The Diner House 29 in St. Catharines

My contender for best restaurant in the world. Order the deep dish pancake, it won t disappoint. Unpretentious food, deceptively simple flavours, and a laid back brunch atmosphere. Everything good about Niagara is here at The Diner House.

Nothing to choose from for breakfast. Unless want quiche or grilled cheese. Kinda random

Great coffee, food and excellent attentive service. First time eating here and will definitely be returning!

At Diner 29, in the heart of the town, Where the sun slants low and the world slows down, I found a haven, a dream, a refrain, A taste of the past, simple, plain Jane. The omelette arrives, a golden hymn, Fluffy as clouds on a Sunday whim. Homemade bread, still warm with pride, Cradles the jam, where secrets reside. And the hot sauces, oh, they sing fire, A symphony bold, a spice to inspire. The coffee, dark as a poets gaze, Lifts the soul through the smoky haze. The chef, an artist, a craftsman of care, Weaving flavors like prayers in the air. The service, a smile, the ambiance pure, A place where memories and hearts endure. At Diner 29, the clock stands still, A whisper of time, a quiet thrill. Nostalgia breathes in every plate, A diner, a refuge, a love innate.

Wow! We read the reviews and decided to try the Diner for breakfast and it was a great choice! A small place they may not look like much from the outside but a great ambiance inside . The service is great, friendly staff. The food was excellent! Very unique. Very tasteful and a wonderful explosion of flavour in your mouth, something for all who want breakfast with a twist . We will for sure be back .

Good food

Such wonderful staff and the food was beyond delicious! Their homemade jam and hot sauce was unbelievable!

Best Breakfast/Brunch love the BBQ Pork Hot Mess Dan served us great person!

Honestly blown away by this place!! Love the unique menu, the fresh bread, the homemade jams and the friendly staff. My husband and I could not stop raving about it afterwards and I swear we were full until dinner. Cant wait to go back and try more of their dishes!

An absolutely amazing place to eat. Family owned, got to have a few words with the owner and she was lovely. You can truly tell how much they care about the customers that come in to the diner. 10/10 spot

What an amazing place. Freshly prepared breakfast with a unique spin.

This is one of, if not the best, breakfast joints in the Niagara area. Owners are amazing, food is unreal and never fails to disappoint. Highly recommend. We ve been going here for years and truly love everything about this restaurant. The chef is highly skilled, constantly creating new meals, plus they make their own hot sauces and jams. This place needs to never go anywhere! If you havnt gone, go!

Visiting the area and the google rating was good, so we decided to try it. OUTSTANDING! The breakfast entrees were all a bit different from the ordinary. I had the Apple and Bacon Omelet and was a bit apprehensive because... apples and eggs?? It was one of the best omelets Ive ever had. Everything was homemade. The toast was homemade bread and the jams were homemade. If you are on the fence about stopping in, get off the fence and get in there!

Best breakfast house in St. Catharines.

Recently my wife and I were discussing how it feels like all the good restaurants we enjoy are starting to sacrifice quality more and more to save money. It feels like Diner House is one of the last holdouts not doing that and instead are continuing to make great food and not letting their customers down.

The food is unreal good. The service is always perfect. I cant stop eating at the Diner House. Its hard to stay away once youve been. Favourite breakfast spot in Niagara. I continue to be astounded by the quality of the food and the service. It always feels like a very personal, special experience.

So cute inside. Husband is the chef. Wife is out front and could not be more welcoming. The food was creative, excellent and enough to keep you full all day. The best tomato soup.

This is the only place where I ve ever seen a beet omelette on the menu and it was delicious!

Exceptional in every way

If I could give the service 10 stars I would. This restaurant was such a nice surprise. I loved everything. From the first step into the diner to the last one. Impecable!

We stopped by on the way to MI from Niagara Falls. What a cute place! Friendly service and great food. We ordered a cheeseburger, grilled cheese BLT, fav SIL, and French toast. They were all very good. Each table had a bottle of hand sanitizer, which I thought was very mindful. We will definitely visit again and try something different.

Me and my cousin were visiting the area and decided to stop in before our drive home. The menu had very unique dishes. I tried the apple bacon jam omelette and it was amazing! She tried the beet & goat cheese omelette and it was really good too! Her fruit bowl actually had a big portion compared to most restaurants. The service was really great too! 10/10. We will be coming back for sure next time we are in the area.

