I came here for the second time with my family. I was sadly disappointed. The place was a little…read moretoo warm and I extremely disliked the sticky tables (it wasn't dirty, but an unfortunate table top finish issue). We ordered quite a bit of food. The appetizers (calamari, mozza sticks, and wings) were great! Very solid choices although personally the wings (medium) were a little too sweet for us. Service was ok but the waitress did seem a bit stressed. The mains, however, were a bit disappointing. The burgers were just ok, my halloumi in the halloumi salad was burnt (although the salad itself was great), and the children's cheese sandwich was also burnt. The fish & chips were very oily. Usually I really want to like and rate local establishments well as I am a local myself, but burnt food is a no-no and unfortunately with kids I don't really have the time to ask for a remake. Great vibes for a good beer though.

Came for a Sunday lunch while in the area. Simply loved the look of the place and got to sit on the…read moreupstairs veranda ... perfect. Set ourselves up with a West Avenue Heritage dry cider and ordered a Poke Tuna Bowl and a Beef Dip. First of all, the service was excellent. Warm, friendly and genuine. I even spilled a whole glass of cider and they replaced it free of charge. The food was very good and we would certainly come back. Highly recommend this for a wonderful lunch.

Had brunch at Park Eatery with a friend who lives in Guelph. We both went for the Double Smoked…read moreBacon Benedict, and I added the Chicken Chowder on the side since I was starving after the drive. The place has a classy feel, with a space that's thoughtfully laid out and comfortable to sit in. Really loved the overall vibe. That, along with attentive service and solid food, made for a great experience. Everything was above standard, and I appreciated not just the quality and portion size, but also how fair the pricing was. Only small note is that the salad on the side felt a bit generic. Nothing wrong with it, but didn't quite match the level of the rest of the meal. The Chicken Chowder, on the other hand, was a total surprise. Hearty, comforting, and just full of that savory kind of goodness. It was so well done, I honestly wish they served it in XXL size. Overall, it's a lovely spot I'd be happy to come back to. Feels like the kind of place that gets the little things right without trying too hard.

I wanted to try out the brunch menu here but missed it by a few minutes (it ends at 3 pm) so I…read moreended up getting something from the lunch menu. I got the cornmeal trout and chips and my partner got the cheeseburger. We both agreed that the fries here were absolutely delicious! They were perfectly fried in my opinion and had that salty tasty crunch. I think the trout was alright for me personally. Maybe because I'm just so used to fried haddock when I get fish and chips. The service was great and our server was very attentive. I will say I think the ambiance is quaint and cute but I think I was just a bit thrown off by a few minor things (i.e., water was lukewarm, the chair I sat on had a few crumbs, etc.) nothing huge and probably doesn't bother anyone but me. I'd go again for the fries and to try out something from the brunch menu.

We absolutely LOVED Chainsmoker! We visited with our two kids and came in right as they opened. The…read moreplace was clean and all of the people working there were so nice & friendly. For the four of us we ordered a Brisket plate with the rice dun up, the ribs with Mac and cheese & a sandwich lunch combo with fries and a pop. The bark on the brisket was sooo flavourful, it was juicy and still had some fat on it which kept it moist. The ribs were fantastic as well, we thought the rice was our favourite and the Mac and cheese was great too! Fries were tasty and crispy, honestly everything was fantastic. I wish it was priced a little lower but I've paid more for food that wasn't this good. Highly recommend, we can't wait to go back!

Very dirty place; floors were greasy. Drove all the way from Burlington to try it. It's two…read morebusiness merged.

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.

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.

I actually quite like this place! The interior is old renaissance meet diner style. Lovely seating…read morespots and an even more lovely patio. Location is absolutely prime. The service was fantastic. The menu has quite a bit of variety. I had the wednesday chicken wings special (garlic parm) and we also had the philly cheesesteak sandwich. The wings were fresh, although mildly sauced, and well the philly, delicious. Love it, hope to come for breakfast and cake another time!

Always a great go-to spot for a larger group. We came here for brunch, and I really enjoyed my…read morepeameal bacon sandwich with roasted potatoes.

I got the pancakes and they were some of the best I've ever had. They definitely had a lot of love…read moreinto them. The service was immediate and incredibly good environment was incredible. There were many maps of local towns ice cream, and it was beautiful.

This restaurant is very comfortable and down to earth. We stopped in for lunch. I had the homemade…read morechicken noodle soup. It had a tasty broth, thick, long as spaghetti noodles, corn, carrots and broccoli, and large pieces of chicken. The portion was so large I couldn't finish it. I had also ordered a BLT on brown bread. The bread was not overly toasted. The sandwich was tasty. My husband had ordered the club sandwich with homemade french fries. Instead of turkey, ham was used. Surprisingly tasty. It was so nice to have fries without that chemical flavouring. They were so fresh tasting. The price for the lunch was quite reasonable. The service was fast and friendly. The rest of the menu looked to be full of comfort food. We'll definitely stop in again. As a note, they only take cash or debit.

If you know my reviews you know this really didn't hit the spot if I give anything below 4. I'm…read moregiving it 3 stars only because the staff really save the place. The people are friendly, attentive, and serve you with pleasure. Otherwise this was generally empty on a Friday evening at 6 pm. Although my steak was perfectly cooked (as shown in picture) it lacked any real taste. The broccoli was meant to be vegetables (so I mean, broccoli is a vegetable but definitely not what was written). The fries were good. My husband really enjoyed the ribs and said the wings (apple butter) were solid (visually it looked appetizing). Considering how not busy this place was the floors were significantly dirty, seems that no one really sweeps between customers and they definitely didn't sweep before seating new customers. Overall, kind of a sad place. On Tuesdays kids eat for free and my kids were each given a toy which was so lovely and kind.

Food was great, surprisingly one of the best places for burgers. Service was just ok: had to take…read moreutensils and condiments from another table. Ambiance was nice but it felt colder inside than outside.

Great local restaurant with good portions. Just make sure you avoid brunch lineups. But if you…read morehave to line up it's worth it. Shakes and hot chocolates are one of the bests we've had.

we went wed for a birthday lunch and the restaurant was packed we waited a long time but when our…read morewaitress resized it she was a gem we also had an special needs grown up with us and Maryanne was patient and allowed him 4 hugs just an amazing experience for all that went with us thanks again Maryanne

Last night I went to the Sunday night Karaoke by myself. As a woman this can be a daunting…read moreadventure. The karaoke was great. What was even better though was the service, thoughtfulness and care of the staff and security. I felt safe and heard and that speaks volumes to a culture that can be creepy when drinking is involved. I highly recommend if you have nothing to do on a Sunday night and are a single woman looking for a good time- these people will look after you if you ask, even if you don't.

I mean, listen, I don't know what's going on here lol. We were there on a Thursday night after…read moredinner to have more beers and play some games. Some games would eat your coins and not play games, others wouldn't take coins and you could play forever (I had to voluntarily withdraw from a buck hunting game). We enjoyed the ambience and the DJ that night was actually quite good! The place was kind of empty though (not that we minded). The drinks were cheap, staff were solid, bathrooms were incredible (!???). They have all you can eat wings on Thursdays and their kitchen is open till midnight. Definitely down to go visit again and hopefully many of the arcade games will be fixed up as that was a real bummer.