A great local place with a solid breakfast at a reasonable price. Friendly owners gave great…read moreservice.

The restaurant was clean and busy enough for the lunch hour. We got a nice table and was greeted…read morepromptly by a waitress menus in hand. Our drinks were ordered and delivered to our table in short order with the meals following mere minutes after. I had the chopped steak with onions,gravy and fresh cut fries. The fries were outstanding, the steak and gravy were adequate. My friend ordered the Ruben sandwich and was more than pleased with the size and quality, I can't believe he ate the whole thing. The bill came to $25 for two. Pretty reasonable in this day and age.

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.

We had a really good experience. It's a very traditional all-day breakfast spot with classic decor,…read morewhich gives it a cozy local feel. We ordered the Super Breakfast and the Northern Grill. The service was very friendly, and I really liked the French toast -- super fragrant and tasty. The bacon was also really good. We went around noon on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy, and it seemed like a lot of locals come here.

We stopped by on a Saturday morning and picked this place on a whim, and it turned out to be a…read moregreat choice. The restaurant has a cozy, old-school traditional feel, which we really liked. The breakfast was exactly the kind of classic breakfast we were hoping for -- bacon, toast, sausage, eggs, and coffee, all simple and satisfying. It was not too busy around midday, so the whole meal felt very relaxed. The service was also very friendly, and that made the experience even better. We really enjoyed our meal and would gladly come back again.

A nice little hidden gem. I took my kids there on PA days a few times and they would always want to…read moresit at the table with the dog painting. Food is good and the place and servers are very friendly. A good place for breakfast to start the day.

Enjoyed a simple Western Omelette earlier…read more The omelette was tasty. Came with decent cubed potato 'homefries' and toast.. no complaints. Service was great and their weekday morning before 10am prices are amazing ($12 omelette w/cheese).. I wouldn't go out of my way, but if I worked in the area I'd probably be there every morning.

Just consistently good breakfasts, but in this location, even better service. The servers were a…read morebit overwhelmed dealing with a Labor Day crowd, but they caught mistakes and rectified them quickly, while I just watched. Took all the stress out of breakfast at a busy restaurant. I have been here a few times. I just can't really find any faults. If they only made real hollandaise instead of the mix, this would have no reason to not be at 5 stars in my book!

Don't really know what I was expecting when I came. The chicken in the omelette was dry, the…read moreomelette was unseasoned and my eggs over medium was basically over easy. But I do really like the sausage links here, I mean all breakfast sausages are good, right???

Visited this Stacked location for a quick weekend breakfast. Service was generally friendly, and we…read morewere seated quickly. This seemed to be a busier location, so it was nice to not have to wait. While the interior decor is dates, the booths were clean and comfortable enough to sit and eat at. Maybe it was just what we ordered, but I found the food to be slightly disappointing. Portion sizes are fair for the price. The sunny side up eggs, steak, and homestyle fries were good - not overcooked or too salty. However, the scrambled eggs seemed overdone, and the hash was much saltier than I expected. Also, the coffee tasted watered down and was too weak for our caffeine needs. We expected the coffee to be the standard drip brew, but it really didn't pass muster.

Update: Went again recently (a year after my original…read morereview) with my parents. I still feel like the flavours are quite basic but I did enjoy it much more this time around. They now offer oat milk as a dairy alternative which is nice, so I ordered an oat latte which was very good. This was paired with the bacon Benny and home fries. Maybe it's because I'm a few months postpartum and hungry all the time (lol) but it all hit this time. I really enjoyed it and ate it all except for a few potatoes. The service was great too.

Went on a Saturday and surprisingly only waited about 10-15 mins before being seated…read more Alex, our waiter was very friendly and although he was busy would check up on us often. I had a vanilla iced latte and the avocado & bacon toast. All very yummy! I love that the toast comes with both guacamole and avocado slices. It's topped with tomatoes, bacon bits, cheese, green onions and some sort of sprout that I can't remember the name of. And two poached eggs, of course! It comes with a side of home fries which are delicious but were topped with way too many onions. First time at this specific location but I will be back. Defs worth it!

Came here on Thursday morning while we're waiting for tires to switch. It was just after 8 AM and…read morethe place is empty. Payal was good waitress can't complain. The restaurant was beautiful decorated and the service was quick. The food was very flavourful and plated nicely. Love the bread basket as well. Just could do without the hair in the coffee.

