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    Electric Diner

    3.6 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Turtle Power Bowl and burgers
    Jeslyn X.

    Love this place. It got that Ins-pink vibe with a creative menu. By the time we visited they were promoting the seasonal breakfast item - Pumpkin Pancakes. 3 fluffy pancakes drizzled with salted caramel cheese icing, candied pumpkin seeds and chocolate chips. A perfect warm and cozy start to the fall weekend. The Turtle Power Bowl salad I had was great too. My friends ordered burgers and loved them. Definitely recommend this place for brunch in Hamilton. Food (quality, presentation) - 5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 5/5

    Body-break. Breakfast Burrito. Body-break with Hal Johnson... if you know... you know...  This was delicious.
    Robert M.

    Amazing Diner. We had a great time... amazing coffee - Check!, amazing drinks - Check!, delicious food - Check! Really nice atmosphere, great music and a nice location. Also a very attentive server! Highly recommend!

    Denise P.

    Amazing food and service! We ordered the cauliflower cake bennies and the feature pancakes- both were delicious. Though the pancakes came with lots of sauce it was surprisingly not too sweet! The only imperfection was the cocktail which was unfortunately a bit bland. This restaurant enforced safely measures very diligently so it was reassuring. Vegetarian and vegan options were also plenty. Will definitely visit again to try other items on the menu.

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    Justin M.

    I was visiting Hamilton & a friend invited me out for milkshakes. The Electric was a nice place to visit and the food was really good. The ambiance is a delight. The body of a classic 50s diner with the spirit of the 80s. I wish I could come here for a show or karaoke.

    Lindsay L.

    A true hidden gem among all the bars and restaurants along Hess Street. Having seen this establishment and its iconic take on diner aesthetic on social media, I was apprehensive that perhaps the appearance was a gimmick to mask possibly substandard food. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing our meal was from start to end. We were seated on the heated patio, which was not superheated. We were pleasantly greeted by the super friendly waiters, who were very attentive throughout the evening. We started off with some warm drinks to heat up, which were amazing. I had the smores themed alcoholic beverage which was presented super well with two big marshmallows and a tall mountain of whipped cream on top of a not-too-sweet hot chocolate that masked As for the entrees - super underrated. For a steep $16-$18 per sandwich, I did have high standards which were met! The portions are pretty big, and the fries are truly stellar in terms of texture and taste. I had the Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich which wasn't at all spicy but had amazing flavour and fried breading nonetheless. I thought the sandwich had a great bread to chicken ratio; not an overwhelming amount of bread, and there was sufficient chicken for each bite. As well, we had ordered the cauliflower croquettes as a side, which weren't overly fried or oily, and had great seasoning on them - plus the pickled topping went super well with all the flavours. Super cute restaurant! Would highly recommend for casual dinner with equally amazing decor and food. Excited to come back to try out the brunch menu :)

    Outside
    Lucia J.

    Such a cute and Instagram-able diner both interior and exterior! A great spot for brunch with the girls, date or bring the family. The food itself was good but nothing overly special. We were initially attracted to visit from their aesthetics but they definitely reached our brunch expectations. The portions were generous. The staff were kind and attentive. Great environment. Overall it's a great spot and worth a visit.

    The immediate attack
    Dan M.

    The photos are self explanatory, tried not to create an issue but was attacked by some excellent customer service from an egotistical jack#ss . The simple response would have been "come back and let's try your experience again" but nope it's full on battle mode. Fair enough ,definitely worth the 110$ for an adventure in human reactions and mental states .

    Poutine
    Sarah M.

    Quirky place with decent food. The French toast was great, balanced between crunchy/sweet with fresh fruit. The poutine was pretty good with a nicely salted gravy. The grilled cheese Benny wasn't great - good idea but not quite delivered. Didn't help that it arrived at the table lukewarm. Service is a bit slow, but the wait staff is nice & attentive.

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    Comfy location with good burgers and amazing fries. My gf loved the brunch. Definitely coming here again when back in town.

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    The Brain - Pina Colada Beer which was a summer go to. Can be weird for some but I love it.

