Where’s The Food?

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WTF – Where’s The Food

Have you found the ultimate road food?

We’re looking for the best burgers, butter tarts or BBQ and everything in between.

It doesn’t have to be fancy, but it should be someplace you’d tell your best riding buddy to eat at.

Let us know the name of the joint, how to get to it and why you think it’s the best. We might even have room for a picture if you think of snapping one.

Send your nominations to editor@motorcyclemojo.com

 

WTF Contributions

 

Mike Rodgers — California

On a ride from Malibu, California, through the Mullholland Highway on our way to Joshua Tree National Park, we decided to end the day in Twentynine Palms, California. Because of a previous ride the year before, I knew exactly where to stay and eat. The Rib Co. is on the main drag at 72183 Twentynine Palms Highway just a couple of kilometres from our hotel in the Mojave Desert. After a long day, we got some refreshments, checked into the hotel and waited for our food. Yes, they deliver. The ribs, cornbread, coleslaw and beans were delicious and all arrived hot. A great oasis in the desert.

Steve Milne — British Columbia

Located halfway between North Vernon and Kamloops on the scenic and twisty Highway 97 is the Falkland Pub in beautiful downtown Falkland, a town that’s billed as “The Most Patriotic Town in Canada.” Lots of bike parking right in front, the friendly staff run this comfortable pub with a great patio, varied menu and exceptionally clean washrooms, complete with take-home hilarious beer drinking FAQs.

I opted for the daily special of a homemade crab melt with delicious hand-cut pub fries, washed down with a pint of ice-cold Okanagan Springs Pale Ale. A must-stop destination on a gorgeous ride through the Okanagan/Shuswap area of British Columbia.

Keith Jared Baric — British Columbia

Travelling along the scenic trans-provincial Highway 3 (aka ‘The Crowsnest Highway’) lies a great eatery on the leeward side of Anarchist Summit, just 20 minutes east of Osoyoos. The Su Casa Mexican Cafe offers up traditional Mexican dishes, as well as the most delicious cinnamon buns and fruit pies this side of U.S. border. Denis Laurier, a rider of a Suzuki Bandit, and his wife, Flor (originally from Mexico) started up the café a few years back and it has become a favourite stop of mine, along with a host of other motorcyclists, tourists and locals alike. The café is a bit unassuming from the outside, but inside the décor is truly Mexican, adorned with ceramic tiles, pastel colours and the smell of fresh tortillas. Me muero de hambre!

Ryan Matusu — British Columbia

The Highwayman Saloon is located on Hwy 19A in Union Bay, B.C. It’s one of my favourite rides. This place serves the tastiest hand-cut steaks and the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. This is Vancouver Island’s number one destination for motorcycle riders. The walls are all custom airbrushed and are a feast for your eyes, and there’s always excellent blues playing in the background. Everyone is welcome at the Highwayman Saloon.

Gwen Roberts – Parson’s Brewing Company 

Parsons Brewing Company  in Prince Edward County on Highway 49 is one of my favourite places to enjoy food and drinks outdoors. With plenty of parking and special events going on, it’s a happening spot. My friend Nathan enjoys the Mousetrap Rye Pale Ale and says the Crushable Pilsner is pretty damn good, too! If you are in the area this summer, be sure to drop in. You won’t be disappointed. Friendly staff, great food and awesome beer. Parson’s Brewing Company is located at 876 County Road 49, Picton, Ont.

John Aird – Maine

There is a restaurant in Linneus, Maine, called Grammy’s [Country Inn] that has become one of our club’s destinations of choice. Like a lot of bikers, the members of our club, the Fredericton Motorcycle Club, love to ride and eat. Grammy’s is as short as 1.5 hours or as long as five hours when taking the  “scenic” routes from Fredericton. This place is so popular that on one fine early June Sunday, there were over 70 bikes in the parking lot (a bunch of cars as well). It’s located just outside of Houlton at 1687 Bangor Rd. (Route 2A) and is a popular destination for bikers in Maine and New Brunswick. Portions are generous, so we usually split.  

Mike Poplett – British Columbia

While rolling west on Highway 97 from Vernon to Kamloops, B.C., we came across the Route 97 Diner in Westwold. Being infatuated by diner fare, we had to stop. And we weren’t disappointed. Serene is the manager, owner and main server – she waited on our table. The service and the food were top-notch. The place is done up like a ’50s joint: blackand- white checkerboard floors and red vinyl leatherette on the booth banquettes. And memorabilia from Betty Boop to Elvis, Marilyn Monroe to James Dean, with ’50s tunes playing on the jukebox.

