Decided to go here on my birthday for dinner (a sunny winter Thursday), partly because we didn't feel like driving into town to find/pay for parking, partly because I had heard good things in advance about this place. The atmosphere was what I expected: lots of natural light coming in, simple/modern decor, basic wooden tables, but it was bigger than I imagined. The main front dining section where we ended up sitting has about eight tables I would guess? Two others were taken while we were there. But there are also two other sections, identical in style, but it seems like they are only used for overflow on busier nights. You walk up a couple of stairs to the second section/room, which has a fireplace as extra, and then the third room has a full bar/but apparently it's not fully licensed yet? Anyway, in the long run, this place will be able to hold a large capacity. There are two sets of washrooms as well, which is bonus, clean, private, with your choice of hand soaps! LOL Very friendly service. The half Caesar salad ($5.50: Grilled romaine, sage brown butter croutons with EM caesar dressing and shaved grana padana parmesan) was perfect. Just the right amount of dressing for flavor without it being soggy. The homemade croutons are like mini garlic loaves right out of the oven, still actually warm! The half Thai salad ($6.00 Bok choy, bean sprouts, peppers, celery, carrots, cilantro, and mint tossed with chow mein noodles with soy lime dressing) was amazing too. This alone is enough for a whole lunch. Lots of flavor, fresh, satisfying. We came also on "burger night" so I tried the mushroom burger (Portobello, crimini, and button mushrooms with lentils, goats' cheese and roasted tomatoes). Delicious. This is normally $13 but tonight it was $16 and included a glass of house chardonnay. Totally worth it! Also, it comes with homemade kettle chips. Normally, I am indifferent with kettle chips out of a bag because I find they are hard/stale-like, but not here! Warm with what looks like some sea salt, just right. My partner ordered the bacon cheeseburger (All beef patty, lettuce, tomato, Oulton's bacon, and white cheddar on a poppy seed bun. $18 and came with a choice of a few beers, of which he opted for a Coors Lite). Decent he said, but he preferred the salad more so. 2nd visit: Brunch on a sunny Sunday in March. Tried the Vegetarian Benedict ($12. "Two poached eggs on a buttermilk biscuit with arugula, tomato, and real handmade hollandaise, served with roasted potatoes") which was very good and unique because of the biscuit - if you like sweet. Definitely filling. A Saturday breakfast in Jan 2018: Roasted Potato Hash (roasted potatoes, sautéed onions, peppers, cabbage, and fresh arugula with a poached egg and handmade hollandaise sauce. $13) was excellent with lots of different flavors and textures, filling but didn't leave me feeling gross afterwards. Very attentive service while the place was quite busy. A customer at another table was being very loud and annoying, which partly ruined my meal, but not enough to affect me coming back here anytime, which I would any time. A Saturday around 11am in Aug 2018: omelette of the day with goat cheese, caramelized onion and peppers - very delicious and lots of cheese. Side of roasted potatoes were very good, choice of toast (their sourdough I like a lot). read more

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This place is top notch. Their menu selection is fantastic. And they have a great pantry selection for take home item. The restaurant has a net set where you can see the kitchen working below you. It's super super clean!! I definitely need to make some more trips back here! read more

Oh my goodness - what a super fabulous little spot! I have been here now twice for brunch. Both times I ordered their eggs benedict - and yum. Oh so much yum! Their homemade biscuits make this meal amazing. My fiance has ordered their egg platter and waffles - both dishes were super yum as well! It can be very busy - so be prepared to wait, especially for brunch on Sunday. The staff that works here is wonderful. The first time my fiance and I went was after our engagement photos at Peggy's Cove. Our waitress was super friendly and talked wedding with us - now, almost 4 months later, this same waitress remembered us and asked us how our photos turned out and how the planning was going. Such a sweetheart! On the plus - if you love the food, you can even purchase some goodies for home! Overall, a fabulous little find that you need to check out! read more

This place has definitely gone downhill. Been coming here for years, and have noticed a decline. Food not prepared with the expertise this place seems to bank their reputation on. Sub par service, servers seem like they don't want to be there. Brunch is really it's only redeeming quality. One night for dinner they were out of 5 items, had no liquor apparently, and seemed extremely disorganized. It's too bad because we used to really enjoy coming here. I'd compare it to a marriage that is headed for divorce. 2 stars for good coffee and great waffles read more

