Reviews of The Nook and Cannery (Restaurant)

Vince Lee

By far the best food and atmosphere in st.john's

Geoff Aylward

Delicious options, great prices. Vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options ? Wow.

Catherine Deveau

What a little gem. IMO, the nook has the best food in the city. Such a perfect spot to go with friends as it can accommodate everyone (vegans, veggie, GF and meat eaters.) The food presentation is something out of a magazine. Vibe is cosy and warm. Dishware is vintage with classic nan vibes????. The staff are genuine, and thoughtful. It’s always refreshing to go somewhere and the staff remember you ????!

Thom Suprano

We stumbled on this place after a visit to The Rooms and it was amazing. Great veg options, probably the best food we had in St. John’s (including much pricier places). Definitely worth a stop.

Marc Finkelstein

I stumbled on this place while trying to get into another 'top' vegan restaurant that happened to be closed. Before coming to St John's I googled "best vegan restaurants" and this place never made the list nor did it show up on Google maps. Let me tell you, this place belongs at the top of the list. They have vegan, veg, gluten-free, and meat options, and the options and flavours are great. Not just boring bowls and salads but big scrumptious and flavourful things. Vegans rejoice, this is St John's best.

Erin Slaney

Amazing food

KM Carp

Delicious Mac n' cheese!!

Milly Parish

The nook and cannery is a great place to go for food anytime of the day. The staff is incredibly friendly and the food is DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend going if you haven’t yet.

Stan Allan

One of my fav local hangs

Derian

A diverse, delicious menu in a charming location. Service is always friendly and fast. A newcomer but already easily one of my favourites in St. John’s!

Jon Weir

Service

Robert Cass

This is a little gem of a place! The food is delicious and the menu has fresh ingredients prepared with a creative flair. Prices are very reasonable. I extremely enjoyed my meal and can't wait to go back!

Mireille Eagan

Highly recommend! Delicious food,. comfortable friendly atmosphere, top notch service!

Johanna Cole

Food is incredible! I had the "bacon" mushroom melt and it was so good!

Shawn Leamon

Fantastic.

Alex Hartery

Really liked the salad selection and the soup special squash

Liz Fagan

Possibly the best food in this city! FRESH, unique, delicious, and very well priced. The staff is outstanding and the coffee is best kind. If I could give it 10 stars I would!

Ndola Hutton

Loved it! I had the Seoul Bowl, and my partner had the Buffalo Bertha and I swear we grinned like a coupla dummies the whole time. We don't treat ourselves very often lately, so it was extra special, and I'm so happy we tried this place. The service was great too :)

Leigh Ann Vardy

Dine in

Alicia Wakeham

Fantastic local spot for delicious food! Can’t recommend enough . They have fantastic vegan and gluten free options as well.

sherry 88

Would recommend for lunch, drinks. Tasty light fare with lots of original flavors served by an effective staff in a chill retro atmosphere. N&C is licensed and provides lots of mixed drink ideas as well as standard brew choices, NABs etc. Generally, I don't notice deco or vibe when eating out because in most restaurants it's unremarkable. However, nook and cannery is worth mentioning, because it has a carefully crafted, idealized mid '70s Greenwich Village cafe feel as you might imagine it-including coffee cups from Nan's kitchen and Joni on the stereo. Despite being newly decorated it feels comfortable and "lived in", as if it's been up and running like a top for decades. The kitchen is open, with a bar looking on the grill area. There is plenty of room for a sit down at numerous tables. The light was perfect for lunch time, coming through the windows on the south wall, which adds to the vibe. I had a beet / tofu sandwich (perfectly toasted bread) with tomato jam called the smoky beet LT extreme, with a side of fancy fries that come with sauce, kimchi, cilantro and chopped green onions. My dining partner had a vegan burger called the DiDi, with a side salad. The food was exceptional, and I don't say that lightly. One of the best lunches I've had in ages. The salad was one of the best we can remember. The flavors are distinct and combine well. I imagine the rest of the menu is similar. We had a raspberry lemon scone to go which was also top notch. The current prices make it a steal. Can't wait to eat there again.

