One of my favorite spots in St. john's, this place seems to have changed a bit last time I was here…read moretwo years ago. They got a late night taco menu, an organ in the corner, and a different taste in music lol. I'd say the menu hasn't changed too much, but the plastic wrapped menu made it feel a bit cheaper. The dishes did not taste cheaper though that's for sure. I ordered the Tempeh Sandwich ($17) special which had a delicious BBQ sauce, shredded carrots, hummus mix, sliced tomato, and other greens. As I remembered from years ago it was a jammed packed sandwich with the highlight being the bread made with a mix of flours and molasses. The soft and slightly sweet bread is definitely what I remember this place for. Can't say that about other restaraunts downtown St John's. I was considering giving this place a four but the server may have caught on and brought me a free sample of bread after chatting about it with him. Gotta respect that NL kindness and hustle. Decent 5 in my books and I'd say it's a must visit if your looking for good vegetarian food in St. John's. Just please get nicer looking menus. It feels like I'm in a Chinese takeout joint lol.

My wife and I visited Poyo + The Sprout for lunch. The restaurant has a casual, mostly self service…read moresetup. You order and pay at the counter, fill your own water jug, and grab your own cutlery before taking a seat. It's a straightforward system and works well if you're looking for a quick meal. We ordered the Pineapple Taco and the Enchilada. The food was nicely presented and tasted fresh, but the flavors were fairly mild and didn't leave much of an impression. It wasn't bad by any means, just not as flavorful as we had hoped. The biggest disappointment was the value. The portion sizes felt quite small for the price, especially considering the self service format. We left wishing there had been either a bit more food or a little more boldness in the dishes to justify the cost. I can see why it may appeal to those looking for lighter fare. For us, though, the food didn't quite match the price point and overall, based on this visit, it was an average experience.

If you're interested in getting something downtown that isn't seafood or fried, this is a great…read moreplace to check out! Service was great and the restaurant itself is cozy. Probably too small for groups larger than 4. I had the non-vegetarian special and it was very delicious! Lots of food and a great price!

The food is incredible, huge portions and delicious. The staff are so sweet. We hope you stick…read morearound for a long time.

Best coffee in St John's, hands down. I'm not talking drip coffee... I mean proper, espresso based…read morecoffees. Not too acidic, smooth and flavourful. Thank you to manager Troy, who hails from the lovely state of Queensland, Australia, baristas know how to make a coffee (at least that's what I think!). At the bottom of signal hill, it's on the way from a hike, and not too far out of the way if you want to pick a coffee up on the way to work. Did I also mention they have a pretty darn fine carrot cake to go with the really good coffee? Really should go and check it out!

The Battery Cafe seems to be sort of a landmark in St John's. It's right at the corner where people…read morewho are driving to Signal Hill must pass by. We walked to both places so driving and parking was not a problem. Interestingly there were a lot of classic vehicles going by. You can order beer, cocktails, soup, sandwiches and even coffee. We sat outside at the deck. It was really nice to sit and watch the people, cars and motorcycles pass by. The sandwiches ar interesting and not oversized or over priced. There is secure WiFi although it seemed to have difficulty reaching the deck. If you walked to Signal Hill you should stop at the Battery Cafe because you'll walk right past it and you deserve it. The Newfoundland sundae with jam and ice cream is worth ordering on a warm day.

Only reason they get a 4/5 is because they don't have meat dishes - using soy protein instead…read more Being all vegetarian doesn't hinder this menu though... BEST Mexican food in st John's. You will just need to stay up and be hungry after 11pm, because that's when Poyo opens and shines. Had the Gringo Taco with refried beans, and was perfection. Includes cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomato and refried beans. Was everything you could want in a taco and in late night munchies food. Can't recommend this place enough! UPDATE: now open during the day, so can enjoy delicious Burritos for lunch! Great addition to the downtown food scene.

Counter service restaurant with a cool ambiance. We went fairly late, just a bit before closing but…read morewere still welcomed in. The portions are large and the prices are low. We ordered a pad Thai and a burrito, both were flavourful. I appreciate the variety of options for both vegans and those on gluten free diets.

Wonderful service, superb taste. Lots of variety including poutines and stir fry! Had Spicy Korma,…read morenow my favourite. Will be a regular.

From the owner: We serve freshly prepared authentic Indian food as well as some fusion food like butter chicken…read morepoutine. Our curry combos are customizable meals. We prepare Indian style stir fry food as well as authentic Tandoori specials. Order to pick up or visit Skip the dishes/Doordash for deliveries. We are located in the Food court at Avalon Mall Regional Shopping Centre.

We thoroughly enjoyed this quaint Gastropub on an unassuming corner of Duckworth street. We…read morehappened to arrive right when they opened at 11am, and we were able to select from their brunch or lunch menu. Hubby and I both ordered from their lunch menu. I had my eye on the PB&J burger that I had seen on Yelp, as peanut butter is my favorite thing ever! This burger did not disappoint. While the combo sounds strange, the flavors were well-balanced with the brie cheese, caramelized onions and bacon. The meat was cooked to a perfect medium and the hamburger bun was soft. I chose the kettle chips for my side, and they tasted house made. Very delicious! The only thing I didn't like about this burger was the price tag = $22. Hubby had the seafood chowder for $17 and it was enough for a full meal. He said the chowder was very flavorful and full of seafood. He was in heaven! We both ordered a Quidi Vidi 1892 amber ale on draft. They only had 7 beers on tap and I wished that they had a medium or dark beer, but this area doesn't seem to be big on that. They do have Guinness in a can, if that's your thing. Service was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. The booths were comfy and the pub reminded me of a cozy neighborhood bar. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Every visit back home, I always make a stop at BSG. Everything I've ever ordered here has been…read moresolid and flavorful. The staff is warm and inviting with an incredibly cozy atmosphere.

We had a delicious work dinner here for a group of 6 and had great service and so many yummy bites…read more The menu here is vast, so there should be something that will suit any taste in your group. Some of our favorites were the curries and garlic naan - it doesn't get much simpler yet oh-so-comforting than that! The interior is dimly lit so it sets an intimate ambiance - perfect for a special night out.

In search of something different than pub food, we went to India Gate for vegetarian fare and were…read morenot disappointed. Mains don't come with rice, but a single order of rice plus plain naan was more than enough for our two dishes. Flavorful and a good amount of spice, plus friendly service made this a good dinner decision.

Everything I had at the St John's Fish Exchange was excellent. It was my first time having lobster…read moreand I appreciated how there were already parts that were cracked to help me out. The server was very pleasant. She was funny and the food came at a good pace. The lobster took longer (15-20 minutes); however, she set expectations up properly and suggested an appetizer for the meantime. The one complaint I had was that we had a reservation but still had to wait an extra 10 minutes after arriving on time for our table to be ready. Perhaps the restaurant was a bit overbooked.

The staff were friendly. The view of the harbour was nice. The server Frani was great. Deb had the…read moresalmon bowl with rice . The salmon was delicious and was very moist. Cooked perfectly. I had mussels again but this time in white wine , sun-dried tomatoes with garlic.. Well they were good but the sauce was lacking volume. There was about 36 mussels I also had small country salad which was good . The over all meal was good but the services were great.