Roosters Bistro in Thunder Bay

Best breakfast in town.

They have some vegan options. The wrap and the Bowl are very tasty.

I heard of roosters through family, and boy was I glad I did. Theyve got some of the best food in town and their breakfast/brunch menu is amazing. The staff is always friendly, the food never disappoints and its always just an overall great time. I cant recommend roosters enough! 11/10 forsure. Updated Nov 23 2024: Still great food, but service has severely dwindled. There was an event downtown today so it was busier than usual but the servers seemed to get overwhelmed and forget the order their patrons came in and waited in. Multiple 2 tops given out to others that came in after us, after the third we decided we werent going to keep waiting and left.

Best Vegan Omelette I ve ever had and our waitress Caprice was amazing!!!!

Love this place, wow. The food was incredible, do yourself an favour and eat here if you like breakfast food, the Bennie s are insane.

Very good food and great service

Beautiful waitress staff, friendly people, food bit salty, a bit sweet but overall a great place to visit.

My youngest is at Lakehead U, and loves this place so we went there for breakfast last time I was in town. Ive been there before and enjoyed it, but this visit in August was not so great. I ordered the GF potato pancakes, not that Im GF but they sounded really good, but they were disappointing, more like fried mashed potatoes and quite dry. When the server brought our food, they asked me if I would like any hot sauce, and I said yes. When I got the bill I saw a $1 surcharge for the hot sauce, so I asked about it, and they said it was usual to charge for add-ons. I noted they hadnt informed me there was a surcharge, and they airily responded well Ill make sure I tell you next time and walked away. I was not impressed. I can understand add-ons for something for substantial like guacamole, aioli mayo etc. but hot sauce? Especially since it was offered, not a request. Otherwise, service was reasonably prompt and my LU scholar enjoyed their meal, so giving a 3 overall. Vegetarian options: Fair selection of veg options available. Dietary restrictions: Menu is well laid out with legends noting Vegan, Veg, GF etc.

Kid-friendliness: Fantastic Food

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible Food

Quality breakfast menu.

We arrived hungry so shared the steak egg Benedict to start, then each ordered a sandwich plate. My open face turkey (off the bone) with gravy & fries was superb. The eggs were so tasty and fresh and the steak was tender; cooked perfectly. I drank 2 awesome cups of coffee with my meal. Yummm, thank you for a great dining experience.

Gotta go I need that chair .

Very bad customer service

For a Vegan, Gluten Free Wife and me (just anything) Roosters was perfect. Excellent food for both of us and friendly staff what more can you ask for. Thank You. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and Vegan

Legendary

Was at Roosters for breakfast. Get there early!

Visiting here from the USA. Happy we chose this place. My husband and I shared the Canadiana breakfast bowl and we are happy we shared it because it was huge and delicious! The hollandaise sauce on it was yummo! The service excellent and restaurant cute cozy and clean. Highly recommend it. Five stars from us.

Really good breakfast. The eggs must be from a local farm, the yolk was a deep color and the flavor was so good. The breakfast was not greasy, and the service was prompt and friendly.

Awesome food! Love they are able to accommodate dietary needs

Great food and service. Friendly environment.

Wait times a little long but hands down the best breakfast in town!

Reservation and waiting for your table is not the best at Roosters for customers. The host who scheduled the tables for customers is horrible. We waited, and five other customers came after us were seated before we were. The waitress was not professional. She placed our waters in the corner table. She didnt ask how our food was. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were given our wait time thru the rooster app we were bumped down when another group came in when they complained of the wait time. This group was placed in our seated spot, which is totally unfair. The restaurant ceiling has water spots and stains everywhere. Our table was sticky and had water stains. We were seated near a work door where employees come in and out. The only nicer person there was the older gentleman who greeted us, leaving. We had the most undesirable experience. Parking: If they hired more staff, it would be more pleasant. The host scheduling with the rooster app was unfair and not professional.

Definitely worth the visit !!! Should absolutely try their breakfast went with my family and everyone was so happy !!!!!

