1550 Upper James St #20, Hamilton, ON L9B 1J6, Canada
Unassuming, down-home diner serving traditional plates for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Not only is the food alot, but also delicious!!! 11/10 recommend. Definitely coming back!
Came here for breakfast the food was good service was top notch the place is clean prices are fair and portions whare good there is free parking in the parking lot there is a wheelchair access to the restaurant
The food at this gem, is fresh with a healthy portion for the price! Service is excellent and the restaurant is cozy and clean. Thanks team!
Huge portions, friendly service (albeit a bit slow due to lack of staff), and good flavours expected from a diner. A bit pricier than others, but nothing too expensive. Nice casual atmosphere, but a little crowded depending on the table.
What a great find! My girlfriend introduced my husband and I to this treasure. As soon as we entered I remembered it with very fond memories from visiting another location in Burlington, many years ago. The place was bustling for a Thursday lunch. A wide variety on the menu, with all day breakfast. Each and every plate was huge, fresh and looked delicious. I was very happy with my strawberry shake with whipped cream, full of strawberry goodness. Our meals lived up to our expectations, BLT and fries with gravy, Beef noodle soup, Hot Beef sandwich and fries and Steak on a bun with fries and gravy. They were all cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. The staff were sweet, kind and super helpful. Best of all they genuinely appeared to love their job. Ambiance was hustle and bustle. A lot of people talking. The many tvs had CP24 which I am not a huge fan of. Yet it felt appropriate. There were a lot of happy people enjoying their food. Staff living their best life. Lots of free parking outside. It was difficult for a person with a person with a walker to navigate but folks were accommodating. I am not sure how they would get a wheelchair in. However if you were to call the staff would accommodate.
I wanted to take out my Bestie for lunch today and we decided to give this place a try. We showed up during the lunch rush so we had a little wait until we got seated. It's your typical diner style place. Our server was very nice and got our orders in quickly. The food came out in decent time and it was good! I ordered the regular breakfast. I was able to get turkey sausage for extra which I loved. My bestie got the blt with a side fruit bowl. I ordered over easy eggs and they were a little over cooked but it's hard to gage. I still enjoyed them. We will be back to try other dishes off their menu.
1st time there and got a Turkey Club with Fries and Gravy along with a great coleslaw. The entire meal was great with good portions. I always enjoy the "Diner" atmosphere, seeing the cooks in back whipping up various orders. Next time I will try something different as a club sandwich was a safe choice for 1st time. Something that was nice to see was the recognition from servers to regulars coming in, always nice to get that feeling. Service was great and quick, no waiting.
-update Nov 14rh 2024: Went here at 8am and it started to get busy right away. I was seated immediately and the waitress was very pleasant. She was the only one working the floor at the time and was very efficient. The good was ok, the toast was a little cold and the omelette I had was ok. The home fries didn't seem to have any seasonings but they were cooked well. An average visit but the waitress, I believe her have was jewel, was phenomenal 👍 -update Nov 4th 2023: The place was packed when we entered but didn't have to wait too long for a table. The prices have increased since last I was here but they are on par with all the nearby breakfast places. We both had breakfast, I had the ultimate skillet and my wife had an omelette. The food wasn't greasy, tasted great and good portions. All of the staff were very friendly and upbeat and it was a great experience overall. Great staff, good menu.... Not greasy and always delicious!
Had a lovely dinner here. First timer. Pleasantly surprised. Yummy. Generous portions and very reasonably priced. And our waitress (wearing a lovely festive necklace) was absolutely amazing and super friendly and efficient.
From what I gather in the reviews that ive read this place seems like an establishment I would rather enjoy to visit. Please look for me when I visit tomorrow or maybe Friday. Ive Heard excellent things about your pork chops. Parking: Ample Parking
Outstanding! Food was fast, plentiful and tasty! Our server was phenomenal. Attentive and friendly. Great way to start our day!!
Such a wonderful place. Super friendly and such good food. Best grilled cheese Ive ever had.
Love the food, staff are all friendly. Bathroom is clean.
Awesome food and value for price! Great quick service and friendly atmosphere. Hard not too leave full. Food : 5/5
Excellent food and Excellent service. Will definitely return.
