Route 2 Diner in Hunter River
20799 PE-2, Hunter River, PE C0A 1N0, Canada
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Classic! Old school diners are harder to find every year. Local fresh food, diner classics. No vegan burgers and grass smoothies here lol. The burger was as good or better than any I’ve had across the country. Super simple and fresh! Don’t drive past, stop in for a bite!
First time in got a quick meal to go. Hamburger steak. Was delicious. It could have used a bit more gravy. But we will be back. Great food fantastic prices.
Absolutely loved it here. I have celiac disease and they went above and beyond to ensure my meal was gluten free. Fantastic food. Amazing service, they were very welcoming and polite. I will be back any time I go back to PEI.
If you find real local food, this restaurant is the answer. The price, fresh handmade food, services are so satisfying! I visited two times.
We had an awesome experience! We kinda got lost on our way.. and found this Diner, glad we did! The food is fantastic, value for money is 10/10 and Amanda & Jessica are very nice & friendly— also had a chat with us while waiting for our food. Definitely coming back here!!
We always drove by this diner and commented, “we must try that place”. We finally did. We were attracted by the turkey dinner special and Burger Love mention on the road sign. We both chose the turkey dinner. But…back to the beginning, if I may? There is lots of parking. Take caution when pulling out: you’re jumping onto the Trans-Canada Hwy, at highway speeds. This structure looks like a home from the exterior. Simple white bungalow-type structure. But, when you step inside you’ll be greeted like family, with a warm smile and a lovely British accent. This was Surprise #1: the welcome. Then, with simple furnishings and some sweet sentiments on wall hangings, Surprise #2: ambiance. Without the dark panelling, we were struck by the hum: the noise level and happy banter exude, “British Pub”. Surprise #3: price. Dining out has become out of reach for families - but not here - prices are very good. Surprise #4: serving size. I mean, just have a peek at the photos below! The turkey slices were 1/2” thick! Where do you EVER see that for a “daily” special? I know. You just don’t. Unless you pull up a chair at Route 2 Diner. Give it a try. We loved our turkey dinner, but also saw many order the Burger Love plates - and it looked delicious too. Maybe next time. We’ll be back!
My girlfriend Caroline and I visited the restaurant for a second time this past Sunday, and she had the burger while I ordered the English breakfast with a cuppa tea, and extra English bacon. It was lovely, and the bacon was the best part. He brines, cures and smokes it himself and the result is a lovely bit of bacon reminiscent of a pea meal Canadian bacon, but with a wonderful hint of smoke that you can smell and taste. Caroline enjoyed her burger, and I liked the bite she let me take of it while sharing my sausage and a strip of bacon with her. What you don’t see in the photo are the grilled tomato and mushrooms underneath the toast. We will be back again, and looking forward to sampling another item off of their menu. Update: 2022-08 Caroline and I dropped in to the Diner with my brother Rich and his wife, three orders of fish n chips, and I was the odd one out and ordered the roast beef and onion grilled cheese. I also had my gf order an extra piece of fish, so I had the best of both worlds! We had three milkshakes delivered to the table, and I can speak for my strawberry milkshake, it was a pleaser and I'd order it again in a heartbeat. I love the food and the great service.
Update: still great. We have never had a bad meal and we come fairly often. Staff/owners are amazing and the food is always great. We are moving to the area and we were nervous that there really isn't anything to eat out there so we gave the diner a try and we are very happy. Good prices and tasty food and great service. The owner and family are amazing. We will be back often!
Family run diner. We split a BLT and salad. Restaurant split it onto 2 plates.
Pretty damn good
The Best dishes!
Great inexpensive place to eat.
This place is a must stop if youre looking for an amazing breakfast in P.E.I. The service was lovely and the food was even better! Im going back every chance I get.
The sweetest service I have ever had. The server was so nice and polite. The food was delicious. The cook even came out with the last plates. What a great experience
The food here was excellent, party of 7 kids and adults, and everyone really enjoyed their food. The service here is outside of this world. Full of PEI charm and perhaps the absolute sweetest humans to ever have existed. GO EAT HERE
Very friendly service & great food!!!