Jim Bierworth – Ontario

I stopped in for breakfast and had one of the best omelettes at Sherri’s Diner, filled with tomatoes and onions – enough for two people. The homemade bread, preserves and loads of homefries were more than I could eat. Wonderful home-cooked food. Located on Highway 124 in South River, Ont.

Bentley Akkerman – Maine

Helen’s Restaurant serves locally sourced seafood and a variety of other homestyle-cooked meals. My new favourite is the meatloaf grilled cheese sandwich. The dessert menu is highlighted by blueberry pie made with locally grown wild blueberries. I consider a trip to Helen’s, located on US Route 1 in Machias, Maine, as a must do at least once per biking season. It’s a great day trip from where I live in southern [New Brunswick] to get to Helen’s via the Deer Island and Campobello Island ferries.

Costa Mouzouris – Quebec

Ye Olde Rockburn Pub and Restaurant

Located within the Chateauguay Valley, about an hour southwest of Montreal and just minutes north of the U.S. border, The Rockburn Pub has become a weekend destination for riders enjoying the area’s narrow country lanes and picturesque landscape. The menu includes typical Irish pub fare with a wide selection of dishes. I like the burgers, they’re thick and juicy, and the fries are fresh, not frozen. I’ve been told the crab cakes are delicious. A terrace overlooks the large parking lot. It’s located at 2461 Rockburn Side Road, Hinchinbrook, QC.

James Stokes-Rees – Cape Breton

I have now been getting over to Cape Breton every late summer or early fall and I stay in Whycocomagh on the Trans-Canada 105. An absolute essential dining stop for me is Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant & Cafe, a five-minute walk along the shore from the Fair Isle Motel where I stay. Charlene and her charming crew serve up the most amazing seven seafood chowder that is generous and truly memorable, served with a homemade fresh tea biscuit. The amazing creamy chowder is filled with haddock, halibut, lobster, clams, crab, scallops and shrimp. And for the daring, end the meal with an original dessert: “Bucket of Mud.” Don’t ask, just try it.

Clinton Smout – Ontario

One of my favourite stops with adventure-riding customers is Loobies, my afternoon tea and pie place. Located at 2066 Horseshoe Valley Rd. West in Craighurst, Ont., Loobies has the best pie around. I am also very familiar with their breakfast and lunch menu. Large portions of great country food and small bills. I love Loobies and go there at least three times per week.

Paul Friesen – Manitoba

It’s a beautiful ride along the Red River, via River Road, to the original Skinner’s, next to the St. Andrews Lock and Dam, 20 minutes north of Winnipeg in Lockport, Man. Their “world famous hot dog” and perogies are just two of the many favourites served in a setting steeped in history and hockey – the original owner’s son was the coach and GM of the Detroit Red Wings. Drop a quarter into a vintage wall jukebox while sitting at a booth surrounded by old hockey photos and go back in time.

Neil Mundreon – British Columbia

A few of us will hop on our bikes and ride about 230 km south of Prince George where I live, down to Red Tomato Pies, at 370 Proctor St., Williams Lake, B.C. It has a great selection of crusts and a huge selection of what you can put on a pizza! Me, I get fresh chicken, broccoli, spinach and ham on a white sauce with cheeses. The wings are also awesome! We get a few rooms and stay the night and enjoy it, as there is no rush in savouring these pizzas. I highly recommend it. The company has been voted best pizza in Canada 2015 and 2016.

Glenn Roberts – Ontario

Located at 3247 County Rd 2, Keene, Ont., just west of County Road 34 (aka Serpent Mounds Road). Muddy’s Pit BBQ serves all the regular meat dishes, including pulled pork, beef brisket and chili dogs, and other delectables you’d expect from a barbecue restaurant. It even has barbecued bologna. I highly recommend the baked beans as a side order. If you aren’t into large chunks of slow-roasted tender meat slathered with barbecue sauce, Muddy’s also has a variety of salads. Very motorcycle-friendly with dedicated motorcycle parking.

Rich Burgess – British Columbia

The Apple Tree Sandwich Shop at 210 6th Ave in New Denver, B.C., is a good spot for eats – great sandwiches and good soup. Always bikes parked in front, bike magazines to read inside and, of course, good food.