Delicious breakfast. Fast and friendly service.
We ve been coming here for years and have always enjoyed our meal. Today, we had our usual (2 eggs, sausage, home fries, and rye toast) and compared with other diners offering the same meal, it was mediocre and definitely over priced. The simple breakfast was not worth the $42 we paid.
Cute dinner, love the service and food! Large portions with vast variety. We are regulars! Vegetarian options: Lots to choose from. Parking: Plenty of parking. Kid-friendliness: For families. Wheelchair accessibility: Wide doors and one level.
The best!!!!!
favourite diner in Hamilton, great food and staff are amazing. Big thanks to Jewel, Mikayla and Jodie for being so great!! We will definitely be back
Everything is wonderful here! One of our favs!!!
It was a tasty meal. Staff were super friendly. They didnt even chase us out when we were there last closing.
it was ok. pancake was dry and had an after taste to it. egg was also a tad overcooked, where the edges were dry and hard.
Awesome pancakes! My server was friendly and cheerful.
Literally my new favorite and go to place staff is so kind and caring. Food is so good and fresh always done the way you asked
I was actually surprised about how busy it was. Ive drove by this place hundreds of times and it never seemed busy. It is though. You can tell its a place that has a lot of regular customers. Great food
Tasty food, very helpful staff and a very nice ambiance!
I have been going to this restaurant for YEARS and I have always loved it. Today the restaurant was extremely busy and my food came out right away! It was very fast and it tasted AMAZING. Best fries ever and I highly recommend the Bronx omelette. IF YOU DONT COME HERE YOUR INSANE.
Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with friends
It was very busy but the food was good and the prices were reasonable.
first time here..loved it..great food
Surprising buddy for such bad food
Just incredible I go there for 1 reason the hangover poutine most incredible breakfast you will ever have
The restaurant is super unreasonable when it comes to substitutions. As a vegetarian I wouldnt recommend - the server wasnt allowed to switch out meat for cheese and had to charge me for the cheese, English muffin wasnt included as a bread option (additional charge).
The food is good, restaurant is nice enough. Lost stars due to how long they take to bring you your bill so you can pay and leave. Takes longer to get the bill than it does to eat the meal at times, which I find crazy as they are lined up out the door frequently. So youd think theyd want to clear tables faster.
Excellent food and staff. I would highly recommend
Best meal for the price out there
Went for breakfast for the first time. Great little diner. Food is really good with healthy portions. The servers are friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back.
Not like it used to be
Best Omlette in Hamilton. the Ultimate Omlette specifically is sooooo good.
It is a quality diner in Hamilton. It just a makes sense. A1A. Food
Had sausage and eggs for breakfast today. Friendly efficient waitresses. Coffee and meal were very good.
Far too noisy, could not talk to each other without shouting.
First time here and was amazed by the number of menu items! If you attend with a group of people, everyone of all ages, is sure to find a dish to suit their tastes. Décor is simple; booth, table and chairs seating options. Popular place with a steady flow of people especially when we went for lunch. Generous portions. Friendly, engaging staff. Parking: No nearby designated Accessible Permit parking spaces nearby.
Overall, an amazing first visit and will definitely return! Had breakfast- Greek it Up Omellete with bacon - it was filling and had plenty of taste!! Couldnt eat it all It was a great meal with a very polite server. . Thank you! Will definitely be a repeat customer!!!
Good food, friendly service
First time here and loved it
Rachel was very energetic and she was a great service provider as a host through our breakfast experience amazing service.
By far our favourite place to go for breakfast in the city. Anytime someone mentions it, we speak its praises loudly. We have incredible service every time, this morning a wonderful server named Jule/Jewel was so attentive, bright, and FAST even though the house was packed. Will return and bring everyone we know!
It seemed busy on the weekends, so it took a long time to be seated and for the food to come out.
Stick with breakfast food
Pretty busy place. Always a lineup but worth it if you can get in right away.
