Smitty's Family Restaurant - Charlottetown in Charlottetown

449 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8K3, Canada

★★★★☆
(433 reviews)
Categories: Family restaurant

About

Smitty's™ is an all-day gathering hub for families, friends, teams, and colleagues. Our menu will appeal to everyone at the table! From our famous Smitty's™ buttermilk pancakes, waffles, skillets, and omelettes to garden fresh salads, burgers, steaks, and pasta. We even have a popular kid's menu for the smallest Smitty's™ guest! We can't wait to see you!

Website
smittys.ca
Address
449 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8K3, Canada
Plus Code
6VX6+HR Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
7:30 AM–7 PM
Monday
7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday
7 AM–2 PM
Thursday
7 AM–7 PM
Friday
7 AM–7 PM
Saturday
7 AM–7 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer 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

Photos

Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
433 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (83) prices (45) eggs benedict (8) food and service (8) skillet (7) hashbrowns (6) cold (6) brunch (4) bacon (4) crepes (3)
5 stars
212
4 stars
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★★★★★
September 29, 2024

When I was visiting PEI I came here twice for breakfast and got the same thing, bacon and pancakes. They're pancakes are so fluffy and are mouth watering. Waiters and waitresses are very kind and friendly. Would eat here everyday if I could.

★★★★★
August 24, 2024

Very busy at 11 am. Breakfast was hot and tasty. Had a #2 hashbrowns with onions, 2 sausages, and 2 eggs with toast. Excellent. Thank you

★★★★★
August 13, 2024

Fantastic! The Fisherman's Platter was delicious. The clam strips contained in the platter were melt-in-your-mouth good. Service was amazing, our waitress was phenomenal. Highly, highly recommend.

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Solid 4/5 stars. No frills restaurant with great food. I come here for the Eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce is unreal. Service is accommodating and will adjust menu items to your taste within reason. Usually quite fast and friendly too. You'll never be without a coffee refill. This place is becoming a go-to spot on the weekend.

★★★★
July 7, 2024

Went there for breakfast with the kids. The service was awesome and fast and the food was as expected... Good ole family restaurant!

★★★★
June 30, 2024

Hard pressed to find better value in Charlottetown for a sit down meal. Under $8 in 2024 for a 2 egg, choice of meat, choice of homefries, toast and jam. Place is busy for a reason, go to breakfast location if I'm not home to make myself.

★★★★★
December 2, 2021

Great breakfast items once again! A tad expensive, but you get what you pay for.. quality, taste, service... .never disappoints with the Eggs Benny!

★★★★
March 17, 2019

Fast and affordable breakfast spot. No wait for seating on a Sunday morning. We had the early bird specials for $6.49 with the added breakfast poutine- cheese and hollandaise. Pretty decent amount of food for the price. The cup of tea was a little steep- $2.50. My only complaint would be having asked for water that never came.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Excellent breakfast place, good prices, friendly service, home style diner food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great spot for breakfast, fast service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

PEI hospitality and excellent breakfast.

★★★★
September 21, 2024

One of the most dependable places in town. I ve yet to disappointed at Smitty s.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

For over 40 years, this has been my go-to restaurant to meet family and friends when I travel to PEI several times per year. Always a great breakfast! The 2 egg special and the Mixed Grill are favourite breakfasts. (I recommend the Hashbrown Potatoes with breakfast) The service is always outstanding. Refill after refill of great coffee. Breakfast loyalty program for frequent guests is a nice bonus. In summer and on weekends, arrive a bit early as there is often a lineup for seats. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Enjoyed my pancake and yoghurt in good company. Courteous servers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The food was delicious and the server was very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great service and friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Parking: Lots of parking spaces but fills up on Sunday morning with the seniors Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

great customer service and value prices :)

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Kid-friendliness: I regularly take my 4 grandchildren here for breakfast or brunch. They range in age from 8 to 16. We all find something that we like on the menu. They all enjoy this time together. Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant has accessibility

Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Cheapest restaurant I have ever been too. The gave me two sausage the size of my pinky. The bread wasnt toasted and the eggs were overdone underneath. Still yet to find even a half decent breakfast spot in Charlottetown. Servers were nice though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great breakfast menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Brought my customers here for breakfast this morning and was I ever impressed. Great food, strong coffee and good service. I had the Eggs Benedict and my customers both had the Breakfast Special #1. Would highly recommend this restaurant for a breakfast visit.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Favourite place to dine in Charlottetown and elsewhere. Menu has favorites and variety for a range of tastes. Service personable and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Mens breakfast tasty omelet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Food was tasty, served in good time and ample quality. Prices are good and we had only a couple of minutes wait. Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant is on one level, and the entrance is directly from the sidewalk