The BLUF: Amazing food, great service, a bit on the pricey side. Came to Roosters for a brunch as I heard their food was great. As soon as I walked through the door, a waitress was there to greet me and find me a seat. I was seated in the very back of the restaurant. The decorations are nice, but it felt a bit muggy because of the lack of breeze. If available, Id recommend sitting in the front section of the restaurant. Once at my table, my server was there to bring me water and coffee within minutes. The coffee was surprisingly good. After I made my choices, I had about a 10 minute wait before my food arrived (with guests at most tables). I ordered the Viking Eggs Benedict. To put it simply... It was amazing. It was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Now, the only downside I would really say is the price. For one coffee and the Viking eggs benedict, my total came to $32.15. Its a little pricey for breakfast but very worth it. Overall, I would recommend this spot 100%.

I brought my family here for a celebration meal after my grand daughters graduation in the morning. We had to wait 20 minutes but during that time we noticed just how busy this little spot is. Staff were friendly and provided great service. We had the big breakfast and all I can say is wow...that looks fantastic! .... and it was! I purchased a mug to remind me of my experience too. Vegetarian options: My grand daughter enjoyed her breakfast which was the waffles with eggs but simply no meat was added. She said it was excellent too. Parking: There was street parking directly across the street as well as around the corner. There were parking meters. There appeared to be free street parking too but I was unable to access any of the spots.

food is good and probably service is good too but for us three south asians, service was too slow and the staff kept us in waiting while they seated other people who came later. maybe they were expecting no tip from us and gave us least priority but we tipped them anyway.

Good food

Absolutely fantastic experience at Rooster Bistro! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, and the overall customer service was top-notch. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

Roosters Bistro is an amazing place to go if you want great service, amazing food, and a friendly atmosphere. Although there was a wait of around 30 minutes to be seated, the wait was worth it. The food tastes amazing, with plenty of options. The servers are all extremely friendly, helping to create an overall amazing atmosphere and experience. Dietary restrictions: Roosters Bistro offers plenty of gluten-free and vegan options.

Delicious food! Excellent service! The ladies serving are wonderfully friendly and courteous. Im new in town and this is the first restaurant I dined-in, in Thunder Bay on day 1 of my new work. The minute I receive my first paycheck, I intend to celebrate by dining there again! Highly recommend the place, particularly for the wonderful service.

The food was fresh and delicious! Our waitress Caprice was amazing. Incredible service!

I started going to this wonderful spot a few months ago and found that the food, atmosphere, and staff were quite nice. I also appreciate that it is locally owned as i try to support as much as I can. All said, my last visit, a mid-morning breakfast meeting concluded with the waitress stating, I know your having a meeting but we are going to be getting busy soon and you need to think about leaving so people are not waiting for tables. I am very mindful of these things and found this very inappropriate. I cant blame the waitress because this was clearly an owner directive but that decision will end my future support.

Food was hot and fresh. Menu fantastic, lobster eggs Benny? Got that. Chicken and waffles, yup got that too. Only wish it was open later. I love a good breakfast for dinner

Delivery drivers are asked to stay outside the restaurant even though it s cold and took forever to bring the food.

When eating at Roosters the food is high quality and tasty, no question. Today there was a small glitch with our take out order. We were not expecting the owner to personally go above and beyond to correct the issue. Unbelievable service to go with the great grub.

The staff are fantastic and the food is amazing.

We love Roosters brunch and breakfasts! Fabulous food, hardy portions, and friendly staff.

Great food. Owner is a bit of a mad man but staff is amazing

Staff were awesome! Fast, friendly, and the food was great!

Always worth getting up early for!

Lovely place for breakfast and lunch. Reasonably priced tasty meals and superb service.

When to get a look. Heard people say to go try it out. We got seared quickly. And overheard people asking for their food. So it was questionable how the kitchen is able to handle the volume. So we ordered coffee and I asked for water. The water was asked for 2x by me and 1x by my date. It arrived with the bill. We waited roughly 40min for food. And even the starter salad showed up with the meal. The food was delicious though. Good finn works. We sat at the very back. It was busy. And lots of people were waiting. And one couple complained about their dish, it was covered in something. Didnt look appealing but could be alright. I wont be recommending, you should always go try for yourself.

Great breakfasts and even better lunches , the only drawback is no reservations

The best !

Great restaurant! Food and service always great. Beautiful decor. So many amazing options.