    The Brain

    (20 reviews)

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    I had to do it again because I just do. 5 stars why go to other bars. I'd rather drink an ipa on…read moreMars. Smoke cigs and watch passing cars.

    Coming from the Craft beer capital I made many efforts to try local and when eating nextdoor I…read morecould not resist a chalkboard that said 50+ beers. Most placed I'd been to had small selections of their own beer, but to me you have to really diversity to get to that 50 plateau and I was right. 50+ beers from all over (even back home). Steady changing selections of all craft, some local, but as varied as anyone can get around here. It's dark, small, warm, cozy, inviting, but ultimately weird. Hipster AF. I was glad to see some classic cocktails on the menu which I also tried, but there is a weird bottle neck at the chalkboard as it narrows to the bar opening which makes ordering just awkward if the bar itself isn't open. They do an interesting thing asking for your name instead of tabbing you via a card to hold, but that also doesn't seem to be a Canadian thing like it is back in the States. My pisco sour was excellent, fresh juice, fresh egg white, well shaken, though I'm more a fan of metal on metal and I'm starting to think kold-draft is a luxury as many places simply don't have it. Kold draft or even 2+ inch molded ice has a very unique clang that I like. Ultimately bad if your shaking with glass though. My friends had a few lagers and ales which Hamilton is more known for than IPA's. We sat at the back where it was quite and we could hear ourselves instead of shouting over people. They have board games which I imagine is great fun and even a back patio which I imagine goes off in the summer. The staff are friendly and pretty knowledgeable, but I'd have like to seem a little more eye in the sky control, in that regard it's more barista than bar. On any given night here you'll hear conversations of beard oil, compost, prius', and other hipster topics. It's quietly romantic and dark so no one will bother you whatever your opinions are. If a Portland hipster mated with a San Francisco hipster, The Brain would be their baby.

    Undefined - CHARRED SHISHITO PEPPERS

    Undefined

    (11 reviews)

    We found ourselves in Hamilton and decided to grab a quick brunch somewhere before heading home…read more Some promising reviews of Undefined made the decision very easy. The location is really cool, as the restaurant sits on a street closed off to cars, which meant there's plenty of space for outdoor tables. And a parking lot across the road meant that leaving the car wasn't an issue at all. Anyway, we snagged a nice table outside and placed our orders. But before our mains came, we were presented with a complimentary amuse bouche of two small biscuits with marmalade. They were delicious. Hot and fresh, they didn't have that dense taste that can sometimes plague biscuits. And the jam was terrific, too. For my main, I went with the Chorizo Huevos Ranchero ("House Chorizo | Smashed Avocado | Sunny-Side Eggs | Smoky Black Bean Ranchero | Corn Tortillas"). I've always been a huge huevos rancheros fan and this dish certainly lived up to my expectations. All the components work really well together, and I could tell that it had been assembled with care. There's nothing more annoying than a dish that's clearly been thrown together and phoned in. (I suppose if I had to make an extremely small critical suggestion, the dish could've used some kind of acid to cut through the uniformly heavy components. The whole thing is very rich and I do feel like it could've been improved by some brightness.) All in all, I loved my experience at Undefined. I could definitely see myself driving from Etobicoke just to stop into this joint.

    Unfortunately, I haven't tried the food yet. It's just been the drinks. But I love the inside. I…read morefeel like it's very social media friendly. The drinks I have had were really good. I am looking forward to visiting again and trying some of their unique food combos.

    Radius - Truffle fries

    Radius

    (104 reviews)

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    1 extra star for opening their patio seating on a rare sunny warm day in early March!…read more We came for a pre-concert dinner and the establishment is well-versed in handling the uptake of crowds during this time. We shared the pork entrée for two and ordered an extra side of truffle fries. For a two person entrée, the quantity is on the light side. However, it is just enough if both people are light eaters. Would definitely order an additional dish if you would like a more substantial meal. That being said, the pork was done perfectly, and we really liked the spetzel on the side.

