We absolutely LOVED Chainsmoker! We visited with our two kids and came in right as they opened. The…read moreplace was clean and all of the people working there were so nice & friendly. For the four of us we ordered a Brisket plate with the rice dun up, the ribs with Mac and cheese & a sandwich lunch combo with fries and a pop. The bark on the brisket was sooo flavourful, it was juicy and still had some fat on it which kept it moist. The ribs were fantastic as well, we thought the rice was our favourite and the Mac and cheese was great too! Fries were tasty and crispy, honestly everything was fantastic. I wish it was priced a little lower but I've paid more for food that wasn't this good. Highly recommend, we can't wait to go back!

Very dirty place; floors were greasy. Drove all the way from Burlington to try it. It's two…read morebusiness merged.

Went with a large family group for dinner because the menu had something for everyone, including…read morevegetarian options. We ordered fish & chips, souvlaki, hamburger, Alfredo pasta and chicken Caesar salad. Portion sizes are large. No one had room for dessert. The fish and burger were pronounced outstanding, as was the house white wine, the souvlaki was acceptable but could have used more seasoning, the Alfredo was not a hit. The average for food was 3 stars. The atmosphere is welcoming with comfortable seating, stone topped tables and lots of wall murals featuring renaissance artworks. Service was outstanding and made for a positive experience overall. The uneven quality of the meals is really the only drawback - if you have a large group with diverse tastes it would still be an excellent option.

Service is rude and non existent . We had a large group…read more with reservation ahead of time. only 2 servers and 1 receptionist covering our group and the rest of the restaurant patrons It took over an hour to take our order. Rude staff when we complained. And I quote " We can't take orders until we finish serving your drinks" We asked for milk and cream for coffee. The server forgot. When we reminded her . She slammed the bowls on table Food arrived cold on stale bread, totally unappetizing Can not recommend this restaurant A celebration ruined by this experience.

Great local restaurant with good portions. Just make sure you avoid brunch lineups. But if you…read morehave to line up it's worth it. Shakes and hot chocolates are one of the bests we've had.

we went wed for a birthday lunch and the restaurant was packed we waited a long time but when our…read morewaitress resized it she was a gem we also had an special needs grown up with us and Maryanne was patient and allowed him 4 hugs just an amazing experience for all that went with us thanks again Maryanne

10 outta 10 but their was a lady who wouldn't stop talking behind us.waiter was Very nice and very…read morepolite

When you go to The Brookside, you know you're in for friendly service and delicious food in a…read morecasual setting. We visited for lunch on the weekend and ordered a BLT and a cuban wrap. The BLT was perfectly toasted and filled with bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese. The cuban wrap was loaded with tender, juicy pork, ham and pickles. Their wraps are the best; they are always loaded up! I was able to get two meals out of it. These two items typically come with chips and a pickle and you can upgrade to fries for a small fee.

What a lovely mom and pop shop. The hospitality and customer service was well above average…read more I ordered for pick up. I had a wonderful chat with the server. I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potato's and grave and the turkey with fries. I added the battered mushrooms. Everything was delicious. The turkey was juicy and moist and the meatloaf was also moist yet well constructed. Both dishes came with carrots that were cooked tender but still firm. We chose Cole slaw as our side and it was lovely. The restaurant itself is located in a strip mall and therefore has a lot of parking. The interior is warm, scrubbed clean and inviting. I would even say it was charming.

Everything was good! Their baked goods look AMAZING!! When I went in it was Good Friday and they…read morehad the whole restaurant decorated for Easter. It was really cute with the eggs, bunnies, and baskets everywhere. The food was good. I got a turkey sandwich but I did find the turkey to be really dry but that's pretty common.

Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

March 18, 2026 - got the Bogo meal deal with a friend. Decided to be a bit healthier and get the…read morepotatoe instead of fries. Food was solid, however, I feel like the chicken at swiss chalet has shrunk over the years.

Jennifer was very professional and friendly. She never failed to amaze us with her warm demeanour…read moreand fast service. Food was served hot and tasty. The ambiance, for us, is typical old Georgetown, where people kinda know each other, friendly and smiley. Kudos to Jennifer! I hope, Paul would hire people like Jennifer. Cheers!

We were traveling through Canada and needed a place for lunch. My horrible cell service in Canada…read moremade it near impossible to load Yelp and look at options but I did get a blurb in Brantford and Brandi's popped up so off we went. It was a GREAT find! Lunch was perfect with lots of soups, salads, and sandwiches to choose from. They even had a soup flight! I opted for butternut squash soup and a small Greek salad. Everything was delicious and portions were perfect. Husband had a chicken pita and decided on tots for his side. I stole a few tots and they were delicious. Nice and crispy. Service was excellent. The place was a cute one-room area with a little bar in the back of the room and booths and tables throughout. The bar had a big screen TV which was showing a baseball game. It looked like they have live music on certain days. It's part of a strip mall so don't miss it.

It's a pleasant easy stop from the highway. We stopped for lunch & shared a Reuben & side Poutine…read more We enjoyed the Reuben but not an extremely good example of a Reuben. Poutine fries had a nice dark, rich gravy and some smaller cheese curds, not a ton. Staff was very friendly. Interior is nice and clean. Would recommend for a stop but don't expect a stellar meal.

I came here for the second time with my family. I was sadly disappointed. The place was a little…read moretoo warm and I extremely disliked the sticky tables (it wasn't dirty, but an unfortunate table top finish issue). We ordered quite a bit of food. The appetizers (calamari, mozza sticks, and wings) were great! Very solid choices although personally the wings (medium) were a little too sweet for us. Service was ok but the waitress did seem a bit stressed. The mains, however, were a bit disappointing. The burgers were just ok, my halloumi in the halloumi salad was burnt (although the salad itself was great), and the children's cheese sandwich was also burnt. The fish & chips were very oily. Usually I really want to like and rate local establishments well as I am a local myself, but burnt food is a no-no and unfortunately with kids I don't really have the time to ask for a remake. Great vibes for a good beer though.

Came for a Sunday lunch while in the area. Simply loved the look of the place and got to sit on the…read moreupstairs veranda ... perfect. Set ourselves up with a West Avenue Heritage dry cider and ordered a Poke Tuna Bowl and a Beef Dip. First of all, the service was excellent. Warm, friendly and genuine. I even spilled a whole glass of cider and they replaced it free of charge. The food was very good and we would certainly come back. Highly recommend this for a wonderful lunch.

Maybe a personal record between the time of updating reviews, but after checking in here recently I…read morewas surprised I gave it 4. Not a bad review and perhaps the experience at the time, but just that I can say I've been back here countless times since and that I absolutely love this place. I can say for sure my experiences with service and spice level are different from my first visit. They're super friendly here and provide such wonderful service, even when ordering a simple lunch special. Very nice place to dine in too. And the spice is VERY hot here. I really enjoy spicy food and I can say that even the standard 'hot' here can really test my limits. The roti is fantastic, as are the doubles. Love this place and a major bonus to have in this side of town.

the doubles and aloo pie here is so good! i came to the shop twice in a row because the doubles are…read moreso tasty! i would say this is the best doubles i've ever had. the aloo pie is seasoned so well. the pourlorie is very nice and the tamarind sauce is perfectly sweet. the service is so kind and the restaurant is very clean. whenever i return to toronto im definitely coming back