I came in on a Wednesday morning around 11:00am and ordered a classic breakfast (2 eggs, ham, and toast), 1 waffle with a parfait at 11:11. Now it’s 11:48am and our breakfast still hadn’t arrived. Meanwhile, a customer who came in well after me ordered the exact same classic breakfast, and her meal was brought out at 11:40 am before ours.
When I asked the staff about the delay, the only explanation given was “it’s just been a busy packed day,” even though the restaurant was far from full at that time. No apology, no effort to make it right, and no clear reason why my order was skipped over.
Watching others be served the same meal faster than me was frustrating and disappointing. Waiting over 35 minutes for a simple breakfast order is unacceptable, especially when others who arrive later are prioritized.
Overall, poor service, lack of communication, and a really disappointing experience. I will not be coming back and would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a reliable or respectful dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cassie Davies
Super low key atmosphere and incredible food. Will definitely be back again. A fantastic breakfast on the patio, what more can you ask for.
I love this place. The breakfast was great, the place had a great vibe and the servers were spunky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rohit Dhanwani
One of the places where people working in the restaurant are rude and have zero sense of customer service. ONE OF THE WORST PLACES YOU COULD EAT AT ELORA
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sarah McGrath
I really love this place. Great food, very reasonable prices, and good service. I actually eat all of the potatoes that come with my breakfast, and at other places I often just push them to the side. Good option for gluten free folks too, as they have gluten free bread, and will even make gluten free french toast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Medeiros
We continue to return to Box Social for their delicious breakfast and great location in Elora! This charming spot is great to grab breakfast or lunch on a day out - we often get served by the owner herself which is lovely to see.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex N
Extremely slow service and fairly average food. Took us an hour to get our food after ordering. They weren't even that busy since it was just after 8am. There are better options just down this same street.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kate Wood
Box Social is a hidden gem. With other places in Elora charging $37 for breakfast, we kept looking and stumbled on this place. It's not a big restaurant, very diner-y. But the hostess up front told us we might have to wait for food because a big group came in before us, but then we were seated right away, served after maybe five minutes and food was on the table in fifteen. We ordered the special - bene on crab cakes. It was excellent, pretty sure the crab cakes were homemade and had a lovely, spicy flavour. Coffee was a little richer than most diners, meaning not hideously weak. Price for the special was fifteen a plate - much more normal breakfast pricing, and with crab a total steal. Recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mustafa Atacan
Super prompt and friendly service, the menu was mainly breakfast and diner food and did not disappoint!
Had a very nice breakfast here today. Good food and service, and the price was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
August Carpenter
Very nice ecclectic atmosphere and the food is lovely. The server was nice and kept us updated on what was going on when it was pretty busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Pica
stopped in for my lunch break and felt like i was at home. such a nice atmosphere and environment, and great service! I would definitely recommend the Monte Cristo sandwich! great flavours, great portion size, fair prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monte Cristo
Erika McNeilly
Delicious breakfast, reasonably priced. Always enjoy the huevos rancheros or salmon eggs Benedict. Love the homemade homefries too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Eggs Benedict
Alex Ionita
Great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Fantastic food, the crab cakes Benedict were amazing.
I came in on a Wednesday morning around 11:00am and ordered a classic breakfast (2 eggs, ham, and toast), 1 waffle
with a parfait at 11:11. Now it’s 11:48am and our breakfast still hadn’t arrived. Meanwhile, a customer who came in well after me ordered the exact same classic breakfast, and her meal was brought out at 11:40 am before ours.
When I asked the staff about the delay, the only explanation given was “it’s just been a busy packed day,” even though the restaurant was far from full at that time. No apology, no effort to make it right, and no clear reason why my order was skipped over.
Watching others be served the same meal faster than me was frustrating and disappointing. Waiting over 35 minutes for a simple breakfast order is unacceptable, especially when others who arrive later are prioritized.
Overall, poor service, lack of communication, and a really disappointing experience. I will not be coming back and would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a reliable or respectful dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Super low key atmosphere and incredible food. Will definitely be back again. A fantastic breakfast on the patio, what more can you ask for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Poutine, Breakfast Burrito
Good food . Fast service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I love this place. The breakfast was great, the place had a great vibe and the servers were spunky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the places where people working in the restaurant are rude and have zero sense of customer service. ONE OF THE WORST PLACES YOU COULD EAT AT ELORA
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I really love this place. Great food, very reasonable prices, and good service. I actually eat all of the potatoes that come with my breakfast, and at other places I often just push them to the side. Good option for gluten free folks too, as they have gluten free bread, and will even make gluten free french toast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We continue to return to Box Social for their delicious breakfast and great location in Elora! This charming spot is great to grab breakfast or lunch on a day out - we often get served by the owner herself which is lovely to see.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely slow service and fairly average food. Took us an hour to get our food after ordering. They weren't even that busy since it was just after 8am. There are better options just down this same street.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Box Social is a hidden gem. With other places in Elora charging $37 for breakfast, we kept looking and stumbled on this place. It's not a big restaurant, very diner-y. But the hostess up front told us we might have to wait for food because a big group came in before us, but then we were seated right away, served after maybe five minutes and food was on the table in fifteen. We ordered the special - bene on crab cakes. It was excellent, pretty sure the crab cakes were homemade and had a lovely, spicy flavour. Coffee was a little richer than most diners, meaning not hideously weak. Price for the special was fifteen a plate - much more normal breakfast pricing, and with crab a total steal. Recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super prompt and friendly service, the menu was mainly breakfast and diner food and did not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a very nice breakfast here today. Good food and service, and the price was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice ecclectic atmosphere and the food is lovely.
The server was nice and kept us updated on what was going on when it was pretty busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stopped in for my lunch break and felt like i was at home. such a nice atmosphere and environment, and great service! I would definitely recommend the Monte Cristo sandwich! great flavours, great portion size, fair prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monte Cristo
Delicious breakfast, reasonably priced. Always enjoy the huevos rancheros or
salmon eggs Benedict. Love the homemade homefries too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Eggs Benedict
Great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Fantastic food, the crab cakes Benedict were amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salmon Eggs Benedict
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