Nicks in Bracebridge

146 Kimberley Ave, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z9, Canada

★★★★☆
(846 reviews)
Categories: American restaurant Breakfast restaurant Restaurant
Website
facebook.com
Address
146 Kimberley Ave, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z9, Canada
Plus Code
2MVP+44 Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
7 AM–7 PM
Thursday
7 AM–7 PM
Friday
7 AM–8 PM
Saturday
7 AM–7 PM
Sunday
7 AM–7 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
846 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (155) patio (26) peameal bacon (16) servings (14) home fries (13) porch (10) eggs benedict (10) poutine (9) value (8) fish and chips (6)
5 stars
500
4 stars
197
3 stars
72
2 stars
27
1 stars
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★★★★★
September 29, 2024

We've lived here for 10 years and never been to Nicks before today. We were both so so imprssed. The ambience, the pricing and the quality of food was absolutely beyond our expectations. Truly a new favourite of ours

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great experience with homemade food and a cozy ambiance. We’ll definitely be back for sure.Thanks for the great service.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Fantastic historic feel house, the food was delicious and very reasonably price. The outside patio, deck and eating areas are tasteful with a nice open feel to them . Staff were attentive and meal was prepped and served quickly. It has a small town vibe even though bracebridge has grown. Keep an eye out for the daily specials and bring a used book for for their free "take a book" section. Oh also the peameal bacon was the best I've had, and the home fry potatos were free of annoying seasonings like a lot of restaurants. They must be homemade.

★★★★
May 30, 2024

Good Greek style family restaurant. Food was good and fresh. Loved their environment.

★★★★★
May 28, 2024

Overall It’s less oily than other breakfast place, which I believe they probably added some water when pan frying they peameal bacon. Service and the view are amazing! It’s a cozy local family run breakfast place

★★★★★
January 29, 2024

Nicks is a must visit breakfast place if you are in or around Bracebridge. They have an elaborate menu and the breakfast we ordered was very tasty. They make you feel welcomed and serve you with a smile. Will definitely visit them again

★★★★★
May 21, 2023

Nice home like breakfast style, with the locals. Definitely loved the atmosphere. Very accommodating. When you order, try the off menu or ask for "eggs benedict on steak" you can add mushrooms and onion if you like. It was definitely heavy, and filling.

★★★
August 8, 2021

Service was a little slow but understandable because there was only one waitress working for the whole restaurant. Food was reasonably priced and had great portion sizes. We ordered the small salad and it looked more like a large (which was a pleasant surprise). The all day breakfast was also great, there was a ton of bacon.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Best home cooked meals! Try the pizza to go!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Awesome breakfast!!

November 23, 2024

Love their liver & onions. Nice people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Nick and the staff are charming Great servings Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

I always enjoy the food , and the wait staff is very friendly!

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Not bad food, but the place is old, dinghy, and needs a complete deep clean. It needs a complete overhaul.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

We had fish and chips. Good value for the price we paid. One of the best fish and chips we had eaten, if not the best. Service was friendly and ambience of the place was fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

This is a cosy and comfortable place to bring your children or loved ones. We had a romantic brunch on the front porch. Parking: There is plenty of parking beside the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: Babies and children are welcome and there is plenty of room for groups or parties .

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Had dinner here out of season so not many people here, very friendly servers! Food was OK...small portions

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

This was a very pleasant experience. My wife & I enjoyed the breakfast. The staff was very pleasant to talk to.

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Decent food for good value. Highlight was the very friendly service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Love this place. Food was awesome.Lady who served us is a kind and caring person. The price was decent. We look forward to going again :) Kid-friendliness: They had colouring crayons and paper to keep busy :)

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Best pizza that Ive had in the Bracebridge area!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

This is our family s favourite restaurant. Food is always amazing, staff are the best, service always excellent. They have a wide range of dishes, including the best pizza and all-day breakfast. Recommend this place to everyone!

