It was a bright and sunny August afternoon and we had finished perusing the butterfly garden up the hill. We strolled down through the beautiful gardens to the restaurant perched on the riverbanks. The restaurant does not optimize for volume or turnover and we had a 45 minute wait. We enjoyed the adjoining shop and their selection of jams and spread. The wait was worth it! The room is a bright large room overlooking the river. Handmade quilts hang from the ceiling. We started with nachos, that had the right blend of cheese and toppings. Unfortunately there were no side plates brought, causing us to eat like animals from a common trough. A slight mishap with a spilled glass of water interrupted our otherwise pleasant appetizer. The server's attention was less than prompt causing us to get extra napkins from directly behind the counter. Still, we soldiered on and prepared for the main feast. The seafood chowder was one of the better ones all trip. Fresh and flavourful pieces in a cream broth, served with a fresh side biscuit. The real opportunity is to highlight the delicious jams and spreads from the shop which would add some much needed flavour to the biscuits. Other meals included kids pasta, kids jam sandwich, a club sandwich, fish cakes and a Caesar salad. All were promptly devoured. A great location with fresh food and pleasant service. Worth the wait! read more

I am a bit dissapointed. The lobster was terribly overcooked and without salt. The butter was unsalted and there was no salt on the table. Why the salt boycott? It was very busy when we were there so service was "okay" but three star at best. I get they serve in an industrial scale, but if lobster is your thing don't turn a beautiful shellfish into leather. And salt your water! read more

PEI Preserve - Exterior - Bakeries Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

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While my large group had preordered our meals ahead of our arrival , the food delivery was off. My Mushroom Bourguignon with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables wasn't delivered to the table until everyone was finished. It was so bland I wish they had just said it wasn't being served rather than eat alone after everyone else had finished and I had to struggle through a smile that everything was fine. It wasn't. A glass of wine might have eased the gap; but they were already out of red. read more

Wonderful breakfast of pancakes French toast eggs home fries bacon and ham. The toast with Juan is scrumptious. Very peaceful clean and great service. read more

A lovely store that makes their own jams and preserves. Food: 5/5 - They offer free tasting of tea and assorted sweet and savory jams. My favorite is the local Haskapa berry jam. I bought several jars as gifts. There is also an eatery there. You can also see through the window where they were making batches of jam. They also sell teas, cups and Service: 5/5 - friendly and nice Ambiance: 5/5 - comfy and warm feel to the place. read more

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Always exceptional. The views, service and food is amazing. For the best experience have the Potato Pie. Nothing else compares. Basically it's Potato Pie or you ordered the wrong thing. read more

Slow service, horrid and cold food. 40 minutes to get 1 appetizer and 1 cup of chowder. Bruschetta bread had no taste or seasoning. Had to ask where our apps were. Had to ask where our main course was also. Over an hour and a half to get that. Chicken dinner was cold and so shrivelled we couldn't even cut or eat it. Mashed potatoes were cold. Scallop bake was 6 extremely small scallops and like warm. Worked out to be $6 per scallop. Fish tacos were tasty but cold. Ribs was our other meal, sauce was not very tasty. When we first arrived at 5:30 they were already sold out of lobster dinners, potato bake, fish cakes and other items. No manager came to our table. No offer of a discount or anything for free. Won't be returning. 2 islanders and 2 visitors. Worst meal we've ever had on PEI. The host was the most sociable person there. read more

Service. We went there for breakfast and was turned away (there were tables and a family were seated right in front of us) and were told they would be closing for a private function but they would be open again later that day. We went back a second time and asked to sit by a window (almost all window tables were vacant) but were told we could not sit by a window. The hostess did not do a good job in either scenario and requires better training. read more

Amazing jams, most of them you can try on site. Favorites were cherry salsa, Haskap berry, very berry cherry, strawberry, blueberry.

