Reviews of Kawartha Coffee Company + EL PATIO (Fish Shop)

BRICKSQUAD1011

Haven't been here, but i seen a review a friend posted on Facebook on how he couldn't get a coffee, and the owners reply was "if you wanted a coffee timmies is down the street". Are you for real?!?! It's literally in your name Kawartha "COFFEE" Company, and you have the nerve to be ignorant to a paying customer on you're review section. The review section is for you to get positive and negative reviews, so you know your strengths and weaknesses and learn how to better your business and the experience of you're customers, i've never been here and never will, rest assured I will be spreading the word for others not to go, but rather bring "timmies" down the road the business!

Patricia Browne

Very busy, limited menu. Food was delicious, however. Tables were probably more than 6 ft apart but it was still quite crowded. Atmosphere was great, very tropical.

Elizabeth MacColl

Lovely atmosphere with large outdoor area, friendly servers. Not the cheapest place but worth it! Try the tacos if you like Mexican. Great place just for drinks too. We'll definitely be back to try more.

Varun Menezes

Friendly staff, but don't go here for your coffee or frappés. Watered down and greasy. Better off getting something from Tim's.

Lucie

Very nice atmosphere, the food is great and the staff are very pleasant. One of my favorite places in the Kawartha Lakes!

Evan Alex

A must-do if you're in the area. Great place to sit down and grab a drink & grub after walking through the town on a hot day. Beyond stoked to visit this summer with the covid restrictions finally beginning to lift ????

Krisztina Kiraly

Came here on the long weekend and the staff were great, food was amazing, and prices to portion sizes were good as well. I would reccomend this place.

Stephanie Ferreira

The food is fantastic. They are taking all safety precautions seriously .They are welcoming .The food is fantastic. El patio burger is great and the hangover poutine is incredible. Plenty of cold drinks

Will Ollerhead

El Patio has great potential, but was a bit disappointing overall. Of most concern was staff's almost universal refusal to wear masks. When asked, they informed us that management doesn't require it. As a patron, in the current environment, I want anyone getting close enough to me to serve me food to be masked. Food on the whole was decidedly average. Even if the food was exceptional, I wouldn't return until their Covid protocols change.

Lisa Nash-Mika

We paid 80 for a family of 4 with drinks and a beer. Tacos were excellent, pico and nachos were pretty basic and a very small serving of pico. Kids got Pogos, hard to miss there. Husband's chicken sandwich seemed to be a higher quality frozen breaded chicken. Definitely not freshly battered (nor does it claim to be). Small servings of fries compared to other restaurants. Lots of local beers, available several on tap. There were a couple of people working front of house not wearing masks. I don't know what the bylaws are for this area, just an observation.

Francisco Dominguez

Loved coming here in the summer .. great Mexican food, and can’t beat a corona in the hot sun!

Julia Taylor

Thank you so much for having a plant based option❤ your kitchen wasn't open yet so I grabbed a smoothie and started checking other establishments for something plant based/vegan and there was only 1 other restaurants that had a veggie burger. I waited it out to order from you. In allot of cases a business has to want to make a vegan option available, and it was easy to see by the caliber of the vegan dishes that you wanted to provide that for your community. Thank you so very much, it was delicious!

Mireille Messier

Food was good, atmosphere was fun but, unfortunately, service was very slow but the pandemic likely had something to do with it.

Lee Hanson

Had a great dinner last night. Atmosphere was very authentic Mexican. Food was fabulous and the staff were very friendly, providing excellent service. Will definitely go back again.

Dustin Nelissen

Popped in here for a morning cup of Joe. Friendly girl behind the counter and the coffee was great!

Momo Smudja (Smudja03)

Really cute location. Walk up service for the most part so it's quick, and weekly karaoke. It is primarily outside so I'm not sure how it works in winter.

Hatim Zavery

Great, friendly service and a good selection of beverages on tap. The ambience and environment are what make El Patio unique and it's perfect for any type of crowd. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

Nick Proios

Great spot to visit in Bobcaygeon, always busy and happening spot. Pet friendly, we brought our Sheltie and they set up a bowl of water for him. Ordered Fish/Chicken Tacos and nachos, everything was amazing. Had a couple of drinks to unwind on a Saturday afternoon. Staff were fantastic and the owner was very friendly and made sure everything was great, she did a great job engaging in conversation. Would recommend and glad it's only a boat ride away!