Gary Cox – New Brunswick

If one visit to an eatery can make it a favourite, this would be the place. Bistro Le Chat Bleu is on Highway 970, just outside Elgin, N.B. You know you’re at the right place when you see the 1966 Kawasaki W1 on display in the window. You have to have the Western-style seafood soup! Inside, the owner also displays his 1954 Francis Barnett Falcon. The atmosphere, service and food make it a place I’ll be sure to return to!

Michael LeBlanc – Quebec

Mojo has run a few stories of the Gaspé Peninsula, talking about its beauty, the great roads and the warm, friendly people that live there. But you haven’t mentioned the best artisanal bakery in Canada. I have been on a 40-year-plus journey of seeking out and sampling the best croissant and pain au chocolate made, and every chance I get I go back to La Mie Véritable, located in the beautiful town of Carleton-sur-Mer on the south shore of the Gaspé Peninsula overlooking the Baie-des-Chaleurs. Go there hungry and prepare to leave with a bag stuffed with all the things you couldn’t eat.

Malcom Read – New Brunswick

The Bel-air take out Seafood Restaurant is most definitely a classic seafood place, and you’ll always see motorcycles parked there. If you’re looking for fresh seafood, they have it all. This is always where I take anyone who I entertain when they ask about seafood. It’s located at 2672 Acadie Rd., Cap-Pele, N.B., about 30 minutes outside of Moncton. I took our guests there and they ordered clam dinner plates. The next day they wanted to go back again so we did, for an awesome totally belly-stuffing seafood platter.

Tim King – Ontario

The Shepherd’s Pub in Elora, Ont., is in the stone basement of a 175-year-old building right on the river’s edge, and if you’ve ever been to a pub in the old country, it’ll all feel very familiar. There isn’t a bad choice on the menu, though they do British pub food brilliantly. They also have a wide range of micro-brews on draft. On a hot day there’s nothing like a break in the cool, dark, stone basement looking out over the Grand River on Elora’s riverfront.

Troy and Angela – Ride Stop N Go – Alberta

South of Calgary is an incredibly scenic portion of Highway 22 that runs from the small town of Black Diamond to the historic Crowsnest Pass. Somewhere in between finds you at the Twin Cities Hotel in the village of Longview. The local area is filled with ranchers, farmers and occasionally a few motorcyclists. The hotel has a great selection of locally raised meats and produce items on the menu, and when in season, a great Saskatoon berry pie. And the burgers are worth the ride.

Paul McLaughlin – British Columbia

The Coastal Kitchen Cafe is in Port Renfrew, B.C., about an hour west of Victoria at the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. John Kyle and I had a great lunch of salmon burgers in the middle of a superb day trip from Sidney to Salt Spring Island, Duncan, Cowichan Lake, Port Renfrew, Sooke and back to Sidney. Coast Kitchen Cafe has a Facebook page with menus. We highly recommend it – and the ride.

Mal Jones – Ontario

Addison’s Restaurant is an unexpected gem located about 1 km south of Northbrook, Ont., on the east side of Highway 41. It is a must stop on rides in that area with no favourites on the menu – everything is great.

Dave MacNeill – Tennessee

One of the best places we’ve found while riding in northeast Tennessee was Smoky Mountain Bakers, located at 500 Cloudland Dr., Roan Mountain, Tennessee. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, but it’s worth waiting ’til Tuesday for one of the best [wood fired] pizzas you’ll ever eat. A big bonus is, you can’t make a wrong turn. You could stay in that area for a long time before you had to ride a twisty road twice. Planning to go back.

Brian Grohs – Ontario

A great place to stop is the Holyrood General Store. The friendly staff serve multiple flavours of Chapman’s ice cream – a small is two scoops, medium is four scoops, and I’m assuming a large is six, although I’ve never got past a medium-sized cone. If you are the messy type, there is a garden hose out front to rinse your hands off. Going to the Holyrood General Store is like walking into the 1950s. They sell everything from rubber boots to postage stamps. Located in a Mennonite area, Holyrood is a crossroad at the corner of Bruce Rd 1 and Bruce County Rd 6, just southeast of Kincardine, Ontario. Submitted by

Gwen Roberts – Ontario

The County Canteen brewpub, located on Main Street in Picton, Ontario, offers fresh and locally sourced menu selections when available. I had heard that the Canteen’s fish tacos (beer-battered wild cod, charred salsa, spring onions and poblano mayo) are the best anywhere and are a must-try. The entrée comes with two fish tacos and red cabbage slaw. The poblano mayo has just enough bite to make you want more. Portions are generous and filling. I paired it with a Dead Elephant Ale and I must say, this fish taco has me hooked!

