The Roost Farm Centre is home to a unique bakery, garden Market and gift shop. The Roost is located on Highland House Farm, a 10 acre hobby farm located at the corner of McTavish and East Saanich Roads, in North Saanich BC. The bakery serves up farm fresh breakfast, hearty soups and sandwiches, salads, quiche, breads, pies and other sweet treats. We also serve thin crust pizza from our wood fired pizza oven! We are one of the only places in Canada that grows and mills our own wheat on site for use in our bread and baked goods. Our garden market features locally grown poultry, bison, duck, produce and locally made cheeses.more...See more text
Breakfast hours are Monday to Saturday 7.00 am to 11.00 am Sunday 7.00 am to 12.00 noon
Granola, Yogurt & Fruit
A healthy choice. Real vanilla bean yogurt, topped with Roost-made granola. Served with fresh fruit
$8.27
Roost Riser
2 eggs any style, choice of toasted fresh baked bread, 4 slices of bacon or 3 links farm sausage & home fries
$11.25
Smoked Brisket Hash
Sautéed smoked brisket, sausage, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cheese & home fries topped with 2 eggs done your way
$13.95
Cowboys' Breakfast
2 eggs any style with 3 slices of our Meatloaf drizzled with our BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar with sautéed tomatoes, onions and peppers. Served with home fries and toast.
$13.95
Breakfast Sandwich
Two hard fried eggs, tomato, bacon, cheddar and mayo on your choice of fresh toasted Roost bread.
$10.59
Works Omelette
3 egg omelette wit sautéed Virginia-style ham, tomatoes, onion & peppers, with a 2 cheese blend
$13.85
Veggie Omelette
3 egg omelette with sautéed yams, brie, tomatoes, peppers & red onion.
$13.25
Smoked Salmon Omelette
3 egg omelette with BC sockeye salmon, caper cream cheese & red onion
with capers and cream cheese. All Bennies come on our Roost made scones.
$13.95
Classic Benny
Virginia-style ham. All Bennies come on our Roost made scones.
$12.95
Veggie Benny
Sautéed peppers, onion, tomato & fresh spinach in a cream reduction. All Bennies come on our Roost made scones.
$12.45
Blackstone Benny
Sliced tomato & bacon. All Bennies come on our Roost made scones.
$13.45
Appetizers
Sandwiches MENU - The Roost Farm Bakery
UPGRADE YOUR SANDWICH with your choice of soup or salad Cup of soup 3.75/ Bowl 4.95. Signature, Spinach or Caesar Salad 3.75 (Choice of Multi Grain, Whole Wheat, Tuscan White, Hemp & Sunflower, Russian Rye, Marble Rye or Sour Dough)
GF Bread or English Muffin
We offer GLUTEN FRIENDLY. As a bakery we do have gluten very present in our kitchen
$2.00
Ham and Cheddar
Virginia-style locally smoked ham, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, mayo & cheddar
$9.75
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
BC sockeye salmon, caper cream cheese, lettuce, cucumber & red onion
Tomato base with 4 Quarter meats pepperoni, mozzarella & Edam
$15.25Gluten Free pizza crust
$17.25
Farmhand's Heaven
4 Quarter meats - Genoa salami, cappicola, spinach, roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, Mozzarella and Edam cheese with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
$15.95Gluten Free pizza crust
$17.95
Little Ducky Pizza
Mascarpone cheese base, duck confit, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, roasted pear & walnuts, finished with a balsamic glaze
$15.95Gluten Free pizza crust
$17.95
Appetizers MENU - The Roost Farm Bakery
Flatbread Trio
Our wood fired bread sprinkled with sea salt & olive oil, with our homemade dips - tzatziki, roasted red pepper and hummus.
$8.00Extra flatbread
$12.00Gluten Free
$10.00
Artichoke Dip & Roost Flat Bread
Baby spinach, cream cheese, roasted garlic & fresh Roost grown herbs served with fresh wood fired flat bread
$8.00
Crispy Bam Bam Prawns
Tossed in a sweet chili sauce and served with a yogurt mint dip
$10.25
Asian Meatballs
Five meatballs pan fried in our Asian sauce, served with carrot spirals, green onions and wonton crisps
$8.25
Soups
Soups
Chef inspired soups created daily, always gluten friendly.
