If you are within 30 mins of this place come eat here! This place is great! No lie! It's great! This was about 10 mins from our hotel and decided to try cuz of the reviews. The menus online are wrong. Do t pay attention to those. We got in before the crowd. Food is all homemade and kind of inventive. Good combinations of flavors and fresh ingredients. Kathy and Mom got the deep dish pancake special with berry compote, pumpkin crumbles, and bacon. This was huge and amazing. I should have gotten that. I stole a bit or 2 and it was very good! Also get it with french toast and not a pancake. Wow! I got the grilled cheese BLT sandwich with potatoes. Very good! Fresh veggies and potatoes were really good. We tt the owner who is very nice and she answered questions and was very personable. Honestly if I lived here I'd eat here 1x a week. Super good. About 10 tables. Small. Cute with wall of crockery and the mismatched tables and chairs. Prices are around $15 for most things. Hiding in a small gas plaza. Good food, friendly people, homey type place. Eat here!! read more

The Diner House 29 - Sweet treat deep dish pancake with berry compote and pumpkin crumbles. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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This place is amazing. Food is delicious. Super friendly. Healthy thoughtful ingredients. Xx

Do not let the fact that this place is attached to a gas station deter you - the Diner House 29 is an amazing stop! We enjoyed the skillet pancake, Brie and Bacon jam burger, hot mess, iron bowl and the bacon cheese burger. Skillet pancake, Brie and bacon jam burger and the hot mess were all winners. Restaurant has a cute vintage vibe. Despite being very busy, we got seated immediately and got our food fairly quick. House made hot sauce was delicious. Lots of sesame in the iron bowl so be prepared for that if you order. read more

The Diner House 29 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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The apple and bacon jam omelette was outstanding! Topped off with toasty house-baked bread and jam (thanks Dave!) and sweet sausage. Best breakfast I've had anywhere in quite a while. Thank you! read more

Food was excellent and service was fantastic. The food portion far exceeded my family's expectations. It definitely is a must stop on the way to Niagra Falls. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. This was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. The service was stellar. Everyone was friendly and warm. It's got the old diner vibe with vintage corningware and furniture. It's attached to a gas station, but don't let that sway your decision. You will not be disappointed. read more

The Diner House 29 - Apple and bacon omelette, delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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Food was excellent. Great portions. Service was on point Great local vibe. Recommend to family and couples read more

Best breakfast I have ever eaten. I had the featured menu item and the flavor was amazing! Friendly service and cute place. I am thankful for Yelp reviews because I would have never thought this place would be so amazing, being attached to a gas station. read more

The Diner House 29 - Featured item and mushroom omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

3.5* One of the few times where I enjoyed the service/chill atmosphere MORE than my food. This place has been "Bookmarked" for soo long, but I've just been unable to check it out 'til recently as they close at 1pm! I think your impression on the food will vary depending on WHAT you order. Our table ordered the Hot Pork Mess, Bacon Cheeseburger, & Salmon Omelette. I didn't taste the Omelette, but the Hot Pork Mess what better than the Cheeseburger. I could tell that all the ingredients are fresh - the bun for the burger was incredibly soft - but I found my cheeseburger under seasoned and didn't like the new red potatoes as the side. I don't like new red potatoes as I find them on the starchier side, but I also found them barely roasted and also under seasoned. So next time, I'd opt for the soup instead! On the other hand, Hot Pork Mess had more flavour, BUT atop there were 2 breaded (panko?), deep fried poached eggs which sounds AH-MAZING. However, in reality, I found that they were again under seasoned. And at the already fried stage, it's too late to add salt onto this element which is a shame. On an overcast day, I found the restaurant itself a bit on the dim side. All the blind were drawn. Although it was a full-house, I didn't find it hectic or noisy, but more chill. Service was EXTREMELY friendly and warm. So I wouldn't write this place off completely, but my food was a bit on the overhyped side. Again, may depend on what you order. read more

