Delicious baked brie and waffle. The baked beans were the surprise star, and the mini smoothie very…read morerefreshing. Service was good. There was live music on a Saturday morning which was very nice, but made it a little hard for conversation. The chairs are very heavy!

Their appetizers are really underrated. I enjoy all of them, especially the wonton app!read more

Came here while in Ottawa after seeing all the great reviews and it definitely lived up to it…read more There was about a 15-minute wait, but it was worth it. I got the special--eggs Benedict with pineapple and ham--and it was honestly so good. The flavors worked really well together, a little sweet and savory, and everything was cooked perfectly. Overall a really great breakfast spot. I'd definitely come back!

Very small-town friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and fun diner-y options! I had an issue with my…read moremeal but it was quickly remedied and covered by the staff, who were all helpful and nice.

Went in last night with my friend and the pub smelled horrible, like mildew and BO despite the…read moreplace being relatively quiet. We sat at the bar and the bartender told us we "reeked" and couldn't come close to us (we were puzzled as we were in a fancy restaurant earlier that night and knew we didn't stink). She welcomed another group of customers and told them she couldn't go near us because we stank. The cook came out of kitchen to clock out and have a beer, he sat beside us and apologized for her behaviour, and she snapped at him. Definitely unprofessional and made us feel very uncomfortable.

I'm generally not a huge fan of pub chains, but The Royal Oak was having their Lobsterfest, and my…read morefather-in-law loves lobster, so my husband and I took him there for a belated Father's Day celebration. I wasn't crazy about my meal, but the men thought theirs were ok. 2.5 stars overall, but I'll be nice and round up to 3. We all ordered from their limited-time Lobsterfest menu. I got the Lobster Rolls ($18) and my husband and father-in-law both got the One Pound Lobster Dinner (market price, which was $29 that day). I got a choice of fries, pub chips or soup with my lobster rolls and I chose fries. I was pretty disappointed with my lobster rolls. They were filled with mostly imitation crab/Surimi, barely any lobster. There were zero lobster chunks, just tiny lobster specks. The filling was also a bit too salty for my tastes. The filling tasted like imitation crab, mayo, green onions and salt. The rolls had lettuce and tomatoes, and there was a pickle spear on the side. The rolls were in a buttered hot dog bun. I think a more accurate name for the rolls would have been "imitation crab rolls." The accompanying fries were ok. They were at least crispy and hot, and thankfully not too mealy. Incidentally, my husband had had the Lobster Rolls at a different Royal Oak (downtown Ottawa) a little over a week earlier, and he said his rolls had lobster chunks in them and he enjoyed his rolls, so I really think not all Royal Oaks are equal. The Lobster Dinners that my husband and father-in-law had came with two sides. My husband got the soup and pub chips and my father-in-law got the soup and fries. The soup of the day was a "sweet and spicy beef soup." I had a taste of the soup and it was quite good. It had an Asian twist to it with the seasonings that were in it and the beef was so tender. I had some of the pub chips and they were good as well. I liked that some were super crispy, but some were a little softer with a little bit of chewiness. The men said the lobsters were good, but obviously not as good as lobster when you're in the Maritimes (which is where my father-in-law is from). Service was friendly. We did wait a bit longer than I expected to to get our food, but not an unreasonable amount of time. It's in a strip mall, so lots of free parking.

Me and 4 friends just left the place after ordering the 16 pieces mixed, and 6 thighs. The…read moreseasoning is bad, the chicken is boneless and has a weird flavours. If you want to eat fried flower this is the spot. The fries are good. They have cheap sauces for dipping and cheap ketchup. The place is also a bit dirty for a restaurant.

Holy shit is this chicken ever good. I'll take this over…read moreany of the other fried chicken chains (KFC can SMD!) Boneless thighs combo is really tasty. Not greasy at all - just scrumptious. Perfectly seasoned. Fries are decent but not sure they are fresh cut. I think this would stand them out even more if they were. But perhaps I'm wrong. 100% will return.

Superb food, superb service, lovely spot I really really…read morelike the Belmont I had salmon on toast with greens, both were great

Cute little spot I would recommend a reservation. This is my second time and once again I had not…read moremade reservations. (Expect 45-1h wait time.) not bad as there are a lot of cute shops around. Both me and my partner got the Belmont breakfast. Has a bit of everything ($23) I gave my partner the bread and got his salad. He said the bread was really good. I really enjoyed my salad nice and fresh not sure what kind of leaves was used. First time I see that shape. Back to salad it was light and a little bit sweet. Potatoes are the next best thing on my plate. I like them he spice that was used, I added a but more salt on mine. The breakfast sausage did not give me heartburn... not guaranteeing anything but worth mentioning. I believe they were lighter in oil simply. My partner always trades them for bacon. I only got a half sausage, he had the rest. The last thing I want to mention is less positive. I usally like breakfast beans. Got excited when I saw the black beans. However, really disappointed nothing more than warmed out black beans. Not what I would expect from breakfast beans. I expect a maple or sugar flavour. You can pay $5 to add to your breakfast... mine came with them but I would skip. Unless unflavoured black bean is your thing.

