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Northumberland County has the local ingredients to satisfy so many different tastes. Dig in and check these out.

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BAKING

Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour

This tasty, self-guided tour combines dozens of stops offering some of the best butter tarts in Ontario. Get sweet on local at buttertarttour.ca. 

Northumberland Baking Trail

See where you can get fresh-baked sweet and savoury items, plus amazing java to go.

Download the Baking Trail Map

Northumberland Butter Tart Trail

As part of the Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour, try Northumberland’s own terrific butter tarts listed here: 

northumberlandtourism.com/en/see-do/butter-tart-tour.aspx 

BURGERS

Olympus Burger

55 Mill St. S., Port Hope
905-885-4637
OlympusBurger.ca

Voted Best Burger in Canada by Canadian Living, Olympus serves up a fun, mouth-watering experience.

McGillicafey's

13 Bridge St. S., Hastings
705-696-3600
McGillicafeys.com

This beloved pub has memorable burgers, a satisfying pub menu, and features some great live entertainment.

Rhino's Roadhouse

5078 Rice Lake Dr., Bewdley
905-797-2744
Facebook.com/RhinosRoadHouse

Expect juicy and generous burger portions piled high, served with crispy Rhino’s fries, or order some rings .

The El

74 King St. W., Cobourg
289-252-2282
TheElCobourg.com

Check out the El’s wide range of gourmet burgers, served with housemade pickles and other perks.

The Whistling Duck

75 Harbour St., Brighton
613-475-4142
WhistlingDuck.ca

Try a single or double homemade patty smothered in BBQ sauce and other tasty toppings.

CHEESE

Empire Cheese Co-operative

1120 County Rd. 8, Campbellford
705-653-3187
EmpireCheese.ca

This local producer still makes cheese in the traditional style. No flavour additives or artificial colours. Fresh, squeaky curds are a treat.

CHOCOLATE

Centre & Main Chocolate Co.

50 Centre St., Warkworth
705-868-2068
CentreAndMainChocolate.com

Using locally-grown ingredients like saffron, this award-winning chocolatier offers delicious, artisanal chocolate bars. 

Mercury Chocolates & Gelateria

50 Albert St., Cobourg
905-396-7758
MercuryChocolates.com

Known for its single, choco-sphere cheesecakes, this chocolatier makes divine gelato, as well as fresh pasta.  

Mrs. B's Country Candy

8 Loyalist Dr., Unit 9, Brighton
613-475-5644
mrsb.ca

You can count on world-class creativity here, from handmade Belgian truffles to chocolate maple leaf lollies. 

World's Finest Chocolates

157 Cockburn St., Campbellford
800-461-1957
WorldsFinest.ca

At this outlet store you can stock up on gift baskets, chocolate covered almonds, caramel bars and more.                                  

CIDER

Rice Lake Hard Cider

4741 Northumberland 45, Baltimore
289-629-3300
RiceLakeHardCider.ca

Inspired by cottage life on Rice Lake, you can take home a piece of summer with their delicious blends.

401 Cider Brewery

262 Orchard Dr., Colborne
905-355-2574 
401CiderCompany.com

Offering more than a dozen varieties, the 401 Cider Brewery uses 100% Ontario apples.

COFFEE/NON-ALCOHOLIC SPECIALTY DRINKS

Lola’s

74 Main St., Brighton 
613-475-0711
facebook.com/LolasCafeBrighton

Focused on vegan and gluten-free offerings, the amazing soups change daily and the sweets go fast.

Our Lucky Stars

16 Main St., Warkworth
705-924-1212
OurLuckyStars.ca

The coffee is house-roasted and expertly executed.  Try the cappuccino, their amazing baking or lunches. 

The Rustic Bean

91 King St. W., Coburg
289-252-2398
facebook.com/TheRusticBeanCoffeeCo

Order Propeller espresso-based coffees. Or try a sweet and steamy Caramel Hot Apple Cider.

CRAFT BEER

Church-Key Brewing

1678 County Rd. 38, Campbellford
1-877-314-2337
churchkeybrewing.com

A visit to this converted country church is worth the drive. Try what’s on tap and take home some great selections.

Ganaraska Brewing Co.

33 Mill St, Port Hope 
905-885-9029
ganaraskabrewingcompany.ca

Pair artisanal beer with an inspired taproom menu at this large and inviting riverside brewery.

Northumberland Hills Brewery

1024 Division St., Cobourg
289-435-2004
facebook.com/TheNHBbrewpot

This brewery uses local hops and offers creative brews in generous (and convenient) 473 ml cans.

William Street Beer Co.

975 Elgin St W, Cobourg
facebook.com/WilliamStreetBeer

Get comfortable at the large bar with ringside seats to the beer kettles. Flights of beer are always available. 

FOOD TRUCKS

Here are some recommendations for you. Check seasonal hours online first.

You can find the food trucks listed below on our Food Trucks Google map.

J’s Place Chip Truck

14324 County Rd. 29, Trent Hills
905-872-0199
facebook.com/jsplace.chiptruck

J's Place is ideal for a French Fry craving – order the basics or their specialty smothered with local Empire cheese curds.

King's Plate

205 King St. E., Colborne
905-269-4877
facebook.com/kingsplatecatering

This food truck gets rave reviews for its "to-die-for" Cuban and Reuben sandwiches.

Piggies

2971 Hwy 28 north at Dale Rd., Port Hope
905-376-3847
facebook.com/piiggies

Known for perfected fresh cut chips, Piggies also does some amazing deep fried cheese curds, and pickles.

Presqu'ile Park Place

250 Presqu'ile Park Way, Brighton
613-403-2297
facebook.com/presquileparkplace1

You’ll find poutine, awesome chicken burgers and more. Then try something sweet from the Park Place ice cream trailer.

Rey Rays

145 Rose Glen Rd. S., Port Hope
289-691-6669
ReyRays.com

This family-run food truck creates authentic Mexican tacos. The ingredients are fresh, bold and original.

That Little Pub

26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
705-653-0001
ThatLittlePub.com

Thin crust pizza is made here in a hardwood fire. Toppings are can include figs, fried sage and bacon.

The Big Apple

262 Orchard Rd., Colborne
905-355-2574
thebigapple.ca/smokehouse-menu

The Big Apple Smokehouse is known for full and half racks of ribs, as well as chicken wings, and poutine.

APPLE ORCHARDS & FARMS

Cheer Farms

365 Main St., Brighton
613-475-1717
CheerFarms.com

Come pick up local fresh produce from a family farm that’s been supplying fresh apples and other farm market items for 30 years.

De Leeuw Orchards Farm Market

11922 County Rd. 2, Colborne
905-355-1403
RuralRoutes.com/deleeuw

You’ll find many varieties of fall apples here, plus creamy fudge and homemade preserves. 

Knight's-Appleden Fruit Ltd.

11687 County 2 Rd., Colborne
905-349-2521
knights-appleden.ca

With 100 years of farming behind this apple and fruit grower, you’ll be able to find your favourite varieties and lots of expertise.

Pieter's Appleyard

13516 County Rd. 2, Colborne
905-355-5725 
PietersAppleyard.ca

You can Pick Your Own here or shop from their farm store. Open August to late October.

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