The best breakfast Ive had in a while, great place!

Love this place. Menu is always an experience and worth exploring. Food : 5/5

So glad we finally made it after years of rave reviews from so many friends. Thanks for a crazy delicious meal! Already looking forward to the next one!

Food and service was fantastic!

Delicious food. Great service. Nice atmosphere for a diner. (Nothing fancy, but its got some personality.)

I absolutely loved my breakfast! Great job guys!!!

Amazing breakfast. Their toast alone made me return for another meal. Even bought a loaf to take home!

Whatever brings you to town, this is the breakfast spot you want to go to! Cozy retro-themed diner with fantastic food and hospitality to match. We got the hot mess and the apple-bacon omelet, and were still talking about how good they were. Highly recommend!

Good food. Great staff. Unique creations on the menu sometimes. The hot sauce selections are nice and made in-house. I suggest anything with their deep-fried poached eggs! The hot mess is totally awesome.

Best Diner in Niagara! Awesome food all the time. Dave makes his own bread, jam, bacon jam, and hot sauces. I have never had a bad meal. Service is excellent. I recommend the Diner House 29 to everyone looking for a great meal. We purchase the bread to eat at home. All around Yummy !

Always terrific. Great food, great service, great vibe. We recommend everything.

Best breakfast/brunch in St. Catharines

Amazing hidden gem! Come for delicious upscale diner food with excellent homemade jam and toast with a fun casual atmosphere

A small diner you would never expect to serve you up a wholesome delicious experience. From the home made bread, jam and hot sauces, to the unique menu selection our waiter Dan knew what he was talking about and explained what their specials were with ease. The western omelette is very good and the portions are more than adequate Would definitely go back and recommend to friends and family.

First time trying The Diner House and I tried the Sweet Feature SOOO DELICIOUS We also bought their homemade hot sauce, which is so good. I definitely recommend visiting this hidden gem

Such a hidden gem! All food delicious and homemade. I love the homemade hot sauces on offer as well.

I m was visiting a good friend over the weekend and we decided to check out Diner House based on a recommendation. It s SO GOOD!!!! I had the Western Omlette with a sausage link on the side. Absolutely delish!! The bread was fantastic as well. I was offered house hot sauce in two varieties and they are LEGIT HOT but very tasty!! The owner served us and she, and all of the staff working were absolutely wonderful. Fantastic service all around. Would highly recommend!!

The food tasted and looked amazing, almost everything is made from scratch in their kitchen. The staff was also very sweet

The food was amazing and the service was awesome as well!

This has to be the best diner I have ever visited. The food was amazing. I genuinely have no words to describe it. Do yourself a favor and visit this place!!!

Best breakfast Ive ever had. This unique little gem has charming decor, friendly staff and a fresh unique breakfast menu.

I really wanted to love this place. Im glad we came out to try it. Super cute little diner attached to a gas station with lovely serves. Regretfully, the food wasnt exactly how I imagined it. It seems their signature is a deep-fried poached egg. It is interesting just lacking a little flavor, and you can taste what we suppose is a layer of oil most prominently on the egg. The prices are a little steep and the menu a little bleek, but we are glad we gave them a try. (P.s they no longer have the lamb kofta)

Great little find! if you re in the area, definitely worth a stop to enjoy their food. Many things are made from scratch and tastes great.

Best place in the whole Niagara region! I ve never had anything but wonderful food and service here. Be sure to grab some of their hot sauces and jams for home, too!

Somehow Diner House keeps getting better and better.

Love it here, great breakfast everytime

I wish this diner was open for longer hours. I would even come here for dinner because everything is absolutely delightful. The staff is so friendly. They make us feel like we are home. My absolute favorite dish is the beet omelet, with a side order of their house made sausage . I wish I could eat here everyday! Thank you for all the goodness!

Very friendly people the food was great very cozy

A hidden Gem in the Streets of St Catharines. Right off the QEW. A diner that actually feels Retro. BACON LOVERS BE AWARE! Homemade Bacon Jam!!! The food is very homely, freshly made. The star of the show though, the home made hot sauces. 3 tiers, 3 flavour profiles. All go well with the food and the combinations of the sauces themselves go amazing together. Highly recommended.

Wonderful food and lovely staff. We re very happy we stopped here instead of eating when we got to Niagara Falls. I would recommend this to anyone!!! Vegetarian options: The beet and goat cheese omelette was a unique, filling, and pleasant dish.

