Wow, this is a treasure, the food was so good and as a first visit I was super impressed by the…read morequality of the meal! I had their gourmet grilled cheese with fries My sister had their burger and cabbage roll soup They are the most highly rated diner in Bancroft, and for good reason! I'll be back and remember to take pictures - I noticed they are doing a $75.00 fixed price dinner for couples on Valentine's Day - which is really a good deal considering it has lobster bisque in the starter

Small dining room but they serve up so plenty big flavours and portions…read more Had the crispy chicken with poutine and some appetizers. The cranberry Swiss dip was really tasty! The crispy chicken was super tender and crisp. Poutine - squeaky cheese curds? Yep! And the carrots served with main were super tasty. The service was friendly and funny! Made for a very enjoyable dinner.

Calvyns still has the same great pizzas, fries, and burgers it has since opening. However, it's now…read moretake out only; you order, pay, & receive your food from a service window at the front of the building. The interior and the rear patio are now closed. There are four simple benches with stools at the front, one of which is used for a selection of typical condiments, should you want to eat your food before getting back on the road. Cash or debit only.

This place is pretty dope. Spent part of a summer tree planting in Griffith and Calvyn's was the…read moreplace to be. The food is good, the beer is cold and affordable, and it's an experience you wont get in any city. On the menu they have deep fried cheese curds, and also cheesy fries with gravy, but no poutine listed. I often wondered why not make a poutine with the deep fried cheese curds, but it felt rude to ask. One of my colleagues ordered a corona, and it was served without a lime. My coworker inquired as to the lack of lime and Calvyn reponded, "Sorry man, I've got limes, I can put a lime in there, if it will make a difference for you. Do you think a tiny wedge of lime in the neck of your beer bottle makes a difference?" They have swords on the wall... they have swords, and daggers and other medieval stuff on the walls. Calvyn is a good guy, and his bar/restaurant is awesome. If you are passing through, or staying in the area you should check it out. Also they have a dock, so you can go there on your boat.

We went for breakfast. The food was pretty good but it was a lot more expensive than we planned…read more Coffee is not included and is $2.50 per cup. No free refills. Not that big of a cup either. Rye toast is a dollar extra. Cash or debit only. Look closely at the menu. Service was good.

sign on the door saying that you had to pay to use the bathroom, no big deal at all totally…read moreunderstandable, second we walked in the man was beyond rude and condescending telling us we needed to spend 10$ to use the bathroom, again no problem we ordered off the menu even tho 10$ for 1 pogo and a small fry is crazy, he then snapped at us saying it has to be 10$ per person to use the bathroom. was totally fine paying 10$ in the beginning till buddy wanted to be a dick

Was in the Bancroft area on a warm and sunny late September weekday. Heard about a local…read morebrewery/pub so me and my friend had to check it out. Fantastic beer ! Brewer said they use deep well water that has a high mineral content. Makes sense as the area is very rocky. Had the Iron Man, Claim Jumper and a Vienna Lager. Proper 20 ounce pints for once ! Service from Rhea was great. Friendly, helpful and responsive. Great space as well. Locals chatting and a welcoming vibe. Highly recommended.

Bancroft Brewery Pub - A Hidden Gem Worth Stopping For!…read more We stumbled on the Bancroft Brewery Pub on our way to Barrie, Ontario, looking for a quick lunch--and wow, did this place exceed all our expectations! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the warm, rustic atmosphere. They have a beautiful patio, which would be perfect on a sunny day, and our waitress was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and super helpful. I ordered the Iron Man Burger, and it was hands-down one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Juicy, perfectly cooked, loaded with toppings, and a very generous portion--it left me full and satisfied. The sauce was so delicious that I wished I had a whole jar of it to dip my fries into too! My wife went with the Fish and Chips, and they were equally impressive: crispy, light batter, tender fish inside, and also a very generous portion. She was all smiles and cleaned her plate without hesitation. On top of that, the service was fast, and everything came out piping hot. Whether you're just passing through or looking for a new favorite spot, Bancroft Brewery Pub is a must-visit. Amazing food, big portions, great service, and a cozy, welcoming vibe. Two thumbs up, five stars--we'll definitely be back!

