Where to Eat

Delicious Dining: Local Favourites

Best Outdoor Patios

Waterfront Gastropub's riverside patio with blue umbrellas, seen from across the water

Waterfront Gastropub

Fresh food, live music, waterside patio, 22 ‘On Tap’ options
12 Bell Street
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Diners seated at tables inside The Copper Still, with large windows overlooking the water

The Copper Still

Food, drinks, sports, waterfront, dog-friendly patio!
35 Mill Street
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Black Tartan Kitchen's covered patio with colourful mural art and a wooden pergola

Black Tartan Kitchen

Casual, intimate, fine dining. Multi-course menus celebrating local products and the current season.
132 Bridge Street
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Best Breakfast

Freska Cafe & Eatery's sidewalk patio with green umbrellas on Bridge Street

Freska Cafe & Eatery

Breakfast, brunch and lunch, on-street patio
151 Bridge Street
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Eggs Benedict with home fries and baked beans, a breakfast dish at Mapels

Mapels

Hearty, comforting meals made with genuine care
31 Bridge Street
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Exterior of Thruway Restaurant with its green awnings and parking area

Thruway Restaurant

Family-owned, specializes in Canadian, Italian and Mediterranean food, has outdoor seating
10432 Highway 7
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Best Brews

Stalwart Brewing Co. staff member behind the bar with beer taps and canned brews

Stalwart Brewing Co.

Craft beers, patio, pool table
10 High Street
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Exterior of Braumeister Brewing Company, a Bavarian-style brewery building

Braumeister Brewing Company

Bavarian-inspired craft brewery with a taproom and outdoor patio
19 Moore Street
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Best Sweet Treats

Display case of assorted donuts inside Holey Confections

Holey Confections

140 layer donuts
21 Bridge Street
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Freshly baked sourdough loaves at Blue Spoon Atelier

Blue Spoon Atelier

All natural, daily fresh & delicious bakery, pastry and snacks, fermented food & beverages
5 Allan Street
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A double-scoop ice cream cone from Carp Custom Creamery, held outdoors

Carp Custom Creamery

Ice cream shop, produced daily in small batches using local ingredients
31 Bridge Street
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Best Food Trucks

Smokebox Catering's BBQ food truck with outdoor seating

Smokebox Catering

BBQ street fare
359 Franktown Road

El Patcho's Tacos food trailer with taco-themed signage and outdoor seating

El Patcho’s Tacos

Seasonal taco truck
309 Lake Avenue East

2 Thai Ladies food trailer decorated with Canadian and Thai flags

2 Thai Ladies

Rich and vibrant Thai flavours
315 Townline Road East


Best Casual Dining

St. James Gate's storefront patio with red umbrellas and outdoor seating

St. James Gate

Irish Pub, 2 outdoor patios
111 Bridge Street
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Exterior of Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery with patio seating alongside

Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery

Sports Bar, outdoor patio
20 Bridge Street

Exterior of Zak's Diner with its retro red and yellow signage

Zak’s Diner

Nostalgic diner experience
515 McNeely Avenue
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