Ernie's Coffee Shop

4.7 ( 452 reviews )
13 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Y4, Canada
+1 705-253-9216
Ernie's Coffee Shop, located at 13 Queen St E in Sault Ste. Marie, has emerged as a beloved culinary gem, showcasing the perfect blend of cozy atmosphere and exceptional flavors. Patrons frequently highlight the inviting ambiance and friendly staff, making it an ideal stop for anyone craving a delightful dining experience. Their menu features a tantalizing selection of dishes, with standout items like the highly praised chicken sandwich and shrimp toast, both known for their generous portions and mouthwatering taste. Customers rave about the creative combinations, such as the delicata squash with burrata and cauliflower wedge with curry chutney. Desserts, particularly the coconut cream pie, receive accolades for their rich flavors and exquisite presentation. Signature drinks, like the Creamsicle Sour cocktail and Strawberry Lemonade, further enhance the dining experience, offering refreshing, unique tastes that perfectly complement the meals. Overall, reviews reflect a consistent theme: Ernie's Coffee Shop is not just a place to eat but a destination for flavor exploration. Whether you’re visiting for a quick bite, a romantic dinner, or a leisurely food adventure, Ernie's promises creativity and satisfaction in every dish, setting a high standard in the local culinary scene.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For Ernie's Coffee Shop

Madison Wilson
May 14,2025
Stopped here on our way to Batchawana Bay and had a great time! Such a cute spot, staff is really nice, our cocktails were delicious and the food was super tasty! The shrimp toast and the asparagus special were are favorites of the meal, but everything was great. The portions were pretty big for us and we unfortunately didn’t have room for dessert but took the rest of the food with us and it was a nice snack later on :). We’ll definitely be back if we head through Saul St. Marie again.
Ryan Koster
May 13,2025
Our first time to Ernie's, we will definitely be back to try out the entire menu! Their Creamsicle Sour was fantastic, delicately light with a satisfyingly sour punch of fruit and flavour! The Shrimp toast was freshly prepared, piled high with ingredients, and had an added touch of spice.
Janna Chapman
May 8,2025
Best chicken sandwich in the Soo, hands down! Fries are amazing too! I've had it countless times now and still crave it all the time. If Ernie's was on Skip the Dishes I'd really be in trouble. Great work guys.
Rachel Clarke
Apr 23,2025
If you’re looking for an experience and a delicious meal - go here! Dine in for the whole experience of their wicked atmosphere. Best place in town. Chicken burger to die for. Coconut cream pie is a classic too. Amazing staff!!! Great chef!! 10/10
Anne W
Mar 19,2025
The food at Ernie’s is so good that we went two nights in a row while in town visiting family!! Every dish was creative and so flavourful. We shared the delicata squash with burrata, cauliflower wedge with curry chutney, arancini, pressed fried chicken and the best coconut cream pie with whipped cream we had ever tasted! The service was excellent and kudos to the bartender for some stellar cocktails! If you’re looking for a place with a great vibe, friendly staff mixed in with some high end food, get yourself to Ernie’s!
Cameron Bailey
Mar 11,2025
This is Brooklyn or Toronto’s Ossington in Sault Ste. Marie: a perfectly calibrated hipster vibe, beards and cute black tops and clever tats aplenty, and deep cuts bumping on the overhead Polks. My Pisco Sour was gorgeous, tasty and arrived in a vintage champagne glass. The scallop crudo was served on a delicate grandma plate and so was the delicious local trout. The low lighting is perfect. They could build a Soho House around this place. Apparently Ernie’s was once a regular diner now gone way upmarket, but they’ve kept some of the old familiars. I ended with coconut cream pie, which had just the right dash of old school to keep it real. Highly recommended.
Shannon M
Feb 15,2025
This is my first time returning to Ernie's since the new ownership, and man I love the vibe, the food and service were great. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. I dig that it's a seasonal menu that's always changing, keeps things interesting.
David Pepper
Feb 5,2025
John continues to make Ernie’s the go to place for local, seasonal and exceptional cooking. He will give you some traditional options but focus on his changing menu. It could be fresh fish, lamb or a beef specialty- but it will always be top notch. Hard not to be filled up with a soup, salad or appetizer and miss dessert. But you have to fit in the Spanish cheesecake which is a classic and always on. Note: some of the pics are from a birthday dinner I had there - so dishes were family style. I literally told him to surprise me and feed 14. He made oysters Rockefeller which were out of this world. All my out of town guests were blown away - and still talk about it.

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