The building is fine, its a cute little diner, but the food is WAAAYYYY overpriced for what it is- the waitress was not very nice and did not make our time there enjoyable. Thank goodness I dont live in Hamilton, and if I did definitely wouldn t be going back here. Sorry to the owner if they are reading this.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian skillet Food
April 2024- Our family still loves this place and we still goes on Saturday evenings. The variety of choices on the menu ensures we all get a great meal we like, and the prices have remained reasonable. The wonderful waitresses make it feel like we are with friends. We catch up on life if we miss a Saturday. So happy to have found this diner! Dec 23/23 We rarely miss a Saturday evening family dinner here. The waitresses are super friendly and warmly welcome us when we arrive. April 2023 - The staff are wonderful when we come in on Saturday evenings. Eggs are cooked to perfection; not brown and rubbery. Prices and portion sizes are reasonable. Only miss has been the burger on our last visit. It wasnt fresh ground beef, but a pre-formed patty that was dry.
We always have a great meal and service is also awesome.
My girlfriend and I came here for breakfast and I have to say, for what you pay, you get big quantities and absolutely delicious food. This was my first time here. I was stuffed all through the night. We had to cancel our dinner plans, too, lol. I would definitely recommend this place.
The food was delicious, and came out quickly. Took a few minutes to be acknowledged; a group of 4 came in afterwards and was seated first. I had checked in as 3 and a highchair, just to be seated at a table that couldn t have a highchair. We were interrupted multiple times in regards to this as they thought a solution would be to put my 10 month old in a booster with no straps to secure her (in the booster and to the booth). As mentioned the food was delicious but the staff seemed extremely scattered.
Good atmosphere, huge portions, great clubhouse sandwiches
Always excellent service and fantastic food.
Service wasn t the best! Potion size seemed small for its price. Place seemed like it needed to be swept or Cleaned a bit more. Staff were ok. Not the friendliest I ve met. Food was mediocre. Was not hot when it came to our table. Nothing to write home about. Of course I always say give it a try for yourself as one experience could be a one off. And you can have a very good experience. So give it a try.
A very fun night. We had an amazing server Rachel. She was attentive fun organized and very very on top of our party of five. Did not miss a beat. I love this diner. Coming back. Thanks Rachel you are lovely.
Loved breakfast! The food and portions are exceptional...kudos to the kitchen staff. The wait staff is friendly and their service is great. Thank you for a nice experience! Food
Great diner. Food is good, as is the service. The wait time on weekends/ Sundays may be around 20 minutes, but the food arrives pretty quickly.
We were looking for a new breakfast spot to try and came across Broadway diner. Food was great and so was the service. We will definitely be back
We had dinner at Broadway tonight, our food was amazing, but the part we appreciated the most was the staff!! Nevaeh was our server she was very tentative, pleasant and polite. Our dinner was served with a smile for sure. But I want to mention the other 2 girls as well, both Rachel, they helped make our visit amazing. With the 3 of them they gave off a fantastic vibe they all seemed happy to be here. That says a lot about the restaurant, if the staff is that happy they are doing something right!
Love this place. Group of 12 dropped in as they do not take reservations. Food all came out hot, delicious and in a timely manor. They have seniors specials and all day breakfast. Definitely a return visit is in line for us. By the way we are a foodies group so we know when we find a good one.
This is my go to breakfast place.
good food always hot when it arrives. can get a little loud. but overall 4 stars
Great food Great service
This is a great place to eat breakfast the panfried homefries were just delicious the veggie omullete was great
We are regular customers for liver. Today is definitely our last time at this establishment. Liver was terrible, restaurant was dead but still took 40 minutes for our order. Service has gone way down. Total disappointment.
We went for dinner and We were very satisfied
Love this place Our families go to for dinners out. Great food and the quantity will never let you leave hungry. Food
Its a diner. Get food to eat. It was fancy dandy designs on the plate but rather a pretty tasty sandwich, soup, and veggies. Not bad. Reasonable price (in a ridiculously priced world). Service was on time & good. Did takeout.
Best breakfast around. Great service and delicious food! Been here a few times and have always a great experience. If you havent tried Broadway diner yet, head on over there for breakfast!!
Great Breaky ... Busy place tho so be prepared to wait, and worth it ... Ill be back
Great food and crazy portion size. Also good service. Only downside is that the place is really noisy when it is busy. Too many hard surfaces needs some sound deading materials.