We go for breakfast and the food is excellent and the young lady (student) that waits on us is hands down the best waitress we have ever had! After taking all of our orders two separate occasions she remembered what we all had ordered previously.

A great local breakfast/lunch spot in downtown Thunder Bay. The service could be a bit better in my opinion (forgetting to refill drinks & taking long to do other things...not a huge issue) but the food is great!

table for two - it s been 45 minutes since we ordered and we still haven t received our food

Nice place, good food. I got the lobster eggs Benedict and the lobster was overcooked, wouldnt recommend. Not worth the price

Great pancakes.

Food is pretty good but not good enough to make up for the service. Last time dined in with a few others and we had barely finished eating (hadn t finished our coffee) and we were asked to leave so they could clear the table. Decided to try again. There was a bit of a wait and the hostess told me she would call when the table was ready and that I could not stand inside. When I clarified she was saying I couldn t wait for a table in the entryway she said don t you have a car you could wait in or something? In -20 winter weather. Needless to say we chose a different establishment and Roosters has been taken off our brunch spot list.

Great food, I had the El Tres Eggs Benedict with chorizo and potatoes, my friend had a standard breakfast of toast, bacon, eggs. The server was friendly and the service was not too long. From our table we could see the morning sky over the lake down the street. Bright, open space, great vibes to kick off the morning. A bit more expensive but the quality is worth the price.

Went here this morning with my friends to grab breakfast and we were 6 in number. Our waitress was just so wonderful! Service was just great and so quick. The portions too were so large. when I ordered the heat seeker, I had them add bacon and sausages. When the meal came out, I wished I had just ordered it without the extra addictions because it was so large. I was full and I was given the option to take the rest away. The breakfast and hot chocolate was just deliciously divine! I will be back I really like spicy food when I can get it and when I ordered the heat seeker, I was thinking well it probably wont be spicy but it was surprisingly great and spicy! I LOVED it! Not the kind of spicy that stresses you out but you enjoy. So I really enjoyed it! We will be back!

Would havegot five stars around but for the gravy being too salty. The veggie burger was awesome

Probably this place is one of the best restaurants if you want to have breakfast in town, I truly recommend the big breakfast with French toast

Food was very very good and staff was friendly Parking: Parking is good but be careful one way streets to get to.

Great variety of breakfast/brunch and nice ambience and the amount of portion is good food was good I liked the vegan options. Servers here are very sweet and youll get a warm welcome in the cold morning. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian and vegan options available as well.

Took my daughter out for lunch, she suggested this place. The food was awesome. I will be going back and bringing others.

Awesome place to get your breakfast in all day ..!! Great local place..!!

Great service, great food & great atmosphere. 5 stars

Great food, amazing service !

Awesome

Always a fantastic experience. Great food and friendly staff

Worst Restaurant in town, make you wait forever and never be sorry for it. They think they look pretty and their fake smiles makes up for delays.

Excellent breakfast, huge portions and upbeat atmosphere.

I ve visited three times - twice on this trip alone. Huge selection of breakfast options, adorable decor, reasonable prices, and excellent service. Our food was great every time.

The food is amazing and the service is as well. The employees are very kind and quick And we got a rooster

Between here and Tinas u have the best breakfast spots in Thunder bay

Cant say enough good things about this place was there on holidays and it was amazing food and service.

To preface, it is Canada day, there is usually a wait for a table with some guests waiting 15-20 min occasionally, 6 front of house staff, owner(?), 3 kitchen staff, and 1 dish washer. I found waking in that it took a little bit to get someone s attention so that I could be seated and also noted others had similar difficulty. The service was a little slow with some orders sitting to be taken to tables for >5min at one point. I didn t time from order to service but I waited ~30-40minutes, I wasn t in a rush so the wait didn t concern me too much. The omelette was enjoyable but the toast was a little cold with the butter not being fully melted, the home fries were also a less than lukewarm. Overall it wasn t a terrible experience and I would go back eventually. I would only add some constructive criticism with regards to the attention that the staff pay to guests; There could be significant improvement on anticipating customers needs. Things like refilling water, brining drinks immediately upon seating guests, serving food as soon as it s up(!), being aware of guests outside of the area you re assigned, and not standing around talking about your weekend while guests are waiting to be served or seated. It is the little things that make customers feel like they being taken care of. With some improvement on basic customer service and attentiveness my review could be a 4 star or greater. Here s to hoping for next time.

