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PEI Preserve

4.4 (67 reviews)
Open 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

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They had gorgeous tea sets
Janae B.

First timer! Went with a group of five and everyone loved it! From the phenomenal tea, lovely waitress, delicious meals & yummy dessert: this was amazing!! They had dairy free, vegetarian, and gluten free options/substitutions so it truly is somewhere everyone can eat too! Highly recommend a stop here while on the Island!! Plus they had beautiful gardens you can walk before or after your meal.

The lovely view from our breakfast table
Bill S.

We've been here seven times over the last four years, so we have lots of good things to say about this delightful restaurant/shop about a half hour our of Charlottetown. All our visits her have been for breakfast, which is a splendid experience. First there's the setting, beside the River Clyde and a lovely walking garden; it makes for stunning views from your table by the window. And if that doesn't put you in a good enough mood, try one of the many teas they offer as a specialty; we prefer the Earl Grey black tea served in a very attractive teapot/cup combination much like what you can purchase in the shop. Breakfast? We prefer the big one: eggs with cheese, bacon or sausage (the sausage is delightfully spicy but not too much), two blueberry pancakes and potatoes. It's a heap o' food. The pancakes by themselves are delicious. The wait staff is very friendly and occasionally pushed to be as quick as they might like because the crowds can really build up after 10 (they begin serving breakfast at 9). The shop carries a bountiful selection of teas, teapot, mugs, many of them fine bone china and not inexpensive. The choice of preserves and sweets is extensive, and it's fun to take some time to go through all of the shelves. We obviously love coming here every time we're on PEI, and we would urge you to give it a try. For breakfast we'd suggest arriving before 10. And we know the lunch crowd comes in beginning around 11:30. Prices, by the way, seem quite reasonable for the food; our favorite breakfast platter with all that food is $13 Canadian and includes coffee or tea.

Leah H.

This was the best breakfast we had on PEI! Enjoyed food and some different teas. Stopped by the butterfly house afterwards.

Caesar salad and potato pie

Potato pie was excellent as was the Caesar salad. Highly recommend. There was a wait time of an hour but got called 15 minutes later!

Jesika D.

We splurged on our day visit to PEI with both our calories and the bill, ending our day at PEI Preserve. What couldn't have been more perfect was a room with fantastic scenic views and the most courteous staff. Despite many tour buses full of visitors, we had prompt and amazing attention! Our meals were warm and delightful. The lobster croissant left our mouths wanting more and it filled our stomach with unparalleled-joy! The selection of teas, jams, and every mug imaginable were offered up by amazing staff.

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A trip to Prince Edward Island would not be complete without a trip (or two) to PEI Preserve Co. Restaurant! We usually go for a breakfast and a lunch, followed by a walk through the lovely Gardens of Hope. All the food is delicious but I recommend trying their Potato Pie at least once. It is delicious! Their desserts are wonderful too. Highly recommend this gem. It is under new ownership so I was a bit worried but the charm and quality are still the same. We will be back!

The potato pie is amazing, we eat here every time we are on the island. There is usually a pretty long wait, but it is definitely worth it.

Basia S.

This is a MUST visit spot when you're in PEI. There's not enough time to explain how amazing this place is but if you've got time, you HAVE to meet the owner, Bruce, who will tell you his amazing story and how this place came to be! Fantastic on so many levels. Service - impeccable. Location - incredible. Food - delicious. Tea - selection! Preserves - absolutely awesome.. plus, plus, plus! The gift shop attached has a MASSIVE selection of preserves, teas, mugs, tea pots, etc. You have to come here. You need to hear about what they're doing and you gotta try everything!

Dana M.

We have been coming to PEI for some 20 yrs. We each year have enjoyed many times at PEI Preserve Co. We have brought families from near and far over the years to enjoy lunch, tea, and desserts. We always make a stop on the Dunoon wall of cups and tea pots, also grabbing a few bags of teas, and jars of their outstanding jams & jellies. We were sorry not to see Bruce today on his birthday but we know he would have greeted us with him warm smile and personality as always. It is also always a treat Monday - Thursday to catch the noontime Caliegh with outstanding Island talent every summer.

Making the jam from scratch
mark K.

The jams were amazing. The bread fresh and hot. We enjoyed potatoes and eggs as well and they were very good too, but you'd be missing out if you went here and skipped the toast and jam. The views were spectacular and the staff friendly and helpful. The gift shop has all their jams for you to take home.

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Sam F.

