22 FANTASTIC SPOTS TO FEED YOUR SOUL
Northumberland County’s restaurants, cafés and specialty food shops serve local ingredients. We’ve picked just a few handfuls of choices for you – either because we’ve been dazzled by how fresh-forward they are, or they offer some incredible comfort food that’s also good for the foodie soul.
Beyond what’s listed below, feel free to try our self-guided Cheers Tour with 30 local varieties of ale, stout and hard cider. Or, get sweet on the Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour featuring 50 great spots.
BRIGHTON/COLBORNE
| LOLA'S CAFE |
| 74 Main St., Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
613-475-0711 Beyond wonderful coffee or chai tea, at Lola’s you can order up incredible sandwiches on expertly baked bread. Satisfying fillings can include juicy pulled pork. Lola’s is a very friendly stop on any outing and gets great reviews. The cinnamon buns are a great comfort-food touch.
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| PIETER'S APPLEYARD |
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13516 County Rd. 2, Colborne As the name might hint, you can count on this location for some of the best local apples around. Pick your own or pre-picked are both options. Other offerings can include peaches and pears, plus fresh-pressed apple cider later in September. Open for the season August 29th, call to confirm.
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GRAFTON
| STE. ANNE'S SPA BAKERY |
| 252 Academy Hill Rd., Grafton
888-346-6772 After tasting the specialties here like homemade granola, fresh baked breads and delicious pick-me-up muffins, you’ll know that Gluten Free has really gone gourmet. There is a very natural, healthy component to St. Anne’s Baking, and this welcoming bakery (down the road from the Spa) reminds us that we can indulge – guilt-free.
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COBOURG
| CRAFT FOOD HOUSE |
| 201 Division St. S., Cobourg
905-377-9917 This is a great lunch and brunch spot. It offers a very cool, earthy vibe inside with extra space on the patio. The menu changes, based on offering the freshest ingredients here. You can always count on a great Roti or their Pad Thai Salad. Craft Food House serves up tasty, healthy meals.
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| THE MARKET & SMOR |
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39 King St. E., Cobourg Stop into Cobourg’s downtown community market. Owners Lucas and Montana are passionate about supporting local growers and are often on hand to share great food tips. The Market & Smor is a zero food-waste market. Ordering online for pick up is easy, or you can check the website for current walk-in hours. All items look as good as they taste, and provide a fresh spin on to-go foods and specialty items. You can even grab a fresh, vegan smoothie and, once in a while, something off the secret menu on the back deck.
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| MOORE ORCHARDS |
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1497 Moore Orchard Rd., Cobourg https://www.facebook.com/Moore-Orchards-124335847645281 The Behan family is making sure they offer the highest quality in locally-grown produce. You can find apples, pears and other fruits in season. The fresh-pressed apple cider is great. Or, you may want to take home some apple cider vinegar to add a little extra something to a salad dressing.
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| NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS BREWERY |
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1024 Division St., Cobourg Locally grown hops make great locally crafted beer. That's the philosophy of owner Rick Bailey who has teamed up with area farmers to get some great ingredients. Some of NHB's noted classics include Project 22, P.S. I Love You and Super Continental Ale. Seasonal varieties are often available.
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BURNHAM FAMILY FARM MARKET |
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7760 County Rd. 2, Cobourg, ON K9A 0X4 https://www.burnhamfamilyfarmmarket.ca Stop at this Cobourg area market for fresh vegetables, fruits and farm stand treats. Say Hi to Anne Burnham and ask her about her stewed rhubarb recipe. Much of the market’s produce is grown on this sixth-generation family farm. You can also pick up preserves, cheeses and other fresh-baked treats. Open from Monday-Sunday, call ahead or visit their website for current hours.
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PORT HOPE
| OLYMPUS BURGER |
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55 Mill St. S., Port Hope Taste one of the “10 Best Burgers in the Nation” as selected by Canadian Living magazine – also featured on the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here. Check out the secret menu with items like the Morpheus with bacon, jalapeños, double peanut butter and lettuce. Or what about the Odysseus? That has saganaki cheese, bacon and blackberry jam. The classics are good too. Check the website for hours and dining options.
