Great service, great ambiance, nice and quite, plenty of seats inside and a few outside, very clean…read moreand great decorations. We ordered double espresso and latte, unfortunately not my kind of espresso, roasted too dark and off the balance of a great espresso, left charcoal like after taste. I personally prefer a balanced light roast to get the narrow sweet spot between acidity and bitterness. Plus, darker roast has less caffeine, and I like more

Very interesting decor. The Rueben would sell in NY that's how good. The frozen cappuccino was…read moreawesome

When I saw their bi-weekly special of beef goulash ($39) on the menu, I was torn... do I go with…read morethe popular schnitzel or order the goulash and risk disappointment again? Luckily, my husband agreed to share. I find most Torontonian goulash tastes like beef stew with a sprinkle of paprika. Chef Henrie brought me back to Europe. Yes, his recipe contained lots of paprika but the tomatoey sauce also had a rich depth to it that was the perfect pairing for the boiled spaetzle. The tender beef was left in large chunks as was the hearty soft potato. Even the sauerkraut was surprising - served hot, not overly acidic, and had an underlying richness that my husband thinks may be bacon, but I can't place. Who would have thought I'd like fried mushrooms ($14)? I certainly didn't. Then I bit into one of the hot steaming finely breaded fungi, I continued reaching for more of the crispy juicy nuggets. The pickle-filled tartare sauce made it even better. Tip: save this sauce for the goulash, it goes wonderfully with the potatoes. With several schnitzels on Chef Henrie's menu, the Hunter schnitzel ($38) was a delicious choice. The thinly pounded pork was covered with finely ground breadcrumbs and fried until crispy but still very moist. The mushroom sauce was not overly salted so it didn't cover the taste of the meat but was seasoned enough to compliment the fluffy spaetzle. The schnitzels also arrive with a side salad and their Caesar was citrusy and light. The breadcrumbs were crushed into small pieces so that it mixes into the creamy leaves for texture. It's not all meat and potatoes at Chef Henrie, the menu also incorporates dishes for vegetarians like the sage and brown butter gnocchi ($28). It's a sizeable portion and a nice consistency - pillowy but not overly mushy. If you like a sweet and savoury dish this, is it. Take your main to go if you must as you have to try their desserts. The apple strudel ($12) is a lighter option with the paper-thin pastry that encapsulates so much apple! The spiced filling contains a mixture of mashed and slices of the fruit for contrast and the whipped cream was the perfect sweetener. The bienenstich ($12) was a bit richer, a fluffy honey cake sandwiching custard and covered with a caramelized almond and coconut topping. While it looks like a plain vanilla cake, it's a great mixture of textures and flavours.

Passing by this German restaurant, so I checked it out for lunch. Inside has been remodelled and…read morelooked clean, modern and European in design. I needed to use my GPS to locate the place, as the area isn't over developed with other businesses. Lots of Schnitzel offerings, perhaps a little more diversification of menu would be a nice addition. I had a luncheon currywurst with fries curry sauce and mayo which was a nice change from our North American offerings. The service was quick and pleasant. Worthy of a repeat stop.

Again, was not disappointed! Stopped by for lunch with a friend. Ordered the same chicken club on…read moreGF bread since it was so good last time. This time I also tried a salad on the side that was like a vinaigrette slaw made from mainly cauliflower - it was delicious and flavourful. My friend got the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and said it was excellent! We were able to eat outside which was so nice. We both agreed, we'll be back next time we're in the neighbour.

Cottage Cravings only recently came to Bala after a fire at their original Gravenhurst location…read more last year left them looking for a new space. But I'm so glad they landed in our tiny, sleepy town: CC is about as close as it gets to a one-stop shop here. There aren't a lot of places where you can grab a coffee and sandwich, pick up cheese and charcuterie to take home, or grab wall art or dish towels for the cottage. I appreciate that the products here are so thoughtfully selected as well. Cottage decor can teeter on kitschy, but the selection at CC -- technicolor enameled outdoor dining sets, lake-themed hooked rugs, craftsman birdhouses -- is tasteful as well as fun. Popsicle makers and painted martini glasses give ideas. Food from local vendors means you don't have to wait for next week's farmers market to pick up those jams or condiments. And a bounty of healthful dining options from veggie paninis to fresh soups make a quick, delicious lunch. CC definitely makes a great addition to our little hamlet.

