Small-yet-busy, Mission Diner offers up classic favourites and modern flavors at a reasonable price.
The outside isn't much to look at, and the inside is pretty plain too, but the food and the service are next level. My boyfriend and I dropped in on Christmas Eve for lunch, and were surprised by how busy it was for a day when the streets were so crowded.
I opted for the Mushroom Swiss burger with a cream of celery soup. Both were fantastic, and the homemade soup was hearty and hot: perfect for a cool day. Our server was friendly and totally on top of things, and the coffee cups never got a chance to empty. The Blackstone Benny that my boyfriend ordered looked fantastic (recommended by our server) and I didn't even get a taste...he devoured the whole plate.
Great experience overall, and I'll be back again soon, and with more friends next time.