This place has always been very popular with my kids, my nephew, and my niece. They absolutely love…read moreit and order from here all the time. I've only tried it myself once, and honestly, it wasn't quite to my personal taste. But food is very subjective, and I'm clearly in the minority in my family! My kids both when they were teenagers and now as adults--have always loved it, and my nephew and niece are big fans as well. The portions were good from what I remember, and the restaurant always seems busy, which says a lot. Just because it wasn't my favorite doesn't mean it isn't doing something right. When so many young people keep coming back and ordering from the same place year after year, that's usually a sign that they're doing a good job. If you're into this style of food, there's a good chance you'll enjoy it as much as the younger generation in my family does!

4.5/5! This place is a new favourite! A friend of mine recommended this and I'm so happy he did. I…read moredidn't have super high expectations but I was definitely not expecting how delicious the food is here. So far, I've tried the beef lunch, goat lunch, and goat shoulder lunch. All great and the meat is all fall off the bone tender. All the lunches come with a soup, salad, and your choice of spaghetti or rice. My fav here is definitely the goat dishes! I'm not usually the biggest fan of goat, but they really do it differently here. The goat shoulder tends to sell out pretty fast so definitely order this right away when you see it is available.

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.

Finally got to try Men-ya Inoichi Ramen at Mississauga. The layout of this place was very nice…read more Once we got to our table, it felt private and cozy. The service was quick too. We got our food within 5 minutes from ordering. We ordered the Chicken Cutlet Omurice (4/5), Spicy King Akao (4/5), Croquette (3/5). The Chicken Cutlet Omurice was filling. The cutlet's breading was different to the usual ones we've had. The curry sauce as well. It tasted a lot like a home-cooked meal. The Spicy King Akao was a bowl of heartwarming ramen. The noodles were bouncy with a perfect chew to them. It wasn't as spicy as I wanted it to be but they do have chilli sauce on each table. The meat had a nice char to them giving this ramen a hint of smokiness. The Croquette was crispy on the outside and the potato inside was smooth. Overall, the portions were decently filling. They also have Cotti Coffee in the same restaurant which was nice.

We'd actually been in Men-ya a while back to sample the coffee, as the front of the restaurant…read moreactually holds a separate coffee restaurant. But Men-ya looked good and I can't say no to ramen, so we returned recently to try their offerings. I'm always drawn to anything on the spicy side, so obviously I ordered the Spicy King Akao. It arrived a short time later and the broth was solid (and also fairly spicy). It perhaps didn't have that deep depth of flavor I associate with the best bowls of ramen, but it was quite tasty nonetheless. The various other components were good, with the exception being the three pieces of pork belly. It had this gamey, leftovery flavor that I found really off-putting. I ate one bite and didn't bother with the rest. It was inedible. Other than that, though, I enjoyed the food and the ambiance. The service was great, too.

I absolutely love the traditional schnitzel from here. It's not a luxury restaurant. It's casual…read moredining and very good family meals. There's a very large seating area. Servers are always attentive.

DANG!!! This was recommended to my by a friend and it did NOT disappoint. The food portions and…read morequality are unsurpassed, the service was extremely friendly and helpful and the ambiance seemed very family oriented. I had the full rack of BBQ ribs with fries I barely finished it. Will definitely be going back, maybe for breakfast this time. Highly recommended.

For a first impression they knocked it out of the park. The pulled pork was awesome. Chip truck…read morestyle fries. Thick gravy. My amigo says the burger was spot on and the grilled onions made it awesome. Going back soon

From the owner: Fresh, Homemade, Extraordinarily Delicious At Sam’s Grill, our mission is simple: to serve the best…read moreburgers and poutine you’ve ever had. We bring passion and quality to every bite, using only fresh, wholesome ingredients and a whole lot of TLC. Our burgers are made from fresh, never-frozen patties, cooked to perfection, and served on toasted buns just the way you like them. Craving authentic Quebec-style poutine? Look no further! We make it the right way—with hand-cut fries, real cheese curds, and rich, vegetarian gravy. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy burger, crispy fries, or a satisfying poutine, you’ll find exactly what you're craving at Sam’s Grill.

Food was excellent. My husband and I started off with a caesar salad. The salad was 10/10 it was…read morenot tangy, loved the onions that was added. As our main course, my husband got the double cheeseburger and fries and I got the Buffalo chicken with fries, booth plates where 10/10. For dessert my husband insisted we get the brownie with ice cream top up with whip cream. I had to split with him as the meal was filling on its own! I would recommend people to try this and support some local independent business versus going to a large chain restauran. Thanks again for the meal and service you provided for us this evening. Diane & Gerald from Hamilto, Ontario

We were traveling through Canada and needed a place for lunch. My horrible cell service in Canada…read moremade it near impossible to load Yelp and look at options but I did get a blurb in Brantford and Brandi's popped up so off we went. It was a GREAT find! Lunch was perfect with lots of soups, salads, and sandwiches to choose from. They even had a soup flight! I opted for butternut squash soup and a small Greek salad. Everything was delicious and portions were perfect. Husband had a chicken pita and decided on tots for his side. I stole a few tots and they were delicious. Nice and crispy. Service was excellent. The place was a cute one-room area with a little bar in the back of the room and booths and tables throughout. The bar had a big screen TV which was showing a baseball game. It looked like they have live music on certain days. It's part of a strip mall so don't miss it.