In addition to its own beer, the County Canteen offers refreshments from Ontario microbreweries and local county wines. During riding season, you can park your bike in front of the Canteen and enjoy your meal on the outdoor patio. See you there!

Trevor Mac Hughes – British Columbia

Your “Where’s The Food?” section in Threads made me think of a locally recommended spot while a friend and I were riding Highway 101 on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund last April.

In Sechelt, some local folks at a café said we should try the Crossroad Grill if we wanted some good burgers. We didn’t have time to check it out on the way up, but on the way back from Lund we stopped in. I had a very tasty patty melt, my friend had a yummy cheeseburger. Those locals we met were right! It was conveniently just off Highway 101 across from a Petro Canada gas station near the junction with Garden Bay Road. Outdoor seating was nice on a hot spring day, and it made the remaining twisties all the more enjoyable before the Langdale ferry terminal.

Andii Adamick – Montana

On our annual ride, we passed through Kalispell, Montana. One of us in the group had been told about the Mooses Saloon and that it has the best pizza in town. When we were passing through (at lunch time, coincidentally), we asked a local where it was. They, too, were very adamant that it was the best. It looks like an old-style western western saloon inside and out. And yes, the pizza was as good as the atmosphere.

I recommend it if you are near there and enjoy a good pie.

Dick Laird – Texas

A group of Canadian riders I travel with was on the way back from a west hills of Texas ride when one of our group, now living near Dallas, mentioned that he knew of a ‘neat’ spot just off our route where we could grab lunch and a cool refreshment. Little did we know that the Horny Toad Bar and Grill was closed on Mondays, recovering from weekend business.

We found the owners (husband and wife team) inside doing paperwork and cleaning up. They insisted that even though they were closed, they would open the doors for a bunch of Canadian bikers! we had a great lunch, enjoyed their rustic decor, and had a great chat with them

The Horny Toad is located at 319 3rd St., Cransfills Gap, Texas, about 1 hour west of Waco

Todd Ross – Ontario

After reading your WTF section, I had to tell you about a food truck in Mallory town, Ontario, called Northern Soul BBQ. It’s located on Lake Street and it’s the absolute greatest place I’ve ever found.

The owners are a family who are extremely friendly and they love bikes. All bikers are more than welcome, and there is ample parking. they have an extensive menu and their own giant smoker. The food is absolutely worth the trip. They do rids,pulled pork, chicken, smoked meat and so much more. They do stuff that’ll make you wanna slap your mama – well maybe no that far. They even have a diary bar on site for all your ice cream needs.

It was such a wonderful experience that my wife and I, and my friends make the trip multiple times a year just to eat there.

I fully encourage everyone to give this place a shot – you will not regret it.

Noel Henderson – British Columbia

The High-Five Diner is on Highway 5 in Little Fort, British Columbia. They have the usual diner fare but they also serve up things like escargot appetizers if you happen to be craving something exotic. Last time there I ordered the seniors portion of the mushroom schnitzel. I was born in the first half of the 20th century after all. When it came I abandoned any thoughts of having a piece of one of their homemade pies. The portions are rather large. They also had a one-pound rib steak with all the trimmings on the menu. The one I saw going past was huge topped with an enormous Yorkshire pudding and lots of veggies and gravy. Little Fort is about 100 km north of Kamloops at the junction of Highway 5 and 24. When you’re finished your meal, ride Highway 24, which is a delightful road in it’s own right.

Steve Jeans – Newfoundland

My submission for the best restaurant on a road trip is Doyle Sansome & Sons Ltd.’s Lobster Pool in Hillgrade, Newfoundland. Open from Victoria Day weekend until the week after Labour Day, it has the best fish ’n’ chips in central Newfoundland and is a recommended eat on Trip Advisor. The food is served in a small, rustic dining room at the edge of a wharf (complete with live fish cam), or patrons can choose to be served open-air, sitting on the wharf next to the fishing boats. The service is awesome and the seafood is spectacular – and it’s usually morning-fresh. It’s approximately one hour off the Trans-Canada Highway Route 1, en route to Twillingate via Lewisporte, or just a 15-minute offshoot from a 2½-hour loop back to the TCH at Gander. A beautiful coastal road, scenic shorelines and a unique restaurant with exemplary food and service. Oh yeah: cash only at the pool.