I went in here one evening for a drink and appetizer. I sat on the back patio which is really nice and quaint. The menu is a bit confusing because there are certain times you can only order certain foods. I finally found what I wanted to order as an appetizer, but came to discover it was within a certain time frame. The menu itself could be laid out better. I ended up ordering the calamari after determining there was no "pub-style" food available at this location, at least, not within the hours I visited. The calamari came and was not what I was expecting, nor did it look like anything I ever had before. It was curled up like a spring and done in a batter that was very light. The sauce was just okay as well. The calamari itself was extremely chewy and was not enjoyable in the least. When the waitress came to take the plate and asked how it was, I replied with a meager "It was all right" in a way that I should have been asked what the problem was. Instead, she just walked off with the plate in hand, no questions asked. While the atmosphere was very nice, the menu with numerous hours/days only serving certain foods was not an easy read, and the calamari is not something I would get again. read more

Late lunch this avo with the every so picky parents. Well, best grilled cheese he's ever eaten, best tomato soup that's ever been slurped, best beef dip, best 3 way beet salad and the most delicious latte I've had in years. The menu has had some tweaking so I'm excited to go back again and try more tasty edibles. The waitress was lovely and nicely attentive. read more

This cafe is a very welcome addition to the area. We went for brunch on a Saturday, and the food was wonderful. In our group, we had the roast beef sandwich, the Italian pesto sandwich, the cod entree. The Italian sandwich won - but all were good. The cappucino was good, though it could have been hotter. Loved the entertainment value of the view through glass into the kitchen below, and the overall decor. I could see coming back for supper, or picking up something to take home. Still need to work out the best logistics for taking orders and paying. Might make sense to have a separate station for takeout patrons. . read more

This place is a hidden gem in Hammonds Plains. The decor has been described by other Yelpers accurately; just let me say the establishment is beautiful inside and out. I have yet to actually eat here; Mike and I stopped in to see what baked wares they had. Lots of breads, sauces, maple syrup, ice cream ... all made locally. And the desserts. I thought I'd died and gone to Sugar Heaven. We bought a loaf of "country bread" (heavy, filling and awesome), a couple of angel food cakes with lemon custard filling (light, sweet and awesome), and a mini lemon loaf (lemony, tasty and awesome). Also some Acadian Maple syrup, which of course is awesome. Staff are young, pretty and friendly, although there was a bit of cash confusion when we were there. This caused a delay in paying for our goodies but obviously this happens in any restaurant. The dining area is gorgeous, all gleaming dark hardwoods and large windows. We will most definitely be returning for a meal - and more desserts! read more

Very nice atmosphere, great service, and very delicious food. We'll be back for sure. The tomato soup is unbelievable! read more

I've tried Edible Matters for supper with good friends twice. The owners obviously put a lot of thought into the decor and their fresh, local approach. The decor, which works well during brunch and lunch is kind of sterile, upright and glaring over an intimate supper. The new lounge area-- with softer lighting, comfy chairs and a more casual atmosphere looks like an effort to fix that. We opted for the new seating area and found it fixed some of our concerns about atmosphere. We went for a later supper and were mellowing out, enjoying the company, lingering over our meals and thinking about dessert when the waitress informed us that they we closing. What?! It wasn't even 10pm. I guess we should have clued in when we were one of only two or three tables in the place that it is not popular for supper. To get a night out with another couple sans kids is a rare event so it was a let down to have to call it a night prematurely. We paid our bill. It was pouring outside and the other couple had to wait for a drive. The staff was polite but firmly told us they had to close. God thing we had our car; we chatted, laughed and had fun with the other couple while their drive came. The other couple are foodies as well and the food did not meet our expectations: My wife's fishcakes were dry and not flavorful. One of our dining companions had the Thai salad which tasted like it was dressed with half a cup of uncut soy sauce. The waitress took back the salad and did offer to remove it from the bill and comp her a drink or dessert. My companion didn't feel like eating anything else after the sodium assault. My dessert, the brownie, was dry and uninteresting. Reading some of the other reviews, and based off the feedback of our dining companions, we will probably go there again but aim for brunch. These days a dinner out is too special an occasion to risk blowing it on a mediocre experience. read more

