The Stretch Diner - Chester

We stopped in here for an early dinner after leaving sensea spa checked out the menu online and they have your classic diner options so it looked great. The diner itself is what you'd expect plenty of seats and a patio. The prices were decent and the service was quick and friendly. The food however, was a different story. The coleslaw looked like cabbage floating in water. I asked the server if I could get another side of coleslaw that wasn't so watery, she brought me out a new cup but it was exactly the same. I got the haddock tips and fries; the fries were meh, not great but not horrible the fish was decent. I also had a side of gravy (beef) and it was alright! One friend ordered a poutine, that was made with shredded cheese and not cheese curds. I'd be hard pressed to return again next time I'm in Chester.

It's obvious this place has new ownership since the pandemic began because it's become quite dumpy and run down. The patio needs some major cleaning up and updating and the inside needs a deep clean. Staff here is incredibly friendly and there is a bit of a wait for food, despite not being busy, so it's definitely fresh and piping hot when it comes out. Food portion is decent and we'd say it's just ok. Fish is nice and buttery but it is quite greasy. The chowder was an interesting super oily broth that lacked flavour. Mostly full of potatoes, couldn't find too much fish but a good sized portion. It definitely needs more cream because it's thin as chicken stock. Prices are better than most places but this place doesn't seem to be what it once was. Overall, an alright place to stop if nothing else is open but I'd try something else next time.

There was this horrible phase that coincided with my high school years where people with bad taste and too much money were making fake diners in their McMansions. That's what the decor here feels like, it's all brand new and doesn't feel like a diner at all. The food is legit, though. They are not messing around. The fish and chips is exactly how it should be. The fries aren't out of a bag. They're not cutting corners. Highly recommend.

Looks very unassuming from the outside but the relatively small interior has a very charming, 50's, retro style complete with chrome and steel. I had fish and chips and it was one of the best I ever had. The portion was more than adequate and the price was reasonable. If I had to say something negative, I would say that the size of the haddock filet filled me up so that I had to pass on a piece of homemade pie that made your mouth water just looking at it. Well done folks. Keep up the good work.

The building isn't much to look at from the outside, but if you're looking for fish chips worthy of being served in Nova Scotia, this is the place. Outside you have lots of parking, and a deck with picnic tables for when the weather's nice. Inside is classic diner decor. Pictures of vintage Hollywood icons, lots of chrome, a counter with homemade baked goods on display, and friendly staff. The fish is moist with a crispy coating. The fries are hand cut, the tartar sauce is house made. We camp in the area every summer (Grave's Island) and make a point of visiting The Stretch.