Excellent food .. my wife has celiac, its hard to find a restaurant with gluten free options for her .. this place had tons .. they were also some of the nicest ppl weve met .. well definitely be going back
Delicious dining experience. I found the room a little warm, but otherwise it is great value. Note that the feature dinner menu is not available on Sunday.
Great service Great food Great island Food : 5/5
Amazing! Melt in your mouth food served fresh and hot. Service is impeccable. Highly recommend.
Stop in and enjoy the very best. Parking: 10 or 15 spots Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Burger was awesome. Server was so lovely and efficient.
Amazing food, and the kindest server! Definitely worth your time to stop in on your journey.
The burger is very delicious; It has a very homemade flavor. The staff is extremely friendly. Parking: Its outdoors
Had the Apple jack Burger. It was delicious and hit the hunger zone.
We tried this place for the first time and had their Burger Love - the apple jack! The restaurant was nice and spacious, the staff were all so friendly. The burger was perfect - nothing fancy or crazy- lots of cheese and we didnt get a side and the burger was plenty to eat! We had a two year old with us, she was a big fan of the fries. Overall great experience - service was quick!
Good experience.
One of the best western sandwiches Ive ever had.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, lactose free Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp Food : 5/5 |
I had the hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. The sandwich and veg were great. The veg were al dente and fresh. The sandwich was hot and lots of flavor. There was a good-sized serving of homemade mashed potatoes, but the pile was cold in the center. First time it has ever happened here as every time we visit, everything is exceptional.
The roast chicken dinner special was delicious. Quality every time we visit. Homemade bread pudding stuffing. Our vegetable was a mix of carrot, turnip, parsnip, and cabbage. Fresh and tasty!
Best fish and chips on the island. Their daily specials are very good as well. Very friendly Mom and Pop restaurant. Wheelchair accessibility: It has a wheelchair ramp.
Awesome owners and great food!
All 4 of our meals were great..the Philly steak sandwiches, corn chowder with grilled cheese, a burger, and Chicken Strips all hit the spot. Their fries are wonderful. The restaurant has great views and is very bright. VERY friendly staff...definitely worth checking out when youre in the area...
Great home cooked food and at great price
Great food. The owners are wonderful people.
The bangers and mash is simply amazing, best on PEI. The milkshakes are delicious too. Great variety with the menu without being overwhelmed by options.
Real good food , tasty and you leave happy. Service is prompt and friendly. The only reason no 5 stars. A Chef told me once never give a top score. They will stop trying to improve if you do. 4.5 for Hamburger stake.
Excellent diner with friendly British owners! Reasonable too.
I got to say any restaurant in PEI will have spectacular views of the land. The food here was great !
Lots of Gluten free options and Great prices
Great place to eat . The family that runs this place are friendly and the meals are excellent.
Super nice people, very busy, they could have used some help, home made meals.
The owners are extremely rude. My friends and I stopped because my friend needed to use the washroom and they were extremely rude about it. Its just human decency to let someone use the washroom and they clearly dont seem to have that.
Good food but not accommodating, we had one more person than table had seating and asked to pull up another chair. Were told we could not so one of our party had to sit at a table by themselves. I was sitting where I could see the kitchen door. The place was busy and the owner would often open the kitchen door enough to roll his eyes at the waitress or snap at her. The one waitress was doing her best running food to tables and ringing in payments. She found herself between an angry owner (father?) and annoyed customers who were not getting coffee refills quick enough or waiting to pay. I ended up giving a 100% tip to the waitress for remaining pleasant and professional under difficult circumstances BUT will not be back due to the owner being unprofessional, not supporting his staff, and non-accomdating on table seating.
Great food, great service, great prices. Loved it
To go...very good food and welcoming people.
Wonderful family owned diner! Delicious food and fantastic service. We had breakfast fare and everything was perfect. Lovely decor as well.
Real fish and chips. Loved it
Very friendly service, food was better than I anticipated and kids loved it too!
Service was nice and friendly. Chef even came out and talked with customers. The fries were great, fish was great, sandwiches and chicken fingers as well. My issue is with the soup option. The soup was ok, but very bland. The crackers were well passed expiry date and smelled like old paint. When mentioned it was just oh sorry about that. The staff only checked in with us once after getting our food so there wasnt a chance to explain this until we went to pay. Had they at least checked in more than 2 minutes after getting food I would have giving 4 stars. Also worth mentioning it was not busy nor rush hour.