Have had the pleasure of dining here twice recently and the food and service have been outstanding! Highly recommend for a delicious meal and entertainment was great. read more

I have been coming to edible matters for 4 plus years now and I have seen some awesome waiter's and waitresses come and go as well ownership change along with there great kitchen staff. I usually drop in a couple of times during the week as well as come in for there delicious eggs benedict on the weekend. I have been away lately trying to recover from a concussion that I received from a nasty fall in early Jan. I finally made it back in for a nice visit and a sit down for there amazing lattes/ Hot chocolate.the welcome that I received when I went into edible's from the staff was amazing and so much needed as this fall has caused other issues as well. I cant thank you guys enough for all the love that was giving to me and has put a big smile on my face that hasn't been there in awhile. love all you guys with all my heart xo read more

We love Edible Matters, it is one of those great places that makes you want to eat out every day. We go for dinner or lunch and often for brunch on the week-ends. Everything is good from the eggs benedict with nicely roasted potatoes (my favorite) for brunch to the squash soup (yum!), fresh fish dishes, and calamari at dinner. The bakery is also amazing. It may not be a good idea to go here if you are on a diet! Besides that, wonderful! read more

Customer service is an obvious priority among management and staff - friendly, warm and smiling. Their baked goods are something to go back for. Homemade bread, cookies & scones are all winners. I'm looking forward to my next lunch there :) read more

I was very excited to try this place. From what I heard, most dishes are homemade with fresh local ingredients. I was not disappointed! The popcorn cauliflower was amazing!! Hot, crispy and loaded with flavour! Definitely enough to share as an appetizer. My main was the mushroom burger on gluten free bread. I don't know if the bread is homemade but it's delicious! I really enjoyed my meal and will definitely return. read more

A really nice wee establishment. Such a shame they don't offer an attractive happy hour menu. It would not just be a thoughtful thing for locals... And a show of thank you to local supporters but it would be business smart. The excuse I heard was " we make everything from scratch". How about nachos? Chicken wings, a cheese board? Come on.... Let's be real. Would take kill you to have a 90 minute or 2 hour happy hour with house wine and perhaps 3 to 4 appies? Right now you only have beer and cocktails. The new...... Or is it old in business is... Added value. Added value will take your further than you can imagine Translation to locals doing our best to support you... How about letting loose and serving us with a nice standard happy hour? read more

This place has pretty good food and excellent service. I will say that because of how it is built structurally, the sound tends to carry throughout the entire building and it can get very, very loud. On nights when they have live music, expect to have to shout to whomever you're dining with. read more

Poor communication and labelling of food. We bought chicken pies from Edible Matters and found cubes of pork in them which we did not expect and was not labelled on the box. We returned them and were told by the manager and cashier that the pies were not supposed to contain pork. The pies were exchanged and it was obvious that pork was an ingredient in this second set of these pies labelled as chicken pies. We were later told by the sous chef that pork is always an ingredient in their chicken pies. A restaurant concerned with vegetarianism and gluten free products should also be concerned with proper labelling of the meat products in their food. One would wonder what else is being left off the ingredient list on any of their other prepared foods. This issue could pose a serious concern for people and their families who for health or religious reasons can not consume pork products. read more

Based on my (one time) visit to the store, I believe they have some kinks to work out. I understand that, like every new business it's going to take them a while to get their staff up to speed and get menu and service related issues worked out. That being said I was pretty disappointed in my experience there (especially considering the fact that my bill was almost $40 for 2 sandwiches and 2 drinks). The Coffee: -took us longer for our 2 cappuccinos to be made than our main courses (perhaps if it's going to take that much time, staff could offer to bring drinks to tables instead of making people awkwardly loiter in front of the counter) -espresso bar staff need more training (especially regarding timing of espresso shots, and bar flow- i.e. order of tasks when you have more than one drink on the go) -drinks were non traditional sizes (sizes should be made more clear on menu so people know exactly what they're getting) The Food: -well seasoned and overall really yummy -came out really fast -freshness: greens on my sandwich shouldn't have been served, watercress garnish that was put on half of the plates at our table was wilting and looked unappetizing, house made potato chips were either fried in oil that wasn't hot enough or they had been made hours before (were soggy and oily) The Service: -overwhelming at first: when we walked in about 4 employees eagerly asked us what we wanted before giving us a chance to look at the menu and without any sort of greeting or preamble -having 3 people operating the cash register and serving us at once was confusing -staff needs to be more familiar with menu (especially coffee menu) -more communication between cafe side and cash staff -would be nice if just one person was responsible for dealing with the customer and their orders instead of having 4 people running around all half knowing what's going on and asking the same questions Overall I think this place is exactly what this area needs, and despite all of these issues, I WILL GO BACK. I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it because like I said, this was based on a one time experience and I think that everything negative I experienced is easily fixable and will come together with time. I understand that the costs of local produce and meat are higher than regular food costs but not everyone in the Hammonds Plains area does and if you want people out there to being paying you a premium, the experience (not just the food) needs to be quality from beginning to end. Hopefully if anything, this review is useful to the owners and staff of Edible Matters and helps to improve their business. read more

