Parkcrest Diner - Burnaby

Great hidden joint (not gem ok). Warp back in time and enjoy daytime eats and coffee in this wonderfully preserved classic diner. Daily specials are wallet friendly, service with a smile, the chef proudly wears a hat. Cash debit only. Burgers were ok for what it is. The fries are pretty lacklustre, but it 's a nice joint to kick back for an hour or so when in the 'hood. Movies would want to be filmed here. Despite not loving this place, I do want these places to survive in neighbourhoods. I got a community feel and those things are cherished. Meal type: Brunch Price per person: CA$10–20 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot

I really enjoyed my experience. The Cantonese speaking owners have a really well run operation for a small team. The cafe is well maintained and offers a vintage vibe. I stopped in for breakfast and my coffee was constantly refilled, condiments were brought without needing to be requested, food was reasonably priced, quality was so so with the hash browns. What really impressed me was the community vibe there were a lot of local regulars right at opening one of their regulars helped set up the patio set outside and they were catching up with their friends for a regular meet up. The lady who was serving everyone remembered multiple orders of her regulars and was very warm and welcoming to everyone in both English Cantonese. She never stopped moving getting coffee prepared, taking orders, delivering orders, checking in, gossiping with her regulars, coordinating with her husband in the kitchen or manning the till. The husband chef was constantly cooking and also managed to step out for a quick chat with some regulars while grabbing some coffee. Came for the food but stayed for the positive vibes to kick off a busy weekend. Overall, well done! Parking: Spots right out front, plenty of parking available for a Saturday morning Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: CA$10–20 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Denver Omelette Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot

The atmosphere is like going back to the early seventies. Friendly service both times we went. Good prices old fashioned food. No sourdough bread so had to pay extra each time for rye bread. Breakfast first time and yesterday I had an old fashioned club house. Real turkey, was good. Old style crinkle fries were crispy. Love the nostalgic feel. Not fancy food just good prices and old style food. Even has Salisbury steak on the menu. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Clubhouse with Fries

Old time diner feel which I liked, but the food was very mediocre. Relatively inexpensive and shows in quality of the food. Will not return Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$10–20 Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot

Old school cool. Tony Soprano would feel right at home. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4