I had a lovely lunch today, the place was definitely busy which is always a good sign…read more We ordered the burger and Reuben lunch plates. I asked for soup instead of fries and was not disappointed, it was creamy and peppery and delicious. The burger was great but needed a small hit of acid, adding ketchup helped bring it home. I think a tomato chutney on this would be stellar. The Reuben and Parmesan fries were a hit with my partner, we would definitely and will definitely be back. We also got a skor cheesecake for later, I think I'm in love with a pastry lol. We will be back to try more menu items but mainly so I can continue my love affair with that cheesecake

Friendly staff, scrumptious treats. Good coffee. Busy place popular at lunch time, nice that it is…read moreon the main drag.

Their food is incredibly well done and doesn't make you wait all that long after ordering. Their…read moremenu is quite widely ranged as well.

From the owner: Fresh cut french fries and homemade hamburgersread more

The Bastardized Coffee house is a cute cafe, and an interesting shop. Street parking out front, and…read morea few steps up to get in. There are not a lot of tables to eat at - only 3, with a few couches interspersed. The staff and patrons are friendly. We got there early today, and had time to look around before our friends got there. This gave us time to wait for a table, It gets busy in here, so ordering can take some time. However, the food was a while coming out. Our food came out well before our friends' food. However, the food was tasty when it did come out. Unfortunately, my eggs were a bit better done than I like them, but the meal was still edible, while we were eating and our friends were waiting for their food, the waitress admitted that they were short staffed by 2 people (you could really tell!) Later on, we heard they had run out of eggs. Although it is an interesting place, with an eclectic menu, and it's not next door for us, I would not be in a hurry to go back. I would give it one more chance, though, in a while, hoping they get their staffing issues sorted.

Great little spot. Would be amazing if they had AC because it was about 40C inside. Had a great…read moreAmericano and will be back

I always love to try new restaurants when they open near me and this one was no exception. The cafe…read moreis nicely decorated and they have a second room where you can lounge on sofas etc to enjoy a nice coffee. The menu is small but very well done with great salads, soup and sandwiches all using local, fresh ingredients .i had the spinach, arugula salad with pecans, apples and sweet potato. I got the half size and it was plenty. I also ordered the chicken pesto sandwich which was delicious but took half home wort me as the salad and sandwich was too much. My husband had the kale and beet salad and a sandwich. He said both were delicious. They also had local Kombucha from Ottawa. Very good. We will definitely come back and am hoping they will extend their hours as they grow. I also liked the atmosphere. It is very comfortable and small enough that you are able to have a conversation and hear each other. There was a table of moms with their babies and it was nice to see everyone enjoying good food!

Found this little spot off of the beaten path and glad that I did. Enjoyed the pesto chicken…read moresandwich with a side of kettle chips. Great spot for a quick lunch in Smith Falls.

No wonder this coffee shop has such a high rating.. we were passing by Carleton place and stopped…read morehere for coffee and it didn't disappoint... atmosphere is so inviting and modern, the coffee is amazing (we got espresso and iced latte) we also tried their avocado toast it was great.. if your in the area definitely don't miss this lovely gem!

Lovely staff and a light airy space create an enjoyable experience. It's a smaller space,…read morechockfull, probably holds 30 people. Coffee and treats checked out. Sandwich, Chicken Pesto, was impressive, as were the very crispy house made potatoes chips. Yum! We will be back to check out more of their food offerings.

I had some work to do in Merrickville and decided to stop somewhere for lunch. The town is quite…read moresmall, where downtown is pretty much one street. I found the Village Bean Coffee place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I opted for the soup and sandwich combo. Now, I usually don't eat bacon, but I don't know what came over me that day. I ordered the BLT and their soup of the day, which was corn chowder (full of bacon bits). The portion of both the sandwich and the soup were very generous. The combo with a san pellegrino can was about 13$, which is pretty decent. The soup was pretty good and so was the sandwich. The shop has cute local art on display on the walls and local papers on the tables to read while you're eating. Overall, it's a small town restaurant that is convenient and pretty quick service. If you're in town, you should stop by this place for a nice small town feel.

