Opa & Oma's Diner in St. Catharines

20 Hartzel Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2P 1M3, Canada

★★★★☆
(388 reviews)
Categories: Diner Breakfast restaurant

About

We are a family run restaurant which opened in 2003!! Breakfast, Lunch and Takeout options Fish and Chips on Fridays!

Website
facebook.com
Address
20 Hartzel Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2P 1M3, Canada
Plus Code
5Q4P+G9 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
8 AM–1:30 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–1:30 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
8 AM–1:30 PM
Friday
8 AM–7 PM
Saturday
8 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday
8 AM–1:30 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Cash only Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
388 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (90) prices (61) fish and chips (10) schnitzel (9) home fries (8) brunch (6) bacon (6) cabbage (4) eggs benny (3) check (3)
5 stars
236
4 stars
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3 stars
29
2 stars
9
1 stars
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★★★★★
October 27, 2024

The family is always friendly and a pleasure to interact with. They do an amazing job of making my wife and I feel special by knowing what we want without having to tell them every time we visit. Thank you for the amazing experience! 😁

★★★★★
October 6, 2024

First and most importantly the food was very tasty and priced well. You can tell that due to it being a smaller business it took a bit of a hit during the pandemic and it doesn't seem they've fully recovered which you can see displayed from the still remaining Plexiglass, to the chalkboard still showing the once was mandates, to the shirts asking customers to social distance. Overall this diner definitely deserves any and all praise despite the slightly outdated interior. If you find yourself looking for a nice breakfast this is definitely the right place to start.

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

Extremely filling, absolutely delicious, best breakfast. I love that the home fries s are origina real potatoes real crispy but soft and well seasoned big slice of ham bacon and eggs cooked perfectly, Definitely recommend you go try had a great experience left with a full belly happy taste buds highly recommend you go try you will not be disappointed. Thank you we will be returning.

July 4, 2024

Food wasn’t great, what kind of omelette does not come with cheese? Service wasn’t good coffee or tea wasn’t re filled throughout the whole meal. Lady asked if we wanted more after we paid. Would not recommend

★★★★★
June 8, 2024

Amazing homemade food! Friendly service and extremely clean! Prices are very reasonable. Best kept secret breakfast spot in st. Catharines. Grilled cheese with bacon and pickles is off the charts amazing!

★★★★★
May 31, 2024

The service provided was of exceptional quality, and the food was delicious. The seating arrangements were comfortable, and the restaurant was impeccably clean. The pricing is reasonable.

★★★★★
March 12, 2024

So... I'm nervous. I want to rave about how good this little diner is... About how much it reminds me of the little cafe my dad and his 2nd wife owned in my childhood. The only thing missing is a cocktail arcade table with centipede and missile command... My problem is... I still want to be able to get a table here. Lol. In all honesty, I love the food. The staff are great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Visiting a diner is a great way to start any day. We're so glad that we chose to visit Opa & Oma's. In spite of inflation they've obviously strived to maintain reasonable prices and generous portions. Great first impression to be greeted with an immediate offer of coffee. And good coffee at that. I had the "Egg Thingy" with home fries. Oh my the home fries alone are worth a trip. Delicious seasoning! Very friendly, cheerful staff who were quick with the coffee refills.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Wasnt the Dutch variety but great nonetheless.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Family-owned diner that has everything from club sandwiches to pierogies. Generous portions and delicious selections

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Good intention Good food

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Solid breakfast joint!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Eggs Benedict are excellent.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Parking: Strip mall parking Food

July 23, 2024

The fish and chips are delicious. As far as I am concerned, the fish and chips are the best Ive had in St. Catharines.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Easiest 5 star review. Lovely little Diner

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Excellent all day breakfast, great service and prices

