I was blown away by the kitschy decor inside this charming little retro diner and transported…read morestraight into the 50's. Think neon lights, red vinyl chrome chairs, Elvis busts and a whole lotta turquoise. Pure nostalgia at its finest. One milkshake, two straws please! Speaking of, when I visited the milkshake of the month was cherry coke and the food special was the Bing Crosby BLT so they really do stay true to theme. I only had ice cream (Salty Caramel) and fries here, so I can't fully speak to the food but what I did have was delicious. I saw nothing but hardworking, friendly and fun-loving staff during my visit and will definitely be back to try their breakfast the next time I'm in town. Restrooms are also labeled for "Guys, Dolls & Family" so that's super cute. Give this adorable little place a try!

Great ambience in this nostalgic 50's style restaurant. From the vintage dining furnishings, to pop…read moreicon's memorabilia from a bygone era, the food is delicious and we've been here many times choosing different menu items each visit! Our lovely waitress Amber is warm and friendly, and you'll be lucky to have her serve you adding another reason to frequent Elsie's Diner in Owen Sound!

The romantic idea of grabbing a quick lunch, a coffee, and a slice of pie at a little roadside…read moredinner is an experience I thought extinct, until I saw Jim's lunch. We stopped there 15 minutes before its close time to grab a slice of pie, and it was everything I had hoped for. The staff were welcoming, quick, and oh-so friendly. The pie was clearly home made and came with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was so delicious I wish we had gotten two slices. A blast from the past I hope will survive a few more years.

Ok it's small 7 tables. The food is homemade and tasty like it was back in the 1960's. It's a local…read morejoint that has been getting a lot of attention lately. I had the hot turkey and it was just perfect. Open faced the way I like it but I did get offered the option to have it like a sandwich. Jim is exactly what you need to remind you of how it was how it could be again and how good food always finds a crowd. This place is going to have to hire more people. So if you want to leave the city and come for a nice drive just west of Paris in Princeton Ontario. See how we do it in a great part of Ontario check out Jim's and come for a slice of Damn good Pie. Ps the food is extremely HOT

On a recent work trip , found this gem of a place on the main strip in Collingwood . Decor is quite…read moreeclectic, industrial look as well as lots of paintings by local artists on the wall for sale ! Staff is welcoming and friendly. Saw 3 grill cheeses go by to other tables and ordered one - it was delicious, lots of gooey cheese and bacon

Came here for lunch and got the Phyllo baked Brie and Shaved Beef. The service was quick and the…read morestaff was nice. 1) Phyllo Baked Brie I like brie so I chose this one. I didn't expect the portion size to be generous (I struggled to finish it a little) but it was on the pricey side so it shouldn't be a surprise. Overall, the meal was quite nice and I enjoyed it although I did find the berries to be a bit too much. 2) Shaved Beef This was recommended by other reviews so we decided to try it as well. I think it was just okay and regular. This is a nice and cosy restaurant and I originally wanted to come for their brunch.

VERY GOOD MEAL, With huge portions for a good price. The service was also incredibly fast,…read moreespecially for the group of people, we had

Typical breakfast diner with the usual lively atmosphere. Good food and service. Big portions.read more

We have been here a few times for family event celebrations. The food is great and there is usually…read moresomething unique on the menu. Love the brewery connection and choice of beers. We have enjoyed eating on the patio and inside. The service was ok. The host gave us a bit of attitude, but the waiter was very friendly and polite.

Great family diner. I have only been for breakfast they have early bird special $7.99 until…read more10:30am on weekdays. At other places i spend $23 for breakfast. Good friendly service. Tables are spaced oit so youre not sitting on top of eachother. It is wheelchair accessible. The bathrooms are accessible but door is heavy and crowded to get in stall but it works

Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

I was searching the internet for fish & chips in Owen Sound and happened to read a review about…read moreSunshine Diner's offering. We had never heard of this Diner but the reviews were all good or excellent and so we gave it a try. The manager is a sweetheart and gave us lots of good advice. We chose the battered Haddock to go and were not disappointed. The servings were large and the quality of the product was excellent. One order with an extra fish was more than sufficient for our needs and we will be returning to the Sunshine Diner with friends we intend to introduce to this quaint place. The Diner is small but the product and management make up for any deficiency. Thanks for a great meal and at a reasonable price. In the future we intend to try some other offerings. They all look good!

From the owner: at Sunshine Diner we believe in offering the best value for your money anywhere in Owen Sound. Our…read morestart the day breakfast and omelets starts at $ 5.95 ,hamburgers are made fresh with no fillers, our chicken fingers are made on the premises. Of course can't forget our famous fish and chips. Our fries are fresh never frozen.

The food was all right and the outside seating is nice. However, I found the food surprisingly…read moreexpensive for what you got. We decided we wouldn't go back, not because we didn't like the food...it was ok... but because it wasn't worth the price we had to pay. I kind of felt like the prices were jacked to pay for their renovations. Decide for yourself...you may find the food really good and the prices fine.

It is actually called The Friendly Corner and yes it is owned and run by the friendliest people…read moreyou will ever meet serving the best and freshest food ever. Joann

I hear the food is good . Unfortunately my niece an I left before we got our meal. I was absolutely…read moreappaled by hearing a staff member, stomp, yell at, an belittle another employee. Would never go back based on the shear unprofessional behavior. Very, very appaling

I really nice small town dinner. I had a very good liver and onions. The service was friendly and…read morefast. It's very clean. Can't ask for a lot more.