★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Even less than average. Food is average, service is poor. Very outdated, maybe classic but offering nothing special. Needs to reconsider its menu and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Super busy! Food is great. You have to pay n at cashier which can have a long line up! I d rather sitata table and pay there rhan having to stand in a long line up. Thats why I deducted the star for service Food : 5/5

July 21, 2024

Our family of 5 was at the waiting older waitress just looked at us then pass us by several times without any acknowledgement whatsoever. So we left and went with our favorite place, Chucks roadhouse where the service is great at any location weve been through.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Great food. Good times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great breakfast place. While I was there I was told an interesting story about a Circus elephant that was apparently buried in the front yard many decades ago. Anyway, the food was really good and was also very good value!

★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Super disappointed & I say that as someone who rarely leaves a bad review. Stopped for breakfast on our way to Huntsville and wouldn t do it again. The waitress who sat us walked past us and more than once started trash talking to us about our server taking forever to get to us. Yes we had to wait but as business owners ourselves, we would be disgusted if our employees did this. The food was mediocre at best. We love a good greasy spoon breakfast but this won t be a restaurant we repeat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Ate fish and chips on the porch. Taste was good but prefer a crispier crust. Fries and salad were excellent. Food and tea were $22 (+tip).

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

As always the food was delicious! My coworkers and I love coming here for breakfast. Were never disappointed and the service is always great.

June 21, 2024

If I could leave a 0 star I would, what an absolute cluster. We come here every year but will never be back, I don t normally leave bad reviews but my god. Food came out cold, waited 40 minutes for my wife and two year olds food to come told a server we are still waiting on it and then the waitress comes up with a bill and I said well there s why my child and wife are still hungry their order was never put through. Ended up leaving without them even getting fed. And it wasn t just us, the table next to us had missing food and had to wait 20 minutes just to get cashed out we heard them swearing about it and rightfully so. Monkeys could have put on a better service

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Chicken Slovaki dinner was amazing

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Best place in town, pizza its fantastic and poutine with fried onions its top teir

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Love it. Best place for real home cooked meals. Great prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Very lovely place. Felt homely and not so fancy in a good way. Reasonable price, good portion and great service. Though it took some time to get the food after order, it was worth the wait. Pizza, sandwich and kids lasagna was all delicious. Have given the most tip %. They deserve it. Totally recommend to any one visiting bracebridge.

★★★
May 21, 2024

We have been here many many times and have always enjoyed our meal. Unfortunately this time we weren t so lucky. I had lasagna which I have had before and enjoyed it. They have changed it to be not a layered lasagna but more of a pasta dish and was not good at all. All noodle and lacking in the rest. Will I go back? Ya but will keep an eye on quality as it has been slipping the last few times. Hope this helps someone. Cheers

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Tims food (the owner) is fantastic. They put out food very fast and its delicious!! The takeout is amazing, and his pizzas are to die for.. however, they are short staffed in the front of the house, so be prepared to wait for a table if they are busy. The wait staff is clearly overworked, which is understandable when its busy. Its hard to get good people to work now a days.. anyway. Love this place!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Best homestyle food in Muskoka.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Best pizza Ive had by far. Tim in the back is a beauty. Was in tge area for a hockey tournament, supplied 14 large pizzas in short order. Will be returning if ever in the area again.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Quaint local restaurant that feels like its been around forever. Favourite go to for Breakfast for many locals.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

#The food here is very delicious#

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Best hearty breakfast I have had in ages. Amazing service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Food portions were big, the service was great, our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the Julienne salad, which was great, and others ordered the grilled cheese sandwiches, which was crispy and flavourful. Background music was good and not too loud. Also mentioning that theyre licensed. Enjoyed a Corona.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Amazing staff, amazing service, amazing food. 10/10 would go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great place, love turning a vintage home in to a restaurant.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Delicious breakfast and friendly service, well be back!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