Chris Allen

A very nice coffee shop which I believe also serves beer (I only had coffee) and light food. A pretty cool spot with a large outdoor patio area for sunny days. A little pricey compared with standard coffee fair but this would be more comparable to something like a Starbucks or Juan Valdez.

Dimi K

Great atmosphere, lively music, ZERO customer service! We were shown to a table and waited 22 minutes...no service, so we walked out. 1 star is even too much.

Immy Variava

Heard a lot of good things about this place so my wife and I decided to check it out on a Sunday morning. The place was empty but the ambience was nice. Looks like a nice cozy place to hang out. There was a young gentleman manning the counter who barely acknowledged us, even after I mentioned that this was our first time there. You'd think he might've told us more about the place. He looked like he didn't wanna be there or have anything to do with us. I ordered a medium latte, which came out to over 6 dollars and the cup was only 3/4 full. The coffee was good but not worth that much. Thoroughly disappointed.

Derek Alex

Fantastic place to eat and just sit back and relax. Friendly staff, and super dog friendly too

Live With Spirit TV

We visited EL Patio for lunch today. I was was pleasantly surprised. There were 3 plant based items on the menu. Thanks for offering them. So many restaurants don't even have one. My meal was fantastic and my husband enjoyed his hamburger (meat). We will be back for sure and I am going to recommend it to my customers, I own a yoga and fitness studio in Whitby and write a column on plant based eating for a local paper, you can be sure I will be raving about El Patio. It was one of the best meals I have had recently. The owner was walking around asking customers how they were doing and working right along with the staff. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

Jade Wilson

If you’re looking for the best atmosphere in Bobcaygeon make sure you check out EL Patio/Kawartha Coffee Co. The owner Kathleen is so welcoming and has created a gorgeous establishment. Make sure you check out the fish tacos!! My personal fav!!! Loving the chic, boho vibe. Perfect for a date night, girls night - or any night really!! Highly recommend!!

Aidan Fagan

This place is super cool the foods great, service is awesome and the atmosphere is just all around chill. I appreciate the constant sanitizing that we witnessed while we were there. We will be coming back

Morgan Muise

Super cool. Awesome drinks. Great place

Don Pyke

Friendly staff. Great coffee and baked goods.

Tyrone Pereira

This place seemed great to stop and grab a bite and cocktail while we were walking though town. Waited a bit to be seated, we had to get our own drinks from the bar (bar tender and kitchen staff were not wearing masks). Was told then that food from the food truck was an hour wait (on a Wednesday afternoon), which would have been useful info when we were waiting in line to be seated. We decided to just grab a drink and snack on some mini donuts, then told (by the maskless staff) they don't do donuts when the kitchen is busy. Had our mediocre drinks, watched mediocre fast food come out of the kitchen for 15 mins, then left. Too bad because there's so much potential...don't bother with this place.

Josh Moshenberg

Great service, great food, great people, what more can you ask for? Bang bang chicken sandwich was amazing, they even brought a water bowl for my dog. Confused at all the negative reviews as they seem quite out of character. Even the boss was caring and attentive. Must do when in Bobcaygeon!

Andréa Eigenmann Trail

The food is fresh and tasty and you can watch everyone walking past. Great spot!!

Stacey Ras

We went Friday night for patio reopening. It was a nice atmosphere the food was okay. I would only recommend getting strong buns, as I could not even pick up my pulled pork sandwich. I had to eat it with a knife and fork, as the bun got too soggy to hold. My sandwich was also cold.

Tanya Sampson

Lovely relaxed patio on the “Main Street” of Bobcaygeon. Loved the bucket of beers, the burger is awesome - and big water bowls for dogs! (Plus a dog friendly patio). They call it a 1/2 acre of paradise - couldn’t agree more!!

John Brook

Just enjoyed a great Burrito, home made guacamole and chips. Yum yum. Just very very expensive.

Preeti Gadgil

A very charming place. Highly recommended. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We had p great time.

