An Octopus’ Garden Cafe

Reviews

• Ann L.

  star star star star star 13 September 2026

  On a trip to Fundy National Park, we consulted Yelp reviews for a restaurant for dinner. OGC had great reviews so we thought we'd give it a try. What I liked right away was that if you had a dog you could bring it onto the porch portion of the cafe. We both decided on the fresh pasta with a signature topping, Puttanesca and Carbonara. Of the two the Puttanesca was the best full of flavor and just the right amt. of spiciness. The Carbonara was very rich and creamy, I couldn't even finish my dish it was so filling!
  The OGC is also open for breakfast and lunch, and as a cafe with home baked goods.
  Definitely worth many more trips back!

• Rob B.

  star star star star star_border 12 September 2026

  Order an Americano. That may have been the best coffee I ever had - balanced, full-flavored, not smoky at all, wow. Should've ordered a bigger size.
  Gluten free options as well.
  Tantalizing cinnamon roles. Can't... break... free... must... order...
  Great staff.
  The Italian sandwich was good, not great.

• Jenn M.

  star star star star_border star_border 5 September 2026

  Husband and I were driving along the coast, when we decided that we were hungry.  So, we stopped at  It was cold in there.  The air had quite a chill.  As did the server.  She didn't look at us or acknowledge us in any way when we walked in.  We waited for a minute for her to finish what she was doing.  I looked at the baked goods and they looked great.  But not all of them were covered or in cases.  Flies.  You really don't want to see that on your baked goods.  When the server was ready, she showed us to a table.  When she came back to take our orders, we were greeted with "First, let me tell you, we don't have lobster or scallops."  I really wanted lobster.  And why present it that way.  I like homeyness as much as the next person.  But that was just rude.  "Sorry to tell you but we are out of the lobsters and scallops."  Casual, informative, and polite.  We ordered.  I don't know what Husband ordered.  I know he liked it, but I don't know what "it" was.  I ordered a cheeseburger.  The menu said it came with fresh greens.  And it does.  It also comes with a bunch of other stuff.  When she put it in front of me, I must have gotten quite the look on my face.  The server noticed and asked what was wrong.  I said I thought it only came with the local greens and nothing else.  She asked if I would like it remade.  I said I would.  She went over the order with me again.  And she came out and went over it with me again.  And one more time.  Not nicely.  And I was starting to feel like I was personally responsible for all the evil in the world.  When in fact, I am only in charge of 36.2% of it.  It's an anti-trust thing.  My new burger was brought out and it was yummy.  But the server came back and check on me twice.  I felt awkward.  I went out to smoke a cigarette in the rain and just didn't go back in.

• Carol S.

  star star star star star 20 August 2026

  What a wonderful surprise to find such a delightful restaurant that also offered exquisite cuisine.  Marianne, our server, was amazing as the only server taking care of seven tables during our time there... and she never missed a beat with anyone. The lobster & scallop pastas were outstanding, as were the  Thai seafood chowder & sautéed cod.  Aa 4 meals were heavenly.  I'd give this place 10 stars if I could.

• Victoria H.

  star star star star star_border 18 August 2026

  This is a cute cafe that is owned by a young woman from another country if I remember correctly. Pasta was very good. The bread of the veggie sandwich was crusty as I like it. Our server was knowledgeable and accommodating to our request for a table outside so we could enjoy the summer evening. It was a nice ending to a road trip to New Brunswick.