The Columbia Diner in Kamloops

555 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC V2C 1K7, Canada

★★★★☆
(374 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

About The Columbia Diner Our diner welcomes locals and travellers from far and wide; serving up nostalgic feels with a modern twist. Fueled by the spirit of a roadside diner, a passion for honest food, and the desire to be different - everyone stops here.

Website
columbiadiner.ca
Address
555 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC V2C 1K7, Canada
Plus Code
MJFX+45 Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
7 AM–9 PM
Thursday
7 AM–9 PM
Friday
7 AM–9 PM
Saturday
7 AM–9 PM
Sunday
8 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
374 reviews

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★★★★★
December 13, 2024

I come to this establishment every few weeks. When you walk in your greeted everytime and with a smile. The service is very good the waitress brings a menu and asks you for drink order. I have always given a delicious meal breakfast or lunch . Great views of the city to

★★★★
December 10, 2024

The atmosphere is lovely! Coffee was great and my friend enjoyed her mocha. The food we ordered was average. If you're looking for something closer to homestyle, great prices, with a relaxing atmosphere. This is your place!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The atmosphere was peaceful being as it was mid afternoon. The view is fantastic! The server was awesome, knowledgeable and friendly, which to me is a big part of enjoyable meal. Customer service is highly underrated. The food though...omg good! My friend had the best homestyle onion rings, which aren't on the menu for some unknown reason, so I'm glad I asked. I had the Chicken burger on a brioche bun with a smoked peach mayo...yum! Since I can't have nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes and peppers mainly) so no fries for me. Instead I could choose fresh fruit! What a treat! All in all I wish this place was in my town! Definitely recommended!

★★★★★
November 17, 2024

Had had an excellent lunch at the Columbia diner today met with some friends and we all loved our meal and Kathy the waitress was outstanding. She took great care of our table. We had a large table of eight and it was a great day. Enjoyed the entertainment.!!!

★★★★★
October 9, 2024

Very clean, great diner atmosphere. I have seen this place many times, it was a huge mistake not stopping before. Best eggs benedict I have ever had hands down. Everything on point.

★★★★
August 5, 2024

I really enjoyed everything here and a great view as well. The Lumberjack breakfast is awesome. Usually these meals have the word ”or" instead of "and" for the sides. Not here! Bacon and sausage and ham and and and.

★★★★★
June 16, 2024

Wow! What a great experience with The Columbia Diner, yet again. Today’s wings were cooked fresh and deliciously prepared with their in-house sauces - my favourite has to be the Tandoori style 😍 Drinks were on point and the service was unparalleled. Cant wait to try the burgers and the fun assortment of shakes. Do yourself a favour and drop in for some great food and make some memories! Highly recommended.

★★★★★
June 16, 2024

What’s not to like about this cute lil diner! The atmosphere, design, and old tunes really brought out the ambience of a diner. The hostesses were really great, and Kathy was the bestie for the weekend we were there for! I’ll definitely miss it but I’ll be sure to stop here on road trips :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Lovely diner! serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a great view, fun new interior, clean, and friendly customer service! Fresh food as well with lots of options and seasonal milkshake options/ specials.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Nice view, good service, decent food.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Super clean , fast great service , food was absolutely delicious, definitely one of our favourites in Kamloops!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Loved this place..service was courteous without being intrusive and the view was to die for

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

my friend and i visited the Columbia Diner today for the first time. Service and food great, cozy restaurant. ill definately go back again

November 22, 2024

This restaurant clearly has no understanding of customer service. I had stopped taking orders from them because of their constant delays and disrespectful behavior, but this time, the order appeared under the name Brownies by the Pound instead of Columbia Diner, and I unfortunately accepted it. As a delivery driver, I ended up waiting more than thirty minutes for the food. The staff acted as if it was completely normal for me to wait that long, expecting me to stay silent and not voice any complaints. Their behavior was rude and dismissive, with no apology for the delay. True customer service means respecting all customers equally, including delivery drivers, not just putting on a show for dine-in customers. I hope they learn the true values of Canadian hospitality and treat everyone with respect.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Today we had a fantastic experience at this diner. This restaurant is extremely clean and welcoming, with great views, and friendly staff. We will definitely come back. Thank you for the great experience and hospitality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Heading through from Vernon to Vancouver and stopped here for the first time. Spectacular view of Kamloops, great diner-style food, and our server, Valeriia was amazing.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Meals were bland. I ordered my chicken nashville and it was mainly just oily, no spice. Waffle was tasty but pretty flat. The steak skillet was awful, unseasoned potatoes, tough steak, no cheese, no onions or peppers - blech. Dishes had nothing to jazz them up, no garnish whatsoever except for some sprinkles of green on the benny. Wouldnt come back or recommend. Restuarant is clean and cute decor, server was lovely.