Fantastic food and service!

Lovedddd everything about this place! Awesome service, gorgeous food, great ambience. Would go there again and again :)

The bread..

We absolutely LOVED our first visit to Diner House 29 and the only reason I am not giving it a full on five s is because honestly it was really expensive for breakfast even if you are thinking of it as brunch That said, the Chorizo and baked beans was yummy, our waitress was really friendly, and the atmosphere is vintage without being corny about it And who doesn t love a place that s passionate about Pyrex?

On our drive to Toronto we found this place based on reviews. It did not disappoint. Very unassuming on the outside but quaint and charming on the inside. Everything was delicious! Food was amazing. We had crustless quiche, beet omelet, bbq hot mess, bacon cheeseburger, and special pancakes. Must try.

It was unexpectedly good. The ratings didnt lie. Worth trying if youre visiting Niagara area. Parking: Gasoline station, kinda limited.

Updated: Still amazing, the food here has only gotten better. This is my favorite breakfast spot, I really like the quiche of the day special. Worth the trip to Grantham Ave! A pocket size diner with a retro modern fusion vibe. Very popular for breakfast, so get there early if you dont want to wait. My goto dish is the Black Bomber quiche, unreal. High quality food and drink with excellent service. Kid-friendliness: They have a great looking kids menu.

Finally tried 2 weeks ago and been back twice! I have to say first time going it was packed and there was a wait so we chose to be impatient and walk out however there was one of the girls chasing us down asking our name man I am so glad we waited bc we have lived here 10+yrs and been looking for the best ma and pa operation and this is it! So many options even for the pickiest! I don t like pancakes normally and I don t pick off peoples plates but I was mowing down on my sons pancake! Went back in today and owner super nice lady, Anne remembers us-Unreal!! Now I can see why this so busy! Best personal experience, best breakfast/lunch, Best Everything! I love this place and highly recommend !!!

Stellar food that came out hot and fast. Homemade bread to take home as well! Really tasty creative options and everyone liked their choice. Family owned and super cute!

I love this cute place, fantastic food!

The good here is INCREDIBLE. Great service also. Highly highly recommend!

An amazing experience. Loved this place, the service and the food were excellent. We will definitely come back

What a breakfast gem ! Delicious and super friendly service. Their homemade bread is Food

Amazing flavor profiles and quality. Priced high like most places now but well worth it. Presentation, taste and atmosphere was really well done. Very home feeling with a touch grandmas kitchen. Highly recommend .

Best experience ever. Top quality everything. A unique menu worth enjoying. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free available Kid-friendliness: High chair

A cute little spot with great food options. It was my first time there but many of the other patrons seemed to know the wait staff which suggested to me theyre regulars. The staff were super friendly and attentive. I will for sure be going back.

We were around looking for a breakfast place and found this one. The most interesting and delicious experience. It s a small dinner but has a very talented cook who creates new yummy dishes. Even the traditional ones, like the BLT sandwich which i tried was exceptional. The staff are very cheerful and welcoming. Overall, a delightful experience & I certainly recommend this place

Omfg! Great food! Try the omelet with apples and caramel onion!!! LOTS of food

Amazing spot! Fabulous and friendly service, the food was delicious. We were passing by in our travels and so happy we chose to stop in there.

The daily specials are always incredible and Teisha gives great recommendations.

Best diner in St Catherines and maybe even all of Niagara. Atmosphere is right out of the 80 s. Reminded me of growing up. Friendly service from this family run diner feels like you re a guest in their home. And good hardy food (you won t leave hungry). Our first time here and we ll definitely be regulars.

Such a great family business! They had an amazing hot sauces to accompany this yummy bowl! Thank you

What fantastic service and amazing breakfast! Our server was so warm and friendly.

Offers a super interesting take on breakfast foods. Loved it! Tried the favourite brother in law or something like that. The deep fried poached eggs were super unique and very tasty, and the rest of the dish had some great flavours! Service was fast, very friendly and had a great atmosphere. Reddit was right, if your in the area you need to stop in and try the diner house:)

This place is AMAZING! We love it and it is a place we always go back to! Food is amazing and staff are equally as great! We love this place!