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great breakfast place

December 21, 2023

We placed an order at 4:50pm on Saturday by phone. They took the order and told us it would be ready in 20 minutes. We arrive at restaurant to 3 waitresses saying the menu you ordered off of is not ours. This menu is the one linked in Google. They said our order would take until close to prepare and gave us grief for ordering. Not sure why they took our order in the first place. Restaurant was very dirty and nobody there wanted to work. Would never eat here

December 21, 2023

Awful, just awful. Service is horrible. Cant Comme t on food as they took my order I showed to to them saying we dont have these items on our menu. I got the menu off the smittys website that is linked in Google. They told me our items would take until close to make which was 2 hours until close. Never eat here

December 21, 2023

We placed an order over the phone at 5:00pm and were told that the order for 6 would be ready in 20 minutes. When we arrived to pick it up, we were greeted with so we were going to call you but didnt have the right phone number. Your order wont be ready until close. And what you ordered isnt on the menu. When I told them I went onto the website, I was cut off and told they do not have a website. If you go onto Google Maps, there is a link to their website...anyways, the 3 waitresses walked away and left my husband and I just standing there. It was very dismissive and unprofessional. We told them to cancel our order and left. After speaking with my husband I went back in to ask for the managers information, along with the names of the people who were working. I was left standing at the front for over 8 minutes, with no explanation. Once the receptionist returned, she informed me that the manager Jamie (who has taken over the restaurant) was ready for me. Fast forward to today. I called to speak with Jamie. She was defensive and really did not want to hear what I was I saying. It felt as if I was being dismissed. I will be following up with head office but in a time like this, where people are trying to cut back on spending, which is affecting all businesses, I would have hoped a restaurant would be greatful for weekly business. I would suggest if you are looking to eat out, you go to another restaurant, one that values their customers.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food, great value and despite a large portion of the restaurant having to be closed, we were seated quickly and service was excellent !! Great place alone or in a group !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I thought it was good all round. Went there between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., it was busy but after a 15 minute wait we got a seat. Free water as is normal here, friendly service, endless coffee and quick service with delicious food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The filly melt was on special. It was very good for what it cost. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and what was brought to the table. They dont have ginger ale. The house used some seven up and Pepsi to attempt a knockoff substitution on the fly. Kid-friendliness: This restaurant has kids menu and toys and child treats on the way out the door. Wheelchair accessibility: They have a door wide enough, tables with removable seats. There was a gentleman there in a wheelchair and seemed to get around here well enough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Chipotle crispy chicken wrap... all I have to say

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I love Smittys Restaurant. The food and service are excellent. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Its definitely one of my favorite places to eat. Dietary restrictions: My wife is a diabetic and they are great for dietary restrictions.

December 21, 2023

The worst Alfredo pasta. Wastage of money.. first and last time to visit Smitty

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent service and breakfast for a reasonable price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Awesome experience. The beautiful cute tall lady at the coffee station and joyful waitress were both friendly, helpful and made sure we were comfortable .

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Super breakfast spot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The best breakfast spot going.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The staff are very friendly, a big delicious dish of traditional breakfast we usually have there. The egg Benedict is highly recommended. It is very quick and cheap price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had the hot turkey sandwich special under 11 dollars. Came with mashed potatoes carrots and loved the bit of turnip (scoop of vanilla too). Poutine was great. Quality curds, gravy and fries. Will come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fast service, friendly staff, good menus, excellent food, claen restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This was great service was super fast food was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food, almost couldnt eat it all!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Perfect for families

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always fast and tasty.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

While substitutions for vegetarians are most often willingly accepted in most Smitty s restaurants at no extra cost, that was not the case today at this Smitty s restaurant in Charlottetown, PEI. The only Eggs Benedict offerings included ham or bacon. We asked to substitute the meat with a slice of tomatoes. We were told that it would be an additional charge of 50 cents each. Shame on you!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Coffee is the best in the city and there eggs benny arw just ad amazing