September 22, 2024

Food was so bland literally not even salt. Tasted like soggy cardboard, the potatoes were literally just boiled and wet, absolutely no flavour. Hollandaise was watery and cold. Had to dump hot sauce and ketchup and extra salt for it to even be edible. Definitely don t recommend the brunch here. Maybe their other stuff is good but holy will not be doing that again.

★★
September 22, 2024

The view is cool but the food and service was disappointing. Ordered the Huevos rancheros and it was cold. I was concerned it was sitting out so asked if it was meant to be cold and was told that the sausage and eggs are cooked then mixed with cold veggies. Not sure why you would use ice cold veggies instead of cooking them with the other components. Then was told I should read the menu closer next time. If the menu said meat and eggs served ice cold I wouldnt have ordered it. Definitely wont be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This place has been renovated ( it has been a VERY long time since my last visit) it has a fun beachy atmosphere, and a liquor license. Our Server, a tall dark haired lady with a European accent, was warm and helpful. Burgers, sandwiches, sides and great milkshakes! The bathroom is bit of a journey... Would go again.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I had just come to the hotel and they were closing in 20 minutes with graciousness and a warm welcoming they served me as if they were staying open. I didn t feel rushed or in their way. The waiter was excellent and once I realized they were closing and took my order to go they were helpful and kind! Thank you so much! It was in a great re-useable bag and the food was excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good portions, very reasonable prices, friendly service, outdoor dining option

September 22, 2024

Well there really are no details to state the breakfast which was an avocado breakfast was oddly I believe powdered eggs Holiday sauce is not real. I had broccoli soup with a toasted sandwich was still white. Don t think it was toasted. Just could ve been old. Won t be coming back ever !! Seriously people I can t believe anybody said anything anything good about this place?

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Kathy was great. Excellent food and good prices. Best hash browns!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great fast service, food was good

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We had an awesome time here! The food and service was excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. Wheelchair accessibility: Level entry Food : 4/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I like this place and would come again. There ceasar drinks are delicious. Unfortunately, my chicken burger was not great. Ill try something else that is not chicken next time. Kid-friendliness: Nice little kids menu

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

What a Hidden Gem!!! I love everything about this place I just had the most delicious Huevos Rancheros this end of the Continent( second only to Costa Rica) in my view. My server Dhe was a lovely young woman, cheerful and very efficient. ALL that AND a fantastic double shot Cafe Con Leche. It was so delicious I wanted to order a second meal. I grew up in and around Kamloops in the 70 & 80s. Back then when this hotel and restaurant was the Dome Motor Inn. After a few hit and misses in Kamloops, (resorting to big box restaurant chains) what a pleasure to step into the bright spacious room. Renovated to take advantage of its unique dome shape and fantastic wide open view, over looking Kamloops and the North Thompson Valley. The space is impeccably clean, fresh and modern. There is plenty of comfortable seating, booths, space for large groups while preserving the iconic 50 s diner feel. I will be back soon

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Classic diner, delicious food. An inviting, open atmosphere and warm service. We came in with a group of 20 and they handled us with class. Would recommend to anyone.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

awesome place to eat, misheard an order but the waitress was very kind and wholesome about the whole thing

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

It was a great place to eat!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Fantastic place to eat! Simple menu with excellent food and good service. Everything was delicious, the service was great and so were the views. Happy hours deal is a bargain, too. Eat here and tip well! They deserve it. Kid-friendliness: My little one dug it, too!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