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great fish and chops good breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Fantastic food! Just like Opa used to make! Thursdays Fish and Chips is by far better than anyone s!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Your typical old school diner. Had the big breakfast. Cant go wrong...and real home fries, none of those deep fried cubes. My wife had the chicken souflaki...which was a big Greek salad covering a pita, with a skewer of chicken on top. Dressing on the side. Huge.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food but in need of updating and cleaning.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Bacon is really salty but otherwise place is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Love this place. Always our go-to for family breakfast.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

This place is amazing. My family has been going here since I was little. We travel to the area from Sault Ste. Marie every 6 weeks, and my husband and I love the food so much that he tells me he cant wait to eat here every time we leave! We always get the traditional breakfast, and its always perfect. Coffee is one of my fav cups of coffee. Kiddos loved the pancakes, burgers, and hot chocolate. Definitely a family favorite of ours for sure!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

One of our regular spots. Comfortable, comforting food. Its a dependably good, family-owned, family-run diner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Happy with service very fair pricing

★★★★
January 23, 2024

Very good people running it. Good atmosphere felt very comfortable. Can get quite busy, but I drive from Beamsville all the way there just to have a breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Delish food. Nice lil diner. Came for Breakfast, food and service were fantastic.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Portions of home fries could be more as the portion is small like 10 small pieces

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Been going to opas and omas since it was in Niagara Falls . Still a fantastic place for breakfast..I always get the standard breakfast but all the food looks great and the service is always fast and pleasant

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Whoever took over has made to many changes meaning less food . Order a Ruben it had less then 3 slices of Corn beef hardly any cheese only tasted Sauerkraut as it was replaced by the Cornbeef, friend had chicken fingers and said they were terrible. Will not return Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Came here for lunch with my friends and I had the rueban sandwich.. It was the best rueban Ive ever had.. Perfect portion and the fries were also amazing. The prices are also very affordable and the staff are amazing! Thank you Opa and Omas Diner.. Ill be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent good. Great servers. Super friendly place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I went here with my mom for breakfast and it was amazing. Food was delicious and the service was fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Found this gem of a spot for breakfast, and it was great. The potatoes had some really nice seasoning on it. Saw someone order the schnitzel as I was leaving, and I have been back many of times now to get it myself. Only wish that they were on skip or Doordash or Uber eats.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Our meal was delicious, service was great and very friendly! Will go back again!

December 23, 2023

I was looking for a good schnitzel meal. Unfortunately this is not the place to get that. The schnitzel was overcooked and dry. No flavour. No sauerkraut. Served with purple cabbage which did not have a favourable taste.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Clean great food very reasonable

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A decent diner. They have schnitzels, which is cool. Small place, but quick service. One of the better breakfast options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Friendly. Clean. Good prices. Dietary restrictions: Willing to make substitutions from the menu. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

absolutely perfect place to be for either breakfast/lunch. They treat u like family Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A friend and I each had an omelette. We enjoyed the food and the service. I hope to be back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome Prices , Awesome Customer Service and Food was Very good , Highly Recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

fast service and breakfast was fine.

★★
December 23, 2023

I hate there home fries there hard as rocks just not good. My bacon was burnt to a crisp i dont understand why they would serve it like that it wasnt edible for how burnt it was. It took very long before I got refill on my drink definitely not my favorite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good price, good service Great breakfast joint

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The cabbage soup is amazing! Staff is friendly & attentive. A great place for a traditional breakfast and lunch

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and prices! So glad we stumbled upon this place

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Blonde waitress very poor Costumer service . Not impressed at all ... I wouldn t recommend this place. dirty place tables are always sticky and dirty . Blonde waitress doesn t care only about her tips . This fish and chips is why I came here but honestly any place can cook frozen fish and fries lol

★★
December 23, 2022

He used to be great place for breakfast, since granddaughters took over place just fell apart I dont think they want to work, they cannot wait to close the door and go home.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good & Simple diner. Quick service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Awsome food like always. Great customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great portions and always delicious and great value

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food great service and cant beat the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Absolutely love this little gem. Especially the cabbage soup

