Delicious dinner in Alma! Highly recommended. Nice service, wonderfully cooked local, seasonal fare. The lamb shank, and smoked salmon Alfredo are highly recommended. We would definitely come back!! read more

We enjoyed dinner this evening on the patio serenaded by the adjacent babbling brook. The brook, staff and wine choices were all wonderful but paled in comparison to the meal. The pasta dishes were outstanding! Our choices included pairings with scallops and chicken and both choices left us with remarks like "best meal that I've ever had"! This restaurant is amazing, we had already planned to return to the area but our reason for doing so will be shared between the natural beauty and gastronomic delights that awaits. Go, enjoy, and be delighted!!! read more

This place was a great find! Even though the dishes are a little bit higher priced than expected, we enjoyed everything we had. Home made pasta was so good. Service was fantastic! We had 12 in our party. Here are a few takes on what we ordered. 1. Family Style portion of Carbonara (with the accompanying salad and bread): Says that it feeds 3, but we split it between 4 ladies with smaller appetites. We added the chicken and it was yummy. 2. Pesto dish: Everyone who tried this dish said it was the best combination of flavors at the table. Simple and light. Many want to go back and get their own dish next time. 3. Chicken Marsala: It should have been served on potatoes, but it came out on the home made pasta. Pasta was and perfect so that was fine with us. Chicken was cooked just right. Would have liked more Marsala sauce. 4. Pork Chop: Served with local fresh vegetables. The fiddle heads were a nice surprise although they are seasonal so you probably won't get them in August. 5. Sausage and Sweet Pepper: This dish had a kick that caught up with us half way through the dish. If you like a little bit of spice, this one is for you. 6. Lobster Alfredo: This dish has lots of lobster, flavor, and sauce. Excellent choice, but you may want to ask for a little less sauce. read more

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The food was amazing !! Pasta was super fresh I had pasta and scallops friend had lobster pasta. Stopped on a whim and did not regret it !!

Very poor service. Staff seemed overwhelmed and tables were not even full. We had an issue with our family meal and asked for an additional pasta dish for our young daughter. We waited 30 minutes and found out it would be an additional 20 minutes because the order had been queued behind everyone else who was seated after us. The overpriced menu is not worth it. read more

Husband and I were driving along the coast, when we decided that we were hungry. So, we stopped at It was cold in there. The air had quite a chill. As did the server. She didn't look at us or acknowledge us in any way when we walked in. We waited for a minute for her to finish what she was doing. I looked at the baked goods and they looked great. But not all of them were covered or in cases. Flies. You really don't want to see that on your baked goods. When the server was ready, she showed us to a table. When she came back to take our orders, we were greeted with "First, let me tell you, we don't have lobster or scallops." I really wanted lobster. And why present it that way. I like homeyness as much as the next person. But that was just rude. "Sorry to tell you but we are out of the lobsters and scallops." Casual, informative, and polite. We ordered. I don't know what Husband ordered. I know he liked it, but I don't know what "it" was. I ordered a cheeseburger. The menu said it came with fresh greens. And it does. It also comes with a bunch of other stuff. When she put it in front of me, I must have gotten quite the look on my face. The server noticed and asked what was wrong. I said I thought it only came with the local greens and nothing else. She asked if I would like it remade. I said I would. She went over the order with me again. And she came out and went over it with me again. And one more time. Not nicely. And I was starting to feel like I was personally responsible for all the evil in the world. When in fact, I am only in charge of 36.2% of it. It's an anti-trust thing. My new burger was brought out and it was yummy. But the server came back and check on me twice. I felt awkward. I went out to smoke a cigarette in the rain and just didn't go back in. read more

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So my fiancé and I dropped by here for supper after checking out the Bay of Fundy at Enraged Cape. We read the reviews and decided that we would check this place out nearby in Alma right next to the entrance to the Bay of Fundy National Park. Our initial impressions were not entirely positive. The patio was quite small with cheap tables and chairs. Our waitress might have been new but when we asked her about the beer selection she said we would have to go look inside. I went inside and was able to report the 5 beers they had to my fiancé no problem, so they lose a star for that one! (On a side note, I did overhear one of the other waitresses explain the beers they had and make recommendations to another table) So why 4 stars, well we got the special of the day which was a scallop pasta, which came with some baguette and salad before and it was delicious! We barely spoke throughout the meal as we demolished the food before us! So if you are all about the food and want some good fresh seafood, check this place out! read more

Stopped here while visiting Fundy National Park. Food is delicious. We ordered classic pasta (tomato sauce), and the homemade pasta was to die for. Noodles had an amazing texture that is rarely found in casual spots. Ordered lamb, which was a little too salty. Ordered both house made lemonades (strawberry and mint). Both were delicious! Probably one of the few strawberry lemonades I've had that actually tasted like strawberry. Mint lemonade was more like mint tea, but still surprisingly pleasant. One down side was service speed. It seemed that there were only two servers, and I'm not sure if there are usually only two servers. However, it took about 30min for our food to come out. read more