You will find a Jewel of a waitress. The best service that I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy. Food
Very busy place - obviously popular. Short wait for a table at lunch time. Attentive wait staff, delicious food, reasonably priced.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Food
Its clean and reasonable. Good prompt services ....cautious stuff
A nice breakfast at modest prices
Consistent 5-Star Service from this place. We have been coming here since the month it opened, and it has never once disappointed. The portions are awesome, the prices are right, and the menu has so much variety that theres something for everyone!
Been about 5 times..havent had a bad experience yet!(knock on wood)
Best place in town for breakfast!!! Huge portions and reasonably prices! Wont go anywhere else but here for breakfast!
Clean atmosphere, staff is super friendly, food is great. Thanks for good breakfasts.
Great food..
iv been happy every time I go the blt is my favorite so far.
A good Diner & a nice breakfast place.
Always great, food and service are always 5 star worthy. Definitely repeat again.
This place has a massive all encompassing menu. You will get a great breakfast there I can attest to that. Old People out there ordering family size plates of spaghetti and meat balls and loving every bit of it like they re last and the tramp.
Busy place great portions
poor service today
AMAZING food and portion sizes. Very good prices and my waitress was SO nice. :) Thank you. I forget your name. Will be coming back.
Always good tasting food and value for money.
Booth was cold. Food was plentiful and hot. Excellent free parking.
Everything was great, food was tasty, house fries were delicious, this was our first time but it took ages for the server to take our order, they came after we called them and the food took more than 30min to arrive at our table, it was only 4 breakfast dishes, we just thought it was too long for a diner style place. All in all good experience apart from the wait. Our server was very nice and friendly though.
Our server stood on the opposite side of table to take order. I had the breakfast with eggs rye toast bacon soft and tomatoe instead of potatoe. Order water. When she brings our drinks out she puts down a tomatoe juice. WHAT? I ordered tomatoes. Bacon is very thick, mostly fat, not tasty at all. Service left something to be desired. It was quite obvious she knew people at another table and seemed to be chatting with them continually. Would definitely ask for a different waitress next time. If there is a next time.
Straight forward diner, elegant but simple. Fair pricing. My egg scramble with home fries and toast was great especially for a hang over meal
The waitress was great amazing. But if you wanna be charged for a substitution without being told there would be a charge. Then also if you want egg shells in everything that has eggs. That s the place for you
Everything you want in a diner.
Food a touch on the greasy side but fair
Had lunch with my son td. We ordered the turkey club and chicken club sandwich and agreed we would split it up, and go half and half . Both were good, but l would highly recommend the chicken club as it had a ton more flavor and wasnt dry like the turkey. Fantastic huge portions. Felt like the vibe was an old school restaurant feeling. We will definitely be back Great job Broadway
Parking: If you can t find a spot directly in front of the diner, there s a huge parking lot around the corner (attached).
Great place friendly service great time and food
Lots of food. Always hot. No complaints
Great place for breakfast or lunch good portions and quality food service was great
Had dinner here with my friends and food was delish! Calamari was perfectly cooked and fish and chips was yumm! Tartar sauce seems hime made mix with dill Will definitely come here again! Parking: Its located behind once upon a child in upper james and rymal rd
Came here with my boyfriend for a Saturday afternoon brunch and we had a great experience! I saw that the Hangover Poutine & French Toast were the most recommended so we went for that (plus my typical Eggs Benedict but with Peameal) and everything was delicious! We shared the poutine but I could ve had that alone lol. They not only have ALL DAY BREAKFAST/BRUNCH, they have dinner and I want to come back for a few different dishes. Great service as well and very friendly :)
This place was OK. The ribs were dry and not flavorful. The chicken wings were OK. However, the honey garlic tasted a little funny. The mashed potatoes were bland and tasted like they had a ridiculous amount of pepper in them. !!! The calamari was amazing.!!!
Great breakfast spot in Hamilton. Potatoes are nice and crisp. Only downside is you have to call a few times to get a hold of someone to order and wait 40 minutes to pick up.
