The backyard patio is the draw - along Bala bay, with amazing views on what has been amazing long…read moreweekend weather. There are people arriving and leaving on boats docking directly at the patio; giving a very different vibe to most patios in Ontario. There is a great hot and cold cafe menu, a well stocked bar, and a good selection of sandwiches. It is a bit on the pricier side; but the backyard patio is worth the extra couple of bucks. Food is brought to the table - a nice touch! This is also a tourist store with a good variety of homewares and local pottery and crafts.

Cant go wrong with the Ambiance, eat your sandwich with their smoothie on the deck by the sun. Jack…read moreand stella is the pinnacle of summer patio vibe Must visit while you're in Bala

If I lived in Gravenhurst, I could see this being one of my favourite little places to hang out…read more When we first walked in, I loved the retro/hipster vibe to it. This place is heaven for your inner geek. Old school board games, a pac man machine and a war-hammer painting station line the walls and floor of this place. We ordered a London fog from the counter. I was excited to see a beautiful selection of teas, there was definitely an emphasis on oriental teas and not as much variety as say, a David's tea but still very nice and a lot of nice lattes and mixed tea drinks on their menu. The London fog was actually fantastic and different from any I've ever had and the girl serving us was bubbly and nice. The strangest and most interesting part of this place has to be the single barbers chair and barber cutting hair at the back of the store. This guy has his own little studio at the back of this coffee shop and it seems to be popular. One of the servers had to turn away a client and said that he was booked up for the day. All-in-all this is an eclectic place that I feel prides itself for it's uniqueness. It's warm and welcoming and if you make an appointment, you can also get your hair cut!

My absolute favourite place to be in Gravenhurst! You can play board games while enjoying an…read moreamazing selection of teas, coffee, and treats. All while you wait for the best haircut of your life!!! Johnny got me over my phobia of having my hair cut. The Ahsomes have done a phenomenal job of creating a destination that's, well... Ahsome!

This was a great local coffee shop. They offer more than just coffee here. There's a space to sit…read morein the shop and also a small space for children to play. There was quite a line when we arrived, but service was moving well. We ordered drinks and a pastry. There were options for juices/smoothies, and then the coffee/tea selections with different choices for flavourings. They use local milk which is nice. I had myself a mocha and enjoyed it. This cafe is a good stop if you're in Midland and walking around town!

we had heard this was good place to get coffee but what kind of cafe with plenty of seating and…read morewhich sells food to eat on premises does not allow customers to use their washrooms? we left.

Service was fantastic! Food was good and adorable. Best part--dog friendly!…read more Highly recommended. Bonus rec... do the iced tea with a splash of the peach

Lots of places were closed on a Monday, so we ended up at Oliver's and were glad that we did. The…read morestaff were friendly, helpful and efficient. We had to study the menu a minute before we gave our order, but they didn't make us feel rushed. The food was good, but the apple fritter was great. Finally, a fritter with some big pieces of apple in it!

Georgina must be nice in the summer (water, etc).. during winter it's pretty dismal/depressing…read more Elaine's and Burger Bandits '2' perks/pluses in the area. Coffee (latte, americano) excellent.

Best Buttertarts in York Region! If you haven't stopped by for a coffee or a snack...put it on your…read moretodo list! #thankyouthursday

Stopped in this cute little coffee joint in Gravenhurst. The coffee was great, perfect for a cold…read morewinter afternoon and the muffin was delicious, I especially liked the crispy muffin top! The service was fast and friendly. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area and need your coffee fix!

Thank you for the washroom! Coffee was DECENT…read morenice staff and gravenhurst is a nice small town!

Very bad coffee, very slow service, and their insistence for me to drive through the circular drive…read morethru to speak with them even though I was the only one there and already at the window speaking with them.