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Never been to this place before, went in and sat down took about 10 minutes before we were acknowledged and then asked what we wanted for drinks. She brought our drinks over a few minutes later and asked if we were ready to order, we said we dint get a menu. The waitress (if thats what you wanna call her) told us to get up and look on the wall for the menu. So we looked at it and then sat back down. About 5 minutes later a group of people came in and sat at the table beside us, the waitress came over quickly to get their drink orders, and was just as quick to bring their drinks back, walking past us both times. When she brought the drinks she asked if they were ready to order, they said yes. She took their order, and I said were ready to order too, she looked at me and walked right completely ignoring us. We ended up getting up and walking out the door, to find a MUCH BETTER place. I read a few reviews after and see that the girls running it are pretty much running it into the ground after taking it over from their family. AVOID THIS PLACE

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Friendly place to go great atmosphere!! Will go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I normally have only got fish and chips from opa & Omas. The fish is very big pieces and generous amount of fries. Havent had a negative thing from the quality of food. Definitely worth trying the fish fry.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great Food and a friendly staff! Heavenly atmosphere! Saved my soul!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This place was a blessing from the lord. I had the devil in me and this was exactly what I needed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The bacon in this place cleansed my soul and the coffee cleansed my bowels. The lord guided me to this spot and it did not disappoint. The demons are out of me after this heavenly experience. Can t wait to head back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I enjoy the food & the atmosphere. Very friendly. My friend and I are there every week. Fish & chips on Friday, is very tasty. So is everything else.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome food!! And excellent staff!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This used to be the place to go. It is less than its glory days now. I might go here in a pinch, but there are other places 8 would go instead. The food was not too flavourful

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Service is great :) noticed the portions have been smaller however but tastes great. Last time we were there the tables and chairs seemed pretty dirty and sticky which was the only downfall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Just class. Special recommendation is hereby

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome place. Great food great people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place and good breakfast

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Got blt and fries but they forgot the fries so I had to go ask about. Other than that it was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I would give this restaurant 10 Stars great food great people great employees

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great friendly service. Food was excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great Schnitzel. Reasonable priced. They close early though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good food. And very friendly people. We can only recommend this.

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Ordered rare to med rare steak needles to say it was well done and what ever spices are put on it drowns any flavor never again..it sure has gone down hill since it changed owners

★★★★
December 23, 2021

They have a pretty good breakfast there. Ive never had anything else there besides that. The service is ok as well. Its one of the best breakfast deals in the city for the money.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Good breakfast and fare prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I love this place. Nothing fancy. Great food and fantastic staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious fish and chips that arent too greasy. Even the coleslaw was decent! Finding a place with good fish, fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw is rare, and Opa & Omas definitely checks all the boxes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good place for an inexpensive meal.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great fish and chips

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We came across this place by pure chance and I have to say that Im extremely glad we did. The food was fantastic, as were the portion sizes. Prices are very reasonable. This is a hidden gem for sure. We will be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Service and food excellent as always,excellent prices. Never disappointed!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great breakfast for less that 7 bucks

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The food quality was tasty but the portion size on your potatos was so small. Could definitely have more potatos in my opinion but other wise, its a good breakfast.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Good food and reasonable prices !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This has to be one of the best breakfast places in town. Very family style with wonderful staff who know how to treat their customers. Covid has brought a few changes like no condiments at the tables but they will quickly bring the little packets if you need them. Other than that its the same great food and wonderful service it has been for years.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Fish and chips are fire Only 4 star because there are no menus to look at when youre seated. Just the chalkboard at the takeout counter..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Went there for a basic bacon and eggs breakfast and was not disappointed. Portions were good. Quality was good and the service was quick and friendly. I would go back to try other offerings on the menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Friendly great food .