First timer! Went with a group of five and everyone loved it! From the phenomenal tea, lovely waitress, delicious meals & yummy dessert: this was amazing!! They had dairy free, vegetarian, and gluten free options/substitutions so it truly is somewhere everyone can eat too! Highly recommend a stop here while on the Island!! Plus they had beautiful gardens you can walk before or after your meal. read more

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Great spot in the middle of PEI, with different types of preserves, jams, syrups, and the like. They also have a pretty great restaurant, so we decided to try it out. There was a bit of a wait when we arrived, so we put our name in, got a buzzer, and walked around the area. Outside, there's a garden with some cool plants to see, so we spent some time there. I also spent some time inside trying out different jams and such. They have lots of different flavors, and they're all pretty good. For lunch, we enjoyed everything that was brought to the table. We ordered PEI mussels, which were delicious, and they were good about keeping the bread separate to accommodate my wife's gluten allergy. For my main meal, I ordered a potato pie, which was also delicious. In addition, my wife and I shared a gluten-free cheesecake for dessert, which was awesome as well! read more

We arrived with a tour bus, having 22 min to spend, and beelined for the cafe, asking if we could get two cups of soup in 20 min. We were told "no problem" and took a seat. We reiterated again that we only had 20 min. I asked for the check and paid it with a 20% tip. At the 17 min mark, our tour guide came to check on us reminding the kitchen and waitress that we only had 16 min. They said - with a slight bit of attitude - that they were "well aware." The 14-, 12-, and 10- min marks came and went. At the 5- min mark, with no soup on sight, we stood up and told the waitress our bus was leaving in 4.5 min. She looked utterly shocked and ran to the kitchen, returning with our soup. I said we'd run out of time and had 3-min to race out the cafe, cross the parking lot and get on the bus. She said she'd put the soup in take-away containers, but I argued that "we can't being fish soup on a bus! It's not fair to everyone else!" We left the restaurant and got on our bus. At the 30-second mark, the waitress ran out with a bag of take-away fish soup. I rose from my seat and said we couldn't do that to our fellow tourists. She thrust it at me and said, "It's yours! You paid for it." She left the bus and my daughter said, "Oh, Mom. It smells." I took it off the bus and left it on the parking lot asphalt. Moral of the story? This spot can't do quick soup so don't ask. read more

We've been here seven times over the last four years, so we have lots of good things to say about this delightful restaurant/shop about a half hour our of Charlottetown. All our visits her have been for breakfast, which is a splendid experience. First there's the setting, beside the River Clyde and a lovely walking garden; it makes for stunning views from your table by the window. And if that doesn't put you in a good enough mood, try one of the many teas they offer as a specialty; we prefer the Earl Grey black tea served in a very attractive teapot/cup combination much like what you can purchase in the shop. Breakfast? We prefer the big one: eggs with cheese, bacon or sausage (the sausage is delightfully spicy but not too much), two blueberry pancakes and potatoes. It's a heap o' food. The pancakes by themselves are delicious. The wait staff is very friendly and occasionally pushed to be as quick as they might like because the crowds can really build up after 10 (they begin serving breakfast at 9). The shop carries a bountiful selection of teas, teapot, mugs, many of them fine bone china and not inexpensive. The choice of preserves and sweets is extensive, and it's fun to take some time to go through all of the shelves. We obviously love coming here every time we're on PEI, and we would urge you to give it a try. For breakfast we'd suggest arriving before 10. And we know the lunch crowd comes in beginning around 11:30. Prices, by the way, seem quite reasonable for the food; our favorite breakfast platter with all that food is $13 Canadian and includes coffee or tea. read more

PEI Preserve - The lovely view from our breakfast table - Bakeries Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

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Lunch here with the tour group after touring Green Gables park (not an Anne fan so I'm skimpy on details of these parts). I ordered fish cakes; well I am certain I finally got to sample those famed PEI potatoes. Uncertain as to whether there was any fish in them. Rather lackluster. Dessert very nice raspberry pie, unique as I think the texture said tapioca which I hardly see in recipes any more. And they serve brewed tea, not just ole lukewarm water and a bag. Love it! No jams to take home as I travelled only with carry-on luggage. Really cuts down on the shopping options. read more

This was the best breakfast we had on PEI! Enjoyed food and some different teas. Stopped by the butterfly house afterwards. read more

