Admiral Submarine
55 Dalhousie St, Brantford, ON N3T 2J1
(519) 753-9761


This is one of the most different places I have been into. The inside really needs updating and the staff you can tell have been there for a long time. You are most likely going to see someone there who is an owner whither it be the Son or the Father, usually one of them are there looking after the shop.

Even though it is a pretty beat up restaurant it just has this following and when the students are on campus at Laurier it has a very good following. If you have never tried their small fries, I suggest you bring a friend. For less than $5.00 you can get a take out container that would fit a full meal full of French Fries. The one item I keep hearing about that is delicious is their Chicken Finger Sub. It doesn't matter if you are getting a Sub, Hot Dog or a Chicken Finger Sub you get a giant bun and can put any toppings you want on it. My favourite meal currently is an old fashioned Foot Long Hotdog and Fries. This meal could be enough for two people but I can manage to eat it because of how delicious it is. It is a lot of bun to eat because the Hot Dog by no means is large but it still tastes delicious once you stuff all of your toppings inside.

Another chart topper for Admiral is their Burgers! Make sure you know what you're getting into when you order a double because you are getting pretty much a pound of meat. It is very delicious but hard to finish. I am interested to see when they open up the new burger joint beside the Postal Office and the Convenience Store on Dalhousie Street if Admiral can keep its reputation as one of the best burgers in town.

I give Admiral Submarine 7/10. The food is delicious but they could clean up the place a little bit to make it more inviting.

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The Piston Broke Gastro Pub

The Piston Broke Gastro Pub
93 Dalhousie St, Brantford, ON N3T 2J1
(519) 304-4568


Every University town has one of these places where you can tell is the student pub. To my knowledge Laurier does not have a pub of their own downtown, therefore, The Piston Broke is referred to as the "unofficial" student pub of Brantford. The Piston is a great place to sit on the patio and have a beer after work. Right in Harmony Square it provides a relaxing environment for its customers. In the times that I have gone I have had many items on their menu but I tend to stick to their sandwiches or their Fish and Chips. Be warned when you have the Fish and Chips that the two piece is quite a large amount of fish. If you feel up to it, then it is worth the money.

The Piston is no shining star of Brantford, but if you are looking for a good beer and some pub grub then I would suggest it to you. Even when school is in session and the students are at the pub it is a nice atmosphere and a great place to be.

I would give the Piston a score of 7/10.

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Warming Up To Warmingtons's Bistro

Warmington's Bistro
42 George St, Brantford, ON N3T 2H1
(519) 770-4941


If you ask around downtown  Brantford for a great spot to eat continually you will hear of Warmington's Bistro. This small venue just of Dalhousie Street sure packs a punch when it comes to great tasting food. The selection of Wraps, Burgers & Sandwiches almost guarantees they will have something for you.

There is one negative to this spot. You will often hear of Warmington's Bistro as the place to go for great food but the service does need some improvement. The owners of this Bistro do not have any full time staff. Instead the wife works in the kitchen preparing all of the food, while the husband is in the "Front of House" taking the orders. The reason why it is a negative is that depending on the day you go the husband could be in a good or bad mood and that will dictate the service you receive. I have had great days and I have also had very bad days with him but in the end the food always comes out tasting great.

This is a must visit if you are downtown but please be warned that the service does not always come with a smile.

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The Pantry Cafe

The Pantry Cafe
86 Dalhousie, Brantford, ON N3T 2J2
(519) 759-0322



What a delight this Café is! When you first walk in the furniture and ambiance is wonderful. It really relaxes you and makes you feel like you have time to put your feet up and have a nice lunch. Now, I have only visited the Pantry Café for lunch so far but from just that time period I believe I have formulated a good position on this Café. The smile on the two owners are always a great addition to the wonderful food that comes out of the kitchen. Granted it can be a little time consuming if there are quite a few people in line, but all those feelings go away as soon as you bite into one of their sandwiches or take a spoonful of their wonderful soup. Every day they have a soup special that you can pair with a sandwich or you can just have a bowl of soup. So far my top choice is Three Cheese Asparagus, however, that is just one top choice out of many delicious soups I have tried so far. I would strongly recommend this spot for anyone downtown Brantford and would encourage you to stop in and tell me what you thought of it.

I give The Pantry Cafe a score of 9/10. The only suggestion I have is to maybe look at having someone full time on the front counter to cut down on line time.

For more info on The Pantry Cafe check out this article: http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2011/05/20/the-little-pantry-is-growing-up

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