There's nothing better than discovering the hidden gem. I give you Fat Jack's Homestyle Diner. It…read moreshould be called Fat Jack's grandma's diner. Every dish we tried has that homestyle feel and taste to it. From the prep to the plating. It's my first time trying pulled pork nachos and they were a knockout. I also suggest the fried chicken, Jack's signature burger and some of the best poutine this side of the province. Not much to look at, it's a big roomy place with plenty of seats and a great staff of folks to help you. The restrooms were clean. Definitely on our list to revisit. 09/22

Great people, large portions, Overall a great place It's our…read moretradition to come here every year! (I wish every week..) A hidden gem. Must try!

I admit, I had ZERO idea what bannock is, but my kid had heard of this small cafe and she really…read morewanted to try it, so who am I to say no?!! Reading the other reviews, I see I'm not alone in stopping here en route to Penticton (it's a good mid-point for a break). There's a small parking strip on the side of the building. I love supporting smaller shops and cafes, and this particular one is indigenous-owned so it seems extra special! Love the motto, too: "Don't panic..We have bannock!". Cute! The cafe is small but clean, with Indigenous artwork on the walls. Of course we ordered bannock! I ordered a maple one, and my kid ordered a berry one (might've been the Saskatoon berry, I forget). I'll be honest, they were absolutely delicious, and fresh, and fluffy and sweet and glazed, but mine absolutely did NOT have much of a maple taste - like, AT ALL. It was like the glaze on a Krispy Kreme glazed donut. Delicious, yes, and sugary, but not maple-y. My kid's berry one was very subtle in its berry flavor. Again, excellent, but not knock-out berry-y. To me, these treats were similar to donuts without the holes. More like fluffy fritters. Delicious, but not as unique as I thought they'd be. As for the coffees....my maple latte, again, sadly, did not taste at ALL maple-y. But it was an excellent coffee: very smooth and flavorful. You could tell the beans were excellent. There just was no maple taste. But my kid had a berry latte (again, I forget what kind), but this drink was EXCELLENT and it totally DID have a distinct berry flavor to it, and it was wonderful! (We both tried both bannocks and both lattes, and we both agreed on this review). We didn't try the sandwiches but they looked quite good. They also had some cute Kekuli Cafe merch for sale.

Wow! We came in for a quick snack on our drive back to Vancouver from the Okanagen and were blown…read moreaway! We got the maple glazed, the Saskatoon berry, and a couple of cinnamon bitz and they were all amazing. I had to leave before I kept buying and eating more! So good. I would love to come back!

such a cute cafe and nice workers! their mocha was amazing and so was their chocolate chip cookie…read more INCREDIBLE chocolate chip cookie with the perfect amount of sea salt on top

Although there are a ton of restaurants around Harrison lake, there surprisingly is not a bunch of…read morebreakfast spots. And although there isn't much competition around here, I would still say that this restaurant is worth a stop. The staff are all super friendly. The view of the lake is great. And the food is good. I got the breakfast wrap, which has a healthy portion of eggs and sauteed veggies. It tastes phenomenal and I would most certainly get it again. I had mine with fruit, which was fresh, but having tried the potatoes, I think that's the way to go! The only note is that they do put the salsa in the wrap, and so it does tend to leak out the bottom. The rest of the table got the salmon lox which looked phenomenal. Large portions of smoked salmon. The scrambled eggs are fluffy. And the onions and capers add really nice acidity. I am not a coffee or tea drinker, so unfortunately I can't speak to their drinks too well.

We came for breakfast on the holiday Monday and got a table for 4 right away…read moreIt's a nice clean environment and was looking forward to an enjoyable breakfast We ordered about 20 minutes after arriving but waited for 45 minutes for pancakes, waffles and quiche With paying the bill took an hour and 45 to have a simple breakfast Nice people and good food but it's not an in & out kinda place

Had a fantastic brunch here! The croque monsieur was one of the best I have tried anywhere in the…read moreworld! Perfect egg yolk consistency, sauces, and overall texture. The bagel sandwich with smoked salmon was resfreshing and tasty with just the right amount of cucumber and onion to add some crunch. Also, the home fries were nicely salted and seasoned! It's a small-ish place so not great for a larger group but definitely would recommend if you're looking for a casual breakfast/brunch in town!