For a first time dining it was definitely good, would recommend for dinner even with picky eaters. Only complaint is the speed but its understandable for the people in there at the time, and the interior didnt have a lot for design

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Cute family dinner restaurant with nice view and nice interior. We had 2 different types of breakfast and both were tasty. They also have good kids menu with variety of options. Preparation time was a bit longer than I would expect. Kid-friendliness: Separate kids menu

★★★★
July 22, 2024

The hashbrown and fries portions have diminished in size by a lot. If you dont ask for extras or are drinking a lot you will leave hungry, but the food is delicious and the service is excellent. Kathy is my favourite person in the world and she deserves all the love

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Really good food here, decent prices Worth the money, awesome breaky, good good coffee, also very nice view Parking: Parking is very good in this area

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

too salty

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Good food and good vibes Wheelchair accessibility: Able to get a wheelchair around freely! Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great experience Food was tasty and came out quickly and our server, Kathy was an absolute pleasure to deal. We will definitely be back! Parking: Easily accessible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very cool nice and very good

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Tuesdays early evening, special price meals and margaritas are a good deal. We had a large group of women, and the staff did a very good job considering the number of people in the restaurant. Also a good job of keeping track of the billing.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great service, I was the only one outside and was never ignored. Habanero hot chicken burger was delicious and it was such a treat to come with curly fries. They even brought out ice cream for my pup. Thanks will be back :)

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great service food was good atmosphere is quite loud maybe have some music to cover the noise.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Nice little breakfast spot that has an old timey dinner feel to it. The servers are very attentive as well. I definitely want to try a milkshake next time!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Smash burger with sub beyond meat patty , food was delicious Kid-friendliness: They have special kids meal

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I love the food , and waitress Valeriia is the best, thank you for your job

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Awesome food, great service and an amazing view of the valley!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Pratik was awesome today and the last time we came here a few days ago. Thanks!! Such good food and cheaper than a lot of places around. Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very well done place on the inside! Waitress was very nice and attentive!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Very pleasant and nice Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Drove from Manitoba to Kamloops. Was a very good meal. Bacon was a bit too crispy for my liking but it was still a very good meal and great service.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Valeria is an amazing server. Decent experience for the fair price.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great deal on food. Service friendly.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great service, good food, good prices.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very friendly, great service fantastic food and the bull dogs are the best in town!!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Friendly & chipper service. Great atmosphere. Great view . We both had the bennies classic for breakfast and the hot chicken burgers with curly fries for dinner and were not disappointed.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Best smash burgers in town. Also great breakfast food!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Wonderful service and a great server.

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Love the food here was just under staffed so orders were being mixed up or forgotten. Waitress was friendly despite how busy it was at the time. Atmosphere is always great!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food! Good patio, dog friendly

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Loved the waitress Kathy she rocks the entire place. She made us feel right at home.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food was awesome and the sever kathy was great . Will be back again

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great breakfasts! Notorious P.I.G. Is a solid breakfast sandwich!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I meet here weekly with a group of fellow small business owners. The setting is very nice and the service is always great. Thanks for making space for us!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Columbia Dinner has excellent service for our group. We meet on the top floor with a beautiful view and enjoy the venue every week. Thank you!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The 2 egg breakfast option was very good. Coffee was hot, fresh and plentiful. Staff friendly. Everything clean.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Thank you for a great lunch and great company Parking: In front and accessible Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Rueban sandwich was good but was a bit much to eat. I normally have the garden omlette that is much, much, better. You have a great restaurant. The full time server is very very good at what he does. Thank you for being open today.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing food and service! Portions are massive. Try the mile high pastrami on rye! It was unreal!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Really love the chicken and waffles

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Good food for proximity!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I love the decor and atmosphere. The view of the mountains is great. The coffee is quality stuff. The servers are nice and fun to chat with. It s a great breakfast spot. Flavorful bacon, tasty bennies, really good hash brown potatoes- real potatoes.

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great music, great food, great service. Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food was delicious , service was on point !! Definitely need to come back and try more of the menu because everything that went past me looked so good!

★★★★
June 22, 2024

1st time in on a recommendation from my daughter .. good service and food .. like the oldtime rock & roll in the back ground Kid-friendliness: Open family restaurant...

