Maid Marian&#x27;s Diner

Receiver Coffee's Victoria Street location nails that relaxed, inviting coffeehouse vibe--warm…read morewood, plenty of light, and a mix of locals and visitors starting their day. We sat outside, enjoying the summer air and watching the downtown hum along. The food here leans simple but thoughtful. The Island Hot Cake was fluffy and satisfying, and the Fry Up breakfast (with bacon) hit all the right notes--especially the potatoes. Maybe it's just PEI magic, but even as a side, they stand out. Our lattes and matcha latte were smooth and well-crafted, and the pacing felt unhurried in the best way. Service was friendly without being overbearing, and it's the kind of place where you can linger with your coffee without feeling rushed. If you're in Charlottetown and want a reliably good breakfast with a quality cup of coffee, Receiver is worth the stop--especially if you can grab a patio seat.

Great coffee and nice selection of pastries. Enjoyable location and smiling staff made this spot…read moreone to recommend.

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The Kettleblack

4.4(31 reviews)

3.1 km

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Came for the oatmeal and it was well worth the trip! Sweet, creamy with just the right crunch…read more(pumpkin seeds and walnuts) Relaxing music and nice wide open space.

The Kettle Black is a delicious option for breakfast, brunch, or a quick coffee. they have all of…read moreyour breakfast, breads, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and even a breakfast burrito. In Nova Scotia! The breakfast sandwich actually had fresh greens that were actually fresh. Everything here is made with care and it's a perfect spot to dip in for a quick bite. Highly recommend!

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Blueberry arugula salad

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Leonhard's Café & Restaurant

4.3(73 reviews)

2.7 km

Stopped by to grab brunch while I was in downtown Charlottetown for a musical since this place had…read moregood reviews and I'd never had a savoury french toast before. The mochaccino and savoury french toast were very high quality (came out to around $27ish for both after tip). The caramelized onions and cheese on the french toast alongside the maple syrup made for a very good sweet and savoury flavour kick -- if you don't eat much, you could definitely share since I had trouble finishing it! The mochaccino was also not too sweet and had a good balance between coffee and chocolate, I could see why it was so busy on a Sunday morning so come early if you can :) There's a variety of seating (outdoor and by the fireplace as well) and the ambiance was lively.

Got their salami sandwich (focaccia bread), maple danish, and mocacino. Everything was delicious!…read more The salami sandwich, despite being sarang wrap was super fresh. Lots of lettuce and had tomatoes and pickles too. Sundried tomato mayo and havarti cheese as well. Everything was perfectly balanced. The maple danish was so good. Like a dark/amber maple syrup. It wasn't too sweet either. The mocacino had a nice dark chocolate flavour to it too.

Excellent ambiance and cozy vibes

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Slaymaker & Nichols

4.6(60 reviews)

2.7 km

A quaint house on the corner. Artwork on the walls that reflect the circus.... Reservations a must!…read moreGreeted with a smile and we sat in the bar area. There was a staff turn over while we were there, and it was seamless. The workers flowed effortlessly. The old fashioned (General Scott) was delicious. So smooth and comforting. The raspberry mule was also delicious. They have home made ginger ale - I had the watermelon and it was perfect. The appetizers were great. Tuna crudo and Major Tom's steak on toast were absolutely amazing. We decided to order meals, as the apps were so good. Blue salmon, with root veg, superb. Ribs and Mac and cheese, fall off the bone meat and coleslaw that was the best on the island! The piri piri chicken was delicious, except the skin was on the chicken and it had a thick layer of fat beneath the skin that was inedible. We had the ube cheesecake for dessert and it melted in our mouths and was light and lush. Definitely hit this spot up!

This restaurant was nestled a little away from the rest of the Charlottetown eateries. It was very…read morenice on the inside with some cool blue bar seats. We sat outside in the front but protected from the sidewalk and elements - there were pillows and blankets in case it got chilly. We were able to walk right in. The food was great. Not a ton of vegetarian options - may have just been a salad. The drinks were fun and good - I got a strawberry mojito that was refreshing not sweet. Service was excellent.

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The Brickhouse Kitchen & Bar

3.9(90 reviews)

Excellent service, incredible raspberry margarita and they were able to make me a GF DF version of…read morethe lobster and bacon pasta which was . Would go back- cozy environment as well.

