Welcome to Bethune's Bistro

“ Amazing little dinner. Great affordable and tasty food without the Ludacris cottage tax. Had a great breakfast with the family. The staff is friendly, welcoming and happy to see you. If you are in the neighborhood for a nice simple breakfast, this is the place to go. Highly recommend. ”

“ Decent Breakfast place, we liked what we ordered but the potatoes/fries weren’t up to our liking. ”

“ The Chinese Food was amazing! So fresh and tasty. It was our first time trying Bethune's Bistro for Chinese and we will for sure be back. Ordering and pick-up were both super easy. So glad to have you in the neighbourhood. ”

“ Food was amazing and the prices were really good. Selection for food is limited and staff don't want to do any alterations. Was there in the winter and for some reason they had no heat which was strange. ”

“ The classic breakfast ($9.95) consists of a choice of eggs, protein (bacon, sausage, or ham), home fries, and toast. I’m glad to see their scrambled eggs are made with real eggs and not the boxed liquid ones; I could tell from the telltale flecks of white mixed in with the yolk and denser texture. Their bacon was also tasty: crispy, not too salty, and had a nice smoky flavour. If anything, the home fries could use more time on the flat top to develop a crispier crust, but they were still decent and would pair nicely with fried eggs to create a soft hash. I was excited to see the lovely caramelization on the house pancakes ($9.95 for three) but it didn’t really translate into flavour. As pancakes go, they’re nice and fluffy but also store-bought tasting, especially when served with packaged table syrup. Bethune’s plain house burger ($9.95) reminded me of the ones I had in high school at Johnny Andersons. The beef patty is thicker than McDonalds, but also seems to be mixed with flour as it has a softer consistency. Still, it had a nice crust, and was adorned with all the classic fixings: mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The French fries are also a step up from the home fries – crispy, hot, and made with real potatoes. The low prices may partially be attributed to Bethune’s lean (but not mean) staff. Even on weekends there’s usually only one person out front and presumably one chef. Yet, service was efficient, and I’ve always felt taken care of and welcomed. If you’re in Gravenhurst, I’d recommend skipping fast food and support local at Bethune’s Bistro instead. While it’s more aptly described as a diner or family-style restaurant (as opposed to a bistro), there’s a friendly small-town charm to the place and you won’t leave broke or hungry. ”

“ perfect canadian breakfast.. The poached egg was perfectly done. The bacon from the sandwhich so crunchy and potato was really good. And kudos to the nice lady server for working hard. She is friendly and nice. ”

“ New update: Excellent Sushi. This is a go-to in Gravenhurst. The place is clean, historical and well run. The time before: Last time we visited we had the sushi. It was superb. Original post: Ok folks. This is a must go for the Chinese food. I dont know about the sushi, but all our take out was so fresh and Tasty. How fresh? The sweat and sour chicken balls tasted amazing the next day after being in the fridge. That fresh. We ordered dinner for two. Reasonably priced. The veggies, just everything properly cooked and served, the owner is super friendly. Tĥe building is over 100 years old. I heard that towards the end of the month, there will be a popular monthly Buffet. I think you better reserve a spot! ”

“ Nice little diner on the main road. Friendly service with reasonable prices. The coffee could be a bit stronger. ”