Gage Park Diner in Hamilton

I go out for breakfast a lot. I always try the meat lovers omlette and add mushrooms to it everywhere I go. The Pigskin Pete is the absolute best out of upwards of 40 places Ive tried between waterloo region, wellington county, and Hamilton.

Best Ruben sandwich ever. Taste of heaven. Yummy. Thank you to everyone there for their positive impact on others and very cheerful staff.

Great food and atmosphere! Popular local diner with lots of character. Busy spot for breakfast!

Food was fine. Service not so much. They were impolite and werent knowledgeable on gluten-free options so I wouldnt recommend it for that. Food

This family diner is a REAL family diner. Coming here reminds me of trips as a kid going to the local diner with my dad. The girls working there really care about you and your experience. They are extremely caring and kind towards baby s and kids making this spot a very great place to take the whole family. Please check them out and please support local business. What a gem. Vegetarian options: They have a full vegan and vegetarian menu and plant based milk alternatives

Food was delicious and the staff was SO nice. The place is quaint and cute and I would highly recommend hitting them up for brunch before walking around Gage park

Food is good. The portion is pretty big too. Good choice if you re hungry Food

Stopped here on our travels while thrifting and i was amazed. The food is top tier, they even home-bake their own bread compared to other commercial diners. The servers were very sweet and the view of Gage park while we ate was a nice touch! If I lived closer, I d be here every week!

Best hamburgers Ive had in a long time and the fries are amazing

We hadnt been in a long while and its still as good as it ever was. Its a small place but they are still so family friendly. A favourite spot for breakfast with our kids.

Ive never had something I didnt like here!

Amazing place to bring kids! And their vegan/vegetarian menu is astounding!

My sisters and I love going out for lunch/brunch, but between the three of us we have 2 kids under 2. Gage Park Diner not only accommodated our bulky strollers, they even brought toys to our table when the babies started to get antsy. They also brought their food first so we could feed them without letting our own food get cold as well. Weve never felt more comfortable bringing the kids out for lunch! Thank you Gage Park Diner staff, you really made our day.

Greatest diner in all of Hamilton

Lovely little place, food is excellent

Dont be put off by the outside. This is a great place to eat. Fri day staff snd good fresh tasty food. Clean and well kept. Food

Cute diner with good food. Staff is friendly.

Everything Ive had here has been wonderful, but the pancakes are really something else! Its a real treat to come here!

I loved this place! Im vegan and trying to find options for breakfast can be a challenge...this diner has a whole other menu with vegetarian/vegan options! Beyond excited and will be a go to from now on.

One of our favourite spots! Expect a wait. Full most days.

This place is amazing. The family that owns it are so friendly and kind. I ordered bison burger, fresh cut fries, and gravy with a coffee. Food was soooo good. This is the only indigenous caterer in Hamilton. They even do fry bread tacos. They have full vegetarian menu as well. You simply cant go wrong with stopping by and having a bite. You wont be disappointed.

Some of the best pancakes I ve had in my life! The servers were really kind and overall great value for the portions. Will be going again Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options (a whole menu) which my girlfriend absolutely loved!

Great food and great people make this hidden little gem a definite place to go! Just had our first visit and will definitely be back...run dont walk to Gage Park Diner for comfort food in a comfortable setting!

Great food! And the customer service was great. I will definitely be back with my boyfriend

Top tier breakfast experience. Great vegan options with its own menu. Can be very busy on the weekends, but randomly. Vegetarian options: A whole vegetarian and vegan menu Dietary restrictions: Very considerate of dietary restrictions Parking: Go past the restaurant and turn left at the first street for great parking options

We were passing through Hamilton on our way back to Buffalo from Toronto. So glad we stopped! Cozy, comfortable, and oh so charming! From the food to the service it was stellar!

Came on a day when the menu was limited due to staff. So that was a bit of a bummer. My peameal bacon on a bun was okay. Very average, there were certainly little efforts that could have been made to up the experience (toasted bun, salted tomato etc). Other people enjoyed their hollandaise sauce very much although the eggs were a little overdone. We expected to get handed the check but it never came. Eventually we saw others paying at the counter and did so too, after a half hour of waiting. The waitress was very nice but could have been more attentive in that regard, checking how wed like to pay, if we were splitting, or if wed like anything else.

