GERRISH & GRAY CAFE — Restaurant in Windsor

I feel like all I do is give five-star reviews, but there are so many wonderful places to visit in Nova Scotia. This was the first time I've ordered anything to eat at Gerrish & Gray and I have to say it's a delightful cafe and the food is scrumptious. Staff too were very accommodating and attentive as we arrived during the busy brunch crowd on a Sunday and they quickly made space for us without having reservations, but these are recommended.

I ordered an Americano decaf, double espresso, and it was spot on - rich, strong and smooth (expected in a cafe, but this was extra tasty....and I've had a lot of Americanos). I also had the warm Kale salad. What a treat that was! Delicious! And a good serving portion with a nice amount of dressing (not goopy). My daughter and good friend had the French toast (Challah bread) with Oulton's bacon. We're talking serious bacon, folks. It was nice and crispy - no limp bacon here - and nice thick pieces that appeared twice as long as regular bacon. The bread too was extra thick and came with a yummy blueberry sauce. My brunch mates also had a latte and a lavender fog. Both said they were fab and they had seconds.

Upon leaving I grabbed a butter tart to go. I tried it at home. Best butter tart ever. It didn't have nuts, but I'm ok with that. The filling was exactly as I like it, a little brown sugar grainy.

Atmosphere is also nice as there are windows all around for light and outside gazing. Bathrooms also have high ceilings with cool lights (and grab bars by the loo if you're out with older parents or grandparents!). Neat mosaic floor tiles. You must...

This is just what Windsor needed! Offering deliciously simple food options and hot drinks as well as local crafted wines, ciders, etc., The space is welcoming and cozy and is already becoming a favourite meeting and eating spot in just its first few weeks in operation.

Update: After a day in the Valley and on our way back to the city we decided to pop in to check out their evening supper specials when the cafe switches to a restaurant. We are SO HAPPY we did! We both had the Chicken Dinner Gnocchi with green beans and croissant croutons and it was heavenly! We also ordered the dessert special to share which was equally amazing - a hazelnut-y, chocolate-y masterpiece. I ordered the Wings & Pickles to go for my partner who was at home and he loved it too (tossed in a hot Valentina sauce and the homemade dill pickles were brined with peppers too, I suspect). Definitely add Gerrish & Gray to your must-dine list in...

Stunning disappointment at Gerrish and Grey today. We had been once before and had a wonderful brunch so were looking forward to a treat today. We entered just after 2pm, saw no directional signs so we nodded to a server who did not speak and took a table for two.There were several open tables. In the 10-15 minutes that we were there our table was not wiped, we were not offered menus and not approached by any of the three employees even though I made eye contact with each of them. They were able to chat behind the counter, even sip coffee but were unconcerned with us. After severs minutes we simply left. I’m very sorry that we had recommended Gerrish and Grey following our first experience because I certainly wouldn’t want them to encounter this customer...