Ma & Pa's Diner in Sarnia

1173 Michener Rd, Sarnia, ON N7S 5G5, Canada

★★★★★
(77 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

All Day Breakfast and a great lunch Menu. Good for a quick visit or plesent dine in.

Address
1173 Michener Rd, Sarnia, ON N7S 5G5, Canada
Plus Code
XJ4H+XG Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–2 PM
Wednesday
7 AM–2 PM
Thursday
7 AM–2 PM
Friday
7 AM–2 PM
Saturday
7 AM–2 PM
Sunday
8 AM–2 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
77 reviews

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★★★★★
December 18, 2024

I travel around southern ontario for work and order a bacon cheeseburger for lunch and this place just took first place from a place in Posswana (North Bay). Also my co-worker always orders a clubhouse sandwich for lunch and he said they have one of the best he's ever had! This place is a gem!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Went for the first time a few weeks ago, food was great. It tasted like things are prepared in house, not some canned or prepackaged meal. Service was very good, atmosphere is not stellar: but it doesn't need to be some super fancy place when the food tastes that good.

★★★★★
October 31, 2024

Found this place online we stopped in for lunch and were amazed at how good the food was and how pleasant the staff was. So happy we found this gem. Will definitely be our go to when we are in Sarnia.

★★★★★
August 30, 2024

Food was fresh and plentiful. Absolutely delicious. I finally found a place that advertised thin batter on their fish and they don't disappoint! Definitely going to be back!

★★★★★
February 18, 2024

We stopped in here on the way back to Michigan after a weekend trip in CA & it was the perfect way to end the trip! Everyone was very welcoming, and hospitable. We ordered the Mega breakfast & the wrap — just WOW. Definitely a great high quality breakfast 🍳

★★★★★
September 16, 2023

We've gone here twice now and both times were amazing. First time tried breakfast (Mega breakfast and Meat lovers breakfast poutine) and it was Soo good. Coffee is great also! Second visit we went around 1030 and got lunch (Chicken club house) and it was also amazing. Everything is made fresh with nothing frozen and it shows! We'll be back for sure as it is our new weekend spot. Best food in town. Keep doing what you're doing! - Erin and Tyler

★★★★★
August 20, 2023

Was looking for a breakfast place to try out and found this south of Confed. Was a bit unsure initially when I stepped in, but the service was exceptional. Jim was friendly, and the food was great. Will sure be back to try their light batter fish n chips 😀

★★★★★
June 4, 2023

this is one of the most homey and welcoming environments I’ve walked into, I already knew I’d be leaving with a smile when I got there. the food was immaculate, I even tried hollandaise for the first time here (it’s life changing). the staff and the owner are so caring and friendly, the cherry on top of the experience! (:

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We had breakfast from this restaurant today. Food was delicious and sumptuous. Friendly staff and welcoming. We will definitely go again.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

My boys and I ate here today & we Ioved this place. Food was delicious & the service was top notch. We re from London but if we come back to Sarnia we will definitely eat here again!

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Seems to be going down hill. Food used to be great now they are ok with serving you burnt food and charging you for it. Very disappointing.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Fast service with attentive staff. Pancakes with chocolate chips, butter and real maple syrup are so tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Excellent breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I come here all the time you should too. Best prices in town. Enjoy! Get the mega breakfast its the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food was really good. It wasnt anything fancy but it was like a homecooked meal. The staff were really nice. It was a little diner and there was no wait times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Tried the cheese burger, best in town. Fresh homemade patty, fresh lettuce and tomato. Awesome pickles all placed inside a real potato style bun. Excellent!

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I d like to see you stop deep frying your sausage, breakfast potatoes. You need to have a choice of potatoes for breakfast you need to toast your toast more its limpy. Your pancakes are soggy. Your water is served warm the ice in it melted in seconds. Your breakfast us not good To much deep frying. Not enough grilling. Your breakfast are not goood. I don t like sausage thats deep fried and your deep frying it pls stop that

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Solid food, great value and friendly service. Ive been here twice and it was good both times. Great value

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

great food for a great price. Service is great even if it gets busy. My only negative is not being able to get there more

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

great food and atmosphere. They try hard to deliver great service no matter how busy they are

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great little place friendly and the plate is full. Definitely worth the reasonable price !