While on the Island for a few days, one of my dinner targets was Brickhouse. My wife and I weren't…read moreable to make it the last time we were in town, but this time it was front of mind. We arrived on a Thursday evening in early June, and the restaurant wasn't quite half full, with tourism season still spinning up to full capacity. We were seated upstairs, which, like their whole space, gives the historic brick building centre stage. The menu a decent size for a place of Brickhouse's pedigree, with several apps and about a dozen mains. They were of the typical sort you'd expect to see in an up-casual restaurant, plus more seafood since you know, it's PEI. It's not particularly inventive or exciting, but there was still plenty of interesting options. I was feeling like some Island beef, so I opted for the short rib, while my other half went for the mac and cheese, with the gluten free noodles subbed in. The large chunk of boneless beef was ultra tender and juicy, and the velvety jus amplified that even more. The seasonal veg was a bit sparse and not especially exciting, but the crisp slices of roasted potato were a welcome addition to the plate. It's hard to have a bad mac and cheese, and Brickhouse passed with flying colours - plenty of cheesy goodness, and a nice bit of browning from some time under the broiler. A side salad of everything bagel-style Caesar salad could have used some more seasoning to make the famous bagel flavour more prominent in an already garlicky and savoury dish, but I appreciated the creative spin nonetheless. For dessert, we split the triple chocolate espresso cake. It presented really well, topped with a sliced strawberry and a dusting of confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder, in a pool of white chocolate pastry cream, but the execution wasn't quite up to the visuals. The cake was on the dense side, and wasn't moist enough to compensate, and the espresso flavour was MIA. Service was easy going and attentive. Brickhouse is lovely space in the heart of downtown Charlottetown, but the kitchen needs a little more attention to detail to truly stand out. It can be easy to coast by in a very touristy place, but people appreciate creativity and quality, no matter where they're from.

Seared scallop farfalle for $36

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PEI short rib

Casa Mia Cafe

3.4(74 reviews)

Can't say anything bad about this place. Fish and chips were absolutely delicious! Best I've had on…read moremy trip so far. Service was fast and friendly, even when we got passed off to another waitress. Atmosphere was great, we sat inside because of the heat wave we were in but would have been nice outside on the patio too. I'll definitely be back when I come back to Charlottetown.

Food was really good, service was terrible! Maybe not enough staff for the tables? We felt rushed…read moreand had to keep asking for things that should have automatically been brought to our table. Drinks, bread, cutlery, butter......Almost felt like there was no server assigned to our table. Party of 5

Our plates seafood linguine and shrimp and garlic pasta with zucchini

Casa Mia Country Breakfast Plate

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Bloody Caesar's

Linda's Coffee Shop

3.0(28 reviews)

3.1 km

This place felt like home. I had a strong sense of deja vu . Their Canadian omelet was absolutely…read moredelicious. I give this restaurant five stars. Add this to their tasteful coffee.

The food was rather tasteless. and overpriced . I ordered the ham, egg, and cheese sandwich. It was…read moregreasy. The egg was flat as a pancake with the tiniest portion of yoke. I tried some jam on the white bread served with my sandwich and it tasted like sugar, not a hint of strawberry. As for my partner, he ordered an omelette and just picked at it. The service was friendly and efficient. (I feel bad because the person who waited on us was so nice. But, in the end, it isn't so much about the service as about the food.) The place had many empty tables.

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Vegetarian Omelette with a side of home fries

Azteca

4.8(13 reviews)

2.8 km

Perfect! Charlottetown is lucky to have this spot! Authentic tasty Mexican right down town! Cute…read morelittle spot that compliments the bright flavours. Guac was super fresh, quesabirra broth was superb, and enchiladas were tangy and bright. Service could be at tad faster in regards to checking in on the table but I think they will iron out the kinks as they settle in. Despite that, food is out fast and hot! Parking is street parking, paid during day but free after 5pm and on weekends, can be tricky downtown but often will get lucky and get a close spot. Otherwise worth a little stroll to get there if you park further away. Accessibility: not currently wheelchair or mobile device accessible as there is porch stairs to get in. Tables would be okay to get a wheelchair under once inside though. Didn't use the bathroom so unsure how that would be. Great veggie options, not sure about vegan. Good servings and definitely don't miss the tres leche cake!

I saw the 4.7 rating on Google and went in with pretty high expectations. Based on our experience…read moretonight, I was somewhere between 2 and 3 stars, but I'm rounding up to 3 because I'd rather leave constructive feedback than just trash a place. We kept it pretty simple: two burritos and an order of nachos. A few positives first. I really appreciated the cold carafe of water being dropped at the table right away without having to ask. I also loved the two hot sauces served in the short bottles. Being able to add as much heat as I wanted definitely helped the meal. The al pastor on the nachos had good flavor too--I could really taste the pineapple, although I think the meat would have benefited from a much harder caramelization. Unfortunately, the biggest issue was execution. The nachos were very sloppily assembled. The toppings weren't dispersed throughout the chips, so probably 40-50% of the chips were basically bare. There was very little brightness or freshness to the dish--hardly any pico de gallo, no salsa available, and things like pickled jalapeños or even a little chopped cilantro would have made a huge difference for pennies. Instead, it was mostly refried beans, meat, some partially distributed cheese, and a small squirt of sour cream. I ordered a side of guacamole for $6.50 and received what looked like maybe 3-4 tablespoons. That's pretty difficult to justify. The burritos were the biggest disappointment. They were served cut completely in half, which seems unnecessary for a dry, handheld burrito. It leaves you eating two open ends instead of being able to pick up a properly wrapped burrito and eat it normally. More importantly, they were incredibly dry. Looking inside, everything seemed piled into the center--rice, lettuce and protein--with very little pico or anything else to bring moisture, acidity or freshness. There isn't salsa available to compensate, either. I ordered a side of pico for another $5.50 and received maybe 1/4 cup. Even after adding that, I found myself using a ridiculous amount of hot sauce and salt just trying to wake everything up and add some moisture. The food also wasn't particularly hot temperature-wise. Service was okay but pretty middle-of-the-road. Our server got us started, but after that we barely saw him. They also don't offer a non-alcoholic beer, which was disappointing. Maybe we caught them on an unusually busy night or toward the end of a long shift, because the 4.7 rating suggests plenty of people have had much better experiences. But based strictly on what we were served, the food needs much tighter execution--better distribution of ingredients, more freshness and moisture, hotter food, and considerably better value on the add-ons. There were a couple of good flavors in there, particularly the al pastor, but overall this was a frustrating meal and not one I could rate higher than 3 stars.