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We have only been here 2 times on a Sunday for the wing special omg sooo tasty you can tell that the wing sauce is made from scratch. They are even so thoughtful to supply wet naps for the sticky wing fingers you experience. The first time our service and food was on point and made us want to return. So here we are again the following Sunday and this time we had the owners serve us what great down to earth people they are. Our next time coming here we are going to have to definitely branch out for the other menu items including their delicious looking milkshakes 100% recommend this place to stop and eat at. Fantastic view and fine atmosphere. 5 stars all the way

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Valeria and Tatiana best of the best waiters. I love wings with honey and garlic

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We meet every Tuesday morning for a net working meeting and Columbia Street Diner is very accommodating! Food is always great as is presentation.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Our server was Bharath, he was exceptional. So kind, so helpful, and so lovely to spend an evening with. The food was good, drinks were good, the view was as great and Bharath more than exceeded our expectations. Will visit again!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great hidden gem. Delicious food and scrumptious milkshakes! Fast and friendly service! Definitely a must try!!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good place for breakfast/brunch and lunch.

May 22, 2024

They must have swapped owners... If you catch my drift

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good food, not stupid expensive and friendly staff. Cute little spot

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Amazing views, get a window seat. Fantastic milkshakes and delicious burgers. Hopefully remember this place the next time Im going through.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great service great weekend drink specials! Highly recommend

March 22, 2024

Asked for stack of pancakes off menu. Told them wanted strawberries on it, was told it comes with a mixture of fruit. When I got the stack it only had a gob of raspberry jam in the middle with a couple gobs whipping cream. Awful!!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I chose here to have my moms celebration of life because my mom worked here back in the 70s-80s as a server and she didnt want anything fancy. The owners and servers were amazing they even made a drink special that day named after my mother they were so accommodating and I couldnt have been happier with them especially on such a difficult day. Their food was great and they were very friendly. Thank you again for everything on what was a very hard day. My family appreciates you

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Really good diner, entire menu is 50% discount after 2 p.m.! Mac and cheese was amazing with bacon Food : 5/5

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We really enjoyed our breakfast at the Columbia Diner. The food was delicious and our waitress was very friendly.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Chicken burger goes hard

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Slaps good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Not exactly gourmet but it was very good food. Love the atmosphere it is nice and airy and was quiet. Didn t feel rushed so was a great place to go if you re visiting with people. Dietary restrictions: Celiac approved for the Nachos.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Nice people food is good

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great spot for a classic burger, curly fries, and a milkshake! Definitely worth checking out.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great service by Pratik Desai and chalo chai gully food tasted delish. Especially chole bhature and stuffed chicken khulcha.

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Second time here. My first experience was awesome. My burger this time was super amazing. However my girlfriend s burger, the patty was considerably smaller than before. There was more bacon than burger. Gravy definitely needs some work too. Overall still good, but my girlfriends burger was definitely not worth $20.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

New years day breakfast. Started relaxed and pleasant. I want to rate it higher. The dinner is cool with a 50s vibe. The food was good. The server was either learning or a bit lost this day. Everything was ok until the manager or owner came in. Then the music exploded, and the first song was Barbie Girl by Aqua. Super loud. We asked it to be turned down, and perhaps the station changed to something different. Note: we were one of two tables in the restaurant at the time. He turned it down a fraction. The washrooms are located downstairs in the hotel. Not clean and no paper towels. Let the front desk know, and he just turned and disappeared. Strange. Once in the parking lot, the music was even louder outside. Would hate to have a room facing the parking lot. Overall, food and design are good. Simple fixes for improvement. Might try it again one day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

This restaurant offers great deals on Tuesdays. I very much enjoy their southwest salad and my friends always have good things to say about their burgers and fries and chicken strips. And then theres the margaritas. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Its a little bit on the expensive side but its very good food and the owner of the restaurant is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome food, fantastic music and great service a must visit......

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and great service! We ordered the fried chicken and the jalapeno smash burger. Both were super flavourful and cooked perfectly. The fried chicken was especially good, it was super juicy, the chicken was really flavourful and the batter was light and crispy. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It tastes good, the price is not expensive, and the waiters are friendly and sincerely recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Stopped for lunch when passing through Kamloops. Really cool view and relaxed vibe in the diner. Service was really welcoming and genuine. Food was tasty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

service was great, we had the most lovely people taking care of us, food was also really good, highly recommend this place!