Tammy Butler

An awesome little spot! Local ingredients, fresh and really tasty. Highly recommend the fish cake or the Smokey Beet LT. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. Reservations are recommended.

Ivan Zendel

Good service and unique food options.

Danielle Browne

Excellent food, beer and service! Definitely worth a visit.

Zaib Raza

Best thing that happened in St. John’s!! Definitely worth every cent. Must try. Will be coming back to try the rest of the menu or the updated menu. Also, the lady taking the order was super x3 friendly and helpful!!!!

Jenn Pretty

Creative food options. Great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Very accommodating for gluten free/celiac diets. Food came out quickly and was fantastic. Very reasonable prices as well!

Chloe White

We’ve eaten at the Nook a few times now and it’s always fresh and delicious. Exciting food and drink in a comfortable environment with excellent service. Awesome meat and vegetarian options, great baked goods, homemade iced tea and lemonade. Whaddayawant?

Grant Hall

Try the burgers and the Seoul bowl!

Melissa MacLean

Lunch

Kaitlyn Duff

This restaurant is such a charming little hidden gem, the atmosphere is homey & I think that is in large part because of their vintage ornaments & dishware. Any fan of vintage trends or supporters of businesses operations that lower environmental impact would be in their glee (I know I was). Beyond aesthetics, the food is absolutely amazing, especially at its price point. The Nook and Cannery far exceeds its competition in taste, in quality, & in style. Other restaurants, even beloved local stars, don't have the unique sparkle that this restaurant has. They offer vegan & gluten free options on all of their menu items, & even though I'm not someone who requires these kinds of items I routinely choose them over meat or gluten options because they are simply delicious. It is rare to find a Newfoundland restaurant that doesn't just grudgingly cater to diet restraints, but that designs the menu for them.

Jess Green

Great food and drinks.

Steve Pike

My favourite restaurant in the country. Amy Anthony has found the perfect mix of casual excellent vibe and astonishingly delicious food with big bold tastes and super fresh ingredients. Her attention to detail is exquisite, and she makes it seem effortless (it’s so not effortless). The staff is fantastic, it feels like a happy team. I loved looking around and seeing the other customers’ delight. What a spot. Perfect for, breakfast, daytime meetings, weekend evening supper hangs, bed lunches, and cocktails.

Lori Clarke

A welcome addition to the area! Staff were warm and helpful. Menu includes creative vegetarian options. We had Trini Doubles, Smokey Beet LT, iced tea and chocolate chip cookie. Enjoyed it all! The Trini was a little dry (missed a sauce or dip) and the Beet LT tofu was a little soggy, but these did not detract from the experience because Nook offers great value for money. French fries, tea and cookie were perfection. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Atmosphere was cheery and wholesome. Loved the retro design pieces, like the geometric tablecloth. Keep up the great work and I look forward to visiting again.

James Harvey

Excellent food

Gabrielle Power

My partner and I have been to The Nook and Cannery a few times. Always a pleasure to be there, incredible food and impeccable service. Not the mention the baked goods!! A sin to leave without grabbing some sweet treats to go! I cannot recommend this place enough, if you want a cozy welcoming delicious filling meal and some great company you need to go!

Shala Smith

Meal type

Maureen Power

The best business owner, nice staff! Awesome, inventive menu and delicious food. Beautiful atmosphere! They utilize local food products and it's awesome.

Pascale Horan

Delicious food at great pricing. Lots of variety for gluten free (celiac) food and drinks. Comfortable atmosphere. Easy to find local free parking and easy access to downtown core. Already planning my next meal there!

Chris Hahn

Interesting food options here. Not things I have experienced before. But they were tasty and filling. Thank u!

B H

Great, cozy vibes and amazing food. Love this place.

Sarah Thompson

The staff are friendly and fun, and the menu is full of great comfort food with a fun take. I really enjoy the way the flavours work together.