Sip Stirs is my little downtown joy. I pop in for coffee milk tea and it hits every time, fresh,…read morecreamy, made with love, and the tapioca is done fresh daily so the chew is spot‑on. The shop is cute, the shelves are dangerously tempting, and the vibe is all smiles. Lisa and Julie are absolute sweethearts and make it feel like visiting friends who also nail drinks and treats. Stellar service, cozy vibes, easy 10/10.

I was walking in Pembroke, everything was closed and suddenly I saw this place open and was so…read morehappy. I know Bubble tea might be their jam but it was early so I got a Latte and boy was that a good latte, Perfect!. My kids wanted sweets and I was surprised they carry Strawberry Blonde goods. I asked, and no there is no Strawberry Blonde in Pembroke they bring it all the way from Ottawa for the vegan crowd. I know where I am getting my coffee the next time I'm in the area.

Absolutely delightful. The ambience was warm and inviting…read moreas were the staff. There is a lot on the menu. We started with the cheesy potato soup topped with bacon bits and we enjoyed every delicious spoonful. While waiting on our food to come Amber brought us some popcorn and we devoured it, she brought us more :) I've never had gourmet popcorn in a restaurant before our dinner was served. It was way better than bread which would have been very filling. We both had beef tenderloin wrapped in bacon with potatoes and veggies cooked to perfection. The mushrooms were perfect and not swimming in oil. Our steaks were grilled to perfection and Amber did a sneak peak to make sure mine was as I had ordered it. Ron and I shared a crème brûlée and we both decided it was the best we had ever had anywhere. I never leave reviews but this place was so deserving. Amber was lovely and amazing. She is so kind, thoughtful and she had a great sense of humour. Amber made our evening at the Courtyard Bistro so much more special. We are from Ottawa and we both decided it was worth the trip to come back. Vicky and Ron Elias

I've been here before and it was much better. I had the pork belly bites. The flavour was ok but…read morethey were barely warm. The shrimp with asparagus risotto wasn't awesome either. Shrimp were tasty and cooked well but the risotto was a bit bland. My girlfriend loved her wrap and peach salad though. We ate in the courtyard which was lovely. Servers were very attentive and friendly. It was not a great meal for me but based on previous experience I'll give them another try.

How do I make "meh" stretch out to 85 characters? Good service, clean well lit dining area and…read morebar. Food is decidedly mediocre. That's about all there is to say.

Stopped in for a bite while in the area for work. Don't really like eating at chain restaurants but…read moreas there weren't many independent options local to the area I settled on Kelsey's. Beer was cold and service was good. No issues with the food but was just pub grub typical of Crabby Joes, Chuck's Roadhouse, Boston Pizza and the likes.

1st time we have ordered take out since Covid. Very disappointed .We ordered pick up; 1 large…read morepizza with per person I, green peppers. and one medium vegan. The vegan pizza was the worse pizza I have ever had. It was runny, undercooked and was a pale beige. I could not eat it, and it ended up at the bottom of my green bin compost. The meat pizza was not as bad , and the green pepper was undercooked. We have had much better and at a much better price. We did send a comment to the Milano pizzeria head office, and received no response. Lesson learned for us, but costly $ 58.00 !

Terrific spot for lunch today! Friendly service and excellent food. Nice views from the large…read morewindows (non-busy street out front, marsh/park out back). The smoked turkey and Gouda sandwich was excellent. It had cranberry mayo and spicy Dijon, which added extra flavor interest. I also had a slice of coconut cream pie, which was my first bite of it in years. I need to make this soon at home! How could I have forgotten how much I love this dessert?! Anyway, Alice's was fantastic. If you're nearby and don't go to Alice's, you're missing out!

What a CUTE place! Stopped in with the fam after walking by and smelling the aroma of some good…read morefood being cooked here. It was quiet empty when we spent our time here, so it made for a calm, relaxing experience. Shared a french fry with the baby and the hubs shared a chicken finger meal with my other (big) baby :) Super cute and relaxing interior. After hanging out inside here for a bit my kid said she wanted to move to Carp, so we can come to this cafe everyday! Seating outside or inside. Pay when you order and then they bring you your food! Friendly and welcoming service. I was intimidated before stopping in being with two kids, but this cafe is 100% kid friendly! After checking out the unisex bathroom, the kid and I discovered a rack of toys, games and blankets. So fun and adds extra charm to this restaurant. So coming back here!

The staff were so nice and didn't make too much conversation but just enough. It's cozy inside. Not…read morea ton of seating. We sat next to the window looking at the rushing river. The food was GREAT!! The soup of the day was potato bacon. Homemade. Came with garlic bread, also fresh made bread. Got the hamburger to share!! Again great!! Would have liked French fries instead of the home fries. The reviews giving 1-2 stars are NOT ACCURATE. It's an older building could use a few upgrades and fix ups, but overall a very good experience.