Excellent breakfast menu and fabulous service. Cute location, very retro

A great breakfast leaving Niagara towards Toronto. Copious dishes, most pleasant staff. A great discovery

Food is pretty good homestyle stuff, prices are a bit steep, not sure who they think they are but It was ok I guess. Staff is super friendly and very capable

Cozy and homey place. The food was delicious and syper friendly service.

Hands down my fave place in the region. Have frequently recommended to friends and family. Love the staff, vibe and the food.

I will run out of space if I describe our (first) experience in detail, but nothing disappointed. Food and service was terrific. Very clean and tidy classic place!

Great little diner , great service

Always delicious homemade food with best quality ingredients. This visit we had mushroom/feta omelette & beet/goat cheese omelette with homemade bread. Amazing service and great tasting meals every time!! Vegetarian options: Fresh fruit substitutes available to replace any ingredient. Dietary restrictions: They provided vegetarian and vegan options. Parking: Lots of parking behind restaurant. Kid-friendliness: Everyone welcome

Awesome food all made fresh! Try the home made jams.

Gotta say I havent even eaten yet and Id give 5 stars just for the level of customer service. The table over from me has an elderly lady and she doesnt understand all the stuff on the menue. The waitress asked what she would like, and I can vouch its not on the menue. The waitress told her they will make it. The atmosphere is one that brings you back to grandmas, nans or what ever it is you call that person in your life. As well lots of locals here let me know that the food is good or else they wouldnt come again and again. No phones but mine in anyones face everyone is chatting it up, just like better times used to be. This place brings peace to my soul.

Super friendly people. Cute place and the food is made with love. There is a whole lot of care that goes into this place You can definitely feel and taste the pride they have for what they do. We will be back!!

We finally stopped in and had lunch at this little gem of a restaurant. WOW, the food is off the charts delicious and very creative. They took breakfast to another level here. If youre in the Niagara Region, do NOT overlook this restaurant. It looks nondescript but you will be blown away by the quality of the food. Very happy with our experience. Bonus was the staff, it is family owned and operated restaurant with a very helpful and friendly staff.

Wonderful service and good food!

Its rare I throw down a 5 star but this restaurant exceeded my expectations and delivered beautiful food with love and passion! You will be required to wait but it is well worth it. The detail that goes into the dishes is unmatched. Dont bother with the basic eggs and bacon I encourage you to explore. The only small downside was the no fresh orange juice or french press coffee. The staff were great, polite and worked in sync.

This is my second time here and it did not disappoint. I had the salmon, Brie asparagus quiche with balsamic jam and homemade toast. My date had the rice bowl with scotch eggs, tamarind and cashews. Delicious, delicious, delicious. Will be back for a 3rd time!!

Super cool place to have breakfast wish I lived closer then Id be a regular.

First rime here and was very happy. Food was fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back!

This place is an absolute diamond. Everything you could ask for in a little diner. Cant wait to go back. I highly recommend visiting here!

Always delicious. And interesting specials to keep you coming back.

Food and service was exceptional!

Food was good, get something different here and not the regular eggs and bacon breakfast because the price is more justified on the other items. Too small of a space, it appeared family members of owners were taking up a 4 person table and not even eating (were just on phones and laptops) and we waited 15-20 mins for a seat in a cold door area with a toddler so that was just kind of weird.

Family owned family run. Except quality of food. Cool antique furniture aswell

Stopped in on our way to Niagara Falls and loved this little spot! Only 8-10 tables, really good food (not your typical boring breakfast menu) and super fun retro decor plus a bunch of yummy pantry items to take home. Definitely recommend

When we first arrived we thought the menu was interesting and didnt think we would like anything. The server Teisha was amazing and walked us through some choices. Not your typical breakfast diner, this has a twist on food options. The food we picked was delicious! Who would have thought lamb and rice for breakfast. The service was awesome and the food was better then we anticipated. We want to plan a visit back. Definitely worth the trip.

Incredible staff. Incredible food, always different and an endless supply of fresh coffee. I never leave hungry. Awesome place. Highly recommended.

Excellent dinner, amazing breakfast. If youre in the area this is a must do!

A little expensive for breakfast

Have always loved this place- such a hidden gem! Went for breakfast today for the first time in a while and was very happy! The prices are fair considering the quality made food, homemade bread, jams and sauces, aswell as meal options that you cannot get elsewhere. Love the cozy vintage atmosphere and service is always friendly!

