Fried eggs with bacon and sausage patties served with home fries
4.4+ Google Rating🍳 Famous Breakfast SpecialsπŸ” Charcoal Broiled Burgers❀️ Family Owned & Operated

Oshawa's Legendary Breakfast
& Burger Spot

Massive portions. Family recipes. Unbeatable value.Serving Durham Region for decades.

Monβ€”Fri 6AM–5PM Β· Sat 8AM–5PM Β· Sun 8AM–5PMCash Only580 Ritson Rd S, Oshawa(905) 723-0682
The Forum Difference

Why Locals Love The Forum

Massive Portions

Come hungry. Leave satisfied. Portions that put chain restaurants to shame.

Unbeatable Value

One of Durham Region's best meal values with generous portions at affordable prices.

Family Owned

A local Oshawa tradition serving customers like family for generations.

Old School Authentic

No gimmicks. No trends. Just honest food made right, every single time.

What People Say

Loved By The Community

4.4+ on Google
β€œBest breakfast you'll find anywhere in Durham Region.”
β€” Local Regular
β€œPrices are great and portions are twice the size of fast food chains.”
β€” Oshawa Resident
β€œThe owner makes everyone feel like family.”
β€” Long-Time Customer
β€œA true old-school diner experience. Reminds me of the good old days.”
β€” Durham Foodie
β€œThis place is a local treasure. Been coming here for 20+ years.”
β€” Generations Customer
House Favourites

Signature Favourites

The dishes that have made us a Durham Region institution. Honest food, done right.

A white plate with crispy bacon strips and golden hash browns served at a restaurant table

Breakfast Special

Eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, toast, and coffee or tea

Breakfast plate with two sunny-side-up eggs, crispy ham, and roasted potatoes, with toast and milk on the table

Peameal Bacon & Eggs

Canadian classic with perfectly grilled peameal bacon and two eggs

Two toasted cinnamon-sugar coated bread slices stacked on a gray plate, with chocolate filling visible between layers

French Toast

Golden cinnamon-dusted French toast with powdered sugar and syrup

Stacked deli sandwich with roast beef, turkey, lettuce and mayonnaise on toasted bread, served on white plate

Clubhouse Sandwich

Triple-decker loaded with roast beef, turkey, lettuce, and mayo on toasted bread

Fluffy omelette with fresh ingredients

Western Omelette

Loaded with ham, peppers, onions, and cheese

Chocolate-covered open-faced sandwich with golden fries on a white plate

Hot Roast Beef

Tender roast beef on fresh bread, smothered in rich gravy with fries

Small brick restaurant building with striped awning and neon sign on a rural roadside with utility lines and other commercial buildings visible

Decades

of tradition

Our Story

A Durham Region Tradition

For decades, Forum Drive-In Restaurant has been serving honest, home-style meals to generations of Oshawa families. Known for generous portions, friendly service, and unbeatable value, we've become a local institution where customers become regulars and regulars become family.

No gimmicks. No trends. No overpriced plates. Just the kind of food that makes you feel at home β€” made with care, served with pride, and priced so everyone can enjoy a great meal.

Family Owned
580 Ritson Rd S
4.4+ Google Rating
Read Our Full Story
What We Serve

Menu Preview

A taste of what's waiting for you. Honest food with no shortcuts.

Breakfast

  • Bacon & Eggs
  • Ham & Eggs
  • Sausage & Eggs
  • Western Omelette
  • Cheese Omelette
  • Peameal Bacon & Eggs

Burgers

  • Hamburger with Works
  • Cheeseburger with Works
  • Banquet Burger
  • Homemade Burger
  • Twin Burger & Fries

Dinners

  • Pork Chops
  • Hamburger Steak
  • Breaded Veal Cutlet
  • Hot Roast Beef
  • Hot Hamburger

Sides

  • French Fries
  • Onion Rings
  • Poutine
  • Gravy
  • Bacon & Cheese Fries
Come Find Us

Location & Contact

Address

580 Ritson Rd S
Oshawa, ON L1H 5K8

Hours

Mon β€” Fri: 6:00 AM β€” 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM β€” 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM β€” 5:00 PM

Send Us A Message

Questions about the menu, catering inquiries, or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you.

See Why Oshawa Has Loved The Forum For Generations

Massive portions. Honest prices. A warm welcome every time.