this was a completely accidental find, as we were headed through grand falls-windsor on the way…read moreback to st. john's from gros morne and wanted to grab some coffee for the rest of the drive - we headed to another cafe, which had already closed, so we asked a passerby if they knew somewhere else we could check out. they recommended the third place, which has a very pretty view of the salmonid interpretation centre nearby (which also looked really interesting but we couldn't check out since we had to get back on the road). there's abundant seating both indoors and outside, a great menu, and - most importantly, for us - great drinks! we ended up getting blueberry lemonades (if my memory is correct), which made me want to turn back to get another one once we arrived back in st. john's and my cup was empty. my friend and i had also been let down by some smoothies/lemonades earlier on in the trip, which this completely made up for, so i will always remember the third place fondly. if you're driving through, i would definitely, definitely make the detour! it's a pleasant oasis with some great drinks and friendly staff.

You would never know what this place was from the outside. It's the basement of an apartment…read morebuilding. You're not in the wrong place! The menu is written on a chalkboard and you can order before you sit down. You can tell they love what they make, vegan options as well as gourmet grilled cheese and BLTs. I got the vegan curry rice bowl. It was delicious. Definitely not what I was expecting when walking into the place. Super eclectic vibe. Decorated with antiques and you can buy local honey and stained glass pieces along with some used books. I would definitely go back and try everything on their menu.

Love all the Jumping Bean locations…read more The Gander location is trendy and inviting, the drinks are made quick but efficiently. Delicious!

Very happy with our visit - first time at a Jumping Bean Cafe. Good food and great service!! The…read moreplace is clean, and I love the decor (laminated flooring that looks like wood, and stone cladding on the counter wall). If I lived in Newfoundland, I'd hang out here!! They do offers better choice for healthier food, which I appreciated; we had a tasty breakfast veggie sandwich. I would come back.

Best cookies I've ever had! 5 stars…read more Would recommend. I haven't had the bread yet but I bet it's amazing!!!!! The servers are nice and I would come here every day!!!!!!

When looking for a locally-made breakfast, the Bread Box popped up on my radar (re. Google)…read more Conveniently located near the 330, I figured it would be our best option before heading up to Twillingate for the day. The breakfast and lunch options are prominently displayed on the menu by the counter, but the top item drew both my attention and hunger - the touton breakfast sandwich. Coming with the standard egg, bacon and cheese in a split touton. There's a "mega" version that comes with another touton stacked into/onto the regular version, with an added sausage patty, but I stuck to the base version. We grabbed our coffees (serve yourself from carafes) and sat down to wait for my food. My wife snagged a piece of carrot cake and it was top notch - wonderfully light, fluffy and moist and the delicious cream cheese icing, was, uh, the icing on the cake. Sorry, I had to! It wasn't long before my food was before me. The touton got the sandwich press treatment, with the griddle's indentations readily apparent in the touton. The exterior was lightly crisp from this, and the dough was pleasantly chewy. The bacon was good and crisp , and the fried egg and cheese slice combined for some breakfasty goodness. The home fries were not as expected, as they seemed to be from-frozen french fries that came with an herbal seasoning. But hey, it worked, and they were good enough for my wife to steal a bunch of them! To our deep regret, we won't yet be home for a few days, so getting some of the very tempting breads or sweets did not seem prudent, but I hope that GBB knows that we really, REALLY wanted to. The Bread Box's inglorious strip mall location belies what an asset they are to the town, but judging from the mid-morning crowd there, Gander already knows.

From the owner: For almost 20 years, the Bistro has been offering residents and visitors to Gander and central…read moreNewfoundland a place where they can gather and dine from a menu of freshly prepared dishes. Now a days, you can also shop for tea and other unique Newfoundland-made products. Our casual fine-dining bistro serves creative dishes, tasty cocktails and we always have gluten-free and vegetarian options.. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion for great food and warm hospitality. Come join us for a meal and see why we are one of the most beloved restaurants in Central Newfoundland! To avoid disappointment, reservations are strongly recommended.

They messed up my friends order twice and then the manager blamed the food waste in that building…read moreon her when they are the ones that messed up her order twice. The food is pretty good though. But the tables are most of the time dirty.

Since new ownership the quality and order consistency has greatly improved. You actually get your…read moresauce! The only negative thing I have is that they seem to never have salads in the evening, and the ice cream machine is down frequently. The improvement in service definitely makes up for it.

The food is great, the service is meh. The workers always seem negative. But the building had a…read moregood vibe, it's very clean, and over all it's is a great establishment!

From the owner: Starting out as a small coffee shop in 1975, Robin's has been providing customers with that perfect…read morecup of coffee for over 40 years. In addition to serving the perfect cup of coffee, Robin's prides ourselves on our delicious baked goods including donuts, muffins, gourmet cookies, oatmeal bars, croissants, Robin's Eggs and so much more. Looking for a different take on breakfast? Robin's offers customers with plenty of all-day breakfast options, including sandwiches, bagels, and so much more. Our hearty soups will keep you warm on the coldest of days, while our specialty cold drinks will keep you feeling cooled on the hottest days. If you are looking for fast, fresh & friendly service, come on in to your local Robin's.

This is a busy little Mall dinner that is usually busy, which is a good thing! Food was very good…read moreand reasonably priced. This is good spot to get the Daily Special. Recommended.

When I was shopping in the Gander Mall recently, I saw that Country Kitchen was located near the…read moreentrance. I had seen some favorable reviews on this restaurant, so when I finished my shopping, I went in for a quick lunch. I'm really glad that I did. I ordered a simple lunch of the Newfoundland split pea soup and a bologna sandwich. I really like split pea soup and their version was one of the best that I've had. It was chocked full of seasoning pork, carrots and as a bonus, a big dumpling was located in the middle of the bowl. The bologna sandwich took me back to my childhood days, as not many places these days offer bologna as an option. The bologna itself had a very good flavor and the sandwich was fixed very much like a BLT, with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Based on my experience here, one should at least give this place a try and if I happen to be back in the gander area again, I certainly will be back.

We stopped into Rosie's after a reccomend from a friend for a spot for good home…read moreCooking. This place is definitely the small town diner ambiance and you could tell most people knew one another. We came right at lunch and it was busy but we still only waited 5-10 min for a table. We were served right away and the server was patient with us when we changed our minds a bit choice wise. We had the special which was a chicken wrap and a turkey wrap both with soup. The food came out quickly, was fresh and the soup very flavorful! Our waters were kept full and the server was so sweet to our little girl and even gave her a special cookie treat. We had hoped to try the famous "moose farts" but they didn't have any that day sadly. So we "settled" for the chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies that will remain a staple in our minds as one of the top cookies ever! Great stop for lunch for sure!

We were recommended to go to this place by the locals. It was worth it! We got there at 7:30 pm and…read morethey closed at 8:00. They served us dinner promptly, and we each had something different. Of course they had run out of some items by then, but that's ok - we figured ourselves out. There's a bakery store in the front; the restaurant is in the back. Lots of seating. It gets loud in there! But worth it.