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Potato pie was excellent as was the Caesar salad. Highly recommend. There was a wait time of an hour but got called 15 minutes later! read more

PEI Preserve - Caesar salad and potato pie - Bakeries Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

We splurged on our day visit to PEI with both our calories and the bill, ending our day at PEI Preserve. What couldn't have been more perfect was a room with fantastic scenic views and the most courteous staff. Despite many tour buses full of visitors, we had prompt and amazing attention! Our meals were warm and delightful. The lobster croissant left our mouths wanting more and it filled our stomach with unparalleled-joy! The selection of teas, jams, and every mug imaginable were offered up by amazing staff. read more

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The store has a great selection and the staff is helpful. The food in the restaurant is good but not consistent. I have been a few times and some hot meals arrive cold and on occasion meal is not as ordered. The prices aren't cheap so expectation is higher. read more

A trip to Prince Edward Island would not be complete without a trip (or two) to PEI Preserve Co. Restaurant! We usually go for a breakfast and a lunch, followed by a walk through the lovely Gardens of Hope. All the food is delicious but I recommend trying their Potato Pie at least once. It is delicious! Their desserts are wonderful too. Highly recommend this gem. It is under new ownership so I was a bit worried but the charm and quality are still the same. We will be back! read more

PEI Preserve - Menu - Bakeries Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

This is a MUST visit spot when you're in PEI. There's not enough time to explain how amazing this place is but if you've got time, you HAVE to meet the owner, Bruce, who will tell you his amazing story and how this place came to be! Fantastic on so many levels. Service - impeccable. Location - incredible. Food - delicious. Tea - selection! Preserves - absolutely awesome.. plus, plus, plus! The gift shop attached has a MASSIVE selection of preserves, teas, mugs, tea pots, etc. You have to come here. You need to hear about what they're doing and you gotta try everything! read more

PEI Preserve - Bakeries Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

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The potato pie is amazing, we eat here every time we are on the island. There is usually a pretty long wait, but it is definitely worth it. read more

PEI Preserve - Bakeries Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

We have been coming to PEI for some 20 yrs. We each year have enjoyed many times at PEI Preserve Co. We have brought families from near and far over the years to enjoy lunch, tea, and desserts. We always make a stop on the Dunoon wall of cups and tea pots, also grabbing a few bags of teas, and jars of their outstanding jams & jellies. We were sorry not to see Bruce today on his birthday but we know he would have greeted us with him warm smile and personality as always. It is also always a treat Monday - Thursday to catch the noontime Caliegh with outstanding Island talent every summer. read more

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The jams were amazing. The bread fresh and hot. We enjoyed potatoes and eggs as well and they were very good too, but you'd be missing out if you went here and skipped the toast and jam. The views were spectacular and the staff friendly and helpful. The gift shop has all their jams for you to take home. read more

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Nice place to stop to buy some preserves or some mini maple syrups but it can be hard to find a table for lunch. We stopped by for lunch on our first day in PEI and the place was PACKED. We were given a lobster buzzer to alert us when a table was ready so we spent a good amount of time looking around the preserves shop while we waited. Unfortunately it took at least 25 minutes to get a table, and once we were seated the service was quite slow. I wouldn't recommend coming to eat here if you are super hungry. We ordered the seafood chowder, the fish cakes, and the vegetarian sandwich. Food took awhile to arrive at the table because there were s lot of huge parties in the restaurant but we finally got to try the chowder which was very rich and creamy. My mom enjoyed it but I found it too creamy. I enjoyed my fish cakes although everything was kind of blended together so I couldn't tell what was potato and what was fish. However, it tasted good with the green tomato chutney which is something I hadn't tried before. It was sweet and cut the salt of the fish cakes nicely. The veggie sandwich had nice vegetables but there was too much bread. Parking is a bit tight here because they only have 2 or 3 spots up front and the rest near the main door are for tour buses :( if you don't snag a front spot you have to park in the dirt lot a bit further away. read more

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This place has it all! Gorgeous dining room and setting, garden outside to wait in, and a deliciously dainty menu with fun touches. Plus, you can shop for amazing teas and homemade preserves. read more

