Jake’s On Main

I was at Jakes this past weekend. Great weather compelled me to go to Jakes because they have a great patio. Ambiance was incredible, but the food was a huge disappointment. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with lobster and crab. The bread had a nice dark color which led me to believe that the cheese would be melted. Unfortunately the cheese was not properly melted and the lobster and crab centre was cold. The side of poutine was not any better. Gravy lacked flavor and they topped it with shredded cheddar vs cheese curds. My wife had the chicken fajitas and the chicken looked and tasted like it was precooked chicken taken out of a cryovac bag.
The only way I would go back to this place is to have a beer and nachos on the patio. The arms pub is a much better option.

Who doesn’t want to love this place? Great big patio on Main St Unionville sounds like an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon. No matter how perfect their location may be, their lack of service will definitely keep me far away from this place. The food is very mediocre, regular pub food, nothing more nothing less. The servers are impossible to get a hold of. Last time I was there, I waited for over 30 mins for my bill, and in the end, I had to go find her inside the restaurant and asked to pay on the spot by the cashier. They only get business because of the location… I’ve stopped coming here for years and you are much better off to go across the street to Arms Pub’s patio.

you need to clean your ice machine. every drink with ice had dirt in it. SO GROSS

This place has okay food and mediocre service. There is literally nothing special about it. It’s not even super cheap for me to want to go back. I say skip this place and check out something else in the area.

Giving it 4 stars because it’s an excellent location with patio seating (great for the summertime!) and our server was very nice and organized. We came with a big group (about 12 people) and they were able to do separate bills, with no default tip included. I had the pulled pork sandwich with ceasar salad. The sandwich was good, but the lettuce from the salad was kind of limp so it probably wasn’t very fresh. Other than that, we had a great time!

So… who HASN’T been to jake’s? I remember turning 19 and hanging out here almost everyday in the summer (WOW, DID I GET POOR). With that said, the pricing is high, even for a main street. I guess they make it work though, because boy do they get a lot of customers.
The patio is the main treat in the summer time. Being a passerby, you are always envious when you see groups of friends drinking on the patio, swaying to the music and generally having a great time. However, as you approach, you get stopped bluntly by ‘security’ that think they’re downtown bouncers. The power trip is unreal. The power trip is so unreal to the point where you think you’d have to pay customs to get in.
The inside is like a giant house party, to be honest. Different rooms, upstairs, downstairs. It’s LIT. The crowd is mixed, young teens with fakes to older groups of what could be hells angel’s gang members. I don’t remember the food being insanely amazing but I don’t recall it being barf-​worthy, ONLY hella $$$$.
Service depends. it seems like they can’t handle it when it gets busy because servers get overwhelmed and either visit your table 20 times in two minutes or none at all in two hours. I don’t even know.
Jake’s, please step it up. With pretty much the BEST spot on main street Unionville and a sunny summer coming up. please.

There was a wait outside due to the sunny day and everyone wanting to eat, went up to the staff me ever and asked how long for the wait for a table, was told 20mins
30 mins later I saw several people being seated before us who just wandered up, just brushed it off as they had booked or a table for their party size was available, watched again for 10 more mins and finally I went to ask why … Was told they were wanting seats inside … Erm so … I’ve been waiting on a seat for 40 mins
Oh I assumed you wanted outside
Don’t assume … Explain that the waits for outside but there are tables inside … Let me decide
Wasted 40 mins of my life
Then inside service was slow and the meal was bland and nothing special
Lucky to get the 2 stars

My friend and I ate outside on a perfect sunny day. The outside patio was perfect to grab a drink and spend time with others. The price was relatively affordable. The price ranges from 10 – 20 $. I got the smoked salmon club, perfect for brunch. The portions was large enough to be full. My other friend got the butter chicken, don’t recommend. Overall, the place is suitable for a couple drinks and appetizers.