Love this place! Great atmosphere, excellent food & service, cool music too!

Call before you go. Tried going twice during posted hours and they were closed. Can t rate anything since I have not been able to get in yet.

Eggs Lenny :)

We love Gage Park Diner! The meal is always so delicious and the staff are friendly and fun for a great atmosphere. My fav is the Lisa Marie french toast.

Food was amazing service,(Charmaine) was fantastic

This is the best diner I have ever been to! The food is delicious, but where they really shine is the friendly and welcoming staff. It feels like you re hanging out with your neighbours. Very kid friendly. My go-to place to take my friends and family when they visit. Highly recommend the chocolate chip pancakes!

Couldnt ask for better service the food is great. We try to go every Sunday

Great atmosphere family owned!

They have good reviews for a reason. Great food, great selection, and for great prices in this little hidden gem of a spot with really nice vibes. Highly recommend for brunch. Food

I love supporting Indigenous owned businesses. The food was delicious and the service was great. We will Definitely be returning customers. A must try if you haven t yet. Can t forget to mention they have a vegan menu.

This little diner has the best breakfast and brunch in the city. I love that its in our neighbourhood. Ive been eating here regularly for 4 years and the menu has lots of vegan and vegetarian options which is great when I bring friends. Usually my partner and I do pickup, but when we are able to eat in the service is friendly and warm. Vegetarian options: My favourite dish on the menu is the vegetarian hash. Their veggie omelettes are also delicious

Yummy comfort food. Very nice staff. Expect a line up!

Really lovely family spot with delicious food.

Cute little diner with good portions for a good price and really friendly staff. I got the jalapeno cheddar hash. I asked for hot sauce but didnt end up needing it. Really tasty.

How have I not known about this gem for 9 years. If you havent been to Gage Park Diner for breakfast you HAVE to go. The staff is so friendly the vibe is unpretentious and vintage and the food is outstanding. The first place Ive been that offers guacamole as an egg substitute...genius for those with egg allergies. Vegan and gluten free options available generous portions with reasonable prices. A perfect neighbourhood spot. Only open til 3 so come early. Vegetarian options: Vegan menu available Dietary restrictions: Guacamole substitute for eggs in hash combo Kid-friendliness: High chair available

Great little diner!!! Our breakfast was fantastic and the service was very friendly and so welcoming. Cant wait to go back. Went for a nice walk around Gage park afterwards to work off the delicious milkshake I had with my breakfast

You know that delicious breakfast youre craving? Gage Park Diner delivers. Totally blew our expectations away. Food was mouth watering satisfying! The staff makes you feel like youre at home. Im already planning my next visit! You wont be disappointed.

To be fair, I was expecting small pancakes for my side serving ~ holy smokes! Everything was so good, but the pancakes with blueberries (homemade batter) Mmmmm! Charmaine was looking after the front of the house, and she was so lovely and welcoming. They offer a vegan, and vegetarian menu too. I have to go back and try lunch next time. Stay tuned!

Very family friendly. Staff are super nice. The fluffiest pancakes ever

We love coming to this neighbourhood gem for breakfast or brunch. Usually we can get a table or it s a short wait. Food come fast and always order the jalapeño bacon hash - the portions generous and lots of options for vegan and gf. Great with kids and very welcoming. Kid-friendliness: So kind to my daughter and have high chairs.

Service was not good Doubt Id be back Food

Great food and friendly staff!

Quaint, home cooked, family diner! Homemade soup was excellent! All day breakfast. Good variety of menu items. Community minded - holding a draw for someone down on her luck. So lovely! Ill be back!!

Great breakfast spot. Check it out. Scrambled eggs, toast, home fries, bacon, coffee Walker accessible ramp on entrance Bathroom a bit tight. Would not be able to get a wheelchair in the bathroom. Need to leave your walker outside the bathroom door.

Very cute little place right across from Gage Park. My family and I enjoyed breakfast there and I was really happy with the vegan options. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Great experience and would definitely go back. Pictures are of the vegan BLT, which was great! Dietary restrictions: Very good selection for vegans!

