Aaron M
West Side Café Sault Ste. Marie
This place is a real-deal greasy spoon, and I mean that in the best way possible.
Big plates, no nonsense, hot food, fast coffee refills. Eggs done right, bacon crispy, sausages solid, home fries exactly how they should be, and toast that actually tastes like toast not decoration. Portions are generous and you leave full.
The vibe is old-school diner through and through. Wood-paneled walls, local regulars, simple tables, and zero pretension. It feels like the kind of place that’s been feeding working people forever—and probably has.
Service is friendly, efficient, and down to earth. You’re not rushed, you’re not upsold, and nobody’s trying to reinvent breakfast. They just do it right.
If you’re looking for fancy brunch, this isn’t it.
If you want proper breakfast, fair prices, and comfort food that hits, this is your spot.
I’ll be back with my lady!
… morePATT TOLEDANA
We ate today and enjoyed the food. The ladies working there were awesome and even helped me entertain my crying baby.
Food is great, serving size is more than enough, and the staff are amazing. Highly recommend!
… moreRaizel C
The place is exactly the kind of super casual diner vibe I wanted when I google searched “poutine” while visiting from the USA. From the exterior and type of restaurant you would usually expect this type of place to have a low quality service/ food. It’s the exact opposite! Service was amazing and the one (1) server inside over delivered and was so friendly and made our experience fantastic. This place is Kid-friendly too! The cook also came out to say hi to us and chat with other quests to really round out how this place is a place for the community. Food was great and the price was very fair. Our poutine portions were GENEROUS and we got “smalls”.
I’ll 100% be back. Don’t skip this gem.
… moreLaura Benwell
Ordered delivery. Perogies and Greek salad. Absolutely delicious! Never disappointed with West Side. Take out and dine in have been both on point. Happy tummy
… moreKris
Great homemade food in a small hometown diner. I rarely get breakfast when out but was in the mood. This breakfast was I will definitely be back. Their poutine menu looked amazing!
… moreJen Wiebe
This place is a beautiful hole in the wall diner! The service felt like a family dinner and the regulars where awesome!
The portions were huge and it was real food not processed yuck!
Good job guys will be back forsure
… moreSteve Rogers
If you’re coming over the border to Sault St. Marie and want to try Canada’s Poutine or just need the small diner, food and atmosphere stop at The Westside. Friendly service and good food.
… moreWendy Soto
What a dive, but what a wonderful experience! We literally googled Poutine and this place came up. The food was wonderful, the servers were incredibly friendly, and we had a blast chatting with the locals. Don’t let the looks deter you. And if you are a handsome, friendly, single man, someone needs to snatch up Anna Lisa (eh!). Everyone made these Floridians feel welcome!
… moreJoyful
Food is delicious and arrived hot and fresh. Veggie omelette yummy and perogies are homemade. Coffee is decent. Servers friendly. It’s the consummate “hold in wall diner” and the food definitely is worth it.
… moreGabriela Vargas
If you want to take the experience of a good poutine to another level this your place, westside cafe has been around for a lot of years,always offering super generous portions that going together with the taste and flavour, this old fashion cafe has a lot to offer if you are looking for a good Canadian meal experience!
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