Claire Crimp – British Columbia

I think nothing about riding hours to a favourite little coffee shop or restaurant during the glorious extended evenings we get in the summer, but there is one place that stands out as being a perfect cherry on top of a fabulous ride. I live in Courtenay on Vancouver Island, B.C., and I can’t think of anything in the world that I would rather do than ride down the old island highway beside the Salish Sea shoreline, and up and over twisty, mountainous, scenic highway 4 to the west coast of Vancouver Island. That trip spits you out on the rugged Pacific Rim, usually with a sore rear and the hunger of a small army. And nothing satisfies that hunger better than dinner at Wolf In The Fog restaurant, where for a modest but justified fortune they serve simply the finest local, fresh, perfectly prepared food you could ever hope to try. The menu changes seasonally but one thing has thankfully stayed the same: Their potato-crusted oyster which is a tiny miracle of crispy potato strings and fresh oyster finished with truffle oil and possibly just a hint of witchcraft. I don’t know exactly what their secret is but I can’t visit Tofino without heading to the Wolf for what is consistently the best meal I’ve ever had.

Ron Keys – Ontario

Sometimes the best places to eat are close to home. Muddy’s Pit BBQ, in the hamlet of Keene where Indian River enters Rice Lake, serves beef brisket that is smoked on site and melts in your mouth. And a side order of beans and brisket will have you searching for an apartment nearby.

Stu Seaton – Ontario

The Flying Fish, a fish-n-chip shop that does things the old way; Malt vinegar strong enough to make you cough and fish just right. Fattening as hell, but hey, everything in moderation eh? The owners used to run the Flying Fish in Whitby and they retired to Brighton, yay, now we have a decent F&C Shop.

Misti Hurst – British Columbia

Arms Reach Bistro in Deep Cove. I like it because the food is amazing, it’s not outrageously expensive and it’s in a beautiful setting with a lovely view of the cove. It would be a great destination ride. There’s also a coffee shop/donut place called Honey’s Donuts nearby where it is necessary to try a donut at least once in your lifetime and they also have amazing breakfast bagels and coffee.

Steve Milne – British Columbia

Located halfway between North Vernon and Kamloops on the scenic and twisty Highway 97 is the Falkland Pub in beautiful downtown Falkland, a town that’s billed as “The Most Patriotic Town in Canada.” Lots of bike parking right in front, the friendly staff run this comfortable pub with a great patio, varied menu and exceptionally clean washrooms, complete with take-home hilarious beer drinking FAQs.

I opted for the daily special of a homemade crab melt with delicious hand-cut pub fries, washed down with a pint of ice-cold Okanagan Springs Pale Ale. A must-stop destination on a gorgeous ride through the Okanagan/Shuswap area of British Columbia.

Keith Jared Baric — Osoyoos, B.C.

Travelling along the scenic trans-provincial Highway 3 (aka ‘The Crowsnest Highway’) lies a great eatery on the leeward side of Anarchist Summit, just 20 minutes east of Osoyoos. The Su Casa Mexican Cafe offers up traditional Mexican dishes, as well as the most delicious cinnamon buns and fruit pies this side of U.S. border. Denis Laurier, a rider of a Suzuki Bandit, and his wife, Flor (originally from Mexico) started up the café a few years back and it has become a favourite stop of mine, along with a host of other motorcyclists, tourists and locals alike. The café is a bit unassuming from the outside, but inside the décor is truly Mexican, adorned with ceramic tiles, pastel colours and the smell of fresh tortillas. Me muero de hambre!

Ryan Matusu — Union Bay, B.C.

The Highwayman Saloon is located on Hwy 19A in Union Bay, B.C. It’s one of my favourite rides. This place serves the tastiest hand-cut steaks and the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. This is Vancouver Island’s number one destination for motorcycle riders. The walls are all custom airbrushed and are a feast for your eyes, and there’s always excellent blues playing in the background.

Everyone is welcome at the Highwayman Saloon.