I never write reviews but I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge our wonderful service tonight. We were nervous to take our 2 and 4 year old out for dinner, but we were warmly welcomed by our server, Susan. She was so kind, patient, and even played with our kids when they got restless and allowed us to eat. The owner came out and was very friendly and personable. We will definitely be returning! Thank-you!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Hostess was friendly and accommodating - service was great - food portions were very generous. Cocount cream pie was to die for !!!! Ceasers were just right !! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

This is my favourite restaurant in Canada to visit! My wife and I always look forward to our visit to Bracebridge. Yesterday we introduced my niece and brother in law to you guys and both were absolutely thrilled with breakfast

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Such a lovely restaurant. Whether you go as a couple or a family it is very inviting . Service was very quick and staff were super friendly . Definitely recommend

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Great pizza!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Tried the grilled chicken and its so good. Thanks again !!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nicks was open Dec.26. All breakfast ingredients (bacon, sausage, home fries) were deep-fried. Eggs looked like quail ones. Greek salad with ton of vinegar and with just trace of oil. Staff nice and friendly. With better quality of cooking it would be nice place.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food is always great. If you like toasted westerns they have the best. Very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food, good environment, sweet lady! Nice breakfast and lunch place for families

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is always great and the staff are friendly! Always a pleasure Kid-friendliness: Love the books and coloring options for the kids

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Been coming here since I was a kid , always great fast and friendly service , food is amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food Was great. Service was fast. For 7am

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The best best best. Food wow I had the Greek omelette and it was cooked well The customer service is something I totally totally loved

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was just ok.... everything was burnt... except the eggs.. the toast black... the bacon... was bad!!!! Do yourself a favor and drive and extra 20 mins to huntsville and go to The Local!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service for sure, the food was so so but the portions were very generous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What a lovely place for breakfast! Service was extremely friendly and good food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place for a night or evening out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great breakfast place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had dinner here while in Bracebridge,food and service were good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place i always get the pizza its amazing best pizza Ive ever eaten. The serves is great always feel so welcome we come from Huntsville just to eat there and the portion sizes are big the breakfast so good all i can say is yummy you have to easy there

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Need more stars! Id give a 10 The decor is well ... its okay but the FOOD is FABULOUS!!! I describe it as going to Aunt Bettys place cuz shes great at everything she cooks but gosh darn everyone is either too busy working or eating to worry about fancy-ing up the decor! Want fantastic? Sit down and enjoy... everything tastes great

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food very friendly service. Great options. Love the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great local place in Bracebridge. Lots of food, nice and hot.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We went to Nicks for a late lunch, service was great! Super friendly and pleasant service and the food was fresh and delicious!! My kids loved it and so did we, the Greek pizza was delicious! We will definitely be back:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best place in bracebridge for breakfast...served all day Its not the Ritz but its authentic, clean, friendly and very homy. Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great small town atmosphere run by a great family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great customer service amazing food with very reasonable prices. Forget those chain pizza restaurants if you want the best pizza go to Nicks they truly have the best pizza I ve tasted. Plus what they consider a small would be a medium everywhere else. My wife had the chicken club with poutine sorry no photo but she was very pleased fresh grilled chicken with all the fixing s Nicks definitely has a dish for any taste plus mouthwatering specials

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food!! Good price and fast and flavourful!!!! Server was amazing too, great personality and lots of fun!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wonderful family restaurant. I cant wait to go back.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Service is great, as well as the food. Lots of choice on the menu for breakfast. They do not skimp on the quantity of food. Better be hungry.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Parking: Not wheel chair friendly Kid-friendliness: Kids menu Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fantastic breakfast, eggs were perfectly poached and the peameal bacon, wow. Really good coffee.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Not my favorite restaurant. 0

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

WOW, JUST WOW!! THE PRICE WAS GOOD AND FOOD AND PORTIONS AMAZING!! Its been a long time since Ive had good food like this, pizza and chicken parm was good! The parm could have been for 2 meals. This was my first visit but will not be my last!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I was in town to visit my cousin and we went over for Eggs Benedict - it was perfect and I loved the small town charm! Looking forward to returning again next time Im up north!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Loved the old house it was in and how all the original charachter was preserved. The staff was super friendly but not the fastest service and the roast beef on a bun special I had was just ok. And the soup that came with it was ok as well. Tasted homemade. The jalapeño poppers were THE BEST! Would eat here again and try something different.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice family place good breakfast fair price and GREAT staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Foods always delicious and the service is always great!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent pizza