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Enchiladas comes with salad, rice, and delicious refried beans. The salsa is zesty and fresh!

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Gauc & chips $11 (super fresh gauc!!!) chips could be saltier

Pho Vietnam Restaurant

2.1(20 reviews)

Least flavorful pho I have ever had. Iced coffee was the only good thing about my meal.read more

Ordered takeout here during our trip to Charlottetown. I called in and they said 20-25mins. I…read moreshowed up in 15 and it was ready and waiting for me. Very pleasant experience. I enjoyed the chicken Phon and the fried spring rolls.

Chicken fried rice

Chicken wings and fries

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Chicken PHO. Rice noodle soup with chicken noodle soup.

Hopyard

4.5(64 reviews)

2.6 km

This spot has never failed to deliver. Of all the places I've eaten in Charlottetown, and PEI…read moreoverall, this spot has never given me a bad meal. The vibe, the food, the beer....all great.

We had dinner here upon the recommendation from the guest service agent at our hotel. This is a bar…read moreand restaurant with a vinyl section in the middle and back. I didn't realize it then but if you find something you want to listen to the bar will play it on their turntable. It looked like a great place to hangout with your friends. The lighting was dim and loud conversations could be heard throughout the restaurant. Their menu changes every two weeks. It was Burger Lover when we had visited. We ordered the pizza roll and chicken and waffle. The pizza rolls were fun to eat and definitely tasted like pizza. It was too bad that there were only 3 rolls though. The chicken and waffle was different from what we usually have. This was half a waffle with a few pieces of fried chicken on top and a lot of fries on the side. The fries were so tasty but it was just too much for us to finish. The first bite of the chicken was a surprise as it was very salty. The sauce on top helped a bit but the saltiness was just overwhelming.

Riblets with jalapeño max and cheese.

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Nancy W.

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5 years ago

The food is always great and satisfying portions... service is fast and friendly. Great breakfasts and supper specials... Nor much price difference now on the spirals now however, except a coffee, tea or small pop is included... would like to see a variety of lunch special. we are regulars at Maids Diner. Never disappointed! read more

Sharon C.

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5 years ago

Maid Marians always is my go to restaurant The service is always fast, and one of the friendlys places to eat, The fish and chips is my all time favorite meal I havent tried the deserts there yet, because of the biggest portions of meals you get i'm always full when i leave, 5 stars all the way. read more

Dan M.

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8 years ago

Maid Marian's has been "the" must visit food destination on PEI for over 35 Years. Great breakfast and lunch options including "daily" specials as well as quick service make this the best choice in PEI for homemade faire at a reasonable price. Homemade pies are also recommended. read more

Karen F.

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5 years ago

Maids is like eating at your grandmothers in the summertime with all your family and neighbours. Consistent friendly service. The usual great food and familiar specials and always some sweet treats! The go too spot for down home cooking!! read more

Betty M.

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5 years ago

Maid Marian's is such a great place to eat if your looking for home cooking , great service and exceptional prices. We eat there at least once a week , we drive down from Kensington 45 minutes ... Food is delicious... read more

Becky M.

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5 years ago

Was at Maids this past weekend with my son, we have great service and the breakfast were delicious. Portions are plentiful and service is fast. And prices are reasonable. Great spot. read more

danlin r.

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5 years ago

The food there is very cheap and delicious. The three of us have been there for so many times. And it is very popular and we need to queue up. read more

Ashley S.

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5 years ago

Love maids been going there since I was little it has the best food And milkshakes i recommend it to anyone good place to go relax and eat

Shawn M.

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8 years ago

Had a bad visit once in my life. I love this place. But it was better before it burned down. Still one of the best places on the island

Ali M.

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11 years ago

great service and awesome steak sandwich waiting for the road to clear and taking trip to PEI across the bridge to have one :)

Michael L.

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13

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9 years ago

Great breakfast as usual! And very friendly servers!!!

Jeffery R.

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5 years ago

Amazing food and great service

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Great coffee and nice selection of pastries. Enjoyable location and smiling staff made this spot…read moreone to recommend.

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