I chose to work out of Calico after seeing this cafe pop up on Instagram. It's a locally-owned spot…read morewith a few tables and booths that are well-spaced apart. The cafe had better vibes for chatting rather than for working / studying. I was hoping there would be more of a baked goods selection (they seem to carry the Donut Run's baked goods sometimes), but when I got there later in the afternoon, there was only one type of cookie left and it wasn't very appealing to me. I ordered a decaf gingerbread latte (seasonal special) which, aside from being a little too sweet for my liking, was a good latte in other regards.

I didn't even know this place existed until Anlina suggested we go there a couple nights ago. I…read morehadn't lived in Thunder Bay for a bit and all of the old Seattle Coffee Houses have closed down for the most part. So I was very excited to see that the Thunder Bay tradition of very cozy coffee places where you could come and study, read or catch up with friends still existed. The waitress at the counter was very friendly and very professional. She told us that we could go sit down anywhere and she'd bring our drinks out to us. I ordered a vanilla cafe latte. It came out in a nice large mug and was really tasty, better than what I've had at Starbucks and Second Cup. They had a large selection of other hot drinks and cold drinks, and some tasty looking snacks on the counter (which I proudly managed to ignore this time around). I had a medium latte, which was priced around $3.50. The decor was very nice and relaxing. I loved the warm dark colors that made for a really nice, seclusive environment. My only complaint is that there were only three booths in which to sit at. All three were occupied when we arrived; two of which by one individual each. It'd be a lot nicer if they had a couple more booths on the opposite wall since I much preferred sitting at them than sitting at the individual tables. With really wide table-tops, it looks like an awesome place to go to get some work done without interruption. I'll definitely go back here next chance I get.

Love their warm drinks and ambiance! Prices are very reasonable for what you get too. Very friendly…read moreand prompt service. They have a huge patio when the weather is warmer. Can't wait to try their gelato, cakes, and boba!

Both coffee and gelato are great! and they open late! We found this spot as we tried to get good…read moreespresso and cappuccino after 9pm, most of the coffee shops are closed in TBay, so we drove a bit to here, nice discovery! Both espresso and coffee are great, gelato also very good, even better than prime gelato in the waterfront area IMO. You gotta try the affogato, the BEST!

it has lots of amazing milkshake flavours and amazing ice cream its in my oponion the best ice…read morecream in thunder bay

Absolutely terrible, the burgers were dried up and so were the buns, hardly any sauce at all…read more... Which would have helped. I'm pretty sure the buyers are m&m that are so overcooked . The fries used to be home cut, now out of a bag for sure. What a shame for a iconic burger - ice cream shop.

We came here for Sunday brunch with friends and ordered the Timberjack Special (all day breakfast…read moremeal) and Mojakka Meal (homemade menu). My husband and I wanted to try the Finnish staples. Overall, the food was good. The breakfast was standard and as expected. I liked the Finnish pancakes because they were soft, buttery, and the right amount of eggy. I just wished the dish was a bit more filling. My husband enjoyed his Mojakka stew -- it was hearty and comforting. The beef was tender. It wasn't the most flavourful stew, but I think the point of this stew is to be hearty and classic rather than unique / bursting with spices. Again, my only criticism would be the portion size being on the smaller side. The service was prompt and friendly.

Nova's is probably the most efficient restaurant I've ever eaten at, while still managing to be…read morefriendly. There was a bit of a line when we got there, but we were seated within five minutes. The hostess brought our coffee right away. The server was there in a couple minutes to take our order and the food was out in five minutes. It was amazing how quickly they moved people through there without seeming like they were trying to push them out the door. And, by the way, the food was excellent. You'll want to try the Finnish pancakes.

3 star at most, mom and pop kind of coffee shop, filled with very friendly senior locals however…read morethe breakfast was underwhelming. Coffee tasted watered down and they have only whole wheat as bagel options, which is smaller than a typical bagel. The takeout bag was bulky because each bagel was put in its own styrofoam takeout box. I suggest going to Tim's for a coffee and bagel, it's better tasting and much faster!

