Waited over 25 minutes for fish & chips and a cold club sandwich when we were the only table in the place. The slaw seemed old, fries were cold by the time they got to the table, silver ware was completely dirty, tiny sauces cost $1.25, glass ketchup bottle was grubby & didn’t have the lid on correctly so I shook it & it went everywhere. The club sandwich was not worth $21. Three pieces of fish came with the tiniest tarter so I asked for more and was charged, which is ridiculous when plates are overpriced as it is. You don’t get a printout for your bill, so you have no idea what up-charges there are. All said and done, quickest $60 spent on mediocrity
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Margie Goetz
I really enjoy coming to this authentic cafe. I had breakfast today and did not leave a tip as I usual do at all public eateries. The waiter ignored my order ready for pickup and after several minutes my friend got up to get it. He also said he’d bring me jam but I had to wait to eat my toast until I caught his attention. The meal of potatoes, egg and toast was delicious!
Chris Stephens
Interesting. My wife and I LOVE Nelson’s; we’re there two or three weekends a month. Today, we went in to find that they were holding three empty tables for “Parents Weekend”, and wanted us to wait for seats at the bar, which was totally full, so that they could hold tables for people that aren’t even there! Not a great way to treat regulars: we went elsewhere - not sure we’ll go back if they’re that stupid and disloyal to regulars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Eric Chardoul-Sutter
Great spot for food and a beer!
Rich W
Great food. Nice place…but…
Over an hour from order to serve. I think what knocked it down for me is I was charged $5 over menu prices.
Not the employee’s fault but an immediate refund for difference should have been offered with apology. Instead, all we got was a polite apology and that maybe new menus were going to be made. How is that ok?
How about you charge what your menu says until they come or use correction tape and stick it on or sharpie to update your menu while waiting on the new ones. Or at very least have servers inform customers of price change at time of order.
Andry Johana Vargas Martinez
I chose this place due to the great reviews and how cozy this place was. But unfortunately, my husband and I had an awful service from one the servers. We left without any meal, just with a horrible experience from this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alicia Rivera
The food was so YUMMY ✨ I love love the pancakes they were so delicious and soft
Shane Soderbom
I did not know a pancake could taste that good til now! With their farm direct maple syrup as well… delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parm Mann
The soups were amazing! Definitely made me want to come back. The Poutine wasn't my favorite(something about the gravy didn't taste right to me) but as a Canadian I applaud this charming diner for aiming to be authentic with its Poutine take.
Tam
We visited Nelson's Market for the 1st time on Saturday for brunch. We were looking for a place to eat and found it on a google search and so glad we did. Wow, what a gem! This place is so cool! The food and service was impeccable. Such nice people. Thank you for chatting with us, Ben. Great place you have and we can't wait to come back!
I've been going to Nelson's Market and bringing my kids for years, but yesterday disappointed me. I received a cup of coffee in a mug with a very obvious, clear-as-day lipstick print on the rim, which was kindly set right in front of me. I pointed it out to the server who took it away immediately, with apologies. What sat with me, is that there is a clear process/procedural problem in the kitchen if clean and dirty dishes are comingled enough to produce that type of mistake. The rest of my meal was spent unsettled, thinking that any of the dishes could be equally filthy but with no obvious lipstick marks to distinguish them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Abby Myers
Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Gorgeous historic building with a curated menu of favorites. The kitchen is small so be prepared to enjoy your time while they work through everyone’s orders. The pancakes were a standout, super fluffy and delicately tangy. You can tell the batter is made fresh and by an expert. Love this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen Cathey
Our go to place for dairy free wings. They also have great burgers and awesome beer on tap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Corey Miller
A delightful hidden gem nestled away in the neighborhood. Eggs Benny and potatoes were top notch👌
Waited over 25 minutes for fish & chips and a cold club sandwich when we were the only table in the place. The slaw seemed old, fries were cold by the time they got to the table, silver ware was completely dirty, tiny sauces cost $1.25, glass ketchup bottle was grubby & didn’t have the lid on correctly so I shook it & it went everywhere. The club sandwich was not worth $21. Three pieces of fish came with the tiniest tarter so I asked for more and was charged, which is ridiculous when plates are overpriced as it is. You don’t get a printout for your bill, so you have no idea what up-charges there are. All said and done, quickest $60 spent on mediocrity
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I really enjoy coming to this authentic cafe.
I had breakfast today and did not leave a tip as I usual do at all public eateries. The waiter ignored my order ready for pickup and after several minutes my friend got up to get it. He also said he’d bring me jam but I had to wait to eat my toast until I caught his attention. The meal of potatoes, egg and toast was delicious!
Interesting. My wife and I LOVE Nelson’s; we’re there two or three weekends a month. Today, we went in to find that they were holding three empty tables for “Parents Weekend”, and wanted us to wait for seats at the bar, which was totally full, so that they could hold tables for people that aren’t even there! Not a great way to treat regulars: we went elsewhere - not sure we’ll go back if they’re that stupid and disloyal to regulars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great spot for food and a beer!
Great food. Nice place…but…
Over an hour from order to serve. I think what knocked it down for me is I was charged $5 over menu prices.
Not the employee’s fault but an immediate refund for difference should have been offered with apology. Instead, all we got was a polite apology and that maybe new menus were going to be made. How is that ok?
How about you charge what your menu says until they come or use correction tape and stick it on or sharpie to update your menu while waiting on the new ones. Or at very least have servers inform customers of price change at time of order.
I chose this place due to the great reviews and how cozy this place was. But unfortunately, my husband and I had an awful service from one the servers. We left without any meal, just with a horrible experience from this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was so YUMMY ✨ I love love the pancakes they were so delicious and soft
I did not know a pancake could taste that good til now! With their farm direct maple syrup as well… delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The soups were amazing! Definitely made me want to come back. The Poutine wasn't my favorite(something about the gravy didn't taste right to me) but as a Canadian I applaud this charming diner for aiming to be authentic with its Poutine take.
We visited Nelson's Market for the 1st time on Saturday for brunch. We were looking for a place to eat and found it on a google search and so glad we did. Wow, what a gem! This place is so cool! The food and service was impeccable. Such nice people. Thank you for chatting with us, Ben. Great place you have and we can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food was great! Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been going to Nelson's Market and bringing my kids for years, but yesterday disappointed me. I received a cup of coffee in a mug with a very obvious, clear-as-day lipstick print on the rim, which was kindly set right in front of me. I pointed it out to the server who took it away immediately, with apologies. What sat with me, is that there is a clear process/procedural problem in the kitchen if clean and dirty dishes are comingled enough to produce that type of mistake. The rest of my meal was spent unsettled, thinking that any of the dishes could be equally filthy but with no obvious lipstick marks to distinguish them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Gorgeous historic building with a curated menu of favorites. The kitchen is small so be prepared to enjoy your time while they work through everyone’s orders. The pancakes were a standout, super fluffy and delicately tangy. You can tell the batter is made fresh and by an expert. Love this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our go to place for dairy free wings. They also have great burgers and awesome beer on tap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
A delightful hidden gem nestled away in the neighborhood. Eggs Benny and potatoes were top notch👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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