Only Cafe - Peterborough

I used to frequent this place pretty often for the shuffleboard and a great place to chill on a date or after work. For context I have worked in the bar/restaur... read more I used to frequent this place pretty often for the shuffleboard and a great place to chill on a date or after work. For context I have worked in the bar/restaurant industry for 10+ years and drank more than my fair share so I am experienced when it comes to my drinks/drinking. The night I went I had become acquainted with a few of the bartenders over time and they had a local beer special which was something to the effect of $6 for a 16oz pint. Naturally I tried the beer and liked it and stuck to it for the duration I was there. I ended up having 4 pints and was racking up my savings in my head because who doesn't do that when they are getting a deal on some good product. When I went to cash out the bartender gave me a bill for 6 beers. I politely told him I had only had 4 and had been by many times. He refused to believe me and so I explained essentially what I said above regarding being in the industry and whatnot. Keep in mind I had had friendly conversations/exchanges with this bartender many times prior. He continued to stand by the fact I had drank 6 so I just dropped the cash and left. Swindling your regulars (and probably not your regulars) is a great way to drive your quaint nook in the wall into the ground.

We went in the fall and loved it. It was such a cute venue and the food was great and reasonably priced despite the wait. We were so excited to return during th... read more We went in the fall and loved it. It was such a cute venue and the food was great and reasonably priced despite the wait. We were so excited to return during this visit and were very disappointed. One of the staff seemed very put out by my requests to the point we almost left. We decided to stay and give it a chance. The food was barely warm and I was charged for a second cup of the drip coffee. We will not be returning. Very sad we had this experience. We did not feel welcome.

The server was in a very lay back mode, a when the order was wrong she asked to fix it, scared to send it back as it took an hour and a half to make the first o... read more The server was in a very lay back mode, a when the order was wrong she asked to fix it, scared to send it back as it took an hour and a half to make the first one. As I'm lactose intolerant, I would never order cheese, to add insult I was billed for the sandwich with cheese. The place is one that's clean and tidy, not super great for a wheelchair, glad I was walking a bit that day. There one cook and two servers, so it's a nice to waste the day away but not one for eating and wanting to be on the move. One of the party had to leave early so ended up taking it to her after we were done.

This restaurant was a hidden gem. After a great holiday weekend, we arrived in downtown Peterborough searching for a place to grab a bite to eat. read more This restaurant was a hidden gem. After a great holiday weekend, we arrived in downtown Peterborough searching for a place to grab a bite to eat.

The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and offers a good variety of beers, making it a great place to spend time at if you can overlook the impolite waitstaf... read more The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and offers a good variety of beers, making it a great place to spend time at if you can overlook the impolite waitstaff. They seem to give you dirty looks as if you have just ruined their day.