Always top-notch. Real food, beautiful dishes with a creative edge. Comfy retro surroundings. Great, friendly, and helpful service.

Amazing place. Not a standard breakfast diner. Great selection with twists. Everything was very flavourful. Staff was knowledgeable, friendly , lots of coffee refills and they did not rush us. Will be returning.

Yup

Loved it! Food was great, host was awesome!

Apr2023: my wife and I had high hopes based on recommendations from friends and the nearly 5-star rating on Google, but .... We dont expect to come back anytime soon. I wish it could have been different. Ambiance was there, service was good, quality was there, and there were certainly interesting eclectic fusion items on the menu ... but unfortunately the overall value wasnt there. Smallish portions on both the French Toast and the Western Omelette, plus one juice was $43 (with tax) + tip. That is too much for breakfast for 2 .... especially because we skipped coffee.

Great vibe and delicious food!!

Loved both experiences of this little place. Hardly want to tell others of this spot. Loved the scene and environment as well as the staff and how friendly and welcoming they are. They make you feel right at home cozy and comfortable Kid-friendliness: Just kind all the way around. Very family oriented Wheelchair accessibility: Very accepting

Great place and great people

Fantastic! Highly recommend. Great food and service

Dinner 29 is quirky place. It shares its store front with a convenience store/gas station. Inside you go back in time, 50-60s, with old steel kitchen tables and chairs. The breakfast menu isnt extensive, but what is offered it quite good. All in all a good diner.

Always wicked food

A friend and I went here this morning on a whim and holy smokes. First of all, the food was insanely good, Ive been thinking about it all day. We.were blown away by how delicious it was, and very creative, fresh and well thought out. Secondly, our server and everyone that worked there that we came in contact with was SO nice and hospitable. It is a small place, and very busy and I can see why, atmosphere and decor was on point. We already have plans to go back.

Amazing food. Highly recommend their pork host mess

The breaded poached egg is amazing. However, its not the only unique creation this place has to offer. Its not North American, Caribbean, Asian but rather a sophisticated blend of all the cuisines Ive known. A must try for food aventurers

Very warm cozy and friendly place. Glad we were there on our way to the States. Food is also very impressive

First time back to Diner House 29 since the pandemic. The price has gone up as expected but the increase was very reasonable. The menu is unique, not the normal diner food. This time I had the bratwurst on toast and a fried egg topped with a mushroom sauce, just the sound of it was delicious and it did not disappoint. Definitely will visit again next time in St. Catharines.

What an unexpected delight. We were in town for a wedding from Toronto and stumbled upon the diner house for breakfast. This has to be one of the best breakfast places I ve ever been too, and you d never know from the outside. Service is friendly and kind, the food is unique and so tasty, and it seems like almost everything is home made. They ensure every aspect of your meal is top quality. The bread is spectacular and made in house. You won t be disappointed

Great place, we will be back

The final word on breakfast in this city. Definitely go here.

Exceptional!!

Cute little diner with Gilmore girl vibes. Its in an unexpected location but the food and service were good! We got the fave son in law and pork hot mess. The phm was the winner out of the two! Kid-friendliness: High chairs were available

The food is great, the restaurant is interesting, the food is unique, but its a bit more expensive than I expected.

Loved this place. Food is phenomenal. Limited hours because everything is scratch made. Must go place for sure.

Amazing first experience! Creative and delicious food and super cordial staff! Would dine again

Love the retro vibe in this place!! Food was top notch and staff was friendly!! Amazing breakfast and the homemade jam is yummy! Will definitely be back!

My hubby took me today for brunch to this quaint little hole in the wall diner and it was awesome! All the staff were friendly & efficient, quick to refill our coffees. (Decaf was very good). We ordered the crustless quiche topped with caramelized onion jam. Oh my gosh - it was so fluffy & flavourful! Homemade strawberry jam on homemade bread, large honey garlic sausage, roasted potatoes- all hot & delicious. The 1950s atmosphere is so cute with all the different arborite tables & dishware. Definitely going back again & again! Parking: Not a lot of spaces as its in a small plaza.

You can really tell they put love into their food. Staff was so friendly, food was amazing and fresh! That homemade jam was delicious! There was a wait when I got there, but it was a very quick turnaround time. Parking is also not great, so go early if you can.