Owners daughter was rude when I asked about the head banging music, it was giving me anxiety. Turned her back when I asked to speak to the owner, she said you can speak to me & turned her back on me. She asked one of the waitresses to change the playlist Pan the room & the music doesnt match the demographics.

Great spot for breakfast with friends

Great food and service!

If youre looking for the most Roosters per square foot (rpsf) this is the place. Food is pretty good. Coffee is terrible but its standard bottomless diner grade. Great that it has one of the three patios in town.

We had a great breakfast and everything was delicious.

Was in Thunder Bay for a wedding and went here for breakfast. The food was so fresh and amazing. I recommend the stuffed French toast. And the price was soo reasonable.

Good brunch! Great server.

Heres the deal with Roosters Bistro - we drove all the way from the Twin Cities to get some real deal Canadian poutine and the locals we knew in Thunder Bay said Roosters is the place and, folks, they werent wrong it was AMAZING. perfect gravy, curds melted and the fries (!!) a real treat. We also split a breakfast burrito. Thats right we had poutine for breakfast. No idea if thats normal or not they didnt blink when we ordered. Great vibes in this place. Would poutine again.

Great food, great service.

Good experience, long wait times, kind of worth it.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are ramps in place Food

Loved there breakfast selection here. There food is amazing!!! The Finnish pancakes are so tasty. It is busy so you know it s a good spot.

Food was very well prepared. Kitchen staff is awesome. The waitresses are awesome and seemed overworked. People standing behind us in line were seated before us for some reason. Looked like friends of the owner so the owner seated them first. Dont get me wrong, I like 90s rap like Lil wayne, Luda and the like but its not really breakfast music. I wanted to do shots and twerk, not have a family breakfast. Place needs to be fixed up inside (water stained ceiling tiles, burnt out lights etc) Make sure you put at least 1 hr extra parking meter time just for waiting for a table. No where to stand and wait except in front of the kitchen/entrance doors.

Great place close to the waterfront! Food is always delicious!

We chose this restaurant because of the Finnish pancakes and they did NOT disappoint! Taylor was such a great server and even gave us suggestions for where to go. Know a clean rooster joke? Let them know!

Such a wonderful place to enjoy some dicious breakfast! My eggs Benedict was just perfection! Soft flowing yolks with the tastiest hollandaise. My husband had the ham and cheese omelet. It was made perfectly with plenty of ham and cheese! Breakfast was so yummy! I would definitely recommend!

Nice place for breakfast. Not pricey either. I will come back again someday

Rueben sandwich was good...food is pricey

Yummy food! Great service!!

The Superior Choice in Land of the Sleeping Giant, Regards

I used to come here and eat at Roosters all the time when I was a little boy. Excellent work done here as always!!!

Always an amazing breakfast served here.

Good for brunch

Been to Roosters Bistro many times. Excellent food & service. If visiting Thunder Bay, this is a definite must!

Good food nice place.

Went in for breakfast with my baby and wife. Service was stellar!! But food tasted like it came out of the pot washers sink.

Good food

Great place, decor, and food!

Amazing food with great waiting staff!

Good food & great service

What can be a better way to finish long weekend rather than having breakfast at Roosters Bistro!! We had a cheese and steak wrap and eggs breakfast and guess what the food was delicious and top notch and super perfect!The service was super friendly and awesome!It really explains why there s always a big waiting line there to have their food! Thanks David for the treat Hope everyone s enjoying their long weekend and let me know what s your favourite food to try their!

We have been to thunder Bay twice. I cant recommend this place enough. The food is delicious and the staff is well informed and very friendly. A great place to stop in for breakfast or a nice lunch bite.

Very good food and fantastic staff members, pay kai more

They make a mean eggs benny so many choices. Newbie to Roosters but will soon become a frequent flyer. Move over comfort food made at home

Good food, good atmosphere

Great food and fast service.

Nice atmosphere. Sat us at a table near a sunny window. Service was friendly and efficient. The Ukrainian Eggs Benny was a little dull in flavor. This is why Ive rated it a 4

Food here seems to be hit or miss and I was really blown away by the price for what we got.

