Breen's Superette

7.9 km

Went to this place at 5:50 pm on a Friday last spring. We were told that they were about to close…read moreand that we could choose sandwiches from the cooler. We were taken aback as we were told that the place was good. We did see the sign but an hour would have been adequate to eat with maybe 10 mins either way. The two girls there were looking at us when we came in as if we had insulted them. We left. Would not recommend. The hours are frankly not conducive to supper customers. They should not be open til 7 if they don't want people there supper time.

if you like good homestyle cooking, you will love Lorina's. The menu is small and simple, but what…read morethey deliver is delicious. We have the soup of the day which was fabulous, and we had a spicy chicken burger, also wonderful. service was fast and friendly. My only regret is we didn't get to meet Lorina...

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Manna European Bakery and Deli

Nice deli joint. The sandwiches are pretty good. Get the breaded chicken on a pretzel bun and you…read morewon't be disappointed. There's enough seating and the staff is helpful. Service is very fast. Prices are reasonable. It is popular for a reason. One of the better sandwich places in St John's. This an update. If you arrive late in the day - say around 5ish - don't expect to get the full menu. This is a bit of a grind. This causes a four to go down to a three.

They never keep enough breaded chicken to last the weekend. by 5pm Sunday at supper time they're…read moreout of breaded chicken, extremely frustrating

Fried chicken sandwhich on a pretzel bun

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The Pantry

we've had a hard time finding good coffee and breakfast this week. of course, we find this on our…read morelast day. delicious, fantastic, refreshing, and homey. our dirty chais were perfect, and our server was very sweet. highly reccomended!

I studied 5 years at memorial and never came up to this spot ever to try it, which makes me feel…read morekinda guilty but it is quite a trot. This spot is a lovely place that i'd be happy to bring any visitors although the service is a bit slow and menu is a bit lovely. The interior and exterior are beautiful though! I ordered the Turnip & Potato Soup with a Spicy Chicken sandwich ($13). The soup was a nice bit sweet but not too thick and the sandwich bread was a really nice soft crunchy mix. I'd say come here for the great service and delightful environment inside and out. Food isn't something I'd come here on my own for, but as I said, I'd recommend bring a friend if showing them around town. Decent 4/5 in my books :)

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Rupert's Deli

3.5

(8 reviews)

26.0 km

The best sandwiches we have ever had ! The service here is top notch and the cheese cakes are…read moreamazing ! Highly recommend

Shocked people were rude enough to give a small caring business one star. The hours are off because…read morehe usual sells out early. The sandwich's are fantastic and cheese cake is out of this world. We have had sandwiches throughout NY state and NYC and this as far as a sandwich is at the top. I think the lady seemed to be mostly wanting to plug Mana's which is also good but no need to try and bring down another place so far away. As far as saying its like a vending machine well i hope you try for yourself because that comment is just bonkers. Try the CHEESE CAKE Its amazing!!! We are going there now again Hope its not sold out

Three Sister’s Vietnamese Subs

4.5

4.1 km

I just had the best sub, I have ever had!!! Marinated pork with Vietnamese style greens and a BBQ…read moresauce with a hint of warmth. Excellent and I am only sorry I don't live in St. John's.

Delicious sandwiches on fresh toasted buns. The lemongrass chicken was a favourite. Friendly…read moreservice and convent hours.

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Pita Pit

5.0

(1 review)

2.9 km

All I can say about this place is that it's delicious. The atmosphere is nice that everything is…read morewell placed on the menu you can watch what the people are putting on your food. You can see it through a glass and you can choose what goes on and control the amount that goes on. They serve smoothies there that are displayed and very bright and colorful. I found that really nice. Also, the stuff is super nice! I feel I noticed that every time I walk into the place everyone is so welcoming. They have funny posters all around the restaurant and the food is just simply delicious please go there !!!!

From the owner: Healthy, great tasting wraps, fast and friendly service with gluten free options. We also have a…read moregreat catering choice that can cater from groups of 10 to 300 people.

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Breen's Deli & Convenience

All of the Breen's Stores have good, freshly made sandwiches on very good bread. Their cookies are…read morealso good. don't hesitate to buy a half dozen, they won't be wasted. None of the premises are anything special, but a good reasonably priced lunch, and efficient service.

Breen's Deli make the BEST turkey sandwich. All Breen's Deli's are those hidden gems where the…read moredecor is nothing to speak of but the food is excellent traditional St. John's take-out. The soup is wonderful and the fries are great. Take home a loaf or two of their fresh bread while you there too!