Bestagents

We love the buzz of this place. It's our 'go to' for great food in Bobcaygeon. Staff are awesome. It must have been pure hell surviving thru the pandemic. So glad they did. 5 stars any day, all the time!

Mark Rozon

Excellent!! Went there for live music on Saturday night with my wife and had a wonderful time. They have a great selection of local beer on tap. Delicious Pork taco with pineapple salsa, wonderful ambiance. Staff are friendly and they were following protocols from what I could observe. The wonderful owners made time to check on tables and greet customers as well. We will definitely be back!

Kathy Sokolowski

Was over a table next to a group of about 8 people, we watched the bar staff eat right off the plate of one of their plates, lick his fingers, and then the other waiter brings it directly over. several of us watched them doing it and they told the guests that they didn't know if which flavour of burrito that the cook prepared. So you decided to taste it? Absolutely appalling. Anyways, its not a fry, its a burrito, did you dig in to the rice with your fingers? At least 8-10 of us watched this occur. In the end what appeared to be the owner walked over to the lady, and said, we will figure this out and we will give you a discount. ....... in the end she got offered a brownie. She paid her bill and left, telling them to keep their brownie, I would have done the same, or not paid the bill at all. Disgusting. Turned out the lady that they were serving owns a restaurant in Toronto, talk about a bad choice by management.

Kayleigh Pinnoy

Good environment friendly staff!

Rock Ronnie

Stopped by this hidden gem in Bobcaygeon on a quiet Wednesday afternoon and was truly impressed. Beautiful patio on a beautiful day. We really enjoyed our experience there. The lunches were fresh and delicious. My brother had the Chicken Sandwich and I had the Ultimate Burger... simple but Scrumptious !! Drinks from the bar were ice cold. It was a very nice lunch and i look forward to stopping in again... soon I hope. Thanks guys and gals.

Rick Crawford

Should change the name to "overpriced beer joint with owner attitude ". Since now they say coffee only four hours a day. And overpriced beer the rest of the day. If I wanted a good beer and atmosphere I know it's I can go to 72 Bolton. …

Alexi H

Coffee was okay. I didn’t like that the employees weren’t wearing masks. If they can’t handle basic covid guidelines I worry what other health and safety measures they are ignoring. Edit: The maskless employees were indoors and handed the drink to me so we were definitely within 6 feet. According to the Kawartha Health Unit Website "masks must be worn indoors at all times" regardless of distance or plexiglass.

Candice W

It was our first visit to El Patio. Great service and the food was delicious. We had the sangria, tacos, nacho platter, and the kids enjoyed burgers and chicken fingers. There were kids meals too. I would definitely recommend this place if you're visiting the area.

darryl stamp

Terrible place. .cold food overpriced. Just don't. Owner doesn't care

jordanoudyk

The owner is extremely rude to her staff and customers. She believes that the pandemic is over and everything is FANTASTIC hence the zero precautions taken during a pandemic. Clearly she does not care for the community but rather only her business and bottom line. I highly recommend to anyone in this area to steer clear of this establishment. Oh yeah not to mention the mixed drinks and food are garbage. Terribly prepared and the quality of ingredients are cheap and processed.

Gene Wilson

First patio experience in a year and a half since Covid and couldn’t have been better! Food was amazing and came out so quickly, and with three kids under three we really appreciated that. Staff was attentive and so friendly. Will definitely be back and can’t recommend this place enough!

Lexy Kemp

Absolutely amazing food, drinks and service! A MUST visit when in Bobcaygeon.

Fcjz 2019

We stopped in as a group of 9 with 4 young kids. We were well accommodated by a young and helpful staff. They had sidewalk chalk so the kids could play while we waited for the food. Food was good and beer as great.

Jason Ramsay

One of my favorite stops in the Kawarthas. Great food, great beer and what has to be the most amazing patio around. …

rick crawford

Been here a few times to give them a chance, poor service, I’m still not sure if they actually sell coffee anymore, couldn’t get one last 2 visits, staff is terrible. Was good at one time, gone down hill.