December 22, 2023

Brutal service, half the meals came cooked wrong, half the orders came out and the other half came when everyone was done eating. Ended up just taking my order to go after sitting there watching everyone eat, finish and pay. Table sat down 15-20 minutes after us and got their food before half our table. I would give the benefit of the doubt, but there was literally 3 tables..

★★★
December 22, 2023

The view was lovely, and the staff were great. The smash burger tasted similar to what i could have gotten from a fast food chain though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We came for margarita Tuesday s and Pratik was our server. He was so great! :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Tuesday margaritas for $3 is to die for

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Waiter was amazing, very friendly and personable. Came in on a Sunday morning for breakfast and there were 3 tables besides us, waited over an hour for two meals. The table that came in 30 minutes after us got their meal, paid, and left all before we got our meal! When the food did arrive, we were rather disappointed with both the quality and the quantity.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive had breakfast there and first of all i love the view of the restaurant has over the river Ive had a dish called garden and it was very tasty The service was really good as the waitress was quite the friendly lady Although the food took a while to be there Otherwise a fairly pleasant experience

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent place. Not really busy for a long weekend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a cute little diner, so under rated I can t believe more people don t know about this place. Had the eggs bennys and they were so yummy! And the atmosphere was so lovely. It s like a 50 s inspired diner with lots of pastels and a beautiful view. The misfiring is perfect so you don t feel over stimulated and makes for a super relaxing experience. We had the best time there. Would highly recommend anyone to go there!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not the worst. Personally, im not a fan of being asked 3 times if i want beer or something else even after saying no each time. overall service was too anxious..burger it self was ok, sweet pickles should not be on a beef burger in my opinion, and the curly fries were ... Pretty average.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Consistently great diner food that is well priced. We often get our food delivered and it s always fresh and a cut above the other burger joints.

December 22, 2023

Very disappointed for my first time going there. Yesterday we went for brunch, it was a bit busy so we knew it would take time.....we sat and chatted drinking our coffee, 40 minutes went by and the food finally showed up....but as soon as the waitress set down the plates, my girl noticed that there was an ant on her plate!!! So we had enough, the only thing the waitress could say was sorry .....not a good experience and highly doubt we will go again. We did contact the manager, she apologized and said next meal is on her, but not sure we will take her up on it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this place for breakfast! Also had a Nashville chicken sandwich in the summer that was super tasty! Also a fantastic view!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A few more items for vegetarians would be awesome, as we found the menu very small. The food was alright, it didnt blow us away. The nachos were small and didnt have much on top. Fries were typical frozen curly fries. Atmosphere was really nice and clean. Server was excellent and friendly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A really great space but the food is just average.

★★
December 22, 2023

Short staff. Waited an hour for a cold breakfast. Waitress worked hard in a tough situation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Waiting for the bus back to the lower mainland and popped in, great food, service, and view. Beyond pleasantly surprised by this place

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I recently bought tiffen services from this company. Its always the same deal, veggies not fresh and the rotis are raw.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cant beat $3 tacos on Tuesday! Ill keep coming back with my girlfriend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great options.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Circular building with the worst acoustics, ear deafening atmosphere when diners are all talking at once. Nothing outstanding on menu so for dinner we had two options from the all day breakfast. Staff were friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place, great food, great service and love the trendy atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My family and I shared a great dinner at the Diner last night. Love the Pub style menu, something for everyone. They were willing to make garlic toast when it was not on the menu. The large attractive room has been newly renovated and it is very clean. The service was great both times Ive been there, very friendly. The only down-side to this place is that nobody knows that it is open! It looks closed from the street. A great big open sign, newly renovated, would go a long way in getting customers in there, Id hate to see it go under just because everyone thinks it is closed--we wondered when we drove up. Well be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

VERY tasty food!!!! The waiter was very accommodating and friendly. I had the most amazing grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup, and my friend had bacon and eggs, at 5:30 pm!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Waitress paid attention to details

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best place for tacos on a Tuesday in the loops for sure!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Stopped for a couple burgers on the way through Kamloops. Double double and crispy chicken, both were quality and absolutely delicious. Thank you!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Menu took 15 minutes to reach the table, burger was inedible and everything was under seasoned, and clearly prepackaged. Prices way too high for what it is. Server was nice enough, but spent all her time conversing with the two other tables instead of bringing us the bill so we could get out and not come back.

