We came here on a Friday for breakfast and were really happy with the vibes, service and our meal. The diner is spacious and suitable for silo dining, couples and family gatherings. They have a great variety of options on their menu for breakfast, brunch and lunch/dinner. There's a good variety of jam and honey available at each table. We ordered "Meat Lovers Omelette" and "French Toast" served with 2 eggs, fries and sausage. Our food was fresh and tasty. We also ordered a coffee pot. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Finding parking is not an issue as they have enough parking spaces in front of the diner. read more

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A bunch of us stopped by Skyway Diner in Burlington for lunch. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with exactly what you'd hope for from a good old-school diner- cozy outdated cushion booths, friendly service, and the smell of bacon and fresh coffee in the air. I decided with the Reuben sandwich since it's one of their recommended picks, and it totally lived up to it. The sandwich was packed with smoked meat, sauerkraut, and just the right amount of Thousand Island dressing, all grilled up on perfectly toasted rye. It came with coleslaw and fries, but I swapped mine for home fries because, honestly, when you're in a diner, you go with home fries. And they didn't disappoint... crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and nicely seasoned. Even with a bunch of us, service was super quick and everything came out hot and fresh. The portions were solid, the prices were fair, and the whole experience just felt easy and satisfying. Definitely one of those places you leave full and happy. Would come back in a heartbeat. read more

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Classic, busy, weekend morning greasy spoon. Does the job well with a good variety of breakfast choices. Won't change your life, but also won't disappoint. read more

Great breakfast fast service great service lady was very helpful nice good location very clean and very nice inside

Food was absolutely incredible. Whoever is working in the kitchen needs a raise! I enjoyed the experience. Everyone was so nice when I walked in. You will get everything you need and be taken great care of read more

Very Disappointed High price for Garbage Food Pictures was my Clubhouse Sandwich Meat in the sandwich is Nonexistent Would NOT Recommend this Restaurant. NEVER Again will t go to this DownHill Dive, read more

Skyway Diner - Supposed to be a Clubhouse Sandwich The Sliver of Meat according to the Waitress was 'OffTheRoast! - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Are here in late September last year with my bf and his parents. It was my first time there. The meal sized salads were very good and i recommend that if you like salad. The chicken fingers & fries for adults or the liver & onions meal all look very good also. It is also a licensed restaurant so you can get something alcoholic with your meal. It is a very homey casual eatery at a mini plaza a little west of downtown. Would come again. read more

Good morning Yelpers! Post shift breakfast and I arrived here! I've been told by my coworkers to try this place out and that's its budget friendly. Upon entering the setting is dim lit with old dated furniture. I ordered the early bird breakfast in which I got 2 eggs (cooked to your want), 3 sausage links, homemade fries, beans and a slice of orange. The eggs were good, seasoned properly but not fluffy enough for me. The sausage was kinda weird... I wonder what brand the use. The inner filling is mushy. The potatoes was pretty good. But if crisp at the edges and not mushy. The beans were good. The coffee in the other hand was pretty watered down. Need two cups to equal half a good dose of caffeine for me. Would I come back again? Of course! The price is hard to beat. But I'd try a different dish. As for the service... not bad at all. read more

Service is excellent !! Food is excellent and so is the coffee but because of allergies they need to get almond milk or alternative milk for many like me that can't have regular milk. Pls managers if you are reading this we would appreciate that so much!! Then I will definitely give you an extra star rating! Sandy was an excellent waitress too!! read more

When we first arrived we were greeted promptly and sat right away but that's all the good I can say about the place!! We sat there for 20 mins and not one server even came near us!!! After tired of waiting we left as did the table next to us (who received the same treatment). Don't even think a server or staff noticed we even left. Very disappointed especially since some of the food on the menu looked pretty good. read more

