After a long day driving the Cabot Trail we stopped in for a quick dinner before rolling into our…read moreB&B for the night. We were in the mood for something other than fish & chips (though the table next to us ordered it and devoured their delicious looking entrees in record time). First thing I noticed was that although the place wasn't full of patrons that were sitting down and staying they were doing a steady takeout business. That's a great sign! I opted for the chicken souvlaki meal which came with rice, salad of my choice and french fries. Also included on my plate were a few triangles of very thin pita like bread that had been toasted. It was much more food than I could eat! The chicken was amazing, very nicely marinated and super hot and juicy. Great choice! My husband chose a baked chicken club sub. His chicken was also great and he was very pleased with the toasty tasty sandwich. It was simply dressed with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, but that suited him just fine and he ate every bite. Service was quick and pleasant. Restaurant was small but clean. -1 star simply because the two dishes we initially tried to order were both unavailable that day (lasagna & chicken parmagiana). Could be because we were a few weeks ahead of the tourist season...?

I gave 2 stars. Only because Usually when we dine in, this place is fine. But we travelled from…read moreAntigonish on Friday night for take out (about 40 minutes) to get a donair burger, poutine, and BLT with fries. I asked to make sure there would be donair sauce on the side instead of on the burg and she was super cranky and said ya it's always on the side. Get there at exactly 7 pm, when it was said to be ready and paid, tipped (shouldn't have, she was not friendly). Drove 40 minutes home and no donair sauce, sandwich was about 3/4 mayo so it was just inedible. Since there was no donair sauce the donair burger wasn't so great. Staff was not very friendly. I don't usually leave bad reviews... but this was just 2 thumbs down.

After recharging on Big Island beach one weekend, my wife and I stopped in to Your Place Eatery for…read morea late lunch, since they've basically got a lock on hot food in the area. The menu has a lot of familiar food truck items, but it's a bit larger and a bit fancier. But not *too* fancy - this is Lower Barney's River, after all. There's several different burgers, chicken sandwiches, subs, deep-fried apps, and even some donairs! My wife's hunger lured her toward the first thing she saw on the menu - the bacon cheeseburger poutine - and I went for the Little Mess burger. There weas only a couple people ahead of us mid-afternoon on a Sunday, so we had our food in quick order and set up shop on one of their picnic tables. The Little Mess burger is the smaller version of their spin on a Big Mac, the Big Mess. Both have shredded lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and a house-made special sauce, except the Little Mess has just one 1/4lb patty instead of the Big Mess' two. All the familiar flavours worked well together, with the added benefit of much, much better beef than the burger's corporate inspiration. I didn't see much of a crust on this smashburger, but it was quite good nonetheless. Having gotten my burger a la carte, I had room for the inevitable portion of my wife's poutine that she wouldn't be able to finish. And to be fair, no one person should be crushing a hefty poutine on their own, especially sober. While Your Place's regular poutine has cheese curds (bonus points!), the bacon cheeseburger poutine leans into its theme, going with shredded cheddar and a cheese sauce for that extra hot 'n' cheesy mess factor. The bits of burger and bacon amped up the flavour and savouriness, and the fries that weren't completed doused in cheese seemed to be well cooked. Not even the crispest fry can withstand this onslaught of cheese! Given their location, Your Place could coast by doing the bare minimum, standard chip wagon food, so it's really cool that they're putting in the effort to offer the area more and they're doing a killer job at it!

We were driving back from the Cabot Trail on our 40th wedding anniversary and we pretty sure our…read moredinner was not going to be a highlight of the day, when we stumbled on this place. Does not look great from the outside, but inside it had a more polished vibe starting with a beautiful bar. The menu was short but well thought out and included vegetarian option(that I did see people ordering). I have the steak frites and my husband had a burger. We were a bit dehydrated from hiking so we didn't try the cocktails but they looked good. The crowd is a mix of regulars and travelers like us. It was pretty busy on a Sunday...also a testament to their food.