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Im full. This place was a cool experience. Authentic Canadian dining. The server was very fun, energetic, and attentive to us. We had an omelette, a sandwich, a quesada, and I had a bacon cheeseburger. All of the ingredients were so fresh. A 5 star meal, for a great price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Good spot for an early breakfast in Sarnia. Great food and service. We will return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Hidden gem in Sarnia. Ordered the Eggs Benedict and was one of the best Ive had in a long time and reasonably priced for the decent portion sizes. Homefries were seasoned and so crispy they disappeared quickly. Excellent service all around will definitely come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Small, but mighty. Great food, great place. Food

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Food was great and the price was amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great for breakfast! The best bacon not greasy, or fatty, cooked perfectly!!!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Looking for a place with good atmosphere, great food and amazing service? This is the place to go. The food was delicious and the service was amazing! Will most definitely be going back here!!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

The owner and staff are so sweet and welcoming. The quantity is so large I end up bringing leftovers. Food

★★★
February 23, 2024

The food and service were okay. The prices are not bad either.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Awesome food, very nice staff! We love coming here with the family.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Go here often, seems like almost once a week, its become a go to place for us. Its a small, family run diner, nothing fancy, kind of off the beaten path. Food is always good, service is friendly, they try hard to please. Good portion size, and prices are very reasonable. Their fish dinner is very good, lightly battered, not encased in breading like most places. Im glad we found them, they are tucked away in a commercial plaza, wouldnt have known about them except for the lawn signs they placed on the main streets in the area.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Best breakfast i have ever had! great service, great food, nice people, every time im in sarnia i will return!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Great food Good service Reasonable prices Parking: Strip plaza so limited parking Need handicap spot

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic food ..great prices ..owners are so friendly highly recommend this restaurant!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great little joint...got a mega breakfast and it was indeed mega. Good prices and friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and personable staff. Cute little hole in the wall. Kid-friendliness: Highchair and booster seats. Kids menu options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome breakfast and the owners are very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely fabulous place for a good plate of breakfast, the cooking and the atmosphere remind you of being at your grandparents place for breakfast. Highly recommended to come get some breakfast here

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fish n chips was amazing probably the best in town Price was very affordable Staff very friendly I recommend this place to everyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fantastic food and really good prices too. Really enjoyed my experience here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and prices. Coffee included with breakfast- how awesome !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Surprised Ive never heard of this place until now! Jim has a great attitude and the food was great! Well definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great customer service and food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This food is amazing! Highly recommend :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and staff very friendly recommended this place

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome portions, the owner is amazing! Food was to die for !!! Better coffee then tim hortons in my opinion. You definitely gotta eat here!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place used to be good. Then they got too busy and havent added enough staff to balance it out. Multiple times I have tried to place an order for food only to be kept on hold for long periods of time and then had to go elsewhere for food because theyre too busy to accommodate a take out order for one. I highly doubt I will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wow! First time here and it wont be the last! Fantastic food!! Portion sizes are generous! Price is great! Thanks to the staff for being so friendly and welcoming! Definately the go to place for breakfast!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I mostly have breakfast but their burger is also great and homemade!!! Great everytime

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent dîner Friendly owners Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had breakfast at this diner this morning with a group of retirees and was pleasantly surprised. The food was good as were the prices and the service was top-notch. Will be returning in the future.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best fish I had ever. Not greasy so much fish. I would just include lemon with it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We love this diner! The breakfast is fresh, good and great portions! Everyone who works here is always so welcoming and kind too :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had breakfast. Good service. Food was excellent.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely love this place! Friendly staff, amazing food, super reasonable prices

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great experience. The service is amazing and the staff are so friendly. Great coffee and eggs benedict!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I decided to visit Canada from Port Huron today. I was looking for a breakfast place and MA and Pas caught my eye. The staff were incredibly friendly. Probably nicer than I have ever experienced. I have never had peameal bacon before, and ate all I was given on my plate. I mentioned I was going to bring some home to my husband, but ate it all, the waiter gave me two slices so my husband could try it. I am blown away by the hospitality and kindness. I will be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We came in for the first time and had a delicious meal. We ordered a chicken Ceasar salad, Ceasar salad, potatoe bacon soup and hot hamburger. Everything was fantastic and we are looking forward to coming back for Cod & Chips! Thanks for the great meal! Wheelchair accessibility: Was able to bring my mother in laws wheelchair into the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Deli ious meal! So glad we stopped there! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent breakfast spot! Delicious food, great coffee and wonderful service definitely my favourite breakfast spot in Sarnia now

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Ive only eaten here once, but definitely will be returning! Customer service was outstanding. Once we got our food, my mom ordered hers without green onions and it had been made with them. My mom told the waitress and she took it back to get a new plate made. The owner came out to apologize and it was a great experience over all! My dad loves eating here and itll definitely be our go to breakfast place! Best in Sarnia thats for sure :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Consistently awesome!