We absolutely love Gage Park Diner and are very thankful for their affordable vegan options! Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegan options, its great to have so many options.

Great breakfast place, lots of options. Very vegan and vegetarian friendly. Vegetarian options: They have a menu just for vegan/veg food. Food : 5/5 |

Good breakfast! And great service! Vegetarian options: They had a whole separate menu for vegetarian and vegan options. Dietary restrictions: Lots of options for dietary restrictions Kid-friendliness: Cute little diner perfect to bring kids

Such a gem! Very sweet and attentive server. So many delicious options. The sweet grass iced tea was amazing!

Ate here for the first time today. I opted for an omelette (and the most amazing rye toast) and my husband had the banquet burger. Food was delicious, service was super friendly, restaurant was very clean. Will definitely be back!

Dropped by Sunday morning, our first time there. Super friendly, very clean, great food and excellent coffee. Thank You. Food

This is a charming little spot with really good food and friendly service. Its bright, clean and has a real diner feel even though there are no booths. I went to this diner with friends based on the great reviews about it. The reviews were right. My friends and I will definitely go back.

Great local diner, amazing food, fresh juice and wonderful people

Pancakes were tasty but milkshakes were expensive considering the size.

Just had breakfast here and it was amazing! Service was great and food was great! We will definitely be back! :) - @DanielZiedins Food : 5/5

Had a great breakfast. The waitress and the cook were eager to please.

Great place to go for breakfast.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of Gluten free options Food

Great Breakfast Food! Amazing staff!!

Lovely family diner. Small and well run. Nice personal touches. No fuss. But good quality

Food was fine. Great community vibe

We had an amazing experience at the Gage Park Diner. The staff were super friendly and made us all feel welcome. The food was terrific too!

Absolutely loved this cute little place not to expensive the service was excellent the food was amazing

Wonderful experience. Well made and good quality ingredients. Great location to go for a walk in the park after. Their pancakes are from scratch. The wife loves pancakes and bacon. Their coffee is also dark and roasty.

Great breakfast

Went there for brunch during work there were only 3 tables taken, got there for 12, didn t even get talked to for the first 10 minutes and didn t receive our omelets until 12:55. Not sure if there was only 1 person cooking in the back or if they had a single burner stove cooking 1 meal at a time. Only reason why they are getting a 2 star instead of 1 star is because the food was good.

You have to go!! Best breakfast Ive been served in a very long time. Friendly staff, cute atmosphere. We will be back!!

Dropped in for take out - extensive breakfast/brunch menu. Great food, fast and friendly service. Love the retro vibe. Seems to also have an extensive Vegetarian and Vegan menu plus one for Ankle Biters - will definitely be coming back.

Great little diner...awesome friendly staff & food. Kid-friendliness: Lots of tabke activities for kids Food : 4/5 |

Ive lived in this neighborhood forever and cant believe I hadnt been there yet! What a great little find for a breakfast diner. Quaint little place near Gage Park on Main St. There is street parking nearby and out front. Vegan menu was a lovely surprise and kids menu was good. Big servings and youll get your moneys worth. Good coffee, pancakes , waffles, home fries and toast to name a few! Thanks Gage Park Diner, Ill be back soon :) Vegetarian options: Separate vegan menu Kid-friendliness: Kids menu, kids toys, games and coloring books!

Loved this place. The staff are so nice and the food might take a bit, but its worth it. Vegetarian options: Completely separate vegetarian menu!

