Gord and I had brunch this morning at Bethune's Bistro…read more We both had the Classic Breakfast ... a nice old school brekkie for $10. The home fries seemed to be made from scratch and the bacon was really crunchy.

The classic breakfast ($9.95) consists of a choice of eggs, protein (bacon, sausage, or ham), home…read morefries, and toast. I'm glad to see their scrambled eggs are made with real eggs and not the boxed liquid ones; I could tell from the telltale flecks of white mixed in with the yolk and denser texture. Their bacon was also tasty: crispy, not too salty, and had a nice smoky flavour. If anything, the home fries could use more time on the flat top to develop a crispier crust, but they were still decent and would pair nicely with fried eggs to create a soft hash. I was excited to see the lovely caramelization on the house pancakes ($9.95 for three) but it didn't really translate into flavour. As pancakes go, they're nice and fluffy but also store-bought tasting, especially when served with packaged table syrup. Bethune's plain house burger ($9.95) reminded me of the ones I had in high school at Johnny Andersons. The beef patty is thicker than McDonalds, but also seems to be mixed with flour as it has a softer consistency. Still, it had a nice crust, and was adorned with all the classic fixings: mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The French fries are also a step up from the home fries - crispy, hot, and made with real potatoes. The low prices may partially be attributed to Bethune's lean (but not mean) staff. Even on weekends there's usually only one person out front and presumably one chef. Yet, service was efficient, and I've always felt taken care of and welcomed. If you're in Gravenhurst, I'd recommend skipping fast food and support local at Bethune's Bistro instead. While it's more aptly described as a diner or family-style restaurant (as opposed to a bistro), there's a friendly small-town charm to the place and you won't leave broke or hungry.

We swooned over the senbei crusted tuna ($20), a starter of ahi tuna wrapped in seaweed and rice…read morecracker bits, deep fried to create a crispy coating but still leaves the fish raw and warmed. Sliced into thick meaty pieces, it's adorned with a wasabi aioli that gives it Japanese French flair. The amazing tuna made the shrimp lettuce cups ($17) seem severely underwhelming. Sure, it contained great fresh ingredients like delicate butter lettuce, poached shrimp, and cool vermicelli, but it seemed to be missing something - like a mango slaw (or even the coleslaw they serve with the fish and chips) - anything to give it colour, interest, and more flavours. Cliffside smartly heats their plates, so the mains arrive and stay piping hot. But it does mean proteins like the seared salmon ($42) should be undercooked to finish, so it's not completely cooked through when it arrives. Nonetheless, the fish had a nice crust and was still flaky inside. I wouldn't have thought to marinade salmon in a rosemary beet mixture, it ends up creating a natural tasting sweet and savoury glaze. Overall, the main is a healthy but filling dish finished with soft creamy stewed lentils, roasted asparagus, and a light citrusy beurre blanc sauce. Our seafood meal continued with the fish and chips ($24), which had a nice airy crispy beer batter. In lieu of the traditional chips, Cliffside serves the fish with shoestring fries, it's slightly softer texture almost reminiscent of McDonald's spuds. Online reviews generally commend the restaurant's food but complains about service. Our Friday dinner went off without a hitch with someone around whenever we needed. The only anomaly was Cliffside includes a bread plate and butter knife with their place settings but never actually asks if would like or serves any carb. Perhaps a bit strange, but hardly anything that would mean a flaw in their service.

Great food, spectacular location, family friendly, highly recommend to anyone who's hungry and…read moreinterested in premium food

I am obsessed with Blue Willow Tea Shop! Also obsessed with high tea set up in general…read more This lakeside teashop gave a unique and delicious experience. Their High Tea is a game changer, with a set menu that changes monthly and features finger sandwiches, cakes, and pastries. So...The Good Stuff: - Cozy Atmosphere: The tea room has a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing afternoon with friends or family. - Delicious Food: The High Tea menu is exquisite, with options like cucumber cream cheese tea sandwiches, mini scones, and sticky toffee pudding. Service was great, friendly staff members. - Extensive Tea Selection: Blue Willow Tea Shop offers a wide variety of premium loose-leaf teas, including British classics and herbal options. - Beautiful Views: The lakeview dining room and patio offer stunning views of Lake Muskoka, making it a perfect spot to unwind. Tips: - Make Reservations: Highly recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. - Explore the Boutique: The tea shop has a lovely vintage boutique with unique gifts and British imports. - Take-Out Available: If you cannot stay for High Tea, consider taking some treats to go or ordering take-out. Fyi...Special Events: - British Classics High Tea Menu: Available from November 5th to November 23rd, featuring comfort food bites with English flair. - Fall in Love With Muskoka High Tea: A seasonal menu available until November 2nd, featuring fall-flavored mini scones and harvest-inspired tea sandwiches. I am really considering going.