Well where to begin..... Let's start with the good:…read more Has the vibe of a small town local cafe, as I was sitting a few "regulars" came in and we're greeted by name asked about their lives and even offered their "usuals". The prices are not bad ($4 for a regular cappuccino or latte and $4.50 for a "large" although after getting the regular I am scared to see how big that is) Now for the reason I am giving them a 1 star review If you're going to open a cafe do not and I repeat do not go to the department store and buy a $500 single boiler machine you will embarrass yourself when you try to serve more than 5 people per hour. Also please teach your baristas how to make the drinks you are trying to sell, if I ask for a regular latte I should not get a 16oz cup with a single shot of esprsso and the rest being what I can tell is 2% milk (cappuccino and lattes use 3.25% milk heated to around 140°F) over frothed even for a cappuccino although I asked for a latte.... Milk heated to around 100°F please get soem proper latte/cappuccino cups 8oz and teach your employees how to prepare the drinks (honestly I'll come and do it this is embarrassing) And telling people "use the wifi from subway next door" is just sad. Go buy a 200$ router and set up a public wifi.... But first let's get a dual boiler professional drink machine in this place. Overall unless the owner gets things together go across the street to the other coffee place it's much better.

Really yummy hard ice cream! I had ice cream for lunch so I got two scoops. MISTAKE! This was more…read morethan a pint of ice cream, ffs! Oh, it was sooooo delicious. I barely finished it. I think this was the most ice cream I have ever eaten at one time in my entire life! The coffee flake flavor was super yum!

Amazing flavors great service and if you want an ice cream cake or an ice cream on a stick..this is…read morethe place to visit. They serve a multitude of soft serve flavours as well as very well stocked hard ice cream.

I just came from there. The saunas are TERRIBLE. There is one functioning sauna. I ask for it, I…read moredon't get it. The one I got today did not go above 85 degrees. I might as well have saved the 32.00 and had a bath. Terrible, terrible saunas. I'll never go back.

Not bad for a brunch food spot! Don't expect much from their ambiance or decor, but their brunch…read morefood is pretty solid and I loved my first-ever Finnish Pancakes experience here. It's essentially thin crepes that has a soft chewy texture with a great crisp on the outside edges. We added the in-house strawberry compote, which was nice, but I almost preferred the eggy crepey flavour on its own hehe! We also had their Eggs Benedict, which was done right, although their house potato's weren't crispy to my liking.

I've ordered both cups and pints at Prime Gelato and must say the pints are much better value for…read moreyour money! These are my favourite flavours that I'd recommend: 1) pumpkin spiced cheesecake - seasonal (this was an employee recommendation, and I was initially sceptical but it is SO unique and SO GOOD) 2) pistachio - so rich, creamy, and nutty 3) cold brew (milk based version) - great coffee flavour 4) froot loops - so addictive and unique 5) snickers - even better than the chocolate bar Other flavours that I've tried but didn't make my top 5: very chocolate, banana, strawberry, hazelnut chocolate, peanut butter chocolate pretzel, dairy-free London Fog, coffee baileys I love how Prime Gelato has seasonal flavours and there's always something new to try! Would recommend checking them out if you're craving a cold treat and are thinking of supporting a local business ;)

Phenomenal Had this for breakfast :)…read moreMaple walnut Terrific tasting Cool location may reasons to like TBAY

When I went to Thunder Bay, all the articles mentioned that it was important to try the finnish…read morepancakes, given that there is such a large Finnish population in the area, and I knew I had to give it a shot as well. I ended up getting a combo that came with 2 pancakes, sausage, and potatoes and butter toast an this was pretty yummy. The pancakes were thing and sweet but not too sweet. I was not a big fan of the sausage but really enjoyed the toast which was nice and buttery and ofc the potatoes. This place is very reasonably priced, and for the price the portion is really big, which is awesome!

friendly service probably the best place to have breakfast in thunder Bay. Great food good portions.read more