Vernon's Thunderbird Diner

Vernon's Thunderbird Diner An old school dining experience in a new-school diner. All the perks of classic dining can be found

VERNON'S STORY

The owner of the Thunderbird Diner, Vernon Kynock, was born in Hammonds Plains in 1945 and has lived and worked here his entire life. In the 1950s, Vernon began his career working alongside his father, Wylie Kynock, in the family’s three grocery stores. Vernon’s father was also a butcher and a cook and his grandfather a farmer who raised chickens, pigs and cattle, and always had b

ountiful vegetable gardens – hence Vernon’s lifelong interest in food. Alongside the grocery business and farming, Vernon also operated the Hammonds Plains Irving Station, and the Hammonds Plains Service Center. In 2018, Vernon will celebrate 50 years of his trucking and excavation company, Kynock Resources Ltd.
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Vernon has seen many good changes within the community: he grew with the community and local residents always supported his endeavours. Vernon never left Hammonds Plains – he didn’t have to – he has experienced success right here.
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Vernon’s Thunderbird Diner is a business venture conceived by Vernon in 2007 with help from Randy Jones, the diner’s project manager. The diner is a way for Vernon to have fun, meet people in his golden years and for there to be a meeting place for people to enjoy amazing and healthy food. It is also a way for Vernon to share his love and enthusiasm for antique cars.
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Ingredients and services are sourced locally as much as possible and the diner’s menu features seasonal specialties. Vernon is also inspired by old community recipes that the diner will delight in preparing and promoting.
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May your dining experience at Vernon’s Thunderbird Diner always
be enjoyable.
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Vernon hopes to welcome old friends and to make lots of new ones.

Reminder for tomorrow - Vintage Car Meetup every Wednesday. Thank you to Muzza for making the poster!
06/16/2026

Reminder for tomorrow - Vintage Car Meetup every Wednesday.

Thank you to Muzza for making the poster!

Veggie Stir Fry with Shrimp 🍤 You can choose to add a protein source or leave it veggie-friendly! 🌱
06/16/2026

Veggie Stir Fry with Shrimp 🍤 You can choose to add a protein source or leave it veggie-friendly! 🌱

🍖 Celebrate Dad with a meal he’ll love!This Father’s Day, treat him to our Half Rack of Ribs Special! Smoky, tender, and...
06/15/2026

🍖 Celebrate Dad with a meal he’ll love!

This Father’s Day, treat him to our Half Rack of Ribs Special! Smoky, tender, and packed with flavor - it’s the perfect way to celebrate.

Lobster Roll on special indefinitely! 🦞
06/11/2026

Lobster Roll on special indefinitely! 🦞

Fish caught fresh and never frozen, makes for a delicious Haddock Burger 🎣
06/09/2026

Fish caught fresh and never frozen, makes for a delicious Haddock Burger 🎣

Speaking of Poutine, did you know you can add turkey, stuffing or cranberry to your poutine for a little Thanksgiving in...
06/06/2026

Speaking of Poutine, did you know you can add turkey, stuffing or cranberry to your poutine for a little Thanksgiving inspired fun? Love it! 😍

Thank you Shirley for the image 📸

Sick of normal poutines? Spice it up with the Vernon’s Poutine - made with beef gravy, cheese curds, ground beef and sau...
06/04/2026

Sick of normal poutines? Spice it up with the Vernon’s Poutine - made with beef gravy, cheese curds, ground beef and sauted onions. 🍟

06/02/2026

We have started our Summer hours and will be staying open until 9pm from now on. 🌅

Yeehaw! 🤠 Western Sandwiches made with egg, ham and onion. 🍳
06/01/2026

Yeehaw! 🤠 Western Sandwiches made with egg, ham and onion. 🍳

A cold and gloomy start to summer warrants an Open Faced Hot Hamburger 🙂‍↔️
05/30/2026

A cold and gloomy start to summer warrants an Open Faced Hot Hamburger 🙂‍↔️

Address

2094 Hammonds Plains Road
Hammonds Plains, NS
B4B1P3

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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