Enjoyed the coffee and the sandwich. Very home-like feeling. Atmospheric during the summer time…read morewith the patio. Small coffee shop menu that's a good place for breakfast or a snack if you're wanting food. Cheaper than Starbucks but more expensive than Timmies. A good place overall.

We loved this charming coffee house - it's down close to the water and was very busy! Lots of…read morechoices for treats, and all looked delicious. If I could, I'd have ordered on of each! Coffee was great (as was my (one!) treat). Staff were friendly and provided great service. Outside, for nice weather, is an enjoyable patio, full of people having conversations. What a nice find in Prescott!

We were waved in when they opened at 9 am. We both had eggs Benedict which was well prepared. The…read moremeal included hash browns and, amusingly to me, about 1.5 Tablespoons of canned fruit cocktail as a side. I had a ginger cookie which had excellent flavor but a very hard almost dog biscuit like texture. The rhubarb bar got a big thumbs up from the person who had it. Service was very warm and friendly.

We recently stopped by Lyric Cafe and Tearoom and had a very enjoyable experience…read more I don't usually order anything fancy when it comes to coffee, so I went with the house brew and kept it simple with some Splenda and heavy cream. The coffee was slightly bitter for my taste, but overall it was good and I enjoyed it. I also ordered an almond bear claw. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it contained raisins, and I'm not a fan of raisins, so I probably wouldn't have chosen it had I known. That said, the pastry itself was fresh and tasty, and the raisins were more of a personal preference issue than a problem with the food. My wife ordered an iced chai latte and absolutely loved it. She often finds chai lattes to be watered down, but she said this one was perfectly sweet, full of flavor, and one of the better ones she's had. The cafe itself is cute, very clean, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The prices were also surprisingly reasonable. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely order from here again.

The Lyric is cute and the staff are friendly and attentive. Lots of open seating and clean…read morebathrooms. The frozen chai latte was good but very sweet. The croissants (chocolate and almond) were not good . They were more bread than croissant. The croissant egg and cheese sandwich was decent but nothing special. Definitely more of a beverage place than food place.

Coffee is always consistent and the specials are often pretty good. Bonus you can bring your dog in!read more

Relaxed atmosphere but the seating wasn't very comfortable and it had an industrial kind of vibe.read more

This GF bread is fantastic! We can't do without it. We panic when we're getting low and order…read moreanother 10 asap. And it's delivered! We have been gf for many years and have tried many gf breads over the years. Discovering this bread was a godsend. We love it! Jane and Pat

I love this bakery. It started as a one-man gig in 2013. The founder, Will Spencer, has a PhD in…read moreMicrobiology and Epidemiology (!) I have a soft spot for those in academia who leave for other pursuits ;) For some reason I know that rND stands for rue Notre Dame, but I forget the significance of this street to the bakery. Their location in Smiths Falls is not a retail store, but they do sell online and you can arrange for pick up at the location. They also deliver, and their products can be found at several health food stores such as Natural Food Pantry and Kardish. This bakery makes the best gluten-free bread and bagels in my opinion, but be advised that they do not taste like regular bread or bagels. They do not contain yeast and are very dense and textured. My husband calls it "twiggy hippie bread" implying that it tastes like it's made of twigs and is consumed by tree-hugging hippies. I do not disagree with his assessment, lol. It's not smooth Wonder Bread. It has texture and is chock-full of fibre. I love it for this very reason. I love their classic oat bagels. They are very versatile and can be used for both savoury and sweet meals. Their tomato and basil bagels and curry and onion buns are excellent for savoury sandwiches. Their cinnamon raisin bagels or bread loaves are excellent for a sweet snack. Their items are pricey. Bagels and buns are $7.50-8.50 for packs of 4 and loaves are $9-$10 each. Health Food stores may mark the items up further. Although, I sometimes get them on discount at the health food stores when they are nearing their best before date. They freeze well though, so I just pop them in the freezer. If you like breads that are dense, full of texture and high in fibre, I would definitely recommend rND products. I love them!!