MADROCK CAFE, Bay Roberts - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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Cafe, Canadian

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service

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4.5

148 reviews

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Lisa Richard

Moncton43 contributions

Fantastic!

Sept 2020 • friends

We found this little gem while looking for a lunch spot in Bay Roberts. There is no possible way to be disappointed here. Our group had baked beans and fish cakes as well as the fish & brewis. Everything was delicious. The service was fabulous and the cook who quite possibly was the owner came out and told us the cutest joke. We loved it here and it’s rated among the top restaurants we have visited in our travels!

Written 26 September 2020

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Liza-Ann T

St. John's31 contributions

Quaint Taste of Newfoundland with a short scenic hike after to ease the guilt

Aug 2019 • none

Quirky cabin decor nestled at the end of the road at the edge of the woods. Great parking. Short walk to the scenic shore beyond. Great for family, kids, tourists or even a fun date. Very traditional fare prepared hot as you wait. The Toutens are deep fried (i like em better pan fried but it takes longer) the baked beans and Fish N Brewis are really good. I have never been able to fit in dessert. I try to get here every summer as I love this area. Lots for antiques hunters or thrifters plus gorgeous views and friendly folk. The menu is a solid breakfast/ brunch/ lunch vibe offering homemade soups and cheesecake with various toppings. Overall a touch salty (not uncommon for us) but the quality, service and price are well worth the drive. Lovely little day trip. Be sure to check out Seacliff house if you love antiques like I do.

Written 6 March 2020

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Dawn B

Halifax Regional Municipality13 contributions

What a great experience of traditional Newfoundland food!

Aug 2020 • none

The entire experience of eating at Madrock Cafe was delightful from start to finish. My husband had fishcakes and baked beans; I had the pea soup and we shared toutons. It was all delicious, particularly the toutons. We enjoyed a conversation with the owner's husband/head cook and Dawn who was our server. I managed to get a few details on the touton recipe and look forward to impressing a few expat Newfoundland friends. We highly recommend this restaurant for the good food and undeniable charm.

Written 14 September 2020

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Lisa R

St. John's29 contributions

Edible

May 2021 • none

If you like very bland, tasteless food made without love this si the place for you. EVening adding 1/2 tsp of pepper to the soup did nothing for it. Spouse had the cafe special; the beans were by far the best of what was on our table, although my own is far better. The server who seated us wiped her bare hand across the table but did not wipe it with any cleaner/disinfectant, despite the many, many crumbs, or COVID protocols; had to ask the person who took ourorder to clean the table Bay Robert's must have better eating establishments than this.

Written 25 May 2021

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Matt i

St. John's3 contributions

disappointed

Sept 2020 • none

Wonderful atmosphere, great out of the way location, however had to wait over 30 minutes for our coffee and tea. Only 6 other people in the restaurant, but the servers did not seem to mind leaving us waiting. When our meals finally arrived everything was cold or barely luke warm. I had an omelet, cold and tasteless. Flat as a pancake and burnt on one side. My wife's bacon was cold and the eggs only luke warm. The toutons were not fully cooked, doughy inside, and not at all what we expected. After hearing a lot of good things about this restaurant we were truly disappointed and hope we just happened on a bad day because other than the food and service the place is really worth visiting.

Written 8 September 2020

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ScoC

1 contribution

Owner has lost the plot

Oct 2022 • none

I have been to Mad Rock on several occasions in the past. The food is always decent but the charm of the little cafe in the woods is what brings us back. However, today's experience was unfortunate and worth sharing. The first thing I noticed upon entering was a sign on the bathroom door stating that it was "out of service". When we inquired with the staff, an older gentleman (Owner) from the kitchen told me it was working and the sign was to stop hikers of the near by trail from using his washroom. Ironic, given most of his business is due to hikers from the trail. We were staying for lunch so it didn't affect us as we were allowed to use the facilities. We had lunch and then ordered dessert. While eating our pie (one each mind you) and drinking coffee, the older gentlemen reappeared and told my wife and I that we were not eating our pie fast enough and he was losing business as a result. When we tried to question him on his understanding of the situation he was extremely rude and would not let us talk cutting my wife several times. We felt the need to chat with him as we thought surely he must be confusing us with someone else as we just spend over $60 on lunch and dessert. We could not get a word in and basically told us to leave. It is sad to say but I think the owner is struggling a little with reality and has lost the plot. We were there less than an hour to eat lunch and dessert during a busy period and not sure how we could have meet his expectation of timely pie eating. I get business owners are under stress given the current economy but there are much nicer ways to handle his perception of the situation. My wife and I were very upset at how we were treated. We do not recommend spending your money here.