Great food Lots of…read moretea options Service was good servers were nice but not as tentative Beautif scenes, love the cups saucers

Super friendly counter staff. The pecan tart is easily one…read moreof the BEST, ever.... Nice sugar twist and glazed donut as well. After our overpriced sandwich down the street this was a nice surprise.

Tiny place with an awesome amount of selection. For me the donuts were the hit. This place is just…read morea one min walk off of the Main Street. Been going for over 20 years. Breads are great as well. Selection becomes thinner in the afternoon. Absolutely worth the stop

Pierogies and cabbage rolls stack up there with the best i have had! Simple delicious flavours and…read morewonderful service . Make sure you try the Polish donuts and Bubcha's coffee cake you wont be disappointed. Super dog friendly patio. Will be back 100%.

An unassuming little polish cafe in the gravenhurst area. We were looking to grab a drink on a…read morepatio with our pup while waiting to check into our hotel on thanksgiving day. Boston pizza was overwrought with tourists (and I'm not personally a fan of the chain), so this seemed like the best option. It's a family run business, a polish family owns it and they live upstairs. Communication might be a bit difficult and the service was a bit slow, but the food was good, the drinks were just what we needed and we didn't have to wait 2 hours at the Boston pizza to be seated. There were some bees and flies out on the patio that were bothersome, but hey it's Muskoka! One of the women who worked there brought out water and pieces of turkey out for our pup to enjoy, which was really nice of her. We ordered the almond pastry, a few beers, the polish sausage, pierogies and a cappuccino. All were great. They closed pretty early, around 3p, but not sure if it was specifically because were there on thanksgiving.

This place was wildly underwhelming. It's in a run down strip mall and the inside matches the…read moreoutside- dusty fake plants, worn past the point of usefulness, and service was as slow as maple syrup. Food was subpar and took over 40 minutes to come to the table (3 other tables of people). A local contractor sat in his booth with his phone on speaker and proceeded to have a very loud conversation with 45 minutes about sump pumps. If you want to overpay for a lukewarm, subpar breakfast, and get a lesson in the trades, this place is for you.

Fantastic find here in Muskoka! We are on a short holiday & really enjoyed our lunch here! You can…read moredefinitely tell it's a local favourite, it was busy! The server was so kind and it was such a cozy atmosphere. Prices were so reasonable (it was $60 for our family of 4) and we left with full tummies and lots of leftovers! Highly recommend!

Cute breakfast spot on main drag in Orillia Ontario. Here for work and few of us came for…read morebreakfast today. My food was very good! Our server was friendly as well. Good scratch made food. Had the blackstone Benedict. Loved their hollandaise sauce!

It is a busy breakfast place and there are people waiting for table in the weekend. There is French…read morecrepe and Benedict. All the dish I order comes with fresh cut fruit and potato waffle. Love them. The restaurant has wooden walls and it is good to have casual breakfasts. It's not American style but is it fresh style?

We needed catering for a reception. Contacted Fresh Kutz. They were so helpful and accommodating…read more Opening on a Monday so we could pick up that day. Beautiful presentation of food and it all tasted great. We appreciated their condolences and would highly recommend!!

Found the portions to be pretty small for breakfast at this place. Service was ok. We're kinda…read morescared to come back and try their dinner menu because it might also be small in portion size and therefore not worth the money. We'll try other breakfast joints before coming back here again.

I live out of town, and 2wice a month I enjoy my simple yet perfect breakfast. Over easy…read morebutterflied sausage home fries toast orange juice and coffee. Elderly, kid friendly place, clean, good service looking forward to my next with family

Really good food, minimal wait. Service was slow & inconsistent but the food spoke for itself. The…read moretap water was disgusting so be sure to order coffee or juice, all in all a fine place to have a warm breakfast on a cold Muskoka morning