Shady Pine Family Restaurant

If I lived closer this would be my go-to breakfast spot. The atmosphere reminded me of the classic diners of the past, and the staff were all kind, hardworking people. I ordered the He-man breakfast and my wife had the She-man breakfast. We both enjoyed our meals and were impressed with the value of the menu as a whole. I recommend stopping here if you have a chance.

- Rick Elnor -

Home cooked meals made by French owner Try the fish & chips with home made gravy Great spot to grab a bite when passing by and very nice girls who work here !

- C -

Very good food. Service staff was very nice...coffee was always filled and the portions were spot on. Totally worth going

- Charlie Anstice -

I discovered that beneath the sweet visage of our Hostess Samantha is a tough task-master. When she read a notation on Waitress Veronica’s Job Application that she wouldn’t wash windows as a part of any job description, Sam promptly requested she paint them instead! See Two New Picture Panels… One of the History Channel’s popular television shows uses the expression: High Strangeness Not far away from the Shady Pine Family Restaurant is a location of ‘High Strangeness’. On Goggle Map, the intersection of Chatham-Kent Highway 18 and Ontario King’s Highway 40 is designated as ‘Riverside Trailer Park’ where there is nothing in the surrounding area but farmers’ fields. However, a small genuine trailer park called ‘Riverside Estates’ does exist about a mile away up near the Shady Pine Family Restaurant. Pictures on the walls of the Shady Pine Family Restaurant depict a long lengthy history of various commercial uses for the surrounding property with the only current visible connection to the past being the small warm rustic remnants of the building. The choice of wooden décor reminds one of the ‘Days of Yesteryear’ when windup phone receivers, wireless radio and telegraph wires predated smart phones, Digital Flat Screens and the WiFi Internet. I’ve never personally interviewed the folks operating the restaurant, but I suspect a fair number of the folks working there have relatives who’ve walked the former wooden floor boards for more years than one can count! It is without hesitation that I proclaim the Shady Pine Family Restaurant is the only restaurant in Chatham-Kent, which serves the Best Chili & Cheese Omelette with the Biggest Mugs of Coffee that I’ve ever had the pleasure to drink from.

- Leonard Thomason -

This was my first time visiting today for lunch. I started with the homemade bean soup, which was great—flavorful and comforting. I also ordered the turkey club sandwich, and while the first half was delicious, I unfortunately bit into a large vein in the second half that looked like a grey worm. When I brought it up, the staff member explained it was real turkey and kindly offered me something else. She also didn’t charge me for the half I had eaten, which I appreciated. On a positive note, the raisin butter tarts were amazing, and the fish and chips my family members ordered were delicious and clearly homemade. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Despite the issue with the sandwich, I’d definitely give this place another try!

- Bec E -

Such a great lunch at this popular family diner! We had the hot beef sandwich and the turkey club with bean and ham soup! DELICIOUS! When we are back in the area we will definitely be back!

- Merri Canadian -

Had breakfast this morning and everything from the coffee, the food and service was A+ Thanks for starting our morning off perfectly!

- Gary Fuoco (fugaf.com) -