Cannery Cafe Review

Someone wanted to try this place so we did. It was a tiny café, very cozy feeling. There were quite a few people in there. At one point it was all filled. There service was good,

We ordered the cannery poutine ($13.99) and the granny's sourdough chowder ($8.99), thanks.

Both looked nice. The poutine was like sizzling hot and made cheese at the bottom caramelized. The fries were nicely done, some crispiness to it yet soft. It was nice to poke the sunny side up to mix with the fries, makes it a bit moist. One thing I didn't like, too little gravy. The ramekin was so big but they only put little less than half in there. The poutine seemed dry when not enough gravy. Asked if I could get more gravy and they said they charge for that, $0.99. Seriously? You charge for more gravy? $1 too? And I bet you if I did say yes, they will just give me the same amount as what they gave me in the beginning. Normally places will give you more than enough sauce for everything that you eat. Why so cheap on gravy? How much does that cost you? I can buy like a can of gravy for a $1 at markets!

The sourdough chowder was ok thick. We both thought it was very light on flavour. Someone said it usually has a stronger seafood taste to it. I did try a clam and tasted ok, real and not canned ones. The sour dough bread was very sour without the soup. I've had similar type of soup before, their bread was not as sour.

Overall, it's alright but I wouldn't go again. The place was nice but the food was just ok. Someone was debating on fish and chips or chowder. I think fish and chips may be better elsewhere in that area.