Always friendly, courteous staff. Service is very prompt. Food is always home made and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Land88Sea
Perfect little breakfast spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Genevieve Hennessey
The location of Niva’s Restaurant is a Thunder Bay landmark, as it was formerly The Blue Parrot restaurant. While the two dining establishments could not be more different, Niva’s carries on the tradition of being an iconic Thunder Bay eatery. Their menu consists of comfort foods only and offers something for every palette.From Gramma-quality hot turkey sandwiches to the mile-high clubhouse, Niva’s offers so much more than just the city’s best Finn pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. For me, it is always the Finn pancakes with strawberries minus the whipped cream that my Ella takes instead.The Finn pancakes are not just my favourite; they remind me of a simpler time. When all I worried about was my kids and how I had screwed them up by knowingly marrying the wrong guy. Whenever I needed to distract them after their father left, I would take them for Finn pancakes, especially to the Scandinavian House. So, whenever I visit Niva’s, I feel the world unwind for a moment and accept the opportunity to reconnect with my kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stevenvlewis
Niva's is always great ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
zepaw1
Always great staff and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rocca13 Cat
I'd consider this a better alternative to the good-old Hoito Restaurant in terms of food types, portions and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Debbie F.
Good homemade food but the place closes too soon. The service is good however it's a bit noisy at lunch and good luck getting a parking spot let alone a seat. I don't think they are open in the evenings which is too bad.
Jim Pazianos
The waitress staff is outstanding. You will never go without your coffee being topped up. ☕️The service is superb ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fearocious Fearocious
Go were the locals go, go to Niva's.A very busy breakfast and lunch spot. At 11:00 am on a Friday expect a line up to get in. Quality at a good price. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Local and casual.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debalina Saha
A Finnish breakfast and lunch restaurant with plenty of breakfast options and some lunch specials. We ordered some omelet combos and pancakes. Food was okay, nothing wow about them. The ambience was not like usual breakfast places, it was quite dim and gloomy and slow paced.
Food is always fresh, hot, and flavourful. Nivas is always consistent. Although the atmosphere feels loud and rushed, the establishment is clean.Parking: Parking is easy and lots of spaces for handicap
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fearocious
Go were the locals go, go to Niva's.A very busy breakfast and lunch spot. At 11:00 am on a Friday expect a line up to get in. Quality at a good price. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Local and casual.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheldon Unrau
Came to Thunder Bay to visit my daughter. Took her to Niva’s for breakfast. The waitresses are very attentive and food was great. Highly recommend!
Simon Verboom (Simon V)
Good overall value and quality of food. More breakfast selections than other restaurants, at a more reasonable cost.Great service, never had to wait for a refill.
Always friendly, courteous staff. Service is very prompt. Food is always home made and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect little breakfast spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The location of Niva’s Restaurant is a Thunder Bay landmark, as it was formerly The Blue Parrot restaurant. While the two dining establishments could not be more different, Niva’s carries on the tradition of being an iconic Thunder Bay eatery. Their menu consists of comfort foods only and offers something for every palette.From Gramma-quality hot turkey sandwiches to the mile-high clubhouse, Niva’s offers so much more than just the city’s best Finn pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. For me, it is always the Finn pancakes with strawberries minus the whipped cream that my Ella takes instead.The Finn pancakes are not just my favourite; they remind me of a simpler time. When all I worried about was my kids and how I had screwed them up by knowingly marrying the wrong guy. Whenever I needed to distract them after their father left, I would take them for Finn pancakes, especially to the Scandinavian House. So, whenever I visit Niva’s, I feel the world unwind for a moment and accept the opportunity to reconnect with my kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Niva's is always great ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great staff and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'd consider this a better alternative to the good-old Hoito Restaurant in terms of food types, portions and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good homemade food but the place closes too soon. The service is good however it's a bit noisy at lunch and good luck getting a parking spot let alone a seat. I don't think they are open in the evenings which is too bad.
The waitress staff is outstanding. You will never go without your coffee being topped up. ☕️The service is superb ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go were the locals go, go to Niva's.A very busy breakfast and lunch spot. At 11:00 am on a Friday expect a line up to get in. Quality at a good price. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Local and casual.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Finnish breakfast and lunch restaurant with plenty of breakfast options and some lunch specials. We ordered some omelet combos and pancakes. Food was okay, nothing wow about them. The ambience was not like usual breakfast places, it was quite dim and gloomy and slow paced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Food is always fresh, hot, and flavourful. Nivas is always consistent. Although the atmosphere feels loud and rushed, the establishment is clean.Parking: Parking is easy and lots of spaces for handicap
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Go were the locals go, go to Niva's.A very busy breakfast and lunch spot. At 11:00 am on a Friday expect a line up to get in. Quality at a good price. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Local and casual.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to Thunder Bay to visit my daughter. Took her to Niva’s for breakfast. The waitresses are very attentive and food was great. Highly recommend!
Good overall value and quality of food. More breakfast selections than other restaurants, at a more reasonable cost.Great service, never had to wait for a refill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great, hearty food with very pleasant service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4