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Upsala Family Restaurant

4.5 322 reviews 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM ON-17, Trans-Canada Hwy, Upsala, ON P0T 0C4, Canada

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Located conveniently along the Trans-Canada Highway in Upsala, Ontario, the Upsala Family Restaurant has emerged as a notable pit stop for travelers. Visitors rave about the quality of the food, noting standout dishes like the remarkable Clubhouse and the always hot, fresh offerings from a dedicated kitchen. The friendly service enhances the experience, with staff often going above and beyond, leaving patrons feeling valued.

Tyler MacGillivray sums it up well, mentioning the restaurant as a superior alternative to large chain gas stations in the area, while Andrew Stephenson highlights the great menu and quick service. The unusual twist on traditional French onion soup left a lasting impression—thick and richly flavored, it was a pleasant surprise. Those seeking convenience will appreciate the restaurant’s amenities, including EV chargers for electric vehicle owners.

The gathering of hearty grab-and-go options alongside sit-down meals creates a welcoming atmosphere. With a solid variety of beverages and a sweet butter tart that wowed customers, the Upsala Family Restaurant is more than just a meal stop; it’s a delightful culinary break during long travels.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Upsala Family Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Upsala Family Restaurant

4.5
322 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 322 reviews

Upsala Family Restaurant, located along the Trans-Canada Highway in northern Ontario, is widely recognized as a reliable and welcoming dining option for travelers. Review trends highlight the establishment’s consistently fresh, hot food prepared in-house, with a menu that features sandwiches, burgers, soups, and a variety of grab-and-go items catering to different tastes. Customers frequently commend the warm and attentive service, noting the staff’s friendly demeanor and responsiveness. The restaurant’s clean and inviting atmosphere, combined with practical amenities such as an EV charger, adds to its appeal. While some dishes may offer slight variations from traditional expectations, the overall quality and variety satisfy a diverse clientele looking for a wholesome and convenient meal during their journey. The combination of good food, comfort, and convenience positions Upsala Family Restaurant as a favored stop in the region.

Tyler MacGillivray
Jun 18, 2025

This is a great stop if you're traveling through northern Ontario. Good food, all the essentials and an EV charger to boot. Better than most of the big chain gas stations up here.

Charles Jackson
Jun 01, 2025

I ordered the Clubhouse, spouse got the mushroom burger. Best Clubhouse I have ever seen and enjoyed. Staff was exceptional . The cook, I wish I had eaten at the restaurant so I could have personally thanked her for an extraordinary sandwich. She was awesome. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. If you want exceptional service and even better food, stop by.

Vitalii Iakymets
May 18, 2025

A very good place to stop and eat a hot dog and drink coffee. They have their own kitchen, everything is hot and fresh, you can even eat soup. Left you photos and videos. Very nice staff

Leo Oja
May 12, 2025

This place is a nice distance from Thunder Bay where my bladder tells me that it is glad this stop is located here. I will have eaten my snacks already that I bought back at the coffeehouse in K Falls, and so they have sandwiches and a host of other grab and go food items, so my stomach is happy! They have a huge assortment of cold beverages too, and electrolytes drinks both sugar and sugar free! My kidneys like this place too. Will I bring a significant other for diner? This is not what this place is. Traveling through fron the west to the east ' sure drop in and you can sit down and taste things you have never tasted before. That is it's charm, but i treat it as a pit stop. And it gets full marks for being that.

Andrew Stephenson
May 05, 2025

This was a very bright spot to the day. We were very pleasantly surprised to see such a great menu. After showing proof of vaccination we checked out the menu and ordered our lunch. What we could see and smell was great. Our sandwich, wrap, soup and onion rings came out very quick. The "French onion" soup was good. It wasn't what I would expect for a traditional French onion. More of a beef onion. Very thick beef flavor. No bread/ croutons or cheese. It was still good. The club sandwich and wrap were great. The sandwich was delicious. Onion rings were basic rings. Nothing special but still good. Grabbed a butter tart to go and was blown away. The pastry was flakie and buttery. The filling was also delicious. This was a great little spot. Also very surprised to see not only 2 Ivy charging stations on the south side of the parking lot, but 6 Tesla stations on the north side. Great spot and friendly staff.

Al Neufeld
Apr 29, 2025

Extremely friendly staff members, food is absolutely amazing. I love stopping in every time I drive through

Tom Zychowski
Apr 07, 2025

Tesla charger and great greesy spoon food.

Benjamin W Simon
Mar 20, 2025

Full service gas was good. It has an apocalyptic ambience that I really like. The men's bathroom has terrific graffiti and some useful telephone numbers. The banana bread I picked up for a snack was great and the staff was very pleasant. Definitely stop in and get some gas on your way through.

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Quick info

Address
ON-17, Trans-Canada Hwy, Upsala, ON P0T 0C4, Canada
Price range
$10–20
Category
Restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Friday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

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