i'll make this baby short and sweet! yes yes yes yes yes! wonderful! fantastic! my new fav! delish! wish i could eat here every single day! what a gem! read more

Walked in at 02:45pm quickly seated, customers on next table left unhappy after they denied to be served brunch ( menu states that brunch is served till 3pm ). Had TEMPURA SHRIMP & ARTICHOKES to start, No cutlery on table yet, waitress asks if we need some to eat our appetizer with!!!. Our appetizer plate was almost uncooked battered shrimps tail on and battered artichoke soaked in pesto sauce and sautéed tomatoes, a fork and a side dish needed to finish this pool of oil.. Main dish was MUSHROOM BURGER. Couldn't taste any mushrooms, only cheese and oil and lots of lintels and sprouts, it came with some kind of oily chips. Took two bites only and stopped eating, waitress came and asked if I have finished despite the fact that the dish is still full, she never bothered to ask if the food was good and why I didn't eat it. Menu is unappealing. read more

Another one of those places where I have driven by a ton of times and not stopped in. Quite honestly for the longest time I had thought it was a cafe/coffee house only. When you walk in you are quite surprised. At least I was! They have bakery items, pre made burgers, spaghetti sauce etc to purchase. It was so nice in there, you are able to watch the kitchen area down below as they prep your meal or are making incredible bakery items. The area looked very clean and organized down there. The menu has plenty of items to choose from. I really had a hard time. Another great feature is most of their food #1 is home made there, #2 organic/free range, #3 they offer lots of Gluten free options also! I opted to go with the BBQ Chicken Clubhouse. Comes with a side of homemade pickles & kettle chips. Price...$13.00 I think? This sandwich was very tasty. Chicken was delicious. The pickles were a fun different side-also tasty. Kettle chips...well if I could get past how salty they were, would have been really good? I could barley eat them they were so salted. I really dont think that would be the norm? Perhaps someone had over salted that batch? I was there at noon, however it did take 40mins for my sandwich to come out unfortunately. A little longer then I expected for a lunch. As compensation they offered a free dessert to go. Nice gesture for sure. It looked like they had just had a large take out rush, so this may have been why I had such a delay. I look forward to going back for sure. The dinner menu looked superb! read more

Been here a few times since it's opened and it's improved every time! I like to give places a few chances before leaving a review, first visit was a little disappointing but decided to give it another try and wasn't disappointed! Lots of selection of local beers and a big wine menu, very knowledgeable servers and food is always hot and consistently delicious! Try the eggs Benedict! They have a great dinner menu but you have to try out their brunch! read more

We dropped in for a late lunch the other day. The place was clean and bright. My partner is vegetarian and so wanted to know if the soups were made with meat broth. The waitress went to find out, but the woman who made the soups had just left. The waitress offered to text her and found the answer within just a couple of minutes. Our meals were very good \. The service was cheerful and efficient. We're quite happy to recommend Edible Matters. read more

Very good. The food was fresh and tasty, high quality ingredients were obvious. The calamari was amazing, as was the squash soup. However, the chicken tenders were a bit overcooked. The sandwiches that passed by looked incredible. We will definitely return to try some. Service was friendly, but a bit slow and scattered. A request for water resulted in one glass; there were two of us. read more

If there was a minus star I would have given that to Edible Matters. What once was an awesome restaurant with locally sourced ingredients and great staff has turned into an obvious cut corners customer service free experience. The food and the quality of staff has gone downhill since Edible Matters was sold. The new owners have taken a gem and turned it into a dud. Very disappointed. read more

