Main St. Cafe
7 reviews 149 Main St W, Shelburne, ON +1 519-925-1991 www.facebook.com/Shelburnes-Main-Street-Cafe-142008369145402 suggest an edit
10 November 2023 18:58
The food was good, but I don't like asking for the same thing twice and not getting it. I finally had to get up myself, go to the kitchen door and ask for what I needed.
18 August 2023 5:45
We had a Saturday morning breakfast on the patio. Great service fast and friendly. The food was great the portion are fair and so are the prices. Parking was free and plentiful.
25 July 2023 23:09
It's truly mind-boggling that Main Street Cafe remains one of Shelburne's most popular eateries.given that I've known hospitals that serve far better quality meals.
Between the underlying rudeness of one particular older server, the desperately-dated decor, and lack of true accessibility (a problem quite pervasive in Downtown Shelburne), it's no wonder they're having trouble hiring new staff.
The only saving grace is that they finally acquire a deep fryer, so now their home fries don't resemble/taste like small soggy sponges. That, and they serve a decent breakfast and grilled cheese.
Between the underlying rudeness of one particular older server, the desperately-dated decor, and lack of true accessibility (a problem quite pervasive in Downtown Shelburne), it's no wonder they're having trouble hiring new staff.
The only saving grace is that they finally acquire a deep fryer, so now their home fries don't resemble/taste like small soggy sponges. That, and they serve a decent breakfast and grilled cheese.
23 July 2023 0:09
Cute little spot with friendly service and great food. Got the Reuben and it was delicious.
14 July 2023 0:46
We have found areal Hidden Gem
The big Breakfast is a BIG Breakfast, eggs are cooked to perfection, the bacon is crispy and home-fries are tasty but not salty
You have to try the Grilled Reuben sandwich, it's really yummy
The coffee is strong but very smooth and will definitely wake you up
Kim the waitress is wonderful and is a good source of information about the town in general
We will definitely eat here again
The big Breakfast is a BIG Breakfast, eggs are cooked to perfection, the bacon is crispy and home-fries are tasty but not salty
You have to try the Grilled Reuben sandwich, it's really yummy
The coffee is strong but very smooth and will definitely wake you up
Kim the waitress is wonderful and is a good source of information about the town in general
We will definitely eat here again
01 May 2023 1:31
The Main St. Cafe is a true diamond in the rough! Located on the main Street of Shelburne, is an unpresumptuous location that boasts breakfast and lunch. I can't speak to the quality of the breakfast but I can say that their dinners are second to none.
When you first step inside, the atmosphere is quaint and understated. Your inclination might be to shrink away from the old wooden chairs or the mismatched tables. You could be forgiven for thinking you'd stumbled into just another dying, small-town greasy-spoon. Take a moment though; look closer. The paint is fresh and well chosen, the shelves are lined with local preserves for sale, and the walls speak of a comforting cottage rather than your typical mid-town breakfast spot.
The staff are friendly and helpful with ordering, eager to point out the daily specials. And quick with refills and anything you might need.
When it comes to the food, if there is a special, I highly recommend it. My table ordered both specials and were extremely happy with the quality and the quantity of the food. We ordered the roast beef, their cheeseburger, and the souvlaki (pictured).
The roast beef dinners were very generously portioned, served with perfectly cooked vegetables, mashed potatoes, and one of their famously large dinner rolls. The beef was extremely well cooked and tender.
The cheese burger was a hand made patty smothered in real cheddar cheese and topped to your preference. It is served with skillet-fried potatoes which makes for a pleasant change of pace from regular french fries.
The souvlaki was perfectly seasoned, served with rice, more of those perfect vegetables, and a fantastic Greek salad that was filled with fresh tomatoes and the welcomed twist of julienned peppers.
I can honestly say that this was one of the best meals I've had so far this year, a welcomed surprise and one that I would recommend strongly to anyone passing through Shelburne.
When you first step inside, the atmosphere is quaint and understated. Your inclination might be to shrink away from the old wooden chairs or the mismatched tables. You could be forgiven for thinking you'd stumbled into just another dying, small-town greasy-spoon. Take a moment though; look closer. The paint is fresh and well chosen, the shelves are lined with local preserves for sale, and the walls speak of a comforting cottage rather than your typical mid-town breakfast spot.
The staff are friendly and helpful with ordering, eager to point out the daily specials. And quick with refills and anything you might need.
When it comes to the food, if there is a special, I highly recommend it. My table ordered both specials and were extremely happy with the quality and the quantity of the food. We ordered the roast beef, their cheeseburger, and the souvlaki (pictured).
The roast beef dinners were very generously portioned, served with perfectly cooked vegetables, mashed potatoes, and one of their famously large dinner rolls. The beef was extremely well cooked and tender.
The cheese burger was a hand made patty smothered in real cheddar cheese and topped to your preference. It is served with skillet-fried potatoes which makes for a pleasant change of pace from regular french fries.
The souvlaki was perfectly seasoned, served with rice, more of those perfect vegetables, and a fantastic Greek salad that was filled with fresh tomatoes and the welcomed twist of julienned peppers.
I can honestly say that this was one of the best meals I've had so far this year, a welcomed surprise and one that I would recommend strongly to anyone passing through Shelburne.
21 April 2023 5:32
Simple, clean, nothing fancy. Good, home style food. Others must agree because I've passed through this town 3 times now and stopped here to eat and all three times, weekend or even midday during the week, this place was full.