The Hoito
open now, until 20:00
Scandinavian restaurant Family-style restaurant
The Hoito Restaurant is a Finnish-Canadian restaurant in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada established in 1918 and housed in the bottom floor of the historic Finnish Labour Temple. The Hoito has operated continuously on 314 Bay Street, in the historic Bay & Algoma neighbourhood, for 98 years and is perhaps the oldest co-operatively owned and operated restaurant in Canada. Read more
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Dave H. 2016-01-19
Best in town theres always people who complain even what you do as we all know but this Hoito Rocks the best food and service
Best in town theres always people who complain even what you do as we all know but this Hoito Rocks the best food and service
Lisa F. 2014-11-11
Miss those pancakes....tried to recreate them....close but then you can't recreate the unique surroundings that helped create your dining experience.
Miss those pancakes....tried to recreate them....close but then you can't recreate the unique surroundings that helped create your dining experience.
James C. 2018-05-02
Not what it used to be. Overall they are now overpriced and the wait for not just service but food is long
Not what it used to be. Overall they are now overpriced and the wait for not just service but food is long
Toni Ken J. 2018-03-27
Have always loved the Hoito for 50 +years. Most recently I was with someone who recently moved here who had never been there before. We had a great...
Have always loved the Hoito for 50 +years. Most recently I was with someone who recently moved here who had never been there before. We had a great...
Renan D. 2018-03-04
The Hoito must be really hurting. It’s really gone downhill. The prices have been jacked way up, while the portions have been jacked way down. ...
The Hoito must be really hurting. It’s really gone downhill. The prices have been jacked way up, while the portions have been jacked way down. ...
Marcia S. 2018-02-26
The worst cabbage rolls i've ever had. Dry on the inside and shriveled up greasy cabage on the outside, without a drop of sauce. The washed out soggy...
The worst cabbage rolls i've ever had. Dry on the inside and shriveled up greasy cabage on the outside, without a drop of sauce. The washed out soggy...
Caesar J. B. S. 2018-02-20
Liver and Onions....Historically the Hoito was known for a great place to order "Liver and Onions"
Liver and Onions....Historically the Hoito was known for a great place to order "Liver and Onions"
Krystale S. 2018-02-10
My family and I have just recently started going back here. This morning we had great service from our waitress. The food was great.
My family and I have just recently started going back here. This morning we had great service from our waitress. The food was great.
Nilav P. 2018-01-29
The waitress we got was just snarky and rude.
The waitress we got was just snarky and rude.
Teal S. 2018-01-03
We sat down waited 10 minutes. No one came to ask us what we wanted to drink and bring us our menus. Go to any other restaurant for breakfast. The...
We sat down waited 10 minutes. No one came to ask us what we wanted to drink and bring us our menus. Go to any other restaurant for breakfast. The...
Jimmy G. 2017-12-21
The first restaurant I visited when I came to thunder bay from Sweden. Great food and staff
The first restaurant I visited when I came to thunder bay from Sweden. Great food and staff
DrTed B. 2017-12-16
Smaller portions. Long lines. Long waits after being seated. Lazy staff. At least a few. Some are hard workers but mgmt needs to tighten things up...
Smaller portions. Long lines. Long waits after being seated. Lazy staff. At least a few. Some are hard workers but mgmt needs to tighten things up...
Simone B. 2017-12-09
I love the Hoitu. Delicious food and staff was very welcoming and friendly!
I love the Hoitu. Delicious food and staff was very welcoming and friendly!
James P. 2017-12-07
God, I'd forgotten how much I missed the Hoito. I haven't been there in nearly 20 years.
God, I'd forgotten how much I missed the Hoito. I haven't been there in nearly 20 years.
Dawn M. 2017-10-23
I arrived before 1 pm and waited for a bus girl to clean a table for 20 Minutes. Our coffees were refilled after an hour. Our pancakes took 1 hour and...
I arrived before 1 pm and waited for a bus girl to clean a table for 20 Minutes. Our coffees were refilled after an hour. Our pancakes took 1 hour and...
Rosi T. 2017-10-17
Every time I visit Thunder Bay the Hoito is a must stop. The Finnish pancakes are amazing. Can't wait for my next visit.
Every time I visit Thunder Bay the Hoito is a must stop. The Finnish pancakes are amazing. Can't wait for my next visit.
Dean P. 2017-10-16
The Hoito is just as good as I remember it. Definitely a place that you must stop at for a bite to eat when visiting Thunder Bay.
The Hoito is just as good as I remember it. Definitely a place that you must stop at for a bite to eat when visiting Thunder Bay.
Lindsay D. 2017-10-12
This used to be my most favourite breakfast place but moved out of the neighbourhood so hadn't been in awhile. I was craving finnish pancakes so...
This used to be my most favourite breakfast place but moved out of the neighbourhood so hadn't been in awhile. I was craving finnish pancakes so...
Greg E. 2017-10-12
My wife and I were in the Bay for just a few days, had to have a brunch at the Hoito, of course! It was excellent, as it always had been. The Finnish...
My wife and I were in the Bay for just a few days, had to have a brunch at the Hoito, of course! It was excellent, as it always had been. The Finnish...
Stan P. 2017-10-08
Overpriced pancakes and beverages, the taste is just okay comparably speaking to its "great 100 years history", definitely will not come back again.
Overpriced pancakes and beverages, the taste is just okay comparably speaking to its "great 100 years history", definitely will not come back again.
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The Hoito has a total of 3536 visitors (checkins) and 601 likes.
20 reviews of The Hoito.
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