Small menu but kept simple. Big breakfast is great and the farmers sausage and mushrooms were a…read morehit. Friendly service and fairly quick despite it being a popular place on the weekend (at least in high tourist season)

Stopped in for lunch because we heard the food was excellent. We were seated right away. The…read moredecor was rather outdated, benches repaired with duct tape. I was expecting typical diner fare in taste and presentation. This wasn't. The menu was missing some items I've come to expect on diner menus but was full of excellent sounding spins on diner classics. The food - boy do they deliver. Excellent! The service - super friendly, though not exactly attentive. On a hot summer day, it was disappointing that we were not offered refills on drinks. 5 stars for food, took one away because of service (and the fact that we left the restaurant and went down the street to a cafe to purchase lemonade to quench our thirst).

We had a great experience at the owl street cafe. Food and service were wonderful! Definitely…read morerecommend to anyone coming into the area. We loved the owl decor and the place looked clean! Our server was charming! Overall a great experience.

Stopped in for lunch at the Owl Street Cafe. Good food, reasonable prices. Cheese burger is…read morejuicy, 5 oz. beef patty is handmade and very tasty. Hubby had the Montreal Smoke Meat sandwich with beef barley soup, he gobbled down both and said they were excellent. Another customer ordered the lamb shank and it looked amazing. Well worth a stop.

Great atmosphere, wonderful gal behind the counter. Food was good. Best of all, it is quiet enough…read moreyou can actually chat with others.

Merritt is a ghost town on Sunday…read more Being from Vancouver, I bounced out of the motel at a chipper and squirrel-like 10am and strolled down to the ten or so streets that make up downtown Merritt expecting to take my pick of brunch places. I tend to assume small towns are churchy because I watch a lot of movies and documentaries based from the USA, so I had visions of post-church families in crowded diners eating adorable meals and drinking tea. This is not so. There was nothing open. Except fast food, the Coldwater (I'll review that one later,) and Mandolin's which is near the grocery store. They had cornered the market, so I thought they didn't really need to try anymore. But holy hell, their bagel melt was awesome! They roast the turkey themselves, then add dill cream cheese, some onions, peppers, lots of cheese, and maybe other stuff, I lost track, but it is really good! Their coffee is good too. And they have soy milk. And Wifi! So I could just hang out there all day and work on stuff. Yay! If you find yourself in Merritt on a Sunday, totally go here.

This place is hopping on the weekends at lunch. The line goes quickly and service by nice people…read more They have a wide selection of sandwiches, pastries, meat pasteries along with the coffee & tea selections. It has a friendly neighborhood feel. Rumor is the long time manager is the new owner and building upon an already good business.

When I came into the Blue Moose, I was overwhelmed by the countenance of the establishment and how…read morebusy it was. The interior of the business looked like it was a kitchen and bar from the mild lighting, the sophisticated décor and the spacious layout of the dining area. Even for a coffee house, they have a large selection of baked goods and sandwiches to choose from that you would take a moment to think about what you would order. I ordered the Bacon Breakfast Waffle Sandwich with the Cappuccino with oat milk. The sandwich was very good with the waffles being flavourful on their own. The Cappuccino was fantastic, tasting consistently palpable. I also had their Almondine Croissant, which I found fresh, crunchy and tasty overall. The service was pretty proficient as well, where they use a beeper system to call customers from their tables. Although, they do call your name sometimes too. This business is a hotspot for special events as well with a bulletin board in the back telling you what is happening. So, the Blue Moose Coffee House is a highly recommendable place to have breakfast, lunch, a take-out meal or just to socialize. I look forward to coming back to this place.

Great place for a bite on your way up or down the canyon! Live music events, warm and welcoming.read more

We were staying locally and stopped by for breakfast. What a cool building, nice service, and…read moreawesome food. I had the omelette and it was sooooooo fluffy and stacked full of ham, onions, and feta (my choice of ingredients). I seriously recommend this place! ...you won't find much like it in the area. The majority of the ingredients are from the owners local farm, including the cherries, apricots, fresh made bread and pies. Everything is made from scratch. This is why it takes a little time for your food to be made. Portions are large and price is very reasonable. Go....eat!

Great selection of breakfast, brunch and lunch menu items. Excellent service. Authentic small town…read moreatmosphere. Great coffee that's also available for take out.

Food was Great, very homestyle and more than enough food. They have lovely patio outside.read more