Leonhard's

I have Hashimoto’s and food allergies (gluten, dairy, and soy), so finding a place where I feel safe and comfortable isn’t always easy. Leonhard’s was absolutely wonderful and exceeded my expectations. The café is beautifully decorated, very cozy and welcoming, with a warm atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy the moment. The staff is extremely kind and attentive, which I truly appreciate when I need to ask about ingredients. I ordered a chai tea latte with oat milk, and they use Silk oat milk, which works perfectly for me. It was delicious, comforting, and very well prepared. Everything—from the ambiance to the service—was excellent. If you’re visiting Charlottetown, this place is a must. 10/10, highly recommended.

If you’re looking for a quality breakfast spot in Charlottetown, this is the spot. Super quaint and cozy space located right downtown, Leonhard’s was the perfect stop for a proper coffee and meal. I had the eggs Benny with braised beef and mushrooms, a first time for me seeing such an offering and it was delicious. Great all-day breakfast to boot! Definitely recommend.

My wife and I came for brunch early around 9:20am on a Saturday. The place was quite busy, with customers coming in consistently for both dine-in and takeout. The restaurant had a nice relaxing atmosphere, and was very quaintly decorated. We ordered the pictures I submitted, and the total was $70 after tax and tip. In terms of the quality of the food and drink, it averaged out to be mediocre. The potato leek soup had so much black pepper in it that it was all you could taste. I could not taste leek at all, and you wouldn’t even know it had a potato base, because it was so thin. It also had globs of sour cream in it that did not mix well into the soup. The focaccia used for the sandwich was quite good; nice and airy and well seasoned. However, it was missing cucumbers as stated on the menu. The French toast was made with good quality brioche, and the vanilla cream, pastry cream, strawberries, compote, and honeyed granola was a great flavor combination. A nice enough breakfast. The flat white was very disappointing, because there was a copious amount of milk foam, which flat whites are not supposed to have. Additionally, the London fog my wife ordered was served in a glass mug with no handle for some reason, which became too hot to hold with bare hands. The vanilla roll we had was also a bit disappointing. The Chantilly cream in the roll was excellent, but the sponge cake portion had a noticeable egg white smell when eating, which was very off-putting. I must also bring up the service, which I almost never mention in my restaurant reviews. The service was quite poor. When ordering, I asked our male server if the sandwich and soup combo was prepared with a large portion of soup; he told me it was prepared with a small one. I pointed out to him that it was cheaper if I ordered a full sandwich and small soup separately, than if I ordered a combo. This made me think the combo would come with a large portion of soup instead. He responded “okay…” in such an exasperated tone, and asked me to finish ordering, instead of looking into my concerns. After finishing our meal, I went to the register to pay. The owner was there, and looked at me with a scowl on his face, and asked if I was there to get takeout. Mind you, I spent the last hour watching the owner go up to multiple tables, making small talk with customers with a smile on his face. I watched him cheerfully greet customers, take takeout orders, and take payments, all with a kind and friendly demeanor. He walked by our table at least 15 times during our time there. For him to not notice I was a dine-in customer, and to have such a disconcerting look, really did not make me feel good. He never even asked how our meal was. There was also a female server there, she was very sweet.

Came here during breakfast with a line to get in. Wasn’t worth the wait. The Fish Cakes were so dry and crumbly and didn’t pair well with the medium poached eggs that were also dry. As well, the salad came with the saddest drizzle of dressing…again too dry. My partner ordered Two Eggs with Jam and Buttered Toast. Never got the jam. Had to pay $6 extra for bacon! The waitress checked in on the couple beside us several times, but never our table. When she finally came around, she just assumed we were finished. Had to ask for the jam. By this time the toast was cold. Overall, this is a very chic dining space and the food is presented nicely, but the flavour and quality is lacking especially for the price. Service needs improvement regardless if they’re busy.

We were referred here by a friend and it was amazing. Very busy but the menu was worth the wait. I couldn't decide between the eggs Benedict and the French toast so they put a special plate together for me that was amazing. It was all a 10/10. The French toast with cinnamon and coriander, and the steak and eggs Benedict. There is a takeout option there as well if you want to just grab a coffee and pastry. For dessert I had the 7 nut pie and that was awesome as well but overall I would easily recommend here and go back again if in Charlottetown, PEI.

Leonhard’s has a really cute, warm, and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you step inside. The service was decent—friendly enough and attentive without being overbearing. That said, the food didn’t quite live up to the charm of the space. The bacon was definitely the highlight—crispy and tasty. The eggs were cooked properly but lacked seasoning, and while the toast was fine, no jam was provided, which felt like a missed detail. The coffee was unfortunately weak and underwhelming. Overall, Leonhard’s is a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the ambiance, but if you’re looking for a standout breakfast, it might leave you wanting more.

