Mama came up the isle way , pointed at me: breakfast , yes. Turned around got me breakfast , first time there. She is a mind reader...You get breakfast. Very reasonable price and a show.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Eggs
Jon
We tried The Forum because we read a review recommending the food. When we walked in, the woman sitting in a booth at the front looked us up and down, and said, "What do you want?" At that point, I wanted to leave, but my wife still wanted to try it out.The server was good and brought us our coffee, water and cutlery quickly. Unfortunately, the water glasses and cutlery were dirty. I had to chip off some caked-on food from my water glass, and my wife decided to order a burger so that she wouldn't have to use the cutlery. The burgers were greasy and bland. The fries were okay.The men's washroom was dirty and cluttered. There was a ladder, de-icing salt and a car door in there. There was also an old car door in the hallway from the washrooms to the kitchen.We definitely won't be going back to The Forum.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Chris Cheong
I was invited for lunch by a fellow foodie based in Whitby. We ended up at The Forum, a real old-school diner in Oshawa. It's a stand-alone building that looks trapped in time, with a brick facade, a crumbling metal awning over the entrance, a narrow interior with wood paneling and brickwork, and seating at booths only. This place is worn BUT has a charm about it!We ordered a Club House sandwich, and Hot Hamburger, both with fries and only $8.00 and $9.95, respectively. We also shared a Grilled Cheese sandwich with Bacon, only $7.50.The club sandwich was hefty, with lots of chicken and bacon. The hot hambuger, with two patties and lots of gravy was very filling. The fries, included with both dishes, were excellent - light and crispy. The grilled cheese sandwich had a generous amount of thick bacon and was pretty good. We both ended up taking home some food.With decent food and ultra low prices, The Forum is worth investigating. You can either embrace the nostalgic feel of the place or order takeout.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chris C.
I was recently invited for lunch by a fellow foodie based in Whitby. We ended up at The Forum, a real old-school diner in Oshawa. It's a stand-alone building that looks trapped in time, with a brick facade, a crumbling metal awning over the entrance, a narrow interior with wood paneling and brickwork, and seating at booths only. This place is worn BUT has a charm about it! We ordered a Club House sandwich, and Hot Hamburger, both with fries and only $8.00 and $9.95, respectively. We also shared a Grilled Cheese sandwich with Bacon, only $7.50. The club sandwich was hefty, with lots of chicken and bacon. The hot hambuger, with two patties and lots of gravy was very filling. The fries, included with both dishes, were excellent - light and crispy. The grilled cheese sandwich had a generous amount of thick bacon and was pretty good. We both ended up taking home some food. With decent food and ultra low prices, The Forum is worth investigating. You can either embrace the nostalgic feel of the place or order takeout.
Jessica
A great place to grab a cheap breakfast. A little rough around the edges but the food is inexpensive, you get large portions and it's made fresh to order. Real potato home fries on the grill, eggs never overcooked and it's truly a family run business. Remember to bring cash as they don't accept credit or debit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Gibner
Sad to report this, but on Wed, Dec 14, 2023, at noon, two friends and I went there for breakfast. It was as good as I remember, but after approx 12 hrs, we all became violently ill. I believe it was food poisoning as all three of us ate different servings, and all three of us experienced the violence of whatever it was. The owners son was our server, and his 90 year mother was on the grill. I remember him saying when we were finished that he hadn't been feeling well and he was experiencing the dry heaves. I thought nothing more about it until bad things started to happen. I also experienced dry heaves at the end of it all. I am now better but haven't eaten since. It is now Saturday.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gordon Turner
Amazing!!
