120 Diner

This place is a gem! We discovered 120 Diner online when looking for stand-​up comedy in the city, and it definitely delivered. To me, it had all the ingredients of a perfect Saturday night: beer, poutine, and some good, dark humour.
THE GOOD:
— 120D has a good ol’ diner menu — think nachos, burgers, and poutine with crowd-​pleasing twists. My man and I shared the No Name Poutine, which came with avocado, sour cream, and blue cheese in addition to the curds and gravy. In other words, it was all of my favourite things on one plate. Two big thumbs up here, but be wary if you’re not a blue cheese fan — it was pungent!
— The show was over two hours and featured an awesome lineup of comedians, each with their own style and flair. You’re bound to find someone that leaves you cracking up. As someone who loves stand-​up comedy and regularly watches the comedic greats on YouTube (I’m Louis C.K.‘s biggest fan), it was refreshing to see some new faces — and enjoy them live!
— The show was actually free of charge, making for a memorable and affordable date night.
THE BAD:
— No complaints here — ⁵⁄₅ stars!
I think 120 Diner is one of the city’s best kept secrets, and I can’t wait to return. If you could do with some laughs during your next night out, be sure to swing by.

LOVE-​LOVE-​LOVE THE 120 DINER!!! We are jazz lovers and the 120 recently introduced FABULOUS JAZZ 6 NIGHTS A WEEK!!! Owners Todd and Mandy go the extra mile to make my/​our visits completely enjoyable. Food is basic, fresh and good. Fish & chips my favourite but chef won’t serve if fish is not to his high standard. Parking $ 4 next door. Since our 1^st visit in July, we have become regulars at this this INTIMATE PLACE FOR FABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT.

Food was really bad. Would not suggest going here for dinner. I had the rice bowl and it was very dry and plain. Comedy show was good.

Dinner and a comedy show? Don’t mind if I do!
120 Diner is a trendy diner with a stage. Every night there is a different show, so I checked out their schedule and decided Friday’s Comedy Kapow was the show for me. My cousin lives downtown, so we met up to see what this place is all about. She asked her friends about it beforehand and heard a lot of people come in for drinks, but not many had tried the food yet.
Let’s start with dinner. This is a comfort food kind of place, so this was perfect. Starving after a long day, we both asked the server and the manager what they’d recommend. They both said meatloaf. Meatloaf?! You have all of these interesting, tempting dishes and you recommend the meatloaf??! WTF? My cousin was curious and ordered the Meatloaf & Mash and I chose the Chef’s Burrito. We also got the Coconut Shrimp for an appetizer.
The Coconut Shrimp were huge! We received 5 large shrimp in a thick coconut coating. It was so thick, the poor shrimp could barely hold it! With it came a tasty chipotle dressing that balanced out the sweetness of the coconut. Mmmmmm. My pet peeve was the quantity; unless you have 5 people, when is 5 a good #? Maybe, I just like even #s.
Our entrees have arrived. My cousin’s plate looked like home cooked goodness; meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and peas. We were both super curious about the meatloaf, so we both had a taste. Impressive. It was seasoned and flavourful, almost like it was made with roast beef rather than ground beef. Not to mention, the gravy was delicious. We loved it. I will now rethink my menu choices and not discount the meatloaf!
My burrito was GIGANTIC. There were so many layers, it was hard to pick out specific flavours; especially when the heat kicked in. I took It apart a little to see what was going on. It says the beans were supposed to be refried, but they were whole. The guacamole packed some heat! All of the toppings were plentiful and they didn’t overuse the rice for filler. I could only eat about ²⁄₃ of it and I still wanted to undo a button my pants.
Since we were at the point, why not get dessert? My cousin loves lemon, so Lemon Squares it was. I was intrigued by the Peanut Butter & Jam Pie. The lemon squares were light, but packed a lemony punch. A dessert I probably should’ve got after the massive meal, but I have no regrets. The PB & J pie. The crust was peanut butter cookies and the filling was jam topped with a dollop of PB. The PB cookies were fresh and fantastic. The cookies paired with the raspberry jam were a match made in my tummy. The menu does not lie; this IS an epic dessert!
Now for the show. Unless posted on their website, the shows are free. Friday’s show had several different comics, new and experienced, young and old. A very diverse show that was fun and entertaining. Each comic had their own distinct style and sense of humour, so there was something for literally everyone. They also have a monthly themed murder mystery that is $ 10 and I want to go!
I have 5 words to describe the evening: I wish I lived closer. Great entertainment, great atmosphere, great food, not to mention, great service. It’s a one stop shop!

Excellent food that’s simple, yet tasty with an atmosphere that can be both intimate and good for groups. My friend and I happened in during one of its Karaōke nights and while not my thing, the night was fun, good energy and friendly people. I enjoyed the perfect fish and chips while the friend enjoyed the burger and fries. Will be a regular visit

I had been to the location many times before when it was Spring Rolls. Nothing has changed décor wise other than the fact that they have a stage at the front now where they had a sign for karaōke that began at 8:30pm on the Friday I stopped in. The place had many tables open, only about 8 – 10 customers.
The burrito had beef, beans, rice and quacamole. Although the menu states that it’s one of the «Chef’s specialties», it was the worst burrito I have ever had. No flavour, overly mushy (usually I expect the tortilla on the outside to be crisp having been grilled). The worst part was that they added jalapenos without telling me (they were not listed as an ingredient on the menu). I do not like spicy food, and by the time I realized there were jalapenos it was too late, I had already left. I had to sift through the mush to pick them out as I ate.
For a location that was essentially dead, I waited way too long for my food. I called for quick take out (something I do frequently at a busy diner down the street from me). I gave them 15 minutes and walked over. When I arrived, I realized how dead it was, and saw that one table had food and the other didn’t seem to be eating. Regardless, I waited another 15 minutes while my food was made.
Although it’s close to my office, I most certainly will not be coming here again. My advice to them: stick to the nightclub business.

We went for dinner and they made us laugh.
We heard about the chicken skins so we had to go. When we got there they had some kind of stand up comic event happening. So… we decided to stay anyway: p
The skins were amazing! As advertised, they’re the best part of the wing! Get the large, it’s OK. No one will tell. The burger and poutine is bloody great! Freshly made burger, not frozen and fresh cut fries. She had the fried chicken and the smell from the herbs and spices was incredible, it looked so crisp and delicious. I know what I’m getting on our next visit! Also, the comedians were really funny, they were an unexpected treat with our dinner: D

Came here on a date night a few weeks go. We were seated right away at a cozy little booth. Décor is modern and the place has a great vibe.
We ordered 1 appetizer and 2 entrees. We started our meal with coconut shrimp. These were absolutely delicious and fairly large in size. We split two entrees. The first was the burrito. Great portion and great taste. Very fulfilling for big appetites.
Secondly, we had beer battered fish and chips. These were possibly the best fish and chips I’ve had. The fish was fantastic. Not overly battered and melted in your mouth. Would definitely come back again just for the fish.
Service was fantastic. Staff is super friendly and very attentive. A bonus for us– our booth had a plug where I could charge my iPhone.
We’ll be back soon!