What a nice find and break from fried seafood. Yes, I love fried seafood but after awhile you just need a break. This was a pleasant respite with a great vibe. It kinda reminds me of some of the cafes out west. We sat on the covered deck overlooking (we could hear the brook trickling) the brook. The air was cool and refreshing after Saint hot day at Hopewell Rocks. We chose from the dinner menu - as selection of a dozen pasta dishes. The hubby ate the tomato pasta and i the pasta with prosciutto, onion, garlic and fresh tomato added in. We started with salad and a piece of sliced ciabatta. Grab a dessert after dinner - one of the cakes made by a local bakery or their homemade bar cookies like the peanut chocolate bar or the Nanaimo bar (coconut, chocolate, nuts and more chocolate). read more

We went there and was seated then no one came by our table to get an order. Serving staff walked in and served other people. Decided to give up on food and just get a coffee. Stood at counter with no one acknowledging us and just left. They were busy but not so busy that they couldn't say just a minute and at least acknowledge us. read more

On a trip to Fundy National Park, we consulted Yelp reviews for a restaurant for dinner. OGC had great reviews so we thought we'd give it a try. What I liked right away was that if you had a dog you could bring it onto the porch portion of the cafe. We both decided on the fresh pasta with a signature topping, Puttanesca and Carbonara. Of the two the Puttanesca was the best full of flavor and just the right amt. of spiciness. The Carbonara was very rich and creamy, I couldn't even finish my dish it was so filling! The OGC is also open for breakfast and lunch, and as a cafe with home baked goods. Definitely worth many more trips back! read more

This is a great little cafe for the morning and lunchtime that becomes a restaurant for dinner. They have great beverages and excellent service. VERY FRIENDLY. They also have free wifi which is a big deal in this little town. read more

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Enjoyable find. We found this slightly uptown when we saw the big line ups at the downtown places. The deck in the back has sunny places and shaded places. Ham and cheese was great with local brew pub beers. read more

An Octopus' Garden Cafe - Enjoyable find. - Cafes Near Me - Alma, New Brunswick

Great chili Great bread Great ice tea Wonderful coffee Very nice patio Good music Good service Thank you We will go back read more

An Octopus' Garden Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Alma, New Brunswick

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While visiting Fundy National Park my husband and I ate here 3 times - once for lunch and twice for dinner. The food was always good which kept us coming back. I had the lobster sandwich for lunch - baguette was very nice with big chunks of lobster. Pasta is homemade - "simply tomato" has big chunks of tomatoes with garlic and olive oil - as advertised and delicious! Also had the chicken Marsala over pasta - was a tad salty, but still very good. Totally recommend! Service is lovely too! read more

The hostess at our B and B recommended this restaurant so I called ahead to book a table as I wasn't sure how busy it would be on a Sunday night. The woman on the phone asked if there were any allergies and I told her I couldn't eat wheat and she said not to worry, all their sauces could be served with gluten free and pasta, it just took more time to cook than their home made pasta. When we arrived we were greeted right away and seated soon after. This is primarily a pasta restaurant but they had 3 specials on the board as well that were not pasta for around the same price and soup and chill were also available. I rarely order pasta in a restaurant but based on the recommendation, I thought I should give it a try and I was very happy I did. The pastas were delicious and fresh and were $18 including a side salad and bread - a good price for what was included and the quality and freshness of the meal. They even toasted up some nice gluten free bread for me. We didn't have anything after or meal there were a number of nice desserts (of shareable size), coffees, espresso based drinks and quite a few teas. I believe all of these were available for take out as well. And apparently they also have a great lobster roll! And to top it off the service was all very friendly and attentive. read more

Best restaurant we've found near any of the coastal parks. Went for dinner, returned for lunch on the way out of town. Homemade pasta is excellent. Italian sausage was delicious. Carbonara was over salted but still great. At lunch, had a great Italian bmt and fig and chocolate coconut dessert squares, yum, but the standout was Korean Ramen - spicy with delicious kimchee and all the fixings, plus special for that day fresh-caught scallops. Mmmm. Service was good and friendly. Also, patio is nice and dog friendly. read more

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What a wonderful surprise to find such a delightful restaurant that also offered exquisite cuisine. Marianne, our server, was amazing as the only server taking care of seven tables during our time there... and she never missed a beat with anyone. The lobster & scallop pastas were outstanding, as were the Thai seafood chowder & sautéed cod. Aa 4 meals were heavenly. I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. read more

Finally after 1 week in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick! Fresh ingredients nicely put together. Seems like they care here!