December 22, 2023

The food was average and greasy the waitress was polite but halfway through our meal the chef comes to our table threatening us because our dog opened the window and escaped our vehicle while it was on dog mode for them and he said that he would call the spca on us because we had our dogs in the car. Vegetarian options: Needs more vegetarian options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Benny was fantastic, server was amazing and they let dogs on the patio!

December 22, 2023

Heard good things about them so called them to ask about tiffin service my manager will call you with the details . I waited to hear back from them but they never called me and did not respond to my email. Finally and unfortunately picked my sample tiffin. I couldn t figure out what I was eating. So, I called them to ask about which got further transferred to Supervisor to ask what it is. The front staff is untrained and doesn t know anything. The sample tiffin was missing rice and the food was tasteless. Didn t like the service. I will not recommend this place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Prices are extremely high, there is no reason for fries to be over $16 a plate. Pop is about $5 a can, wow Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Omg the server for breakfast everytime makes my day. Food is delicious and I drag anyone I can here for breakfast the best atmosphere

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The place is very nice. The design is gorgeous and the panoramic view of the Kamloops is amazing. The food though is very mediocre. By the looks of the place and a menu you d think that the food is of somehow special, BUT don t get your hopes up. We ordered a sandwich, long dog, and a burger. It tasted like they use cheep ingredients. Come for a coffee, or a milkshake, but no more. The service was very good, though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Got the classic eggs Benny and it was absolutely delicious! My husband got the habanero chicken burger and he said it was one of the best burgers hes ever had. And they have a dog friendly patio (always a win in our books). Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is my new favourite burger spot in town! I highly recommend the Double Double and the Dirty Fries, and eat in. The view and seating layout are top notch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got the Double double with some friends along with the Breakfast Bun (Forgot the name) and it was great. Absolutely worth trying despite the price. Service was also great !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Happy Hour

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This diner was more upscale than I was expecting. The staff is amazing, and the views are beautiful. Food was pretty good. Prices are on the high side but I would still come back if I were in town again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good experience at the Diner. Food was great, real diner vibe and quality. Highly recommended and will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bennies were weird, but we still enjoyed them. Im not sure what the ingredient was, but something was different. Service was very good and fast, very friendly, they even cooked an add on side plain patty for our dog. We would definitely go back when passing thru again.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was good, I was alone and the place was dead so there was no need for slow service. Good taste was satisfactory. I thought the portions was to small. Will try again and see how it is. In my opinion so these restaurants charging $20 for a basic burger is insane. But thats life now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place does everything right and it makes it look effortless. The food is fresh. the menu has something for everyone with modern takes on classics. It s also perfectly prepped. There s nothing I don t like about this place. Great service as well! Also great atmosphere view. Blown away and glad we stopped.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is the best restaurant in Kamloops! The best service you could ever want, our server was so friendly and the food is delicious. Very clean and well managed, I will definitely come back whenever I come to Kamloops.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Holyyy. Worth going to! The server was so friendly and professional. The food tasted so good...you could tell it wasnt re heated from a box. And was so happy to just be there with the simple colors and layout of the place. Clean, happy....would recommend!!!! Bet you cant go just once

December 22, 2023

Food was good but service was not the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super cute place with great mimosas! Loved the vibes in here, great spot!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

French toast was good but not maple syrup like the menu said

December 22, 2023

The happy hour food is really cheap quality. I have to raise my hand to ask for things as they didnt do check backs. They waiter said its 50% off on everything for happy hour. When we got our bill, we were surprised our bill was not all discounted all. The waiter said except for it. Salad is too dry, chicken tasted like its frozen. For grilled cheese, they used the cheap ones.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I was very impressed with this Diner. It was very clean and the service was excellent. the menu wasnt big but covers all options. We had the most amazing French toast I have ever had. We will definitely be returning and telling friend!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything was great. Unfortunately did not get offered 2nd cup of coffee and waiter had hard time remembering order. ( order was correct though)

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food tasted exceedingly average and almost bland. Nothing special about this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great service and a terrific breakfast menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really great wing night Great customer service from Pratik

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

These people at The Columbia Diner made our Birthday get together a wonderful and memorable experience. They were beyond accommodating. The staff were helpful, friendly and just plain fantastic. Food was delicious. Just an all around great brunch. Thank you so much. We will all be back ( if youll put up with this crazy bunch. Lol ).