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good food. Been there twice before and love their food. Pleasant staff too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Russell is the best server in the world anytime i go there i ask for him and he makes me leave with an amazing experience every time. The breakfast special is the way to go OUT OF THIS WORLD.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really good food, friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food and even better prices. Lots of choice for all 3 meals of the day.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great place for a quick breakfast or lunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Awesome little place. Very cozy and great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great breakfast special in a quaint diner

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Loved it! Lots of thick bacon. Low price. Going back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

prices are awesome cant beat it..always go for breakfast

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Warm and friendly great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent breakfast !!!! Wonderful staff!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

If youre looking for the spot - this is it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food and friendly service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Really nice small place with a cute interior and very nice and affectionate service as well as food.

★★★
December 23, 2020

has a cozy ma & pa restaurant that is very tasty food especially breakfast !

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Staff was very friendly the food was very well priced and very enjoyable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Nice Mom and Pop restraunt great service good food plan on going back there are a couple of dishes I want to try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Have been going regular before virus because food is great not cheap on the amt u get prices are reasonable

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great spot! The food was really good. We were craving some brunch but didn t want to eat near the Niagara tourist region due to covid. This spot was perfect. Great price and food quality.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

We loved this family resteraunt. The food was hot ,fresh and the staff are very friendly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Friendly staff, decent food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food at a great price

★★
December 23, 2020

We used to come here and it was great but this time our food was extra salty and the eggs were not cooked how we asked. The prices are good though and the atmosphere seems very local which is nice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

loved the food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great little dinner & right by the store

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great prices and wonderful food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The schnitzel was very good

★★★
December 23, 2019

Service was good the breakfast food was quick but wasnt cooked enough for my liking

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great place great food courteous staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good breakfast as we go there every third week of a month.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great family diner to have breakfast, love the home fries!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Delicious cheap eats.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Small but quaint place. Food was just ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Best breakfast place and awesome schnitzel with friendly small town home made traditions!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

had the Greek omelet was very good a little salty but I should of expected it having feta.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great cheap breakfast!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This is a great little breakfast place! Its always a favorite of mine. Food its great, its not at all very expensive, and everyone is friendly. I dont get in here nearly as often as I should, mostly because I live across town. I would definitely recommend it to anyone thats looking for a good breakfast. Check it out, if you havent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great place for breakfast. Such a big menu. Great family outing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food. Great prices. Cozy atmosphere for a breakfast/lunch diner. I look forward to eating here all the time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food service was decent

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great diner for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Ive been coming here for years. Its that good! The staff is friendly, never have I had a bad experience. They dont usually serve fires with breakfast, but potatoes. Which taste way better than any other breakfast place Ive tried. They always refill your coffee so dont worry about running out. one of, if not , the best breakfast place in Niagara.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food and great prices. Cheapest breakfast Ive had for awhile! Service was lovely too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good food , cooked how we asked , fast service ,will be back for more !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent breakfasts at reasonable prices

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

great breakfast joint.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Been going for years. Love it

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great prices, cozy, simple, and delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Best fish and chips in town!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Typical little ma and pa diner. I had a lunch special Jager schnitzel with home fries and red cabbage . Tasty and perfectly cooked .... yummy . I will go back for sure

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Decent breaky for a great price !

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good as usual

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Worth the trip! Great breakfast diner!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great food great people

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great place for affordable breakfast

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Food was great and served incredibly fast!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food otherwise quite a plain place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great little place for breakfast, lunch, brunch!! Great for kids too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Wonderful place to have breakfast everything was delicious fresh and hot service was awesome

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Food was good... just experienced a bad service. Maybe because were not regular? Dunno...

★★★★
December 23, 2019

good food for a reasonable price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Ate the corned beef hash. Delicious, large portion, great price, friendly service

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Food was okay. Not near as good as it used to be.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

First time there for breakfast. Excellent food, portions, good coffee, good value. Happ happ happy

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Always great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Awesome breakfast (best breakfast meats Ive had in ages) Great, fast service (treats for kids after meal, service that was quick enough for a 3yo whos sole reason to exist at that moment was to consume pancakes) great pancakes (3yo approved) good coffee (weak coffee with breakfast cheeses me off)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

amazing food, great food, service is second to none!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great food and prices