Attentive and very nice. I got the fish and chips, switched to mashed potatoes and it was very good. I m a bit picky about fishy tastes but it was done perfectly. Would go again.
Food was excellent for a road side diner. Nothing fancy just good quality.
Excellent food and a more than reasonable price. The service was quick and friendly. I highly recommend this little diner.
Nothing but great things to say about this place. Portions were great for the price, eggs were done just like I like them, coffee was good. Pancakes 10/10. The waitress was super friendly. Will return again when I have the chance.
Incredible food, service, everything. My husband and I travel to PEI yearly, and always make sure to stop in here for some food. Best fries with the works weve had, and just such good, hearty, well-priced food. If you are ever driving by, you have to stop in! So cozy and we love that it is family-run.
Good food and lots of signs to read. LOL
Very comfy family owned business. Best Clubhouse sandwich I ve ever had! Waitress was incredibly kind!
first glance looks deceiving but inside feels homey and food is delicious!
I stumbled upon this diner while scrolling for nearby restaurants while too lazy to cook lunch and we decided to try take out. We ordered the deluxe cheeseburger and the clubhouse sandwich - they serve my FAVORITE fries! You know the ones, the battered, crunchy yet shift type! One meal had a side of sweet potato fries and they were also delicious, a shoe string type cut, with a tasty dipping sauce. Prices are beyond reasonable and healthy portions! This is definitely a spot we cant wait to eat in at, small town feel, very cozy!
Lovely food. The owners and staff are friendly and welcoming.
It was absolutely perfect, my family enjoyed our experience
Delicious food, wonderful service, good price. Will definitely go back.
Amazing little place with great food and ambiance. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was great, and I cant forget that delicious coffee. Give threshold a try Im sure you wont be disappointed.
Very friendly service. Good value
Great food and lovely staff!!
Staff was amazing as was the food - best fish & chips in town!
Fast friendly service and delicious food! And no matter what you MUST try the cheesecake! Best cheesecake I ever had
Lovely roadside Diner with great food and wonderful staff.
Excellent service, really wonderful hospitality. Great home cooked meals, very satisfying. I would easily stop here any time I could!
Great food!!
Best baked beans Ive ever had. Stellar service, feels owner operated. Everything one could want and expect from a small town restaurant. Lol expected a PEI accent from the servers though, only disappointment!
Great place to eat! If you re looking for a fancy restaurant that substitutes the quality of their food for ambience, this place is not for you. However, if you re looking for some of the best home cooked meals on the island, then this family run business is the place for you! The food is excellent and fresh, and the portions are large. The burgers are amazing...one of the best I ve had on the island. The owners are very friendly and accommodating to their customers.
This is one of the cutest places I ve been in PEI! The family that runs it is adorable and the food is amazing. Definitely worth the drive!
This fine establishment was recommended to us by the owner of the cottage we were staying at. We followed the old adage of eat where the locals eat It was excellent I recommend the full English and they have brown sauce and marmalade. The owners are very nice.
Super friendly and pizza was really good!
Delicious food, very welcoming. We will definitely return! Great value.
Great Breakfast spot
My girlfriend and I recently moved into the area and had we made our first visit to Route 2 diner for lunch on Saturday. Its a very cute space that makes you feel comfortable right away. The staff were so sweet and attentive. It looks like they have daily specials which is a bonus. It was the bacon cheeseburger the day we went and it was delicious. My girlfriend had the fish and chips which she said was also delicious. Im excited to have this restaurant so close to us and will definitely return. We are very excited to try their roast dinners on Sundays. Highly recommend :)
A friendly family serving a hearty breakfast with a smile. Great service at a good price. The fried potatoes were perfect and the pancakes were sweet!
Great service, good breakfast
What a great little diner! Lovely owner and staff, food is fabulous and the view is amazing. We ate here several times during our visit to PEI and were always quite pleased with the food and service.
Family owned, friendly staff. Great quality. Great portion sizes. Good value for the money. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.