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Birthday party reso 11:00 AM on a Sunday for 30+ people and these fantastic people were the only ones accepting resos in Kamloops???? Oh and did I mention .... the service and food was impecable with lots of laughs!!!

★★
December 22, 2022

Took 30 mins for them to take order. And another 30 mins for food to arrive. A couple beside me left before their meal arrived because of delays.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Decent food, ok service, daily weekday happy hour where food is cheaper which was a bonus.

★★
December 22, 2022

We came in on a whim, we sat on the patio and enjoyed the fall yet summer like weather. We ordered the chicken and waffles and a burger and fries. The taste of the chicken and waffles was very good, but the whole dish was lacking. The waffles were soggy and obviously not freshly made. The chicken was moist but the crunch lacking as the dish seemed that is was reheated in a microwave. The burger was so thin it was barely there. For the prices vs portion sizes it was not worth the stop. Also plating should he rethought if youre plating small potions. The plates were rather large. We wont be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Potentially the best chicken burger I have ever had. Curly fries were on point too. Great view!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best burger we ve had since moving to Kamloops! We had the double smash burger. Fries were awesome, crispy and hot as well

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

So Tuesday is $2 for tacos and $3 for margaritas!! Not only is the price amazing they are top quality delights the tacos have fresh pico the margaritas are huge and rimmed. They have peach,lime, or strawberry and beef and chicken tacos. My favourite is the beef taco and peach margarita, for $5 total I was so impressed oh and bonus the place is very nicely decorated and designed, I ve also had breakfast here and was very happy. You definitely should check this place out

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We went there for our breakfast on Friday morning as we were visiting the town for the weekend. There was only 1 server running everywhere. She was taking phone calls, seating greeting and serving tables and everything. I don t have anything negative about her as she was alone there without any help. Diner got fairly busy too. She did clean tables to accommodate another customer s request as they wanted the window booth. We waited long time for a coffee refill and jam for my toast and hot sauce never came. Poorly managed.

★★★
December 22, 2022

Mixed feelings on this place - the main reason for so low of a review is the expensive up charges they do - $5 to upgrade to a Caesar salad & $5 extra for vegetarian burgers. Food was good overall and it is pretty in there but I d choose somewhere else next time due to pricing

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cute atmosphere and very polite service. I have only eaten the eggs Benny which wasnt anything spectacular but would like to come back and try some other menu items!

★★
December 22, 2022

Meh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Loved it here! The staff was sweet and it was 50% of food on Mondays. Cant wait to come back!!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

We visited the diner for the very first time. Immediately we were welcomed and seated. The food was good and fairly priced. What impressed us the most was the fabulous service we received from our server Mukat. She was so warm and friendly and extremely attentive. I haven t received this good of service in any type of venue for a very long time. Thank you Mukat!

December 22, 2022

Brutal service. Been three times and don t know why I go back. Same service every time. Garbage

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wonderful food incredible waitress Kaput sorry I spelled name wrong.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazinggg food and drinks. Must go for taco night. T

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great place!! Superb service!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing Taco Tuesday s Desserts

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ive been here three times, each time its been incredible. Good prices, excellent food, great staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Staff is friendly, food is delicious! A bit pricey for me but it was worth it!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great Burger good choice of dishes good price especially happy hour 2-5pm mon-fri all menu items 50% off!! Great service friendly staff definitely recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was good. Was an error with one item but server and manager handled it amazing . Server was hustling her butt with being the only one serving she did amazing.

December 22, 2022

I wouldnt eat here again if my life depended on it. Absolute shiet.