    The patio of choice to eat some good food on a great patio to celebrate 23!!…read more My sister picked out radius for a family dinner to celebrate my birthday and it was a great time with an awesome menu of local and quality ingredients. Yes the price is pretty high but I love supporting local (and my bday coincided with the Ontario Big Spend, to help stimulate local buying in COVID). Everything comes out looking absolutely gorgeous on stoneware and fun plating styles that flow right with the atmosphere. The atmosphere is very hipster chic and all the staff is very professional and knowledgeable. Also fantastic COVID protocol and safety while we were there. I think our waiter could have brought a little more energy but he was great overall! Started with some fun drinks and loved that the wine menu was at least half local selection! Came quick as well with pitchers of plain water and sparkling water. Started with calamari and Burrata platter. Calamari was delicious and came with both aioli and seafood sauce with arugula and lemon, loved it! Large pieces and perfectly cooked. The Burrata stole the show with a huge fresh ball over crisp and sweet cantaloupe and prosciutto with hot peppers and delicious fresh basil.... could have definitely ate that whole plate as my dinner. Truffle fries to share: fantastic shoestring cut with Parmesan and truffle with fresh scallions, crispy goodness! Beet salad: beautiful presentation and loaded with gorgeous beets, walnuts, roasted veggies and maple vinaigrette. Good earth power bowl: for the veggie lovers this one has it all! And is also pretty allergen friendly with greens, raw broccoli, vibrant purple cabbage, avocado, grapefruit, roasted crispy chickpeas, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and toasted coconut flakes with lemon tahini dressing. I enjoyed this fresh and crisp bowl but I think it could have used more zing in the dressing. Pasta Special: thumb print pasta with salty venison sausages, sweet peppers, greens, salt/pepper and cheese. A tad salty but beautiful and fresh! Oysters: fresh and delicious with Parmesan and 3 sauces (hot, seafood, red wine vinegar) Cedar salmon: beautifully grilled cedar planked salmon with so much flavour from the maple bourbon glaze. Came with a tiny portion of veggies but the also a side, we choose the mashed potatoes which WERE DA BOMB! Could just eat those tbh.... Caesar salad: the most gorgeous! I didn't try but came with fresh crisp romaine, Parmesan crisps, crispy pork belly, poached egg, fresh croutons, and a full sardine to top it off! Dessert: no bake raspberry cheesecake, this was complimentary for the bday and we all split it. Delicious raspberry jam on light cheesecake filling with white chocolate and a thick graham crumb. Well done radius! Making local sexy AF!

    Motel Restaurant - Champagne pancakes! Magical!

    Motel Restaurant

    (65 reviews)

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    What a cute little spot. I said to my fiance that they better be capitalizing on merch and they…read morebetter have a room key tag. And they did. And I bought it for my Keychain. The ambiance is kitchy and perfect. It reminded me of the golden girls, my facoeite show, and a motel, but all in good ways. It is all mimicking a motel. There is also an outside to sit and dine, but we stayed inside. The service was great. I got rhe fried chicken and Cajun fries. This waa gluten free and they had many items available gluten free. It was incredible. I enjoyed the hot honey and the aioli that came with. My fiance had the Brussels hash. It looked great. He enjoyed it. Definitely stop here if you are in the area. Parking free in the parking lot across the street on Sundays.

    Overall rating: 4.5/5 (rounded up on Yelp)…read more Truly one of the best brunch spots in Hamilton! There's something for everyone at Motel, whether you're a classic brekkie fan, vegetarian/vegan, or have a sweet tooth. The standouts that I recommend are their champagne pancakes (gold flakes, the thickest, decadent Devonshire cream, and raspberry champagne could on top of a giant stack of pancakes), their No Tell Eggs Benny (two words -- tater tots!), and their The Concierge (for all the classic brekkie meat lovers). Presentation is gorgeous, taste is top notch, and the price of their menu is on par with most brunch places. If I were to critique anything, I'd say that sometimes service can be inconsistent (e.g., when they're very busy) and the cleanliness of the floors & downstairs washrooms is ok but could be improved. Despite this, I think the food quality and overall cute motel-themed decor are worth the trip here.

    Electric Diner - diners - Updated May 2026

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