In reading all the national press about PEI's recent political debacles, one of the funniest public…read morecomments I came across was: "It's 11 o'clock in Toronto, 1953 in PEI". In many ways, this is true (certainly over at the Legislative Assembly, where Boss Tweed seems to have been reincarnated multiple times in the guise of an uneducated gang of greedy island fops). So every new food initiative which opens on PEI, whether it be a restaurant, a chip stand, or a food truck, is a small but very welcome miracle. Food restores the soul, and reminds us that there is hope. Recent rumbles of concern over in Summerside about there possibly being too many food trucks (uh, I believe they have three or four now... not exactly the Charge of the Light Brigade) is typically foolish small town politics and parochialism- it's just so darn silly you have to laugh or you will cry. So it is a very fortunate thing that Chef Norman, originally from Nicaragua, raised in Costa Rica, has brought his delicious concoctions and his warm and welcoming personality to the streets of this small island city. Menu items include a drop-dead delicious poutine with Norman's own home made gravy, beautifully seasoned pulled pork sandwiches, poboy sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, fried oyster tacos, a real caesar salad; and there's always something new which Chef Norman is more than willing to describe to you in minute detail (like the way he uses a local garlic guy's very own home made "black garlic"' liquified into a fabulous sauce. Mmmm. Mmmm. Gooooood!! This guy is a gem, and his cooking positively shimmers with inventiveness. Go. Eat. Live.

Looked like it was going to taste good and it did! We had:…read moreLobster Poutine that consisted of gravy, curds, chunks of lobster and fries (with a hint of oysters, likely from the deep frier). Po Boy which has deep fried oysters, black garlic moonshine sauce, and pickled slaw aioli in a bun. The fries were great too. Definitely recommend!

Didn't spend a lot of time here. Cute bright and modern shop. Service was fine…read more I grabbed a drip coffee which was good. Hubs had a chai which he said was trash. The chocolate chip cookie was the star. Could have used more chocolate but overall great chewy texture.

Lovely coffee shop plus…read more Well planned interior has several different grouping areas making the space interesting to sit in and people watch. The decor is bright and cheerful, spacious in feel. If you look around you'll find area history on the walls. Staff are wonderful and knowledgeable about the products they serve. Coffee was excellent as were the baked goods we tried.

This is a great little bakery and deli in Summerside! We visited twice during our week on PEI. It…read moreis very popular with the locals, with long lines forming outside the establishment during the week. Their bread is fantastic! We tried their sliced white bread, dinner rolls, and sub bread. All were fresh and soft. Their cinnamon rolls were a little dry but were good when microwaved. Their chocolate macaroons were not macaroons but no bake balls with chocolate and coconut. Their cookies are divine. We especially loved the oatmeal raisin and their ginger snaps! We also really enjoyed their subs. They have ample meat and offer a lot of toppings. They also have homemade pizza and other hot dishes like lasagna. They also have a refrigerated area with prepared meals for purchase. The establishment is debit or cash only and US debit cards will not work. There is ample parking. The staff are very friendly and helpful!

This is a superb bakery! In fact, I would go so far as to say that it is the best bakery I have…read moreevery frequented. The fresh breads are superb for everyday consumption. In addition, they offer a selection of desserts such as Nanaimo bars, doughnuts, cinnamon buns, and cookies, among others. Their lunch foods such as pizza and shepherds pie are excellent! This is an easy five star establishment.

It was super good with huge portions and staff was very friendly and big smiles ...........read more

Pita pit is so the bomb. Love this place! I first started eating here in the early 2000's back in…read moremy hometown. One sprouted up near the University. It is a fantastic offering for students or those who want a fresh lunch and high quality wrap. You start off by choosing white or whole wheat pita, your meat selection then fill it up with fresh veggies and then finish it off with one of their many sauces. How can one not like that? My choice was my classic Chicken souvlaki. Just the right amount of flavour without being too over garlicky it had crunch from fresh vegetables and tang from the sauce I had selected. On my visit I noticed PP has taken it to an even higher level by offering yoghurt fruit smoothies. So I had to test one also with my wrap. It was seriously delicious and you leave here feeling like you made a conscious healthy lunch choice that is not very expensive. A great option for lunch, light dinner or late night snack. With a smoothie it came in a shade over $12 which is totally respectable for lunch.

So refreshing to see a new unique/quality restaurant in Summerside, PEI. For appetizer we had the…read moregrilled brushetta baguette which had fresh tomatoes and red onion with a nice twist which we believe was a little vinaigrette. The dips the chef makes are amazing, so if you get a chance order your meal with a side of sweet potato fries and dip. If you like spicy, I highly recommend the chipotle lemon mayo! I got a chance to try the cedar planked herb & honey salmon filet and would highly recommend it - I didn't know salmon could taste this good! I ordered the brushetta steak sandwich with garlic & lemon mayo, and the steak was quite good. Definitely a "sit down for a while" place, probably not the best for younger children, although the staff is very friendly towards kids as well.

Came here pre-show (Forever Plaid) in Summerside for dinner. We could not find another place to eat…read morethat had a vegetarian option besides coleslaw or french fries and didn't have a BUNCH of bad reviews and warnings... so here is where we ended up! It's in a very strange location - inside "Credit Union Place" which seemed like a seedy casino of some kind? Hidden! The decor was fine, the staff was OK... our server seemed to have a BIG chip on her shoulder but warmed up a bit by the end. Three out our party of four ordered the "Fish & Chips" which they said was really good. I tried the fries and they were great! I had the seafood chowder (meh) and a house salad (bunch of carrots, picked red onion, etc. in a nice house vinegarette. They got us in and out in about 35 minutes, so that was good. Overall... I hope I don't return here, but have a feeling it might be the best culinary option in Summerside???

Lobster buns , avoid , old and fishy smell at cad 36 plus tax expect better so never againread more

We were 2 Couples who visited this restaurant back in August while on a cycling holiday of the…read moreisland. It was recommended by "locals" and none of us were disappointed. Clearly fish is a focus and lobster a must (if you can). They will bring lobster in all manner of variations, but 1 of us tried it whole with a tool box of equipment to get the thing opened up. What a spectacle and apparently very tasty. It's more of a pub grub style...but very friendly...and that's comparing them to the rest of the islanders (who are super friendly)...these folks were really nice. Charles was a gentleman...friendly, fun and a quick wit to match. Great tips on places to see on the island. Will go again.

I've been here many more times and the menu has been updated…read more Some great new items on the menu. I most recently had the bowl of seafood chowder and at $6 a bowl it's an excellent value and very tasty. The prices remain very reasonable and the food is great.

Yuck! No consistency in the food. Sometimes cold most of the time its burnt and dry. The kitchen is…read moresmaller than what you would have at home...you cant turn a small canteen into a 5 star restaurant with 50+ seats. Slow down with the food and focus on the entertainement venue your supposed to be. PS. The only thing right about "west end bar and grill" is its in the west end. No bar and 80% fried food. Some things to work on under new or less management. Good luck!

Excellent breakfasts, good dinner menu also. Service is typically fast, but food should be…read morehotter. Would wait longer for hotter food. Staff are friendly, and there's lots of local art to check out on the walls.

Fast service,pleasant an efficient servers . Very friendly staff ,food generous portions,delicious…read moreand well priced! I will be back!

Cute little breakfast + gift shop. The food is amazing! Everything we had ordered was delicious. As…read morea plus, all the gift items are all handmade by the local artists. The café accepts card for the food, however, if you are a traveler, make sure to bring cash for the gift items.