Very gòod food and service
Very nice place Super comforting home-style cooking Excellent choice to come and eat lunch/dinner Super satisfying and affordable price
Very good prices and very good meal stop in on our way back to moncton... if ur in the area would highly recommend... very friendly staff
Best fries with the works Ive ever had! Most friendly and helpful staff you could ask for. Would highly recommend! Wheelchair accessibility: Has a wheelchair ramp and also has a takeout window.
Good food, fair price. Service is friendly.
Had been meaning to try it for a while. Exactly what you want in a diner. Rocksteady. Was going to give it 4 stars, but upping it to 5, after hearing how accommodating the owner was for a vegan at the next table over. Very good value.
Great experience. Friendly staff and great food.
Very friendly staff, well cooked food, great choice.
Excellent place to Dine
We stopped for some lunch, and honestly we felt right at home! The staff are absolutely amazing, so easy going and cheerful! The food was perfect, we got a kids meal, some mozzarella sticks,veggies and fries (best Ive ever had might I say), and my mom got some fish and chips, she said its the best fish shes had in a long time! Definitely will be going back for sure! Hopefully try some breakfast some time soon!
The philly cheese steak sandwich was delicious. The bacon cheeseburger was probably the best one Ive had in years. Super happy and surprised to have found such a gem.
Great diner, excellent service.
Perfect diner food. Lovely view of the surrounding farms and the staff was sweet as can be.
Very polite Will definitely go back
Quaint little diner; delicious food. Owners and servers very friendly. Highly recommend one of the appetizers, the pickle tempura (fried pickles) served with ranch dressing. Husband enjoyed the bangers and mash.
Such a wholesome family business!!! I was so happy with their lovely service. I got some great advice from the owner and the waitress was so so SO nice!
The atmosphere was warm. The food was good. Stinky buns are so good. The man who was running it by himself October 23 did an amazing job. Very kind, professional and made sure a minor issues was majorly solved. Definitely recommend and will return when I go back to PEI
Very nice down home diner. Super friendly staff.
Great diner, very friendly staff. We were not offered water at any point. Food was okay but the BLT was very lacking in L and T. One thin slice of tomato on one 1/2 and I couldnt find the lettuce. Fish and Chips were delicious with generous, very generous, portions
Had the bangers and mash and it was amazing. Full of flavor and very filling
Welcomed at the door which is lovely. Service is quick and very lovely. Food is delicious. This was our second visit. Fish was suppose to be haddock but being a fisher lady pretty sure not haddock but still delicious batter and best French Fries around. Prices very reasonable. Wear a sweater as can be cool. Will definitely return.
We stopped but couldnt eat cause they closed at 2. Disappointed but its still a fantastic place to stop. We will be back.
Awesome, we would definitely go again.
This little Diner is The Best Place weve eating in a long time..Had the Liver and Onions and it was so good...Gravy ,onions, bacon and the vegetables were done to perfection..The People who Run it were very polite, and took all precautions for covid seriously. We Chatted with the Owner /Cook very nice Gentleman with an English Accent(LOL) I hope anyone going to or from Summerside/Kensington Drop in there to eat..resonable prices on everything..Well Worth the Visit..We will be returning...This time to try the Fish it looked so good...Please stop by to try!! You wont be disappointed!
Great food and friendly staff
Excellent food and service. Very friendly.
Great food, good prices and friendly service.
THIS IS A 6 STAR RESTAURANT! One of my favourite diners in PEI! Hands down some of the best diner cuisine I ve had. They always are friendly, they get the door for you when your hands are full on the way out, family owned and operated, and they re fast and super yummy! Come here near the ATV trails, Skidoo trails, and someone start the car!!! Route 2 Diner is a must try if you ve never experienced a dine in, or take out at this heavenly place!!!
Good value, friendly staff
Great food... Great people!
Great family dinner. Such great people.
Great little diner. I had the fish and chips and they were excellent. The batter was thin and crispy, lots of fish filling. The fries were crispy. They had a really nice selection of deserts. Staff was friendly. I recommend checking out Route 2 Diner
Excellent food and very friendly
The best place to eat around. The owners are the very best and the food regardless of what you get is awesome. Very highly recommend. If you leave here still hungry.... well thats your own fault.
Good service
Very good service, the food was like homemade Very tasty and the prices were cheaper than I have see in some time. Big portions of food.
