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Last updated on Feb 1st, 2026
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Dockside Caesar
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside posted on April 9, 2026 that their Dockside Caesar is back on the menu in a playful announcement. The post suggests a tomato forward Caesar style beverage, but it does not include ingredients, pricing, or availability details.
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Social media teaser post
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside posted a playful social media tease on 2026-04-06 asking, "So are we all drooling right now ..?🤤🤤". The post gives no menu or offer details, so follow the cafe's channel for the likely reveal or any specials tied to this tease.
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Dockside Chef Tasting Menus
Dockside returns for one weekend only with an eight course Italian tasting menu by Chef Andrew on April 24 and April 25 at 6:30 PM, priced at $95 plus tax and including a welcome cocktail. Reservations are required by phone at 519-332-0707, a credit card is needed to hold your spot, and 72 hours notice is required to avoid a full charge; seating is very limited and sharing the post enters you in a $50 gift card giveaway.
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28-day countdown social post
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside posted a playful countdown saying "28 days people !!!" on April 3, hinting at a photo reveal or special moment on May 1, 2026. The post is a visual tease without details on time, cost, or registration, so follow the cafe for the full reveal.
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Chef's Night returning
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside teased that Chef's Night returns on the last weekend of April, details coming soon. Expect a chef led evening with special menus and likely limited seating, with the inferred weekend dates of April 25 to April 26, 2026; check the café's channels for the full announcement and reservation information.
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Dockside morning patio ambiance
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside posted a sunny morning note on 2026-03-29, highlighting calm wind, birds, and sun glistening on the water, with Taylor playing as the patio opens. The short update paints a relaxed patio vibe for anyone deciding whether to stop by that morning, though no address, hours, or pricing were provided in the post.
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May 1st invitation to see new addition
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside posted a playful neighborhood invite on March 27 asking people to stop by on May 1, 2026 to see a new addition. The post is informal with no schedule or registration, so plan to drop in and ask staff about the reveal.
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Off-season behind-the-scenes and May 1st hard opening announcement
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside posted a behind the scenes update on March 26 announcing that prep for a hard opening is underway and scheduled for May 1, 2026. The brief message conveys a waterfront, springtime vibe but does not include time, address, or cost details, so follow the cafe for further logistics and updates.
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Hiring announcement for Season 15 at Dockside
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside posted a Season 15 hiring update on 2026-03-26 saying they received over 180 resumes and that many longtime staff are returning, leaving only a small number of positions. The team says they will be reaching out to selected applicants over the next little while; no job titles or application link were provided.
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Dockside seasonal reopening announcement
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside announced in a March 24 social post that Dockside will reopen for Season 15 on May 1, 2026 in Sarnia, Ontario, counting down 37 days. The post is celebratory and community focused, with no hours or reservation details provided; check the cafe's official channels for logistics before visiting.
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Seasonal hiring for waterfront restaurant reopening
Dockside at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is hiring for servers, bartenders, kitchen team, hosts, and support staff as it reopens its waterfront restaurant for Season 15 on Friday, May 1, 2026. Send your resume to ag_dockside@outlook.com and expect interviews over the next couple of weeks according to the announcement.
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Gift Certificates for Dockside
Gift certificates for Dockside are available for purchase, allowing you to share the joy of good food and waterfront vibes even while the restaurant is closed for the season.