My wife and I were luckily able to get a spot in Townhouse while in the 'Nish despite our lack of a…read morereservation, thanks to the poor weather and coming in at old people, early bird-esque hours. On the upside, we were there for a good stretch of happy hour! The space is cozy, with a pub-like feel from the bar counter you can sit at, as well as a stunning main bar with lovingly detailed, darkly-stained wood. Dark wainscoting rings the room, but the charm of its previous tenants fades away from there, with a generic tile floor and basic acoustic tile ceiling. We indulged in both the liquid and solid offerings on the happy hour menu, with the salt cod fritters ($9) a couple bucks under the regular menu price. Being in town to try things out and not just go for the cheapest items, we ordered from the whole menu, tacking on the beet salad and burrata toast. We decided we'd re-assess our appetites after those three apps. The beet salad ($10) was a colourful display of Nova Scotia's late harvest season, with beautiful, thin slices of purple, pink and golden beets. The kaleidoscope of root vegetables was topped with dots of whipped ricotta, blue cheese, popcorn and pea shoots. Delicate and lightly tart, with contrasting textures of the salty and smooth whipped ricotta and the airy crunch of the popcorn added dimensionality to the dish. Also, it's impossible to go wrong with pea shoots in my books! As my wife isn't a big seafood fan, I had most of the salt cod fritters to myself, and I wasn't complaining. An herby, crisp exterior encased a pleasantly doughy and lightly fishy interior, which was amped up by the fantastic sun-dried tomato and chili oil. The burrata toast ($14) didn't have a whole, massive blob of Italian cheesy goodness, but I should have guessed that would be the case given the price. A guy can dream, right? Crisp buttery focaccia held up well to its caprese-like toppings - roasted tomatoes, pesto and, of course, a slathering of creamy burrata. Bee pollen was noted on the menu and visible on the toast, but didn't register amongst the other flavours. After three very good starters, we decided that we had room for one main between the two of us, and landed on the ricotta gnocchi ($27). I was pleasantly surprised when the plate was put before us, and I saw that the fluffy bundles of carbs and cheese were pan fried, lending a light crispness and more flavour. Most gnocchi dishes aren't too meaty, but Townhouse had a decent portion of bresaola (dry-cured beef) and guanciale (cured pork cheek), letting the thinly-sliced, but big flavours, of the Italian cured meats punch above their weight. Pesto and pea shoots reappeared to bring some vegetal balance to the dish, and a salty hit of Pecorino-Romano rounded things out nicely. Not to be outdone by the savoury parts of the menu, Townhouse's desserts are far from an afterthought. The sticky toffee ($13) was wildly decadent, with the lightly spiced sponge cake begging to sop up the heavenly caramel cream sauce and French vanilla ice cream. Although they could stand to invest in their interior design, Townhouse's kitchen speaks for itself and the well-deserved accolades it has received. A definite 'must' when in Antigonish!

This fixture of Blue Acres has been around for longer than I've been present on this plane of…read moreexistence, so it's with deep shame that I admit that it was only this spring that I tried it for the first time. While looking for a quick lunch on a sunny Saturday, I was right behind a few other people who just got their food as I was ordering, putting me at the front of the queue. Owner and sole staff member Donna guided me through the highlights of her menu and I settled on the hamburger platter. Several minutes of wonderfully pleasant chit chat with Donna followed while I watched her prepare my food like a well-oiled machine. My food was soon ready, coming tightly packed on a heaped paper plate for me to eat in my car, although you can get it secured for a trip home or elsewhere. The crinkle cut fries, while unsurprisingly from a bag, were spot on, with shatteringly crisp exteriors and light, fluffy interiors. The burger was diner-style par excellence - steamed bun; a beefy, hand-made, griddle-cooked patty; melty cheese; sauteed onions, and some bite from mustard and relish. I should have nixed the ketchup to dial back the sweetness, but this was still a great little burger. A cup of house-made coleslaw was of the creamy variety, but still had a bit of tang to it, which helped cut through the rich meal a little bit. On my return visit, I went with the fish and chips. While it's a box that a lot of restaurants feel they have to check, and they do so poorly with from-frozen, pre-battered fish, I heard that Donna batters it in-house, so I was looking forward to trying it. This was a very good order of F&C. The batter was light and airy, and the two-piece was a good amount of food, with the pieces like the half filets that you'll see around, rather than the one gargantuan piece of fish that pubs often have for shock value. The fish was firm, but tender and flakey and I don't know if tartar sauce was forgotten or isn't offered, but I truly just enjoyed the fish on its own. Ceilidh Drive-In is among a dying breed of old school greasy spoons that do the simple stuff well, and while it took me a while to get there, it won't be long before I'm back.

