10 Best Diners in Canada
Best Diners in Canada
At a glance
Data updated: October 2026
- Places listed
- 45
- Average rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 66,709
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 44%
- With a website
- 87%
10 best Diners in Canada compared
| Rank | Place | Score | Rating | Reviews | 5★ share |
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| #1 | Haidilao Hot Pot Markham - 海底捞火锅 | 4.80 | 4.8 | 7,413 | 91% |
| #2 | Loukoumaki x Smashed+ | 4.80 | 4.8 | 1,745 | 86% |
| #3 | Northern Cafe | 4.79 | 4.8 | 1,666 | 88% |
| #4 | Egglinton Grill | 4.79 | 4.8 | 1,159 | 90% |
| #5 | Pizza Perfect and Diner | 4.74 | 4.8 | 114 | 86% |
| #6 | Galaxie Diner | 4.70 | 4.7 | 1,822 | 82% |
| #7 | White Lily Diner | 4.70 | 4.7 | 1,347 | 81% |
| #8 | Friends Donair and Shawarma | 4.69 | 4.7 | 948 | 87% |
| #9 | Montrose Breakfast | 4.69 | 4.7 | 936 | 85% |
| #10 | Downsview Restaurant | 4.69 | 4.7 | 419 | 81% |
LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.
Best for
How the places are rated
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★ 4.5 – 5.020 places (44%)
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★ 4.0 – 4.424 places (53%)
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★ 3.5 – 3.90 places (0%)
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★ < 3.51 places (2%)
What reviewers talk about
Share of 250 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Food80%
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Service & staff60%
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Atmosphere28%
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Price & value22%
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Waiting & crowds21%
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Location6%
Top Cities for Diner in Canada
Top Rated Diners
Whatever 75
#1
Knight Street Cafe
#2
The George Street Diner
#3
Istanbul Charcoal Grill
#4
Greek To Go
#5
Crystal Thani Kitchen And Bar
#6
Queen Star Restaurant
#7
Taste Of Thailand Cuisine
#8
Richies Family Restaurant
#9
Avenue Diner
#10
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Waterloo
#11
Coal Miners Cafe
#12
Top Reviewed Diners
The George Street Diner
#1
Richies Family Restaurant
#2
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Waterloo
#3
Taste Of Thailand Cuisine
#4
Istanbul Charcoal Grill
#5
Bar 244
#6
Knight Street Cafe
#7
Avenue Diner
#8
Greek To Go
#9
Whatever 75
#10
Coal Miners Cafe
#11
Crystal Thani Kitchen And Bar
#12
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Crystal Thani Kitchen And Bar
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Istanbul Charcoal Grill
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Queen Star Restaurant
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Taste Of Thailand Cuisine
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Richies Family Restaurant
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The George Street Diner
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Whatever 75
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Bar 244
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Avenue Diner
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Symposium Cafe Restaurant Waterloo
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Knight Street Cafe
Quick facts
- How many places in the “Diner” category are listed in Canada?
- There are 45 places in the “Diner” category in Canada on LocalGuideWorld.
- What are the 10 best places in the “Diner” category in Canada?
- By LocalGuideWorld score: Haidilao Hot Pot Markham - 海底捞火锅, Loukoumaki x Smashed+, Northern Cafe, Egglinton Grill, Pizza Perfect and Diner.
- Which place in the “Diner” category in Canada has the highest rating?
- Haidilao Hot Pot Markham - 海底捞火锅, rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 7,413 reviews.
- Which place in the “Diner” category in Canada has the most reviews?
- Haidilao Hot Pot Markham - 海底捞火锅, with 7,413 reviews.
- What is the average rating of places in the “Diner” category in Canada?
- 4.4 out of 5 on average, based on 66,709 reviews.
Reviews
Unfortunately this seems like a place that used to be great but now serves very barebones level food for very inflated prices. For example a club sandwich was $18 and did not come with fries, which was an additional $7. Breakfast items were similar prices for very basic offerings.
Service was friendly and ambience was neat as a very old school diner with a lot of history, but we couldn't justify the prices for what you got food wise. Oh and it's cash only.
Service was friendly and ambience was neat as a very old school diner with a lot of history, but we couldn't justify the prices for what you got food wise. Oh and it's cash only.
