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    Elsie's Diner

    187 Reviews
    #6 of 73 Restaurants in Owen Sound
    $$ - $$$American,
    Diner
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    Canadian
    104 Shane St, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7, Canada
    +1 519-372-2050
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    Overview
    4.0
    187 reviews
    • Excellent47%
    • Very good32%
    • Average14%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible3%
    Travellers talk about
    “burger” (23 reviews)
    “sundae” (2 reviews)
    “mac cheese” (2 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Diner, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    104 Shane St, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7, Canada
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    1 - 10 of 185 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Delicious

    Great meal, many gluten free options! Service was a little slow but great place! Wait staff friendly and helpful!

    Thank SaraMarko
    Reviewed June 6, 2018
    Excellent!

    We went for lunch and absolutely loved it! The food is excellent, and they give you enough for at least 1 more meal at home. Going to have to go back just for desserts, they all look so good but just didn't have enough room.

    Thank April D
    Reviewed May 28, 2018
    Delicious food & Beautifully styled Atmosphere!

    I highly recommend stopping in at Elsies Diner if you are looking for tasty food, quick and excellent service and a fun 50's experience! I have been here a couple times and I can assure you that it's worth the drive! The prices are great...More

    Thank BrittanyBMcNabb
    Reviewed May 27, 2018 via mobile
    Great food & Atmosphere

    This is such a cool place. The food and service was great and good prices too! A great spot if you're heading to sauble beach or in the area. It's worth the drive!

    Thank Jeremy W
    Reviewed May 26, 2018
    TERRIBLE FOOD & SERVICE

    This Diner has barely passable pub style food but that is where the good times end. Staff are not friendly, they were asked to substitute French fries for salad due to allergic condition and did so until the bill arrived and charged for salad. Very...More

    Thank Ken S
    Reviewed May 23, 2018
    Went for breakfast

    Waiting time was too long 35 minutes.Food wasn't too tasty. Tea and coffee wasn't hot enough . Waitress was great and friendly.

    Thank 63russianboy
    Reviewed May 20, 2018
    what a let down

    we planned our morning around some shopping then stopping in here for brunch ,then more shopping on our way home, well right off the start as we walked in the door the girl at the cash never even acknowledged us, then after a few minutes...More

    3  Thank daniel f
    Reviewed May 20, 2018
    A burger and a root (beer).

    If you happen to find yourself on Route 6 to Tobermory, you'll doubtless pass this castle of kitch and think 'Nahhh -looks too cute to be any good.' Despite some dissenting opinions on this page, four sophisticated adults -two from Canada and two from Australia,...More

    Thank Andrew W
    Reviewed March 24, 2018 via mobile
    Good Place

    Heard a lot about the place and had to try it out. Meal was good. Price was good. Staff was good but could have had more knowledge if menu. Other than that, all was good

    Thank Whiffle64
    Reviewed March 18, 2018 via mobile
    Worst food I’ve ever had

    Visited with my husband and 6 year old. My daughter wanted waffles which is a full size meal so I decided I wanted a kids meal hamburger since I was not very hungry. The waitress said I could not order a kids meal... but the...More

    1  Thank Stephanie P
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Diner, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
    Good for
    Groups, Local cuisine, Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Monday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Tuesday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Wednesday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Thursday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 104 Shane St, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7, Canada
    • Location: Canada  >  Ontario  >  Grey County  >  Owen Sound
    • Phone Number: +1 519-372-2050
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    Description
    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 while they enjoy their meal or they can play the 50's trivia card game set at each table. A casual fun place to eat great home style food.
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