I make the commute to Niagara often and struggle to find a place for lunch or brunch just off the QEW. No more. Its the Skyway for me and my wife and family. Family restaurant that first of all puts a carafe of coffee on your table when you arrive. Winner! Rarely done in Canada. Nice job. The staff are friendly but not eager, but that's ok, you expect good not great service in many diners. The bacon and eggs were perfect. Big think crispy bacon and just right scrambled eggs. Toast was smothered in butter and they had marmalade as an option on the plate. Who serves marmalade any more? Well, these guys. Why? Lots of seniors. As my departed aunty used to say, look for seniors and you'll find good food, lots of it and great prices. Place apparently is redone. Parking in front and in McDonalds parking lot next door. We will definitely stop in again. read more

Skyway Diner - Anywhere that has carafes of coffee is just a winner! - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

There are two dishes I judge a dinner breakfast for, either a great Monte Cristo or a great Corned Beef Hash. Since a Monte Cristo was not on the menu I ordered the Hash and hands down it is the best I've ever had. No doubt about it being made Fresh and to order for me. The poached eggs were perfect and the coffee could not be beat, especially since they brought the carafe and plenty of cream and sugar. Forget Starbucks, diners have the best coffee. Bright atmosphere, kind and attentive staff, and oddly, at 55 I may have been one of the youngest patrons. Also of note, there was a group of "elderly" ladies eating at the table near me, and as they were preparing to leave one of them plopped herself on the opposite seat to me in my booth. She was waiting for her lunch club ladies to get ready to leave. I jokingly said that if she stayed much longer she would have to pay for my lunch. Pleasant conversation ensued and I discovered that she and the ladies have know each other for 48 years and they still meet once a month. Also that she is going to the doctor later today because she has an iron deficiency and as such are liver and onions for lunch. I told her I'd stick to Corned Beef Hash myself, thank you :) read more

Skyway Diner - a plate of breakfast food - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Wow. After reading reviews here we thought this would be an awesome diner. We had breakfast here today and were hugely underwhelmed. Pancakes were tiny. I don't think I have ever seen Pancakes so small at a diner. Sausages were tasty but unfortunately cold. We both had the same dish and wished one of us had tried something else. Unfortunately while the coffee was tasty and in a carafe (we love this) there were all kinds of grounds at the bottom. Unfortunate but we won't be back. read more

Skyway Diner - Small pancakes on a huge plate. - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Staff are always friendly! Owners are pleasant and there to support the staff. Makes for a wonderful experience for my family as we could tell everyone truly enjoyed their job! Food was reasonably priced and my entire family young to old was able to find something they wanted. Didn't get a picture of our dinner but took a philly steak sandwich home for lunch at work the next day! So glad they made it threw the pandemic! Will be back! read more

It's never a good sign when you walk into a restaurant and it's nearly empty sporting a visible clientele with a median age of 72 years old. I went here with my brother and sister for dinner, hoping for some simple diner food and a relaxing evening. We ended up with a barely edible meal and uncomfortably tepid atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly enough, but seemed to disappear often. Of course, it was hard to blame her; as it must be depressing to play nurse maid to a total of seven other customers who preferred the softer items on the menu. What was odd was the amount of staff for what seemed like the regular crowd.There was another waitress and since there's a window to the kitchen, we could see three members of the kitchen staff milling about back there. I ordered the fish and chips, as I was in the mood to hit the positively reviewed Sea Shanty, but my sister's shellfish allergy prevented such fishy dreams. My brother ordered the chicken parm and a mushroom melt burger was in store for my sister. Before the main event, however, we had starters. Though I'm a proponent for salad last, like any civilized human being, my brother and sister both ordered the Cesar salad. What was presented was a platter of bread and dressing garnished with romaine lettuce. After taking a bite of one of their salads, I needed to gulp down my drink to wash down the dressing. I opted for the soup of the day, which was supposed to be minestrone. What I got instead was vegetable stew. I debated whether I should eat it with a spoon or fork. I was hungry, so I ignored its obvious lack of faithfulness to the classic recipe and dug in. I even kept going after finding big mushrooms in the soup. Seriously though, someone should tell the cook what goes in minestrone. After our starters, came the entrees. Oh boy! The best way to sum this up is with bullets. Fish and chips - over battered - poor fish cuts - greasy - flavorless Chicken parm - drowned in sauce - dry - overcooked pasta Mushroom melt burger - sloppy - fell apart - meat patty full of bread crumbs - too much undercooked mushroom By the end of the meal the three of us were sitting atop a mess of unfinished food. We were hoping the waitress would notice that we weren't finishing and come by with the check. After a while, the waitress came by and asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu with a smile. She also brought us some to-go boxes. We politely declined dessert and made note to never return. It's a shame too, because I noticed that early reviews of this place seemed very positive. Something must have changed. read more

