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This is a simple, homey shop located near Kits, just a short distance away from UBC. They have a fairly large menu consisting of British comfort food. I had their One-Piece Fish & Chips (with Haddock) and Traditional British Breakfast. The food was very tasty and the prices were more than reasonable. The service was also quite friendly. This is definitely a place worth checking out.
One-Piece Fish & Chips, Haddock ($12.80):
4/5
The fish was fairly generous in size and was coated in a wonderful layer of crispy batter. I haven't had haddock many times before; the meat I guess was kind of like cod and was quite tender and juicy. I don't think the quality of the fish was as good as a place like Fish Counter, but it was still good and not fishy. I absolutely loved the fries, which were also very crispy on the outside, while being tender and starchy on the interior.
Traditional British Breakfast ($9.95):
3.5/5
This came with bacon, eggs, sausage, baked beans, fried tomatoes, hashbrowns, fried bread, and toast. This was the first time that I've ever had fried bread and I have to say, I've been missing out. The bread was wonderfully crispy and absolutely soaked in oil/grease in the most wonderful, delicious way. It's certainly not going to be for everyone, but I absolutely loved it. The bacon was tasty and the sausages were juicy with a nice bit of spice. I also enjoyed the beans, which were tender and had a nice bit of sweetness. I did find the eggs to be underseasoned and also a bit undercooked (which was my fault for not specifying how I wanted my eggs to be - I actually like my eggs overmedium/overhard). The hashbrowns were pretty disappointing for me; they were mushy and not crispy, and also quite underseasoned/bland.
Summary:
Food: 4/5
Price: 4/5
Service: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
Recommendations: Fish & Chips, Fry Bread
I visited the Diner practically every week when I was a student. The atmosphere is friendly, the food is rich and tasty, and the quantity is well worth every cent. I loved every moment I spent there, and especially enjoyed chatting to the staff, all of whom were happy to help and chat.
The lady who owns the diner is a treasure, so is her daughter, who often helps out, and her granddaughter who is perfectly adorable.
As other reviews have mentioned, the staff has a sarcastic sense of humour, but that's all it is. I'm not white, and I've never seen or experienced anything like racism in this place, on the contrary, I've felt accepted and even spoiled. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys British food, and a friendly but relaxed atmosphere.
I'd recommend any of the pies, the brunch, or, my personal favourite, the Bangers and Mash. I'd also recommend the milkshakes, the owner makes them personally, and they are amazing.
Had the breakfast there today and it was brilliant really like back home in Ireland ask for the black pudding with it
The lady serving comes across as being rude but that is British humour that might go over the heads of some Canadians who don't understand so if your easily offended by a bit of sarcasm probably not the place for you.
Really enjoyed it will he be back for another breakfast soon
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