Wow, this is a treasure, the food was so good and as a first visit I was super impressed by the…read morequality of the meal! I had their gourmet grilled cheese with fries My sister had their burger and cabbage roll soup They are the most highly rated diner in Bancroft, and for good reason! I'll be back and remember to take pictures - I noticed they are doing a $75.00 fixed price dinner for couples on Valentine's Day - which is really a good deal considering it has lobster bisque in the starter

Small dining room but they serve up so plenty big flavours and portions…read more Had the crispy chicken with poutine and some appetizers. The cranberry Swiss dip was really tasty! The crispy chicken was super tender and crisp. Poutine - squeaky cheese curds? Yep! And the carrots served with main were super tasty. The service was friendly and funny! Made for a very enjoyable dinner.

Was in the Bancroft area on a warm and sunny late September weekday. Heard about a local…read morebrewery/pub so me and my friend had to check it out. Fantastic beer ! Brewer said they use deep well water that has a high mineral content. Makes sense as the area is very rocky. Had the Iron Man, Claim Jumper and a Vienna Lager. Proper 20 ounce pints for once ! Service from Rhea was great. Friendly, helpful and responsive. Great space as well. Locals chatting and a welcoming vibe. Highly recommended.

Bancroft Brewery Pub - A Hidden Gem Worth Stopping For!…read more We stumbled on the Bancroft Brewery Pub on our way to Barrie, Ontario, looking for a quick lunch--and wow, did this place exceed all our expectations! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the warm, rustic atmosphere. They have a beautiful patio, which would be perfect on a sunny day, and our waitress was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and super helpful. I ordered the Iron Man Burger, and it was hands-down one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Juicy, perfectly cooked, loaded with toppings, and a very generous portion--it left me full and satisfied. The sauce was so delicious that I wished I had a whole jar of it to dip my fries into too! My wife went with the Fish and Chips, and they were equally impressive: crispy, light batter, tender fish inside, and also a very generous portion. She was all smiles and cleaned her plate without hesitation. On top of that, the service was fast, and everything came out piping hot. Whether you're just passing through or looking for a new favorite spot, Bancroft Brewery Pub is a must-visit. Amazing food, big portions, great service, and a cozy, welcoming vibe. Two thumbs up, five stars--we'll definitely be back!

Highly recommend!…read more If you are near or passing by Bancroft, please do yourself a favor and enjoy a meal at this restaurant. The staff are friendly, the food is delicious and fresh and the locals seem to love it too! Came here on a Monday around noon. It was a little tricky to find since Google maps instructed us to the parking lot on the hill behind the cafe, but it wasn't hard to correct the mistake. The restaurant is by the water, close to a playground for kids and had some nice outdoor seating options. I ordered the sun-dried tomato panini sandwich (I recommend adding some protein like chicken or bacon to it) and my partner ordered the chicken pesto panini sandwich (which I loved!). The homemade slaw was a nice compliment to the grilled sandwiches (their slaw is on the sweeter side). Not pictured are the drinks & sweet treats we very much enjoyed: -creamy chai latte -white hot chocolate (5 stars!) -chocolate chip cookie (drool) -nanaimo bar (I believe they are gluten free? Please double check, and it will last me for days - it's on the more decadent side) Overall, I'm one very happy customer and can't wait to return on my next Algonquin trip!

I had a Rueben. Ruebens should be grilled, and have sauerkraut, corned beef, Russian dressing and…read moreSwiss cheese on rye bread, then grilled like a grilled cheese. This one had the bread toasted first, so that the cheese wasn't completely melted and the sandwich was much drier than it should be. Also, there was no Russian dressing; they used ball park mustard instead. That taste was jarring and because mustard isn't mayo based, the sandwich was drier still. So near and yet so far...

The staff were so nice and didn't make too much conversation but just enough. It's cozy inside. Not…read morea ton of seating. We sat next to the window looking at the rushing river. The food was GREAT!! The soup of the day was potato bacon. Homemade. Came with garlic bread, also fresh made bread. Got the hamburger to share!! Again great!! Would have liked French fries instead of the home fries. The reviews giving 1-2 stars are NOT ACCURATE. It's an older building could use a few upgrades and fix ups, but overall a very good experience.

