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.

Look at this delicious Lasagna made with a homemade meat sauce and served with a side caesar salad. Gotta love it!
07/14/2026

Look at this delicious Lasagna made with a homemade meat sauce and served with a side caesar salad. Gotta love it!

Great to see so many beautiful Porsches last night. Shoutout to the Acadia Region Porsche Club for stopping by. If you’d...
07/08/2026

Great to see so many beautiful Porsches last night. Shoutout to the Acadia Region Porsche Club for stopping by. If you’d like to see more please check out their 2026 events list. 🏎️🅰️ Acadia Region PCA

07/06/2026

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
VERNON'S DINER AS A 2026 SPONSOR !
WE WILL BE AT VERNON'S ON TUESDAY EVENING

We are pleased to have Vernon's Thunderbird Diner as an Acadia Region 2026 sponsor !

We will be a Vernon's on Tuesday evening (July 7th) with our cars. Come check out the cars and join in on the fun. And check out Vernon's as well, a real old style diner with excellent food !

Vernon's is located at 2094 Hammonds Plains Rd, Hammonds Plains, NS.

IF you own a Porsche and aren't a member of Acadia Region, you can join at www.pca.org

For sponsorship opportunities for 2027, contact us at [email protected]

Cajun Chicken Sandwich 🌶️ + Beet Salad 🫜
07/05/2026

Cajun Chicken Sandwich 🌶️ + Beet Salad 🫜

Would you believe us if we said this whole meal is Gluten Free? That’s right, our Clubhouse can be made with gluten free...
07/02/2026

Would you believe us if we said this whole meal is Gluten Free? That’s right, our Clubhouse can be made with gluten free bread and our gravy also contains no flour so you can enjoy our Poutines!

BLT please! 😄
06/29/2026

BLT please! 😄

Strawberry Shortcake has returned for the Summer season! Our tea biscuits and strawberries are locally supplied! 🍓😋
06/25/2026

Strawberry Shortcake has returned for the Summer season! Our tea biscuits and strawberries are locally supplied! 🍓😋

Congratulations to the Halifax Mets on the big win, nice to have some champs in the Diner! 🏅⚾️
06/22/2026

Congratulations to the Halifax Mets on the big win, nice to have some champs in the Diner! 🏅⚾️

We love these Nachos 🍋‍🟩
06/22/2026

We love these Nachos 🍋‍🟩

Great eats 🧑🏼‍🍳
06/20/2026

Great eats 🧑🏼‍🍳

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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