Went as a celebration dinner with family and absolutely loved it. Very intricate takes on classic…read moredishes while sacrificing none of the flavours... our server (I believe his name was Jamil) was incredible - he was quick to answer questions, provide recommendations, and tell a good story or two. He also made the most amazing iced tea drink I've ever had, I'll have to return to get another one sometime soon!! The restaurant was lit with low, warm lighting (which I always appreciate) and not too densely packed. It wasn't busy when we visited despite being a Friday evening, so it wasn't too loud at all. Great decor, with wacky paintings that Jamil was able to tell us about. Amazing service and yummy food, though absolutely a bit pricey. Also, the bathroom is located downstairs and there are a couple other steps within the restaurant so I'm not sure that it would be fully accessible, though perhaps sitting on the patio would be possible for anyone with mobility issues. Overall, would recommend for anyone looking for a fun meal and slightly eccentric vibes.

Spectacular Food was just fantastic, I can't wait to come…read moreback here again. Its pricey, its not a value option, but I felt confident that their stuff was all quality. I would totally recommend this place Service was just great, lovely space

The Short Version: Small burger joint. No fryer so no fries…read more I enjoyed the smashed burger. Minimal seating. The Long Version: I was sad to see Pomelo Hat at this location close down, but when I saw Taste Junction open up, I had to try it because you know, I like trying new restaurants, lol. Taste Junction serves up burgers, sandwiches and hotdogs. They don't have a fryer so no fries, chicken tenders, etc. My husband and I got a smash burger $10.99 and a BBQ pulled chicken burger $10.99 to share. But I wasn't crazy about the chicken burger and my husband liked both burgers so I ended up eating most of the smash burger whereas he ate most of the BBQ pulled chicken burger. The smash burger came with cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomatoes. I got ketchup and mustard on it. It was nicely smashed, with slightly crispy edges. The flavour was good. It wasn't too salty. I liked that it was a plain bun without seeds. I would get this burger again. The BBQ pulled chicken burger I found too messy to eat because it feel apart easily. It had caramelized onions and lettuce. I added BBQ sauce. The flavour was ok. My husband liked it a lot though. Service was courteous. It was a one man show so there was a bit of a wait for the food but that's understandable. There's not a lot of seating to eat in. Just 4 seats facing the window bar seating style. I guess it's mostly a takeout joint. Street parking only. Review #201 (2025)

From the owner: Taste Junction — with bold flavours, generous portions, and real comfort food.read more

Great poutine!! Family size fed 4 of us!! Nice owners, friendly service! Go treat yourself!!read more

Big D's was present for the military family appreciation day…read more I got the junkyard poutine and a Diet Coke which came to $11. The poutine has gravy, curds, bacon, beans and cheddar cheese. The portion is quite large and was more than I could finish on my own. There was a good amount of cheese and other options as well! I wasn't a huge fan of the gravy as it was very thin and not overly flavourful, also the bacon was quite hard and chewy, as though it had been pre-cooked and sitting out for a while! Not life-changing but good for some quick comfort food!

Quality is rarely an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent…read moreexecution. Kudos to Front-of-House (FOH), Back-of-House (BOH), and management!!! Lunch yesterday--my wife n' I visited for the first time--celebrating my birthday. Work colleagues had raved about the good food and service at The Cheshire Cat Pub. Our visit absolutely confirmed their perceptions--wow!!! Based on our experience we'll add an additional x15+++ to their 'rave' sentiments. A dedicated a top notch team effort from reservation, meal and final wrap up! The food, venue, the entire Cheshire Cat Pub Team working in unison made for an outstanding birthday celebration experience! We started our lunch with amber beer on tap, followed by Hot Beef & Yorkie, 2 piece FIsh n' Chips and Sticky Toffee Pudding & tea. To the The Cheshire Cat Pub...your teamwork and dedication to excellance is commendable. Kudos to all of you.

I really enjoyed my cocktail from the Cheshire Cat and my boyfriend enjoyed his beer on tap…read more My one issue is how busy it is and how it was kept extremely cold. It felt as though the staff had a hard time being attentive to the demand. I did appreciate the glasses customized to the Cheshire Cat, as well as the ambiance. I would've appreciated going on a quieter evening, if that exists.