Tams Diner in Trenton

944 Wooler Rd, Trenton, ON K8V 5P4, Canada

★★★★☆
(157 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Address
944 Wooler Rd, Trenton, ON K8V 5P4, Canada
Plus Code
495H+77 Trenton, Quinte West, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

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

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
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
★★★★☆
157 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (37) prices (27) brunch (3) eggs benedict (2) floors (2) toasted western (2) greasy spoon (2) gravy (2) bun (2) smile (2)
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★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Old traditional diner with great food. We always get the eggs Benedict and their pancakes are delish! We have become regulars :)

★★★★★
October 27, 2024

The services are super friendly fas. The food was great from the toast being unbelievably fresh to the home potatoes being delicious & the sausage was on point check them out!

★★★★★
October 26, 2024

First time at this place, but it wouldn't be my last time. The food was terrific, and the service was outstanding. Prices are very reasonable.

★★
August 27, 2024

We like eating local so tried this place for breakfast. Unfortunately we won’t be back. The whole place was not clean (floors, windows, condiment holders, bathrooms). Also there were lots of flies buzzing around. There was an old bucket at the front door with garbage in it & covered with spider webs so it has been there a long time. ☹️☹️ The food was “ok” but we found it pricey compared to other diners in town. Very disappointing.

★★★★
June 25, 2024

The coffee was great drank 2 cups which am picky. The service was fast and friendly . I let photo of the meal tell you without words . I may return a 2nd time chance in future .

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Breakfast Poutine was exceptionally delicious. Fresh ingredients and unique flavour.

★★★★★
May 25, 2023

This little Mom and Pops Diner was very good. Breakfast looked really good but I had their burger and fries. First off the burger was homemade and re Wally good and lots of food. Yes I was hungry and the staff were incredibly friendly and the place just had a small town friendly feeling. Absolutely would go again. One suggestion would be to grill the hamburger bun....other than that....this place rocked! An an update....this place is the best place for brunch diner type food. Their eggs Benedict was delicious....I highly recommend. And they cook it the way you like it and all home made....support them and enjoy their delicious entree's

★★★★
November 9, 2021

Good! Just off the highway. Decent portions and well cooked food. The waitress is very friendly and remembered me only after being there once, reuped my coffee and worked very hard. Place was full and you could tell a lot of them were returned customers. My new fave breakfast place in Trenton. Good reliable and fresh! Thumbs up!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Always love to have breakfast here. Very reasonable prices too. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food, decent price..would go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Lovely little diner with kind and warm staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I like this place very much. Food is always great. Obviously popular with the locals. Tams fave omelet is a standout.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Delicious ...never been disappointed coming here

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great breakfast

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Local greasy spoon diner. Generous portions for the price; friendly and laidback staff.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great food and great people

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food was okay, but the atmosphere was terrible. We were eating there, and out of nowhere, the cook came out of the back and started yelling at a group of patrons to get out of the restaurant as they hadnt ordered yet. I get that holding up the table is not great when there could be others, but it looked like they were waiting on someone before they ordered. It was insanely disrespectful towards the customers and to everyone in the restaurant. Also looked quite dirty in there. Will not be going back again.

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Since moving to Trenton in the fall of 2015 we have probably eaten at Tabs, now known as Tams Diner, a good dozen times. In the last few months it seems to have really gone downhill. The service is a bit slow, but the most disappointing part is that both times we ate there (breakfast) in the last month, the floor looks like it hasnt been cleaned in a month. Very unappetizing because you wonder that if no one can be bothered to clean the floors, how often do they clean the cooking/kitchen area? We even wondered if they would pass a health inspection, it was that bad. The portions have always been pretty good size, but sad to say we wont be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Love this place, Best local restaurant and very reasonable prices. It feels like you re having breakfast with your family and friends.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Love this place! The food is always great, and the owner/servers are so kind and welcoming! I dont really like going during peak times though, because it gets pretty cramped up in such a small space

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Gave me a hot dog with no bun

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great breakfast and lunch

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The best diner in town! My sister and I come here for lunch from time to time. Her favourite is the Reuben but I try different things on the menu. Today I had the toasted Western with fries. There was so much food! They certainly dont stint on serving size. We were offered coffee almost immediately. After our orders were taken, the food arrived promptly. Service is excellent, food is delicious, and the prices are good. What more could I ask for?