We have been coming to the Diner for a few years. We loved the restaurant. We came everytime we were in Hamilton. We were there today and it just is not what it was. Two bowls of soup one full of barley looked like oatmeal the other was great. Do they not check the quality coming out of the kitchen. The mashed potatoes tasted like instant. The gravy on our dinner looked very solid. Very thick. Just not good anymore. I asked a couple of times ago if they had new cooks. I was told they cant get any help they are doing the best they can. No continuity. Last time. Sorry
The breakfast here is really good. There is a good selection on the menu. Nice restaurant and fast and friendly service. We had the 2 egg breakfast special And loved the karate of coffee Food : 5/5
great
Staff are really good my husband is in wheel chair and people help us Wheelchair accessibility: They need better access but. We go because it is good and affordable
Delicious breakfast, busy Diner-esc atmosphere
When we moved to Hamilton we discovered this restaurant. Its like going home. The food is always good. The service is great and the servers are out of this world. You never leave hungry as the portions are all so generous. Great place to eat, I always feel at home when we eat at Broadway Diner. If you are thinking of dropping I please do not hesitate you will not be sorry. Parking: Parking is ne er a problem.
Went here today for lunch with family. Delicious! Fast! And a good test! The portions are very big!
Great place for breakfast. Healthy and not so healthy choices :)
Had the Broadway eggs scrambled, toast, ham, breakfast potatoes, and coffee. Great service, good food. Full coffee carafe left with us to enjoy. Will go back for sure.
The place is outdated. Food was ok but not amazing. Many old folks seemed like regular costumers. Service was slow. The man toilet were not clean and also very smelly with 3 huge flies wondering around as you enter... Food
WHERE ARE THE OLD WAITRESSES? They seemed to care and at least remember regular customers and strike up a conversation. 2 of your 3 waitresses tonight seemed like they just wanted to go home, did not care about anything but serving and clearing tables. Horrible service. Been coming here for years with my fiance and this by far is the worst experience ever. Ordered a beer, garlic bread,medium rare steak, extra shrimp,fries and coleslaw, got a burnt steak under cooked shrimp and cold fries. Best part of my meal was the garlic ciabatta bread with bacon and my beer. Wifes was the exact same. Only thing they didnt screw up was her ice tea. Gotta get new chefs or find ones who care. Please bring back the old waitresses.
Fairly priced, generous portions for breakfast foods. Very friendly staff.
Excellent food and Very reasonable prices. Very busy restaurant except a short wait pretty much any day you visit but especially on weekends. Food is worth the wait.
Went first time spouse had the senior liver and onions I had the night special peppercorn chicken. Waitresses quick and friendly. Good portions. Will come back. Also nice all day breakfast options are available
Had the ultimate omelette with gluten free toast which was delicious. When I asked my server what brand of gluten free toast it was, she was kind enough to get the info on it. They had bottomless delicious coffee and reasonable prices. I will definitely be back.
It s j not the best. But yo the ppl are nice and I love there quietness inside. If Food was better it d be a more solid restaurant
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly. Colouring sheets with crayons. Kid friendly food options. Food
I have always loved this place to go with family and friends. Nice atmosphere, great service and delicious Greek/Canadian food. Great hygiene and very friendly treatment with customers.
Great food and staff
A must visit diner if you are in Mountain Hamilton, the food is really good. The portion size is also very good. I recommend this diner must visit for breakfast.
Excellent service despite it being really busy on the weekend. Friendly waitress and very good food.
The food was pretty good , the service was great .
Stopped in for breakfast with a friend yesterday. I ordered the 3 egg breakfast with sausage. Homefries, eggs and sausage were tasty. There wasnt really enough beans and they were cold. Coffee wasnt too bad. The service wasnt terrible but waitress wasnt very friendly. Overall, food was decent but I think theres better options in Hamilton.
Basic diner interior, food is good and more than any of us could eat.
I never really write reviews but there is an employee who works here and never fails to amaze me. Im usually in sunday morning for a nice breakfast with a hot coffee. The hostesses name is Lexy and shes a hard worker and always has a smile to give. Please consider giving her special recognition for this review.
Outstanding food and the best service ever! Highly recommended!
Brutal service Never going back.
