Was told to take a seat, waited more than 15 minutes before having to ask for menus, still waited…read morefor them to be delivered. Coffee delivered with no cream when ordered with it. Went to ask for cream, waited another 8 minutes while the girl who said she would bring it stood at the counter appearing to be playing on her phone or otherwise. Food delivered to our group all except one meal, waited another 10 minutes plus for the last meal... and cutlery because although the diner was not fully seated, the cutlery was "in the dishwasher" while our food got cold and the kids ate with their hands. No refills on coffee were offered, no check in on the quality of our meals. Home fries despite being requested for them to be grilled with onions were deep fried with onion tossed on top. Attempted to charge me for a side of sausage when the kids meal comes with sausage. Was informed we had to leave (an hour and a half after being there) and waitress did not ask if we needed boxes, again I have to stress she did not check on us during consumption of our meal I had to go and ask for a box. Extreme anxiety filled experience. Definitely not an "old school diner" feel even though the decor and name says otherwise. Do better for others as we will not be back!

The restaurant was busy and only 1 server on and she was not addressing the tables in a huge rush…read moretook. It took forever for her to come back around. I asked for a drink 3 times and it was forgotten. I asked for water for my kids took her so long to come back to the table with the waters. The food was mediocre, fries were soggy and greasy! The portions were tiny for the prices. Not a great experience at all. we won't be back for a while!

We were looking for a real breakfast and we ended up here. Food is great and the staff was amazing.read more

Quite good. Stopped for a real breakfast on the way to Toronto…read more Greeted immediately. Not crowded for 945 on. Thursday morning. We had the pizza omelette which was a special and half order of crepes plus side of bacon. All was really good. Half order of crepes was just the right size for me. The omelette comes with potatoes and was huge. Server was super nice. Small open area that probably gets loud when full but was fine while we were there.

The food was great - super comforting, greasy and filling. The breakfast poutine was actually to…read moredie for! Literally all my favourite things: tater tots, sausages, bacon, hollandaise sauce, poached egg... what more can you ask for. It was my first time seeing tater tots used in a breakfast poutine and they were sooo good. Still crispy despite being under all the sauce. Just don't look at the bottom of the plate at the end where all the oil settles. Home fries were also crispy and flavourful, and the grilled cheese were so buttery. Honestly, I really enjoyed all the food I've had here, they do fried food real good. Pass on the coffee though if you can. Although it was bottomless it wasn't very good and very watery.  The decor is a little outdated, which is okay as it still has that old school diner charm. I think they would definitely benefit though from a good deep cleaning.   If you looking for a greasy spoon type diner, this is definitely a great place to go!

Went there and ordered fried chicken! Other then being dried out and tough as nails , they must…read morehave deep fried it in the same oil as the fish as it tasted fishy. Off day???? I don't know. Sorry .

Good is fantastic and such friendly service Whamore could…read moreone want. Kindest regards Brian chauvin

We won't be back! We have been there before and ordered cabbage rolls and potato skins from both…read moreManning and Tecumseh Rd locations. We expected Manning to be the same, but they could not be more different. The potato skins were half the size at Manning. Took one bite of the cabbage roll and sent it back. We only ate the side salad and potato skins and were charged over $17. According to the waitress that pricing was decided by the manager. We asked to see the manager, but were told they had left. We could see the manager! We were then given another salad to take home as if that would make up for the pricing. Are there new owners, because the quality has really gone down.

Just what your looking for in a diner. Great atmosphere, friendly service and spectacular home…read morecooked breakfast. Definitely should be on everyone's weekend morning ritual.

Great service. Good food! Family run and great for a quick in and out breakfast. My go to place…read morewhen I want a quick, good breakfast or lunch.

Grabbed our Good Friday fish dinner at Potka's...what a treat the fries were done to perfection,…read morethe coleslaw was great and the fish was battered perfectly. Honestly couldn't ask for any better. I will not only be sure to return often, but I will rave about it to all who will listen. Everyone at our get together was blown away with the quality and I, the quality and VALUE. It should be on everyone's list.

The food was so good! I got a western omelette and my husband ate the ham skillet. It was tasty,…read moreplenty and the service was so sweet. I wish they had the perogies as I would've LOVED to try them. So many different options to choose from on the menu. Do try when you visit the area!!

Food is good. Servers are friendly and overall a good place to go. Nice place to go to.read more

The staff was very friendly and made us feel at home. The French fries, and Mac and cheese are…read moreexcellent. There hamburgers are slightly over cooked, to much onion, and fry. The restaurant it's self is very clean. If you want the 50's dinner experience then this is the place for you!

Had a Good Friday fish and chips at this quant diner last night and OMG!!! Superb quality, service…read moreand extremely friendly. The staff treated me like family and the fish, to die for. Try this little diamond of a restaurant and be prepared for a delightful meal and experience!! Call and pickup yourself or dine in and you will leave a true believer in exceptional dining!!! And the portions , wow.... You will not be hungry tonight....Not fancy but dressed in quality !!! The relaxed ambience of the diner is popular with guests, and it feels like mom and pops place!!! Cheers and thanks a bunch gang....Antonio S

This restaurant is ran but a mother and her daughter who aimlessly helped the truckers during covid…read moreget their food, and is serving up home cooked meals on a regular. All her baked goods are from scratch and she has alot of positive influences from the surrounding community. Altho struggling through these times she refuses to sink and continues to do what she loves. Here you have a woman who just lost her son this year yet continues to provide meals for those in the community. Take the the time to support small business and eat great food. And when you are at generations you are family.

No longer Famous Joes Started with flaming cheese for both…read moreof us. I had broasted chicken my wife had Halibut, both meals were excellent and priced well. Evy the waitress Is spectacular. We will be returning.

The Wraps and burgers are good but my 2 sons always rave about the ribs. Dinner atmosphere is…read morealways friends & Service is excellent!

Side Street Diner is one of those places you end up going back to again and again because it just…read morenever misses. I swear I've never had a bad meal here. Everything tastes fresh, like actually fresh. Even the fruit! Usually diner fruit is that sad bowl of mushy melon cubes... not here. It's bright, fresh, and clearly cut that morning. My go-to is the quiche and I order it almost every time. It comes with a bran muffin and that fresh fruit and it's just the perfect little breakfast plate. I've also had the veggie Benedict which is fantastic. And their breakfast potatoes; Pro tip: ask them to add onions. Soooo good. Crispy, savory, just hits the spot. The service is also top notch. This is a tight crew that's worked together for years. Everyone moves like a well-oiled machine and they're genuinely nice, not that fake diner nice. The vibe is a cute, eclectic little diner with lots of personality. Nothing fancy, just cozy and welcoming. Honestly one of my favorite restaurants. Always consistent, always delicious. I'll keep coming back.

This is a wonderful place with an extensive menu. Great service every time and I have never a bad…read moremeal there. Their soups are out of this world and change regularly. Daily specials are outstanding. And one of these days, I'm gonna actually save room for dessert (though we've taken many a homemade ding-dong home with us!)