Had a delish breaky yesterday so came back again. Highly recommended!

Awesome service and very hearty and delicious food!

Went for breakfast with 2 other people. Our Bill was $80. This place is far overpriced and they claim their eggs beni are from scratch, which I am very doubtful of that...I dont think they understand what making hollandaise from scratch is. I was excited as they have a large gluten free menu, something in my order was not GF as I was sick all day after eating there. The staff were super friendly, other than that I will never be back!

50-minute wait for breakfast scramble with steak which was under-seasoned and over cooked.

Delicious food for a reasonable price :) staff were friendly!

Great place in thunder bay

Food service was wonderful. My daughter who is very picky has a new favourite place to eat at.

Great food, excellent service, and great value. Well be back.

We were in town for just one week yet had breakfast twice at this bistro. Excellent food, coffee and service. Expect lineups at lunch and weekend brunch.

Food was awesome, the omelet had a lot of flavor and the potatoes were nice and fresh. The onions and peppers mixed in were a nice touch. Would definitely go back if I were in the area.

Great service and good food. Didnt have their breakfast but if it is as good as the food we ate then this is definitely a go to place

Came for a soup and a sandwich and left with just a sandwich. No soup in the summer time, no worries on the front the sandwich was good!

Our friend gets a 1 star for not asking our waitresses name; 6/5 for Becky for taking hey lady as our friend called her over! Amazingly good food with fantastic service!! Thank you Roosters and thank you Becky!! #TeamBecky

This restaurant is a delight. Staff was very friendly and menu was excellent. I had the stuffed French toast with Canadian maple syrup and it was the best breakfast I have had in a long time. Would go often if I lived in Thunder Bay.

Great service, excellent food

Highly recommend this local place in Thunder Bay. Great menu, great food and super friendly service.

Very good! Very nice staff! I recommend

Best breakfast i have had in days... server was extremely friendly. I hope she gets motorcycle insurance! Haha.

Fantastic Reuben and even better service

Great Breakfast..

Awesome brunch spot. Wide selection of benedicts and poutines, among other things. Service was friendly and attentive

Food was amazing, big portions. Will definitely be back.

Amazing food, great coffee and wonderful and considerate service

Great food, staff and interior. Rooster decorations are a bonus!

Best breakfast in the whole entire world!!

Exceptional Food and service.

My favorite place for breakfast! I totally recommend the ultimate breakfast bowl

Good place to go for breakfast or lunch(because they dont serve dinner).

Great breakfast

Very good with wait time and very great service! I ordered the cluck Norris and was very good perfect creamy buffalo sauce mixed with the poutine with a spicy chicken was fantastic with the dill sauce as well!

Tldr: food was amazing (the hollandaise? Oof, go off), portion is very good! Went for a brunch and it was soooo good. It was spacious and didnt feel like youre eavesdropping ppls conversations. The service was nice. Everything came out hot and promptly. The portion was amazing. Dare I say that the price was very much worth it! The benny menu all sounded intriguing but we got the steak and it was amazing. The hollandaise sauce was one of the best weve ever had! Even though it was slathered with it, it was never sickening (or too much) even until the last bite! Good post hangover food place ngl lol

The Benedictines are excellent!

Servers here are excellent. Love this place.

The wait time for breakfast was 45 minutes. Honestly the food was pricey for the quality of the food. Too much selection ... they need to focus on less, and make better quality. Vegetarian options: Very good selection

Food was great but my companions meals were cold....my burger was delicious.

Had the grilled cheese w/egg sammy. Perfection. The service is off the hook awesome. Atmosphere great on what I call eat street St. Paul Street. A must do.

Been here twice for brunch, and beyond impressed both times. Most recently, served by Becky. She was extremely friendly, checked up on us multiple times, and made our experience enjoyable and comfortable. Portion sizes are large and match the affordable price. Highly reccomend stopping by here for brunch.

My husband and I enjoyed a nice lunch here. I had the hot turkey sandwich and my husband had the hot beef. The meals were delicious and with very generous portions. Neither of us could finish our lunch but we gave it a good try. The server was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: I noted several gluten free options on the menu that I ll be sure to order for my children when we return.