Just across from Gage Park is the cozy and well lit Gage Park Diner. Serving your usual breakfast and lunch fare, this 7 table eatery may be on the smaller side at first glance, but it is truly a quaint and friendly dining option right around the corner. We arrived around 11 am on a Thursday, and by 11:45 almost all of the tables had been filled for lunch. They do a good turnover, so its unlikely youll need to wait. For those that cant wait: choose take-away! While seated we overheard folks call-in to place and pick up their orders. PORTIONS/DIETARY OPTIONS: Portions are sizeable for what you pay, and for those who need Vegetarian or Vegan options, they have menus available for you! Those menus arent short either. They offer a sizeable selection of offerings so you dont feel like youre missing out. Examples include: Just Egg, tofu, bacon tempeh, and vegan pancakes using almond milk. Gluten free options are also available. OUR ORDERS: Being quite ravenous, we ordered the Heck Yeah and the Reuben Hash. These were both served with home fries that had onions in them, but dont worry, the servers are great and will ask you to be sure youre ok with them. The Heck Yeah was a massive amount of food, and well worth the price. Id highly encourage folks try the Reuben Hash if you are fans of the sandwich. The only suggestion I could give is that they seasoned the potatoes with a bit more salt as they came across a bit bland in the hash, but that could have just been a one-off! PARKING: Parking is free and available for 2 hours directly in front of the restaurant (left hand side of King St) OVERALL: Id give it a solid 4.5/5! Great service, good food in good sized portions, clean and quaint interior. Its a definite come back restaurant!

LOVELY service, great food and great prices. You can t get this atmosphere at any big chain. Honestly it s magical. Recommended dishes

Great service, very cute and quaint diner. Small with limited seating, but worth the wait. The food is fresh, portions are filling, and they are one of the only places that actually grill their breakfast sausage vs. throwing them in the deep fryer! ONLY negative feedback is that the coffee is $3+ (top ups included). I dont know which roasters they use, its good drip coffee, but I just found the price a bit steep. Overall still a 4.5/5 for me!

Fantastic food, personable service, kind to our kid. Loved it! Thanks for having us!

Excellent service and food!

Only a handful of tables but the food and staff were excellent

Great little diner, friendly staff, tasty food , great portions and pricing , nice sunny spot at noon

Great food and service!

Retro 50s inside was charming. Service was good and unobtrusive. Breakfast was great, portion large.

Love the food

Warm and friendly, good food at very reasonable prices. Pleasant ambiance and cozy atmosphere.

Great food and service and they have several excellent vegetarian and vegan options.

Charming and cozy, I really like the decor and spectacular place to enjoy the breakfast. The service is fast and friendly.

Loved it! Delicious burger with grilled bun! House dressing jalapeno honey vinaigrette on garden salad to die for! Takeout for Gage Park picnic between rose garden and fountain heavenly! Kind, lovely people!

Very homey little restaurant! Loved the breakfast and the service was great! Really appreciate that they have several vegan options. Will definitely be back.

Great local spot, loved it!

I love a good diner and this is mos def a great one! Burger was great, Reuben amazing, and I loved the sweetgrass iced tea. My son spilled his pancake syrup all over himself and they bent over backwards to help him out and clean up (was all over his shirt and all down his legs and into his shoes ), including giving him a spare shirt to wear. Just an all around great neighbourhood place and we will definitely make it a regular spot for brunch or lunch!

Amazing service, perfect breakfast, 5/5!

Great diner with really good food. You will not be disappointed as the quality is better than what you pay.

Friendly diner by the park serving up breakfast with a retro feel. Locally run all you can ask for in the neighborhood thats just right.

One of the best breakfast spots in the east end! Delicious food, and great coffee, right across from Gage Park! Cant wait to go back again soon.

The food is so good and the service is real good too. As an Indigenous person it is nice to see an Indigenous restaurant doing good.

Unfortunately giving this place one star without ever eating here. I have attempted to try this restaurant twice now but both times it was closed despite checking the day and times it stated it was open. Not sure why the hours of business were not changed on Google or their website, maybe they have closed down? A little frustrating, we were looking forward trying it..

Amazing! Great food, great environment!

Great food reasonably priced. We love going there Owner/staff are nice friendly and make you feel very comfortable .....big recommend from me

First time coming and waited over 45 minutes for our food. 3 tables came in after us and got their food well before us. Wasn t hungry anymore so paid for our coffee and left. Won t be back.

A great, chill neighbourhood diner and the staff are amazing.

Great vegan and vegetarian options. The plant based meats were tasty and the portions were a good size. Also very nice server and atmosphere!

Great food and service. We will definitely be back.

Great little joint. Had the Benny and a chai tea. All lovely. Will visit again!