First time here. Husband got the braised beef Benny, he liked it. I got the hash... meh The tea was weak and so was the coffee. Service could use some improvement wasn't offered salt, pepper, ketchup, jam etc. Over all underwhelming

A cute and cozy spot. They perfected a sweet & salty French toast. The staff were awesome & food was phenomenal. Our new go to breakfast spot on the Island.

Before heading to the airport, we stopped for brunch at Leonhards, and I'm so glad we did. The restaurant is small and cozy, but absolutely worth the wait for a table in such a cute and quaint spot. I ordered the tuna sandwich on toasted sourdough, and it was fantastic--fresh, not at all fishy, with the aioli mayo adding just the right touch of flavor. My husband went with the ham and cheese sandwich paired with the soup of the day, a cream of zucchini with Parmesan, which was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Our friends ordered the omelette and the Freida hash--both dishes were delicious, with the omelette cooked perfectly and the hash being especially satisfying. We couldn't resist sharing the French toast, and it did not disappoint--the batter was spot on. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Leonhards for brunch or even takeout. A wonderful spot to enjoy before (or after) a trip.

Great choice for breakfast or brunch. The french toast was wonderful. We scoped out a number of places but Leonhard's iOS a standout. Fresh pastries and also sandwiches available for carrying out. Excellent coffee (no free refills however). Friendly servers and breakfast comes quickly. Highly recommended.

Spent some time in Charlottetown during a cruise and asked a passerby for a lunch recommendation. She wasn't a local, but told us she went to Leaonhard's everytime she visited. What a great place. It's cozy and comfortable and the service was prompt and the food was excellent. We shared the Sweet Peach Grilled Cheese and salad and it was delicious - a great combination and perfect summer lunch.

Great little place with a fun menu, interior nicely put together my fish cakes, poached eggs with a salad was amazing. My husband with a less developed palette said his 3 scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage, potatoes, onion (left off mushrooms) and grained toast with strawberry jam was "fine". I suggest you try for yourself.

Liked it so much we went for breakfast two days in a row! Food is delicious, staff is friendly, and price is reasonable. Would be my favourite spot if we lived here!

This place is very nice, quiet coastal style, very good food, to die for coffee. Our toast and eggs was just the right size, no giant heap of potatoes, just great multi grain toast, home made jam, and perfectly cooked poached eggs. Great find.

What a wonderful spot for enjoying a tasty Breakfast! We had to wait a bit before getting a spot on the window bar, the place was well decorated and the staff very friendly and helpful. I started with a Longo espresso and it was so good! The coffee taste was bold and the crema present on the top of the coffee! I had the omelette with feta and my partner had the egg benedicte and both meals were so fresh and delicious. You can really enjoy the freshness of the local ingredients !

Loved the ambience of the place. Service was friendly but alright, could be bit more attentive. Food was good, for the price I could've expected more for its value. Standard for breakfast spot.

Great Breakfast place. There can be a wait but the line moves quickly. Great service and food. Put this place on your list of things to do in Charlottetown.

You could call this a "souper" experience indeed! Finally got over the Leonhards after a few raving reviews on their lunch and food and oh wow am I glad I did! Such a cute and quaint little vibe in Great George St but wow was it busy! We got there around 11:45 and waited maybe 15 min so not bad at all, but by the time we left quite a line so get there early or you might be waiting a bit. The service was friendly and prompt, vax passes checked and our table was sanitized before being seated. The menu is really great with a lot of options for all diets from vegan to GF and also with a lot of local options. Coffee options, baked foods, sandwiches, bowls, salads, bowls, soups and everything in between to tantalize your tastebuds! After much debate settled on the soup and half Sammy special where you can pick any sandwich on the menu. The sandwich I ordered was called the vegan and filled with curried chickpeas, roasted eggplant, avocado, tomato, and greens served on some really amazing whole grain thick sliced rye that had me drooling. The soup is what really stole the show here, sliding in as the daily special, curried cauliflower and IT. HAD. ME. WEAK. IN. THE. KNEEs. So much flavour and perfect merriment of cozy spices balanced with a fresh garnish of parsley. I wish I could send this taste to everyone even remotely interested in trying Leonhards so I could sell it on the spot. Such a fantastic lunch, bright and vibrant yet a calm atmosphere that made it a great experience. Definitely check it out if you're in town (and get a sammy on the rye bread and totally get the soup if it's there!) See you soon Leonhards crew! Yum!

