Miner's Restaurant — Restaurant in Marmora and Lake

Not Just Another “Diner”

As a member of the Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce, I recently had the pleasure of attending a Breakfast Networking event at Miners Restaurant in Marmora, Ontario. I was so impressed, not only by the food but by the positive energy, the inviting atmosphere, and the incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. The food was presented in a very appealing manner and I was told by the other repeat guests that their meals are always consistent. The breakfast I had was delicious and I was amazed that they were able to find (as a sub for the home fries and toast) such healthy-looking and delicious tomatoes! However, what really stood out to me was the service-oriented approach and the high standards of the owner, who we had the pleasure of meeting and learning about a bit of his background, mission, and values. His decades of experience in the hospitality industry certainly show up in his newest venture ( they brought ice water to the table - nobody does that anymore) and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional diner experience in Marmora!

If you need to have a business meet-up or host a larger group, they have a private room...

We love stopping at small-town restaurants, but this visit was a letdown.

When we arrived, the woman at the counter didn’t acknowledge us. I said hello, and without looking up, she said, “You can sit wherever you want.” I asked if we could sit outside, and she rolled her eyes before saying “sure,” which didn’t feel welcoming.

We chose this spot for the licensed patio, hoping to enjoy a Caesar with breakfast, but the server said she couldn’t make one because she didn’t have her Smart Serve. So I settled for a Coke.

I ordered the small breakfast, which turned out to be just French toast (tasting of onions, likely from a dirty pan) and three sad sausages. The menu was unclear, and the server admitted it was misleading — apparently the eggs were part of the meat choice, which makes no sense.

Poor service and...

Had the hot hamburger sandwich which was excellent but was deeply disappointed with the service. I asked the server if I could substitute onion rings for fries and she replied that I could. A minute or two after I was served, she interrupted my meal, asking me to cash out. When I apologized for not realizing they were closing so soon, she replied that they weren't. So I had my meal interrupted simply because she was leaving. To make things worse, I was charged not only full price for the sandwich as though I had fries (which I hadn't) I was charged full price for the onion rings as well despite being told I could substitute. I definitely wasn't served a $30 lunch, but that's what I payed. Won't...