The food was really good. My wife enjoyed the Ace HIgh Club…read moreSliced turkey, crisp bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, herbed mayo on a toasted Ace Bakery cranberry focaccia.i had the Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders FAN FAVOURITE! House-made, NEVER FROZEN. Chicken tenders coated in crunchy, golden almon crust for a nutty, falourful bite. Served with hand-cut fries tossed in buffalo sauce. To be honest the server was average. Didn't seem too interested in our 4 person party. Took prefers brought the items but didn't come back until are plates were empty. Never asked if we wanted coffee or dessert. The chicken was very nice with the almond crusting.

Really loved it here! Service was quick and efficient,…read moreeveryone got their food around the same time and we had no trouble finding our waiter. Food was delicious, really loved the Tuna Bowl, though a bit too much rice for me personally.

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I came here for the second time with my family. I was sadly disappointed. The place was a little…read moretoo warm and I extremely disliked the sticky tables (it wasn't dirty, but an unfortunate table top finish issue). We ordered quite a bit of food. The appetizers (calamari, mozza sticks, and wings) were great! Very solid choices although personally the wings (medium) were a little too sweet for us. Service was ok but the waitress did seem a bit stressed. The mains, however, were a bit disappointing. The burgers were just ok, my halloumi in the halloumi salad was burnt (although the salad itself was great), and the children's cheese sandwich was also burnt. The fish & chips were very oily. Usually I really want to like and rate local establishments well as I am a local myself, but burnt food is a no-no and unfortunately with kids I don't really have the time to ask for a remake. Great vibes for a good beer though.

We tried chainsmokers over the weekend and it didn't disappoint. 2 burgers a platter with sides of…read morecoleslaw and cheesy fries was a hit for all of us. The meats were smoked, flavorful and delicious. The brisket was smoked to perfection and the ribs had meat falling right off the bone. It was delight in every bite. We had quite some remaining to take back home which was a win win. The perk was ordering 10 mins ahead and they saved our order which got our food earlier, we were very hungry and appreciated the advance notice option. The ambiance is fun and buzzing with people. Must try!

We absolutely LOVED Chainsmoker! We visited with our two kids and came in right as they opened. The…read moreplace was clean and all of the people working there were so nice & friendly. For the four of us we ordered a Brisket plate with the rice dun up, the ribs with Mac and cheese & a sandwich lunch combo with fries and a pop. The bark on the brisket was sooo flavourful, it was juicy and still had some fat on it which kept it moist. The ribs were fantastic as well, we thought the rice was our favourite and the Mac and cheese was great too! Fries were tasty and crispy, honestly everything was fantastic. I wish it was priced a little lower but I've paid more for food that wasn't this good. Highly recommend, we can't wait to go back!

Drove by, saw the sign, and knew that I had to stop in 'cause of the name!…read more Small stand-up freezer serves as this "Store Outlet". Stephania's Pierogies offers at least a dozen flavours - BOTH savoury and sweet! A bag of approx. 2 dozen pierogies is $6. The Polish lady who was working there was proud to say that they use real cheese, no jams are in the sweet dumplings, just crushed fruits. On my way out, another Polish customer was walking in, so that definitely added to the authenticity! Pierogies were really good! Much better than the run-of-the-mill pierogies available at your grocer's freezer. Starsky's carries these pierogies for $6.99, so it's slightly cheaper at the "outlet". Will stop by again and maybe try the sweet ones? They sort of freak me out tho.

My go to for pierogies. Lots of different flavours. Authentic easy to prepare homemade comfort…read morefood. I love the traditional sauerkraut series, but also the sour cherry and strawberry and blueberry look nice. Even the generic potato, cheese, and bacon pierogies which are common throughout Canada are taken to the next level by Stephania's. Good price and the women are always nice. Worth the stop, stock your freezer with a few bags and have European comfort food on your table in 15 minutes. I like to serve savoury ones with caramelised onion, bacon, and sour cream but good enough to enjoy plain or with butter. I serve sweet ones with powdered sugar and a sweet sour cream and cream cheese topping. I even bring these when I visit my grandmother in America and it's a nostalgic experience like she and her mother used to make. Cash Only!