This Diner turned our whole trip to the Falls around. We were feeling down and disappointed on how touristy the falls area was. So we hopped in to the car and found this place just up the road. We looked at the menu and couldn't wait to order. Our friendly waiter came over and told us the two specials for the day. We immediately changed what we wanted and went with those. We thoroughly enjoyed both plates once they came out. She even offered us a flight of hot sauces. We just about licked the plates clean. The food was AMAZING!! The stag also was very friendly and not pushy like other places. Seemed to know when we needed something or when to top off our coffee. They were very polite and made great small talk once we were done eating. Needless to say if we are ever back in upper NY we will bring our passports so we can come back to this place! read more

The Diner House 29 - Daily special 12/30/23 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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Excellent farm to table breakfast. Still trying to figure out the breaded deep fried poached egg.

Outstanding!! Nothing more needs to be said. Step back in time and enjoy the wonderful tastes they offer up.

Food was delicious and fresh. Everything was made in house, even the jam. I was very impressed, I'll definitely be back. read more

The Diner House 29 - Eggs, potatoes, toast, fruit bowl, homemade grape jam. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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Can I just say "WOW"?? Yeah, I'll go with that, because "holy f*cking sh*t" would probably be inappropriate ;) Wow wow wow. This place is a treasure, a hidden gem on the outskirts of Niagara adjacent to a gas station - yes, a gas station, and it doesn't look like much from the outside at all. The only thing that gives a hint is the little sign that says "Come on in, we're awesome!" And that's the truth. Walk in and you'll find yourself in the cutest retro diner that's colorful and cozy and smells like good cooking. And the menu is unique and wonderful - I had a hard time deciding what I wanted, but finally went with one of the specials, a perfectly cooked deep dish blackberry pancake that made my heart sing for joy with the first bite. I've never had a pancake like this before, because I usually don't order things that might be too sweet - this was sweet, but it wasn't overdone at all. My son had the quiche, and he was just as happy with his meal. I love to find these little spots that are mom and pop owned and away from the tourist traps! I'll be back for sure. read more

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We came to the Diner House 29 for the first time almost 2 years ago in September. It was a Saturday morning and my husband had just picked me up from the Toronto Pearson airport. We planned on making a quick stop in St. Catharines to pick up some polish sausage from St. Joseph's bakery so figured we might as well get some breakfast, and that is when we found this hidden gem. It's in a building with a small gas station so parking is limited. It's not usually a problem though cause the restaurant itself is relatively small so there's usually enough parking. The decor is cool with old school diner style tables and chairs, and a wall of vintage Corning Ware collection. I can't remember which breakfast sandwich I got the first time but I do remember that it was delicious and I devoured the entire thing. The crispy roasted potatoes were also very good. I believe their menus change seasonally so I'm not sure if I'd be able to find it now, but obviously it was good enough that we went back there for breakfast this morning when we were in the area picking up some polish sausage again! We arrived around 10:40am and only had to wait about 10min to get a table - we made it just before the 11am cutoff when they switch over to the lunch menu. I ordered the 3 lil pigs which is maple soy pork belly on a toasted bagel bun (lighter and fluffier than a 'bagel' though - more like a brioche bun) with fried eggs, pickles, mayo, and cilantro. It was probably the most delicious sandwich I have ever had, I'm still thinking about it now! I posted about it immediately on my new IG food blog account fattiefoodieforlife because I want to share it with the world ASAP. That's how amazing it was! Anyway, both visits - my husband ordered some kind of eggs/omelette with bacon/sausage. He likes everything he's gotten so far but I have gotta say, I really didn't think I could get a sandwich like I did at a little diner in St. Catharines. It blew me away and I'm pretty sure I accidentally bit my lip as I was eating it cause I couldn't wait to get all that pork belly in MY belly. I'm excited to see what's on their lunch menu the next time we get a chance to go, and I really hope that they will NEVER take off "the 3 lil pigs" dish off their menu, EVER! read more

