Shine is my absolute favourite restaurant in Orillia. You cannot go wrong with anything you order…read more The bacon cheeseburger, mushroom sandwich, chicken souvlaki, or gnocci are all incredible. In fact, they are so good that I have not tried anything else as I keep coming back for more. The caesar salad is delicious and it is impossible to tell that it is vegan. If there's only one place to try, I would definitely recommend Shine.

Happened to be in town at lunch and had been told by a couple friends to check this place out. I'm…read moreglad I did! The service was friendly and helpful. I got my order to go and it didn't take along to prepare. The king oyster pulled pork sandwich was excellent! Full of flavour and the gluten free bun was fresh and fluffy. The Cali livin salad was nice and light. A great balance with the sandwich. I would highly recommend this place, whether you have dietary restrictions or not, the flavour will not disappoint!

Stopped in to check out this new spot (open less than a month at the time of this review) on a…read morerainy Saturday. Was warmly greeted which is always a great start! Being a fan of the Bakes by the Lake lunch and treats, I was excited to see they had expanded and were offering more options to the gluten free and vegan community. The tea room is beautifully and elegantly decorated. From the light fixtures to the cutlery, it shows they have put much thought and energy into the vision they have for the space. I was definitely impressed! The menu offers a little bit of everything. My boyfriend, who isn't gluten free tried a gluten free beer and really enjoyed it. We were there around lunch so we opted for sandwiches. Not having to ask if something could be removed or was gluten free was so nice. We swapped half's of sandwiches and loved both. My boyfriend had no idea it was vegan cheese until I told him after he ate his half. He said he would order it again. The Gourmet Grilled Cheese had the upper hand with the black truffle dip that came with it - sooo good. How can you go wrong with black truffle anything?! :) All and all, was a terrific dining experience. We will be back for sure! They offer live music, brunch, lunch and dinner and also have a very nice patio. The customer service was spot on too. Being family run was really nice to see too. Can't wait to see how great this place does!

We had a lovely lunch on the patio. Definitely a hidden gem. Service was great, staff were very…read moreattentive. I met a friend that I hadn't seen in a while and didn't feel rushed at all. In fact we stayed so long they as if we were staying for dinner. Lunch was delicious. Healthy and fresh food. I will de go back .

I was really impressed to find a place like this here. They have an incredible selection of treats,…read moreand also meals. You are looking to spend about $5 on any treat, like a brownie, or a chocolate covered cookie dough ball. The employee here was wonderful, and when I explained dietary restrictions she was able to pull out an ingredient list for every single item in the store and let me know what was the next one. The hello dollies were far tastier than I had expected, and the chocolate covered cookie dough balls are now things that I'm going to the consider making at home. I never would have thought about it if I didn't come here first.

This plant-based gluten-free spot has some seriously delicious desserts!…read more They also offer a variety of other things like freezer items, grab and go products, pizza and more but me, their sweets are what really make them stand apart. Some of my family favourites are their "Snickers" and "Butterfinger" bars, cheesecakes and donuts. I've also tried quite a few of their apps, which are tasty, but our experience was that anything breaded does not hold up well through the cooking process (the breading falls off). Staff here is always friendly and they have a great variety of items in a small space.

Oh my gosh! What a lovely cozy and homely place to share a meal. Service was phenomenal and the…read morefood - oh the food...so good! Seriously some of the best food - and that too in the most unsuspecting of places in all my travels. If you are in the muskoka region, definitely stop by!

People that were very nice service was very good…read more food was also very good Loved the cool idea behind it environment was amazing definitely recommend

The food is still mostly good, but things have changed for this business. There's some new rotating…read moreitems on their hot food table, which is nice. But there are some key staples that are now harder to get. I think the biggest disappointment are now: 1) Though prices have remained the same, portions are much smaller and have gotten smaller over the last year. Whereas I found that getting the mini sampler was enough food for me to be full, now there's a gap where I still feel the hunger. 2) Their butter chikn isn't great. The consistency is good, but the flavour is bland under the cover of heat. 3) Clarity in their menu has deteriorated slightly. The last few times I've gone in, there's been confusion about portioning and what's what. I'm kind of saddened as I feel like the quality of overall experience is just different. I might have to find somewhere new to get my fix.

