Food is top notch!…read more We had maybe the best mozzarella sticks ever here, perfectly cooked and so cheesy! Also had a corn and chicken chowder (a special soup of the day) that was so good, we suggested to add it to the menu! My fiancée had the 'stuffed yorkies' and I had the 'turkey club'. Both were off the charts delicious and perfectly presented. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The beer was great, great selection of over 10 on tap, probably close to 15.. good variety and clean and crisp. You can tell they keep the lines well serviced. They have a nice darts area and provide the darts if you want to play. Also a bunch of board and card games too. Great evening, definitely going back next time we are in Orangeville!!

As with most small Ontario towns, there is naturally a Timmy's in Durham (pop. 2500). But before I…read morestopped there, I was thrilled to find Garafraxa, a cute little independent place that seems to have coffee shop/bistro/entertainment venue all wrapped into one. I stopped in for a tea, and was pleased to be offered a loose-leaf cream earl grey. The cranberry and pistachio biscotti was very fresh and a perfect pair for the tea... So yummy. I should note, I never ask for soy milk in small towns (was laughed at one too many times in the past), but a gentleman that came in after me (looked even more "out of town" than I did ;) asked for it... And the women serving, proudly announced she did have soy milk. Impressive. Wish I had some friends up here (hehe) - this place seems like a perfect Saturday night venue to grab a glass of wine and listen to live music :)

The first thing that caught my eye was the storefront. A hip basic black look with red highlights…read more Not something I expected to see in the small rural town of Durham. A pleasant surprise. I was also happy to see cafe tables and chairs outside. It was a hot day and I needed a place to sit with my dog. Stepped inside and again was impressed with the look of the place, especially the stage. At the back of the room was a stage, stage lighting and a large screen. I didn't realize Garafraxa's is also a music venue. Looks like an excellent spot for musicians to pump up their performance. The espresso prices were Starbucks expensive, but my latte was quite large. The spinach pastry I ordered is the mass-produced pastries I've seen and eaten in other shops around Ontario. I would have preferred a little something savoury that was locally made.

Nice seating area and coffee and sandwiches are amazing, very happy and definitely will come back…read moreagain! Staff very friendly!

Wonderful place. Beautiful decor. The menu looks great. Locally sourced food as much as…read morepossible. Our server did an amazing job describing the signature dishes and recommending dishes. A little heavy handed on the salt this time. We had the tagliatelle and gnocchi dish and because both had similar base sauces. Without the pasta part though, the sauce itself would've been inedible. Maybe a slip of the hand. Would help if they taste the food before it goes out. It would've been caught for sure. Special shout out to Dane who was our spectacular server. And our bartender was wonderful as well! Definitely visiting again!

Great Dinner/Date place. Every table was taken in no time…read more It was nice to have the chef come out and ask about the meal. Nicely done

Incredible food!! Never tasted anything so authentic! The service is by far the best and no one can…read morecompare! Beautiful little restaurant that gives a great cozy feel that makes you feel that you're not in a big chain restaurant!

So here we were driving back from Collingwood on Monday evening and decided to find a place to stop…read morefor dinner before we got home And just how lucky did we get when we decided to got to Rustik Really cool decor.. classy and subtle We got the ball rolling with the Pâté and the mushrooms on toast... both outstanding... the taste matched the presentation And then we moved onto the RustiK Salad and the Protein Bowl... while both were excellent, the dressing on the RustiK salad was delightful Yes, it is expensive... but I've been to a few places that are way pricier and have come away dissatisfied. But at RustiK I really felt I got my moneys worth PS: Debbie and Cheri were the best. It's alway so refreshing and inspiring to meet people who really enjoy their job I asked for a non alcoholic beverage even though they didn't have any on their menu and Cheri pulled out all the stops and produced an amazing mocktail which had rhubarb from her garden Awesome place Expensive but Exquisite Might go back there on NY's Eve PS: The cheesecake was delicious too.. oh that crust... yummmmm

I came here for a wedding rehearsal dinner. We had a large group so we got a private room upstairs…read more Also, the restaurant usually closes at 9 PM but they stayed open late for us. We received a set menu with appetizer, entree, and dessert. We had 4-5 choices which were good. I ordered the Caesar salad, the salmon, and the sticky toffee pudding. The salmon was delicious, especially liked the local sweet corn puree. It was pretty affordable even with such a large group. I would come back if I'm in area.

A bit pricey, food is decent with a good selection. I will come back, 2nd time eating here, this…read moreexperience much better than 1st time.

April 25/2025: Dinner with my Al & Adrianna…read more This was really good but not fantastic. It was simply lacking flavour in my dish. My appetizer was the onion rings ($16.00). They were very good & a sizeable order as well. The main was the Enchiladas ($24.00 + $6.00) for the luke warm pulled pork. Our server "Moe" was so casual when she asked if I wanted pork or beef enchiladas but I should have looked for the extra pricing. Our server Moe was very funny & nice & she delivered solid service. It's a casual family style ambiance & the place was very busy but not packed. Not sure I'd go out of my way to dine here again. I give it a 4.0-Star.

Stopped by for a quick bite before hiking and I think the burgers are just okay. I ordered a…read moresmashburger and upgraded my side to a french onion soup instead of fries and I think I honestly liked the french onion soup better than the main itself. When it came out, I was excited because it looked really good, but after biting into it, it was pretty mid. I feel like the burger could've been executed better for the price they're charging. IMO the patties were still pretty thick to be considered a smashburger, and despite being thicker than expected, they weren't very juicy. The buns were pretty dense and came untoasted as well. It wasn't bad, just not impressive. The portioning was enough to get me full, but I would want to order a different entree if I decided to come back. The french onion soup upgrade was definitely worth the money and I do recommend ordering that! Service was good, my server was really nice and helpful with answering any questions I had about the menu. Food came out pretty quick after ordering and the atmosphere is nice and clean. I'd like to give this place a second chance in the future but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Overall good food and service…read more The place looks nice, had an upgrade since the last time I came. The wait staff are very friendly and willing to help. The food tasted good. They had a lot of burgers on the menu but only one that didn't have fillers and was gluten free. The $4 charge for gluten free was too much and the extra charge for hot sauce, for that reason I might not come back. An extra $1 or $2 ok but not $4, the whole pack of 4 buns costs $5-6.

Ambiance: Firstly, I really thought this was a chain of…read moreGusto 101 but that's not the case. This restaurant is in the middle of farm land for those traveling from afar. The restaurant itself is decent. There are booths, a bar and tables inside. There was a tent in the back which is lit up with lights Food: This is where I have to deduct points Gnocchi Ai Porcini -this was certainly overcooked. The flavour itself was tasty hence it was the only reason we could eat this. Penne Al Pollo -this was certainly the most dissatisfying dish overall. There was absolutely no flavour. Lambchop- probably the most favorite amongst the group. Service: the service was great. They were very accommodating. Overall, I wish the food was a little tastier but otherwise this place is great for locals to enjoy.

Amazing spot in Caldeon. We got the linguine and capellini pasta and loved every bit.read more