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| HAPPENSTANCE COFFEE PUB, BAKERY AND ROASTERY |
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Coffee Pub - 66 Walton St., Port Hope https://www.thisishappenstance.com/ Visit the new Ice Cream Patio to get the scoop — with your favourite waffle cone. Get incredible coffee and specialty beverages including The Bee’s Knees Latte. This signature drink features the Happenstance Latte blended with creamed chocolate honey. But there’s more, like the best breakfast sandwich around. You can also stop by the bakery for fresh baked bread, local produce, fresh roasted coffee and other foodie faves.
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| OSLAND FARM MARKET |
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5029 Toronto Rd., Port Hope https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Farm/Osland-Farm-Market-992337880793775/ This farm market is located close by the family’s century stone farm house. Cindy Osland started a local market to offer veggies from neighbouring farms. The Osland’s naturally-raised meats are delicious, and well worth packing a cooler to bring home. Save room to try some great bakery treats.
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| GARDEN HILL FARMERS MARKET |
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7994 Mill St., Garden Hill http://www.gardenhillfarmersmarket.com/ Garden Hill Farmers Market continues a 40-year tradition of selling fresh produce and local products. It’s also noted for the variety of great food items offered by partnering with several other Ontario producers. Local products round out the farmers market experience with honey, jam, jellies and maple syrup, plus so much more.
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TRENT HILLS - Campbellford/Hastings/Warkworth
| MCGILLICAFEY'S PUB & EATERY |
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13 Bridge St. S., Hastings https://www.facebook.com/McGillicafeys/ McGillicafey’s is a perfect place to sit out on the patio and watch the boats go by on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The food is equally as good as the view. Highlights include the House Smoked Beef Brisket and the saffron-infused cocktails. They are partnered with Ontario’s only saffron farm.
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| CHURCH-KEY BREWING |
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1678 County Rd. 38, Campbellford Have you been to Church lately? That’s a great line from a beer maker located in a church – a former Methodist Church (c.1878). Brewmaster John Graham knows his calling. Church-Key was Northumberland County’s first craft brewery, started in 2000. Their great ales can be ordered online. Try Holy Smoke Scotch Ale and Northumberland Ale.
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| EMPIRE CHEESE |
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1120 County Rd. 8, Campbellford Stop into a place known for its local, trademark cheeses. Take a look through the many display coolers to pick out memorable varieties like caramelized onion or roasted garlic and red pepper. Fresh curd is made 6 days a week. People come from miles just to experience its signature-fresh squeak.
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| CENTRE & MAIN CHOCOLATES |
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50 Centre Ave., Warkworth https://centreandmainchocolate.com/ Experience chocolate that celebrates a local “taste of place.” In short, that means award-winning chocolates that are really innovative and delicious. Centre & Main has partnered with many local businesses to add a twist to great chocolate bars. Think artisanal chocolate. Try Saffron, Strawberry and Rhubarb, or Blueberry Bee Pollen.
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| VILLA CONTI |
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337 Covert Hill Rd., R. R. #1, Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0 This is a destination road trip. This restored farmhouse is located majestically within Northumberland’s rolling countryside with beautiful views among 35 acres of vines. Owners Tommaso and Bambina are happy to share their Italian traditions with you here. Take a small group of friends and savour your afternoon. Call ahead to arrange a table or outdoor picnic.
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FARMERS' MARKETS
If in Northumberland County on a weekend, stop by one of our Farmers’ Markets for fresh, local produce in season. Now is the time to take home local arugula, beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers currants, gooseberries, heirloom veggies and strawberries. Is your basket full yet? Don’t forget to look for fresh baked goods, cheeses, honeys and more.
| CAMPBELLFORD FARMERS' MARKET |
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River St. & Front St., Campbellford, ON Open Saturdays and Wednesdays: 10 am – Noon |
| COBOURG FARMERS' MARKET |
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Waterfront Rotary Park (around the oval), Albert St., Cobourg, ON Open Saturdays: 9 am – Noon |
| CODRINGTON FARMERS' MARKET |
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2992 County Rd. 30, Codrington, ON Open Sundays: 10 am – 1 pm |
| PORT HOPE FARMERS' MARKET |
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56 Queen St., Port Hope, ON Open Saturdays, Port Hope Town Hall: 8 am – 1 pm Open Wednesdays, Home Hardware, Toronto Road: Noon – 5 pm |
These are just a few places to stop and savour the fresh flavours of Northumberland. To find out about more satisfying restaurants, food stops, plus fun, self-guided food tours, go to EAT & DRINK.
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