Great atmosphere and adorable. Breakfast was great. Would love to stop by for a pastry and coffee later--looks delicious and savory!

Every time I'm in Charlottetown I go here for breakfast. Great food and ambience. Service is amazing.

Always love this quaint spot! The Team are lovely and the food is always on point. The egg dishes tend to be my favourite (really anything involving their bread is delicious). Highly recommend, especially if you only have limited time in Charlottetown.

Such a quaint place.....warm and cozy on a cold day. We were able to snag a table right away and were greeted quickly with menus. Lots of great options with all day breakfast and lunch options. Many gluten free options and a vegan sandwich on the menu. The food was fresh and tasty. Hubby had the beet tart, son had the Southwest ciabatta and I had the gf vegan sandwich. I wish there was a dairy free soup No dairy free, gf desserts

On a recent trip to the maritimes we stopped here for breakfast. The service is swift and warm. I had a bacon sandwich. It was seriously good, it was a layer of bacon, a layer of cheese and several layers of greens, and the bread was not too thick. For me, it was about as healthy as a bacon sandwich could be. My partner had a salmon & dill ciabatta. Both came with big healthy servings of salad that included fresh mushroom, crunchy carrot and radish slices! I always forget about radishes but love them when they show up. This restaurant is on a street full of things to see and do. There is street parking.

Had a "porkstrami" and cheese sandwich for lunch - very good and the focaccia bread was recommended by the server.... great call! Fast and friendly service.

Great breakfast! Freshest ingredients, great service, awesome tasting! Homey, country style atmosphere. And the coffee is fantastic, every cup is individually made.

Probably one of the best coffees I've ever had. Smoked Salmon eggs Benedict was awesome. Service was really good. Ambiance is well done cozy east coast feel. Wish we had room for cheesecake looks so good in display case.

My wife and I were in town for her to do some work, so before we made our way back to the mainland, we had to refuel. I came across Leonhard's glowing recommendations online, and thought the cozy-looking lunch spot would not only provide sustenance, but (hopefully) do it with quality and style. Arriving in the mid-afternoon, the restaurant was about 40% full, at it's smattering of tables and small banquettes. The interior has a very beach house feel, with white-washed walls, wooden ceiling and wainscotting, and plants and cut wood that added a sense a nature. We were given our choice of seating and chose a table near the window, to take in the sun and limited midday-Charlottetown people watching. Although some breakfast items were available through the afternoon (kudos!), I was feeling like something more substantial and less eggy. The "chicken burger" and schnitzel had caught my wife's eye, and being the schnitzel fan that I am, I went with that while she got the chicken. With a limited clientele at that time of day, it wasn't long before we got our plates. Mine was a respectable mass of food, with the hefty breaded and flattened cutlet of pork that was topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms, roasted slices of potato, and a garden salad with a mustard dressing. The schnitzel was nice and crisp, and the pork was supple without being tough, and was moist as well. You can't go wrong with sautéed onions and mushrooms, and they brought added richness and depth of flavour to each bite. The slices of potato were wonderful, with one side golden brown and crisp, and the other still light and potatoey. Keeping me from being a total glutton, the garden salad was a refreshing pop of colour and lighter flavours to balance the other parts of my meal. My wife's "chicken burger" was stretching the term to its limits, with a roasted chicken breast betwixt a whole grain flatbread, with havarti and chutney. Chicken sandwich yes, burger no. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the other ingredients helped add flavour to the blandest cut of chicken that there is, but the thin bun wasn't up to the task of containing everything and fell apart. Service was prompt and really friendly, in true Islander fashion. In the land of seafood shacks and pubs, Leonhard's is a standout for its atmosphere and quality, locally-sourced menu. But if you're looking for a burger, you'll want to go elsewhere.

Foodie paradise!!! Sooo good. The French Toast with cinnamon and cardamom and fruit compost was amazing. Local sources bacon was tasty. Beautifully decorated. Wait was about 10 mins. Thinking to come back tomorrow.

Don't miss this gem of a restaurant! Outstanding menu with wonderful variety. Our breakfasts were well prepared and beautifully presented. Best eggs Benedict. I chose mine with guacamole and jalapeños!! if I didn't live 4000 miles away I would be here tomorrow!

