Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

Delicious fish and chips were had on Good Friday! Friendly service, lots of parking and a casual…read morevibe. Will be back!

Lots of drinks to choose from and the atmosphere is amazing. Food is good as well. Also the…read morerestaurant was feature is the Christmas movie o. Netflix The Christmas Chronicles which was awesome. Love the stew there it's one of my favs.

Nice little Kensington Market find. Dinner with a friend and we decided to try it out. The place…read moreis small, but has a lot of seating and a great patio space out front. I really felt like pasta and ordered the penne arrabbiata with sausage. My friend ordered Carbonara. Both dishes came out quickly and hot. The pasta was well cooked and spicy. I really enjoyed my dinner. Service was great, friendly. He gave us ample time to talk and catch up without pressuring us to order right away. Really nice find and looking going to visiting again when the weather is warmer.

The cuisine is excellent.The food was really delicious, I truly enjoyed every bite. Seriously,…read moreeverything we ordered was top-notch. It's definitely a place I'll be recommending to friends. The quality of the ingredients really shone through. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Best mac I EVER had. The fried chicken id TOP TIER and the location is surrounded by local shops…read more Best restaurant in Toronto.

This place is absolutely amazing and a must try!!! Food is fresh, flavorful and delicious!! My…read morefamily said best food we've had in Canada. They have an d school NBA Jam game where the kids can play while waiting for food and the service was pretty amazing, very kind and attentive. Great music and artwork in the shop.

I used to come here fairly often pre-covid and it was a cozy locals Polish pub. Decided to go back…read moreand try it again recently. Food - (3/5) - had the Beef Goulash which has been on the menu for years. This time it seemed to have lost some of it's lustre. Less flavourful then before and not a lot of beef in the sauce. Sides were ok but nothing spectacular. The Schnitzel used to be another favorite but didn't try it this time. Service - (3.5/5) - similar to before the service was average. Not sure what it is but you just don't get that welcoming feeling from the server/bartenders here. Food and drink came out fairly quickly though. Atmosphere - (3.75/5) - its a small place with lots of ethnic artifacts on the walls. Wooden tables, small bar and some TVs. They do seasonal decorations which is a nice touch. Overall - (3.5/5) - its an ok place and maybe it's a better experience if you are Polish? Personally, Barrel House (Ukrainian) down the street is a better choice imo.

I traveled 4 hours from Scarborough to go to this infamous Christmas pub. The decorations did not…read moredisappoint- I wish I could say the same for the service. The bar was incredibly full and they didn't allow for walk ins which was disappointing because it didn't indicate anywhere online that we could call and make reservations for our group of 6 (in hindsight we should have been more thorough and called to book.) I was seated at the bar and didn't get serviced for half an hour so it's disappointing to say i didn't get to try any food or drinks. The server behind the bar kept looking at me like she didn't want to be there and couldn't be bothered. I decided to not give them my business and won't be back.

My friend and I stumbled across this diner after our walk from High Park. We didn't know it was on…read morethe Michelin Guide. The ambiance of the diner reminded me of my go to college bar in my college days in New York. We tried 4 appetizers to share and sticky toffee pudding as the dessert. We started off with the oysters, which was paired with a ginger vinaigrette. The ginger vinaigrette and lemon added the perfect elevated touch to the oysters. The oysters were not too briney. The vinaigrette that came with the salmon Crudo was delicious. If they sold it by the bottle, I would purchase it. Then we got the carrots with cardamom labneh and dukkah spices. The dish sound so simple but taking complex spices like cardamom and dukkah truly elevated the flavour of the carrot. The eggplant came with white bean and stracciatella dip with a side of sourdough. I wished sourdough was a bit more toasted however, the dish itself was very well executed. However, I was pretty disappointed at the sticky toffee pudding. Where is the toffee sauce? (Gordon Ramsey voice) The vanilla Chantilly cream was nice and light, the pistachios were also a great touch, however, the cake itself had too much flaky salt in it. The cake was nice and moist though. Comparing to the other dishes the execution was not the best. Will I come back? Yes hundred percent. This is definitely a repeat restaurant. Bring your friends over or even your date!

Fantastic on all levels. Food was amazing service was spot on. Recommendations were perfect…read more Oysters were clean and fresh. Thank you! Daniel is the man!

Chain breakfast, brunch lunch spot that is exactly what you want when you're craving that greasy…read morespoon diner brekkie vibe. Went with a chilaquiles because ...why not? Service was fast, coffee was hot and neverending, and portion was on the edge of ridiculous. This dish would be accentuated with some fresh tomatoes just to bring some brightness or maybe a side of sour cream and a sprinkle of scallions. Flavour was decent and cook on the eggs were perfect.

Nice bright clean spot. Large space, easy parking. Fast friendly service and big breakfast menu…read morewith lots of options.

We were traveling through Canada and needed a place for lunch. My horrible cell service in Canada…read moremade it near impossible to load Yelp and look at options but I did get a blurb in Brantford and Brandi's popped up so off we went. It was a GREAT find! Lunch was perfect with lots of soups, salads, and sandwiches to choose from. They even had a soup flight! I opted for butternut squash soup and a small Greek salad. Everything was delicious and portions were perfect. Husband had a chicken pita and decided on tots for his side. I stole a few tots and they were delicious. Nice and crispy. Service was excellent. The place was a cute one-room area with a little bar in the back of the room and booths and tables throughout. The bar had a big screen TV which was showing a baseball game. It looked like they have live music on certain days. It's part of a strip mall so don't miss it.

It's a pleasant easy stop from the highway. We stopped for lunch & shared a Reuben & side Poutine…read more We enjoyed the Reuben but not an extremely good example of a Reuben. Poutine fries had a nice dark, rich gravy and some smaller cheese curds, not a ton. Staff was very friendly. Interior is nice and clean. Would recommend for a stop but don't expect a stellar meal.