Not too many options available around here but we were camping a few minutes down the road and had…read moreno plans to try cooking a meal by fire (and mosquitoes). It's a large place inside but the tables were set up a bit oddly. It wasn't the most efficient use of space, but maybe that's good because the kitchen could hardly keep up with the few tables that were here. Let me start by saying though that the people who work here are really nice. Very friendly! It took about 25 minutes for anyone to come take our order and it was another about 35 minutes to get our first appetizer.. I ordered a salad. So I was a bit frustrated with the wait. The salad was heavily dressed but at that point we were so hungry I don't think we cared much. It took some time before we saw our mains. I think we were there for just over an hour before one of our main dishes came out. I was a little annoyed that they didn't apologize or even check in on us. I will say too, don't expect anything spectacular in terms of the food. You're at a motel style diner in the middle of no where. My partners pasta was completely over cooked to mush and sadly my burger was burned... We really didn't want to send it back and end up waiting another hour though so we just ate what we could. I didn't expect much going in, and I wasn't much disappointed. But the people seemed really really nice.

Dropped in for some pastries - amazing! Blueberry fritter was excellent. Crispy outside, fluffy…read moresoft inside with huge sweet blueberry flavour. Cinnamon roll? Yes please! Pecan sticky bun? Fantastic. Great little place to stop by and fix your craving for top tier bakery items.

We happened upon Sun Run Cafe for breakfast one morning because the cafe we were planning to go to…read morein Combermere was permanently closed. So, looking for another option we droves to Maynooth and found Sun Run. It was very busy! There was seating indoors as well as outdoors. With it being a rather chilly morning, we got lucky and snagged one of the tables as another party was leaving. You place your order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you. They have many baked goods like homemade Pop Tarts, Cupcakes and Honey Crullers. But they also have breakfast and lunch sandwich options. The 3 others in my party got breakfast sandwiches, and I got a sandwich from the lunchtime menu. I opted for the grilled cheese. I'm so glad it did- it was great! The bread was baked in house and you could really taste the quality. Then where was 2 types of cheddar with thinly sliced apples ham and some honey. It was delicious and wasn't too greasy or decadent. Everyone else at my table raved about their sandwiches too, including my sister-in-law who got the buckwheat gluten-free option and loved it so much, she made an inquiry as to if she could buy some of the bread to take home. While they don't sell the loaves, it says a lot that she was moved enough to even ask. Overall a great experience here. Sun Run saved the morning- there's a total lack of breakfast restaurants open on Sunday in these parts, so we were really happy to not only get a meal, but impressed by how delicious it was!

Friday night, best fish'n'chips in the Ottawa Valley. Great service, live music, another satisfying…read morevisit.

I tried Negi Indian Cuisine at the Carp Farmer's Market for the the first time today. I got…read more"Today's Lunch Combo" for $19, which included a choice of a meat curry, a choice of a vegetarian curry, rice and two onion pakoras. I paid an extra $1 for naan. I chose the butter chicken and palak paneer for my curry options. The butter chicken tasted good, but it wasn't anything special from other ones I have tried. I quite enjoyed the palak paneer though with its creaminess from the spinach. The onion pakoras were soggy and not crisp. The naan was disappointing and had no flavour in my opinion. I did place my order around 11am and the market had already started for a few hours, so maybe that's why the pakoras were soggy. Overall, I've had better Indian food for that price and was hoping for more for my 20 bucks. I still give this place 3 stars though for the Palak Paneer. Perhaps the actual restaurant is better than the market stall.

Very friendly staff! I am vegan so there really wasn't much to choose from. What little food I…read morecould eat was delicious though. The people I have been there with rave about the food! They have free parking and it's a very large place!

Passing through with an RV. Ample parking; excellent food; great service. Long time family…read morerestaurant with updated facility.

Really excellent food - I had the Walleye tacos and Parmesan truffle fries. They put some seasoning…read moreon the taco shells that is just delicious. Great service too.

I highly recommend this restaurant!!We have been twice now and both visits were absolutely amazing!…read moreMy husband is a burger guy so he had the Bison Burger. It made his top 5 list for sure! Fries were amazing as well. I had the Brisket in a Basket which was new to me and very delicious. The second time we went, my hubby had the same (if it's not broken don't fix it, he says) and I ventured out of the box and had the Pickle Pizza. Oh my word! It was like a flavour explosion on my palette! I will definitely be ordering that one again! Spicy Barbecue sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, red onions, pickles drizzled with dill aioli. To die for!! Courtney was our server and she was amazing! We met the owner Suzette. Loved hearing her story on how the bistro came to be. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. I have back issues and the chairs were soooo comfortable that I had no trouble sitting as long as we did. The place was packed so i suggest making a reservation before going. Can't wait to return and try something else off of the menu!!