Great spot! Great breakfast (toast was really good) and very cheery staff

Favourite place for brunch in Hamilton, always served with so much kindness! Hearty delicious meals and great prices.

A friend was visiting from Toronto, so I decided to take her out to this diner! We had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, the staff was lovely, and everything was reasonably priced. I definitely need to come back and try some of their other food!

This was our first time here and we were pleasantly surprised. It was a quaint diner but had a very home like feel and I loved that! The food was delicious and we will definitely be coming back to try the lunch menu. Our server was quite friendly and informative :) Vegetarian options: They did ask immediately if we needed a vegetarian menu :) which I found to be awesome! Dietary restrictions: They have options like gluten free bread etc.

Amazing price for what you are getting. Potatoes are actually seasoned! That and the bread and sausages were a stand out for me. Will come again soon.

Me and a couple of buddies had breakfast there today. The service was excellent. The portions were huge. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was nice too. I look forward to going again

Very family friendly: accommodated our group of 4 toddlers and 5 adults. Had toys, books and activities for the kids, had high chairs and kid sized cutlery, and had a good kids menu. Highly recommend for families!

Went here for a breakfast this morning and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend this place if you love good homemade diner food. Vegetarian options: There s a vegetarian menu

Great little affordable diner. Excellent food, small-town atmosphere, friendly staff. Oh, and a huge vegan and vegetarian menu.

Really great breakfast! Reasonably priced and the perfect portion size. The bacon is sooooo delicious I love it !! It can be hard to get nicely cooked and tasty bacon sometimes but this place does it right. Friendly owners/employees and clean, cute, and quaint environment. Ive never dined in because of the virus but I certainly will when restrictions are lifted. Yum! I definitely recommend.

Great little dinner, its amazing that they have so many vegan options.

Fantastic decor, amazing food, great portions, and great prices. The staff are incredibly nice, and its such a great atmosphere. Definitely my favourite place to get breakfast in Hamilton!

Amazing food, great value! I ordered a Reuben sandwich and it was everything I hoped for and more, however the fries were -divine-. I really cant stop thinking about them. It was the first time I had fries so good the thought of adding anything to them like ketchup or vinegar seemed downright blasphemous. I wish they were open every day. Id make it part of my daily routine to just order a side of fries and snack on them on my way home from work. Only con was that on the day I visited the air conditioning wasnt working and I was sweating throughout my meal.

Delicious breakfast, best eggs Benedict Ive had in Hamilton and Ive tried almost ever breakfast diner.

Went this morning with my partner. Grabbed breakfast for takeout. It took forever since they forgot to tell us that our order was ready. Asked for ketchup, was told it was in the takeout bag; it wasnt. Neither were cutlery or napkins. Once we got that sorted out and to our destination, we realized the order was wrong. No avacados or a bottle of water we had paid for. And to add insult to injury the amount of ketchup was inadequate. Food was alright, but for the price I think Ill go elsewhere next time.

Absolutely loved this place and will be returning!

Delicious turkey dinner. Staff very nice. We Ill definitely return.

Why I visited your restaurant today and talked to the two wonderful people we have working for you yeah it says I Google maps dinr in but it but but you a takeout only

Try the Reuben! Best ever.

Really nice little place. The staff are great, the food is wonderful, and you definitely get your moneys worth. Always glad to visit

Great little diner for breakfast,food is great and priced right,homey atmosphere and staff are friendly parking out front or around the corner and free

Great food, friendly staff, the right price. Everything you could possibly want from a neighbourhood diner.

Solid breakfast place! Limited seating but worth the wait.

This tiny seven-table diner has quick service and delicious food, and one free coffee refill. A bus stop is across the street. No parking lot but has free one-hour street parking. Open until 3 pm.

Such an adorable little place and the food was hot, fresh and tasty. Lots of vegan options too!

Really good breakfast place. Service was top notch. Food was simple but done really well. Will add this to our breakfast places to frequent. Very affordable as well. Parking was on the street and seemed like there was enough spots for the size of the place.

Was amazing and delicious! The people are so nice, my girlfriend has wanted to try this place for months and we now have a beautiful breakfast shop near by! Food was cooked perfectly and even the home fries had barely any grease it was beautiful!

