The Diner

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

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

A British tradition is to have a roast beef with Yorkshire pudding on Sunday. Since we don't have carveries here The Diner is your destination for a proper English dinner. We started with a bowl of homemade mulligatawny soup. Then a good portion of roast beef, fresh vegetables and a proper four inch tall Yorkshire pudding. Then a piece of apple pie with cheese slice. For that England feel without the cost of a airfare give The Diner a try. They also serve English style black pudding with a full English Breakfast.

Went back again but this time had the 6 oz sirloin steak. Done just right with a pile of fried onions and mushrooms on top. The roasted potatoes were done the English way. Nice and crispy on the outside and just perfect inside. Big pile of carrots, cauliflower, also added a Yorkshire with gravy. Still one of my favourite destination for that British meal.

The charming elderly people that run this restaurant have got the classic British humour down pat… dry, sarcastic wit with a healthy dose of self-deprecation.