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.

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

Excellent breakfast place. Great food and service. We were looking for an easy breakfast place and…read morecame upon this place. We will definitely come again if in the area

It's all about these cute little local diners. Super great staff and great place for breakfast or…read morelunch well out sledding for the day.

Great little spot for breakfast new owner within the last year is really trying hard to please…read moregood prices supporting small Canadian business is good for all try it out

He tried the waiter cook and cashier was the same…read moreperson.that would make three of us in the place. morning rush? the eggs were good hash browns well done and toast was fresh . the steak was raw . and the price was over the top. I am guessing we were the only guests all week.

The diner owner was so sweet! He gave us each a free pop when we ordered the large poutine. The…read moreportion was huge; lots of gravy and cheese curds! We had to get a takeout box and eat the rest for dinner. If you guys are ever around Angus, please visit :) follow @ngo.hai.kim on instagram for more reviews

Came in for take out burger and fries meal…read more This establishment is very reminiscent of the diners I frequented with my parents in the late 1950s and early 1960's. The Hamburgers and French Fries are made in the same manner as back then. The ground meat tasted fresh, was nice and thick and cooked to perfection. The fries certainly did not come out of a freezer, you can tell that they were freshly cut and had a wonderful taste (unlike the ones coming from a freezer bag which taste like oiled cardboard). Wonderful homey place with lots of old fashioned character. Can't wait to return for breakfast.

Not bad. Open since…read more1983 and still there. Pretty easy - order off the menu, then wait for your name. Plenty of seats to enjoy. Good vibe. We shared a cheeseburger with fries. Burger was cooked well. Fries portion was very large and they appeared to be battered fries. Ordered a butter tart too. Just because. Overall a good visit. Recommended while in the area.

We highly recommend this place it's historic and the multiple choice and gifts we were able to to…read morechoose

This business has moved in and Wimpys has moved out. The decor has not changed just the signage. I…read moredropped in this morning for a quick breakfast and was greeted by a most cordial hostess/waitress and shown to my seat. Her service was quick and most helpful pointing out an early bird special that I took advantage of. My order was quite simple home fries,sausages, toast (no eggs) and a pot of tea. It was not overly busy today so my plate came out in good time. Although tasty, the sausages were burnt, the home fries were barely warm but the teapot was refilled promptly by my waitress. Perhaps kitchen staff had an off day today but I'm not overly impressed with the quality of my meal. I will try again, this time I will bring my wife and we shall see.

I was a regular customer here for years - but no longer. I went into the diner today for brunch; a…read moreBelgian waffle with real maple syrup and a coffee. The menu stated that those items were $10.49, $2.99 and $2.99, plus tax. My bill stated that the items were $14.99, $4.00 and $2.99, plus tax! When I informed the waitress of the mistake, she started to yell at me. I showed her the prices in their menu. Her boss then stated that the prices had changed. If that was the case, it should have been reflected in their menu. There was no apology for having made a mistake, etc. I paid my bill, based on the listed menu prices and was told to get out of the restaurant instead. I took the two bills and informed the owner that I would be posting them side-by-side on social media and left. Once out the door, the manager told me not to come back again and I don't plan to.

We were passing by this town and happened to find this lovely local restaurant perfect for all day…read morebreakfast or brunch. Such cozy vibe here and the staff were very friendly. Their coffee was great and food tasted really good! It was a generous portion too. I'll probably visit again when I'm in this area next time!

Great food Great service…read more Quote and super cute Not super updated but the food was fantastic The jams are great

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.

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.

The fish and chips are delicious at this restaurant. We ordered the 6 piece halibut and chips meal…read morewhich was prepared fairly quickly. The portions are quite huge, although the coleslaw came in a tiny container that was probably only good for one person. I would definitely order from them again.

Great food haven't visited in several years went back it's still great. Highly recommend if passing…read moreon highway 9 or 27