Dennis Swarts — Wallacetown, ON

Tall Tales Café is a must stop for me every time I travel down by Lake Erie to get away from the busy 401 expressway.

The restaurant is in a general store, post office and gas station all in one located in a very tiny village called Wallacetown, on Highway 3.

I have a weakness for pie and they have the best, always using local fruit. Everything is homemade and delicious!
Definitely worth the stop on this cool ride down by the lake.

Kevin Wile & Vicki Gesner — Nova Scotia

Our favourite place to eat is a family-owned restaurant called Shaw’s Landing, located on the scenic ride of Highway 333 five minutes east of iconic Peggy’s Cove or 35 minutes west of Halifax. The dining room and patio have a breathtaking view of the harbour of West Dover.

Rob, Karen and the staff serve up traditional meals such as burgers and seafood, as well as unique dishes such as a lobster/grilled cheese sandwich on homemade bread.

Their slogan is “Beer and Lobster. Enough Said.”

We’ve guided many friends and visitors to Shaw’s. They enjoy the food, the service and the quiet relaxed atmosphere while avoiding the throngs of tourists one encounters just a few minutes away.

From Dean Valentino — Acton, ON

After riding along Highway 7 to Acton, Ont., for the Royal Enfield demo rides, I stopped for lunch at a fantastic vegan restaurant called The Plant Society Kitchen, located at 37 Mill St. in Acton. I ate an absolutely fabulous tofu club sandwich with vegan cheese on amazing sandwich bread. The coffee was perfect and the vegan chocolate-chip cookie was out of this world. I highly recommend this charming little restaurant.

Sandy Henry — Turner Valley, Alta.

My food pick while riding is the Chuckwagon Café in Turner Valley, Alta. Love this place because they raise their own cattle and use the beef in the café. Burgers and the flat iron steak and eggs Benedict are to die for. The beef barley soup takes three days to make – and it’s so good, it’s unreal.

The café is located at 105 Sunset Blvd. N.W. in Turner Valley and is right on the route to some of the greatest highways to ride in southern Alberta, such as Hwy 40 through the Rocky Mountains!

Grant Tulloch — in Little Fort, B.C.

High Five Diner, located at 9916 Bean Rd. in Little Fort, B.C., at the junction of Highway 24 and Hwy 5, is a fantastic place to stop for great food. This cute ’50s-style diner serves massive portions of delicious homemade food.

Stop the bike, go in for a Canadian High burger and a piece of apple pie served with two scoops of ice cream. The food is amazing and, if you are lucky, sisters Lindsey and Ashley will be your servers. A five-star experience.

Costa Mouzouris — Waterbury, Vermont

If you like ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s products are among the best. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is available in grocery stores across North America, but visiting the factory, located at 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. (Route 100) in Waterbury, Vermont, is your best bet.

I suggest crossing the Canada/U.S. border south of Frelighsburg, Que., then head south on Route108 and through Smugglers’ Notch, where the winding road narrows to one lane as it passes through a rock cut.
The trip is worth making.

Glenn Roberts — Yellowknife, NWT

It’s worth the ride to Yellowknife just to stop at Bullocks Bistro, which is located at 3534 Weaver Dr. Don’t let the appearance of the building fool you. It isn’t fancy and you’d probably never think there was a restaurant inside, but the monstrous servings of the most amazing fish and chips you’ve ever had will have you asking for a doggy bag because you won’t want to leave any behind. While you’re there, ask for a marker and sign the wall or the ceiling, or pin your favourite photo on the wall. Amazing.

Pat Klein — Cherryville, B.C.

One of my favourite stops is the Cherryville RV Golf and Roadhouse Café, located at 1361 Hwy 6, Cherryville, in the scenic southern interior of British Columbia.

Great people, great food (especially the fish and chips) and a nice patio overlooking the golf course. (Not sure why the sign has a different name than on the website: cherryvillervgolfandroadhousecafe.com).

Keith Openshaw — Lowbanks, ON

Hippos Dinner diner is located at 2472 North Shore Dr., Lowbanks, Ont., and is motorcycle-friendly with parking designated for motorcycles.

Sample the freshly caught Lake Erie perch and pickerel. Beverages include water, pop, juice or favourite alcohol beverage for your adult passenger.

There is indoor and outdoor seating, and I usually sit right by the lake and listen to the water lapping against the breakwater.