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such a cute spot with a unique vibe, enjoy3d the breakfast food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had a wonderful dinner with the family

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always good food and a good atmosphere when you go to Nicks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful food, generous portions, good service, good prices, but you probably wont have room for dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice staff, beautiful setting in historic house, delicious food. Parking: Ample

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was delicious!!! Staff was friendly and fast. Cool decor. Cash or Debit only, side note their coffee was really good compared to other diners Ive been too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My toast wasnt burnt to a crisp for the first time today. Even when it is, its the best breakfast in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A charming restaurant in a splendid building where you are warmly welcomed. The service is fast and quality. Simple and good food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great place breakfast was excellent

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Portions were a fair size. On the downside, they were very understaffed, yet our waitress was very friendly and efficient. Made our date night on the porch enjoyable. Thank you. This year, we dined inside this June 1, 2023. Very enjoyable. Thank you again

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We finally went back after the long Covid interruptus. The food is fantastic. Unlike most restaurants I like most things on the menu, and I expected the prices to be much higher than they are after all that inflation over Covid. Unique dining experience with the converted, almost musty, very old house! Highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food wasnt the best, but the service and atmosphere were amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nicest breakfast in Bracebridge. Go for the hungry mans special Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent portions!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time here, had one of there hungry mans breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

20 years ago, I used to order the chicken fettuccine because it was outstanding. Having since moved away and was back in the area on vacation, I wanted to try it again. 20 years later, Tim is still knocking it out of the park!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great portions great food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Sunday of Canada Day weekend and with the cars in the parking lot I was worried we d be there for hours but we were seated outside on their veranda, orders taken and food came quickly. Standard breakfast fair done right. Great stop, would come back

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We were staying locally for the weekend 2 weeks ago and were looking for a low key restaurant with real food. Oh my goodness this place hit the spot! We came for dinner on the Friday and had the prime rib, easily the best Ive ever eaten! We came back the following night for the best pizza EVER, I kid you not! Then on Sunday morning we came for the eggs Benedict and they didnt disappoint! I actually love this place so much were returning tomorrow for lunch with the rest of the family and I cant wait! If youre looking for excellent food, great prices, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff...this is it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food and service is always great. The owner always comes out to chat. Love the homestyle gems like Nicks Kid-friendliness: Highchairs and colouring books available

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Truly a hidden gem. Great friendly staff, amazing food at reasonable prices, huge portions. Highly recommend. (Summer 2022) 2023 summer update: still fantastic. Fresh, delicious, will return each time we are in the area. Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great value , best pizza around !

December 21, 2023

Stopped for lunch. They were not busy. Sign at front said to wait to be seated. Waited - nobody acknowledged. Went to the cashier, asked for a table - she said to sit anywhere. Sat at a table, waited approx. 15 minutes, nobody came - so we left

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The family and I have always enjoyed visiting Nicks for a dinner while on vacation in Bracebridge. Every meal has always been delicious and large portions!!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Breakfast is good, quick and tasty, great service. Restaurant is in a lovely large vintage home in the town Indoor, porch and patio seating. Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

good food, but the service not so much. Needs a bit of work.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice place for breakfast. Food was great, service was good. Nice old house converted into a restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was great and the portion sizes were huge. Parking: Decent size lot had no issues finding parking for the 3 cars in our group Kid-friendliness: They did have a kids menu they brought out for us

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Server could have been a bit more courtiest.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fantastic breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

always a guarantee of being yummy. Big portions mean leftovers! Even though staffing is clearly short staffed-they do a great job at connecting, getting food out and ensuring everyone is treated well. A true gem. Make sure to sit out on the patio for a late brunch. Ask about the elephant buried in the front parking lot!!!! Its true!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing place! Our server Zoe was very patient and sweet even when we were having difficulty. Amazing service and food and a wonderful place to go!:)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best breakfast in years.

