What should I order at The Shire?
The Shire
Breakfast Poutine
Recommended multiple times for its deliciousness and as a unique breakfast item that stands out on the menu.
Smoked Duck Eggs Benedict
Highly praised for being exceptional and a must-try, noted for its flavor and quality.
Ribs with Potato and Veggie
Mentioned as slow cooked and falling off the bone with fantastic portion size, leaving a strong positive impression.
Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich
Recognized for very good taste and more than ample portions, making it a satisfying lunch choice.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
About The Shire
The Shire is a restaurant and pub in Simcoe, Ontario, known for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu that includes fish and chips, eggs benedict, home fries, poutine, and a Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Reviewers consistently praise the large portions, fair prices, and fast, friendly service. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a bar onsite and options for dine-in, takeout, delivery, curbside pickup, and outdoor seating. It is also noted as family-friendly, group-friendly, and popular for solo dining.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is The Shire known for?
The Shire is especially known for fish and chips, eggs benedict, and home fries, with reviewers also calling out breakfast poutine as a standout. People mention generous portions, hot food, and fair prices in the CA$10–20 range, which makes the specialty plates feel filling and good value.
What dishes are most recommended at The Shire?
Reviewers most often recommend the Breakfast Poutine, Smoked Duck Eggs Benedict, fish and chips, and the Montreal smoked meat sandwich. The ribs with potatoes and vegetables also get positive mentions for being slow-cooked and falling off the bone, while the coffee carafe is a recurring favorite at breakfast.
What is the atmosphere like at The Shire?
The Shire has a casual, cozy, and quiet atmosphere that works well for conversation, with reviewers describing it as clean, bright, and comfortable. It suits families, groups, and solo diners, and the pub setup with beer, cocktails, and sports makes it flexible for both meals and drinks.
Is The Shire good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe The Shire as fair priced, with large portions that leave people full, and the listed price range is CA$10–20. Comments about filling plates, generous servings, and quick breakfast service suggest strong value for a sit-down meal in Simcoe.
What should I know before going to The Shire?
Service is usually fast and accurate, but some reviews mention a wait for a host, a clean table, or the bill during busy times. If you want breakfast, reviewers like the all-day breakfast and early breakfast options, and the personal carafe of coffee at the table is a frequently praised touch.
Is parking available at The Shire?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Shire have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Shire offers vegetarian options.
Is The Shire kid-friendly?
Yes, The Shire is good for kids.
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