Late weekend afternoon we tried their hot sandwiches and were very surprised at the fact that the sandwiches were warmed through and not just the bread. The portion was enough to have some for takeaway. Customer service was also excellent and we'd definitely come back to try other items. read more

I went to have a filling breakfast and right as I walked in I was welcomed by the host. My waiter holly was very nice and helpful, she made my day by being so sweet and cheerful. My food came out quickly and was filling Aswell as yummy. Definitely recommend eating here, great place for family. read more

This place is pimp. Love it. Best breakfast on Plains Road, hands down. Beats Russell Williams every day and twice on Sunday! Quick service, tasty food, and very inexpensive. What I also like is the big open concept to the restaurant - room to breathe and see who's all there, and the wait time for a table is usually nil. Check it out. read more

A true top quality dinner. Good food and plenty of it. The service was good as well with the big group we had. The menu to varied and plentiful in terms of options. A great place for a weekend breakfast or a quick weekday lunch. read more

Only had breakfast here from time to time. If you're looking for big portions for a decent price you will find it here. If you're looking for something interesting or something with a higher calibre of taste you won't find it here. This is a popular place b/c I don't feel the expectations were high for actual taste especially in what used to be small town Burlington. However, since Burlington is developing and has become much larger and people generally are opening up to and seeking quality taste experiences when they eat out, "generic" places like this one will need to bring more to the table. Bottom line, you'll get what you ask for here, prices are good, portions are big, service seems to be relatively quick. If you don't know any better you'll actually like it ;) read more

Our favorite breakfast place! Good portions, friendly staff. I personally love the beans they serve with the breakfast meals . Thank you for being awesome ! read more

This is a good place for any meal. Good location, free parking, If you like liver and onions, read more

Had lunch with hubby today but found the service very slow and not very friendly. More than that the washrooms are disgustingly dirty and I saw a waitress drop silverware on the floor and then set in a customer table! The food was not the best either. had omelette and it was very salty and the home fries were deep fried and extremely salty and overdue. Will not be going there ever again. read more

Great breakfast for a reasonable price. Service is good and food is fast! I've had both breakfast and sandwiches there; you almost feel like you're with family when you're there. read more

This is a good place for breakfast. I like the pot of coffee they leave on the table. The food is good and the portions are generous, and it comes fast.The prices are reasonable...I wish they had one more person working on bussing the tables and sweeping the floors - the floors are pretty messy (we walked over slices of bacon and napkins on our way to our unwiped table). Several tables and booths sat covered with used dishes while customers waited for a table. Dec 10: much cleaner but also not as busy at 1:2. May 13. They have a full time busser now, and keep the floor really clean. They performed really well for a very busy Mother's Day breakfast and nice touch with flowers for the moms. read more

Never Again!!! January 15 2017... restaurant seemed dirty, waitress very friendly though, ordered veal on a bun it looked like the veal had been sitting in the freezer since 1958 then over cooked and slapped on a stale bun partner ordered (SUGGESTED) club it was so dry even the 3 extra orders of mayo couldn't save it... fries were cold didn't eat the crap payed complained and left never to return Cant believe this place is still in business. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the diner, which was quiet on a Thursday evening. Chicken souvlaki dinner was large enough to get two meals out of, although the Greek salad accompanying was a little skimpy on the olives- only two for such a large portion? That said , however, my wife and daughter and I were pleased enough that we will return. read more