Cup
$4.95Bowl
$6.95
Salad
Roost Signature Salad
Organic greens topped with peppers, onions, juicy mandarins, chick peas & feta cheese. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
$9.85
Spinach & Pear Salad
Fresh spinach, poached pear, maple pecans, sun-dried cranberries & goat cheese with a white balsamic & basil vinaigrette.
$9.85
Farm Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp baby romaine leaves tossed with our house made garlic Caesar dressing, topped with Roost bread croutons, crisp bacon, shaved Parmesan and fresh lemon
$14.85
Wood Fired Pizza
Roosteriginal
Roma tomatoes & fresh basil with Fior di latte
$14.00Gluten Free Pizza Crust
$16.00
4 Cheese Pizza
Mascarpone cheese base, parmesan, mozzarella & edam
$12.95Gluten Free Pizza Crust
$14.95
Pepperoni
Tomato base with 4 Quarter meats pepperoni, mozzarella & Edam
$15.25Gluten Free Pizza Crust
$15.25
Farmhand's Heaven
4 Quarter meats - Genoa salami, cappicola, spinach, roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, Mozzarella and Edam cheese with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
$15.95Gluten Free Pizza Crust
$15.95
Little Ducky Pizza
Mascarpone cheese base, duck confit, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, roasted pear & walnuts, finished with a balsamic glaze
$15.95Gluten Free Pizza Crust
$15.95
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Roasted chicken, BBQ sauce, roasted red peppers, green onions, Jalapeno peppers & Cheddar
Our famous meat pie, served piping hot with your choice of soup, salad or vegetables.
$14.95
Dinner Mains
Roost Roast Chicken
Half a Fraser Valley chicken, rubbed with our secret spice rub. roasted and served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Roost gravy
$17.95
Lamb Shank
Our 3 hour braised lamb shank, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a rich tomato sauce
$18.95
Duck Confit Risotto
Fraser Valley duck, confit in-house and served over a mixed mushroom risotto, with Parmesan and scallions
$18.95
Roost Curry
An Indian spice curry (medium) served with a medley of vegetables, steamed Jasmin rice, mango chutney and popadum.
$14.95
Roost Meatloaf Dinner
Grilled slices of our house made meatloaf with slices of bacon, topped with hot mushroom gravy. Served with mashed potato and seasonal veggies.
$16.95
Pasta
Beef Stroganoff
Rich beef stroganoff tossed through pappardelle pasta, topped with parmesan cheese and served with garlic toast
$18.95
Wild Mushroom, Chicken & Gorgonzola Gnocchi
Gnocchi pasta cooked in a blue cheese and cream reduction, with mixed fresh mushrooms, confit garlic, chicken breast and parmesan. Served with garlic bread on the side
$17.95
Salads MENU - The Roost Farm Bakery
Roost Signature Salad
Organic mixed greens topped with mandarin oranges, red onions, tomatoes, red peppers, cucumbers, chick peas & feta. Served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Family(10-12)
$30.00Party(20-24)
$55.00
Spinach & Beet Salad
Fresh spinach topped with our home roasted beets, pecans, sun - dried cranberries & feta cheese. Served with our pear guava tangerine vinaigrette.
Family(10-12)
$30.00Party(20-24)
$55.00
Farm Caesar
Fresh romaine lettuce, homemade Roost croutons, tossed in our homemade dressing & topped with baked Parmesan cheese.
Family(10-12)
$30.00Party(20-24)
$55.00
Roost Potato Salad
Yukon gold nugget potatoes, red & green onions, roasted yams, & hard - boiled egg tossed in a creamy homemade sauce with a hint of dijion.
Family(10-12)
$40.00Party(20-24)
$70.00
Platters
Fruit Platter
Assortment of fresh fruit served with creamy homemade blueberry yogurt dip.