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Terrible customer service, First time coming to this restaurant and was not greeted. No signage stating to have a seat or to wait for the staff. Wouldnt recommend and wont be coming back. To the staff, the least you can do is to look up when you hear the door open and acknowledge your customers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great food from this little greasy spoon restaurant. Your bacon and eggs will always be perfect. Always busy for a reason!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Omg...the pancakes are as big as my face...and soo yummy. It was our first time here. My husband and I both ordered the big breakfast...he couldnt finish his meal (which is unusual) and I brought half of mine home. This breakfast, in my opinion, is bigger, tastier and cheaper than Dennys...keep up the great work!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Staff and food are always great. Service is good and they dont rush you. Just had some renovations done so there is more seating available. The regulars greet you as if you were regulars. They will also cook thr food the way you want it Parking: In a small plaza, so there is plenty of parking. Kid-friendliness: They have kids portions which us also good for seniors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food great people worth the stop every time

December 22, 2023

They dont like outsiders

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely restaurant, delicious breakfast, excellent service, amazing cook, cheap prices, only good things to say about that restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food great and lots of it

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Seen a lot of positive reviews on this place, first time here, horrible service, super slow, toast was over cooked and cold, scratched the roof of my mouth, took 30 minutes to get our food, brought us someone elses food after we already had our food, and tried to take our order after someone already took our order.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best burgers in town! Tam Rocks! Great foods and excellent service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food. Huge portions. Cooked perfectly to order. Phenomenal atmosphere. Great place to bring the family for breakfast or brunch. 10/10 will go again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food amazing people . Comfy and feels like home. Kid-friendliness: They treat kids like royalty Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good, tasty basic food, generous portions at reasonable prices. Friendly, on-the-ball staff. Just wish it was possible for them to have longer hours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, fast friendly service. Well worth the visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, love the toasted western with dollar fries. The pancakes are so big! The waitress treats you part of the family. Will be back as its our favorite place to go too for breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food, great service, eat until you burst reasonably priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little spot for breakfast. I honestly had no clue it existed until today and Ive been in the area for a few years. Friendly staff, good food and the price was quite reasonable. Will be back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, great service. They remembered what we eat after just a few visits! Always have toys for the kids to play with!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly, family diner with large portions in decent price Highly recommend. Dont be turned off by gas station near by, food is excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Typical American breakfast. Refilling coffee all the time. We have been twice while driving from Toronto to Montréal and the way back. Very nice people. We have enjoyed. We wanted this typical American experience as we come from Spain. Kid-friendliness: They give to children a box of small toys for playing while waiting for eating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best prices and the best staff, our favorite place to go for breakfast Kid-friendliness: This is a family run business and it shows, everyone is welcoming and the food is amazing. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really nice classic breakfast place. Really nice waitress. Food was great and it was a great price for the portion amount. Would go back again. Parking: Gas station parking lot. Lots of space.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is amazing the food is really good and the service is like nowhere else Ive even been. Most of the time I just walk in and they ask me if Im getting my regular breakfast with a coffee and I always say yes. When they gave some one else serving I also forget my own order because they usually take care of me!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic and delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I highly recommend this restaurant. Friendly service and very generous portions of food. A perfect score!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super cozy and cute place to go out for breakfast/brunch! Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I may have been really hungry, but the BLT was the so so delicious! I loved it so much. We were all very happy with our meals, my very picky daughter loved her chicken wrap. The atmosphere is truly diner , but I can t say enough about the value for the money, and the one woman struggling to serve all of the tables was so completely lovely and working so hard to keep everyone happy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great small town experience and great food. Will be back for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food Quick service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little gem. Not fancy, just good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always a good breakfast