The ride on Hwy 3 to Hippos is a nicely paved road along the Lake Erie shoreline.

Nathan & Catherine Naslund — Belleville, Ont.

After a one-year hiatus, the Steak Machine is back in downtown Belleville, Ont., at its new location across from City Hall. Nestled in the corner of a large, paved parking lot, the Steak Machine sits right along the banks of the Moira River. Also new this year: the restaurant is licensed and offers its own craft beer to those so inclined.

We highly recommend their “famous” eight-ounce N.Y. Striploin on a Baguette. As well, any of the burgers that I’ve tried were excellent – the Big Smoke being one of my favourites.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30-ish in the evening, depending on how busy they are. It’s open seven days a week.

Mike and Karen Burke — Parrsboro N.S

My wife and I were out on a day trip from Truro, N.S., heading toward Parrsboro. We found this place a block behind the Fundy Geological Museum called Harbour View Restaurant, 476 Pier Rd in Parrsboro.

Food was great. It’s a nice spot with a great friendly atmosphere. My wife had fish and chips; I got a western and fries.

Wow, I’ve had my share of westerns over the years, but this was the best I’ve ever had – and I think it’s the first time I left fries on my plate.

Janice, our server, said, “Lots of motorcyclists drop in [when] travelling through from New Brunswick, taking the scenic tour into Nova Scotia.”

Will definitely make the Harbour View a destination on another ride.

Christopher Thiessen — Water Valley, Alta.

One of my favourite places to eat is the Water Valley Saloon at 5210 Main St. on Hwy 579 in Water Valley, Alta.

I rode to this saloon with friends on a group ride recently. The food was really good and the building’s country / farm atmosphere is really authentic. Many cattle brands from local ranchers are burned into the wood walls.

The Biker Burger is one of the specials, and I highly recommend ordering it.

You can take the paved road or the gravel roads northwest of Calgary to get there. The scenery in the area is beautiful, with lots of trees and views of the Rocky Mountains. Watch out for cattle grids, cattle and deer if you take the back roads.

Jeff Gillam — Deer Lake, Nfld.

Fresh fried fish and chips are friggin’ fabulous at the Off The Hook Fish and Chips truck located on the corner of Reid’s Lane and Old Bonne Bay Road in Deer Lake, Nfld. The food is even better when you can enjoy it on a 23 C day in October! (A rare occurrence in these parts.)

Off The Hook is a great place to get a bit of grub before heading to the Northern Peninsula and Gros Morne National Park or other places in western and central Newfoundland. I’ve never been disappointed with my meal. The cod tongues are delicious too!

Andy Clark — Owen Sound, Ont

I discovered Ted’s Range Road Diner while taking my new-to-me 1977 BMW out for a “test” ride in 1997, which turned out to be a 600-km ride. Twenty-three years later, it’s still my No. 1 bike.

The old saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” applies to this excellent restaurant. The menu includes emu, alligator, bison, venison and freshly caught trout from Georgian Bay, and so much more. Ted’s is located in a Quonset hut at 138490 Grey Rd. 112, between Meaford and Owen Sound, Ont., north of Hwy. 26.

William R. Duff — Beaverdell, B.C.

Motorcyclists looking for a rest while riding on the scenic Highway 33, which connects the Boundary Country and Okanagan regions of B.C., must stop at the Red Rock Garage located at 5842 Highway 33 in the tiny community of Beaverdell, B.C.

What a surprise when you step through the doorway – you can buy gifts, some remarkable homemade baking, coffee and cold drinks. There even is a small workshop and tools for riders in need of DIY repairs and, of course, gas pumps.

The Red Rock Garage is truly a “Small Coffee Shop with a Motorcycle Addiction.”

Editors note: the Red Rock Garage closes for the winter, but reopens on May 1.

Keith Openshaw — Lehighton, Penn.

This place is situated in the middle of nowhere at 6565 Interchange Rd, Lehighton, Penn. The usual fare: ’dogs, burgers, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, fries and ice cream. Clean, friendly staff and reasonable prices.

Crazy busy on the weekends, but I was there on a weekday, so it was fairly quiet. There is lots of parking.

I ignored my GPS on my way to Philly and found this place. The biggest draw for me was the sign, which claims the establishment is the largest general store in the world. Leave time to look around the store – you’ll be a while.

Also, there are nice roads in the area.

James Stokes-Rees — Bay of Fundy, N.B.

