The Hungry Pug Cafe

We loved the Hungry Pug. Adorable pugs everyone and some somewhat clashing landscape paintings. Has the very hometown vibe. I had the French Canadian Benedict, which on paper shouldn’t work. But execution was delicious! We all enjoyed our food and left incredibly full. Very large portions.

Cute little cafe and brunch place that is very popular on weekends! Food was great and portions were large for popular menu items! I ordered the goddess toast for a lighter meal and a pug mug tea. Their toast was on the harder side for my toast and our table mates’ meals. One of my friends actually cut a finger on a slice of toast! The pug mug tea was so refreshingly delicious and it was a nice twist on a class green tea. The service on the Saturday we went was very slow. While I understand weekend rush, there were only 2 servers for a full restaurant and they were also manning the front counter as well. Not sure if they were short staffed that particular day but it was way too long of a wait for breakfast foods. Overall, the taste of their food was great, adorable atmosphere and definitely a small town hometown feel to them! Would come back and try their other menu items maybe on a weekday to let them redeem themselves for the slow service.

We waited almost 50 minutes for our order. The staff were friendly, but such a long wait should absolutely be mentioned in advance. During the entire time, no one checked on us, and after the meal, no one asked if everything was okay. On top of that, our order was mixed up — we got potatoes instead of a salad. The food was okay, but definitely not worth waiting nearly an hour.

Great food, very friendly service and a cute town! We stopped by Kenora on a cross country roadtrip and enjoyed breakfast at 8 AM sharp here. They opened at 8 on the dot and were almost full by 9! The half eggs Benny is a good option, the Benny is scrumptious!! The hollandaise had good flavour but was a bit thick and in very short supply (extra hollandaise costing 3$ would make the meal the same price as a full Benny...) loved the tomato and the pemeal was cooked perfectly 👌 The waffle was AMAZING! and the maple syrup is clearly top notch, fresh fruit and service with a smile. Certainly a town and restaurant we will return to!

This is awesome. A must stop for breakfast! Surprised and very impressed. The restaurant is basic but the food makes it worthwhile.

So, I love eating here!! I’ve tried quite a few vegan items- 1.) Cinnamon roll- delicious and moist. (5/5) 2.) Tofu scramble- it’s amazing, especially the garlic brings everything together. (4/5) 3.) Steamed bao bun- it was a lunch special, and i loved it!! (4.5/5) 4.) French Toast- pretty good, even though I’m not a fan of it. The icing brings everything together. (3.5/5) 5.) Vegan Burrito- Delicious. Love the filling. I’d recommend eating with tomato salad on the side, as hash browns can make it quite heavy. (4.5/5) 6.) Vegan Benny- My favourite!! Love everything. (5/5) 7.) Chick ‘n’ Waffle (Seoul Style)- Waffle is so moist, and the chick ‘n’ and kimchi goes really together. (4.5/5) 5.) Pierogi- Was another special, it was the best!! I love how chef had vegan substitute for things, w/o taking away from the taste. (5/5) 6.) Caprese Toast- So herbal and light!! (4.5/5) 7.) Brownie- It’s a bit dry for my liking, but the icing makes it better. (3/5) 8.) Cupcakes- Have tried Blueberry and Kiwi flavour. Again, I find it a bit dry, and think flavour can be bit enhanced. (3.5/5) 9.) Smoothies- Love all three, blueberry lagoon is my fav. (4/5) 10.) Scones- No pictures, but it was my first time trying and I loved it!! (4.5/5)

We were driving from Ontario to Alberta and wanted to stop for breakfast. Found this place on Google and decided to try it out. Cute little place. Service was okay. She forgot to give us cutlery. We had to ask for them. My breakfast was delicious, but all of our hashbrowns were not cooked enough. Little raw still. The husband said his special was good, but eggs were overcooked and came with blueberries, and she didn't mention blueberries at all. They were mixed with eggs. Toast was delicious but hard to eat as it was toasted too much. I thought prices were a little high for the breakfast menu.

Great food and service. It was busy Saturday noon and had a bit of a wait time before getting seated. I was looking forward to trying falafels but unfortunately, only breakfast is served during the weekends. We had the spinach masala Omelette (egg substituted with scrambled tofu) and waffler chicken benny. Both tasted great. Nice variety of tea and baked goods to choose from. Would def go back for more.

Good food done right with great service. All of the locals mentioned that this is the place for breakfast and lunch.

I had the wrap. Took them a bit under 10 mins to make upon order. The place smelled of nice, greasy breakfast smell upon entering. Wrap was great, hot, hefty. Potatoes were hearty. Couple piece of fresh fruit. I wanted the huevos rancheros but I was eating in the car so picked something that would be easier to eat. Staff were really nice. Fun drink options including fresh juices and a range of kombucha. Drip coffee was good. Better than what you'd get at Starbucks or Tim's for sure. Would stop here again if I drive through Kenora again.

FYI this place burned down mid July 2022. Try the chips truck across the street - delicious.

Very nice! I had a smoothie bowl and caprese salad. Both were very good. People were friendly but I did get water spilt all over me by the waiter. It's okay mistakes happen though. On a pretty busy street but inside is cute too.

Great little restaurant right downtown. Excellent service, tasty meals, and friendly staff. When we came in, they were in the middle of revamping their menu, so the first three items my friend ordered happened to be discontinued. For the trouble, the kitchen gave her a free delicious gluten free dessert!! They really went the extra mile to make it a great dining experience!

Totally exceeded expectations. A humble little spot on a busy street. We sat outside and I hoovered a fab Huevos Rancheros and hubby did the Mexican omelette. We also enjoyed a Maui Wowie chia bowl. Everything was beautifully presented, service was attentive. I watched our waitstaff take our menus inside and conscientiously spray them down with disinfectant and wipe them down before adding them to the pile. A delight / people watching was fun too!

Cozy low-frills cafe with a touch of hipster. e.g. Acai smoothie bowls are a nice option when you want an escape from a fried breakfast. Many vegan options too, as well as ever-changing daily options that run the gamut from Cajun to Mexican to classic North American grub. Downer: It's stifling hot inside. While it might be nice in the depth of winter, in summer eating in the Pug is like eating IN a pug. I don't need gale force air conditioning: Just bring in some fresh air from outside. Heck even opening the door would be a good start. When it's 20 outside, there's no reason it needs to be 26 inside. And humid. The well-intentioned ceiling fans aren't helping either. I feel sorry for the staff of such places, working the kitchen and hustling around the dining room. I hope the new owner take a cue from last year's owner and puts a few tables out on the sidewalk. Then at least they can put us temperature sensitive whiners out there.