Stopped in for a late breakfast. First time here. What an amazing surprise. My wife and I loved this place. Fantastic food, great atmosphere, and a lot of homemade products, all reasonably priced. We highly recommend this place

Friendly and prompt service even though they are quite busy, lots of options on the menu for lunch and breakfast / brunch. I had the eggs Frieda which is essentially a scramble with sausage, bacon, eggs, perfectly cooked potatoes and a cheese and herb mix - to die for! Absolutely DELICIOUS. If you don't eat here while in Charlottetown you are missing out. My table neighbours both had variations of the eggs Benedict and while I am not a Benedict lover they were beautiful and looked made to perfection. Everyone seems to clean their plate here so there isn't much going in the compost bin! I also had a latte and it was perfect for me - I am not a strong flavour coffee lover though so some may find it to be too much of a light roast for them.

It's incredible when we find a place where the attention to details is priority. Amazing decoration, food prepared to perfection and even though the line took too long, it was worth it every single minute. Tried the Hawaii Toast and it was perfect. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with salmon and it was one of the best ones I've tried so far, the salad was amazing as well. You guys can keep doing this amazing work. I wish There was a place like this in Toronto, I'd be there every weekend.

While I was in town to visit a friend, we met up on a Saturday late morning around 11 am for brunch. We only waited around 10 mins for a table for 5 which was a steal. The cafe is super cute and has a semi rustic look to it with a homey feel. Our table ordered 3 salmon bennys, a sausage benny and french toast with fresh fruit. I really enjoyed the maple syrup with the french toast, it was sweet and smooth! The coffee as well was very strong which took me by surprise. We couldn't help but also get a few desserts to share. We ordered a slice of the vanilla roll cake and a raspberry mousse cake slice. Both were delightful but the roll cake was slightly on the sweeter side for me. The cream in the vanilla roll cake was very light but very sweet. Overall, would definitely recommend giving this cafe a try if you ever end up on the east coast! I would give 5 stars but the service lacked so that was the only downside.

This was the highlight of our honeymoon trip to Charlottetown from Halifax. We read good things & we weren't disappointed. Short wait for breakfast. Sat us to wait in a large comfy chair & then our table. Beautiful surroundings, warm atmosphere & artistic, paintings everywhere. They showed concern for my nut & shellfish allergies. I had the eggs Frieda. What is that? Delicious white Multigrain toast & a bowl filled with roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, cheese etc. Just mouth watering every bite. She had a delicious plate of over easy & crispy bacon. She a Chai tea latte she loved. Me a regular latte that was just ok, a bit weak but it was the only not perfect item. Service was decent as well. The owner was working the cash area & trying to handle the lineups out the door. He was a nice German fellow. Would love to know the back story on why he's in PEI. But all I know is that our meal wasn't a meal it was am experience. Cannot recommend this more (we read reviews for another restaurant that claimed great food guaranteed & it was abysmal) so I must state this place is the real deal.

While Leonard's is best known as a busy, trendy brunch spot on the weekends, it has much more than that to offer. It's also great for lunch and breakfast during the week when it's a bit quieter. They serve a great coffee, and the ambience is very laid back, with the decor suggesting a "beach house" feel. The staff are also really friendly and responsive. There's also a few nice lounge chairs for relaxing around the fireplace. I've tried the salads and sandwiches here, and they are very generous portion sizes. The sandwiches are stacked nice and high. The salads also are large and have a lot of toppings.

Very good breakfast with a nice touch of German. Coffeemaker is imported!! Homemade bread and tasty Omelettes.

Awesome food and service! Look forward to the home made mustard salad dressing and toast with jam from the PEI Preserve company!

This is a fabulous breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of the downtown core. They serve great coffees and by far the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. The hollanaise sauce is creamy and light with a perfect texture and consistency, and the lightly dressed salad is fresh and full of variety. I will Be definitely returning!

All other reviews that say the service is slow is correct. Only 2 ladies serving whole place so be prepared to wait. Ordered good pork schnitzel with nice seasoning and light breading which came with mediocre fried potatoes but good salad with mustard dressings to help balance the richness of the pork. Chocolate and almond danishes good but not great. Tuna salad sandwich slightly different taste but large portion and good flavor. Overall, spendy and could find better choice. Wouldn't come again. Morse's Kraut House in ME much better Eastern European food.

The vegetarian salad is a bit of a miss. Raw mushrooms should not be in a salad. They should be grilled or roasted. Same for the large pieces of raw red pepper. Would be better roasted. Salad needed nuts or seeds or some other protien component besides shredded havarti cheese (which would have been better cubed). Salad could be smaller and better for same price. Side of dry bread with no butter, oil or spread (hummus?) offered was a bit disappointing as well. Friendly staff and nice interior. Decent eggs benedict. Decent coffee.

This was a cute breakfast stop for us while traveling Busy when we arrived but we take that as a good sign. We had a table soon enough, but while we waited they brought us coffee and offered us comfortable chairs for waiting. Our breakfast was delicious, service was very friendly. Very happy with our choice!!