The Cookhouse

5.0

4.3 km

Great new place! The burgers were fresh and homemade, not frozen. Delicious combination of…read moretoppings. The poutines is enough for two to share. The fries are cooked perfectly, not greasy at all.

Burgers are the game here and these guys are winning. The bacon burger with the special sauce, one…read moreof the best I've ever had. So much flavor! I travel globally for work, and to say this is one of my favorite, says a lot. Service was fantastic and the dining room was ver welcoming. Parking can be tough because of the prime location, but trust me, it's worth the effort. And if you live close to here and don't eat here weekly, you are missing out.

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Portage

4.5

(20 reviews)

3.8 km

Portage was amazing. I loved the craft nature of their dishes, often using locally sourced (even…read morewild crafted) ingredients. The service is great and attentive here, happy to answer all questions and make off menu beverages. The ambiance is a bit tight and loud unfortunately but the dining experience is still remarkable because of the creative food and excellent employees.

Located near the upper end of Water St just before it turns into offices, Portage's PoMo space is…read morein contrast to much of St John's historical downtown, but it's a refreshing vibe that still feels inviting and relaxed. The menu is on the larger side for a place of Portage's caliber and reputation, with several snack-sized starters and veggie-based dishes, and a leaner variety of proteins and desserts on offer. You know you're likely in for an excellent meal when it's hard to choose what to get, but after some deliberation, my wife and I landed on a handful - smoked olives, the cleverly-named Tongue and Cheek, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower souvlaki, and fingerling potatoes. Note that you can conveniently get half-sized portions of most dishes, although we, somewhat greedily, did not. Unsurprisingly, the smoked olives arrived right out of the gate. The plump green olives came as advertised and while you wouldn't know it from looking at them, tasted more like smoke than olive - and I was all for it! I'm slowly converting to olives, although it's generally only at nicer restaurants and not the olives that come out of obscenely large buckets/cans that get slopped on mediocre pizzas and salads. The cauliflower souvlaki started off our string of excellent veggie dishes. I wasn't sure what the portioning or presentation would be like for these, but they were all a generous size for two people to share, and while they were plated with consideration, it wasn't so much "haute cuisine" as it was "piles of delicious food with complementary garnishes". I was a bit surprised that the cauliflower was served at room temperature, but the charred cruciferous veg still packed a lot of flavour into each tender-crisp bite. Paired up with pickled dates, yogurt, and fresh dill and mint, the dish hit a lot of notes - savoury, lightly sweet, and tart and bright vegetal freshness. On deck were the fingering potatoes. Loaded up with sauteed onions, scrunchion-esque bits of pork belly, and a blessedly-conservative amount of Dijon, this was a dish that harkens to a lot of continental European dishes. The execution of the relatively simple ingredients is where it stood out though, with firm-but-tender potatoes that had hints of sweetness and umami from their toppings, and the crisp bits of pork belly brought some textural contrast to this comfort food classic. The dishes were coming hard and fast at this point with the broccoli, Brussels sprouts and (cod) Tongue and Cheek showing up in quick succession. Brussels sprouts have become a family sight on contemporary restaurant menus in the past 15-ish years, and the crispy, charred veg got the Boomer parent treatment, although melted Cheez Whiz was replaced by a much more natural Mornay sauce. I'm not jaded enough yet by their ubiquity to bemoan the delicious execution of these sprouts, and the cheesy goodness of the Mornay mellowed out the sharper edges of this infamous vegetable. A surprise hit was the broccoli - with velvety smooth and lightly salty ricotta, fresh micro greens and a not-insubstantial punch of heat from chili crisp, our third cruciferous vegetable of the night took top honours of the three, IMO. The Tongue and Cheek is an amusingly tongue-in-cheek play on words, using two cuts of cod that have become local delicacies. Each was fried in a light and airy batter that was only slightly heavier than a proper tempura, with a perfectly generous amount of salt. The tongues were a bit more toothsome, but still tender, while the cheeks almost melted in your mouth. They're one of the more pricey starters, but absolutely worth it. After this sizeable feast, dessert was not on the table, figuratively or literally. Service was spot-on and friendly, without the almost clinical coldness that can come with the precision that some fine dining places have. Portage is understandably representing St John's on Canada's Top 100 list with its deliberate, but unpretentious menu that will leave you wanting more and loosening your belt at the same time.

Broccoli with ricotta and chili crisp

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