Meh
We go every Saturday for dinner great portions and variety. Friendly efficient staff.
Great breakfast, friendly, prompt service. Large portions and very reasonably priced.
Order was missing the beans. :-(
We found that the portions have been reduced and when our dinner was finally delivered it was cold. This was certainly a favorite restaurant of ours and will give it another shot. Maybe it was just an off day for them.
So good, so much food for the price.
We ordered breakfast. It was very good. It was a bit to get in but we didnt have to wait very long. Good value for the money. And great service.
Excellent food and service and portions are more than adequate. I will recommend this place to everyone I know. Stephen McGrath Parking: Plenty of places to park. Wheelchair accessibility: There is one spot spefically that is designated for wheelchair/disabled parking which is shared with surrounding businesses but the sidewalk is accessible if you have to use another spot.
Food is awesome! Portions are more than sufficient and well priced. Staff is great
Update: previous service issues have been rectified. Have ordered from here three times since the original review and have treated kindly and delivered delicious food. Thank you I work at a dealership beside Broadway Diner. We ordered there every other Saturday ($300+ bill every time+ 20% tip). Over the pandemic we would order from them and they were so thankful every time I went to pick up. It should be noted that we do not complain to them about any potential errors with our orders. Not once. Fast forward to the past two months of order attempts- we try calling them to place our order every other Saturday at 10am (to respectfully give them an extended window to prepare the meals by noon, as we know they are busy). They dont even answer our calls now. We have called literally over 100 times throughout September and NOT ONCE HAVE YOU PICKED UP THE PHONE. Ill give the food a 4 star rating - because this review is truthful - the food is great hence why we want to continue ordering. However, your service is literally non existent. You think youd want to keep your loyal customers happy but clearly youre making too much money these days to care about our business. $300+ tip without even occupying a table in your restaurant was a win win situation for both parties. Your service has have fallen off a cliff and we wont be calling you again.
Favourite place for breakfast. Its always busy so go early especially on weekends. Last time I went it was good except the portion of home fries has seemed to shrink and my omelet filling was minimal but the price was the same!! That was disappointing.
Had florentine benedict and vegetarian skillet. Not disappointed at all. Would revisit. Food : 4/5
We always have great food here.
Bad and horrible food
Haven t even gotten our food yet but you know a place is bomb when they still have plastic straws!
A great place for breakfast. Service is fast, you get a carafe of coffee & the portions are generous.
Large portions, and service was great.
Just average fair. My easy over eggs were barely Sunnyside and barely warm. Server was nice and friendly though. Once was enough to try.
Went with a friend for breakfast around 11am. Busy but not full. Broadway Scrambler was good. Coffee was decent, and the server was friendly. Id definitely consider going back next time I go up the mountain...
Came for breakfast with my friend, didnt eat anything as nothing was really done how was asked yet we werent checked up on once until I put my full plate to the side, and asked if we wanted the bill. I can understand the lack if service if it were busy but there was maybe 3 tables occupied. Upon asking if we were done, while still seing 2 basically full plates, server didnt ask if there was anything wrong with food or service. Left and chalked it up to a never will be back. And not to mention the bill was close to 70$ for a chocolate milk, coffee and 2 breakfasts.
Great breakfast place. I very much enjoy the Broadway skillet with the bechamel sauce. So good
Great food, good prices
Great spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The service is consistent. The food is great. All day breakfast too. Not a great bang for your buck. But, not expensive either.
Went to this diner with friends for dinner tonight. All 4 of us had the chicken Souvlaki dinner. It was a massive portion, delicious and memorable. Excellent service from Jewel. Many cheesecake options for dessert along with many other choices. One of the largest menus I have seen in a long time. Very pleasantly surprised. Will be back for sure. They obviously put a lot of heart into their food and service.
This place never fails to impress. Great food and great portions. I always leave with a to go container.
First going and love the service! Asked for a special type of wings and they didnt hesitate to accommodate me. Definitely going back
Service quick, staff always pleasant. The Food selection on menu plenty. Like that they have a Seniors portion available. Comparably priced. Great value,well portioned.
Very yummy. Generous portions. Good value.
Food excellent.
Awesome breakfast