Lorina's Restaurant — Restaurant in Torbay

Wow!! I'm so glad I came here 😍✅

Visiting Newfoundland for the first time and on my first drive up the Avalon Peninsula, I saw the sign for Lorina's. I wasn't sure what kind of place it was, so I didn't make the stop. But the name stuck with me the rest of the day that on the next morning I learned that it was a local cafe.

Inside you are almost immediately greeted with tempting pastries and goodies. And then there's the enticing menu of homemade meals.

For breakfast I went with the classic breakfast sandwich on a croissant and a fishcake. I'm very picky about fishcakes so when I tell you the ones here are good, they're REALLY GOOD.

I also got to take home with me an "apple flip" which is like the lovechild of an apple turnover and a calzone, as well as a kind of chocolate filled strudel/chocolatine. Both were delicious!

I highly recommend this place and am definitely looking forward to returning whenever my next NL...

Stopped by mid-morning for a latte and a blueberry-coconut scone. Amazing! Also, it smelt so good when we walked in as the Apple Flips were just about to come out of the oven, so we got a few of those to go. Very delicious variety of homemade, traditional baking (cookies, squares, scones, etc) plus soups and sandwiches for a very reasonable price. It is not a fast-paced environment, so might not be the best if you want something super quick, but it's a nice relaxed atmosphere, and each order is handled with care and love ❤️ (as their slogan says). We will...

We came in craving something fresh and left completely blown away. Hands down, the BEST salad I’ve ever had—crisp, vibrant, and absolutely packed with flavor. But what really took it over the top was the homemade dressing. You can tell it’s made from scratch with real ingredients and a whole lot of love. It’s the kind of dressing you’d beg them to bottle up and sell. The entire experience felt like a comforting meal at Grandma’s kitchen table. If you’re looking for a true home-style spot that knows how to do the simple things...