I took the mushrooms on toast (includes goat cheese and two eggs sunny-side up) with the lamb soup and my boyfriend took the other plate I dont remember the name of. Retro looking restaurant with odd food combinations I couldnt quite place the inspiration for. I liked mine, but my boyfriend said the insides of his fried eggs were cold. Friendly staff. If you wanna try something different, this is it.

Such an authentic experience!! Delicious food, lovely and attentive staff and cool vintage atmosphere!!

This little unassuming gem was amazing! Had the Fave Son-In-Law and it was delicious! You have to try the Apple Habanero hot sauce! I loved it so much I bought a jar to bring home! i may have to go back to stock up!

All the food was fresh and delicious! We had to buy a bottle of their hot sauce we liked it so much

Love the food very good waitress was very friendly could do with better coffee.

Retro Diner with exceptional quality of tasty food. I devoured my lamb rice taco egg dish and my wife loved her salsa omelette. Highly recommend if you are on Welland Street in St. Catharines.

The ratings are true. Nice small place with quality breakfasts. I was advised to get Pork Hot Mess and was real good.

The best breakfast in St. Catherines. We always look forward to coming when in town

Awesome service, food, and prices! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu! It is a family owned diner. All food is made there!! They offered items that I have never seen or heard of, but ny husband and I took the recommendations of our server and were definitely impressed!! I would highly recommend checking them out!!

Amazing, just get the specials! The homemade bread and potatoes so-o-o good. Cant wait to go back.

Awesome spot for breakfast. The interior feels very retro but the quality of food was excellent and they bake their own bread in house! Service was friendly and quick

Wouldnt expect this place to be so good based on where its located but dont let looks fool you. Food is astonishingly good, service is great and the vibe is fun

Interesting menu that is unique. Nice presentation. The place is upbeat and looks very clean. I am sure the staff works hard to maintain the place. Closes at 1 pm.

Okay food but not sure why so pricey.

Homemade bread and jam quality bacon home frys fresh made none of this frzn deep fried cubes..highly recommend..check website for times open before you go. Youll love it.

Fantastic spot! Thank you google!

We absolutely love Diner House 29. Staff are super friendly and breakfast options are unique and delicious. Highly recommend!

Diner House 29 is a spectacular establishment!! They always serve up amazing meals no matter what you get. You could blindly point at the menu and be blown away by what you are experiencing! Anne and David have created something truly special. Aside from the food, the servers are incredible! They treat everyone like an old friend. Tisha stands out in this regard. She really helps bring the whole place together and really knows her stuff! We have been coming here for quite a few months now and we always bring visiting friends and family here. Now when they visit, they are honestly just making the drive to come to Diner House!

Service food and decor were all superb Im in love with this place

Excellent diner food, taken up a notch. Everything was fresh and delicious. Pancakes were out of this world. Everything made from scratch. I ll definitely be back. Excellent service too, very friendly.

The best diner Ive been to in my life!

This place is understated - the food is incredible!! Their quiche came with homemade bacon jam on top. I also tried their famous deep dish pancake - wow, so delicious! It s large enough to share with 2-3 people. It s a mom & pop business, which I love to encourage. They also sell homemade jams in unique flavours, like sour cherry, fig, peach plum, nectarine. The only feedback would be adding some background music for the ambiance. I will definitely be back for more!

Oh my God, this place is absolutely my favourite breakfast place on earth. The food is so so so good, id never had a deep fried poached egg before and I was blown away by the combo of that and other delicious flavors in the hot mess. Wonderfully kind waitresses, fluffy in house made bread, and an array of homemade jams makes this place the hidden gem of your dreams. Do not miss this place! Edit: One year later and this place is my favourite restaurant of all time. From the changing daily specials to the ever evolving menu, there is something for everyone to love here. My partner and I go every weekend and we cant get enough of the kind, wonderful people that work here and the absolutely delicious food. Pro tips from a regular include to go early, go often to try the specials, always go for the hot sauce or jams, and you cant go wrong with a hot mess. We love you guys

Very expensive just for breakfast.

