Every time I come through Barrie, I make a pit stop to this place. As it is truly amazing…read more Their plain bagel, which is a sea salt bagel, should win an award. It has a lovey texture, chew and bite. Their sandwiches offer a wide variety of options for everyone, as a pescatarian I have a hard time choosing because of the plentiful options. Ambiance is cute and clean, good music, casual but still not somewhere you'd want to be drooling hungover. Service is quick and attentive, everyone is so nice. I love this place, if this was in Toronto I'd be 15 pounds heavier. For sure give this place a spin, get their classic plain salt bagel, sit down, and order one of their amazing sandwiches.

Cute little bagel bar. The inside aesthetic is very nice and clean. Everything looks and sounds…read morevery good. I have the lox bagel and thought it was great! A little heavy on the cream cheese but it was all still very good, I appreciated that the mixed the capers in with the cream cheese so they didn't fall off! All the servers seemed very friendly. It's a nice stopping point on the way back from a cottage weekend to stretch your legs and get something to eat that isn't fast food.

Horrendous drip coffee. Flavourless and weak. Amateur service. Nice view though. I do not…read moreunderstand the previous reviews.

Nothing overly special. Coffee is good, sure beats the chain brands. Seating available and near the…read morewater. Good for downtown.

This is a small patisserie and bistro in a resort. It is well-decorated, like a cafe in Paris,…read moreincluding outdoor seating. They sell French bakery items, subs, and coffees. They also serve different types of Afternoon Tea. They also sell breads like Sour Dough ($12.00) and French Baguette ($4.50) for takeout. We ordered the following: 1. Nutella Croissant ($6.95). 2. Flat White (small $4.95). They charge the normal 13% HST, but there is an extra 3% resort fee! Both the croissant and coffee were good. The service was good. Some people make reservations for their favourite tables. They certainly make sure every is clean and chairs aligned. Four of us were sitting around a very small round table, so I put my camera case and bag on top of a neighbouring table (they were only 20% full). My wife told me they were staring at me. After I took it off and put them on the floor under my seat, they cleaned the table; must clean off any dirt I might have on my stuff! They have been open for 3 years. They allow photos using a phone but not a DSLR. They said they would charge $250 for me to take photos. One staff member recommended I speak to the owner. The owner was concerned that I take photos of his prices: this makes not sense since I can also do it with my phone! He finally allowed me to take photos of just the food, and he asked the staff to take it out for me onto a table! I was thankful! There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is free WiFi. The patisserie is wheelchair accessible. There is one gender-neutral washroom. There is free parking in the resort. There are two high chairs for little children. Review 2024-203

Road trip for an afternoon tea experience at Parisienne Patisserie & Bistro up in the beautiful…read moreFriday Harbour It is a cute French patisserie and bistro with freshly made loaf bread, croissants, mini cakes and all sorts of baked goods. Full Tea for 2 ($65) includes: Tea, savory mini sandwiches, assorted sweets, whipped cream, assorted fruits. ** They didn't have mini sandwiches, but we got to choose a hot pressed sandwich from the bakery display, and they sliced it for us ^^ I'd also recommend: * Lychee Green Tea (teapot) * Roast Beef Mushroom Melt * Brie, Arugula, Prosciutto Be sure to make a reservation via phone for afternoon tea experience. Good for small groups of 2-3 people :) Limited indoor seating, outdoor patio also available. I personally think the afternoon tea experience is still very new, still need to work out some kinks. Overall, food was delicious, and my family had a lovely time together :)

This restaurant is lovely and located inside a museum in downtown Barrie, near the waterfront. The…read morechicken club was amazing, as well as the soup. The latte was great as well. I want to come back to try the other items on the menu, this place has good vibes only and a beautiful, modern aesthetic.

