I was in lunch here, almost all seats were full even luckily I got a seat. It was unbelivable that I placed my order very quickly on my table and it was very tasty and delicious. Smiling Waiter and Waitress' Services are really appreciatable. Of course I wish to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyrone
There are very few of these places left in the city the kind with their original interiors still intact, sitting half-submerged below the sidewalk, completely untouched by whatever glossy trend is happening above ground.
I navigate the world with a soundtrack playing, living in a daydream where life unfolds exactly like a movie. For a long time, I had only walked past those basement-level windows on Carlton Street, looking in from the outside. The framing was always perfect, like a still from a film you already know you love. Today, I finally walked down the steps and stepped directly into the scene.
It was a Monday afternoon, and a sudden lunch rush had flooded the room. I sat there watching the solo server handle the floor, and it was pure, beautiful choreography. When you experience life cinematically, you notice the rhythm the way one person can hold the entire spatial map of a busy diner in their head, moving seamlessly from table to table without the rhythm breaking for a second. It wasn't stressful to watch; it was a perfect performance of an old-school diner operating exactly as it was built to.
Sometimes you overthink what a place like this will be, but the reality was exact. The Montreal smoked meat sandwich arrived, and it tasted exactly the way the space looked: honest, classic, and grounded. It is a rare and beautiful thing when a physical space perfectly matches the daydream you had about it from the street. I got exactly what I wanted, right down to the frame.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Gillanders
The food was good, the waiter kept watching me and my boss and that freaked me out a little, he was cute but I make reviews off honesty, he would linger Around due to the lack of traffic inside the restaurant and it was unsettling
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Archit Sakhadeo
Absolutely huge portions with Combo 1. Great value for the price. The food tasted decent overall. The server was friendly and attentive, but service was a bit slow since she was the only one handling all the tables on a weekend evening. Great decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Delves
I had previously been here before, and the service compared to last time was night and day. The kitchen and front of house team are such hard workers, and food is pretty good. Would recommend if you have 1-4 people!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
elaine power
Was a great deal 12.50 each included 3 eggs 5 strips bacon home fries coffee,toast and a complimentary orange juice hot freash good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin
The brunch is ok, nothing amazing so as the price point. The service is also just ok. The place is old and everything is falling apart.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Matthew Le Sage
A great old school diner, period!!! I'm sure it's been around for a while. Understandably so, delicious food. I had the turkey club with fries and gravy, coleslaw. It was very good. Great specials, along with a well rounded menu. Booths as well as sit up spinny stools at counter, lots of available seating. Our server was excellent, gave good suggestions. Definitely will be going back... saw pork chops come out for a customer, I gotta get me some of those!!!😋 🥓🌭🍔🧆🥩🍗🥪🌯
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kai Arseneau
Exactly what you want from a diner, solid food, great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colette Philcox
This restaurant we have eaten at or taken out from on multiple occasions, usually we order breakfast but today we ordered dinner. The older lady ( waitress ) is absolutely amazing and truly a great part of this restaurant. Today we ordered the 8 oz newyork steak dinner it comes with a salad either Greek or chefs, potatoes or mashed tatters and vegetables and or rice.
The food was solid credit where it's due. The price was reasonable, but the rest was a bit lacking. The bench I sat at was falling apart and somewhat deflated. I didn't get water until I asked for it after my meal. The server seemed cold and unapproachable. With a staring look that felt almost adversarial.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
FL
Lovely diner with authentic old look and feel
The waitress was on point and took care of us perfectly. We came for afternoon snacks and had some pancakes, milkshakes and rice pudding - all meals well prepared and tasted perfect!
Recommended if you pass by
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arthur F
Amazing Fish and chips, Loves the setting and the cozy lil space !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Evers
One of my favourite old school diners in the city. Check the specials when you come in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chie Alvarez
The food is ok. The server was ok. Prices were good but the place is dirty. The place is old. Seats are broken.
I was in lunch here, almost all seats were full even luckily I got a seat. It was unbelivable that I placed my order very quickly on my table and it was very tasty and delicious. Smiling Waiter and Waitress' Services are really appreciatable. Of course I wish to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There are very few of these places left in the city the kind with their original interiors still intact, sitting half-submerged below the sidewalk, completely untouched by whatever glossy trend is happening above ground.
I navigate the world with a soundtrack playing, living in a daydream where life unfolds exactly like a movie. For a long time, I had only walked past those basement-level windows on Carlton Street, looking in from the outside. The framing was always perfect, like a still from a film you already know you love. Today, I finally walked down the steps and stepped directly into the scene.
It was a Monday afternoon, and a sudden lunch rush had flooded the room. I sat there watching the solo server handle the floor, and it was pure, beautiful choreography. When you experience life cinematically, you notice the rhythm the way one person can hold the entire spatial map of a busy diner in their head, moving seamlessly from table to table without the rhythm breaking for a second. It wasn't stressful to watch; it was a perfect performance of an old-school diner operating exactly as it was built to.
Sometimes you overthink what a place like this will be, but the reality was exact. The Montreal smoked meat sandwich arrived, and it tasted exactly the way the space looked: honest, classic, and grounded. It is a rare and beautiful thing when a physical space perfectly matches the daydream you had about it from the street. I got exactly what I wanted, right down to the frame.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good, the waiter kept watching me and my boss and that freaked me out a little, he was cute but I make reviews off honesty, he would linger Around due to the lack of traffic inside the restaurant and it was unsettling
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Absolutely huge portions with Combo 1. Great value for the price. The food tasted decent overall. The server was friendly and attentive, but service was a bit slow since she was the only one handling all the tables on a weekend evening. Great decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had previously been here before, and the service compared to last time was night and day. The kitchen and front of house team are such hard workers, and food is pretty good. Would recommend if you have 1-4 people!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Was a great deal 12.50 each included 3 eggs 5 strips bacon home fries coffee,toast and a complimentary orange juice hot freash good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The brunch is ok, nothing amazing so as the price point. The service is also just ok. The place is old and everything is falling apart.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
A great old school diner, period!!! I'm sure it's been around for a while. Understandably so, delicious food. I had the turkey club with fries and gravy, coleslaw. It was very good. Great specials, along with a well rounded menu. Booths as well as sit up spinny stools at counter, lots of available seating. Our server was excellent, gave good suggestions. Definitely will be going back... saw pork chops come out for a customer, I gotta get me some of those!!!😋 🥓🌭🍔🧆🥩🍗🥪🌯
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exactly what you want from a diner, solid food, great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant we have eaten at or taken out from on multiple occasions, usually we order breakfast but today we ordered dinner. The older lady ( waitress ) is absolutely amazing and truly a great part of this restaurant. Today we ordered the 8 oz newyork steak dinner it comes with a salad either Greek or chefs, potatoes or mashed tatters and vegetables and or rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was solid credit where it's due. The price was reasonable, but the rest was a bit lacking. The bench I sat at was falling apart and somewhat deflated. I didn't get water until I asked for it after my meal. The server seemed cold and unapproachable. With a staring look that felt almost adversarial.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
Lovely diner with authentic old look and feel
The waitress was on point and took care of us perfectly. We came for afternoon snacks and had some pancakes, milkshakes and rice pudding - all meals well prepared and tasted perfect!
Recommended if you pass by
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Fish and chips, Loves the setting and the cozy lil space !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favourite old school diners in the city. Check the specials when you come in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is ok. The server was ok. Prices were good but the place is dirty. The place is old. Seats are broken.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
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