Written 12 October 2022

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Alan G

33 contributions

The café special is just that.

May 2021 • none

The café special of touton, fish cakes and home made baked beans is a complete and delicious meal. The staff is extremely friendly, the atmosphere great and the prices very reasonable. I will be returning. Go there for a meal either before going on the trails that have an entry point next to the restaurant or go for that hike first.

Written 16 May 2021

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Selina

St. John's10 contributions

A Hidden Gem!

Nov 2020 • solo

Wow...the service was stellar and the atmosphere sooooo cozy!! I had the cafe special (vegetarian style) including pea soup,NL fishcakes and toutons! Absolutely delicious. I will be back again and I highly recommend this quaint cafe to anyone.

Written 30 November 2020

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illumin8me

St. John's87 contributions

Amazing toutons

Sept 2021 • family

We got ours to go one day and ate them at Mad rock watching the water splash in the rocks. Of you’ve never had a touton it’s fried dough. Make sure you get it dressed as it comes with butter and molasses that way! Cute little cafe.

Written 13 September 2021

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pdlioness

Deer Lake13 contributions

Amazing find at the end of the road

Oct 2020 • none

This cafe was a treat at the end of a long road.The owners and wait staff were absolutely delightful.They were so friendly and engaging as they cooked our meal as only NFLDers can.Food was delicious. We could have stayed all day for three meals.

Written 14 October 2020

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Cyril B

1 contribution

Suggestion on menu.

Sept 2023 • friends

Very charming hidden treasure in Bay Roberts. One minor detail I found missing at breakfast was a selection of marmalade, jams or peanut butter among the condiments for my toast. Otherwise it was an excellent experience and I wound it recommend it as a place to eat when in the Bay Roberts area.

Written 22 September 2023

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valerie

Ottawa44 contributions

Charming restaurant

Aug 2021 • family

Totally unexpected. Very charming and authentic little mom & pop restaurant in the middle of no where, we Stopped in for breakfast after following Trip advisors directions for restaurants near me. They serve all day breakfast plus they have a lunch menu. All food is homemade and delicious. We had to try the toutons and they were delicious. They came a bit after breakfast but. It a big deal. We also purchased a jar of homemade blueberry jam.

Written 19 August 2021

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steve r

3 contributions

Breakfast with family.

Jun 2024 • family

Visiting from Florida and staying just down the road, my wife and I returned several times to the warm welcome and great food here. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy a varied menu of traditional Newfoundland favorites. Wheather you need to jump start your day or refuel after hiking the nearby scenic trail, Madrock Cafe is not to be missed. We felt like we were having breakfast with family and hope to return some day. Thank you all.

Written 15 July 2024

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Badforever

London1711 contributions

You must stop here! Friendly, homemade foods, local dishes, local stories

Jun 2024 • couples

Located right as you complete the Madrock hiking trail. Lots of parking if you are driving in. Choices of everything from breakfast, soups, sandwiches, fish, and local specialties. We had the split pea soup and the local delicacy, touton. Basically deep fried bread but way better than that with molasses as a spread! Trust me, try it. Super friendly father and daughter who run this place. You will meet locals who will answer any questions you might have about life in the area.

Written 13 June 2024

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Denise F

Conception Bay South131 contributions

Madrock Cafe Bay Roberts!

Jul 2023 • couples

Madrock Cafe is one of our favorite restaurants! The staff are attentive and helpful! The chef always has a kind word when we return. Love the meals! A must visit!

Written 19 August 2023

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