Tip: Don't scan the QR code on the box to download the app and sign up for points. It leads you to…read morethe Paris Baguette US app to sign up for US points. As a Canadian, it is better to go to your app store, search for the Paris Baguette Canada app, and sign up for the points program for Canada. Last Saturday, I was in my car, parked steps away from Zoup! I had placed a dinner order. I looked across the plaza and noticed Paris Baguette (PB). I had visited COBS Bread a couple of hours earlier. Did I need another bakery visit? Yes! I had some time to kill before picking up my dinner. It was raining. I drove over to PB and parked relatively close to the store. I walked in. I felt like I was in heaven. Carb heaven. Where should I start? I got a tray. There were instructions to grab a small piece of paper and lay it on the tray. I got tongs and went to work. I saw palmiers. My mom loves them. I grabbed one with my tongs and broke off a curved section. It was probably a first for me. I ate the broken part and placed the imperfect palmier on my tray. The broken piece was yummy and was perfection. I finally understood why my mom loves palmiers. I hit the croissant section. I got a pain au chocolat, which is probably my favourite type of croissant. I also got a chocolate croissant. A nice, older woman started chatting with me. She was so sweet. She let me know that she frequents this bakery often and loves it. I asked her what items she hasn't had. It was two items, which floored me. She noticed the chausson aux pommes that I had on my tray and said that it was yummy. I got the following items: - Chausson aux pommes - Chocolate croissant - Pineapple brûlée pastry - Palmier - Pastel de nata - Pain au chocolat - Curry croquette The nice woman let me know that Mia, who was the staffer behind the counter, let her know that this bakery has Korean owners. Really? It made sense seeing mochi donuts. We both hit the checkout counter. Mia got her order and said to grab a seat. She'd bring everything to her. This nice woman said that she was shy of being 90 years old. What?! She looked great! I wouldn't have guessed that I was talking to an 89-year-old woman during my entire time here. I hope that when I am her age, I am savouring pastry as often as my new friend. Mia was great. She put all my pastries in a box. She singled out my savoury curry croquette in a paper bag. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I got my receipt, thanked her, grabbed my goodies, wished my new friend a wonderful day, and left. There was a Wild game that night. I had a pastry each period. Three pastries in three hours. They were delicious! I will say that the ones with fresh fruit were the most expensive, just over $6. They were worth it. The chausson aux pommes had the best apple filling. It was flaky and delicious. I absolutely devoured the pineapple brûlée pastry. The pineapple chunks were set in custard and were so naturally sweet. This pastry was superb. The pain au chocolat continues to be my favourite croissant. It was flaky and had the best chocolate in every bite. So good! I had the chocolate croissant and loved it. It was fresh, flaky, and soft. The chocolate drizzle had the right amount of chocolate with the buttery croissant. I was extremely happy with my pastel de nata. The custard had a hint of sweetness. The base of flaky. It could have been torched on top more, but I'd get half a dozen next time. I didn't know what to expect with the curry croquette. It was delicious. It had a crispy exterior, crusted with a mix of white and black sesame seeds. The curry filling was full of good flavour. It had veggies in it. The corn and carrot combination worked nicely. I raved about this place to my friend at work today. There's one at Heartland in Mississauga, which is perfect for us to do a run after work. I had an excellent experience. It was nice meeting a passionate pastry lover while getting her take on what she loves. Everything that I consumed was excellent. I hope to get a drink next time and perhaps sit down to enjoy it. I'll be back. (117)

The food is not bad, but to me, just not good enough for the price tag. The place is spacious and…read morethe decor is nice. I would go once in a while to spend time, but not a place where I would just go grab food.

Very decent breakfast place…read more I visited this joint over the weekend with some friends. We enjoyed a few specials including the farmers omelette, eggs Benedict with regular bacon and grilled cheese + bacon and fries. I have to say, their home fries are yummy! You don't feel heavy after eating them knowing they were sautéed on the grill, not deep fried. The farmers omelette is where it's at! Applewood smoked bacon, farmers sausage, cheddar cheese, peppers, tomato and I think onion. Maybe something else in there too. Either way, it was delicious. I don't often order omelettes but the force was strong with this one. I was one happy girl that morning. One last thought about Phil's that I think is lovely is the fresh fruit bowl. I peeked into a friends bowl and saw it was filled with strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe and bananas. Mmm. Bill came to just over $25 with tip and tax included.

My wife and I had been happy "regulars" at the Douglas family restaurant before Phil became its new…read moreproprietor. He did the former owners proud: the peameal bacon is larger and more tender than at most breakfast restaurants; the eggs come in any way you like; the fruit bowl is fresh, made to order and surprisingly inexpensive; and the service is personal and friendly. To top it all, not only is Phil a great cook: so is his son Justin. Just ask him to add feta cheese to his signature vegetarian omelette!