Had a fantastic burger. Highly recommend, and very reasonably priced. Friendly fast service.read more

Everything is good. The food is excellent. And the staff are very attentive. I would recommend this…read moreplace any day.

Vibe 5/5, if the weather is right it was great outdoors. For being such a small town this is a gem…read more Food 4/5, its basic pub food. Set your expectation- if you want good perogies goto Wilco tavern. Burgers and nachos Service 5/5, the girls are on it Appreciate this place, didn't try the pizza

Really loved the vibe here. Great spot for all ages. Whoever created the playlist has excellent…read moretaste in music. The drinks were amazing, great variety. The food was delicious, the wings were juicy. The service was great, our waitress was friendly and lovely. Great place for a drink, or 5, dinner and a swim. Love, love, love it here.

Rounding up from a 3.5. My husband picked up some schnitzel on the way home, so I only tried it…read moreover an hour later. Because it was in the cardboard container for so long, by the time my husband got home the container was kind of damp from the heat and moisture, and some of the sauerkraut stuck to the bottom. I originally just wanted the wiener schnitzel, though they use pork cutlet instead of the traditional veal specifically for wiener schnitzel. I decided to go with the mushroom schnitzel instead, since it seemed popular. I asked for the mushroom sauce on the side instead of on top because I didn't want the schnitzel to be soggy after travelling. It had been awhile since I had spaetzle, so I got that and braised cabbage instead of the standard potatoes and gravy and steamed veggies it came with. My husband got me a large schnitzel, which I'm glad he did because it was quite thin and the large was a good size. I was hesitant to reheat it because it was so thin and I didn't want to overcook it. I was also super hungry (I didn't eat lunch beforehand to save the room) and didn't want to wait. The schnitzel was good with the slice of lemon as well as the mushroom sauce. The creamy mushroom sauce tasted like Campbell's condensed mushroom soup with some mushrooms added, but that's actually one of my favourite canned soups so I can't complain. The only downside was that it was cold and thickened in the containers, so I probably should've reheated the sauce. The spatzle seemed a bit overcooked because it was a bit gummy. I was surprised to find it had the same mushroom sauce on top of it. It was ok, but it would've been better with just butter, and probably would've been a much better texture if I had it freshly made. There was plenty of braised red cabbage. It wasn't too sour and surprisingly sweeter than I expected, but good and hearty. This definitely would've been better in a non-cardboard container, but more environmentally friendly, I guess. My husband got the large Cordon Bleu schnitzel that was stuffed with black forest ham and cheese, whipped potatoes with gravy, and steamed broccoli and carrots. I tried the schnitzel and while good, I still liked mine better with the sauce on top. The potatoes were pretty good, very smooth with a dark gravy, but not sure if they were homemade. Overall good, filling meal. Would love to go there and eat-in someday so that the food is still hot and fresh!

Excellent service , very good schnitzel dishes , real good local German draft beer…read more Our group had various schnitzel dishes , all were very delicious !

Loved the elevated flavors! We arrived at the beginning of lunch and by the time we wrapped up,…read morethis place was packed! Upon driving up to The Granite, you can see it's located right on the river with a deck facing it, and it looks to be an older converted house. We were all digging the 70's/ 80's era rock tunes throughout our meal and helped give the experience a nostalgic ambience. I ordered a unique mocktail with a hosemade raspberry and basil syrup- it was so good and different than anything I'd tasted before. For my entree, I had the Ginger Sesame Pasta. WOW! This was such a delicious dish! Everything about it was delicious. The peppers and onions were grilled to perfection, and the chicken was tender and juicy having just been fried on a golden batter. All this layered onto some Cantonese Style Noodles- it was the dish I didn't know I needed! Our meal at The Granite was hearty and delicious! It kept us going for the long drive back to Toronto. Next time I'm in Bancroft, I'll definitely be back to have this dish and drink again. They were so good!

Great food, great service, good atmosphere. Good burgers, and an absolutely amazing (but rather…read moresloppy) beef sandwich, served au jus. Sides too were exceptional, both salads and fries. Only the coffee was merely okay - but they were most generous with the refills. Highly recommended.