The New Brunswick coastal roads along the Bay of Fundy offer many treats. One of them is the Harbour Road Pub and Eatery, conveniently located at 190 Route 176 about two kilometres from the Route 1 exit. This understated establishment is superb in every respect: very courteous and welcoming Down East staff, an excellent menu, tremendous variety in both food and beverages, generous food portions and reasonable prices. Personally, I have never been disappointed. My fellow motorcyclists would agree.

Rachel’s Bakery — Lion’s Head, Ont.

Rachel’s Bakery, located right downtown Lion’s Head, Ont. at 79 Main St., has fresh baked goods, sandwiches, homemade soups, burgers, etc. and the bakery is licensed with a variety of local microbrews. There is indoor dining as well as a screened porch, so you can enjoy the fresh air. Portions are generous and the place is very clean.

It is also about a block away from the harbour that has an excellent view of the Niagara Escarpment.

Lisa’s Lake House — Christina Lake, B.C.

My friends and I never miss a chance to stop by Lisa’s Lake House for a bite and a beverage when we’re riding along Highway #3 between Grand Forks and Castlegar, B.C.

Downhome old-fashioned hospitality, hosted by Lisa. The portions are generous, the menu extensive, and it’s licensed. The fish ‘n chips are to die for!!
Lake access is just a couple of blocks away if you feel like a quick dip!

Located at 1659 Christina Frontage Rd., Christina Lake with lots of parking. Open M-F 11 -9, Sat 10-9, closed Sun.

Pat Klein — Dundurn, Sask

If you should find yourself riding on the Louis Riel Trail through Dundurn, Sask., be sure to drop into Big Mur’s Tavern at 315 Second Ave. — a popular destination for riders from miles around. It boasts the coolest patio in Saskatchewan, and maybe all of Canada.

Great food, great prices and great people.

Sam Bobb — Capay, CA

Located at 24989 on State Route 16 in the central California town of Capay, the Road Trip Bar and Grill is an old-time haunt themed around the two-wheeled crowd, but is not exclusively for them. The extensive menu consists of comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is lots of seating indoors as well as outdoors on the expansive patio, and there is live music on most weekends. Service is top notch, and you can’t get a bad meal there.

This is the perfect spot when out for a ride and hunger strikes — or when you need an ice-cold brew.

Darrell LaFosse—Cape Breton, NS

When you ride the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, be sure to stop at Morrison’s Restaurant, Cape North. This recently converted Company Store-to-restaurant just reopened after a 20-plus year hiatus. It’s a friendly, family-owned operation that is perfectly situated roughly halfway around the Trail. Wonderful food and local history. Don’t pass it by.

Noel Henderson — 70 Mile House, BC

If you are going to the Yukon or Alaska on Highway 97 through B.C., there is a place where you can get a real taste of Quebec. The place is called the Sugar Shack, located at 2481 Willow Dr, 70 Mile House. The people who run it originally came from Quebec and have a variety of Quebecois items on the menu, from the obvious poutine to real Montreal smoked meat sandwiches. The coffee is very good and they will offer to put maple syrup in it if you want. Our breakfast was also great.

The Sugar Shack is located on the north end of town, just follow the signs.

Chris Taylor — Hawk Junction, ON

If you are out doing the Algoma loop in Ontario or you’re lost and you find yourself on Highway 101, do yourself a favour and head north on Hwy 547 and stop at the Big Bear Hotel. Located at 109 Hwy 547 in Hawk Junction, about 25 km northeast of Wawa. It doesn’t look like much from the outside but inside you will find some of the tastiest burgers around! The burgers are usually big enough that you could probably cut them in half and save the rest for later, but I don’t know who could do that. On the dessert menu you can usually get homemade cheesecakes that are always amazing.

Brian Grohs — Goderich Harbour — AKA The Old Saltie

One of my favourite stops for old-fashioned fish-n-chips wrapped in newsprint, with no cutlery (that’s why we have fingers). Ketchup or mayo is extra,
but all the salt (30+ varieties) and vinegar (20+ varieties) are free.

All served with delightful humour (when the Aussie owner is present), and craft and domestic beers are available. You also get a great view of the Goderich Harbour and the Compass salt mine. Goderich millennium hiking trail is right next to it.

You can find The Old Saltie at 111 North Harbour Road W, Goderich, ON N7A 2M7.

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