We went there to have breakfast the other day and it was raining outside, we there at 8:55 and asked if we could wait inside until they opened. The woman working agreed to allow us to stand inside. When the owner came he chewed out his employee and told us the shop wasn't open and we should go outside, we mentioned it was raining outside and he said well stand under the roof. Considering this place is supposed to be open for breakfast I think one would expect it to be open a little earlier than 9:00. We ended up leaving even though we had paid for parking as we were not impressed with his the owner's abrupt attitude.

The venue is charming. Very bright, wood tables, flowers, a nice ambiance. We came here for breakfast and had ben eggs with salmon, a breakfast bagel and French toasts. The display of the food was really nice. Everything tasted excellent, even the side salad served with the bagel. The French toasts were exquisite, soft and crispy at the same time and so tasty. I do recommend you give it a try. Smiley and quick service, a perfect breakfast.

My friend brought me here on a Saturday afternoon, it was pretty full and we were lucky to get a seat at the comer ( sofa seat ! Yay ! ) waitress was very attentive and we had a fabulous time ! Warm afternoon with girlfriend ! Delicious cake and all the sandwiches looked so yummy ! want them all ! Definitely coming back to explore the menu ! And enjoy time here !

One of my all time favourite places for lunch in Charlottetown. Fresh, consistent food, airy atmosphere, good energy in the place. Have tried most of the offerings over the years, happy to recommend anything on the menu.

Extremely slow service, it took the staff over 10 to ask if I would like to drink anything and 15 min after that to see if I would like to eat anything. It took over48 min to get my food. While I appreciate them getting swamped the staff needs to be more attentive of their customers.

Visited here on vacation because of the great reviews on TripAdvisor. Everyone in our group loved the food. They served well prepared sandwiches and soup and gorgeous desserts, although we were informed a sizeable number of menu items were not available on the day we visited. The bright and cheerful decor at the café created a comfortable and dignified atmosphere.

Wonderful lattes . Fresh, artfully arranged food,great service and crisp, fresh interiors ...thanks

The breakfast was amazing! I had the eggs Benny with farmers market sausages and it was the best Breakfast I've had in the Maritimes thus far. Friendly service and pleasant atmosphere as well! The coffee wasn't just drip coffee, either. It was delicious enough for us to come back in the afternoon to get some coffee to go before our trip home. We took a pre made turkey sandwich to go too which was tasty and a healthy portion and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!

Fantastic fresh lunch place that i stopped by with a work colleague to pick up some sandwiches. The place is bright and decorated like a country inn and is refreshing and charming to fit the island decor of what I envision when I think of Charlottetown. They have a simple sandwich menu of freshly baked bread that is hearty large, filling and healthy. Very impressed with this place. I had selected a turkey sandwich and it was delish knish. Lots of fresh vegetables, lettuce and thinly sliced turkey. Overall a solid lunch that I would come back again and again. They did have a dandy looking dessert counter that I decided to skip yet looked equally amazing if dessert is your thang. This restaurant was quite busy at lunch and I would declare a popular downtown spot. Come early for a table or grab some takeout. It's good stuff!

Great cafe with delicious house made pastries and they made my latte to perfection :) Wish we had more time to sample other items on the menu!

Great breakfast, same for my friend, happy I found this place. I had the eggs Benedict, my friend had French toast. Charming atmosphere. I recommend it.

Great atmosphere and the food is just perfect! A must if you are in Charlottetown for lunch!

I was desperate for schnitzel and Leonhard's provided. Having lived in Austria it would be unfair to split hairs on what constitutes a "proper" schnitzel but this version was close enough to fill the empty schnitzel hole in my life sufficiently enough to make me happy. Best place we found in Charlottetown!

A very cute breakfast spot in downtown PEI. Great breakfast especially the French toast and very good coffee. For two of us to get a great breakfast and coffee only $25 you can't go wrong especially with their good service. Definitely would recommend to anyone in PEI.

We were visiting from Alberta and this place was recommended by family to go visit. Such a cute spot.. the decor was relaxing and the staff very helpful and friendly. I had the salmon Benny and my Boyfriend had the sausage benny. Both really good. Only complaint would be that it was slow and took us almost an hour to get our food. We weren't in a rush so it was ok. Other than that I would definitely return.

Wonderful place to grab a bite to eat. Fresh ingredients, home baked bread, cozy atmosphere, and friendly efficient service make this place a great place to stop. Not inexpensive, but this isn't anything like a fast food place. The sandwiches are large and the food is wholesome and delicious.