After hearing a lot about this Canadian restaurant called Julie’s Bistro, we decided it was our patriotic duty to go and check it out at least once. The restaurant is located on the Hongmei Pedestrian street in Hongqiao district, amongst a bunch of other foreigner bars and restaurants. Hongmei Pedestrian street seems to be to North America what Xintiandi is to Europe.

Other than poutine (which Julie’s is infamous for, being the only restaurant in Shanghai, or maybe even China, to have it on the menu), I’m not sure exactly what qualifies as “Canadian” food, but it appears to be pancakes, waffles, crepes, big English breakfasts, and typical bar fare food like wings and burgers.

While a bit overpriced, the food at Julie’s is great, and the portions are huge. Ellen got the “Emperor’s Breakfast” (2 eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, potatoes, fruit, 72 RMB) and I got the blueberry pancakes (3 blueberry pancakes served served with whipped cream, additional blueberries, and dragon fruit for 65 RMB). For 22 RMB you can get a bottomless cup of drip coffee, which is like weak diner coffee. Unfortunately, their other coffees are so pricey, it just can’t be justified (35 RMB, >$5, for a double espresso…?).

Overall, a decent restaurant for unpretentious, standard western food that is filling and decent quality.