The Diner
You'll Come Back To
Homemade fried chicken, legendary Reuben sandwiches, and milkshakes worth crossing town for — all in a room that feels like home.
Why Winnipeg keeps coming back
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A Proper Diner,
Done Right
Step inside and you're somewhere else. The TVs show Dukes of Hazzard. The booths are warm. The staff actually want to be here — and it shows in every plate they bring out.
At Dave and LaVerne's Modern Diner on Lakewood Blvd, the food is made to satisfy: homemade fried chicken, stacked Reuben sandwiches, smash burgers, arancini, and caramel milkshakes that guests won't stop talking about. Come hungry. Leave happy. Book ahead — it fills up fast.
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Words from the Table
"The arancini was even better than some we had in Rome — and that's saying a lot. The Reuben, the smash burger, the fish and chips… every plate delivered. The staff were warm and never intrusive, and the wait for a table of six was exactly what the host said it would be. This place is a genuine hidden gem."
"The caramel milkshake was a 10/10 — no exaggeration. Food was at the table in 10 minutes flat and it was delicious. They even offered to split our plates between two dishes without us asking. That's the kind of place this is."
"We've been twice and both times were outstanding. The Reuben, the homemade fried chicken with fries, the Oklahoma Smash Burger — every single one was exactly what a diner should taste like. We'll keep coming back."
"The servers are attentive and genuinely happy to be there. The Ruben sandwich and Cobb salad were both incredible and very generous portions. The 50s vibe — the TVs, the atmosphere — it all works. Book ahead. You'll want to."
Plan Your Visit
We're open every day of the week. Weekends fill up — calling ahead is always a good idea.
Come Hungry,
Leave Happy
We're on Lakewood Blvd in Winnipeg. Plenty of parking, and worth every bit of the drive.
Fri–Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sunday 11 AM – 10 PM
Mickey