Food was okay, gravy tasted like someone put their cigarette in it. service was slow and prices are kind of stupid for the portion size… after seeing all the reviews i just wish i had a better experience:(
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Home Fries
Dani Atkinson
I have tried many breakfast joints all over Ontario. The Lancer is the Answer guys.I always come back. It's always 10/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
CAROLYN VU
I grew up in the Niagara region and I've dined at Lancer since I was young and always had good food and experiences. I decided to come back today and be nostalgic but had a terrible experience. To start off my experience, I was seated very quickly since it was Tuesday around 10am. My server Carol recommended the Eggs Benedict and it's one of my favourite dishes. When my Eggs Benedict came out the eggs were poached to the point they have become hard boil but I disregarded that because I thought it was was a new method and happily tried it. While I was eating Carol brought my bill and left I was obviously confused so I asked the first waitress I saw why I was given the bill and the response was "I don't know, I'm not your server Carol is" she offered to take it back and I was okay. Then I noticed all the tables around me were asked how their food was by Carol but she skipped me (mind you being asked that isn't significant to me but it's the fact I wasn't being given the same quality service.) I then worked up the courage to ask Carol about her behaviour.The conversation went along the lines of me asking why she brought me the bill when I was still clearly eating and I didn't ask for it, Carol "Customers are typically given their bill mid meal because Breakfast is fast" I did say "well I have never had that done to me before" And 2 things! If that's the case why didn't the other waitress also say that since its part of the "breakfast culture" and other than me there were 5 other occupied tables; where was the rush? I did also notice no one else was just sent their bills, they were asked before hand or when they were finished they asked. I then address how I noticed Carol skipped me when she was doing her rounds and her reason is that "you were on your phone." If it matters, I wasn't speaking to anyone, I was checking an email. I don't believe that is a good enough because she asked other diners while they were talking with one another and I dined alone. I finished the conversation by saying "I felt uncomfortable with what you did and I don't appreciate it." Carol didn't apologize she said okay and walked away.I am not a confrontational person, I know the customer service industry is not for the weak and I treat everyone with the respect and that be reciprocated through the service I get. I sat down quietly, ordered quickly, and didn't make a fuss about my food because I was being optimistic and thought they had a new method. I only addressed the personal issues I had with Carol and there was no action taken from her side, maybe she was having a hard morning. I felt embarrassed that I was treated this way and feeling the need to speak up about it.Go to Lancer at your own risk, but for me it's time to move forth from this establishment. I wish all the best for Lancer and their business for years to come. Just disappointed the people they've let in.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Home Fries
Anthony Spano
Food is consistently hot and fresh every time. The atmosphere is always that classic diner that makes you feel nostalgic. Get place for a luncheon. You are never waiting long for a meal. Plus the owner is a great guy and you can tell he cares about his
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frexx Henry
Great place for breakfast in St. CATHERINE'S. Great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Brian Daigle
50 years of doing breakfast splendidly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lisa jenckes
Always a hello ,very friendly,great food,no complaints,will only come here for home fries, sometimes we will get a cup of seasoning to bring
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gerry hotson
A classic breakfast restaurant! Friendly staff and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Caira
This is as classic a breakfast diner as you’d get anywhere. Great service, tasty breakfast and there’s even a lunch counter!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Smeed
This is a great place to grab breakfast, it's your traditional greasy spoon except the food is delicious.
If welfare was a restaurant this would be it. Burnt acid coffee, very salty bacon that's dry, the 18$chicken Caesar salad was lettuce and dry flavorless chicken...and vinigary dressing...the restaurant is filthy and if you don't know what food should taste like this is your place. The only thing we could finish was the bread and eggs... Suitable for homeless people and welfare bums who waste their money. Same prices as Pelham street grill which is phenomenal in taste quality and atmosphere....go there instead!Reply: If every single aspect of the breakfast was very low quality we're not going to bother complaining about every single thing. We just unfortunately accidentally chose a low-quality restaurant. I pay the same $ for a chicken and Brie salad that is freakin amazing at Empty Bellies. Yes we were asked if "everything is to our liking? Can I see your receipt?" And our response was not "yes". I rolled my eyes and looked disgusted (?) and my boyfriend who was closer to the cash stalled in answering looked back at me and mumbled "well I wouldn't say that". (?)It's not our habit to tell the wait staff that the food is all very poor quality. It wasn't a "mistake " or "error". It simply is that The Lancer is very low quality and anyone who's looking for a delicious meal shouldn't waste their $ here. It was no surprise to us that the table behind us and the table beside us we're also complaining about the low quality, weren't happy with their meal, and decided to leave. If I didn't pay the same I do elsewhere a delicious good quality restaurants even half decent restaurants I wouldn't have bothered leaving a bad review. I felt the breakfast was a total waste of money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeremy Siegel
Quick fast service, delicious food and well priced. Best breakfast in st catharines. Kids menu super well priced as well. Old style dinner brings me back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Waltz
Wonderful place for breakfast. Super friendly staff. Food came out fast and was cooked to perfection. Fed a family of 4 for $60 and even had some leftovers. Their special spice they use on the home fries is unmatched!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Eggs with Home Fries and Rye Toast, Lancer Special Eggs Hash Browns Toast and Gyro Meat They Forgot the Tzatziki Sauce, Gyro Meat
Scott Joyce
First time trying this place, and ordered a cheese and mushroom omelet. But no mushrooms and only 2 cheese slices for the omelet. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Shajid Islam
Amazing staff, very good quality for price of food! New patio is extremely nice!