3.5 stars This is a kiosk / drive thru location to the…read moreOliver's coffee chain that is located inside the gas station. Seems like they have a full menu here. We ordered food and drinks for six people and because it was a larger order it took awhile and there was a mix up but I brought it up and it was fixed. Latte was alright it wasn't very strong and no creama. Just warm frothy milk on top. I probably should have tried their regular brewed coffee instead to really see what their coffee is like without all the milk. Breakfast bagel and muffins were all pretty good. We were in town for a short visit so happy to find somewhere for coffee that's reasonably priced and decent. It's not worth an out of the way trek and it's not a must visit site but it's def a much needed spot in the area!

BOTTOM LINE: An elevated snack bar with all-day service!…read more Located just outside the main strip in Bala is this rustic chic spot that doubles as a casual (take-out) cafe and fancy dining spot. This review is for the cafe/breakfast part, and I'll need to come back for dinner one day. Reservations are for dinner only. First of all, the menu is EXTENSIVE, which was pleasantly surprising given how compact the indoor appeared to be (unless there's a backroom I missed!). From various pastries, brunch specials, salads, hearty sandwiches, and pizzas, everything looked looked pretty fresh and hearty. There's also a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks The SMOKED BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE AU JUS definitely hit the spot with rich slices of brisket, chewy gruyere cheese, and a tasty dipping just. The JERUSALEM SPICED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SAMMIE lightly battered crispy chicken that was more like a chicken tender than a traditional schnitzel, but it was more ergonomic that way in sammie form. Their pickled toppings gave it a good balance of flavours. That said, from a presentation/portion/value perspective, both plates looked barren with just the sammies, and I think throwing even a pinch of some greens on the side would really complete things. Overall, a great spot to come by if you're in the area!

Hands down one of the best coffee shops I've visited - period…read more Warm, cozy, and damn knowledgeable about the drinks they serve. All the skill and flavor of some of the finest third wave coffee shops anywhere in the world, but without the sterility and over designed interior that comes along with that style of coffee place. Reminded me of many of my favorite local college town coffee spots in the 90's coffee movement - just with far better coffee. I was traveling in Orilia from the US, and never expected to find my new favorite coffee spot tucked into a quiet neighborhood. The Matcha Latte my wife order was also incredible, on par with many of the better ones she recently had in Tokyo.

Mark IV never disappoints - Every time I head into Orillia I need to make a pitstop. The eclectic…read morevibe, amazing pours, and a variety of coffee and tea creations make it worth the stop. If you are looking for a a great place to relax for a bit, check out Mark IV Brothers.

Still a five-star joint and just getting better. This year the butcher's stock was even more…read moreamazing, and not just the meats. Don't tell anyone, but I fell off the veg wagon *hard core* during our stay in Bala this year. I couldn't resist, and I was soooo glad I didn't. This year's meaty samplings included whole, marinated chicken; beef kebabs; pork tenderloin; jumbo tiger shrimp; sea scallops; beef burgers; lamb sliders; and prime beef steaks. The quality of meat here is blow-your-mind amazing, and most of it is cut, filleted, or ground right before your eyes. You can pre-order rarer meats, too, like bison, duck, elk, and rabbit. Also available are a selection of amazingly delicious cheeses including real smoked cheddar and black truffled goat. As well as gourmet crackers, chips, dips, and spreads. Not to mention tidbits like addictive Milford Bay smoked trout, brie wheels, charcuterie, and homemade frozen cookie dough to take back to the cottage. Insane. Staff is wonderfully friendly, a local family who loves what they do -- we visited nearly every day for 9 days, and they always recognized us, chatted with us a few minutes, and thanked us profusely for our business (I think we're putting the youngest through uni). And they're still trolling the lakes on their adorable pontoon boat, delivering your orders or stopping by your dock if you flag them down to let you browse that day's selection. This place has to be, without a doubt, one of the best butcher shops and gourmets on the planet, let alone Bala.

This place is not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. This place is filled with premium…read moremeats, seafoods and cheeses. Premium comes at a price. But this is Muskoka cottage country and why not splurge. I have never bought a bad product here. The lamb, beef and fish has always been very fresh and very good. They have a great selection of frozen items as well. Also a place to get really good cheeses. A small selection but all of them top grade.