The Pelican Diner

You walk into The Pelican on East Parade and suddenly you're not in Hastings anymore — you're in some timeless American diner that's been transplanted right next to the shingle. The chrome, the booths, the whole vibe says classic diner, but it's anchored firmly in Hastings reality. Breakfast is the real draw here: proper bacon, eggs cooked how you want them, and toast that doesn't disappoint. Whether you're rolling in after an early morning or need lunch sorted, the menu hits that sweet spot between familiar and done properly. The milkshakes are genuinely good — none of that thin, synthetic nonsense — and the coffee keeps coming.