Rhonda Samson

Incredibly friendly staff and impressive service considering how hot it was today. They were super diligent and made sure we had everything we needed and frequently checked in on us and made sure our water glasses were always full. Bar service only but they have plenty of signage around the restaurant and even made sure to make note of that when seating us to make sure we weren’t waiting too long. Came with a friend and we shared an Aztec salad and a poutine and the portions were massive! We both walked away with leftovers as the size of the poutine was bigger than my head!! Kudos to the staff for pushing through this heatwave and not letting it sour their moods or affect their service.

Albert Chang

Food was passable, I found the chicken to be rather tough and the greens did not seem very fresh, the wait staff were accommodating but I was put off by the food.

Guesse Kraig

Accidentally found this place just walking around on a Saturday due to messed up plans. It's bright, eye catching, comfortable, lots of seating, the coffees are good, the beer is better. Only had a couple of apps and they were also good. Staff are very friendly, can't wait to go back again. Delightfully surprised

Natasha Lawrence

This is a great place to eat for pretty much any occasion. We have been twice now with our daughter for lunch and the service is amazingly fast! Drinks are great as well as the food. All the food comes out of the food truck and they have great foliage everywhere on the patio. Inside is a little cafe with bathrooms upstairs. I am not sure if there is wheelchair accessible bathrooms, as there are steps up the front to get into the cafe, and more steps up to the bathrooms. We enjoy the coffee as well. Very friendly and great service all in all, just a little pricey. Keep up the great work we will be back!

Vivian Galloso

Disappointed in service staff. Hot weather is poor excuse for poor attitude. Owner disagrees with me. Kudos to the cook. The burger was good.

JJ Buddha

Fantastic patio service. Fast service. Cleanliness. The food was fantastic! Fast service. Big portions

Mr. Gagnon

LOL! Was there on Saturday evening, it was so bad I had to laugh about it afterwards. So you walk up and it looks really nice. Cool patio, nice seating options. Check the menu out, looks good, typical pricing and food offerings. It wasn't as busy as the sports pub up the street, so we decide to step in. Then we notice that it didn't look busy from the outside because all the tables were dirty and not being cleared by staff, so there's no place to actually sit down. I've served before, so automatically I'm thinking they just went through a rush and the staff are working on turning tables over, it'll be fine. But as we're in line and one lonely staff member cleared tables I noticed that she was: A) not wearing a mask B) not sanitizing tables and chairs C) not separating tables far away enough for social distancing Meanwhile, we are in line (you order from the bar) and the cashier wasn't wearing a mask either. It didn't help that she looked completely and utterly unimpressed that we were still browsing our menu, not that she was rude, just.....surly. We were the only ones in line, so...no rush? Eventually we order, pay and tip, just to get barked at that the drinks will be on the bar. No "thanks", no "enjoy your meal", no...anything. Not even eye contact. Just slapping our receipt down, slappin away. It was weird, again not rude just....surly. From there we had to find a table that was clean, not possible because they were all kinds of gross. We settled for one that had minimal crumb and liquid on it, at which time I was feeling like taking the order to go. What sealed the deal was that there was one server who DID have a mask, but ONLY when she came up to the customers to serve their food and ONLY had the mask on by holding it to her face. Come on, isn't that the rule with the mask is that you shouldn't touch it while you're wearing it? She comes to serve our food, mask is on until it just slips off (was not like one of those masks with the ear loops, just a bandanna type thing). So now she's trying to put the thing back on, to no avail. But we needed napkins and cutlery so she goes to grab some only to return without the mask on at all. Coooool. Additional details: Long wait time for the food to come out Other customers making the same observations as we were (they asked for cutlery and plates, waited 10 minutes and didn't get them until one of their party had to go to the bar and bring it back to the table) Some of our drinks tasted like....mildew? Ratings: Ambiance: 5/5 cool patio for sure Food and Beverage Selection: 4/5 generic but has good options Food and Beverage Quality: 1/5 heavy on the salt, light on the chips and salsa, drinks tasted off Service: 2/5 bartenders and server were cool (but please wear a mask), cashier lady, i hope we just caught you on a bad day... COVID Related: 0/5 obviously no regard for the pandemic going on Verdict: LOL

Daniel Morrallee

Lovely atmosphere, great open space and the wait staff was very helpful and friendly. The ordering system is a bit different but it's a unique place. …