Family(10-12)
$45.00Party (20-24)
$80.00
Veggie Platter
Assortment of fresh veggies served with our housemaid garlic & herb dip
Family (10-12)
$35.00Party (20-24)
$60.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
A homemade bread bowl filled with Roost made spinach & artichoke dip & baked with Parmesan cheese.
Family(10-12)
$30.00Party(20-24)
$50.00
Sandwich Platter
Assorted platter of famous Roost sandwiches, cut into quarters, all served on our fresh baked Roost bread
10 sandwich platter
$65.00
Breakfast Platter
Get your morning started right with a fresh assortment of Roost muffins, croissants, danish pastries & roast scones. Serves 10-15.
$65.00
Ploughmans Platter
Assortment of various meats, cheeses, pickles & bread. Local and fresh when available. Serves 10 - 12/ 25 - 30.
Family(10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$90.00
"Halifax'' Beef Donair
Build your own donair platter, fresh tomatoes, fried onions, spiced beef, pita bread and sweet sauce.
Family (10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$95.00
Beef Brisket
Build your own; house made beef brisket with sauteed onions and peppers in a Roost baked bun.
Family (10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$95.00
Pulled Pork
Build your own; house made pulled pork served with apple slaw and fresh baked kaiser buns.
Family (10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$95.00
Mains
Farmhouse Lasagna
Layers of ground beef, spinach, ricotta cheese, bolognese sauce & fresh tomatoes, topped with mozzarella
Family (10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$95.00
Veggie Lasagna
Layers of roasted peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, ricotta, feta cheeses, cheddar & baked to perfection.
Family (10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$95.00
Famous Roost Meatloaf
A farmhouse favourite! House made meatloaf sliced and topped with homemade Roost BBQ sauce & cheddar cheese.
Family (10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$95.00
Quiche
Choose from one of our popular quiche options or create your own! Popular choices include: smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese & dill, tomato with basil & feta or three cheese.
Serves 8-10
$28.00
Roost Ratatouille
Eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, tomatoes tossed in fresh herbs & roasted for a maximum flavour.
Full
$75.00
Savoury Pies (Baked or Unbaked)
Crust made from scratch, these pies are a Roost favourite! Island chicken pot pie, pulled pork, curried beef, steak & potato and curried veggie.
Small serves 1-2
$9.61Large serves 6-8
$22.95
Vegetable Curry and Jasmine Rice
House made vegetable curry served over jasmine rice.
Family (10-12)
$50.00Party (20-24)
$95.00
Something Sweet
Cake Loaf Platter
64 bite size pieces of and assortment of Roost cake loaves. Serves 50-65
$65.00
Fresh Baked Fruit Pies
Blueberry, blackberry peach, apple, strawberry rhubarb & peaches and cream. All baked in our homemade pie crust, fresh to order. Serves 6-10
$18.50
Carrot Cake
Home-made carrot cake with chopped pecans and crushed inside, all covered in our fresh cream cheese icing. Serves 10-14.
$38.00
Cookie & Square Platter
A large platter made up an assortment of 25 Roost cookies and 25 Roost squares. 50 pieces.
$65.00
Chocolate Quinoa Cake
Home-made rich chocolate cake with quinoa and it is gluten free. Serves 10-14
$42.00
Checkerboard Cake
Vanilla and chocolate alternating layers with raspberry icing. Surprise your guests when you cut into it.
When we arrived at the restaurant for lunch we were waiting for some time to be seated. When we finally were my father-in-law asked for a coffee to which the lady who escourted us snapped that she had to figure out who our server was first. Turns out she was our server and not a very good one. She did inform us of a mandatory gratuity. I was surprised when our lunch bill came to $130. $20 of that being a tip for really slow rude service. Only sandwiches on the menu and without a side dish.
I have been to the Roost for lunch many times. It's just like a picnic.
Their sandwiches are terrific, the bread is fresh, the soup is delicious and homemade.
