First time to the Raven and impressed with the eclectic decor and friendly server…read more Fun menu with mix and match items. The soup choices are plentiful and the salads were fresh and satisfying. Worth a stop away from chains for sure

I came across this café while looking for a quiet place to get some work done, and I'm so glad I…read moredid! First of all, the name caught my attention because I'm a huge Edgar Allan Poe fan. I was pleasantly surprised that the Poe theme is clever and subtle rather than overly cheesy. The décor has more of an antique bookstore feel, with fun Poe inspired names throughout the menu. Despite the theme, there's nothing dark or dreary about this place. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the service was prompt. Our waiter was friendly and had some great recommendations. The soup sampler was easily the highlight for me. I've never seen anything like it before! I tried the baja chicken enchilada, mushroom with brie cheese, beef chili with beans, and the special of the month potato curry. I ranked them from favorite to least favorite, but honestly, everything was delicious in its own way. My drink and sandwich with a side of potato salad was very tasty! I finished the whole thing! If you're a Poe fan, the witty menu names will definitely make you smile. The food is good, portions are satisfying, and the prices are reasonable. I'd absolutely come back if I'm ever in the area again to try more of the menu.

I love all of the local art hanging on the walls. The pastries are fantastic and the staff is…read morereally special. Also... Very delicious coffee.

Unique coffee shop with cool menu! Good seating, beautiful natural light. Family friendly with a…read morechildren's play corner. Friendly staff. Quiet when we went in on Saturday morning. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Got to customize my drink with no issues.

Bank on space and my what a rush, many people and o the sparce... Dec food probably a 7 year cycle…read morethrough a lot of them and am set at some favourites. It's weird when existential age and literal decomposition meet. Legit. Two things tho: A staircase and a stage above the freakin front door also a urinal (of course in the bathroom) same height, adult urinal, that one could sit upon and with enough weight bearing to pull one's knees to chest, also flush ed apparatus. Hyped, C C, tis great! I'd go again. For the atmosphere food and coffee. aaaa a two hour limit must deepart!

This is a cozy, no-frills place with quite a few booths (that are comfy!) and a high ornate roof. I…read morelike that the tables were not cluttered close together and so it would be a great, not-too-noisy place for conversation and working. However, some of the booth seats seemed a little old and torn, and the window area by the booth seemed a little dusty, like it could be neatened up more often. Other than that, we really liked this place though. First, the service was warm and excellent. The staff were great at answering questions about the menu and giving recommendations. Next, the chocolate butter tart was excellent! There are two options of butter tarts (a particularly Canadian treat), a plain one and a chocolate one. Having consulted a server, they highly recommended the chocolate butter tart for chocolate-lovers. The tart sides were delicious, and similar in texture to an egg tart. The inside was gooey and almost like chocolate sauce with a rich buttery base. The inside sauce really reminded me of a Chinese bun we love in Singapore, the liu sha bao or salted egg yolk custard bun. All in all, I highly recommend the chocolate tart for a small but punchy pop of decadence, and it goes perfect to complement with a cup of coffee. Other than that, the peppermint latte was wonderfully decorated according to my peppermint-loving friend (although another said it was definitely on the sweet side). Meanwhile, although my plain latte did not have the best latte art, staff proactively offered to add a variety of powdered toppings (cinnamon, cocoa and nutmeg) that put a smile to my face. All in all, it's a great place to chill and relax if you're not too fussy about everything being perfectly spic and span. As I said to my friends, sipping my coffee with my chocolate butter tart, "this is the life!"

Food and drinks were wonderful and the staff made us feel right at home! We'll definitely return…read morewhen in Sarnia.

Love the location. I will say this is a great spot to grab drinks with friends or family on the…read moremarina. As for breakfast food, the breakfast sausage links were barely edible & the potatoes were very undercooked. The hollandaise sauce was yummy though so maybe I'm just ordering the wrong thing. Service is always amazing here!! Be mindful of where you sit depending on the time of year because the bees can be bad.

5 star service! The coffee associate working today was one of not only the best coffee associates I…read morehave had, but also one of the best customer service people I have had. He was friendly, answered our questions (we're not from the area) and started giving us samples of coffees and smells of different teas when we were having trouble deciding. I left wishing he worked at my local coffee shops in my town! The coffee and teas we bought were pretty good too-especially if you are a strong coffee drinker. I didnt get desserts but I was drooling over the brownies and cakes.

Seems nice enough, but pretty useless as a place to work. There's no outlets anywhere near the…read moreactual seats.

I've come to Mexico twice now and it delivered both times…read more I don't have any photos of the first time, but my partner and I shared five of the six taco options, and by far my favourite were the pork belly and the Chicken Tinga. The second time I came with some coworkers and I had one of the margaritas. It had pineapple juice in it, but I can't remember what it was called... It was just recommended by the server and she was definitely on the nose with that one. Taquitos are good; I liked the beef over the chicken. And I had the salmon plate when I came back I don't know if I would get it again, it was just OK and I don't know if it was worth the price. Overall a very fun place to eat, top-tier for Sarnia. Good vibes, good drinks, good food, great service! Just a little more on the expensive side for someone on a student budget