Awesome food and supreme service. Easily my favourite breakfast place in the city. Im willing to come down the Mountain for it!

This place is a hidden gem, the food was delicious and the staff were super friendly, I would get there early as it is a very cozy diner. I would definitely return.

Delicious avocado eggs

My daughter and I went here for breakfast., The coolest hole in the wall :) small and quaint and there is local talent art on the walls for sale.

It was Amazing! I will be going back.

Our families favourite diner. We love the food, the people and the hospitality. We love it so much that we had a private birthday party there and we were glad we did! We were going to have it there again this year but COVID happened.

Always excellent meals at a fair price it feels like a more personal experience with how good the service is.

Awesome food and great service

Super tasty taters and the veggie garden omelet had more veggies in it than my garden at home. So good. I added cheese because ...I like cheese. I didnt regret my decision. They also handled a take out order for 8 people very quickly which makes me very impressed.

Love this spot! Dropped by on a whim while on a walk in Gage Park with the family, and immediately knew this was a great diner. The dining area was fully booked, and there was a steady stream of diners swinging by to grab their orders to go. Despite being super busy, they had my order ready to go in about 5-10 minutes. The food was great, and portions were generous (took me two sittings to finish the breakfast burrito). Will absolutely be going back!

Amazing food, amazing staff, always friendly! You must visit !!

A lovely experience at Gage Park Diner. Hospitable ownership. So many dietary restrictions are accommodated on this massive menu. You should see for yourself.

Always great Tiffany and her Aunty are the bomb. Food is always great best place to get food by far. Awesome ppl and best service ever. So go check it out see for your self.

Excellent at following Covid procedures. A wonderful place to enjoy a fantastic breakfast. The staff work diligently to provide a sanitized, safe, clean environment.

Great staff. Food is fantastic. Love the local art on the wall!

I am very happy I found this little gem. Great breakfast and such a wonderful atmosphere. I felt so comfortable and left very full. Great coffee too. Will definitely be back.

I was in Hamilton for a week for work. We ate at a lot of diners near here. They all had decent food. This one had the best service. And best vegan, gluten free, and specialty options. Seriously amazed at these guys. Also cheap. Also coffee and milkshakes. I really want to go back but it is too far a trip from Toronto just for lunch.

Great little Restaurant stashed in Hamilton.

This quaint little space across from Gage Park was bright and cheerful, with colour art on the walls and friendly servers on the floor. The menu provided several interesting options that were vegetarian or vegan (with modifications). The food was good but a little under seasoned for my taste. Both Tam and I will be back and look forward to trying some new menu options!

Amazing food! The vegan pancakes were to die for. Cute, retro atmosphere and friendly service. We will definitely be back!!

Great food here

Just had Saturday morning breakfast here and couldn t have been more please with the service, food and price. 100% coming back.

Finally checked this place out for breakfast. My wife said her Western omelet was cooked to perfection. I ordered bacon and eggs with extra bacon...and was I ever glad I did. It was quite possibly the best bacon Ive ever had and it was cooked just right. The service was fast and friendly and the price was right too. Dont wait as long as I did to try this place out.

If youre looking for a price conscious, cute, and friendly breakfast place, please consider this lovely diner. Not only is the food, atmosphere, and service a good reason to visit but they also offer great vegetarian and vegan options (tofu scramble, for example). Pro tip: Get the cute window table to the left when you come in for a view of Gage parks gardens, and park on the side street to the right of the restaurant for free if you cant find a spot or front.

Visited for the first time after a nice walk in Gage Park. Service was very friendly and informative about choices available. Coffee was very good which always pleases me and thoroughly enjoyed the omelette with side salad and toast. Decor is cheery and makes you feel like youre in a 50s diner. Ill be back

Best Diner in the city! I have so many good things to say about this Diner, the food is amazing and the decor always delightful and cheery. What really makes this place for me though is the people. The staff here are genuine, funny and compassionate. True gems of humanity.

Awesome service and great portion.

Good food, clean, good service, reasonable prices.

Great local diner, super friendly staff and cozy spot opposite the park. Definitely drop in for a bite!