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Electric Diner - Lister Block, Hamilton, ON

Electric Diner - Lister Block

4.4 (512)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Classic diner food electrified! Brunch daily, All Day Breakfast, Burgers from open to close. Electric Diner transforms from a bright and colourful 80s themed diner, to a Cocktails & Dreams vibe bar and restaurant at night. Executive Chef Jamie Ewing's modernizes classic American diner food, elevating nostalgic favourites with playful and creative twists.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    One of a kind, beautifully decorated 80's inspired diner! We cater to small and large groups, private events from showers to bachelorettes, birthdays, holiday parties, office get togethers and more! The food is elevated and flexible for all!
  • Private party contact
    Jamie Ewing: (416) 705-6861

Experiences

  • Patio Music Bingo Nights!

    Multiple dates available
    🎶 Join Us for Patio Music Bingo Night! 🎶 Get ready for a fun, interactive twist on the classic bingo game! Grab your smart phone and your friends for our Music Bingo Night! Each round features a new music theme, with clues played over the speakers — all you need to do is match the songs on your card! With a new card each round, the excitement never stops. Plus, each round winner takes home a $10 gift card to spend on delicious food and drinks at our restaurant! If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll bring the fun inside! Perfect for groups of all sizes and ages, it's a night of music, laughter, and great prizes. See you there! 🎉🍽️🎵
    Patio Music Bingo Nights! photo
  • Trivia Night hosted by Hub of the Hammer🧠

    Multiple dates available
    🧠 Trivia Night with Matt from Hub of the Hammer! 🧠 Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test at our Trivia Night, hosted by Matt from Hub of the Hammer! Join us for four exciting rounds: three rounds of general trivia and one brand-new themed round. The winning team will walk away with a $20 gift card to our restaurant! This event fills up fast, so be sure to make a reservation — it's the perfect night out for trivia lovers! See you there! 🎉🍔🍻
    Trivia Night hosted by Hub of the Hammer🧠 photo
  • The Goonies Interactive Movie Night 🏴‍☠️🍿

    Jul 24, 2025 only
    ✨ Hey you guys! ✨ We’re bringing the adventure to Electric Diner with an Interactive Movie Night featuring the ultimate ‘80s classic — The Goonies! 🏴‍☠️🍿 📅 Thursday, July 18th at 8PM 🎤 Hosted by Ash from Hub of the Hammer 💥 Expect laughs, audience participation, and all the nostalgic fun. Book a table through our website to lock in a great seat — it’s gonna be a blast! No tickets required, just gather your crew and come ready to do the truffle shuffle! #ElectricDinerHamOnt #InteractiveMovieNight #TheGoonies #HamOntEvents #ListerBlock #80sNight #HamOnt
    The Goonies Interactive Movie Night 🏴‍☠️🍿 photo

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What 512 people are saying

Electric Diner - Lister Block reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Great for brunch

  • Southern Ontario

    Child-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Electric Diner at Lister Block offers a dynamic, retro atmosphere with "amazing food" and "excellent servers." Known for its "fun and active ambience," it features a diverse menu, including standout burgers and unique dishes. Service can vary, but the vibrant setting and "friendly staff" make it a memorable choice for dining.
512 Reviews
  1. Bev

    Ottawa9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome waiter made sure we had everything we needed for our brunch. Great food choices for kids too.

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  2. Emily

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The servers were very nice and police however it took over an hour to receive our food. We ordered as soon as we sat down but the food was still very slow. They were very apologetic however we didn’t even have time to enjoy our meal since we had a show to go and watch soon after the food arrived.

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  3. Danielle

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a large group for my husband’s birthday and needed to add two extra people the morning of which they were super accommodating. They were prompt to seat us, took our cake to the kitchen, and our server was incredible. She was so friendly, attentive, fast, and went way above and beyond for us. They all even came to sing happy birthday. She was the best server we have had in years. Everyone raved about her and the food and the fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back again! Thank you for making my husband’s birthday so special. The vibe was vibbin 😁

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  4. Danielle

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was really good. The service on the other hand was dismal. We sat down around 815 there was a large group and another table of 4 in the restaurant that I saw. It took 15 minutes till some one saw us. Then we were asked have you been looked after. Clearly not reading the table as we only had menus. I ordered a drink and we ordered our apps and mains at the same time. The food came out before I got my drink. Table checks were none existent. We went here to test it out as we have a party of 20ppl looking for a place to celebrate and heard good things about. We will not be bringing our group here.

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  5. Dianna

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great team lunch event. Good food and service. Great location.

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  6. Kerri

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow getting food but was Father’s Day and made fresh. Bit pricey but waitress was great.

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  7. Jim

    Exclusive1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Get the chicken and waffles you won’t be disappointed

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  8. Heather

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun place for kids of all ages. Met the owner who is absolutely delightful. Kids and adults live their meals. There is something for everyone.

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  9. Sandra

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere. Service was great and good food.

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  10. Kathleen

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went Sunday morning for brunch. We’ve been before. It was a really nice day so we sat on the patio. Everything is always great just service was a little bit slow but it was busy so we didn’t mind

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FAQs

Electric Diner - Lister Block does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Electric Diner - Lister Block is rated 4.4 stars by 512 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Electric Diner - Lister Block

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King William and James St North
  • Neighbourhood
    Hamilton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    One of a kind, beautifully decorated 80's inspired diner! We cater to small and large groups, private events from showers to bachelorettes, birthdays, holiday parties, office get togethers and more! The food is elevated and flexible for all!
  • Private party contact
    Jamie Ewing: (416) 705-6861
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