Jake’s can be a really great place to hang out. I say «can», because sometimes it just misses the mark. For example, I came here on a Saturday for some dinner outdoors and enjoyed a couple beers with my friends. I had a fantastic time. The week before that, I came here on Friday night to hang around the bar and again, enjoy a few beers with friends. This time, it was not so fantastic.
First, let’s talk about the good. They’ve got a wonderful outdoor space that’s large and comfortable. They’ve got a great drink and food selection with some hearty pub favourites like meat pies and burgers. The servers were extremely friendly and even though they were very busy, we didn’t have a huge problem getting their attention.
But what happened the Friday before? My friends and I got here at around 10 pm. It was pretty empty for a Friday night, but it was also chilly outside so it was understandable. All we wanted was a place to talk, chill, and drink so we took seats by the bar. For some reason, there were kids running up and down the stairs. Not Jake’s problem at all, it just got me thinking about how it was past their bedtime.
It was nice for the first 30 minutes or so. Then suddenly, they decided they needed to pump the place up or something. Not that it was the crowd to do it with; there were maybe 10 people on the ground floor, and probably families up on the second floor since there were kids. The DJ started blasting some clubbing music about 2 feet away from us. So here we were in a nearly empty establishment, unable to hear each other talk, beats blasting into our ears, with kids knocking over popcorn from the popcorn machine. At some point, we even heard one of the waitresses telling the DJ to turn it down.
Was this a bar? Was this a family restaurant? Was this a club? I left very confused with my ears ringing that night.
(27÷100)

Always crowded. Food is garbage. Full of drunk teenagers 90% of the time. Did I mention the food is garbage?

Crammed, slow service (what service?), dirty, and what did they serve me? This place used to be good, the last two times I was there it was disappointing. First of all the indoor seating was crammed. Once I got to my table it was dirty, crumbs everywhere; on the table, on the floor…
Service was bad, waited a long time for a waitress to come ask us about for drinks or food. By the time she came we were ready to order.
I ordered the Calypso Mahi Mahi (which took more than 25min to get here), suppose to come with rice but it came with fries? Sauteed vegetable was definately not sauteed it was more on the raw side like a salad but the pieces they gave me were garbage quality; crumbs of broccoli and cauliflower florets. The overall portion was small.
Getting the bill was also difficult, the waitress was at the back talking to another waiter. Even after asking for the bill it still took a while for it to come. They handed the machine to me asking me to insert the card but what was my total? I had to ask for the total… seriously I don’t know why I even tip them.
Btw my other experience, if you sit in the patio on a warm summer night, once it gets dark, you might experience rats running around.

A friend of mine recommended Jake’s so I decided to give it a shot. It has a very nice patio space that would make this restaurant ideal during the warmer seasons. Inside was on the noisier side, which makes it a bit difficult to talk if you’re a larger group.
I ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with a side of fries. While I wasn’t ecstatic over my food, I also wasn’t disappointed. The servings were fairly large but the taste was only mediocre. Although my sandwich was good, it felt very ordinary and «store bought». I expected something it to taste more unique/​special for the price I was paying. The food was also too salty for my taste. Overall, the sandwich wasn’t worth $ 14 — I’ve had better for cheaper.
My friend had the Lobster Clam Fettuccine ($ 19) and this was really good. It had a very creamy, rich flavour without being overbearing. I highly recommend this dish — although it’s one of the pricier menu items, it’s probably one of the only items that are worth the price.
Customer service was decent but nothing special — our server was friendly and performed all the basic roles but didn’t go beyond expectations.
Overall, I would recommend Jake’s for the location and the patio seats, but not for the food. The food is mediocre at most and definitely not worth the price.

Mediocre food, average service but a great location & patio for summer days makes Jake’s on Main still a place to hang out for some pub food and drinks (but probably only when it’s nice out).
Located on Main Street Unionville, Jake’s is one of the busier spots on the street when the weather is nice out. I actually visit often but mainly just for a place to hang out and enjoy the nice weather with a cold beer. The food is average but I think makes the cut for a basic local pub. Menu consists of a mix of apps (nachos, calamari, etc…), burgers, pastas and such. Stuff you’d expect at a typical pub. Service is typically fine but may get slow when it gets busy (and it sometimes gets really busy). The best thing about this place is the large patio, and there are def great vibes here on summer weekend nights sometimes even with a live DJ.
I’d recommend visiting for a drink on the patio when it is nice out.

I ordered the grilled chicken breast which came with rice, Greek salad and garlic bread and it was simply delicious. The chicken was cooked on point, still juicy, and had that delicious charcoal taste. Not a big rice fan, I had one bite, it wasn’t bad. We also ordered a steak and blue sandwich with a poutine, I have that a bite and it was cooked the way we asked, medium well. So it’s approved for food!
Ordered a Somersby on tap and it tasted like apple juice, that wasn’t a good sign. I did end up changing it to bottled stuff.
I really like their patio with the cute Christmas lights, although it’s summer right now.
I just wanted to add more pictures of the food, didn’t seem to have much on here.
Really, try the food. It’s pretty good!