Fantastic food, tastes amazing!!! Friendly staff. Clean and comfy seating for a few.read more

Hubby and I have been here several times and we love it. My favourite dish is the huevos rancheros…read more So flipping good! I'm not a huge coffee drinker but I usually down a few cups here and I make sure to take a Buddha tart with me on the way out. Love this cozy breakfast/lunch spot. If you haven't discovered this gem yet, get thee there post haste!

This restaurant is lovely and located inside a museum in downtown Barrie, near the waterfront. The…read morechicken club was amazing, as well as the soup. The latte was great as well. I want to come back to try the other items on the menu, this place has good vibes only and a beautiful, modern aesthetic.

I have been looking for a place in Barrie to have a quick meal. I am limited by some food issues,…read moreand sometimes time is at a premium. "Goodness Me" is a health food store with extras available, including fresh baked goods, and a service counter and salad bar. They provide several fresh dishes on a salad bar, and a counter where they have about 10-12 hot dishes that you can choose from. The food is fast, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The pricing is good. My experience has been that it is best to go earlier in the day when the food is fresh. Like any other buffet type "restaurant" the food tends to get pretty thick if it has been sitting around for a while. There are lots of good options for people looking for gluten free options, but the potential for cross contamination is there if you are very sensitive.l to gluten. They also had 3 fresh soups available and regularly have chilli. The pricing is much better to offerings such as Nature's emporium. I found the price to be at least 25% less. They also have a pretty hefty discount at the end of the day on food if you are so inclined. I did it once, the price was fantastic, but the butter fish was like glue. ;) Overall, a good place to have a healthy and quick easy bite.

An excellent organic grocery, especially if you're on your way North to camp or cottage. Breaks up…read morethe drive, just off the highway, good place for a meal. Pricey, quality products from local farmers and artisans. And they have ice for your cooler! Near the cash registers.

Excellent service and delicious vegan gluten friendly eats! What more can you ask for! I finally…read moretried the infamous pickle pizza and OMG, so good! If you enjoy pickles, garlic and dill, you have to give this pizza a try! I'll be ordering this one again for sure! The gluten free crust option was great... thin and crispy. All and all very impressed. Since it was pizza night, that meant BOGO! Sooo I opted for a Hawaiian which was so delicious, the coconut bacon added a smoky flavour as did the bbq sauce. Huge chunks of pineapple too! The cheese used on both didn't have that odd flavour or way of melting some vegan cheeses have. I was even able to eat left overs cold and it tasted just as good as it did out of the box. I also tried the on tap kombucha which hit the spot. Not overly sweet which I really liked. Will I be back? Definitely! There's so many more items on the menu to try! Whether your vegan or not, I highly recommend stopping by or ordering in. Not only are you supporting a local business, you'll be doing so while enjoying some delicious food and/or treats! :)

I got the stampede chickn burger, the starter mac and cheese and a side chop salad. The salad was…read moregood, but the mac and cheese was runny and the burger was bland. It didn't look anything like the photos they have online. Also, even though there weren't that many people there when it opened, and I was one of the first to order, it took 25 minutes for my take out to be ready (was told it would be 10-12 minutes). Would definitely try something else on the menu but I wouldn't have these again.

I have seen and heard of these places but have never been in until today. Went in to cool down…read moreafter walking around the city of Barrie for a few hours. The place had the lights off which I appreciated because it kept the air cooler inside. I was greeted in a friendly manner by the staff person who served me. I ordered a small lemon mint iced tea from the fountain drink station they have at the front of the counter. The cup was given to me with a lemon wedge inside which I thought was a nice touch. The iced tea was refreshing and inexpensive. Will return to try to some food next time! I really liked and appreciated the ambiance of the establishment. I am a sucker for the "rustic chic" look and love the wood accents. I say at the wooden bar area with stools to look out onto the street. This place is a treat and definitely worth anyone taking the time to visit.