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So delicious!! Def the best diner food I've ever had, the fried poached eggs were sooo good!! I ordered the stuffed peppers and the fave son-in-law, this thai inspired dish. The fave son-in-law was a little bland for me, but the peppers were amazing!! You could really taste the love in both the dishes though, and they were greasy at all like what you'd expect from diner food. I did curbside pickup, and that went very smoothly as well! Will def be back next time I'm in the Niagara region! read more

The Diner House 29 - Stuffed peppers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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The Diner House 29 is hands down- The most amazing, tasty and eclectic place I have had a meal at in my life. Three words: Try The Specials... I ordered the Soup of the Day- West African Peanut Soup- Warm, balanced and full of vegetables- Amazing. I followed with the Thai rice bowl with Tamarind and deep fried poached eggs (who knew there was such a thing?!) This is a must try if you are St Catherine area for even 5 minutes.. I'm already planning to go back again in the near future... read more

The Diner House 29 - Thai Bowl with deep fried poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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If you are in the area, look no further. Cozy, home atmosphere, great service and absolutely delicious breakfast! Be sure to try Apple Omelette! read more

We went here based on yelp reviews and so glad we did! Amazing breakfast. The menu isn't huge so that just means what they do they do well. I had a special with an asparagus salsa, Canadian bacon potatoes hollandaise and perfectly poached-eggs. Amazing flavors. We also ordered pork hot mess. Can i just say oh my god. A fried poached egg. Are you kidding me? This is the most unbelievable thing I've ever tasted. His flavor profiles are amazing. Don't drive by this place! Service was excellent. It is a must try. read more

Unexpected quality and creativity of food. Don't let the outside appearance fool you.

Read the reviews and thought"why not". Some of the best places are beside a gas station/mechanic shop. Going in we thought it might not be good , so we would have coffee and leave. Upon entering, very cute and it was not that busy. Looked at the menu and some very interesting options other than your ordinary breakfast. Ordered the "Pork hot Mess", instead of the breaded eggs, just poached. OMG, wow! Such a flavour explosion and such a delight to have this dish for breakfast. It was so delicious and filling. The service was good but not over the top. Would have preferred more coffee refills but this is not enough to prevent me from returning. If you are looking for a little "different", do not judge the book by its cover. By the time we were set to leave, there were people waiting in line. I would wait also to eat here. read more

The ambiance is like your mom's kitchen. The staff are wonderful and the food is great!!! I recommend the pancakes and French toast!!!!! Eat here and you will be happy! read more

I came her with a friend based on the Yelp review. The decor is a mix of old 50s diner and hipster. Very cute. It's a family owned restaurant, with amazing, friendly service. My friend and I were trying to find something to do that day (we aren't from the area) and the waitresses gave us some suggestions. The food was spectacular. I had the daily special. I can't wait to come back! read more

Best food I have had in a long time. Spent 5 days in Toronto and found this place headed back into Buffalo based off Yelp reviews. Definitely worth the stop. Friendly staff in a super cute diner wuth a creative menu. Something for everyone plus huge portions. read more

Diner has lots personality with colorful mismatched tables, chairs, plates and cups. Hubby ordered the Oklahoma Griddle Burger. The patty was juicy and the burger very tasty. Beware if you're counting calories because the buns are buttered and toasted on the griddle. Hubby's side potato wedges had crisp edges yum! They had a tasty hot (it was mild) sauce that he put on everything and even mixed it with the ketchup. I had the fish tacos. Fish was flavorful and moist. For my side. I chose the house salad with Riesling (wine) dressing. They tossed the salad in the dressing so I asked for more on the side because it was yummy. Coffee with free refills was delicious (Barclay's & Todd's gourmet coffee). Water came in glass mason jars. There was only one waitress and she did a good job attending to a full diner. She was pleasant and answered all our questions about the menu. Planning to return to try their liver and onions and steak and egg breakfast. read more