December 21, 2023

Service was so bad they wanted us to basically serve ourselves. Once we sat ourselves the same server who told us sit anywhere you like then proceeded to tell us that despite having no type of signage on the table the one we had chosen was in fact reserved . Not great customer service. The atmosphere was nice in a beautiful old building. Unfortunately the ambiance was ruined by such poor service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First of all a friend recomended them so we had to check this place out. A lovely indoor+outdoor seatting are, we chose outdoor due to good whether. Our server was very helpful, got us our table ready and got us water. I am vegetarian and orderd pizza, a medium (14) size with mozzarella, green olives and mushrooms. My friend got a steak, came with fries and in a bun(?) we thought weird but was good. Everything was delicious. I would reccomend getting the small pizza if it is for 1 person, a medium is enogh for 2 people. I will recomend this place to my friends as well. Vegetarian options: Not too many but the pizza was good and you can ask for no meat on anything including meat.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

No vegan options other then home fries and juice. The service was great though, very friendly staff. Vegetarian options: No vegan options Dietary restrictions: No vegan options Parking: Some parking Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent breakfast and really good coffee

December 21, 2023

Pancakes were very dry, bacon was burnt, cook was extremely rude Eggs were burnt and crispy. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

wicked experience and great people love the place

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Pancakes were burned and the ones that werent were super dry and no amount of maple syrup made them edible ..the Greek omelette was dry and didnt taste fresh..coffee was ok but they served them in small cups only. we didnt complain and they didnt even ask why we left all 5 serving of our pancakes ..French toast was ok and the hungry man breakfast was ok too... you get what you pay for I wouldnt recommend this place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Disappointed. Food was low grade and the atmosphere not the most inviting. Prices IMO too high. Not a place for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was excellent, and the staff took 15 mins to take orders and served me much after others who came after me, I felt like I was ignored

★★★★
December 21, 2023

My family was looking online for a family restaurant to have dinner Sept 16, 2023. We found Nick s family restaurant. We were not disappointed. The waiter and waitresses where very friendly and welcoming. We ordered our food and it was served in 15 mins. It arrived piping hot, fresh and tasty with good portion size for the price. We ordered a variety of chicken dishes, the chicken was a real chicken breast not chicken patties. The highest dish we ordered was $16.95. I will definitely recommend Nick s family restaurant to my family and friends. One funny side note that would be memorable for our family, was the fact that I managed to lock myself in the bathroom. This was certainly not the restaurants fault or anyone working there. Wheelchair accessibility: My wife walks with a cane and found it difficult to navigate the stairs especially the first step. In front of the steps there are irregular stones that can be a tripping hazard.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Service was a bit slow.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Down to earth breakfast place. The eggs and toast were first rate. The peameal bacon was outstanding. It obviously came from a local butcher. Its nearly impossible to find these days. If youre in Bracebridge, you have to have this Peameal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Quaint little place sat on the patio . Food was good

