This clean, modern cafe in the cute little town of Stratford, Ontario checks all of the boxes!…read moreDelicious coffee offerings, fresh baked goods, and exquisite toasts make it a lovely spot for a bite for breakfast, lunch or brunch that doesn't involve a tray of greasy food that might be good at the time but lead to regrets later. Trust me - there are no regrets here.

The Ashborne Cafe is a cafe in downtown Stratford. We stopped for an afternoon drink. The decor is…read moreminimalist and comfortable. It was pleasing to have glassware for drinks and water. The staff were helpful and efficient. The dining area offered a nice view of downtown Stratford. The Ashborne offers a full menu of coffee drinks and a limited number of food items. There are two small restrooms accessible to patrons.

Great place to start your day! Fantastic food! I loved the Juliet, which is a Benedict with Brie…read morecheese, bacon and avocado mash. Crispy hash browns on the side. I loved how crispy they were! Delicious latte too. Fun decor. Lots of tables and booths. The owner is a fabulous lady and she even waits on the customers. She gives stellar service. Spacious interior. The place is popular so get there early!

Very good food!! The…read moreservice is always good and served with a smile. It's a busy place so you know it's good!! I've been here a few times and have had the Ruben sandwich on gluten free bread and the pesto chicken sandwich. Both where top notch and I would order them again. The others with me had a range of items like fish n chips, wraps, bison burger, all very good and they were raving about it. When you are in town to see a Stratford Festival show you should pass by. Recommended!!

No frills breakfast joint in downtown Stratford, good for solid plates of eggs and potatoes and…read moregenerous portions. I went with the Paulet Bunyan plate which came with two eggs, two sausages, two pieces of bacon, home fries, and a pancake. It also comes with toast but I skipped that since I had plenty otherwise. Everything was solid though the potatoes in particular were really good and my cousin kept stealing them off my plate! I also liked the sausage. My cousin went with a full plate of pancakes and I had the one pancake with my meal, and while they were good I felt they were both a little underdone. They didn't really have any color on them. Though the dusting of cinnamon along with the sugar was a nice touch. I would have also liked the option to go for real maple syrup (vs the individual Smuckers containers that they had) and would have gladly done an upcharge for that. Staff was really nice, though, and it's huge so there's plenty of seating during peak tourist season. Very kid friendly, too!

Yum! I had the Indian spiced scrambled eggs with hash browns and rye toast, and it was delicious!…read moreMy fellow diners had bacon and hash browns and wheat toast and their food was also yummy. The interior was clean and bright, the service was fast, the price was reasonable.

Tucked in among a small shopping complex a little off the beaten track is Joe's Diner, a classic…read moretrue to the bones diner. Simple decor, high efficiency, and no nonsense approach with delicious food, Joe's Diner checks all the above. Open for breakfast and lunch this is a popular place with no table left empty for more than a couple minutes. The waitresses are fast and all business. This isn't a place to strike up a conversation. The food is very good with extremely affordable prices. The maple syrup was served in a squeeze bottle that I typically see reserved for malt vinegar or mustard, and was a bit watery but the French Toast was delicious. It was light, fluffy, and very eggy. Was it the best I have eaten? No, but it was very good. Joe's is a great place for a quick bite at a great price point.

Went for breakfast, food was what was expected for all day breakfast menu. We had to wait in line…read morebut that was expected as they were packed on weekday morning. Service was very fast and waitress was very nice. We were not looking for five star dining experience but joes did not disappoint for an average diner style meal. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

Food tasty. Beet salad outstanding. Pasta a bit saucy and fresh chorizo might have been nicer than…read morecured meat. But flavourful! Lovely decor. Friendly and attentive staff.

Saturday afternoon , moments before 2 pm lunch end , I gather they close how a few hours then start…read morea dinner service til 9or 10 pm We shared a fish and chip lunch , it was great and fries with a aioli , the fish was with a tasty home made dill tartar sauce Great red beer and a South African Shiraz Service was friendly and efficient and welcoming We will be back And await a new restaurant theme upstairs called Briaa ? Sounds good and must experience South African fire bbq and good

Meals are a tad expensive - $20+ for an omelette. And I wouldn't mind paying for a great…read moreexperience, but this was a disappointment. Server was friendly but overloaded. The table was in the middle of the room, these were the only 2-seaters, and it was loud. My meal was slow and they gave me the wrong thing, so then they had to start all over. My tea went cold while waiting, and they charged me for a second one, even though this happened because of their systems. I only nit pick like this because the prices are too high for this kind of experience. After tax and tip, it was $42 for an omelette and tea. Won't be going back.

The food was incredible. The service could have been better. One thing I would make a…read morerecommendation on is they add in some sound insulation? I could hear every conversation from every table across from the room. Certainly would be nice to have some segregation and conversation it would make for a much better ambience.

Whoa, the pistachio croissant. Insane. What a great space! We sipped coffees on a rainy morning.read more

Stopped by this coffee shop while visiting Stratford. They had lots of drinks and pastries…read moreavailable. I got the matcha latte and a cookie. Both were pretty good. I also love how it's dog friendly inside! I'll have to bring my pup next time I'm in the area.

A hidden gem, must try their food if anywhere nearby…read more The food quality is delicious.

The breakfast is slightly better than a typical diner breakfast, but at a higher price! The home…read morefries are terrible and the fruit salad tastes like some average melon (it most definitely comes from a bucket). Cookies are dry and muffins are tasteless. The lattes are fine, but overpriced. The only reason I bother with this place is free wireless (and air conditioning in the summer) and the small area off to the side that is good for getting work done when it's not busy.