Delicious, traditional fare with friendly service!
Very good fish and chips Extra friendly staff,great service!!
Good food and service
This place was amazing. Will definitely be back.
Great food and neat dining area! Juicy Diner burger is recommended! They have great desserts too and Sunday Roasts! Just go there!
Amazing people, amazing food, highly recommend
Great food, great service!
They have a great variety of food and the staff is very friendly and helpful! The food was delicious! I had a hot turkey sandwich and some poutine as well and my dad had the Liver and onions! Both were fabulous! Their gravy is fantastic! They are also cautious in regards to Covid-19 safety!
Great food and service a must stop on the 4 wheelers!
Yummy breakfast would go back!
Meal was good and warm, service was good as well, the interior temperature of the seating area needs a little attention.
I can never come here as often as I would like too but it is awesome! Perfect food just the way I like with a lovely & welcoming vibe to the entire place. The staff is the best, such a wonderful and kind family!
Food is awesome. Friendly and prompt service!
Food and service excellent
We have stopped several times at the Route2 Dinner and we will be stopping again, and again. The food has always been excellent. The feeling is home , if you are looking for a canned restaurant feel, go to a franchise. The Owners/operators are friendly, the food has never let us down. We will return!
This place is. Clean, friendly and affordable. And excellent home cooked food.
The food was impeccable and the staff makes you feel at home, truly a lovely experience
Good food. Good price. Fast service for pickup order.
Great place good affordable food friendly people
Everytime we go the food is spot on and delish! Always feel welcomed and leave happy and full!!
Delicious food at reasonable prices!
Beautiful people that own it an the food is very delicious an the prices are good too.
Amazing food, prices and Staff
Authentic English feel, home cooked food and very generous portions. Staff make me feel like home!
Impeccable service lots of food for the prices. Very reasonable.
Great service, great food! Very clean and friendly establishment.
Good place to eat with nice atmosphere. Food is good, staff/owners are helpful and friendly. Save space for dessert. Everything Ive tried so far has been excellent
always a great spot for lunch!
Amazing food and great service
Delicious food! Great friendly sercive, love this place!
Great service very friendly clean place delicious food definitely be stopping by again and good prices for the food you get
I worked in the service industry for a LONG time. These guys get it. They understand hospitality and service, plus the food is always on point. Ive never been to place where the owners make feel like they really want YOU there Its incredible .Great job chaps .
Good food and friendly staff we will be back
Great service and incredible food. Highly recommend stopping by.
Had the burger love and loved it!
Very friendly owner /operators, a good variety on the menu and expertly cooked. A British theme to the food with hearty specials.
Good food for a good price, very clean with very friendly staff
Good food and friendly staff!
Great food, excellent prices, awesome customer service.
Friendly staff. A little light on their portion size.
Great service and the food was really good. I will definitely be stopping in again
Awesome...
Friendly staff.... awesome fish!
Beautiful fish and chips and desert was a wonderful cheese cake. Great experience over all
Excellent food excellent service.
Worst grill cheese of my life... Nothing else to say.
Terrible
Delightful meal and wonderful people. Highly recommend.
Food was just ok nothing special but the owners were very nice
Best fish and chips ever!!
Would definitely have given 5 stars if they were open later. Most days Im not home from work til after 7 pm.. and on the odd day I get to leave work at 3 pm such as today, they are closed at 1..
Delicious food and great prices!
Had to check out this spot just west of Hunter River. Arrived at 11:30am. Breakfast was served until 12:30. This spot was clean, bright and staff friendly. Service was good. My breakfast wrap with tiny home fries actually filled me up. Two thumbs up for the coffee!! Don t let the view from the road stop you. Youll be in for a pleasant surprise!
Gluten free bread. Gluten free buns. Gluten free gravy. (I just wish there was some music playing to add to the ambiance.)
Food and service amazing, every time.
Some of our group wanted to try the roast beef dinner with the Yorkshire pudding and it did not disappoint. I had the bangers and mashed and it was great.. highly recommend..
The prices are very good and the owners are very friendly. Good British-style food and conversation. A surprisingly good place to stop in the middle of nowhere.
Great breakfast
Food was spectacular, lovely family run business with attention to detail. Cant wait to go back!