Cute bohemian cafe with healthy delicious food options…read more I had the quiche special which came with a delicious side salad. Hubs had the keto chicken salad. Had a bite; it was delicious. A date square and chai latte finishe off my late lunch. Decor is barn board and earthtones. Interesting art from local artists are for sale on the walls. Staff are pleasant and efficient. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes

Good coffee beans friendly and helpful people interesting items for tea and coffee…read morepreparation and drinking convenient location wonderful smell of roasting beans when you walk in there, excellent selection of every tea and coffee necessary to enjoy -all tastes. Items I had not seen anywhere else

Hamley's carries a nice selection of loose-leaf teas ranging from single estate to herbal and…read moreflavour blends. Fresh and aromatic, you'll eschew Lipton's when you start brewing fresh loose tea. Coffee selection is good, but though it's a step up from Timmy's, they tend to over roast the beans, leading to a burnt smell and flavour that no amount of temperature monitoring with the brewing water can remedy. If they tone down the roasting, the coffees will be excellent. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The store carries a number of tea and coffee brewing supplies from pots to strainers to mugs.

It's such a cute and cozy café in Barrie! The staff are very welcoming and friendly. They offer not…read moreonly pastries but also a nice selection of gifts and cards. The breakfast scone sandwich was really satisfying. The homemade lemon poppy seed loaf and Rice Krispies treats looked amazing too. They'll definitely be my next choices!

Stopped by for a quick latte $5.58. It was very tasty and on par for a specialty coffee shop. The…read morecafe itself is really cute with a view of the lake. There is seating to do some work or catch up with friends. Service was quick and friendly.

Loved it!! The baked goods are so good, the staff was friendly and I would definitely recommend…read morethis place, we tried a couple different things here, the cinnamon buns were great, the dessert bars were great and the loaves were good too, the only thing I tried and didn't like was the lemon meringue pie, the lemon filling was very watery and kinda bitter as well as the meringue was watery and tasted kind of strange, that's just my opinion though. Everything else we had was great and worth the price!

Beautiful atmosphere and cheery service from this (from the outside) nondescript strip mall. What a…read moresurprise inside. The smell of fresh baked goods baked fresh on site. Also a selection of savoury lunch fare. They serve a variety of salads, quiche and sandwiches. They also offer up kitchen themed nicknacks tastefully selected.

Store is Closed. Lease of space available…read more Was excellent for years especially soup & sandwiches & cheesecake

Very small but cozy place. Bought a strudel as well as a Bienenstich (Bee Sting), fresh and tasty…read more Bienenstich had a distinct sweet flavour but very light, strudel was more on the sour type thanks to the fruits as is supposed to be and I love that. If you enjoy baked good I definitely recommend this place, it will not look like your typical high end bakery but it will definitely delight your taste buds.

Food was good. Potatoes was not so good. I think they mixed the old one with the fresh one…read more Probably some were in the grill since the morning and probably just kept adding more to cook. So some were really hard and some were undercooked. Service was friendly but relatively slow. Coffee refilled didn't come until my husband finished his meal. Ambiance was comfy. It is more of a 3.5 stars.

The food and service are always great. And I love the atmosphere like you're inside a cottageread more

Had the BLT with a side of minestrone soup. It was delicious! The cafe is very cozy and welcoming…read more Also enjoyed the earl grey tea. Delicious!!

If only I could give a negative star rating. I've supported Homestead Bakery for a long time, but…read moretoday's experience was deeply disappointing and showed a complete disregard for fairness and customer integrity. I called ahead to ask if they could hold a sourdough loaf. I was told they had six left, it was "fairly slow," but no holds--first come, first serve. Fair enough. I made the trip over and stood in line, only to watch the customer in front of me get the last loaf. She mentioned she was also told the same thing over the phone. Again, I accepted that--she was ahead of me. Then the real issue: behind the counter was a bag clearly labeled "Alex" with loaves being held--despite their "no holds" policy. When questioned, the staff admitted they were reserving them for a "long-time customer." So the rules apparently only apply to some people. That's not just bad business--that's unethical.