The breakfast experience here is next level From the incredible menu choices to the staff and vibe your going to enjoy it straight through. My daughter and I ate there this weekend and perfectly loved every bite. From the homemade bread, pickled jalapeños to the crispy bacon and everything in between she leaned and said Dad, this our breakfast spot now Agreed Parking: Lots of parking around that lot or super close around back Easy Kid-friendliness: Great for kids! Wheelchair accessibility: One of the toughest wheelchair mofos in the world eats there regularly. If you see him hes a legend. Introduce yourself

Truly this establishment is blessed by God! If you have yet to experience what true love tastes like? Please I urge whomever reads this review; Go try whatever the special of the day is and become acquainted with how good wholesome food and passion are married with your taste buds! P.S. Our server Teisha is an Angel be sure to bless her!!!

Hidden Gem off the beaten path! Staff is super friendly and the food is tasty. The homemade jams and hot sauces are an additional treat. Food : 5/5

Delicious deep dish pancake with tasty sausage. Small but cute retro diner with a view of a Pioneer gas station. A little dark on a cloudy day. Nice server. Decent washrooms. Everything is house-made. I didnt get to try their bread or deep fried poached eggs so I will have to return! Free parking. No reservations but thats not a problem on a weekday morning.

Very good food, excellent ambience and great service

Awesome breakfast creations! Highly recommend. Good portions and really tasty food

Hands down the best breakfast!! And everything for that matter!

The owner of this place and the chef in one person is taking a pride in cooking for his customers and it shows! Doesnt matter that the restaurant was packed and we had to wait outside. It was totally worth it!!! EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT FOOD!!! We will come back soon.

Stumbled across this little place by accident as we were from out of town looking for a place to have breakfast. They server was amazing - friendly, pleasant, knowledgeable and very attentive to us. The food was delicious and the atmosphere quirky with their retro decor. They had homemade bread, a variety of hot sauces and good quantity and quality of food that satisfied all of us at a very reasonable price! We did not want a cookie cutter, run of the mill, franchised breakfast place where everything tastes the same...and lucikily we found this gem. Will definitely go out of our way to drop by the next time we are in the areas. Highly recommend!

Its not obvious from the outside, but once you step in..its got a neat vibe. Its a mix between a 50s diner with todays decor. They offer home-made jams...and a display for you to choose the jar you may want to buy. And they are delicious! I bought 4 for gifts. Breakfast was great. Service was very friendly and cheerful. We got a warm welcome and felt at home. Its a great local spot. Enjoy!

I make it a point to check out new innovative breakfast spots. This place is all that. They even bake their bread on site!

Huge shoutout to our server Teisha! She was so friendly and funny and helpful. She should teach customer service! The food was delicious! Im vegan and the cook/chef made a special grilled potato veggie hash just got me! It was so amazing, honestly I think they should put it on their menu for everyone. If you havent eaten here yet, you should.

Very pleased to enjoy brunch at The Diner House. Creative and delicious menu. We had the pork mess and the beef taco bowl. Excellent service and retro decor. Super clean!

Fabulous sweet or savoury specials, personable owner and staff,

This is where I bring people to impress them at breakfast.

Bonkers.

Food was delicious, would recommend the daily special!

Was a bit nervous when we pulled up to the location but boy oh boy did that turn around when I read the menu. Everything sounded absolutely delicious but I went with the brisket special. Service was fantastic and our waitress did a great job of telling us about each dish. Home made jams were stellar! Will definitely be back to try everything else!

The breakfast features are to die for!

Ann and Tisha (hopefully I spelled yalls names correctly ) were amazing! Loved the conversation!Absolutely fantastic people, and the food was fantastic! I recommend the Fav son-in-law (see pic)

A hidden gem tucked away in a location you probably have never noticed! Diner House 29 is a phenomenal place for breakfast with some unique menu options (deep fried eggs!). This is one of my favourite breakfast spots in town and I feel not enough people know about it!

We loved the Pork Hot Mess, Lamb Naan and the sausage hash feature (similar to shaksouka flavor). This food is really incredible quality and we were shocked by how good it was since this restaurant is in a gas station parking lot. The house made hot sauces and jams are also delicious and for sale. You need to try this breakfast spot!

Stayed in St Catherines for 2 days and after looking at a few places here on google the first morning we decided to come here and came back again the second morning! The house made bread was great and I really enjoyed the lamb naan

Amazing jam and delicious food! Definitely will be back again!

A genuinely wonderful spot to have breakfast! The food was absolutely amazing and all the scratch food makes it a place I would recommend to anyone. Also dont pass up a chance to try their hot sauces and jams with your meal!

