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    Elsie's Diner

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    209 reviews
    #7 of 67 Restaurants in Owen Sound
    $$ - $$$, American, Diner, Canadian
    104 Shane St, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7, Canada
    +1 519-372-2050
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    Open Now:8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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    Elsie's Diner is a 50's style licensed full service 64 seat diner incorporating the 50's style in both decor as well as food selection. Our diner provides old fashioned home style meals using fresh local ingredients for eat in or take out. From the moment you enter Elsie's Diner you feel like you are stepping back in time. Customers can sit in a booth or a stool at the counter, enjoy our great 50's music and order a meal that they know is made fresh in our kitchen using local ingredients. Our menu includes many old fashioned favorites like mac and cheese, meatloaf and burgers as well as floats, malt shakes and banana splits. There are plenty of nostalgic signs and memorabilia to look at…
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
    CUISINES
    American, Diner, Canadian
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
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    Reviewed December 10, 2018 via mobile
    Lunch

    Food was excellent. However, still serving plastic straws. Switch to paper would be more authentic for a fifties diner and environmental friendly.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Jeff B
    Reviewed November 11, 2018
    Great little stop for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!

    Lots to look at and reminisce about in this 50's diner! This place is always busy...and for good reason! The food is excellent! The staff work quickly to get you seated and ready to order. Our children love going here for breakfast!

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank GrandTour06903707181
    Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile
    Great!

    Great local favourite for Breakfast, Lunch or Supper. Good quality home cooking prepared promptly. Heathy portion sizes. A great spot.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank David L
    Reviewed October 28, 2018 via mobile
    Memory Lane

    I had researched places to eat in Owen Sound and saw Elsie's Diner mentioned. Say no more my husband and I love diners! When I saw the pictures I personally thought no place can look that shiny and clean. Well Elsie's Diner does. The red...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Chillmyway
    Reviewed October 8, 2018
    Family Thanksgiving

    Just went here on Saturday for a family thanksgiving, i think there were around 19 of us including my wheelchair bound FIL. Elsie's did a great job of accommodating us & Turkey Dinner was the special of the day. Food was great, my wife had...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Eamon F
    Reviewed September 25, 2018 via mobile
    Take lots of money and time!!

    The food is good. However, almost $30 for two sandwiches is just too expensive. It was also extremely slow. This is NOT a quick take out! Also, although my order was taken fairly promptly, several people left without placing an order as they were being...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank shelleys35
    Reviewed August 27, 2018 via mobile
    Cute retro spot fresh homemade food

    We went in for a late lunch on a rainy day. Fun retro spot with homemade burgers and fries. Will definitely go back to see, if the chicken it is known for, is as good as the burgers.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank 876JaneC
    Reviewed August 26, 2018 via mobile
    Great atmosphere

    We chose this diner because we are boaters and we were looking for a place to eat with parking for the truck and boat...and we were not disappointed. Very easy to get to off the hwy. Place was clean and very retro...some great history to...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Elicia Z
    Reviewed August 24, 2018 via mobile
    Great atmosphere!

    I totally loved the atmosphere at Elsie’s! We visited twice, once for breakfast and once for a late lunch. I had Elvis’ favourite sandwich which was good. They had many more fun, delicious options. As for lunch I got their Uber advertised and loved fried...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank ValsBagsRPacked
    Reviewed August 23, 2018
    Great food, 1950 themed

    Wife and I stopped in here while on vacation last week and had a great meal. Diner is 1950's themed and you could tell right away the place was good because it was full and a lot of locals. They have great diner type food...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank newadventure53
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