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent cuisine and impeccable service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Good child selection and a good size portion Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Reasonably priced breakfast options, cheerful and attentive staff. My top choice for 7am breakfast spot now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Busy spot, good food! The western skillet is must try!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Emily served us very nice!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always enjoy the relatively inexpensive breakfast options at Smiittys plus the coffee is hot and keeps coming.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time eating at this restaurant. Great service and food. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Love the place, cheap food and friendly servers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Had a lovely chowder here, take out because of the pandemic, but it was ready for pickup and staff were friendly and courteous.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great little home style restaurant. Food is good. They need some upgrading. But staff are very friendly. Breakfast is great. 3 things I noticed, outdated, could use some TLC, its freezing inside, and never should you vaccuum while customers are eating. Very unprofessional, also my husband has had a stroke, he mobility is not great, and I had to make sure he lifted his feet over the cords, which is not an easy task!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Really good service & friendly. I had the country big breakfast, wasnt bad. I probably wont need to eat again till dinner. Added onions to the hashbrowns, nice touch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We love their breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, delicious food. We go every week.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great Skillet...hit the spot

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Being on the road all the time for work it s hard to find a good breakfast place, but this is one of the best for me, there pan fried hash browns were great. Five stars for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good breakfast, quick. Maybe a touch expensive so load up on the bottomless coffee.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

AWFUL customer service. Tried to place an order and was told they don t make most things from their online menu ..? The woman on the phone was extremely rude and actually hung up on me as I was saying sorry for the confusion! Never returning and would NEVER recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Price quality is not bad

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Foods good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Delicious breakfast! Staff are friendly and courteous, we were there when it was very busy and the food was still quick and staff managed through the rush with ease! Definitely returning!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is the hidden gem of Charlottetown. This is what every diner should aspire to be. Authentic atmosphere, quality food, exceptional service.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was decent and the prices arent too bad either but the service was abysmal. Our waitress forgot about us and it took over 15 minutes to get her to take our order. She was extremely rude and very unpleasant. She forgot a bunch of items and gave us an attitude when we asked about it. This was such a bad experience we probably wont be back.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was good. Service was terrible our waitress was rude and we barely saw her. She forgot our drinks until we were almost done our meal. Price was high for small portions.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

We had a great lunch there. Good food, reasonably priced & fantastic service by Theresa Thumbs Up!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great breakfast spot with quality foodand very kind servers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best breakfast around,

★★★★
December 21, 2022

It was yummy

★★
December 21, 2021

Smittys is usually really good, but the service this time was subpar. I had coffee with my breakfast, and they after getting my first cup, they came around 5 minutes later asking if I wanted any more. They didnt ask again the rest of the meal and when I had finished and the waitress asked how things were and if I needed anything, I asked for some more coffee. Rather than her getting me some she told me Oh someone should be around. After waiting another 10 minutes I just left. The restaurant was not busy at all, and there were plenty of staff walking by us, me with my coffee cup at the edge of the table with milk all ready to go. Would have been nice if the lady just grabbed me some coffee when I asked. Like I said its usually good but this left me feeling pretty upset.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Nothing exciting or adventurous on the menu, but it is a decent enough place to get an inexpensive breakfast. Everything is pretty inoffensive if you are dining with picky eaters.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Pleasant and filling.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

best breakfast on the iland, price, speed and service is top notch!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great breakfast

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great breakfast!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great place to eat, everyone is super friendly

★★
December 21, 2021

Nice place. Reasonable prices and fast service. .. But if you force masks in there then I gotta give you only 2 stars. I know its law but its still propaganda

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good food good service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good food ,good prices ,great service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great food, price is more than other places but the quality of the food is better and I would rather pay a tiny bit more and receive a higher quality product. Service was very very good and never an empty cup of excellent quality coffee in the place with how well they keep everyone topped up. I will definitely be back here.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Extremely pushy on the coffee and tea question

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Before going to this restaurant, I looked at the menu on their website. The full menu was posted and there was no mention of any significant changes to their menu. When I arrived at the restaurant, I was completely dismayed by the two page menu, greatly reduced from what is on the website. The explanation that because of COVID they had to reduce their menu doesnt make a whole lot of sense to me, as Ive seen other restaurants either keep their full menu or add to it. What I was looking forward to was having a nice vegetarian meal. Unfortunately, all of the full vegetarian options are completely removed from this modified menu. Someone needs to update the website to address the current situation. The food was mediocre, but not terrible.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Friendly staff

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good food great service

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Dated looking decor but very friendly staff and the breakfast was delicious and plentiful!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great traditional breakfast, prices and service are good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good food at fair prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I really enjoy it!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I hadn t been in years and decided to stop in, it is quite pricy for what you receive. The food was good but not for $20 a meal. The waitresses were very sweet and informed us that it had been a busier than normal Sunday evening, so the service was a little slow. Things like that happen, we weren t upset. The waitresses were very clearly doing their best!! I would visit again to try the breakfast.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great spot for breakfast . Friendly staff , service was good . Reasonable prices.