Dillon Nixon
Good ol’ hole in the wall locally owned restaurant just the way I like it. Food was great, good portion size and the price you can’t beat! 3 meals and a 30% tip and it was only 40$. The place is a bit of a sight for sore eyes but I think that’s what’s part of what made it great for me personally because your there for the food not the frills! Service was friendly, looking forward to trying out some of the other options on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Eggs
Amanda Knight
Food was really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Western Omelette
Marc Belanger
Cash only! Four pieces of good bacon 3 eggs a ton of fried potatoes toast AND coffee for under 10 bucks!! Sit near the front. The old gal doesn't move that fast anymore. Cash only leave a good tip.Parking: 30 spots right besideKid-friendliness: Family owned
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Hamburger, Bacon Eggs and Home Fries, Bacon and Eggs
Definitely not the fanciest place you’ll find….. but the food is excellent as are the serving size and prices! Still only $9.95 for breakfast special (3 eggs, 4 bacon or sausage and lots of home fries - includes toast AND coffee or tea). Don’t know where they get their eggs but they always taste better than any other restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Aaron Guimond
Early in the AM, doors and windows open and the place was freezing. The menu is quite limited. Food was slow and very, very bland. I added a lot of salt and pepper to give the boiled-potato home fries some flavour. One of my over-easy eggs was hard-cooked. The "cash-only" sign is underneath the front counter where only a child will see it. I had to walk to a gas station ATM after breakfast to get cash to pay for my meal. The elderly woman behind the cash quoted two different prices for breakfast and got nasty when I was confused and asked for clarification.Breakfast is cheap by current standards and the guy that works there is pleasant, but this was definitely a depressing one and done experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Yvan de Blois
Just what I was looking for! Not many breakfast places are open very early anymore but The Forum fit the bill. Enjoyed my breakfast special and my daughter enjoyed the Western sandwich. Service was superb and the atmosphere was what I wanted and would expect from such a place.Parking: Large open gravel parking lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Western Omelette, Bacon and Eggs
James
I've been there twice. The lady who runs it is nice and polite, she really wants to serve you well.The place is run down and hasn't been upgraded or fixed up in many years. Rips in upholstery and not the cleanest.The food portions are generous but the flavor is mediocre. Because of the lack of cleanliness it makes you wonder how well the food is stored and handled.If you like dirty restaurants with generous portions of mediocre food then this place is for you.If you're looking for good value breakfasts in Oshawa I'd recommend, Sherry's or Cosy's.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Yvonne Stratton
Worst experience ever. The food was good but they don't charge the price on the menuThe old lady was rude and arguemenative I would never go back
Mama came up the isle way , pointed at me: breakfast , yes. Turned around got me breakfast , first time there. She is a mind reader...You get breakfast. Very reasonable price and a show.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Eggs
We tried The Forum because we read a review recommending the food. When we walked in, the woman sitting in a booth at the front looked us up and down, and said, "What do you want?" At that point, I wanted to leave, but my wife still wanted to try it out.The server was good and brought us our coffee, water and cutlery quickly. Unfortunately, the water glasses and cutlery were dirty. I had to chip off some caked-on food from my water glass, and my wife decided to order a burger so that she wouldn't have to use the cutlery. The burgers were greasy and bland. The fries were okay.The men's washroom was dirty and cluttered. There was a ladder, de-icing salt and a car door in there. There was also an old car door in the hallway from the washrooms to the kitchen.We definitely won't be going back to The Forum.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
I was invited for lunch by a fellow foodie based in Whitby. We ended up at The Forum, a real old-school diner in Oshawa. It's a stand-alone building that looks trapped in time, with a brick facade, a crumbling metal awning over the entrance, a narrow interior with wood paneling and brickwork, and seating at booths only. This place is worn BUT has a charm about it!We ordered a Club House sandwich, and Hot Hamburger, both with fries and only $8.00 and $9.95, respectively. We also shared a Grilled Cheese sandwich with Bacon, only $7.50.The club sandwich was hefty, with lots of chicken and bacon. The hot hambuger, with two patties and lots of gravy was very filling. The fries, included with both dishes, were excellent - light and crispy. The grilled cheese sandwich had a generous amount of thick bacon and was pretty good. We both ended up taking home some food.With decent food and ultra low prices, The Forum is worth investigating. You can either embrace the nostalgic feel of the place or order takeout.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
I was recently invited for lunch by a fellow foodie based in Whitby. We ended up at The Forum, a real old-school diner in Oshawa. It's a stand-alone building that looks trapped in time, with a brick facade, a crumbling metal awning over the entrance, a narrow interior with wood paneling and brickwork, and seating at booths only. This place is worn BUT has a charm about it! We ordered a Club House sandwich, and Hot Hamburger, both with fries and only $8.00 and $9.95, respectively. We also shared a Grilled Cheese sandwich with Bacon, only $7.50. The club sandwich was hefty, with lots of chicken and bacon. The hot hambuger, with two patties and lots of gravy was very filling. The fries, included with both dishes, were excellent - light and crispy. The grilled cheese sandwich had a generous amount of thick bacon and was pretty good. We both ended up taking home some food. With decent food and ultra low prices, The Forum is worth investigating. You can either embrace the nostalgic feel of the place or order takeout.