The gluten free fish and chips was delicious. The service…read morewas fast and friendly. There was a nice outdoor deck with a view of the river. Good beer and cider.

I can't believe it's taken me so long to do this review... This was absolutely one of my favourite…read morespots in PEI on our trip! An amazing brew company with cool, friendly owners and atmosphere, delicious beers, and if you're on the patio,...scenic views and some dynamite food to back it up! When you're in PEI, this is definitely a place you need to seek out! Thanks again! Zeke

What a great little restaraunt! Deb is incredible but, don't let her get you to try the dandelion…read morejelly unless you are prepared to buy it. It's delicious! Home made bread and hamburger buns made our lunches extra good. My husband ordered the hot turkey sandwhich and fries. Deb delivered it to him in minutes. This heaping plate of delicious lunch was served with a cute quip from Deb. "Get to work." Great place I hope to get back there soon!

What a great gem! I come with a LOT of requirements. I need a gluten-free place without a lot of…read morefragrances. Not only did Deb hit the nail on the head, but she offered hilarious stories of entertainment! The wall art for sale provided loads of laughter while we waited for the absolutely delicious food. Then we left with homemade bottled goodies, and an invite to join their Thursday night Bingo game since we are spending the week at the local Smith Rock Chalets. The Eggs Benedict was the best my husband had ever had. Not GF for me, but me homemade meal of corned beef and cabbage made my week!!!

Fish and Chips is wonderfully seasoned and the fries were fresh cut. They had a side soup of the…read moreday that was also delicious.

Friendly staff, good food, gluten free options. Great place to sit down for a meal in a bustling…read morecollege town not far from the highway.

Great burgers, amazing view, friendly staff. Fries were great too. I had the chicken sandwich…read more Everyone else had burgers.

Delicious burgers and fries! They did a great job assessing my risk level and kept everything…read moreseparate. If you have a sesame allergy, note the gf bun has sesame on it. Most of the gf buns in the area do, I think they use the same supplier. Fun atmosphere! It's at a brewery (not gf) but it has a beautiful view, good music, lots of picnic seating and yard games like corn hoke. It is a good family stop.

Homemade crinkle cut fries that are absolutely delicious. Burgers are are homemade & grilled on a…read moreflat top to order. If you prefer, they have gluten free buns instead. Fries & a burger for under $10.00 was a fantastic deal. Lots of fries, you might want to share! All served with Cape Breton hospitality. You won't be disappointed .

Awesome hamburger And hand cut crinkle fries. At arm of gold campground which is very good also…read moreonly 5 min from ferry to nl.

While traveling the coastline in Nova Scotia i found this cafe off the main highway. Walking in you…read moreare greeted with a smile and a plethora of food options on their menu boards. Baked goods permeate the ocean air that flows from the open windows. This is an order your meal at the counter then find a table format, which if you're not a local it's hard to figure out which i observed while waiting to order. I had a generous portion of a seafood chowder that was thick creamed based, overflowing with substantial seafood and not just potato fillers. Then came the obligatory lobster roll which was one of the best rolls I've had! I finished with a homemade coconut cream tartlet that was good but had a tad too much gelatin for my palate. I'm all about texture and taste. Overall, my meal was very good and satisfying. The location is off the highway so pay attention youmight miss it. Cafe area was clean and well kept. Bathrooms were super clean ( bonus for this road warrior ), plenty of parking and outdoor dog friendly tables that each have water bowls and treats. That always impresses me as i travel with my chocolate lab all the time and to be abe to eat with her is a big deal. After you eat you are surrounded by a bunch of anti-rooms filled with local touristic nick-knacks. Café's such as this one are far and few on this island so if you're passing through stop in for a great meal!!

Came here while passing through town with a group of friends. It was breakfast time, but we were…read morealso able to order off the lunch menu. A friend highly recommended the turkey dinner (all the fixings like Thanksgiving) and it was an excellent choice. Cute gift shop and delicious bakery! Try the ginger snaps!!!