Ernie's Coffee Shop

The menu is seasonal, but our eyes are glued to the chalkboard for the daily inspirations of the chef. Squash crostini with chili oil, sage and house-made ricotta or thinly sliced kohlrabi and cucumber, enlivened with red onion, dill and feta reflect the sophistication and passion of the chef to make fresh ingredients sing. 24-hour brined, pressure-fried chicken and delicate pan-seared lake trout leaning on a sublime crunchy potato stack are simply wholesome lip-smacking goodness.

A true Soo classic, this Sault Ste Marie coffee shop has been a staple for more than 40 years. Although this classic was put under new ownership recently, Ernie’s Coffee Shop, which was run for 40 years by the Febbraro family, still serves up classic home cooking and comfort food that draws locals again and again. Serving up classic fare from burgers to pasta, hot sandwiches, and big-plate breakfasts, Ernie’s Coffee Shop on Queen St. E.

While its iconic neon sign and diner decor have been a Sault staple since 1971, Ernie’s Coffee Shop is much more than what the name suggests. Owned and operated by its namesake Ernie Febbraro, it was sold in January of 2020 to current owner John Armstrong. This Sault native has come back to his hometown, bringing with him some of the big city flair he’s learned from being chef of establishments like Union Restaurant in Toronto.

Seriously, when we tell you not to miss a visit to Ernie’s Coffee Shop, we are not messing around. This spot was hyped up to us from just about every local we met and for good reason. Built inside a beloved 1970s diner, Ernie’s was taken over a few years ago and while the building still pays homage to that classic feel (think mini jukeboxes at your table and that milkshake bar), the menu is modern and delicious.

Marie, Ernie’s Coffee Shop has been featured on the popular hit Food Network show, You Gotta Eat Here. Since 1950, Ernie’s has been serving up a variety of delicious homemade classics like bacon and eggs, omelettes, pancakes and plenty of sandwich options. If you’re looking for huge portions of all the classics and a welcoming old-school diner setting, you gotta check out Ernies.

When you spot the bright blue and red neon diner sign hanging above the unassuming stone exterior, you’ve found Ernie’s Coffee Shop. This small diner is a hidden gem known for its seasonal ingredients locally sourced in the Algoma region. Many items, like bread, pickles and sauces, are made in-house to be as fresh as possible.

In operation for over 40 years in the city, Ernie’s Coffee Shop is one of the city's beloved downtown coffee shops. The menu offers foods that are farm-to-table fresh ingredients that are locally sourced from area farms. Baked goods like bread and bagels are made in-house, as well as condiments like pickles and sauces.

Marie, ON P6B 1P5 Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Daily Take Out: Yes, take out is available Reservations: No, reservations are not available Average Price per Person: $20 – $30 Chicken & Rib Combo from Ernie’s Coffee Shop Ernie’s Coffee Shop Web3400 I 75 Business Spur Sault Ste.

After paddling the river, see it from a different perspective on an evening tour aboard Sault Lock Tours’ “Miss Marie.” Downtown dining options include the Breakfast Pig for huge and delicious portions and Ernie’s for diner classics and eclectic seasonal specials.

Visit downtown for cozy restaurants like Broers Jansen, Ernie’s Coffee Shop or Peace Restuarant, play a round of indoor golf at Up & Down Lounge, enjoy live music at Loplops Gallery and Lounge, or test out your video game skills at Soo Blaster.

Grab a bite at the Big Lake Cabin, the delicious Georgie’s Shawarma, or the colourful Ernie’s Coffee Shop. Incredible buttertarts at The Queen’s Tarts are hard to pass up too, especially the new Cheesecake and Whiskey Maple Bacon varieties!

From authentic Middle Eastern flare at Georgie’s Shawarma, to the best octopus dish I’ve ever eaten at Ernie’s Coffee Shop (and the cocktails, omg), I didn’t realize how much a city of less than 100,000 residents had to offer.

Ernie’s Coffee Shop has been serving up a good cup of coffee and a big slice of coconut cream pie for decades. Try the Spanish Cheesecake. Order a specialty coffee Spanish, Irish or Monte Cristo.