A little pricey but there are lots of specials to take advantage of. Loads of options and a nice atmosphere, one of my favorite date locations. Our server Emily was a class act, quick and pleasant despite being pretty much the only server on a busy Friday afternoon!
Such a nice atmosphere with beautiful paintings. Emily was a great server and the food was amazing.
First time visit. Presentation of food was beautiful. Delicious. Even the salt and pepper shakers were gleaming!
Old world charm and inviting atmosphere.
Thanks for the wonderful service Viv!
Old world charm and inviting atmosphere.
Thanks for the wonderful service Viv!
Visited this place twice and ordered in multiple times - all the food is great! One of the best Thai food places in Etobicoke for sure! Special shoutout to North for his outstanding customer service on our recent visit - he was very friendly, could answer our questions about the menu and made good recommendations too!
We got the mango salad, butterfly pea tea, Thai fried rice with shrimp and tom yum noodle soup. We had plenty leftovers for our lunch the next day - good portion size for the price and all fresh ingredients.
We got the mango salad, butterfly pea tea, Thai fried rice with shrimp and tom yum noodle soup. We had plenty leftovers for our lunch the next day - good portion size for the price and all fresh ingredients.
We did a group catering order for a team event and everything was superb! The food was delicious and everyone loved it. The quantity for the price is great! Highly recommend!!
I have a nonverbal autistic teen, and this is his favourite place to go in Stratford. The staff is always lovely and welcoming. The food is perfect (popcorn chicken!) and the atmosphere is so fun. His dad and I also really enjoy the food. Vegetarian options are plentiful and delicious, and the milkshakes area great.
But mostly, it just feels like a place where everyone belongs.
But mostly, it just feels like a place where everyone belongs.
DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE.The worst experience ever in this bar. They don't understand the concept of customer service and how to communicate with them. We were mistreated so badly by the Bouncers who were on duty on November 25th Bollywood party night. In my whole life I have never came across with such a behavior from the staff.
You will feel mentally exhausted after visit to this bar and will be so tensed to ponder how can someone can behave and talk like this.
My request to all- if you are planning to go with your friends, drop the plan and never go to this place.
You will feel mentally exhausted after visit to this bar and will be so tensed to ponder how can someone can behave and talk like this.
My request to all- if you are planning to go with your friends, drop the plan and never go to this place.
I love it there. Tiny little place where you can have the real diner experience. The food is delicious & big portions and they are very fast at orders. Theit bread is extra tasty. However, I wish there were some more options or alternatives for vegans/ vegetarians.
It’s my birthday and this was my first choice of restaurants to eat at. The food at Taste of Thailand was delicious! We loved the crab Rangoon especially. We ordered their platter, pad Thai, and mango dessert & received shrimp chip on the house! A meal costs between $20-30 but feeds at least 4 meals! I would highly recommend ordering from here!
If as a girl you wanna be assaulted by guys it's the best place ever....
The club is full of weird men and the security doesn't seem to care. The music could be better.
The club is full of weird men and the security doesn't seem to care. The music could be better.
I’ve been fortunate to have visited a lot of Turkish restaurants around GTA, and the food here was just just above average. We had their mixed platter, which was very good, served with fresh bread. Their chicken wings fell a little flat and were borderline burnt but good. I love Beytis and that was good but lacked flavour which disappointed me. Their mixed salad was superb. Service and seating were very good! The locality is great for walks. Street parking is available but parking lots are available within walking distance too.
The food was delicious! Started off with the salad which was really fresh, juicy with a light salad dressing which was perfect as it wasn’t overpowering. The main course was super well cooked the meat was tender, juicy and well seasoned. The rice was perfectly tender really well cooked along with the bread being fresh and soft. Overall service was great.
We had dinner here last night for the first time and Whatever75 is now the only place we want to eat in Stratford. Friendly staff, delicious food, fun atmosphere. I had the gochu-bang chicken sandwich and it was everything a chicken sandwich should be. Perfectly fried chicken, flavorful sauce with just the right amount of spice and the pickled cabbage was a perfect contrast. Macaron salad was just what my 80s inner child wanted. Highly recommend!
Great quality food! Tried the veggie omelet, and it was super! Recommended 👌
Taste of Thailand is a Thai family - owned. If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, it truly captures the essence of home-cooked meals from afar. I just wanted to share to let you know you have very good Sushi and Thai restaurant in Etobicoke! 🤤
A delight to have this diner in the neighborhood. Breakfast and burgers are a staple in this part of the world! Affordable, speedy and tasty. I think we can all support small business and enjoy a few fries along the way!
