How has no one reviewed this place? Stopped by here on the…read moreway home to Toronto from Mt. Tremblant on hwy 7 (if I'm being honest, for the flo EV charger across the street). But it was about lunch time and we thought we'd try it out. Really friendly staff (Becky?) and good food ant great prices. This may be our waypoint in the future. Clearly a good local spot.

South Asian specialties and delicious Canadian dishes, this hidden and unlikely gem on Highway 7…read morewill not dissapoint.Their spectacular Smoky bacon,mushroon,mozzarella burger is the best version I have ever enjoyed. It is a recent change in ownership which has brought this lovely suprise to our area. Do not come for fast food- everything takes as long as it takes to make it fabulous. A liquor license is coming and will only improve the experience. Very friendly and deferential staff add to the pleasure. It is in an utterly unpretentious old log legacy building, but do not be decieved by the modest appearance. What a wonderful addition to our nieghborhood.

Norwood is on HIghway 7 just about exactly half way between Ottawa and Toronto - and as such it is…read morea good place to stop for lunch. For many years, this was the Bluebird Restaurant, serving the usual Canadian restaurant food, but specializing in home made pies. The same old clock with the picture of a bluebird still hangs on the wall behind the counter, but now there's also a shrine to the ancestors. A family of recent Chinese immigrants is operating Ming Ming and their menu features over 100 dishes. Although you can get the usual sweet and sour chicken balls and dinners for one, two, three or four, the menu also features a wide array of better dishes, from Singapore noodles to Tai Dop Woey. The portions are ample. The service is prompt and the wait staff is trying hard to learn more English. A good find on a road trip and a nice alternative to yet another lunch at Tim Horton's.

Ming Ming restaurant is the place for homemade chinese food in the tritown area. Their food is…read moreprepare fresh daily and made to order. This makes for the vegetables having a great crispness, the noodles are firm, the wonton soup is to die for and the meats are all well cooked and seasoned! For a small restaurant, the menu is ample and so are the servings. The owners are friendly and accomadating and the waitress they bring in are friendly and outgoing. Definitely a place I order from 3 to 4 times a month. Add in the fact that they're reasonably priced and you have a winning place! *** It states above that they take credit cards, not sure why, but it does NOT, they don't do debit either, so make sure you stop at the machine before you head in!!!

NOW HEAR THIS ......JACKS IS AN ENTIRELY NEW RESTAURANT IN NORWOOD AT AN OLD LOCATION SO FORGET…read moreABOUT OLD REVIEWS. THE NEW JACKS ONLY OPENED MAY OF 2026 AND IS A SOLID 5 STAR OPERATION. This is a restaurant operated by independent industry veterans who really know what they are doing. Right out of the gate they start with high quality food which is so lacking at other restaurants along highway 7. There is actual talent in the kitchen with many, if not most entrees built from scratch. Excellent wait staff. Completely renovated interior with two levels. My wife and I have started to travel 30 minutes to eat there despite the cost of gas because it is totally worth it. The restaurant manager is Tara, a veteran restauranteur. The new owner is Bala. Real class act welcoming guests to the restaurant. Fully licensed. Highly recommend.

Had the 1/4 chicken and ribs dinner and the BBQ pulled pork quesadilla. Ribs and chicken were fall…read moreoff the bone and the sides (coleslaw and fries) were fresh and delicious. BBQ pulled pork quesadilla was cooked perfectly and sides (beans and vegetables) were also excellent.

Stopped here on our way from Toronto to Ottawa, looking for something local rather than mainstream…read morechain. Found the perfectly cozy, quirky, family-run double location in The Knockout and its yin-yang next door, Sweetheart's Bakery (see separate review; perfect for beverages with and/or a treat after the savory items). The Knockout is boxing-themed (authentically based on the owner's passion), from the menu item names to the decoration. It offers a broad selection of wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and more. We loved our freshly-made chicken and veggie wraps. We finished our meal on the comfortable armchairs next door, chatting with locals... Their website is not really up, but here's current info: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnockoutNorwood/.

Restaurant name (but not owners) recently changed to "Ang's Place". Same great atmosphere and…read moregreat food. Good spot for a casual breakfast or Restaurant appears to be permanently CLOSED.

Simply a wonderful place to get a very good daytime meal. The first time we had brunch there, I…read morethought the service, quality, and presentation were awesome. Highly recommended. (Btw, Woody's down the road is also exceptional, and open much longer hours.)

Bad experience. We were on our way to Montreal from Peterborough when we thought to stop into this…read morebeautiful town and take a coffee break. Not sure how to characterize it so I'll just describe the experience. We (two people) wanted to order a a regular coffee, an iced coffee and a bagel with cream cheese. The lady, after listening to the first item, just went back to make it. In the meantime, another lady came and asked if we mind getting another customer ringed up. We were like, sure! In some time, the first lady came back with the iced coffee and asked if that was it. Now, I don't know why a barista would assume an order of just one coffee between two people. I said I'd like a regular coffee as well. And before I could continue to order the bagel with cream cheese, she turned around to pour the regular one. In the meantime, the other lady came again asking us if we'd be okay with another customer ringed up. It was a bit weird (certain customers made to wait while others allowed to skip the line?). We left skipping the bagel order, sensing that perhaps we were not welcome there. Coffee was okay but this was first of its kind of experience for us in Canada. And on "Canada Day", of all the days!

Taking an alternate route to avoid the crazy traffic caused by the Havelock Jamboree, we found…read morethis little gem in the quaint town of Hastings. A great location... great atmosphere...great coffee... great café. I am always excited to try small independent businesses and this place is a perfect example of why.

Food is so good there. I recommend you try it. specially their chicken burgers…read morethey're so good there. and the service is so good there it took less than 10 minutes for my food to get there. The building is super cool. Bunch of old stuff in there it's super cool.

Must try the souvlaki and the calamari dinner! Coming from someone who lives in Toronto, where…read moreGreek restaurants are prominent, their souvlaki dinners are amazing. Chicken is tender, rice and potatoes are marinated well, portions are huge! Must stop by!

Service was good and promptly prepared for pick up. Reasonable prices and quality. Good local small…read moretown business.

Always friendly fast local service and good fresh tasty food. We had always enjoyed eating in but…read morelately takeout has been a convenient choice

From the first greeting to the final bite, the experience shines. Flavors are bold, fresh, and…read morethoughtfully balanced, showing care in every dish. Service feels genuine, attentive without hovering, and always timely. Staff anticipate needs, offer helpful recommendations, and create a relaxed atmosphere. The room feels welcoming, clean, and comfortable, encouraging conversation and return visits. Together, excellent food and gracious service turn an ordinary meal into a memorable occasion worth sharing. Guests leave smiling, satisfied, inspired, and eager to return again soon with friends always.

Service was good but food was horrible. I had a bacon breakfast. Eggs were cold and the whites were…read morestill runny. Bacon tasted fake and was very chewy. Would not recommend