December 21, 2023

My husband and I visited this restaurant earlier today for breakfast after reading reviews which indicated that this place was a hidden gem. It was busy when we arrived, so I was prepared to wait and looked forward to a pleasant and delicious meal. We were thrilled to be offered seats outdoors within minutes of arrival. There was only 1 staff member to attend 10+ tables, again, we were prepared to wait--after all this was a hidden gem-- the surroundings were pleasant and we were not in a hurry. The food was ordinary, nothing special that you couldnt get in an ordinary diner but that was okay, were in Muskoka and its a beautiful fall day! Our waitress was definitely having a bad day, she never smiled or exchanged pleasantries, no eye contact and not once did she ask if we needed anything after our meal was served. We received 1 cup of coffee, no refill. We asked for water, which after waiting for half an hour was nowhere to be seen. I proceeded to walk inside to see if I could get some when I saw the waitress with a tray of drinks including water. I smiled and said oh, I see you have our water, she literally whizzed past me without a word and walked toward my table. I ordered french toast and my husband ordered apple juice which were never served but was on the bill, we had to remind her to remove the french toast. Ten percent was added automatically to the bill for a tip which was definitely not deserved. Now just in case someone thinks that she was too busy hence the total lack of service let me just say I did hear her ask three groups of diners if everything was okay. So Im wondering was it just us? Two visible minority individuals who were treated as though we were in the wrong place. Horrible. I dont recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially if youre a BIPOC!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went for breakfast - We both had the traditional eggs/sausage/home fries/toast. Food was good. Homefries werent exactly to my taste, but everything was as expected. Service was good, despite them being packed while we were there. The old house has interesting history, with information displayed on a fireplace in the dining area. Certainly a worthwhile stop!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food ,service was great and helpful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great Pizzas and Excellent Breakfast. Great service!! Thanks!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good food with large potions and friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The staff was very pleasant, friendly the food was amazing i had the hungry man 2 which came with 2 slices of French toast, 2 slices of bacon 2 slices of sausages and 2 slices of peameal bacon, and 2 eggs of choice,and home fries so much food I could not finish, and i took a doggy bag or takeout box with me. The setting is a house converted into a restaurant. Lovely lighting tea and coffee very good. I really recommend anyone.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food great as always. Friendly staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great tasting fish and chips.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I ate there once for breakfast. It wasnt great. It was truly amazing the best food I ever had in a long time. Great staff they have. A friend of Paul. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The waitresses are very busy and dont have time or attention for all the customers. There is a lack of workers. Furthermore, the coffee, which should have been very hot, was cold. And the chicacara was not completed often.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was good, the atmosphere was nice, the server was prompt and delivered exactly what we ordered. The beef barley soup was nice. I had the chicken lettuce and tomato sandwich with fries, very happy

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went by chance amazing food everything was so great!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Kind of basic eatery in an old house...food ok...service was nice

December 21, 2023

Their website states a two egg breakfast for 9.99. Not being on the in house menu, we asked if it was available. We were told yes, so my wife and I ordered it. When we received the bill we were charged for the three egg breakfast. I brought it to the attention of server but she wouldn t change it, saying we charge the same regardless . I questioned that but she wouldn t budge. I said that s fine then but we ll never return. She said that s fine, okay . On top of that the restrooms smelled like urine and we got a jam packet that obviously taken off someone s plate. It was covered in peanut butter and egg. Two coffees and two two egg breakfast cost us $35.00.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This restaurant has a very pleasant, friendly ambience. The service was very efficient and friendly. The food was delicious and tastefully presented.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great pizza and souvlaki.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Visited here for lunch today and what a great spot. We brought our little guy and the service and food were amazing. We struggle with finding a good place to eat that accepts a toddler. This place was welcoming and so accommodating. Prices are beyond great and food is awesome. We will be back! Parking: Lots of parking easy with any vehicle or trailer Kid-friendliness: Super friendly and has high chairs. Staff where amazing with out 1 year old.

December 21, 2022

Horrible service I m assuming it was nick that was our server and he is very rude, food was gross and over priced. Loose boards on the steps loose railing, toilet not secured to the floor and dirty. After a fantastic day at Santa s village we end it off in this dump. Shut this place down

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I love this restaurant it was one of my favorites to eat at love the pizza love the poutine but I just cant understand how this restaurant can charge five extra dollars for an egg white omelette most restaurants are a dollar to two its hard enough eating healthy when you have to let alone being robbed to do it if you dont want to serve them and thats why your price is so high just take it off the menu very disappointing when you think you can go to a restaurant and eat healthy and find you just getting robbed again the food is terrific I used to eat their poutine and pizza when I could stay away my friend talked me into retuning gave them second chance their food was discusting.they just dont care anymore.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Breakfast was amazing. The peameal bacon was not slices it was a steak. And the waitresses were absolutely amazing and very friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This place is quite popular so go a bit early if you can. Food was good and fresh. Service was quite good too though the day we were there it looked like only two waitresses were there and they could probably use more help. The patio seating is quite nice given the weather now.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I was looking forward to checking this place out all week while in Bracebridge, come to Saturday evening for dinner and they closed at 3pm. Wish I could have tried the menu with the family, unfortunately I couldnt get a chance to try it so I cant give it a good review. Ended up going to another local restaurant in town with a good selection of food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Quaint small patio,friendly server and good food reasonable prices