Nice place to stop to buy some preserves or some mini maple syrups but it can be hard to find a table for lunch. We stopped by for lunch on our first day in PEI and the place was PACKED. We were given a lobster buzzer to alert us when a table was ready so we spent a good amount of time looking around the preserves shop while we waited. Unfortunately it took at least 25 minutes to get a table, and once we were seated the service was quite slow. I wouldn't recommend coming to eat here if you are super hungry. We ordered the seafood chowder, the fish cakes, and the vegetarian sandwich. Food took awhile to arrive at the table because there were s lot of huge parties in the restaurant but we finally got to try the chowder which was very rich and creamy. My mom enjoyed it but I found it too creamy. I enjoyed my fish cakes although everything was kind of blended together so I couldn't tell what was potato and what was fish. However, it tasted good with the green tomato chutney which is something I hadn't tried before. It was sweet and cut the salt of the fish cakes nicely. The veggie sandwich had nice vegetables but there was too much bread. Parking is a bit tight here because they only have 2 or 3 spots up front and the rest near the main door are for tour buses :( if you don't snag a front spot you have to park in the dirt lot a bit further away.

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Amazing jams, most of them you can try on site. Favorites were cherry salsa, Haskap berry, very berry cherry, strawberry, blueberry.

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Seasonal.....beautiful location, and great menu. Being on a "wait list" is a good concept once you try it! Especially for breakfast.

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Yummy food, but incredibly slow service. We were there for breakfast but ate more so at lunch time!

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Excellent in every respect - ambiance, food, beverage, service, location! Highly recommend!

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The food was really good. We had lunch and tried their tea, too. The coconut tea was delicious. Service was great and inside was clean.

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For lunch, we had a potate cake and fish cakes. Both are great foods and generous portion.

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My husband and I both ordered the potato pie which was thinly sliced layers of potato and cheese in a bacon crust.

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New Glasgow Lobster Suppers - Salad plate

New Glasgow Lobster Suppers

3.8(85 reviews)
0.2 km
$$$

Tasty juicy lobster supper (just choose the size of lobster: 1 lb at 52$, 1.5 lb at 63$, 2 lb at…read more73$, each lb on top is 20$ if available)! We chose a 3 lb lobster, which was perfect between sweetness and meatiness for us. Restaurant has children menu for 12 & under, which offers smaller menu such as 1/2 of 1 lb lobster for 24$ and other non seafood regular kids menus. Start by paying for ticket with choice of meal when you enter. Price includes two servings of rolls, bucket of mussels, seafood chowder, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks (just no seconds of mains). Big dining room area so there was no wait to get a table, and good for big groups and family friendly as well.

This place is a true PEI institution. It started back in 1958 as a fundraiser by the New Glasgow…read moreJunior Farmers, serving lobster and pies in a canteen hauled onto the site for $210. Today, it's grown into a huge dining hall with a polished system--but the sense of tradition is still very much alive. The setup is simple but memorable: everything is all-you-can-eat except the main course. You'll get bowls of seafood chowder, steamed mussels, salads, rolls, and dessert included with your meal. The lobster is the star, of course--I had the 1.5 lb, and it was perfectly cooked, sweet, and tender. The sides are plentiful and satisfying, but they exist to set the stage for that big plate of lobster. Expect a line before the doors open--it's part of the experience. Service is efficient and friendly, clearly well-practiced at managing the volume. This isn't fine dining, and it doesn't pretend to be. It's about tradition, community, and sharing in a piece of PEI history. Bottom line: if you're on the island, a lobster supper here is non-negotiable. It's as much a cultural event as it is a meal.

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Julio's Oyster Express

Julio's Oyster Express

5.0(1 review)
58.8 km

If you think an oyster bar is just about slurping bivalves with tobasco sauce, Julio will prove you…read morewrong within five minutes. From your seat at the bar, the view out the window stretches across St. Peter's Bay. Julio's passion for oysters is contagious. What starts as a casual tasting quickly becomes a crash course in oyster appreciation you didn't know you needed. We had a flight of oysters from different parts of the island, each with its own personality--some sharp and briny, others sweet and creamy. Julio explained how the water temperature, time of harvest and even the currents in each bay create these differences. It's the kind of knowledge that changes how you taste everything that follows. Lemon, horseradish, and hot sauce are available though (gently) discouraged --and for good reason. Once you've tried a fresh oyster, you understand that nothing else is necessary. The oysters themselves were outstanding--harvested and served within hours, as fresh as anything you'll find in PEI. But what makes Julio's stand out isn't just the freshness; it's the education that comes with it. You leave not only having eaten incredible oysters, but also knowing why they tasted the way they did. Friendly, informative, and genuinely passionate--Julio's Oyster Express is more than a great meal. It's one of those rare experiences that leaves you with both a satisfied stomach and a better understanding of what's on your plate.

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