Food was okay, gravy tasted like someone put their cigarette in it. service was slow and prices are kind of stupid for the portion size… after seeing all the reviews i just wish i had a better experience:(
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Home Fries
I have tried many breakfast joints all over Ontario. The Lancer is the Answer guys.I always come back. It's always 10/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I grew up in the Niagara region and I've dined at Lancer since I was young and always had good food and experiences. I decided to come back today and be nostalgic but had a terrible experience. To start off my experience, I was seated very quickly since it was Tuesday around 10am. My server Carol recommended the Eggs Benedict and it's one of my favourite dishes. When my Eggs Benedict came out the eggs were poached to the point they have become hard boil but I disregarded that because I thought it was was a new method and happily tried it. While I was eating Carol brought my bill and left I was obviously confused so I asked the first waitress I saw why I was given the bill and the response was "I don't know, I'm not your server Carol is" she offered to take it back and I was okay. Then I noticed all the tables around me were asked how their food was by Carol but she skipped me (mind you being asked that isn't significant to me but it's the fact I wasn't being given the same quality service.) I then worked up the courage to ask Carol about her behaviour.The conversation went along the lines of me asking why she brought me the bill when I was still clearly eating and I didn't ask for it, Carol "Customers are typically given their bill mid meal because Breakfast is fast" I did say "well I have never had that done to me before" And 2 things! If that's the case why didn't the other waitress also say that since its part of the "breakfast culture" and other than me there were 5 other occupied tables; where was the rush? I did also notice no one else was just sent their bills, they were asked before hand or when they were finished they asked. I then address how I noticed Carol skipped me when she was doing her rounds and her reason is that "you were on your phone." If it matters, I wasn't speaking to anyone, I was checking an email. I don't believe that is a good enough because she asked other diners while they were talking with one another and I dined alone. I finished the conversation by saying "I felt uncomfortable with what you did and I don't appreciate it." Carol didn't apologize she said okay and walked away.I am not a confrontational person, I know the customer service industry is not for the weak and I treat everyone with the respect and that be reciprocated through the service I get. I sat down quietly, ordered quickly, and didn't make a fuss about my food because I was being optimistic and thought they had a new method. I only addressed the personal issues I had with Carol and there was no action taken from her side, maybe she was having a hard morning. I felt embarrassed that I was treated this way and feeling the need to speak up about it.Go to Lancer at your own risk, but for me it's time to move forth from this establishment. I wish all the best for Lancer and their business for years to come. Just disappointed the people they've let in.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Home Fries
Food is consistently hot and fresh every time. The atmosphere is always that classic diner that makes you feel nostalgic. Get place for a luncheon. You are never waiting long for a meal. Plus the owner is a great guy and you can tell he cares about his
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for breakfast in St. CATHERINE'S. Great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
50 years of doing breakfast splendidly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a hello ,very friendly,great food,no complaints,will only come here for home fries, sometimes we will get a cup of seasoning to bring
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A classic breakfast restaurant! Friendly staff and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is as classic a breakfast diner as you’d get anywhere. Great service, tasty breakfast and there’s even a lunch counter!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great place to grab breakfast, it's your traditional greasy spoon except the food is delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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If welfare was a restaurant this would be it. Burnt acid coffee, very salty bacon that's dry, the 18$chicken Caesar salad was lettuce and dry flavorless chicken...and vinigary dressing...the restaurant is filthy and if you don't know what food should taste like this is your place. The only thing we could finish was the bread and eggs... Suitable for homeless people and welfare bums who waste their money. Same prices as Pelham street grill which is phenomenal in taste quality and atmosphere....go there instead!Reply: If every single aspect of the breakfast was very low quality we're not going to bother complaining about every single thing. We just unfortunately accidentally chose a low-quality restaurant. I pay the same $ for a chicken and Brie salad that is freakin amazing at Empty Bellies. Yes we were asked if "everything is to our liking? Can I see your receipt?" And our response was not "yes". I rolled my eyes and looked disgusted (?) and my boyfriend who was closer to the cash stalled in answering looked back at me and mumbled "well I wouldn't say that". (?)It's not our habit to tell the wait staff that the food is all very poor quality. It wasn't a "mistake " or "error". It simply is that The Lancer is very low quality and anyone who's looking for a delicious meal shouldn't waste their $ here. It was no surprise to us that the table behind us and the table beside us we're also complaining about the low quality, weren't happy with their meal, and decided to leave. If I didn't pay the same I do elsewhere a delicious good quality restaurants even half decent restaurants I wouldn't have bothered leaving a bad review. I felt the breakfast was a total waste of money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Quick fast service, delicious food and well priced. Best breakfast in st catharines. Kids menu super well priced as well. Old style dinner brings me back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful place for breakfast. Super friendly staff. Food came out fast and was cooked to perfection. Fed a family of 4 for $60 and even had some leftovers. Their special spice they use on the home fries is unmatched!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Eggs with Home Fries and Rye Toast, Lancer Special Eggs Hash Browns Toast and Gyro Meat They Forgot the Tzatziki Sauce, Gyro Meat
First time trying this place, and ordered a cheese and mushroom omelet. But no mushrooms and only 2 cheese slices for the omelet. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Amazing staff, very good quality for price of food! New patio is extremely nice!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5