Excellent homemade food. Very affordable and you won't be disappointed

When here for dinner last night, quite impressed by the menu! The food itself was a bit on the blah side, I had a chicken Dijon sandwich with a side of vegetables. I would say it was just average. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his fish and chips, two large pieces that looked fresh. Maybe dinner isn't their forte, I'll try and come another time for breakfast. read more

Checked out the Skyway Diner today for the first time for an early Mother's Day breakfast as it was a central location for everyone to meet. The Food was great! Our party of 8 walked away stuffed and happy..we will be back! read more

Great place with excellent ambience. Food was top notch and exactly as advertised. Staff was very friendly. Will be definitely coming back

Great place. I little bit on the pricier side, but not excessively so, and you certainly get what you pay for. Great service, generous great food, loads of menu options. read more

I believe this Diner has new ownership fairly recently. Very disappointed as we came in for an early dinner. My husband ordered a hot roast beef and fries and I ordered a hot hamburger meal with fries. The fries used to be frozen but very good (we liked these). The fries with the new owners were fresh cut but for some reason a lot of seasoning was put on ( I think possibly garlic) and we did not eat them. We told the waitress that we did not like the fries and she seemed incredulous that we did not like the fresh cut fries. Also the gravy was different and not in a good way. Very disappointed. We used to enjoy going there once in awhile but we will not be back. read more

Waited 15 minutes at the door, not a single waitress/hostess even addressed our presence! Eventually one walked over, and said "you'll just have to wait" even though the restaurant was about half full Only one word describes the service....embarrassing The owners should take a close at their establishment, first impressions are everything We left without sitting down, so can't comment on the food, we will not be back read more

Surprisingly good for a good price. Nice variety of items on menu. Everything sounded good. The tomatoes that came with my breakfast were a perfect compliment to my meal. read more

When this place first opened the food and service was great - that being said the last three times we visited (twice for breakfast and once for dinner) we were absolutely disappointed! The waitress serving our section sat us and never asked if we wanted coffee or tea or anything and said she would be right back. This did not happen although new customers came in and she kept bypassing our table to serve each and every one of them looking at us as she passed. We had no menus or anything still and then she came to our table and asked if we were ready to order. We told her we have been sitting here for almost 40 minutes watching you serve everyone but us -no coffee,tea or even menus. Her excuse was she was busy???? I told her clearly she served several tables that came after us! So that visit we left. About a month later friends asked me for breakfast and to join them there and thinking of my previous visit decided to try it again. This time service was better as we didn't get that horrendous waitress but my eggs were runny and ordered them over medium so asked for replacements and got crispy hard eggs bahhhh! The sausage made me ill following breakfast and I threw it up. as for the dinner visit - worst food, portion size and tasteless - everything way overcooked too. I have not nor will I not ever frequent here again unles it changes ownership! Worst diner in Burlington! Don't waste your time or your money! read more

Ordered a philly cheese steak sandwich and a Chili cheese fries poutine. Sandwich came with maybe 2 pieces of meat other than that it was a veggie sandwich with bbq sauce. The poutine sucked dick. Never eat at this shit hole. By the way server was a whore read more

Had a basic breakfast and was not particularly impressed. Nothing was terrible but nothing was great either. Service was okay but rushed. Bathrooms not clean. Greasy food for sure. read more

This is the 3rd time I've tried this place. Disgusting. Service was bad. The clubhouse meat was gray and the sandwich soggy. Will never go back. read more

My go to place for brunch in Burlington. Always a very short wait (if any) and the food/menu is great. As someone else pointed out they bring a carafes (learned a new word today) of coffee which is a nice touch. The only wild card is the waitresses. Most are very pleasant but have had a few that seemed to be having a bad day. A smile goes a long way :) read more