Amazing place to grab some brunch! We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks and food. We got a dill caesar, monte cristo, bacon skillet, and a pea meal benny. The food arrived quickly and the environment was so cute. Will be back the next time we’re in town.
It really looks like a 1950s diner. Personally not a fan of the quality of the food, but definitely go here for the experience!
Went there on a Sunday night. The restaurant is pretty chill by itself. The food is amazing. We did tried their Tom Yum Pad Thai (their shrimps are huge 😋), Pineapple Fried Rice, and my friend got Khao Soi with Lobster. Food décor is absolutely on point. The flavour is beyond our expectations. If you want to give Thai cuisine a try, please go to Crystal, highly recommend!!
The only thing we concern is that it took us a little bit long to be served as they had only one server, and she was running back and forth from the kitchen to the front.
But yes, absolutely worth it!!
The only thing we concern is that it took us a little bit long to be served as they had only one server, and she was running back and forth from the kitchen to the front.
But yes, absolutely worth it!!
Just loved this place! I had the breakfast burrito and some delicious mimosas. Very laid back, cool staff, good service, nice chill street seating on this particular Saturday morning.
One of my favourite spots in all of Toronto!! The service is some of the friendliest I've ever had. Our server was very thoughtful about making sure we'd enjoy what we ordered, from explaining what came with the breakfast sandwich, to clarifying that the iced tea was not sweetened and bringing over a sugar syrup with it.
The food is sooo fresh and delicious. I'm a poutine lover and their curry poutine was incredible. You can tell the eggs are high quality by the beautiful colour of the yolk.
Can't wait to come back.
The food is sooo fresh and delicious. I'm a poutine lover and their curry poutine was incredible. You can tell the eggs are high quality by the beautiful colour of the yolk.
Can't wait to come back.
Don’t let the exterior confuse you- this spot has AMAZING food, prices, and service.
They have been open for 24 years and are a staple in the neighbourhood.
They have been open for 24 years and are a staple in the neighbourhood.
I really loved this place and would definitely return! My friend and I caught up here over dinner and were lucky to experience their Summerlicious menu! It was so yummy!! Seriously amazing tasting food with great flavour. Their coconut soup is AMAZING! Noodles were unreal. Shrimp was well cooked. Mango pudding was so yum. The service was fabulous- Katie was so kindly and bubbly. The booth was so comfortable and I love being comfortable when eating. The ambiance is gorgeous! I’m surprised this place only has 4.3 stars. It deserves 4.7 at least. Will return :)
The vibes were great and the food was fantastic. The food had great presentation and flavors, and the service was great as well. Will definitely be back
DO NOT recommended this establishment!!! Visiting from Vancouver , we came across this bar that had a sign listing “free cover entrance all night”. However, cover fees were charged and pocketed by the bouncers. No duty of care was provided to the customer from all levels of staff. In addition, after requesting to speak to the Manager, no explanation was given and to make matters worse , we were walked out on by her.
Poor service and uncleanliness environment. As you can tell from the other reviews , we would not return and highly encourage others to avoid this bar.
Poor service and uncleanliness environment. As you can tell from the other reviews , we would not return and highly encourage others to avoid this bar.
I came with my friends here. Oh my god. The worst service I have ever received. Almost every order we got was wrong. We waited almost an hour for food and the order came wrong. There was a hair in the omelette, when we asked them they just took it back and brought it back within a minute. Would not recommend at all! Food was bad, like really bad. Home fries looked all green. Bad experience.
Classic, well made diner breakfast, classic prices, love the mom and pop vibe. In 2023 Toronto where everything is overpriced and overhyped, it is nice to be able to go out for a decent breakfast without breaking the bank.
So far, this is the best place for a weekend brunch. Why spend so much money on fancy restaurants when it's so chill and comfortable here? The staff is incredibly nice and always smiling.
Always like to enjoy Turkish Charcoal flavours here. Great service nice and friendly staff.
Minor hiccup where my Pide order was mixed up with different item but they were able to bring it out before we finished our dinner.
Turkish tea at the end with tasteful Kunafe was amazing.