Not too many options available around here but we were camping a few minutes down the road and had…read moreno plans to try cooking a meal by fire (and mosquitoes). It's a large place inside but the tables were set up a bit oddly. It wasn't the most efficient use of space, but maybe that's good because the kitchen could hardly keep up with the few tables that were here. Let me start by saying though that the people who work here are really nice. Very friendly! It took about 25 minutes for anyone to come take our order and it was another about 35 minutes to get our first appetizer.. I ordered a salad. So I was a bit frustrated with the wait. The salad was heavily dressed but at that point we were so hungry I don't think we cared much. It took some time before we saw our mains. I think we were there for just over an hour before one of our main dishes came out. I was a little annoyed that they didn't apologize or even check in on us. I will say too, don't expect anything spectacular in terms of the food. You're at a motel style diner in the middle of no where. My partners pasta was completely over cooked to mush and sadly my burger was burned... We really didn't want to send it back and end up waiting another hour though so we just ate what we could. I didn't expect much going in, and I wasn't much disappointed. But the people seemed really really nice.

Loved the elevated flavors! We arrived at the beginning of lunch and by the time we wrapped up,…read morethis place was packed! Upon driving up to The Granite, you can see it's located right on the river with a deck facing it, and it looks to be an older converted house. We were all digging the 70's/ 80's era rock tunes throughout our meal and helped give the experience a nostalgic ambience. I ordered a unique mocktail with a hosemade raspberry and basil syrup- it was so good and different than anything I'd tasted before. For my entree, I had the Ginger Sesame Pasta. WOW! This was such a delicious dish! Everything about it was delicious. The peppers and onions were grilled to perfection, and the chicken was tender and juicy having just been fried on a golden batter. All this layered onto some Cantonese Style Noodles- it was the dish I didn't know I needed! Our meal at The Granite was hearty and delicious! It kept us going for the long drive back to Toronto. Next time I'm in Bancroft, I'll definitely be back to have this dish and drink again. They were so good!

Great food, great service, good atmosphere. Good burgers, and an absolutely amazing (but rather…read moresloppy) beef sandwich, served au jus. Sides too were exceptional, both salads and fries. Only the coffee was merely okay - but they were most generous with the refills. Highly recommended.

Dropped in for some pastries - amazing! Blueberry fritter was excellent. Crispy outside, fluffy…read moresoft inside with huge sweet blueberry flavour. Cinnamon roll? Yes please! Pecan sticky bun? Fantastic. Great little place to stop by and fix your craving for top tier bakery items.

We happened upon Sun Run Cafe for breakfast one morning because the cafe we were planning to go to…read morein Combermere was permanently closed. So, looking for another option we droves to Maynooth and found Sun Run. It was very busy! There was seating indoors as well as outdoors. With it being a rather chilly morning, we got lucky and snagged one of the tables as another party was leaving. You place your order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you. They have many baked goods like homemade Pop Tarts, Cupcakes and Honey Crullers. But they also have breakfast and lunch sandwich options. The 3 others in my party got breakfast sandwiches, and I got a sandwich from the lunchtime menu. I opted for the grilled cheese. I'm so glad it did- it was great! The bread was baked in house and you could really taste the quality. Then where was 2 types of cheddar with thinly sliced apples ham and some honey. It was delicious and wasn't too greasy or decadent. Everyone else at my table raved about their sandwiches too, including my sister-in-law who got the buckwheat gluten-free option and loved it so much, she made an inquiry as to if she could buy some of the bread to take home. While they don't sell the loaves, it says a lot that she was moved enough to even ask. Overall a great experience here. Sun Run saved the morning- there's a total lack of breakfast restaurants open on Sunday in these parts, so we were really happy to not only get a meal, but impressed by how delicious it was!

It's been rumored this Tim Horton's is the leading seller for Tim Horton's in Ontario. That was…read morebefore another Tim Horton's went in in the Bancroft area. I like going to this Tim Horton's with family and friends, as there is a very picturesque view of the Eagles Nest, a cliff face that is magnificently beautiful, and we locals run into each other and it is the hang out spot for the small town of Bancroft. The staff are friendly and this is a nice spacious Tim Horton's. If you are just visiting family or touring the area I suggest you check this Tim's out, sometimes you can see the rock climbers climbing the rock face.

The best coffee you'll taist! They make amazing food!! Great veiw of eagles nest aswell!read more

Really loved the vibe here. Great spot for all ages. Whoever created the playlist has excellent…read moretaste in music. The drinks were amazing, great variety. The food was delicious, the wings were juicy. The service was great, our waitress was friendly and lovely. Great place for a drink, or 5, dinner and a swim. Love, love, love it here.

Beautiful spot by the river. Great wait staff. Pretty busy during the summer season but you don't…read moreusually have to wait too long for a table. IT IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Reopening in late June 2026. Fish and chips are really good but you can only order them on Fridays. Appetizers are your regular pub fare. Other foods on the menu are good as well.