A great place to grab a cheap breakfast. A little rough around the edges but the food is inexpensive, you get large portions and it's made fresh to order. Real potato home fries on the grill, eggs never overcooked and it's truly a family run business. Remember to bring cash as they don't accept credit or debit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sad to report this, but on Wed, Dec 14, 2023, at noon, two friends and I went there for breakfast. It was as good as I remember, but after approx 12 hrs, we all became violently ill. I believe it was food poisoning as all three of us ate different servings, and all three of us experienced the violence of whatever it was. The owners son was our server, and his 90 year mother was on the grill. I remember him saying when we were finished that he hadn't been feeling well and he was experiencing the dry heaves. I thought nothing more about it until bad things started to happen. I also experienced dry heaves at the end of it all. I am now better but haven't eaten since. It is now Saturday.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing!!
Good ol’ hole in the wall locally owned restaurant just the way I like it. Food was great, good portion size and the price you can’t beat! 3 meals and a 30% tip and it was only 40$. The place is a bit of a sight for sore eyes but I think that’s what’s part of what made it great for me personally because your there for the food not the frills! Service was friendly, looking forward to trying out some of the other options on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Eggs
Food was really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Western Omelette
Cash only! Four pieces of good bacon 3 eggs a ton of fried potatoes toast AND coffee for under 10 bucks!! Sit near the front. The old gal doesn't move that fast anymore. Cash only leave a good tip.Parking: 30 spots right besideKid-friendliness: Family owned
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Hamburger, Bacon Eggs and Home Fries, Bacon and Eggs
Restaurantji Recommends
Definitely not the fanciest place you’ll find….. but the food is excellent as are the serving size and prices! Still only $9.95 for breakfast special (3 eggs, 4 bacon or sausage and lots of home fries - includes toast AND coffee or tea). Don’t know where they get their eggs but they always taste better than any other restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Early in the AM, doors and windows open and the place was freezing. The menu is quite limited. Food was slow and very, very bland. I added a lot of salt and pepper to give the boiled-potato home fries some flavour. One of my over-easy eggs was hard-cooked. The "cash-only" sign is underneath the front counter where only a child will see it. I had to walk to a gas station ATM after breakfast to get cash to pay for my meal. The elderly woman behind the cash quoted two different prices for breakfast and got nasty when I was confused and asked for clarification.Breakfast is cheap by current standards and the guy that works there is pleasant, but this was definitely a depressing one and done experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Just what I was looking for! Not many breakfast places are open very early anymore but The Forum fit the bill. Enjoyed my breakfast special and my daughter enjoyed the Western sandwich. Service was superb and the atmosphere was what I wanted and would expect from such a place.Parking: Large open gravel parking lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Western Omelette, Bacon and Eggs
I've been there twice. The lady who runs it is nice and polite, she really wants to serve you well.The place is run down and hasn't been upgraded or fixed up in many years. Rips in upholstery and not the cleanest.The food portions are generous but the flavor is mediocre. Because of the lack of cleanliness it makes you wonder how well the food is stored and handled.If you like dirty restaurants with generous portions of mediocre food then this place is for you.If you're looking for good value breakfasts in Oshawa I'd recommend, Sherry's or Cosy's.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Worst experience ever. The food was good but they don't charge the price on the menuThe old lady was rude and arguemenative I would never go back