Keep it up guys 👍
Minor hiccup where my Pide order was mixed up with different item but they were able to bring it out before we finished our dinner.
Turkish tea at the end with tasteful Kunafe was amazing.
Keep it up guys 👍
Really enjoyed this little Greek gem of a restaurant, right across from masonville mall.
Stopped in for lunch / late breakfast on a Sunday and although they were busy we've were seated quickly.
Service was very good, friendly, and the food came out fast.
Chicken Caesar wrap and fries were bomb. Sausage and Eggs and home fries were very good, gravy on the poutine was bland and flavorless, just needed some salt, they use shredded cheese instead of curds, and the coleslaw had no dressing at all.. was just shredded cabbage.
Overall great experience, will be back.
Stopped in for lunch / late breakfast on a Sunday and although they were busy we've were seated quickly.
Service was very good, friendly, and the food came out fast.
Chicken Caesar wrap and fries were bomb. Sausage and Eggs and home fries were very good, gravy on the poutine was bland and flavorless, just needed some salt, they use shredded cheese instead of curds, and the coleslaw had no dressing at all.. was just shredded cabbage.
Overall great experience, will be back.
It was our first time and maybe the only one. It is a decent place for a casual hangout if you cannot decide on any particular place. 3 stars because the food was just not up to the mark and the cutlery was a bit disoriented. It was a bit tasteless, both omelettes and my Benedict . My friend barely ate her breakfast and left 80% of her meal and seemed disappointed as we were too. Maybe other late afternoon meals are fine but breakfast wasn’t. Although customer service is really good. Staff is very nice, friendly. I waited couple minutes at the door to be seated and a nice gentleman took me to the table. Amazing hospitality and ambience is good too.
Knight Street Cafe is a family run, all day breakfast spot. No frills, neighbourhood spot.
Busy on a late Saturday morning with a continuous stream of people coming in.
- Coffee ($3.00) - came by several times to refill our cups. However, their coffee is light. Better off grabbing a cup of joe from Pallet.
- Knight burger ($13.95) - soup of the day (chicken noodle) had good flavour. The burger (7oz) was massive. Beef had a nice char but was still tender. Wish they toasted the bun.
- Corned beef hash ($17.95) - corned beef was juicy and decent amount of vegetables. Hash browns could have been crispier.
- 2x Knight St. special ($12.95) - sausage had a good bite, reminded me Hungarian style.
- Butter tarts - complimentary butter tarts. My favourite part of our visit.
Decent portions at KSC.
Busy on a late Saturday morning with a continuous stream of people coming in.
- Coffee ($3.00) - came by several times to refill our cups. However, their coffee is light. Better off grabbing a cup of joe from Pallet.
- Knight burger ($13.95) - soup of the day (chicken noodle) had good flavour. The burger (7oz) was massive. Beef had a nice char but was still tender. Wish they toasted the bun.
- Corned beef hash ($17.95) - corned beef was juicy and decent amount of vegetables. Hash browns could have been crispier.
- 2x Knight St. special ($12.95) - sausage had a good bite, reminded me Hungarian style.
- Butter tarts - complimentary butter tarts. My favourite part of our visit.
Decent portions at KSC.
Came from Mississauga and was not disappointed:)
Amazing food, great portions - we recieved a complimentary lentil soup which was a delicious surprise! :)
The ambience is quite pretty, the in-house garlic and tzatziki sauces were phenomenal & the owner is very warm and welcoming!!
Will definitely be coming back!
Amazing food, great portions - we recieved a complimentary lentil soup which was a delicious surprise! :)
The ambience is quite pretty, the in-house garlic and tzatziki sauces were phenomenal & the owner is very warm and welcoming!!
Will definitely be coming back!
I placed an order over the phone this evening. the man that took my order was very polite, order was placed nice and quick. I ordered
1 Greek Vegetarian Platter
1 Chicken Filet with Shrimp
Both platters where delicious 😋
i would definitely recommend to try this place out! deliver was quick which is always great aswell
1 Greek Vegetarian Platter
1 Chicken Filet with Shrimp
Both platters where delicious 😋
i would definitely recommend to try this place out! deliver was quick which is always great aswell
A "cash only" establishment, but with an ATM right there in the diner that gives them $2 on top of every transaction. Pancakes were covered in black specks and tasted like oil. The milkshake wasn't bad.