North Market - Almonte

My husband and I had lunch at North Market Cafe and overall it was very good. I just found the portions on the small side. I got the Zucchini and Quinoa Fritters $14) and my husband got the Breakfast Taco $7.50) and a drip coffee $2.65). The Zucchini and Quinoa Fritters came with a kale, cabbage and kohlrabi slaw. The slaw was topped with some edible flowers. There was some summer squash relish on top of the fritters and the fritters were placed on a smear of garlic scape aioli. The presentation was very aesthetically pleasing. The taste was good too. The fritters had a slight curry/cumin taste to them. They weren't crispy though, but rather soft. I believe they were pre-made and then heated up, not actually fried to order. The slaw wasn't over dressed, which is my most common complaint with pre-dressed salads, so that was a pleasant surprise. My husband's taco was a bit small for the price, in my opinion, but he said that it tasted good. It was a rectangle of baked egg, topped with bacon, greens and sprouts, in a corn tortilla. They have a water dispenser where you can help yourself to water. You order at the counter, and pay, then sit down wherever you want. When your food is ready, they bring it to you. Staff were friendly. I learned that the place has been open for about a year. Overall, the food was tasty. I personally found the prices a bit high for the portion sizes and for what it was, but I do understand that they use locally sourced ingredients and they are located in a small touristy town, so this may account for the elevated prices. Street parking only, which may be a bit tough to find during tourist season.

It's no longer a cafe and more of a catering and takeout place. It's still good, though.

Excellent vibe and the best caramel cheesecake I have EVER had. Fresh, open, airy environment with a widely diverse demographic, from pantsuit supporters to chill lesbian couples to young trendies. No matter who you are, you'll feel fine. Nice loungey hiphop music and a damn good double-shot Americano. Also, if you like people watching OR gawking at really excellent art, this is the place for you. I'll definitely be back.

Outstanding fine food. Food always tastes fresh and everything is made from scratch (and yes it makes a world of difference). Menu is simple but every item I had a unique twist to it. This is one of my favorite restaurants.

Everything about this place is just awesome. Fantastic beer selection and the best Caesar dressing in the world. It’s a must to hit