Food was great!

If you go during the breakfast rush, THE WAIT IS WORTH IT! If people are lining up and waiting, thats usually a good sign for a restaurant! We had the angry rooster with garlic fries and the cluck Norris poutine, both were absolutely to die for! So much flavor and so much food. The atmosphere is great too, as westfort kids we felt like we were on vacation in a different city haha, in the best possible way! 10/10 recommend this restaurant, it was amazing and we will be back!

Always great food and excellent staff.

Ordered a simple sandwich and garlic fries. It was $55 and took 45 minutes. The garlic fries were awful! They just dumped a bunch of garlic on top of fries and they we not edible. The sandwiches were decent but I am very disappointed.

Ordered take out meat lovers omelet it was amazing and very filling lots of food big thumbs up. April 6 2021.

Food and service was great!! I just found it a little pricey, however if your looking for a great breakfast/brunch treat, this is the place

Great service as they were very busy. They prepped the tables and got people seated promptly. Food was awesome had the big breakfast with perfect bacon and overeasy eggs. The waffles were fresh and fluffy.

Had a stroll around P.A. downtown today with my brother who hasnt lived here in 30 years. Stopped for lunch at Roosters patio. I had the chicken club and my bro had the hot nip. Everything was soooo good. No complaints what so ever about the food. Our server was also extremely friendly and attentive and then told us it was her first shift. We never would have guessed as she was fabulous. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and awesome service!

Quick and friendly service, hollandaise sauce was on point!!

The Walleye Benny was delicious!

The Viking eggs and Jenny was amazing. Women serving us was great. Looked almost like a Valkyrie!

I indulged today at Roosters Bistro. Ordered the Big Breakfast. It came with 2 eggs, sausage, home fries, toast and my choice of pancakes or waffles. I believe my server said that Tomato slices were also an option. Roosters is a fantastic place for breakfast or lunch. This is the perfect place to bring my grandma when she comes to town. My grandmother has a ton of rooster nick knacks in her apartment. Needles to say, she feels very much at home when eating at Roosters. Not just because of the decor, the food is insanely good. Ive never left hungry, nor have I ever had a bad meal at Roosters Bistro. I misplaced my receipt, but I think I remember my servers name being Caprice maybe? I apologize if I messed your name up. She had a bunch of wicked tattoos, and she made sure that the birds didn t eat my breakfast when I ran to put money in the parking meter. She was spot on this morning, keeping my coffee and water full. Thank you for a tremendous dining experience today. There is limited indoor seating. Outdoor patio is available. Take-out is also an option. The Marina is just a hop, skip and a jump away if you want a great view with phenomenal food. Fair prices as well as gluten-free options if thats what blows your hair back these days.

Great food and service. Highly recommend!

Excellent food, selection and top service.

This was the best breakfast Ive ever had, the food came out piping hot. The flavours were awesome. Had the best server IN THE WORLD...Caprice was attentive, her timing was excellent, filled out coffees JUST when we wanted coffee. In these times, when its difficult to get and keep staff, Caprice was the perfect server...most in the service industry need to see what perfection is all about. Ill recommend Roosters Bistro to everyone who will listen.

Great food

Great food

Excellent as always!

Amazing food and service. Owner is so nice and pleasant! Always a go to when we go for lunch

Amazing food, clean, and love the garage door windows for beautiful days

The best breakfast I ve had in years. The Denver Sandwich totally exceeded my expectations. So delicious, friendly service and they make you feel safe with how well organized they are and how they follow COVID restrictions. If you re in Thunder Bay this is your go to for breakfast!

Delish food, Good customer service Vegan options! Clean location

They serve up an atmosphere that s always buzzing and friendly. They offer breakfast, brunch & lunch. I love the ambiance which is reminiscent of rustic country decor. They have very friendly staff and great customer service. They also have great meals like Finnish pancakes and bacon cheeseburgers, as well as lobster tail benedict and spicy sriracha omelette to name a few. Definitely one of my favourite spots for breakfast in Thunder Bay

Excellent food, good service and quick

Very good for breakfast

Very good food and service

Nice food and service.

Hands down best breakfast place in town

Staff was amazing...breakfasts are always first rate ....