★★
December 22, 2022

Lunch time on a Friday, only 2 other people in the place who were already eating. Waited 20 minutes for a take out club wrap with greasy undercooked bacon and frozen processed chicken fingers because they didnt have any turkey or chicken to make a sandwich with. Also didnt have any onion rings or fries. A diner out of fries? Really? Cook in the back was just miserable. Front counter lady was kind but slow. Overall a miserable experience when I just wanted a simple lunch.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We had breakfast as a family of 5. The waitress was very accommodating with our young kids being there. Food was great and reasonably priced. We will be back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is your old fashioned mom and pop diner the hard to find restaurant anymore. The owner Tammy is great everything Ive had from this place is great havent had a bad meal here. It is a must stop if you are in Trenton.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The service is friendly and the food is great. And the portion and the prices are good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Our new favorite spot! Breakfast was delicious and love the friendly atmospheres here. Great for the whole family! Highly recommended giving them a try!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Our food was cooked perfectly. Awesome little restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great portions great staff 5/5!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly, food was well priced and really tasty. Seems like all food is hand made.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place for a traditional Diner Breakfast. The portions are huge and the prices are low.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food and the service are always outstanding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice little diner. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was great. I definitely recommend this place.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best breakfast in town. Tammy always greats and serves with a smile.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

On our way to the border, we figured we d stop at EnRoute for my last Tim s before coming home. The line was ridiculously long so we said nope. Stumbled upon this gem, and so glad we did. Awesome food, friendly service - next time you re heading east on the 401, give Tab s a try, you won t be sorry.

★★★
December 22, 2022

great food but today I didnt enjoy the service, I ordered the big breakfast, she cane back with a regular one and when I asked if more came with it she would tell the cook now she wants this, when asked about my pancakes and said again ..now she wants pancakes. well Im sorry it comes with it!! when asked for some jam I get we dont have any not a Im sorry we are all out right now, she is in the wrong line of work, I am not one to complain about servers but maybe she needs a new profession. or maybe she is having a bad day.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Small restaurant just off the 401.. great food and service, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone that comes in.. made to feel very welcome tho. great breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little breakfast place and maybe the only place left on all of planet that can actually cook eggs properly every time.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

The homemade menu items were fit to the tummy!. Service was pro & pleasant. Cosy space. I would give it full stars if it was wheelchair accessible. Fortunately we made it work. I definitely recommend it for food just not accessible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great breakfast & lunch spot. Good food, large portions, reasonable prices, friendly owner & staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good breakfast at a reasonable price. And the service is great. Renovating during holidays to make more well needed room...they had posted.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Been on our list to try for some time. Very small seating are, portions were hearty and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The omelette was dragged through the vegetable garden so bring stretchy pants. The waitress ( the owner) was extremely nice and never missed a thing. Only regret should ve tried it earlier..

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We stop here once again today and once again left thinking this is exactly what is missing in restaurants today! The food was delicious and home cooked. The prices where more the far compared to any of the surrounding options. The staff was friendly and caring and actually took the time to think and ask how we would like to be served right down to how would you like your gravy hate to make your bread soggy!! This just doesnt happen anymore in service industry! We chose to eat our meal in our car because we where traveling with our dog and they even offered to bring it out to us however my wife chose to go In but dont worry as a member of the staff was headed out on break they made the effort to make contact and confirm everything was up to our standards. Thank you so much to Tabs diner for bringing the caring back into the service industry hats off to you and your staff and wish you all the best moving your business forward you deserve to be successful!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

They give you a lot of food and its good

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food and great service . Love the breakfast !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Tammy is a sweetheart, she has been through alot w Covid like alot of restaurant owners have but through it all she is always has a smile on her face. The food there is very tasty and u get a great portion for a great price. If your a breakfast person i highly recommend TABS

