Wow, this is a treasure, the food was so good and as a first visit I was super impressed by the…read morequality of the meal! I had their gourmet grilled cheese with fries My sister had their burger and cabbage roll soup They are the most highly rated diner in Bancroft, and for good reason! I'll be back and remember to take pictures - I noticed they are doing a $75.00 fixed price dinner for couples on Valentine's Day - which is really a good deal considering it has lobster bisque in the starter

Small dining room but they serve up so plenty big flavours and portions…read more Had the crispy chicken with poutine and some appetizers. The cranberry Swiss dip was really tasty! The crispy chicken was super tender and crisp. Poutine - squeaky cheese curds? Yep! And the carrots served with main were super tasty. The service was friendly and funny! Made for a very enjoyable dinner.

I would give 3.5 stars, but rounding up…read more Odi's Kingburger Drive-In is off Highway 60 in Renfrew and has been around since 1973. I had been wanting to try Kingburger for years, but every time we were in the area, we were always just passing by and had to get to where we were going on a specific schedule. This past weekend we had some time and stopped on the way home. My husband and I each got a King Cheeseburger and split a large poutine. The King Burger has two beef patties, triple bun, Kingburger sauce, and fried onions. The cheeseburger just adds cheese. The patties were real, homemade beef patties. They weren't too thick or dense and were juicy. The cheese was real cheese slices and not Kraft singles. The fried onions were good, not too many and not overwhelming. The Kingburger sauce seemed mostly like a mix of ketchup and mustard and there was far too much for me - I would've liked to taste the beef more because it was really great! I was also hoping to give more burger to our little kiddo without the sauce or just minimal. The buns were nothing special, but were fresh, soft, and helped soak up the sauce. In fairness, I like light sauce, whereas my husband likes everything super saucy and he really enjoyed it. All in all, it's definitely a good burger and I might try the Super Burger next time, which also comes with back bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and subs fried onions for raw. The poutine, unfortunately, did not the have cheese curds I was craving, but the gravy was very tasty and the fries were so perfectly crispy. As a big cheese lover, dare I say that I might just order fries and gravy next time. The portion was pretty big, too. Super affordable, weekday specials, and fast and friendly service. Love a small, local, family-owned restaurant that's been around for ages. There's a patio to the side and parking, but no indoor seating and truly a drive-thru with a drive-in theatre restaurant vibe. I'll need to try one of their many milkshakes next time. They also have a "cruise night" with classic cars, which would be awesome to check out.

First off, the food is simply immaculate. The caramalized onions are amazing, like I sometimes get…read moretriple caramelized onions and I love it. The burgers are amazing, milkshakes are a tad filling though. Got a kids small cotton candy milkshake, didn't finish it. Although I put the milkshake in my freezer and had cotton candy ice cream. It slaps. Service is pretty awesome. Every time I see odi himself he's always smiling. The now sign is pretty nice and they actually show the cup sizes now and nice awards, ambiance nice. The picture I showed is me getting a cool thing in fazbear nights 2

We were drawn into Woody's by all the "flair" that surrounded the little place - wood animal…read morestatues abound! Menu prices were a bit on the high side especially since posted prices did not include taxes! We ordered 3 regular burgers (no cheese or bacon), a large poutine, large fries and 3 drinks and our tab was close to $50! I had to veto the ice cream dessert! The burgers definitely tasted home made - a bit on the drier side but they were generous with the toppings so that made up for it. There's a nice outdoor seating area to eat in. Staff are very friendly and offered things like extra napkins and paper plates to divide up our meal. They let us use the indoor bathroom for our little guy instead of the dark and scary outhouse! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area for a meal you don't have to cook yourself!

More like a chip truck out back of the tourist curio shop…read more Meats are usually reminiscent of the stuff at the bottom of the freezer, so a little dry. Atmosphere: Roadside chip-truck. Picnic tables to eat outside, if the weather is good. Alongside Eels' Creek in North Kawartha, village of Apsley across the creek. Staff: Friendly, in a city-folk way. Food: Chip-truck fare a la carte. Salad, burgers, hot-dogs, chicken-on-a-bun, fries, poutine, canned soft-drinks. Be prepared to wait, check out the tourist curio shop. Fries are inconsistent; either overcooked or kept under a heat lamp too long. Prices: Very high for this area, don't forget to add 13%HST to whatever you order. Bacon burger, fries, and soft-drink $21.00 after taxes. Tip: Plastic cup for your spare change, at these prices thy want your change? Facilities: Portable chemical toilet with hand sanitizer, mmm good! Suppose you could wash-up in Eels' Creek.

A family run Inn and Restaurant…read more Everyone feels welcome, more like a guest of the family than a patron of the business. Mr. & Mrs. Paramjit Singh are a welcome addition to the North Kawartha Community. They never fail to smile, each and every customer feels as though they have the Singhs' full attention. Their customer instincts are well honed, if you can't decide they'll be more than happy to help narrow it down with you. Beverage refills are quick and steady. If Poppa Singh is in the kitchen, you can usually pour your own coffee, or get hot water for your tea. They have a pick-up menu of east Indian foods that is remarkable. It is prepared, cooked, and served with the customer in mind. It takes time so order a day in advance, or call early to see if they can fit you in. I'd suggest the former, Mrs. Singh is a very busy lady. Atmosphere: Uncle Pars' sun-room. Family warm and friendly. Staff: Warm, friendly, efficient, wonderful, more like extended family. Prices: Average for the regular menu, very reasonable for the pick-up menu. Tip: Well, these are very hardworking people (7 days/week), and they like what they do. Food: The Canadian/American menu is average fare, but it's fresh, prepared for you, not pre-prepared for the next guy who orders it. So it takes the time to cook, that you would at home in the kitchen. Still reasonable prep time. When you get it, it is home cooking at its' finest. The pick-up menu is always fantastic! East Indian food prepared by a wonderful east Indian lady. Whatever combination you choose, you will be happy with. Once you've set a spell at the Apsley Inn & Restaurant, you be back now, you hear? A shame to drive by and not say 'hello'.

