There aren't a whole lot of places to eat in downtown Antigonish, so we went with Brownstone and…read morecrossed our fingers that it would be good. We were pleasantly surprised! They're located off of the main road in downtown and if you arrive after 4pm, you can park at the metered parking for free! Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by a staff member and told to sit wherever we like. It's a medium sized restaurant with two sections and a small bar. The menu is diverse and prices are on par with the other restaurants in the area. I got the soup of the day for $6.95 which was tomato cheddar and it came with a delicious biscuit! For my entree I went with the steamed mussels for $13.95. It was a decent sized portion and I was extremely pleased with both items that I ordered. Hubby got the Mediterranean Chicken Wrap for $15.95 and loved it! They have a diverse cocktail menu filled with local craft beers, wines, spirits, etc. I had a pint of the Butcher Block Red Ale and it was smooth and somewhat bold. The food came out fast and the service was super friendly! I loved how they had the place all decorated with pumpkins and fall leaves. Very festive! I would highly recommend this place if you're passing through Antigonish!

Always a great meal, excellent quality. They served Haggis during Highland Games, I tried it and…read morethey made me love Haggis... That should tell you how great the food is. I ate blended up organ meat patte and liked it.

I grew up here and this is my all time favorite pizza I don't care what anyone says and I'll die on…read morethat hill. I crave it and the staff are always pleasant, please tip them as they deal with lots of drunk a-holes late into the night. The atmosphere is a step back in time a bit, or maybe it got stuck in the late 80s, lots of photos on the wall as well of celebrities the owner (Mike) has met.

Such a great spot! It reminded me of one of my favourite movies from the past American Graffiti,…read moreand a little bit of TV shows like Cheers, Friends and probably mostly like a university version of Happy Days. I can see why St FX students return to say hi when ever they visit. Almost forgot to mention the pizza was awesome!

I have been going here for years. Always busy but the atmosphere is never rushed it's relaxed and…read morelaid back. The array of backed goods looking at you while you walk to the counter are always tempting but even with you dinner and dessert you never pay ridiculous amounts. When you're finished you're full and satisfied, and I'm talking about the good kind of full not the one where you're hungry a half hour later. The place is almost always busy but the wait for you order is well worth it.

No service Curt greeting…read moreFood, okay Grilled cheese took 25 minutes All others were served Put a hook in the washroom for a handbag Probably not visiting again

Never a disappointment when my wife and I stop in for an early or late supper. The restaurant is…read morevery clean and the hospitality and friendliness of the staff is great. They have many options to choose from on there menu but I always enjoy my hot turkey sandwich or the stir fry. Most of all I would like to Thank the Management and staff for going beyond in there generosity to us. Always a pleasure dining at The Aulds Cove Big Stop. Thanks.

Always must stop , when visiting home , great place to take the family, I was really busyread more

When I heard that a new diner was opening in Trenton last fall, it immediately piqued my interest…read more With a menu that's less cumbersome (and less likely to be out of a freezer) than many of its peers, and more of an eye for menu design, it raised my hopes for diner classics that have more love (and skill) put into them. The menu has a handful each of apps, soups and salads, and burgers, plus about ten classic diner entrees. My first visit had me coming by for a late lunch, so I opted for a diner standard - the club sandwich. It was fairly quiet at the restaurant, so my food came out in quick order. The long fries were hand-cut, and on the darker side of golden brown. They were decent, but could have used a blanching in water to remove excess starch and then a double frying to make them crisper. It's hard to have a straight up bad club sandwich, and it's almost even harder to have a truly great one. Like many other restaurants, P&C's falls somewhere in the middle. The bacon was good and crisp, and while the turkey was house-roasted, I wouldn't call it an overly generous portion. The bread was toasted enough that it held up well, but didn't eviscerate my mouth, and a pleasant amount of mayo held things together. A return visit had me coming by with my wife for a late lunch on the weekend. The menu switches modes to have an all day breakfast section, as well as some of their regular items that are available after 11:30am. Leaning toward the breakfasty items, I went for the classic western omelette, while my wife opted for the Coop Deville, a fried chicken sandwich. The crowd was waning as we had arrived in the last couple hours of them being open for the day, so our food arrived quickly. My omelette was a delicious hot mess, with the added-on cheese amping up that mess factor significantly. The eggs had some nice browning like a good dinner omelette does, without being tough or rubbery. I appreciated that the home fries were hand cut, but they were greasy and not where they should have been for crispness. My wife's Coop Deville was a solid fried chicken sandwich - a thick chicken breast with a crisp coating, good amount of bacon, and a hint of sweetness from honey butter, all in a soft and squishy potato bun! P&C's could use a little polishing on their fried potato fare, but they're still a nice little diner that's using some more modern dishes to breathe some life into a familiar format.

The dill pickle poutine was absolutely fabulous. Real shame they closed down. I loved the place…read moreimmediately because there was plenty of room to sit without the place feeling too overwhelming. It was welcoming. The service was great and the menu was full of favorites to suit any eater, even the picky ones. Can't wait to see this place reopen somewhere.