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!

I wanted to like i since is local but I have never felt like I wasted $88 more. Let's start with…read morefact a week after placing order online I'm asking restaurant when's my food going to be ready and they hadnt realised i even ordered; but then all the food is tasteless and one order even missing food (my sushi ordered 4 got 3). Am I the only one who thinks a chickpea salad- the chickpeas need to be soft and cooked? Not raw and so hard could break tooth. Her burger I ate right after receiving and still bun broke apart before even biting in and it was completely tasteless besides the mustard. Her muffins on her web page said they were 2 inches wide by 1.5 inches high NOPE they were smaller! Enclosed pictures. Would I recommend HELL NO. I even noticed on the find vegan food web page called happy cow the owner made a 5 star review (the only review on the page) be careful where you eat and do your research ahead of time. I don't think beach vegie is priced fairly and it does not taste good, I do not recommend

Once you get a taste of Xan's food, you'll start to crave it…read more PS I'm not a vegan! Looking forward to the summer to eat so much more of her specials.

The food at The Library was cold and although there were attempts to design the plates, it wasn't…read moreto my liking. Service was great and staff kept asking if everything was to our liking. Ambience was superb. It was rustic in style and library setting. Reminded me of the days when libraries was the place to do research for those school projects.

Excellent food and service. Delicious and creative presentation. We all loved it and would go…read moreagain.

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.

The bagel sandwiches were very average. The actual bagels were not that great (like those that one…read morewould buy in a grocery store), not well toasted, toppings were minimal and overall the bagel sandwiches lacked flavour and salt. We had the Diner Bagel (roast beef) and the Farm to Bagel (chicken sausage). I was expecting a sausage patty, but it was more like a single, very thin deli slice. The Diner bagel also had only one thin slice of roast beef. Would be glad to pay more for better and more flavourful toppings, and frankly just more of them. Wood fired bagels would be next level. We did have an AWESOME dessert (pecan butter tart square) - yum! 3.5 overall because of that.

This is the most cozy beautiful coffee spot I've seen, gives places in NYC, Toronto, LA a run for…read moretheir money! Serve specialty lattes, with macadamia and oat milk substitutes as well as cocktails, pastries, cookies and baked goods. Pantry items like jam, honey, coffee beans and merchandise all in cabin theme!

Found this gem while looking for a place for lunch with friends in Barrie. I had never heard of…read moreCopper Branch before, and was surprised to learn that they are well established with many locations. I ordered the General Copper Bowl, served with shiitake mushroom General Tao, broccoli, fresh avocado, organic brown rice, sesame seeds, sriracha coleslaw, and Copper Branch General Copper sauce. It was nicely presented and most importantly, it was delicious. The flavours went well together and had nice texture variation. My spouse had the Aztec and liked it very much as well. We tried a few desserts; I would suggest skipping desserts here and focusing on their awesome bowls. The decor is lovely, and the service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended!

Our family went there today for lunch and we all enjoyed a great tasting meal. Hot wings, Aztec…read morebowl, squash soup and waffles were all delicious and generous portions too. We will definitely be back often! Great service to top it off!

Good food. Service was good. Excellent server. Kitchen backed up so we were impatient as we had a…read moreconcert to go to. They did their best to accommodate us Next time we will not make post dinner arrangements and enjoy our dinner even more

Away from the city centre area, but if you have a car, not an issue. A small place with the homely…read morefeel to it. They do serve meat dishes as well, but are Vegan and Vegetarian friendly. The two ladies are knowledgeable and can tell you what is vegan what is not. Had Coconut and Lentil with Vegetables Soup with Toast and a Spicy Rice and Veggie Wrap with the same soup. Saw a morning glory muffin which was Vegan and gluten free and somehow I heard it calling me. The muffin was delicious. With greens, carrots and coconut was amazing. The best part it had very little sugar. Only if I had it warmed. The soup and wrap came quickly after. The soup had almost entire lentils which we assumed would be under cooked. We were wrong. The lentils cooked to perfection. The coconut milk creamy. A bit under seasoned for the Mrs, but I didn't mind. I did want some spice though. Added some black pepper but didn't do anything. The wrap with lots of salad greens and rice. Carrots and veggies. The rice and tortilla was warm. The service was good as well. The place has a small area for buying some nut milk and other stuff. There is also a shelf full of books for customers sit and enjoy.

Love the food. The best lemon tart I have ever had. Their soups are incredible. All the food is…read moregreat!

I had the Cauliflower Blue Cheese soup and it was delicious. Carrot cake was nice and moist, plus…read morereally delicious. Was not disappointed, I will be back.

Our server Ra was soooo sweet and knowledgeable, food was absolutely delicioso, love the decor of…read moreCoco felt welcoming. Food delicious every dish we had. From the apps to dessert Can't go wrong picking anything.

A few dishes feature their fish-of-the-day, which was pickerel for the ceviche and tacos during our…read moresummer visit. Marinated and cured in an acid of lime and tomatoes, the fish takes on a pink hue in the ceviche ($16) and has the taste of a lighter Arctic char. It's wonderfully fresh, either by itself or scooped onto a crispy thin tortilla chip, the citrus acid nicely balanced with a hint of heat. The starter just needed more salt. In fact, all their dishes need more seasoning. Perhaps El Pueblito is trying to respect an ingredient's natural flavours or cater to Bracebridge's older demographic, but everything needed an extra hit of salt to finish the dish - maybe they should just leave some at each table. The same pickerel tasted completely different in the fish tacos ($20), once lightly grilled and topped with pineapple salsa. Since the fish isn't deep fried and there's not a typical slaw topping, the tacos are soft; I wish there was a crunchy element to provide textural interest - even some finely chopped bell peppers and red onion would be great. Still, the tacos were tasty - the corn tortillas chewy and fresh, and the spicy mayo and tomatillo salsa great condiments for the dish. The refried beans were rich and smooth, lovely on its own or smooshed into the rice. The grains get even better once you add in consommé and chopped onions (from the birria tacos). In the end, the fish tacos are a little soft but at least they're not messy to eat. Consequently, the complete opposite experience of having a birria taco ($20). Stuffed with beef and deep fried, these arrive blistering hot and need to be wrapped in a tissue to dunk. Having seen many people have the dish at food trucks, it's a wonder how anyone isn't covered in consommé and grease without a proper table and dishware. If you're ordering these, it's best not to wear white. The slowly cooked beef was plentiful and tender, but because under seasoned meat and consommé, we couldn't help feel that the birrias were missing something. I was waiting for a flavourful explosion to erupt, only to be met with a slow-moving stream of lava. The flavours improved once we added tons of the raw onion, cilantro, and avocado into the crispy hot taco, a few sparks in the lava stream. Saving room for churros ($10 for 6) is essential. When our server asked us whether we wanted six or ten of the pastries, I thought it must be a rehearsed question as why would two people need more than six? One bite into the hot hollow logs of fried dough and we were hooked. Dusted with cinnamon sugar they were already delicious, but a dunk into a creamy thick not-overly-sweet caramel and the dessert was absolutely sublime. Yeah, so maybe we could have devoured ten.