Delicious food, made with love. Friendly service that brightens up your day. Cozy atmosphere that makes you feel at home. We had the Lamb Naan and Quiche of the Day (brie/red pepper/onion), so tasty and fresh. We ll definitely be back.

Very nice staff and the food is great. We were visiting the city and will definitely come back if I have the chance!

A gem of a time capsule. This dinner has a nostalgic look straight out of the 50s/60s with fantastic daily specials that clearly are crafted by food lovers.

What a wonderful gem of a place. Everything our table ordered was delicious and the service was so personal and phenomenal. Also loved the dedication to the retro Corelle cups and dinnerware. They had homemade hot sauces, which you can purchase mason jars of for far less than what they should charge considering how delicious they are and how much you get of it! Would highly recommend if youre in the area.

Diner filled with creativity both with food and decor. Excellent food and fun ambiance.

It was my first time visiting and I am a fan! This diner takes very creative approaches to re-creating your standard breakfast dishes, which I appreciate. They also offer you in-house jams and hot sauces, which I also recommend you trying. You wont be disappointed visiting

The best Diner around! It is a must go!

The atmosphere and service were exemplary. The food was fabulous. The next time we are in St Catherines we will try to visit again.

Hidden brecky gem in St. Cats. Great fresh ingredients put together artfully. I got the soup special with BLT grilled cheese and deep dish pancake. Tisha has a personality that compliments the food to perfection. *Full review on my social media soon. Parking: More parkin behind the resto.

As a self proclaimed food critic and home chef and as someone who has traveled across Canada and the US for a decade I think it is fair to say I have experienced a wide range of food. The Chef at The Diner House 29 punches WAY over his pay grade, I have eaten there several times and sampled 8-12 Differnt dishes, and sparing you all the details I can confidently say this place is a hidden gem. Try the Hot Pork Mess and fond out for yourself! 9.3 / 10. And I dont give 9s usually.

First time here. Just went over reading the online reviews. We were assisted by Teisha throughout our dining experience which went amazing. They make their sauces, sausages and and a whole lot of other items. Do visit, will realize what good food & service means!

Was in town for our anniversary in August. Its the cutest dinner, and has the most delicious food The apple bonnet hot sauce is my new obsession!!! Amazing service, super friendly.

Diner House 29 is an absolute gem of a breakfast restaurant. This is NOT your dads greasy spoon place with the standard eggs and toast. Sure you can get some good eggs and toast (bread is baked by the owners), but the menu is wonderful, extremely unique and doesnt have a single bad idea on it. I came here with my wife for our honey moon when we needed a quick breakfast and we had no idea we were walking into such a great place. The staff was friendly, had great suggestions, and the owners are there on the front line as well. They make all their own hot sauce, jam, chutney and bread too which just brings every dish to the next level. We returned the next day for breakfast before leaving town because we couldnt miss another opportunity. Love Diner House 29 and cant wait to go back!

Fantastic food, great service! Come for the falls, stay for the Diner 29! :) Food : 5/5

Amazing food and service. Not your typical breakfast spot - their menu is very unique.

Outstanding deep dish pancakes!! Garlic sausage is delicious, too! Friendly staff and a home town spirit! Would travel back from Florida for another bite!

A real hidden gem. Disguised as a plain Jane diner attatched to the Avondale but once inside there s culinary passion at work and it s clear to see once you take a look at their menu. The food was amazing and the decor was fun. I like the mismatched chairs and the Pyrex. The lamb breakfast bowl is an explosion of flavor and we could have both ate off one plate and been full. I ordered the special which was a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich with a delicious aioli and green tomatoes. (Picture is the half sandwich I took home) The sausage and the bread both looked to be homesde and it was VERY good. The potatoes are some of the best breakfast potatoes I ve had. Everyone at my table agreed that the chef truly has a passion for food and we loved that we were able to experience that through our plates. Taking off one star because we waited a loooong time to get seated and there were tables open but uncleaned for 10+ min because all of the servers and host was so incredibly busy. Need at least one more person working in there for sure. In addition, even when we were seated the service was very slow. Once we ordered the food it came out in a timely manner but we probably had been there for an hour or more by that time. Again not the fault of the servers they were doing the best they can but they need more hands on deck.

Always amazing specials, service and food.

The food is quite good and filling for the price and the service was incredible. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality breakfast & lunch diner experience.

The food was incredible and the service was fantastic! A great diner for a superb meal!