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Unbelievable food. Sweet and Savoury. Omelette was incredible. And bread is home made. Retro surroundings and great wait staff. Definitely coming back read more

The Diner House 29 - Western omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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Went here for a late brunch on a Sunday. Place was full. Had to wait about 10 min to get a table, not bad for a Sunday brunch. The decor and staff were fantastic. Everyone was super friendly working there. The table and chair were those cool old ones from your childhood. The food was great! I had t he use your noodle. It was a pho based dish with noodles and perfectly poached eggs, with 2 huge pieces of pork belly. It was great. My partner order a veggie omelet, with a salad. Everything was delicious and nothing was left on our plates. Did I mention they have the coolest Pyrex collection!! read more

Don't let the humble exterior deter you! Delicious food, homemade bread, homemade preserves, homemade scotch bonnet hot sauce. All so yummy! Vintage decor and dishes! Super friendly and accommodating. read more

Creative and tasty food, amazing friendly staff and very clean. Retro vibe decor. Located next to gas station with few tables. Expect a wait. read more

I honestly wanted to like this place, and I got off the highway solely based on the reviews I've read right here, on Yelp. I can summarize my culinary experience using one simple word - disappointing. The service was the only saving grace, with everyone being super friendly, and really caring about the customers. Most people seemed to be regulars, and this is always a good sign, but I've literally left my meal unfinished, and was promptly asked if anything was wrong with the food. I obviously said that all was good, but as I left, I've honestly thought I wouldn't bother coming back. read more

Definitely a must go for cheese lovers! Food and presentation were on point and the plates were hot! Higher recommended! Servers are nice too! read more

The Diner House 29 - Spiced pork belly Omelette with Caesar salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

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Hands down my favourite breakfast joint. Well made food, with excellent flavours. Love their homemade hot sauces, too.

A unique, different place and menu choices. Thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast. Great service also

Don't be turned off by the modest exterior because the minute you enter, you are taken back to the traditional diners of the 50's and 60's with vintage seating and decor. The owner and waitress were super friendly and treated you like family and regular patrons. The menu was eclectic and the food was perfectly prepared and delight to the palate. If you are anywhere within 50km you must drive here immediately and enjoy this gastronomic gem! Highly recommend!! read more

Literally a hole in the wall. My fiancée and I were hungry after we did a tasting at a winery, and yelp this place by accident. A little sketched out because it was in the same lot of a gas station BUT damn you be literally surprised. I ordered the Lucies fave son in law which was perfect and recommend to get. What also topped it off was when the waitress said if I wanted to try the Habanero Serrano Jalapeño sauce- it was just the right about of kick. My fiancée has the soup special didn't remember the name but was also super good. Overall, I recommend it. read more

The Diner House 29 - Lucie fave son in law - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

Excellent food, great staff. Not much else needs to be said. Don't judge a book by its cover.

Low key entrance (tucked behind a gas station). One of those hidden hole-in-the-gems. The menu was extremely creative and the staff was very friendly. Close by Niagara Falls and just off the freeway makes a great stop coming into the falls or leaving to go home. read more

Service was excellent. The food was excellent. These folks pay attention to the little details. French toast was cooked to perfection, sausage was delicious, the homemade jams were an added bonus. If you're ever traveling from Niagara Falls to Toronto you should absolutely make a pit stop at this diner!!! read more

"Whaatttt??" was my reaction when I got the menu and introduced to the daily features at The Diner House 29. Expecting a classic diner-style breakfast joint, I was treated with a very innovative and refreshing menu of what I can only describe as delicious fusion cuisine! And the staff were super great too! Definitely will revisit if I'm ever in the area again. =) read more

The Diner House 29 - The good stuff. Curry, rice, katsu, egg, chickpea, mushrooms, veggies -- what's not to love? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

Warm and welcoming service!! The owners are friendly and engaged and bend over backwards to ensure you have an excellent meal! Creative and delicious spins on your traditional breakfast/brunch. Highly recommend!! read more