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Little hole in the wall breakfast joint.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food! Great service! Delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food and great service by waitress Gena. Well worth the drive.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

My husband told me of this place and I will surely be back Food was amazing and my waitress was so friendly I made sure she got a tip .I think her name is Gina . I will make this place my spot to go to .Marie.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

My husband and I went here today . The service was phenomenal. Our waitress Gina was attentive and right there when anything was needed . The food was amazing just like grandma use to make Thank you Tabs for the amazing dining experience we will be making this a regular weekly outing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious food, great food, and a nice, homey atmosphere. We always leave full and happy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The service was amazing Gina was the server and wow awesome. Met some of the townsfolk very friendly. My sister and I had Clubhouses with a side of gravy. Fred the cook, out did himself with the large portions, and great tasting food. Keep up the great work

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Their breakfast was yummy !

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Friendly serivce.. took the family there and we all had a wonderful time the waitress was fast and friendly and the food was great. And prices are great for the food u get . Keep up the great wrk

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Facilities are clean Service was prompt and the food was good .Will eat here again when in the area.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

My husband and I found this gem (restaurant) with lovely staff, each bringing their own personalities to the table. My husband has parkinsons and these ladies find it within their hearts to try and meet his every need. Coupled with this they serve us quality food in an atmosphere that feels very inviting. I LOVED the coffee!! Oh my goodness WE enjoy everything this restaurant offers. If you have the chance you must adventure out and find them, I promise it will be worth your drive. Three of our friends have went there and had the exact same reaction ... its their go to place Thank You Tabs Diner!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Wife and I stopped there for the first time in years. Enjoyed our meal. Great service and good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great friendly service and the food is awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fantastic Food Reasonable Pricing. Exceptional Fast Fair Frendly Service .You Got to Eat Here.Yummy :) Lisa :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was good.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good service and very fast. Breakfast was hot and delicious. Homefries excellent. Prices are fare. We will go back for sure

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food was okay and the server was really nice it took about 40 minutes to get breakfast.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Awesome place to eat

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good burger and fries. Very small inside but attentive staff. Thank you.

December 22, 2019

WORST EXPERIENCE INTERACTING WITH SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY. THERES A LADY IN THE COUNTER WHO ABSOLUTELY HAS THE WORSE ATTITUDE. I ASKED IF SHE HAS A MENU SO I CAN PURCHASE TO GO. SHE IMMEDIATELY GAVE ME ATTITUDE AND ASKED IF I ONLY WANTED TO USE THE WASHROOM IN A VERY CONDESCENDING DISREPECTFUL WAY. SHE WAS EVEN RACIST TOWARDS ME. I UNDERSTAND IT WAS BUSY BUT IF YOU CANT HANDLE PRESSURE DO NOT TAKE IT OIR ON PAYING CUSTOMERS. THE OWNER OF THIS SHOULD REALLY TEACH HER HOW TO HANDLE THESE TYPES OF SITUATIONS AND IF SHE WAS THR OWNER SHES IN THE WRONG INDUSTRY!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

The egss homefries and steak cooked perfectly as i asked great hospitality and prices reasonable gonna see lot more of my visits

★★★★
December 22, 2019

We passed by and had breakfast here. Small but comfortable place, guests drink coffee, read newspaper, felt like time frozen. Services are excellent, food are fresh and served within 10 mins. Prices are reasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food..fast and hot. Good prices too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Absolutely delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

It was great service and good food

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food, owner was very polite, although server seemed to be very grumpy and was not nice, other then that good experience

December 22, 2018

Had a egg salad sandwich and became sick to stomach and diarrhea . Obvious case of food poisoning and mayonnaise gone bad .

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Had the best breakfast I ve had in years at Tabs and the waitress Gina is an amazing server polite made me feel like I ve been coming here for years a definite repeat business for me and my family