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Can't Decide What to Eat? Let us Help.

Jeff Bray, foodie and Cultivate’s founder, reviews some of our local food, restaurants and breweries. Please contact individual businesses for up-to-date hours of operation and offerings as well as COVID-19 safety policies.

Restaurant Reviews from a Local Foodie

Blueberry scone on hand painted plate with latte on the side with art in foam

Black Cat Café

4 King St W, Cobourg

Black Cat Café has the best coffee in Cobourg! I’m obsessed with coffee and this is my favourite place to indulge. I keep it simple with an Americano, grab a table and count my blessings. The coffee alone is probably enough, but it doesn’t have to be. House-made focaccia paninis, fresh salads and a sweets spread second to few. The blueberry scone is gloriously buttery with a bit of crunch and just the right amount of sweetness.

Pulled pork sandwich with cheese on bun with salad on plate

McGillicafey's Pub and Eatery

13 Bridge St S, Hastings

McGillicafey's Pub and Eatery is a feel good pub for the whole family. In the summer, sit on the patio and watch the boats go by. It’s all about the meat at McGillicafey’s and I recommend the House Smoked Beef Brisket. So tender and juicy! Thirsty? Have a saffron infused cocktail! Partnered with Ontario’s only saffron farm, they are mixing up some interesting takes on old classics.

Close up of display of fresh baked cookies on plate in cafe

Happenstance Bakery & Coffee Roastery

135 Peter St., Port Hope 

Happenstance is treating Port Hope to a fresh roasted coffee game that this town hasn’t seen before. They offer baked goods, and fresh bread that will have your mouth watering. I know someone who is hooked on their ginger molasses cookies. They also have a great lunch menu, including a chickpea salad sandwich that you'll love. And, their specialty beverages are the best around.

Chopped tuna salad in bowl on table with Craft logo burned in table

Craft Food House

201 Division St S, Cobourg

Stop into Craft Food House's cozy, inviting space for locally sourced food that is simple and fresh. The Check Your Pulse salad is a large bowl, packed full of beans, hummus, kale, chickpeas, egg and more. A meal you’ll feel good after eating. This is a delicious lunch or brunch spot with a nice little patio for outdoor eating when the weather is right.

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Dooher's Bakery

61 Bridge St E, Campbellford

Voted Canada’s Sweetest Bakery in 2018, Dooher's is famous for donuts. Interesting fact - their record is over 4000 of them sold before two in the afternoon. That’s good business. Last time I went, I bought a dozen and ate four in one day. If you get one, get the cream filled classic. But get two, and add the maple dip. You can thank me later.

Fried brussel sprouts with slivered almonds on white plate with black background

The Whistling Duck

75 Harbour St, Brighton

Named after a murdered indigenous man whose killer was never tried, The Whistling Duck does a great job of celebrating the bay’s history as well as its namesake’s story through art, culture and food. It’s a fascinating story! The restaurant has a down home vibe and the service is charming! Although the menu is vast, I could narrow it down to one suggestion – Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts, fried quickly to create a subtle crunch with a great balance of sweet and savoury.

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Lola's Coffee House

74 Main St, Brighton 

Lola's Coffee House is a bright, welcoming spot in the friendly community of Brighton. Tracy (who manages the front of house) is a farmer and Dave uses all of her produce whenever possible. Focused on vegan and gluten-free offerings, the soups change daily and the sweets go fast. The Grilled Cheese with Apple (we’re in Apple Country after all) is bang on. Homemade spelt bread, gooey cheese, tomato onion jam and crisp apples you could literally pick off the trees down the road.

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Our Lucky Stars

16 Main St, Warkworth

At Our Lucky Stars, host Elizabeth Aikenhead, puts lots of care and consideration into everything. The vegan chilli is superb and the rotating soups are always wholesome and mouth watering. The coffee game is great, too. House roasted and expertly executed. I’m in for a cappuccino every time I’m there. Hang out and you’ll get to know the people of Warkworth. And, if you're a cyclist, they recently won an award for being the most bike-friendly business in the region, from Ontario By Bike.

Overhead view of plated meat-based dish at upscale restaurant

The Mill Restaurant and Pub

990 Ontario St, Cobourg 

The burger at The Mill Restaurant and Pub is an absolutely delicious, house butchered beef on brioche. The Steak-Frites is great – 8oz flat iron steak with hand cut frites and red wine demi-glaze. For a next-level winner, try the Beef Cheek Pappardelle – house made noodles, fall apart cheek, demi-glaze cream sauce and local mushrooms. Decadent and delightful. Also, the salmon is served with a saffron cream sauce sourced from Ontario’s only True Saffron Producers, right here in Northumberland.

Gourmet hamburger with french fries on tray and drink in background

Olympus Burger

55 Mill St S, Port Hope

Voted Best Burger in Canada by Canadian Living, Olympus Burger takes burgers seriously. For me, it’s all about the Ares burger – peppercorn beef patty, crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onion and house made BBQ sauce. A side of Olympus Fries is the perfect accompaniment. Beautiful hand cut fries are the perfect conduit for the Greek dressing and crumbled feta. Wash that down with their Olympus Ale.

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Villa Conti

337 Covert Hill Rd, Warkworth

The location of Villa Conti is flawless with a view of Northumberland’s rolling hills and 35 acres of vines. Owners Tommaso and Bambina’s Italian traditions here are strong. Simple food. Simple ingredients. Simple life. Chef Tommaso knows pasta and he wants you to eat it. In fact, he’s not happy until you’ve eaten pretty much everything. Tell him what you like and let him make something for you. He’s easy going and loves to please.

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Sper Food

20 Main St, Warkworth - open select Fridays and Sundays, limited seating, please call ahead to confirm hours.

You won't get to choose what you eat at Sper Food, but you'll be a part of the action. Chef Douglas is the owner and operator, but he's also a farmer. 80% of his menu from his own acreage, the other share is from his neighbours. He will regale you with stories of foraging for watercress and the history of wild grapes in Northumberland. His charcuterie is grand. If you ask nicely, and he can spare it, you can buy some to take home. Tell him we sent you. 

Three cans of craft beer with charcuterie board of meats and cheeses

William Street Beer Company

975 Elgin St W, Cobourg 

It might be a given that the beer is great, but so is the food! Have the team at William Street Beer Company pour you my favourite, the North Shore Ale, and enjoy the refreshing qualities that come from using hops grown within just a couple of kilometres. They tap a new cask every Friday at 4 pm, too. You’ll find daily flatbreads, crostini and sandwich specials. Don’t drink? No problem! WSB is making seasonal sodas and cold pressed coffee, so everyone is welcome!

 

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