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.

I visit this amazing gem of a diner pretty much every time I visit Barrie. The regular meals are…read morenutritious, fresh and always yummy. They have all the qualities of home-cooked comfort food. Additionally, they offer a good selection of desserts. The interior is simple and unpretentious, yet cozy. The service is exceptional. They truly care and value every customer. The ratio of quality per dollar is through the roof! Highly recommended.

The food is incredible with impeccable service!! The ambience gives you the country cozy vibe with…read morehigh end food!

Just try to contact them. They don't answer the phone and they don't return calls/messages. They…read moreignore emails sent through their "contact us" form. I'm just trying to buy a gift certificate. They tell you to email them and then send the money but they don't contact you at all. Obviously they are very arrogant and comfortable in knowing Their position in the community and don't care about Custimer relationships. I would travel out of my way to not frequent this business.

Always a pleasure dinning there and they are always so polite…read more The food and dessert are awesome

Absolutely fantastic food, atmosphere and service is outstanding! We happened upon it one lazy…read moreSunday, so grateful we did. Diane, our waitress,was phenomenal and took great care of us. I had pancakes with ham, fruit bowl and blueberries on them. Delicious! Hubby had the Swiss mushroom burger with fries and gravy. He said it was awesome as he inhaled it..lol. Highly recommend this lovely cafe, worth the trip to Alliston.

Aurora certainly has a new hot spot for takeout when it comes to comfort food!…read more Mac N Wings definitely will bring comfort food to the next level with their lineup of chicken wings and Macaroni and Cheese! The Jerk Chicken Mac N Cheese is a nice balance of sweet, spicy and salty with the cheese roux pairing well with tender chunks of chicken! The chicken wings are nicely breaded and fried to pair well with any sauce for any spice tolerance!

Quick, and kind staff. Warm environment, efficient service. Will definitely come back!read more

Absolutely horrible service . We were waiting to be served for over 25 mins. Nobody came so we…read moreleft. Staff seemed disinterested in us being there. Will never go again

Yum! Great 1812 Beef Brisket Sandwich with Mac & Cheese. Fried pickle appetizer with ranch was…read moredelicious! The guys had the Bourbon St Pepoercirn Steak with 2 sides. Corn and fries on one and mac/cheese with fries on the other steak. We'll come back from Toronto for a meal. Great live music until 11PM. Also, the Mayweather vs McGregor fight was on! Great dinner break stop from Lake Superior vacation back to Toronto. Close to the 400 Hwy/88

Found this little spot on my way up to Blue Mountain. It's in a strip mall not far from the 400, so…read moreit was easy to hop off and on the highway. When we walked in, the place was packed! We got there for lunch and were lucky to get a spot. Our server was friendly and quick despite it being so busy. I had a classic breakfast and it was exactly what I was looking for. Some eggs, some bacon, home fries and toast. Perfect! The price was reasonable too, all the more reason to support these smaller local spots so they are here for us to enjoy! The menu had a lot to offer, so I'll remember this place on future trips up north!

If you are looking for a Great & Fresh Breakfast in Barrie , This Family run place wins you hands…read moredown . Tried a simple breakfast with 3 eggs , bacon house fries n rye bread , asked the server to make it soft scrambled n they were cooked to perfection. Bacon was so good and not the one commercially sold at grocery stores . It's a Hidden Gem !

Hair of the Dog embodies a particular philosophy of relaxed conviviality that, while not achieving…read morethe refined precision of haute cuisine, merits recognition as a competent articulation of casual hospitality and approachable gastronomy. The establishment's most remarkable feature resides in its architectural flexibility--multiple dimensional spaces accommodate diverse clientele from intimate dining pairs to festive larger assemblies. This pragmatic responsiveness to varying social needs demonstrates genuine understanding of the hospitality spectrum. Their cocktail program demonstrates fundamental competency: preparations that prioritize balance and classical technique over unnecessary elaboration. The spirit-forward compositions achieve respectable equilibrium, suggesting kitchen staff with grounding in mixological fundamentals. The kitchen's approach to food preparation emphasizes comfort and straightforward execution rather than technical virtuosity. Whilst this represents philosophical honesty, one occasionally detects opportunities for greater precision in temperature control and plating presentation. Service staff demonstrate genuine warmth and attentiveness, creating atmosphere conducive to extended social engagement. The ability to make patrons feel genuinely welcome constitutes underrated gastronomic skill. Hair of the Dog succeeds principally as a social destination rather than a culinary exemplar. It represents honest, unpretentious hospitality that fills genuine niche in Toronto's entertainment landscape. For those seeking spirited conviviality combined with serviceable cuisine, this establishment merits serious consideration.

Very good food and service. We went on a Sunday for brunch at about noon, the atmosphere was good,…read moreit was quiet. We had a lovely time.

Perfect location to grab food after walking the trails nearby! Service was fast and friendly…read more There's a few tables, but quite bare-bones in terms of set up. Looked like people were mostly getting takeout. My friend got the brisket and I got the wings. I was kind of surprised by their brisket as it came all pulled, rather than as slices. Not what I'd expect at a bbq place. It was hard to tell if the meat was well made as everything was drowned in sauce. It was tender though. The wings were a little overdone, and the bone-in ones only had the option of bbq sauce. I'd have loved some dry rub choices too. Tasty but nothing special. Overall, it's an okay lunch option for the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get bbq from here.

Food was great, and the portion sizes were outstanding! Good price point as well. Very good first…read moreimpression - we were offered a free sample of the pulled pork while we were there. The server offered generous service. Good ambiance. We will definitely return.

Originally when we used to go there the father was cooking and was always very good…read more Last few times someone else has been cooking and was no where near the same.

Stopped for some seafood appetizers on a Friday afternoon. We had a yearning for a few bites of…read moreshrimp, lobster, scallops and beef: We ordered three apps each. Portion were as expected but the sauce and flavouring was excellent. Nothing too big but exceptional in taste. This establishment was small in size but quite functional. The owner cooked and served our table. The service was friendly and quite swift .The owner suggested booking a reservation for weekend dining requests in Allison.