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    Westcliffe Diner

    4.2 (53 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Amazing burger.
    Chris H.

    difficult to find better. service , food , creation .quality of dishes etc .it's difficult to describe , just go . Get the burger and leave a tip

    Brad S.

    This was a throw back. A true dining experience I would recommend to anyone. The owners were kind and friendly. I sat at the counter and enjoyed my cheeseburger & freshly made vanilla shake for a total of $6.50 Food was great & tremendous value. I'll be back.

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    Ashlee F.

    Seriously, Westcliffe, I how did I not know about you! I probably drove by you 1000 times in my life and didn't even this twice about what you were. I am so glad some one at my man's who suggested you, otherwise I may have drove by another 1000 times! Obviously, being Westcliffe newbs we were surprised when a man yelled from behind the counter to come get a sheet and pencil to write down our order - okay! This small cozy resto was packed with chatting people, all who I am guessing go here fairly regular! We both had the burgers and added cheese, he got fries and I got onion rings. Those onion rings knocked any onion ring I have ever had right our of the park. My burger was suupppper nessy and hard to eat as it kept falling about (as homemade burgers often do) but it was delish! I also had a chocolate milkshake and he had a pop... The milkshake wasn't thick like I read in some other reviews but it was a good milkshake! The damage... Less then $20!!! For both of us!!! I felt like I ripped them off!

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    Ang M.

    The Westcliffe is about a thirty-second walk from my front door, and yet for years after I moved to this neighbourhood, I had never set foot in the place. I guess that was because the exterior of the restaurant is nothing short of run-down, and the interior - minimal in terms of warmth. But, guess what - I found out after finally being convinced to give it a try - it's not about the atmosphere. It's about the food: old-school grill foods like burgers, fries, onion rings and - of course - old fashioned banana splits. And let me just say that the burgers are exactly what you crave when you crave a burger. Greasy, yes. But meaty, salty and delicious. I always say it's a bit like stepping back in time at the Westcliffe - especially when you look at the prices. Two people can walk away with full bellies without spending much more than ten dollars between them. It's also fun to watch the owners bicker like a married couple (although, apparently, they're not). And there's no ceremony when it comes to ordering. Write your order out on a pad of paper and hand it over to the lady at the grill. Added bonus: they call you "Hon."

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    Shawna D.

    The Westcliffe has been here for over 11 years. Who knew? I should have, I grew up around the corner. I have to admit I have driven by numerous times, but I guess the saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover". My mistake and full apologies to Beverly Griswold and Tyler Slaunwhite (the owners) for not stopping by sooner. Warning, when you walk through the doors of the Diner , you will think you just came through to another era. The interior and the prices are from back in the day. Funny enough I heard the owner saying to a customer, yes" we feel we are stuck in time". Well lucky for us!!! I was lucky enough to see the diner in full action. I went in at lunch time. I was the outsider , everyone else there were regulars. None the less, I was welcomed. I took a seat in one of the booths, I am such a booth junkie. Even though it was just me, I took the booth. Tyler came over to take my order, or so I thought. No , he brought me a piece of paper and said, when you are ready, write down your order. Hmm, that is different. So I was told about the famous Cheese Burger and Fries for $3.99. I proceeded to write it down and then Bev says , hey sweetie you have to bring that to me. Oh yes, you will have to go retrieve the order as well. It is part of the charm. I thought wow , this is an experience. In comes another regular, he ordered ahead ( called in), smart guy. He had a friend with him, first time. They order the cheese burger and fries, However, as he pointed out, " a cheese burger is not a burger without the bacon" my mistake, I did not get bacon. Oh, I went all out , I ordered the Chocolate Milk Shake, $1.75. It was awesome. The cheese burger was juicy and tasted great. One of the best burgers I have had. It is made from Fresh Meat , Not Frozen Patties. The fries hit home as well, although they were not homemade, they were not greasy. I have to say, between the comedy act between Bev and Tyler, or Tyler signing and dancing behind the counter, or maybe just the talk about the kids from the locals, Westcliffe will give you a full tummy, satisfied taste-buds and you will definitely have a smile on your face throughout your meal. We have a few Celebrity owners here, they were written up in Readers Digest around five years ago. Of course a good review. The were also in The Chronicle Herald and The Coast. All these reviews were deserving for this "Diner". Especially this one! Yes you can go here and eat : One Cheese Burger and Fries with a Chocolate Shake = $6.50 Yes , I even took a picture of the menu on the wall for all you nonbelievers. Oh yes, on Thursdays you can have the homemade lunch from 11:30am , $6.00, cornbeef and cabbage (2 week cycle) then beef (2 week cycle) Now , I have promised to make a mention, and I believe this has been put out as a challenge from Beverly. She said that "THEY HAVE THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN TOWN". It is fresh Haddock with a homemade batter. Sounds good , and I can say the two things that were flying off the menu when I was there, were the cheeseburger and the fish and chips. So, it is now part of my research to order the fish and chips when I return. Yes I will go back. PS: The Diner does a Rockin Business on Good Friday with the Fish and Chips. So if you are lookin for a place to go , try it.

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    5 months ago

    Best spot in Halifax not even close, insanely cheap food, always good, lovely owners.

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    14 years ago

    Amazing cheeseburgers and great prices. Get burgers with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo and they're even better! I also LOVE the milkshakes.

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    7 years ago

    Probably one of the best kept secrets in Halifax. Delicious food at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

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