20 Must-Go, Sweet-Stops in Northumberland
We’ve been checking our list once or twice in order to share some of the sweetest stops in Northumberland.
Pick one, a dozen, or more stops – all in an easy, printable map for you. Get your own Holiday Baking Trail Map here or follow along on the Baking Trail Google Map. (Hours noted may change.)
Dreamer's Café
2 Queen St, Port Hope
(905) 885-8303
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Dreamer's Crazy Cookie is the talk of the County – loaded with caramel, nuts and chocolate. Even better at this time of year, Dreamer’s holiday version is topped with white chocolate and cranberries. Message ahead to order. (Daily, 8-8.)
Frosted Flour Co.
73 Mill St S, Unit 103, Port Hope
(905) 885-5848
frostedflourco.ca
Stop in for Frosted Flour’s delicious and inspired bakery case offerings, with artisan, cream-filled donuts on Saturdays (order ahead). Order online to get your list of specially decorated Christmas treats for Saturday pick up. (Wed-Fri, 11-4; Sat, 11-2.)
Happenstance
3 Locations
Coffee Pub - 66 Walton St, Port Hope
Bakery & Coffee Roastery - 135 Peter St, Port Hope
Café - 203 Third St, Cobourg
(905) 800-1356
thisishappenstance.com
Warm your hands over a gingerbread latte while watching the team at Happenstance flour-stamp their freshly-baked loaves. Take home some incredible breads and pastries, along with a Mexican hot chocolate for the road. (Open daily; check location hours.)
Sugar Dust Bakery & Café
74 Walton St, Port Hope
(905) 800-1010
sugardustbakery.ca
Gingerbread houses and yule logs are December specialties here, as well as assorted shortbread and individual gingerbreads. Call ahead to order. If you just pop by, there are some wonderful scone choices to make, plus fresh lunches. (Tues-Sat, 10-3.)
Betty's Pies & Tarts
7380 County Rd 2, Cobourg
(905) 377-7437
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Stop into this homey bakery for a taste of why Betty’s won "Best Classic Butter Tart" at the Royal Winter Fair. The Raspberry Delight coconut tarts – and of course, mincemeat – get high marks for the holidays. (Weekdays 8-6; Weekends 9-5.)
Millstone Bread
53 Albert St, Cobourg
(905) 372-0033
millstonebread.ca
Millstone serves up perfect little piece of Europe with its artisanal bread, baked onsite in its wood-fired oven. You’ll want to take away their signature sourdough. Try a traditional Canadian date square – or holiday hermit cookie and creamy hot chocolate. (Wed-Sat, 7-4.)
The Rustic Bean Coffee Co.
91 King St W, Cobourg
(289) 252-2398
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The drinks here are as artful as the in-house baking. Try Rustic Bean’s perfectly sweet Caramel Hot Apple Cider, or a gingerbread latte. Try their amazing house made quiches and holiday treats. (Tues-Sun, 9-4.)
Ste. Anne’s Bakery
252 Academy Hill Rd, Grafton
(905) 349-2974
steannes.com/ste-annes-bakery
Just down the road from the spa, stop into this zen, certified gluten-free bakery for breads, scones, cookies and cakes. Pick up some signature Ste. Anne’s Spa granola or honey, ideal as holiday gifts. (Daily, 8-6:30.)
The Lass and Ladle
10831 County Rd 2, Grafton
(905) 349-0344
thelassandladle.ca
Make this sustainably-minded kitchen a stop to take home some nice winter soups and sweets. They carry local, classic shortbreads and make breakfast and lunch specials daily. Order ahead here. (Mon-Sun, 8-7.)
The Butter Tart Empire Bakery
8611 County Rd 45, Roseneath
(905) 352-2104
facebook.com/The-Butter-Tart-Empire-Bakery-108811901536643
This long-awaited, new bakery gets great reviews for its butter tarts and sandwiches on thick bread.
(Wed & Thurs, 10-5:30; Fri-Sun, 10-4)
Bridgewater Café
16 Bridge St N, Hastings
(705) 696-2920
bridgewatercoffee.pizza
Popular holiday favourites here include the Lock 18 Pecan Tart, and their flaky and perfectly-spiced mincemeat tarts. You’ll also want to try their cinnamon buns, soups and creative pizzas. (Wed-Sun, 8-8.)
Dooher’s Bakery
61 Bridge St, Campbellford
(705) 653-1460
doohers.com
From light fruitcake to classic buns, you’ll see why this fourth generation business is “The Sweetest Bakery in Canada.” Stop here early for some of Dooher’s 17 mouth-watering varieties of donuts. Order in advance. (Tues-Sat, 9-5:30.)
Our Lucky Stars Café
16 Main St, Warkworth
(705) 924-1212
ourluckystars.ca
Local ingredients, scratch cooking and fair trade organic coffee make up this Ontario success story. Get their Pecan Granola or Raspberry White Chocolate Scones, perfect as gifts. Order ahead or call ahead. (Wed-Sat,10-3, Sun 10-2.)
Pizza by the Bakery
2 Mill St, Warkworth
(705) 308-2253
www.warkworthbakery.ca
This baking trail find has both savoury and sweet treats, to go. Stop by Pizza by the Bakery for apple, pumpkin, apple crumble pies and seasonal dark fruitcake featuring candied fruit and soaked in dark rum. Call ahead first, to order. (Wed-Sat, 11-7.)
Heath Vintage & Café
24 King St E, Colborne
(905) 396-2423
heathvintage.ca
Stop in for a lusciously-layered piece of carrot cake, a signature “Butter Tart Cookie” – or try their savoury charcuterie. This take-out café offers decadent baking, plus some tempting antique and mid-century décor finds. (Wed-Sun, 10-4.)
The Big Apple
262 Orchard Rd, Colborne
(905) 355-2574
thebigapple.ca
The World’s Biggest Apple, located north of the town of Colborne, has lots of freshly baked apple desserts. Their large bakery, and old-fashioned candy shop are also all open. (Weekdays 10-5, Weekends 9-6.)
Just Like Granny's
40 Prince Edward St, Brighton
(613) 847-2272
facebook.com/justlikegranny
Just as they say, holiday treats are done here the old-fashioned way. Take away some of Granny’s generously-sized date squares, or some tasty raisin or pecan butter tarts. They have plain, too. Try picking out all their yummy varieties to go. (Tues-Sat, 10-4.)
Lola’s Café
74 Main St, Brighton
(613) 475-0711
lolascafe.ca
Fresh baking is an art-form here. Experience a gigantic cinnamon bun, or original “breakfast muffin”. Enjoy it, enhanced by Lola’s fresh-brewed, organic, fair trade coffee. Lunch items like the hummus wrap with goat cheese will keep you coming back. (Weekdays 8-5, Weekends 9-5.)
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