Shaker's Diner — Restaurant in Selwyn

Attempted to come here the other day for breakfast without a reservation because the restaurant did not pick up the phone after multiple attempts throughout the day to call to try to make a reservation. When my group and I arrived, it took a few minutes to be greeted, just for the server to tell us that they wouldn’t be able to accommodate us without a reservation. After we explained that they did not pick up the phone the previous day, we were met with a half-hearted response. We were not offered any alternatives such as having our group split up into different tables, even though we saw multiple open tables throughout the restaurant. The server did not even give us an estimated wait time, even though they didn’t close for another 3 hours. We were simply turned away and not given an opportunity to dine here. Do yourself a favour and don’t give this place your business since they seemingly only treat their regular customers...

I was in town visiting for the long weekend, and my party of 4 wanted to come here for breakfast. I was the first to arrive. I went inside and stood at the door. At least 3 staff members saw me standing there, but no one acknowledged me. After waiting for around 5 minutes, a staff member walked by me to clear a table, and immediately put a "reserved" sign on it. She still did not acknowledge me. I had to finally call out to her and ask if a table was available. She was unsure and kept calling over to her mom (owner?) for clarification. After waiting another few minutes, and no resolution or assistance, my party left and went to Jack's down the street where we had prompt service and a lovely breakfast. So, unless you make a reservation, or are a regular, I wouldn't expect decent service...

Each week-end I enjoy a nice breakfast with friends. Always a busy place, we are sometimes lucky to get a table when we walk in. Very annoying when we have to wait for a table when there are 5 or 6 vacant tables with reserved signs. What is even more annoying is that several of these tables are still vacant when we're finished our breakfast and heading out. This is a very unfair practice for the regular patrons waiting in line, sometimes as far out as the sidewalk. Breakfast diners cater to the patrons AT the restaurant. Patrons don't want to be turned away or stand in line when there are empty tables. Be good to your patrons who show up at your door.....the line up may not...