Jaques Cafe Bistro

When I need a place with good breakfast, a cozy, familiar vibe, and maybe one of the best shaded patios ever, I come here. The Diner Bistro is that secret you don’t want to share with anyone, lest it start getting packed. For one, it’s nestled in a gorgeous part of Grimsby that directly faces the Niagara escarpment. There’s no sight quite like it while you eat. The staff feel like they’ve always been your friends, and the service is top notch. And yes, all the standard diner fare is worth trying, though the Italian poached eggs (which come bathed in a beautiful, homemade marinara) is a no-brainer. But here’s the real secret: The pizza here is deadly. I’m borderline obsessed with pizza. I’ve had it all, thanks to a past professional life in which I never stopped traveling. This pizza is just something else. I’d say that, style wise, it’s closer to Roman than anything else. It boasts a consistent crispness across the entire pie, not just the edge. And some parts are a little burnt, which makes it flirt with Napoli style pizza. It’s like a hybrid of the two, which is just irrefutably awesome. There’s a slight tang to the sauce, which means it isn’t sweet… which is also awesome. Tomato sauce should not be sweet. And every topping tastes like it was sourced locally. Just get it. Everything’s homemade too, and you can see the tomatoes they grow for their dishes right outside. Don’t skip this place next time you’re in Grimsby. But don’t tell too many people about it either.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Lorraine, you are the best ever. Your recommendations were all spot on. The food was delicious, priced fairly, all home made and our server was just the sweetest thing on earth. Patio was nice and shady, food came out in awesome time and we loved every single thing we ordered. Would give ten stars if I could!!

First time here. Recommended by a new friend and said the prices are reasonable and breakfast is great. They ARE reasonably priced with NORMAL specials each day of the week. Nothing crazy so it's all stable. We went for breakfast at noon, but it was burger day and we got burgers. So good! Darn it, we gotta go back for breakfast ;). Weekends are PACKED! Treat yourself mid week and check it out, seats were available for lunch right away for us. Such a nice witty host and I think one of the owners.