We saw good reviews on google so wanted to try out this local spot for brunch. They have a patio so…read morewe opted for that since we were a bigger group and the inside didn't have that much seating. The patio was unfortunately in the shade and it was a bit windy and cold, but our hot beverages helped keep us warm. Get there early if you want pastries as they do sell out. If you plan to dine in, you pick a seat and then order at the cafe and settle up then they bring you your food. There's a place outside for you to place your used dishes after you're done. The lunch menu (after 11am) is limited. The croque monsieur ($19) was the size of a regular slice of bread and came with a salad. The roast beef sandwich on baguette was the tiniest sandwich I've seen at a cafe. For almost $15 we thought it would be a much bigger sandwich. The sizing of it would have been more appropriately advertised as a kids meal. We thought the meal was very much overpriced for the portion sizes we got.

We are in love with this cafe, the keywords are heavenly, chocolate, and coffee!…read more As we walked in, we were immediately immersed in the gentle fragrant of coffee and pastries Visually, we saw all the varieties of pastries, as well as artsy decorations, signs, and furnitures put together us somewhere in Paris We were there only for coffee/tea and desserts this time, everything was excellent. - Hazelnut chocolate mousse - Mocha, creamy earl gray There was gentle European music in the background Service from the counter staff and waitress were friendly, courteous, and attentive Washrooms: 2 unisex, clean, 4/5 Tip: we noticed someone posted afternoon tea and we inquired, the manager said they are available on demand but reservations required so they can prepare ahead

I loved the mini blueberry cheesecake but I have to rave that the jumbo butter tarts are the best…read moreI've ever had! Worth the drive North.

A gem of a place. Fresh ground coffee, delicious egg salad sandwich on toasted rye bread, and their…read morescones....oh my!! Being a Scotsman scones are a traditional thing and good ones are hard to come by, 10 out of 10 here for everything. So happy we found this place at the start of our working week. FYI closed Sun/Mon. The staff are such beautiful people, very friendly and happy. Great atmosphere for a perfect little coffee house and cafe. Thank you. The Epoxy Guys.

The baked goods here are mediocre. Edible, but not great. Chai latte was okay, but came in a…read moreplastic cup despite eating there. No bike parking. 2.5/5

Food is delicious a nd the staff is lovely! Every time I'm…read morein Orillia, I head to Apple Annie's. I recommend their quiche and all the yummy treats as well

The two ladies inside were so very load as was the one staffer…read more Food is very expensive.

Been here a few times over the years and I've never seen it not busy. Their baked goods are…read moreoutstanding: literally anything your sweet tooth desires, generously covered in icing and frosting and all types of delights. Their savoury stuff is also good: heavy on the carbs but still with enough tasty meats and veggies on there to keep you satisfied. Recent visit involved trying out a red neck meat roll (the hint of whiskey was amazing), roast beef (generous amount, tender beef) and chicken parmigiana (bland and overly doughy). Then capped off the meal with a gopher tail (airy bread with smooth creamy filling) and apple fritter (would have liked more apple but glaze was perfect). Mariposa is streaming with people at all times, and it's one of those rare markets and bakeries that people treat as a destination rather than a convenient stop.

This is on our way to Orillia, we stopped here to get something to eat as it was lunch time . It's…read morea busy store , most likely because of the season it was super busy . I couldn't get any lunch item , they said it was finished . but there was a huge variety of cup cakes, cookies, cakes all sizes , ginger bread cookies , snowman cookies , lots of different jams, from fruits to red bell pepper jam and breads . Will go another time when it's not too busy .

I was told the quit serving coffee and food . I'm not sure if they do or don't…read more The store have very good vinyl collection

Very cool store ! Good selection and pricing. Not too picked over like most retail vinyl stores.read more