Tom Woods

Waited an hour for takeout for only two meals. Eventually asked for our money back and left after seeing others get food before us. Also not happy to see cooks without masks wiping sweat from their faces and then touching food.

paul sanders

Stopped to have a quick lunch on Saturday afternoon well that was a big mistake. Non of the waiters were wearing masks and no tables getting sanitized We waited over a hour to get a basic poutine that was ice cold when it eventually came we called the waiter over and she apologized for it but we were short for time and had to go A group of 4 people sitting next to our table the guy asked the waiter for the ketchup when the waiter opened it she sprayed the ketchup all over his shirt it looked like an expensive Harley Davidson shirt so we just got up and left will never go back there again

Kolleen Brunton

Fantastic food, amazing atmosphere and great location. The nachos are authentic Mexican, loaded with cheese and amazing toppings, worth every penny! A new family favourite for us!

Jen McLean

Why is there no coffee on the online menu? I read the reviews and I am scared.

John Atkinson

Spent a lovely late-afternoon here. Beautiful decorations and such a colourful area to dine in. I ordered a burger and I must say, it was one of the best burgers I’ve had. Would 100% recommend anyone looking for a good place to eat in Bobcaygeon.

Pin Seek

Boomer owner is rude to staff - who are mostly Millennials or younger. The quality of the food and drinks are very poor and overpriced. The customer service is terribly slow and the drinks are mixed horribly. There are little to no social distancing guidelines put into place at this location and hardly sanitized. I would 100% recommend supporting another local business in the Downtown Bobcaygeon area - who isn't just for their business, and is more for their customers + people.

monkeY MASTEr

they got no masks on fr. horrible just horrible. wish they took that COVID protocol more seriously here. it really is a shame as I am a huge fan of their eggplant parmigiana. such a shame. don’t think I’ll ever be returning until something changes regarding their covid policies. WEAR MASKS

Private Account

Ordered large latte. Zero expresso in it. Great if you like warm milk.

M Gilbert

Every time I am in the area I stop in here for a coffee. I love the vibe, the patio and the coffee!

Mark Hirsch

Aug 5th. Ordered bang bang chicken. Fish tacos and a drink. Drink is $8.75 and they did not have what they listed. You have to go place your order yourself and get your drinks: then they bring to table only. We had not cutlery or napkins. $60 and yes I left a tip. Chicken was a patty you feed your 8yr old. Deep fried. Bun was a Villagio hamburger bun and totally lacking. College food. Fish taco’s was missing the fish. Sour cream; $2 for 2 spoonfuls: Stop blaming Covid for poor food and self serve. For $60 I want more: I will not be back. You have been warned..: owner, when you read this and it sounds like you do. You can do better. How about an actual piece of chicken for $17? How about enough fish to fill the taco. Not the girls fault, the owners… Aug 7 update - I never like to leave a bad review but El Patio, you really deserve this. We all save up for a day out and we gladly pay $30/person for a simple lunch but your end has to be better. I still can’t get over your “Janes” chicken burger on a “Villagio” bun named Bang Bang Chicken to monopolize on the Asian flair. I have days to think on this and your food is still lacking. Be better. Want to debate what I ate, fire away….

Andrew Cox

A little taste of fresh original Mexican in the heart of the Kawarthas. My son is gluten free and we were able to get him gluten free soft tacos he really enjoyed. The only negative was the fact they charge extra for sour cream and guacamole. I get it for the guacamole but charging extra for sour cream?

Tahnee Picken

My daughter and I enjoyed a snack outside. There was a beautiful breeze and we were sat in a shady spot for two. Head up to the bar to place your order, 2 sparkling lemonades and hangover poutine to share. The drinks needed more lemonade flavor, it mostly tasted of sparkling water. The poutine was huge and delicious. It was very spicy, but in a flavorful and enjoyable way. The fries kept there crisp under the cheese, salsa, pickled onions and crema. We battled the wasps during our meal. Not the restaurants fault, but a wasp trap or two hung up might have helped.

Wendy Eakins

Very disappointed, we made reservations a week in advance and when we arrived the restaurant wasn't even open. I would never go here and very disappointed with the customer service. Have no idea what the food is like as they did not even open even though it was planned in advance. However the Italian place across the street was incredible, would go there instead.