What a gem! Great atmosphere, we sat outside and enjoyed our lunch. We both had the lobster sandwich, mine was gluten free, the other came in a nice baguette type bun. Delicious side salad and huge chunks of lobster in the sandwich. Beautiful!! Staff is friendly and attentive even though they were very busy. Can't wait to go again! read more

Amazing home made pasta. Tasted like Italy in the depths of New Brunswick! We sat out on the deck (which could use a little update on the furnishings) highly recommend this little gem maybe come back for the lobster roll tomorrow read more

An Octopus' Garden Cafe - Pasta puttanesca - Cafes Near Me - Alma, New Brunswick

We had a pasta dinner and came back for breakfast. The pasta was fresh and awesome - wait staff was so friendly and accommodating. Restaurant has a cool and grounded vibe. Breakfast was amazing! So much bacon! I asked for some jelly for my toast and the waitress came back with fresh - house made raspberry jam! Potatoes were grilled to perfection instead of fried in a fryer. A true winner. Enjoyed every bite! You must try them if you are in or near Alma or Fundy National Park (which is amazing as well). read more

If you are staying at Fundy, or anywhere 10 miles from: COME TO THIS PLACE! We came all the way from MA and this was are first restaurant experience in Canada, and we were not disappointed the staff all the way to the chefs and waiters were more than gracious and respectful ! The pork chops were to die for, the best I've ever had! read more

The lobster sandwich was amazing. This was our third try for lobster sandwiches on our east coast trip and it blew the rest away. Sooooo much meat and no nonsense greens, just lobster, bread, butter and mayo. Delish. We also had the chili which was a great flavor. If anything a bit too much flavor. Service was fast and very friendly. Prices were very fair. read more

We have been on the road for a week now! We stopped in for lunch with a group of 12 (teenagers to grandparents) every single person loved their meal. We loved it so much we stopped in again for dinner. Dinner had fresh made pastas that could go head to head with anywhere we have eaten!! Coffees and desserts were fabulous also!! read more

I visited after four days in the backcountry of Fundy National Park, hiking and camping, so anyplace with an actual table and chair would have been fine with me. And food that wasn't freeze-dried. That being said, I had an truly excellent meal, a pasta dish prepared fresh with hand cut pasta. Just delicious. I was there on a Saturday night, and it was supposedly off-season, but the place was very busy. I received my food quickly, but the waitress forgot my desert order for about 15 minutes and ultimately didn't charge me for the Naniamo Bar I'd ordered. That was nice, but honestly, I was happy to be back in civilization and just took it in stride. I think they may have been short-staffed. It didn't matter to me. A pleasant surprise for a tiny town like Alma. read more

When in Alma it's well worth the visit for a meal especially after a hike in the park. Had the carbonara which is fresh made pasta and absolutely delicious. It's potentially the best pasta I've had in all my travels. The patio in the back is very relaxing but can sometimes get a little chilly as the day ends. Bring a sweater, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and delicious food. read more

Wonderful food served with a big smile. I was delighted that the jam for my tasty breakfast toast was homemade locally.

Well-made food with local ingredients. In fact, the bread on our BLT was notably good: fresh and flavourful, like a traditional loaf you'd make at home. read more

Free wifi in the doom and gloom of mordor. The espresso is nearly undrinkable, the staff friendly.

Great selection of food at good prices. Our family of five are here an everyone was thrilled with their different sandwiches. Service was very friendly and the food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. read more

Stopped in mostly to use the wifi but found it to be a good vibes place for coffee and food & a civilization respite from the gorgeous national park nearby. Waitstaff was attentive & overall amazing!!! read more

I cannot believe the meal I just had, Alfredo homemade pasta served with homemade sauce with a extremly fresh salad with homemade red wine vinaigrette salad dressing with homemade baguette... this was one of the best meals I had in my life and I travel a lot for work. Words cannot describe how happy I am about this meal today. My server was excellent, knew the menu and was very descriptive on how each dish was made. Food came out fast, chef came out and asked how the food was..... this is the best restaurant experience i had EVER! IF your in Alma, stop in you wont be disappointed! read more

Wish we were local so that we could go more often! We had enough meals there that the staff recognized us - not just because there really aren't a lot of places to eat in the area, but because the food here is fresh, homemade and delicious. If you're lucky enough to be there when the breakfast special is the lobster eggs benedict, jump on it! My only complaint is the seriously high prices (we ordered breakfast - admittedly it included lobster for one of us - and lunch to do for two and it came to over $70 Canadian), and how the small building amplified the noise when it gets crowded (it got busy often when we were there, and seems to be a favorite of locals!). We would definitely go back. read more

Amazing food with a very nice staff. The environment was relaxed with a local vibe. We had dinner and then came back for breakfast!

Had the lobster linguini and had to ask the waitress what the specials were. Inattentive service and high prices for subpar food. And it took forever just to get the starting cup of water. Never going back. read more

The soup and sandwich combo is fantastic - my favorite being tomato herb soup and the grilled cheese sandwich. Drinks and desserts selection is solid, too! read more

I ate here last night because of all the great reviews and have to agree, the food was excellent, I had the chicken Alfredo, and the beer was great as well, everybody was nice, the waitstaff was friendly, we joked a little at the table and later paying and everyone seemed friendly, good job. read more

What a delightful discovery! Excellent, homemade food, attentive service, and wonderful baked goods to finish your meal. Open for breakfast and lunch and occasional evening entertainment. Outdoor deck seating as well as an attractive indoor dining area. Beer selection was good. read more

Terrible. Waited 45 mins for a soggy egg sandwich without the bacon i asked for. Staff was a bit clueless and kinda dumb. A morning ruiner for sure. read more