I'm not sure which aspect of this experience was worse--the food, the drinks, or the service…read more We arrived at about 7:30pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was nearly empty, though it didn't close for a few more hours. We seated ourselves and waited. And waited. After about 15 minutes, a server shows up and gives us menus. We looked over the drink and dinner menus and made our selections--but they weren't going to be taken for nearly 30 minutes. We placed our drink orders (classic margarita and the La Paloma). After 15 more minutes, our drinks arrived. The drinks were mediocre--at best. The classic margarita was essentially a glass of lime juice with half a shot of tequila; the Paloma was the same, but with grapefruit juice. $12 CDN each. The next time we saw our server was another 15 minutes later when our chips and guacamole arrived. The chips were nice and salty; the guacamole portion was extraordinarily small (about an ice cream scoop size) for $10 CDN. With the arrival of the guacamole, we were finally able to place our meal order. They were out of chicken, so we settled on two crispy pork belly tacos, one carne asada taco, and a pescado taco. $6 CDN each. A full thirty minutes later, our food had not yet arrived. Our drinks were empty (there was only one other party in the restaurant at this time). I walked to the bar with my empty glasses to place two more drink orders: the passion cocktail (tequila, banana, cranberry, and orange were supposed to be the primary flavors) and the Envy (a margarita with blue curaçao). At this point of the evening, it's now nearly 9:15PM. We've been in the restaurant for over an hour. Our second order of drinks and 4 tacos finally arrive. Gross is all I can say. - All tacos shared the same stale-tasting, rusty cabbage. It's like the half-off prepackaged slaw mix you buy at the grocery store tossed with a light vinaigrette. - The fish tasted... fishy. Fishy tasting fish is never a good sign. I probably should have looked at the crowd and determined that there wasn't enough turnover to order the fish. Two bites and I tap out on the fish taco. - The carne asada was not that. Instead of being the traditionally marinated and grilled strips of steak that I'm used to at other restaurants, it was essentially stringy, water-logged pot roast. - The pork belly tacos were neither crispy nor flavorful. They tested more like baked pork chop with a hint of bacon. They were dressed with the same slaw mixture as the other tacos. After tasting the Passion cocktail, we asked the waitress if there had been an error. Banana has an unmistakeable taste; the lack of it is quite noticeable. Cranberry juice is red. The fact that this drink was neither reddish-pink or had even the faintest hint of banana told us otherwise. It was the same drink as "the classic." The Envy was at least blue. It was undrinkable, but the color was at least correct. After nearly 2 hours of waiting and shit service, we paid and left nearly all our food uneaten. We walked around the corner to Bad Dog and had a second dinner.

The customer service is delivered always in a friendly and welcoming manner. The coffee ( three…read moregringos ) is delicious, well rounded and not bitter or burnt as in so many other comparable places . Great artsy bohemian , retro kool spot.

Really nice little coffee shop here in Sarnia, I always get just black coffee and this was a superb…read morecup. Friendly service behind the counter and an interior I could see myself spending some time in. Either working or chatting with friends. Thanks!

Hungry for breakfast after camping we stopped into Maria's based on high review scores and they…read moreweren't kidding. When you walk in there is a very comfortable ambiance with very nice decor, updated woodwork, light fixtures and historic pictures/ photos of Port Huron or nautical views. There are many large spacious booths (6 smaller adults could easily fit) and tables as well, which look new but classic diner touches with silver molding/ trim. The staff were very friendly, hospitable and personable giving honest feedback for our choices as 1st time patrons. The coffee was delicious and the mugs had a good feel in the hand. I enjoyed the Country Fried Steak and my over medium eggs were perfectly cooked and delicious on their sourdough toast. Hash browns were buttery and had nice crisp to them. My friend had the Country Benedict and also enjoyed her meal very much. While the country gravy had ample bits of sausage and was plentifully served, it was a tad too thick for me personally; though our server said it was one of their best dishes. There was parking in the street in front the morning we went, not sure of additional parking options. The entrance is on the corner with 2 doors to get in, the door we used had a small step up and I believe the 2nd door may be more accessible for people with mobility challenges. Inside was spacious and his/ hers 1 seater restrooms that could accommodate mobility equipment (wheelchairs or walkers). Pricing was 2/4 $$, and appropriate for the high quality homemade meals you'll enjoy. We were even able to get coffee to go and enjoyed during our drive home to Dearborn! I highly recommend Maria's for a great experience and will definitely be back!

Stepping inside feels like you're entering a cozy old-school diner with a big window, booths, and…read moretables. I almost missed the coat rack on my way out. This is my third visit, and although my eggs last time were overcooked, (could of been the way I ordered) I've never had a bad breakfast here yet. This time, I wasn't as hungry, so I just had oatmeal with raisins and walnuts. Their coffee is a regular Joe, and they also have an old-school cappuccino machine. The service is always sweet and simple, and just remember to take your ticket to the cashier to pay.

I'm so glad they pivoted to tacos all the time. This is their signature dish, and so filling! The…read morestaff is friendly, service is relatively fast. I am so grateful Milkhouse exists, but it is dangerously close to my house so I have to challenge myself not to go too often!

We've been here before but always make a stop when we're out this way. A bit cold for ice cream,…read morebut it's sooo good (and they have a wood stove heating things up)! One caveat: the tips are designated for an affiliated church unless you specifically want to tip your server. A Raspberry Rendezvous for me and a caramel 'sea turtle', and we're a couple of happy customers! You will be, too, when you stop at the Milkhouse Cafe.

Best far the best place to get everything you need for an amazing sandwich. The best and rarest…read moreItalian sauces and noodles. They have fresh made Sub Sandwiches that are by far the most amazing subs you will ever have. The staff is wonderful.

A truly underrated Sarnia gem! Friendly, personal service, every time I've gone here. The owners…read morereally go the extra mile to make sure that they help any way they can. Excellent cheese and deli counter and delicious daily breads. Lots of import foods too, if you're looking for something different. I also appreciate that they have usable hours, that I can stop by in the evening.