Sandwiches, poutine, breakfast items, and pastries make York & Mason a stronger comfort-food stop than a coffee-only cafe.

Pete's Links keeps comfort food direct: sausages and hot dogs come from the grill in an outdoor, walk-up setting. The pleasure is in familiar food served without a dining-room production, making this a straightforward stop when only something hot and satisfying will do.

Wood-fired pizzas lead a menu built around familiar, generous pleasures. Pasta, poutine, wings and shareable starters extend that comfort-food promise beyond the oven.

Braised Short Rib, Classic Water's Edge Chicken Farfalle, steak and fries, burgers, and wood-fired pizza cover the hearty side of the menu. These are the plates to favour after a day on the lake or when dinner calls for familiar richness.