The Appleseed Modern Diner

After moving back to the county, a return to Appleseed was inevitable. We swung by for a late lunch, after the hordes of kids amped up from the arcade next door had mostly left. Now that I 'm back on the East Coast, I can both trust fish at restaurants more and pay less for it, so I went with the salt cod fish cakes $17). You know how they say your plate should have lots of different colours of food? Well this was NOT that. While this meal won 't win any awards from the Canada Food Guide, it did well by my taste buds. The fish cakes themselves were loosely packed and had a pleasant punch of salty fish, and the green tomato chow brought a contrast of sweet and tangy to the mix. The side of beans had a smattering of what appeared to be bacon in it, and were just the right doneness not chalky or mushy. Thumbs up! The corn beef hash was a bit greasy, but it was delicious crisp bits of beef and potato with sauteed onions it 's hard to go wrong here. My wife went for the diner staple, meatloaf $17). After this meal it became her go to dish at Appleseed, and I can see why. The generous slab of meatloaf is light and moist, and a slathering of mushroom and onion gravy makes it even more hearty. Ultra smooth whipped potatoes are a classic pairing, done picture perfect. A medley of veg likely came out of a massive freezer bag, and while a diner fixture, it 's one that could be easily replaced with any sort of seasonal veg that is prepared in a better manner than steaming. On our return, I went with the hot chicken sandwich $17). The roasted chicken was moist and tender, although a little sparse. A hearty slathering of gravy was good, and not too salty. I really appreciated the thick, quality bread that stood up well against the onslaught of gravy. As always, their shoestring fries were spot on. I doubled down on diner decadence and got a strawberry milkshake $6.50) to drink. Appleseed gets a tip of my cap for using the classic milkshake glass, plus topping it with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Further bonus points for the extra bit of milkshake coming in the aluminum cup it was mixed in. It was a thick, tasty treat. I still wish Appleseed was in a better location with an interior that called back more to its cozy diner peers rather than strip mall industrial chic, but you can 't win 'em all. It 's still not easy to get more creative, casual food in Pictou County, so Appleseed is definitely an asset to the local food scene.

Always great food. I loved the house burger. The service is pretty great too. Servers are attentive but don't overwhelm you. The only thing I have negative to say is I find it pretty loud sometimes, but, it's not a reflection back on the business, there is a fun arcade next door for the kiddos and who wouldn't want a bite to eat afterwards?

Food is great and a good portion. The staff is super friendly and quick service. Great setting close to the highway if you need to just stop in town.

Some of the best classic milkshakes and very very creative burgers and sandwiches really good cheese cake there too.

Great restaurant in New Glasgow. Doesn't look like much on the outside but well worth a visit. Had a large bowl of delicious seafood chowder served with a biscuit. Also had a burger, fries and sweet potato fries. The veggie sandwich was okay not great. Look forward to returning to try some of the other items on their menu. Service was excellent!