I been to Edible Matters half a dozen times in the past year and I'm never disappointed. The food is always great, service is good and a very nice atmosphere. If you're looking for nice sit-down lunch, dining experience, or business meal in the Hammonds Plains area this is the place. read more

Love this place. First time there I had the chicken which was so flavourful. My wife had a fish dish that was perhaps the best she's had. Gone back for a simple relaxing coffee, take home soup, and of course, home made bread! Bread's a little pricey but it's perhaps the densest bread you will ever have! Went with friends and the kitchen staff when out of their way to cater to our friends special dietary needs. Give it a try...you will not be disappointed! read more

Amazing. Amazing food and amazing service! Everything is freshly made. You can even watch the bakery put out their amazing treats. Have only been here for brunches - always amazing. Looking forward to trying dinner one day. Worth the drive from the city for this place! read more

Excellent restaurant! Not many places you can watch your food being prepared while you wait. Kettle chips came with the best sweet pickles I have ever tasted! read more

We went for brunch yesterday, and it was delicious. Everyone was happy with their meal and the coffee was great and they kept it flowing. Everyone was happily well caffeinated by the end, with the exception of one very sad nursing mother who had to drink decaf. While everything was yummy, I haven't had toast that good since my Grandfather used to make it for me on a wire rack over the wood stove, using my Grandmother's homemade bread. You don't even need butter to enjoy it. I used butter, obviously, because what am I? A health nut? No, I'm not. I also drooled over the desserts but was so full after my meal I couldn't manage it, because what am I a glutton? Well, actually, yes. But I was very very full. Great service, nice atmosphere, yummy treats to take home from the bakery including delightful flavours of homemade ice-cream! read more

Wow! ... Really surprised by the quality of the food and the service. The chicken and Brie sandwich with Rhubarb was delicious!

We love EM for Sunday Brunch! The last several months it's become our Treat to us place. Egg's Benny so yummy, their sausage I dream about all week! Sad I know!! Staff are excellent, service is great, even when they are slammed (very busy) wait time is reasonable. Home made everything makes this a must try. Try dinner as well we have only done dinner four or five times however same experience as Brunch. read more

My picky boyfriend did not find anything to complain about. The best benny I have ever had. A sweet local find, a gem on Hammonds Plains.

Holy poop one hour and still waiting for delicious food. I would come here more if they could get the food out in the hour you have for lunch. Otherwise if you have the time the food is great! read more

Met up with a friend here from Bumble BFF, it was a sweet place with both excellent food and service - perfect for a little friends-date! I love how much of the menu is sourced from the area, as well as all of their homemade goodies you can either order or buy to take home! Will definitely be heading back soon read more

This will be a simple and easy review. BEST BRUNCH IN TOWN...hands down...one of my favorite brunches from any City i have lived in or visited. Worth the drive from the city. I am here for brunch almost once a week. Great variety. Fresh and local produce/meat. I've only had dinner here once. It was also great, but normally for dinner I head into the city for a more lively atmostphere. read more

Went to edible matters for brunch this morning for the first time! Cozy spot, great ambiance! Eggs Benny and mimosa was amaaazing! Really impressed with the staff here!! It was very busy, but those ladies were HUSTLING! Our server, Kim, was attentive and genuinely inviting. Definitely be back for dinner and future brunches! TIP: Grab some bread on the way out. So SO good!! read more

Went there for a fantastic lunch. Highly recommend the beet salad with goats cheese. It was the best beet salad I've had. Girlfriend and I both had the Beef Dip sandwich and loved it. The kettle chips are also unreal. We will certainly be returning. read more

50th Anniversary celebration dinner. From the moment that I first called Edible Matters, through a meeting with the owner, a tour of the premises, a wonderful dinner with excellent service from two dedicated wait staff, we had a wonderful experience for a group of fifteen. I have never dealt with a business where the service from beginning to end was so personally tailored to our comfort and the provision of a first rate experience. Everything from pre-dinner nibblies to main course to dessert was well presented, served quickly and very, very tasty. Everyone who attended raved about both the food and the service. All of us will be back. I can't say enough about Edible Matters. GO THERE AND ENJOY! read more