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice little breakfast joint, looks like it might be an old hotel or building, we stopped here on our way home from up north. The breakfast was good especially the home fries. Only con was the tables were quite close to each other we found, wouldve liked a little more space between us and the next one.

★★
December 21, 2022

Very poor experience today, not sure how they ve managed 4.2 stars on 600+ reviews. Patiently waited 10-15mins for a table, as service staff passed us repeatedly without saying a word. Watched locals come in and get menus and drinks long before us after waiting that long just to get a seat. French toast was cold, coffee was awful, eggs benny were lumpy, pancakes fell apart as soon as syrup hit them how do you mess up pancakes???! No one came by to even tell them about it. First and last visit to Nicks.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fried potatoes were cold, so the was the coffee and toast was overly greasy. The egg omelette was good. Would be a good idea to have a small jam/marmalade tray on the table. Perhaps lunch is better.

★★★
December 21, 2022

Food is so good .but the service is terrible . We order coffee and pancakes they never come to our table evenly we told one waitress two times but they were like another person will come and take your order and nobody came.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

They were understaffed on Labour Day Monday but the staff working did a fabulous job! Great food. Good timing. Amazing service.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This rating is based on the service and staff only, because i didnt get the chance to try the food. I came to the restaurant for brunch, no one at the door, waited for 3-5 minutes no one showed up. I went inside, saw the first waitress, and she avoided me, i reached out politely to another, she said, sorry i am busy and went away. I went to the third one, she told me i cant be here and i should wait at the door. I told her I have been waiting with another around 15 persons lined up there , could someone please talk to us or start a waiting list at least ! she pushed back and told me i have to wait at the door all the staff is busy. 10 mins later the line got longer and frustrated, another person went inside and talk to the servants, and they pushed back same way. After waiting for 20 mins nothing happened i decided to leave. I understand being short-staffed is something but such a rude staff doesnt deserve to be in business. It takes 2 sec to come to the door to check what is happening!! Remember 2020, you were dying to have client! Now you are treating them this way.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Awesome food, great staff

December 21, 2022

Awful experience. Me and my family went there for lunch . We were there for well over an hour , it wasnt particularly busy ,and no-one even acknowledged us , offered us a menu or asked us if we wanted drinks while we were waiting. We felt neglected and in the end we left without ordering anything . Just a negative experience and I have no intention of going back there anytime soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing breakfast. Massive portions.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Delicious breakfast; friendly, efficient service, and very decently priced. 10/10 would recommend for a cosy meal - although it was rather cold in the dining room and we had to keep our jackets on while we ate.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good service. The food was good. The price was ok. Its in an old house that could use some serious redecorating. The washrooms were disgusting. Id go there again. Being visitors, well likely never be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We were driving through Bracebridge and found Nicks. They were really busy but we got a seat. We ordered two breakfast and hot Turkey. Everything was very tasty and hot. Service and food was quick. Don t go for the ambiance because it needs updating but we were happy with the friendly staff and our meals. Will be back again Parking: Lots of parking available. Wheelchair accessibility: Quite a lot of stairs at entrance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very good family restaurant to visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Always my 1st choice for breakfast

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is a nice little local restaurant. We ordered a western sandwich and it had so much of the egg mixture on it that we couldnt finish our sandwiches. The salad was good and they gave you a bottle of dressing and you could put on as much as you wanted which was good. Unfortunately the bottle was quite sticky and needed wiping.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great place for breakfast!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good food. Generous portions. Good price.