sits at the affordable end of the Toronto scale, consistent with its Bib Gourmand status. The room has the relaxed, informal character of a neighbourhood diner, with casual dress, counter or table seating, and a moderate noise level that rises during the weekend brunch rush. Drinks typically centre on coffee, tea and juice, with the bakery counter handy for takeaway. Leslieville is east of downtown and known for independent cafes, vintage shops and a strong brunch culture, so weekend mornings are the busiest period and queues are common, particularly after a Michelin listing. The restaurant's own website is the best source for its current approach to reservations, as Toronto restaurants variously use OpenTable, Resy or Tock and diners often operate on a walk-in basis. The 501 Queen streetcar runs along Queen Street East, so reaching the diner from downtown is simple without a car. A visit can be combined with a walk through Leslieville's shops or along nearby Jimmie Simpson Park.