Northumberland County has the local ingredients to satisfy so many different tastes. Dig in and check these out.
Your Taste List
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 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.
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.
K Okay Café & Roasters
16 Main St., Warkworth
705-924-1212
facebook.com/K.OkayCafe.ca
The coffee is house-roasted and expertly executed. Try the cappuccino, their amazing baking or lunches.
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.
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
https://www.instagram.com/reyraysfood/
This family-run food truck creates authentic Mexican tacos. The ingredients are fresh, bold and original.
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.
Farm Fresh Guide
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