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Their products are exceptional. I visited there two years ago and have ordered from them ever since. Orders arrived promptly and very well packaged. Subscribe to their newsletter so you don't miss anything. Also Bruce's blog. Great company. Wonderful people. I would like to go back for another visit. read more

Exactly what you expect at a good price. They do the preserves, desserts and tea perfectly and I would vome here often if I lived on PEI. The gift and preserve shop has a lot of good gear for jam and tea lovers. read more

Absolutely gorgeous stop in our drive around PEI! We got there around 11:30am, just in time to overlap with a few tour buses so it was incredibly busy and crowded in the store. Our wait was estimated to be ~30-40 min which was enough time to browse the preserves and take a short walk into the garden (the only limitation being the buzzer they gave you). The garden was beautiful and lovely and I would have liked to explore more but we had other plans for our day. As for the food, one of the reasons this was on our list of places to try was the gluten-free friendliness of the menu. Items were clearly marked and servers were knowledgeable about dietary needs. We shared mussels, which came with gluten free bread on the side. I had the lobster croissant (sans croissant and subbed in GF bread) and my husband had the potato pie. My parents opted for the lobster quiche and they said it was one of the best things they ate on the trip. I enjoyed my sandwich, but they broke the cardinal rule of gluten free bread and didn't toast it! Anyone who's had gluten free bread would know it NEEDS to be toasted. There are ways to toast bread and avoid cross-contamination. The potato pie was yummy, but it would probably be too heavy as a dish for me personally. However, the star, the absolute highlight of the meal that stole the show was the GLUTEN FREE TIRAMISU!!! Yes you read that right. I love tiramisu and I've missed it terribly since being gluten free. This was one of those star aligning moments where it wasn't just "good for gluten free" but it was flat out amazing. My husband and mother agreed. My mother only had 2 bites, but even she was dreaming about that dessert the rest of our trip (as was I). I would definitely recommend making a stop here if you're close by! The shop, restaurant, gardens made for a very pleasant experience! read more

Seasonal.....beautiful location, and great menu. Being on a "wait list" is a good concept once you try it! Especially for breakfast.

Good place to have lunch. Most of their dishes are good but do not order the Clubhouse sandwich . It was dry with very little chicken. I like the potatoe pie. The raspberry pie is good. read more

Yummy food, but incredibly slow service. We were there for breakfast but ate more so at lunch time!

What a lovely setting. We stopped in for lunch and got our names on the wait list just ahead of a massive tour bus (this place is a bit of a tourist trap). After a stroll through the surrounding garden, we got sandwiches to start and then shared a piece of raspberry cream cheese pie. The sandwiches were okay but the pie blew us away. We left wishing we'd skipped the sandwiches and just had a couple slices of pie for lunch instead. Very, very good. read more

Lovely venue, excellent food and super service. You will want to sample the great jams on the counter by the entrance. They are bottled for your purchase and eating pleasure. read more

Great food! The desserts are awesome. Best raspberry pie around! The gift shop is full of lots of gift ideas. If you have time, a walk through the Gardens of Hope is a must. read more

Food was OK and service was just fair for the high price we got paid .Don't think we will go back .Paid and I may ch Kobe for just breakfast read more

We went there for breakfast. Great variety. Nice ambiance. Staff very friendly . The preserves were so tasty. We need to return so we can order our preserves to take home to enjoy all year read more

A trip to PEI isn't complete without going to the Preserve Company. The food is exceptional, especially the deserts! The shop has great food items for purchase like jams and teas. Our waitress Dale was amazing and made our meal 100x better! One of our favorites on the island! read more

Our Family has been going every Sunday Morning for ... I don't know how long ... forever. It's a family tradition that we will carry on as our Dear Mom and Dad have left us with many beautiful memories and traditions to enjoy. read more

For lunch, we had a potate cake and fish cakes. Both are great foods and generous portion.

Had breakfast here and it was delicious. Egg croissant with sausage. As a coffee drinker, I tried the Earl Grey tea which was really good because of the tea leaves. Staff and service was excellent. read more