Local diner near Algonquin park, seems to be a local favourite!…read more I stopped by for dinner after my hike at Algonquin park. While I was eating here I noticed that there were a lot of people who came in, some came for dine in service and some came for takeout. The staff at the diner knew at least 90% of the people coming in by name. One of the regulars even brought his friend to checkout the place. So it seems like this diner is quite frequented by the locals in the area. When we walked in, we were quickly greeted by James, he was very friendly and full of energy. He was quick to take our order and check on us when we needed something, service was wonderful. We ordered the Porterville Pizza and wings with fries, added a side of gravy and finished off with a butter tart for dessert. The pizza was nice and crispy and topped with lots of fresh toppings, probably one of the best pizzas I ever had! The wings and fries with gravy was delicious as well. The warm butter tart for dessert was a great finishing touch to the meal. Chef Jamie did a great job with everything that came out of that kitchen, no wonder this place is so popular amongst the locals. The ambiance of the diner is exactly as pictured, small local diner vibes, very warm and welcoming. I can't wait to try the other dishes on their menu next time I'm in the area!

Loved the elevated flavors! We arrived at the beginning of lunch and by the time we wrapped up,…read morethis place was packed! Upon driving up to The Granite, you can see it's located right on the river with a deck facing it, and it looks to be an older converted house. We were all digging the 70's/ 80's era rock tunes throughout our meal and helped give the experience a nostalgic ambience. I ordered a unique mocktail with a hosemade raspberry and basil syrup- it was so good and different than anything I'd tasted before. For my entree, I had the Ginger Sesame Pasta. WOW! This was such a delicious dish! Everything about it was delicious. The peppers and onions were grilled to perfection, and the chicken was tender and juicy having just been fried on a golden batter. All this layered onto some Cantonese Style Noodles- it was the dish I didn't know I needed! Our meal at The Granite was hearty and delicious! It kept us going for the long drive back to Toronto. Next time I'm in Bancroft, I'll definitely be back to have this dish and drink again. They were so good!

Great food, great service, good atmosphere. Good burgers, and an absolutely amazing (but rather…read moresloppy) beef sandwich, served au jus. Sides too were exceptional, both salads and fries. Only the coffee was merely okay - but they were most generous with the refills. Highly recommended.

It's alright. Employees are nice for the most part…read more Food isn't terrible. Nice interior and outdoor tables. However the food is SEVERELY overpriced. Just a few weeks ago I ordered a single cheeseburger with the works and extra onions. Apparently $1.50 of that price was just the onions and condiments. And the bun wasn't even fresh. It was stale and the crust was flaking. 5/10 don't recommend if you want food that's worth the cash.

Stopped into this place on canada day weekend and walked right out. Everyone there seemed to be…read morepissed off about something..we felt really unwelcome, like we were an inconvenience. Pretty terrible way to conduct business if you ask me

My friends and I grabbed some breakfast food and were delighted by how delicious it all was. The…read moreenvironment is very cozy and welcoming, and the staff was super nice. Definitely want to return if given the chance.

If you are looking for a restaurant simply doing things right, look no further. Border Town Cafe…read moreis a great new establishment and a definite must if seeking great food at reasonable prices. From fresh homemade bread and buns for all their sandwiches and burgers to daily specials and desserts/coffee, this is truly a hidden local gem. It also comes with amazing owners, staff and great tasting food no matter what you order.

Everything a roadside fry stop should be…read more Look on the side parking lot of the Northbrook Gas & Variety store (Petro-Canada), and you can't miss the bright red food trailer. Fries, burgers, hot dogs... and all things we didn't need before noon. But when you're in rural Ontario and see a chip wagon, you go. Just go. We ordered small fries for $5.50, which could pass for a large elsewhere, and a Pickle Chips Poutine for $13.25. Staff were quick and friendly and we waited just 6 minutes for our order while the local crowd started to form a line. Some fries were a bit soggy for my liking, but overall good. Salt, pepper, malt vinegar (YES) and ketchup are at the order window. My plain fries needed salt - not a complaint! My guy's poutine was a massive portion with a good mound of cheese curds, decent beefy gravy, and topped with fried dill pickles. You have to try this combo! Take a seat at one of the 5 shaded picnic tables, and enjoy. We took most of ours to go and finish later. Took off a star because the only plant-based option is plain fries. Not even a burger! Tip 1: Go on a weekday before noon. Seems like the locals come for lunch at exactly 12:00! Tip 2: Bring cash. There's a $2 surcharge for any type of card payment, including debit.

Tasty smokehouse meats and sandwiches! Pulled pork and Brisket meat tender and tasty. Sauces…read moreexcellent...ask for the house made (a little spicy but not much). JC and team are friendly, helpful and fast. Also accessible right off ATV trail!

Owner was very friendly and excellent with his suggestions. If you are in the area for some fresh…read morebriskets and ribs, I'd highly encourage you to try it. Don't forget to tip!