December 21, 2021

Worst place Ive ever eaten. Service was horrible. They forgot half our order, some of ones order was on anothers plate and food was cold and soggy. Do not recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great breakfast~good serving

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Awesome place, great food and great employees

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Enjoyed a brunch with my family, food was okay, hashbrowns were burnt, eggs were overcooked.. it was okay but room for improvements for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Best breakfast poutine Ive ever had! Great breakfast specials for those that are up early, and the most friendly staff that have ever served me!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Delicious food and prompt service.

★★
December 21, 2020

The food took over 30 minutes to be served and when I received it it was cold. The prices are not reasonable and I paid way too much for what I got. Dont recommend

★★★★
December 21, 2020

Good food and good service. Bought the waffle mix and was not disappointed!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

We have always enjoyed the atmosphere at Smittys. The meals are delicious. My husband and l go once a month for breakfast. Our breakfast date.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great home cooking style meals...breakfast is our fave!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Proper social distancing, great food and service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Fast service and tasty brunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Fast, courteous service. Staff is following Covid-19 safety precautions, but not wearing masks. Fantastic breakfast at a good price!

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

I tried viewing the menu online but what a FRUSTRATING experience that was. When trying to view the menu, it asks if want to Download the PDF? but when you click on that, you receive a 404 Error message stating that the page is unavailable. Then it shows images of pages of the menu which your supposed to click on the page you want to view. Yeah right! When you click on an image like the breakfast menu for example, the page will open but you have about 3 seconds to read it before you get kick back to the main page!! If a company the size of Smitty s can t even have a website that works, it tells you a lot about what you can expect at one of their restaurants. We were considering go their for a meal while we re in Charlottetown on a short vacation BUT, I guess we ll SKIP this place!! Check your website once in awhile people and FIX IT!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great breakfast! Great service! Great food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great breakfast! Best pan fried hashbrowns, with onions, that I have ever eaten! I order tea, because the only part of Smittys breakfast that I dont like is the coffee. It is just too weak in my opinion. Otherwise, great bang for my buck! And our server Amy was super!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Nice Sunday breakfast safely served. Eggs Bene tasty. Side fruit a bit off. Pancakes very nice with crispy bacon.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great food reasonable prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Very good

December 21, 2020

Worst experience! Rude waitress stupidly expensive for breakfast!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

If you enjoy packed, noisy family restaurants with fairly average food, youll love it here. And if youre like Kevin Hood, the reviewer below me, youll especially love the fact they dont wear masks while in extremely close proximity with customers, during a pandemic, because the staff at Smittys dont listen to no media brainwashin! True heroes, Kevin, true heroes.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

My second best breakfast restaurant jn town, super friendly staff, must try their milkshakes.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Too expensive for what you get, which isnt very good anyway. I would go somewhere else

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

The best Eggs Benedict ever!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great service and great food!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great Staff

★★★
December 21, 2019

Food was good, but no better than anywhere else for breakfast. Found that the prices have increased substantially.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Really good food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Best breakfast place in PEI

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Yummy

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Great staff, great food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Fantastic apple pie

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Delightful service staff, good food and it was busy busy busy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Loved it

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good service and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Enjoyed breakfast here. Portions are generous and prices reasonable.

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Overpriced compared to other local diners and much worse quality of both food and service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Super good, not so expensive and always well served

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great food friendly staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great Service. Food was wonderful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The managers breakfast specials are massive and cheaper than some of the other competitors out there. 6.50 a plate I m impressed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great staff...good service. Well stocked shelves.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

They seem to be losing some of their flavor

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Fantastic! After the hurricane they were one of few resturants open. They were very organized and efficient. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great food and friendly service

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Service was great, food was awesome and fast!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Awesome food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Delicious food, friendly service

★★
December 21, 2019

food was bland and restaurant wasnt clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Not sure why I havent visited this spot more often. I felt welcomed and comfortable dining alone or in a group. Friendly staff, and fantastic food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Very accommodating. Was able to get business work done at a corner table in peace. Great food. Great atmosphere. Calming.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

They have the best burgers I have ever tasted! I will be coming back here soon

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great food an service