The restaurant was clean and busy enough for the lunch hour. We got a nice table and was greeted…read morepromptly by a waitress menus in hand. Our drinks were ordered and delivered to our table in short order with the meals following mere minutes after. I had the chopped steak with onions,gravy and fresh cut fries. The fries were outstanding, the steak and gravy were adequate. My friend ordered the Ruben sandwich and was more than pleased with the size and quality, I can't believe he ate the whole thing. The bill came to $25 for two. Pretty reasonable in this day and age.

Excellent breakfast place. Great food and service. We were looking for an easy breakfast place and…read morecame upon this place. We will definitely come again if in the area

Food was delicious, potatoes were crispy and these were probably my favorite home fries I have had…read moreso far! The breakfast pizza was unique, and actually very good. Also, none of the food was greasy at all which is so rare for breakfast places. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering that the meal came with fresh fruit and the potatoes were fresh. I highly recommend this place for breakfast or brunch!

Melissa was an awesome server! Friendly and fast service in a welcoming environment…read more Had the stacked hash and it was more food than I was expecting. Wholesome portions! Greta flavour and great value. Will be coming back!

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.

The service is so friendly; you really feel like you're being taken care of by friends or family!…read moreThe food is standard breakfast with comparable pricing to other breakfast spots. We have enjoyed our meal each time we went. It's a no frills, throwback to the 90s establishment and feels like you're taking a step back in time (in the best way)! Very unassuming location and building but you won't be disappointed with your experience.

This place Is a Eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious meaning good the service is 100 persent beanery…read moredefinitely recommend

My husband and I have come for brunch every weekend for almost a year now - we haven't had a single…read morebad experience. The food is consistently delicious, the staff is friendly (Avinesh, Carmen and Adam are awesome!), and the patio is gorgeous. There are no bad picks on the menu. We have probably tried just about everything and haven't once been disappointed. Do yourself a favour though and try the crab cake eggs benny, it's FANTASTIC.

I came here for brunch with a friend. My friend ordered the Philly cheesesteak omelette and I…read moreordered the chicken and waffles eggs Benedict. She liked the omelette but the eggs Benedict was absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked poached eggs and everything tasted great. Unfortunately the service made us feel uncomfortable. The server, who was blonde with glasses (did not get her name) seemed not happy to be serving us. To be fair, it was incredibly busy and she was on her own. But she wasn't the nicest before it got busy either. It's too bad because the food really was top notch. I want to order the French onion soup next time. And all of the benedicts. Yes, all. I will line them up and just go at it.

We had a really good experience. It's a very traditional all-day breakfast spot with classic decor,…read morewhich gives it a cozy local feel. We ordered the Super Breakfast and the Northern Grill. The service was very friendly, and I really liked the French toast -- super fragrant and tasty. The bacon was also really good. We went around noon on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy, and it seemed like a lot of locals come here.

We stopped by on a Saturday morning and picked this place on a whim, and it turned out to be a…read moregreat choice. The restaurant has a cozy, old-school traditional feel, which we really liked. The breakfast was exactly the kind of classic breakfast we were hoping for -- bacon, toast, sausage, eggs, and coffee, all simple and satisfying. It was not too busy around midday, so the whole meal felt very relaxed. The service was also very friendly, and that made the experience even better. We really enjoyed our meal and would gladly come back again.

Good sized quality portions. Ordered hungry jack take out with pancakes. Serving included home…read morefried potatoes, 3 eggs, 2 bacon strips and 2 sausages which adequately feed 2 people. Service was friendly and prompt. Ambiance was clean and functional. Washroom was adequate but needed some upgrading and modernization. Worthy of a pit stop and perhaps some gas for your vehicle.

Food amazing, service just wonderful, very clean, bright terrific breakfast house…read more Highly recommend!!! It's our favorite breakfast house now!

Stopped by in the morning on the way to a work event in the area…read more When I was at the entrance, I was promptly greeted with a "Come on in" Ordered an Oat Latte and asked the barista if she had recommendations for any pastry/baked goods. She told me that the croissants are baked fresh every morning and that she has a cheese one every shift, so of course I went with that. It was the right choice -- flaky exterior, soft buttery interior, with a layer of cheese inside! Probably would have also tried one of their Butter Tarts which seem to be highly rated, but saw on their socials that they had sold out over the weekend. I was able to find a table to sit to wait for my order, which gave me the opportunity to actually take a look around and get a feel of the vibes. All other tables were occupied with locals, who were having conversations not only with their own group, but with others. Interior is definitely unique and retro, and it works! It looks like some of the artwork is for sale as well. When my order was ready, I confirmed that it was an Oat Latte, but it was mistakenly made with Almond Milk, but the barista immediately made a new one for me. They also have patio seating out front (and apparently in the back that I didn't know about). It was easy to find parking out front on the main street, but there is also a lot across the street. Would definitely visit again if in the area!

Great vibes , tasty coffee and yummy food Tried their eggy…read morethingy muffin and breakfast burrito

I was staying at a hotel down the street and my friend recommended that I try a butter tart while…read moreI'm in town visiting. One Saturday morning after the farmers market (which is just behind this building) I stopped in at The Maid's Cottage. The customer service was very helpful and friendly. They stopped their dine in service, but take out is available. I ordered and sat right outside on the tables to eat. I order a delicious breakfast (pictured) - eggs Benedict and a pumpkin pie butter tart. Both were delicious! I was very satisfied.

the best butter tarts ever!!!!! big and plump with lots of filling, lots of different flavours to…read morechoose from! located in a cute little spot in newmarket. price is also super good for the size of the tart. cant wait to be back to try more!!