The ambience of the place deserves a solid 5 star rating, as long as the place is not overcrowded.
The attitude of the staff is friendly and helpful, so combined with the above, this sounds like a winning combination, right?
Unfortunately the food is really mediocre and the so called kids menu dishes are not kids friendly — some are spicy, some are overcooked.
To summarize, this place is great for having a beer on the patio, and maybe a bite of pub fare to eat. If you are not into pub fare, don’t bother with the food. If you happen to be there with children, avoid altogether.

Went for lunch with a friend. This place has a huge patio which is nicely shaded with trees.
Perfect place to grab drinks and snacks with a friend. Food was okay, wasn’t bad but didn’t stand out either.
I had fish tacos and my friend had a burgers. Both came with fries. I enjoyed the fries more than the tacos; crispy and delicious .
Will come back for more patio sitting

Have passed by this place numerous time while walking down Main street, and thought it was time to check it out. Came during a nice sunny day, the best time to take advantage of the large patio area.
Was surprised how busy it was, but I suppose it makes sense given all the traffic walking by, and this place having the largest and most visible patio. We were lucky to get seated almost immediately, as pretty much everyone after us had to quite a wait to get seats (20+ minutes).
Seeing as how busy it was, I can understand the servers seeming a bit stressed out/​overwhelmed. We had to ask our server twice to give us a new napkin (it was a bit dirty with what was probably dirt/​leaves), but I guess this comes with the territory when you eat on a patio with several large trees above you. The view was quite nice though on a beautiful day, and all the outdoor tables had umbrellas available if you wanted some shade.
I picked the lobster and crab grilled cheese — although it was grilled nicely, it had a strong ‘fishy’ taste to it that kind of overwhelmed the cheese flavour, and any other ingredients that were in the sandwich. It was not bad, but definitely not the best I’ve had. Fairly standard string fries, with decent portion.
Food here is just Ok, but is a great spot to have a drink, do some people watching, and take in some rays.

About average. Service was average as well. Our waitress was likely tired from her shift that day. as the place was extremely busy. We were lucky to have only waited 5 mins for the table.
The patio area is wonderful on a nice warm day. Had lunch here and ordered a Goat Cheese pizza (Pesto, garlic, red peppers and goat cheese). I love this type of pizza but thought they could be a little more generous with the ingredients. It was still good though.
Tried a bite of the lobster crab grilled cheese. Imho, not the greatest. A bit bland, not enough ingredients, & a bit fishy tasting (like it sat out too long). Eks!

If you are looking for a place with a large patio and lots of shade on Mainstreet Unionville, this is definitely the place to go!
My friends and I were here on Saturday night, the place was busy but we were able to get a seat very quickly. There were lots of options of the menu and they also had specials which were at a reasonable price point. Just a note, the specials aren’t listed on the menu, so you either need to ask your server or look at the special board in front of the patio entrance. There were also an array of drink options available and some cocktails especially were very unique. For beer fans like myself, there are lots of beers on tap to choose from and they are not watered down.
I order the Mediterranean Quiche and it comes with a side option (I got Caesar salad) for $ 9.99. The dish was great and loaded with ingredients. The only little complaint is that the Quiche could have been baked a little longer for that crispier texture. My friends ordered a thin crust pizza and chicken wrap also with a side of Caesar salad. The pizza I would say is a must try. For those looking for finger food options, I would say the nachos are a must have. I noticed many tables ordering it and boy was the plate of nacho massive!
Definitely, will be back here again to try out the nachos and other cocktails and beer on tap.

This place is considered a local landmark pub along beautiful Unionville Main St.
Summertime! This is the place to be, whether it’s for drinks, food, dinner or a date, Jake’s has the ability to accomadate.
The service was efficient, our server was sweet, knowledgeable and personable. My buddy and I decided to order a pitcher of Creemore beer along with their popular jumbo size of nachos. Usually Nachos tend to be my go-​to thing when visiting a new pub/​restaurant. They say that you can TELL A LOT about a Restaurant by the way they keep their restrooms clean, same goes for NACHOS. The portion was gratifying, the amount of cheese, pickles, hot peppers, etc they put a lot of effort on both portion and presentation.
The place is overal good! with a decent patio space to accomodate a lot of people, and is a popular hangout for locals. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights the crowd tends to be a lot younger in their early 20’s and its a lot more louder lol… overall great place to chill and enjoy Unionville Main St.