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Taste
ELGIN HARVEST
SIP AND SAVOUR YOUR WAY THROUGH LOCALLY-INSPIRED FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANTS, WINERIES AND BREWERIES TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST ELGIN COUNTY HAS TO OFFER.
BARNACLES BEERHOUSE AND EATERY
A locally owned pub and eatery open all year round. A great spot to enjoy locally caught perch & pickerel along with a diverse menu.
BRODERICK’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR
A world famous and favourite destination in Port Stanley since 1984! We offer a total ice cream experience in a unique 50s style store design.
CORNER VIEW CAFÉ
Famous for our house made burgers, perch dinners, and weekly specials. Offering locally sourced foods by the lake Spring to Fall. It’s fresh food with a view!
ELGIN HARVEST
400 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas N5R 1A4 226-577-2660 elginharvest.ca pizza@elginharvest.ca
Artisan wood-fired pizzeria featuring locally sourced & seasonally topped pizzas.
FIXINS ICE CREAM & FOOD EMPORIUM
5048 Imperial Road, Copenhagen N5H 2R2 Facebook: FixinsIceCream
This hidden gem offers delicious locally made ice cream with all the fixins as well as scrumptious hot and cold fare for sit down or takeaway.
GRANDMA’S OVEN BAKERY AND CAKES INC.
Grandma’s Oven has been around for over a decade, specializing in wedding cakes, custom birthday/event cakes, custom sugar cookies, and homemade Mennonite baking.
GTS ON THE BEACH
350 Edith Cavell Blvd, Port Stanley N5L 1E2 519-782-4555 gtsonthebeach.com management@gtsportstanley.ca
Southwestern Ontario’s largest waterfront patio. Featuring icy cold margaritas, Lake Erie perch, kids menu and dessert nachos! Open MaySeptember. Reservations recommended.
HARBOUR CHEESECAKE
204 Main St, Unit B12, Port Stanley N5L 1C4 226-378-1984 harbourcheesecake.ca harbourcheesecake@gmail.com
Harbour Cheesecake - Indulge your tastebuds with chocolate dipped cheesecake complimented with decadent toppings.
JOHNNY’S RESTAURANT
39 Talbot St, Aylmer N5H 1H3 519-765-1724 johnnysaylmer.com helen@johnnysaylmer.com
The little place with the great big taste. Provides family friendly and fast service. Well known for the best breakfast around! Newly renovated, more seating.
LICKS ICE CREAM & MILKSHAKE BAR
204 Carlow Rd, Port Stanley N5L 1C5 519-782-7977 licksicecream.ca licksicecream782@gmail.com
A fun little ice cream store that offers 50 different flavours of ice cream, milkshakes and sundaes with desserts on top.
MACKIES
Family owned and operated on the beach in Port Stanley since 1911. Famous for our fresh cut fries, homemade sauce and orangeade. Celebrating 111 years in Port Stanley!
MENNOMEX
49919 Talbot Ln, Aylmer N5H 2R1 519-773-2002 mennomex.com info@mennomex.com
Authentic Mexican foods and products, specially imported for you. Experience the real Mexican flavour in your own home.
NEW SARUM DINER
RR#3, 46230 New Sarum Ln, St. Thomas N5P 3S7 519-773-3101 newsarum.com jim@newsarum.com
Casual family dining in a relaxing country atmosphere. Local memorabilia. Established in 1943. Banquet facilities. AGCO, full menu. Open 7 days a week 8 am - 9 pm.
PALMERS MAPLE SYRUP
34308 Lake Line, Port Stanley N5L 1J1 519-769-0007 palmersmaplesyrup.com blpalmer@xplornet.com
Proudly family owned and operated. Celebrating 66 years of Premium Ontario Maple Syrup Production. Visit us in March for our annual maple syrup shanty events and breakfasts.
PAPA JOE’S PIZZERIA/ PJ’S EPIC EATS
115 William St, Port Stanley 226-678-Papa (7272) papajoespizzeria.ca pjsepiceats.com spartavillagemarket@gmail.com
Always the freshest, quality ingredients in our pizza, deli, fish and chips, burgers and poutines. Homemade, flavourful food.
PEPPER TREE SPICE CO.
Over 300 fine spices, seasonings and artisan blends made daily on-site. All organic, natural, gluten and dairy free. Huge selection of specialty gourmet foods, fine cookware and cooking classes. Open 7 days a week year round.
PINECROFT POTTERY
8122 Rogers Rd S, Aylmer N5H 2R4 519-773-3435 pinecroft.ca pinecroft@amtelecom.net
Enjoy lunch under the towering pines on the patio or in the dining room. Also check out the gift shop for handmade pottery and unique gift items.
RODGERS MAPLE SYRUP
Located 3 km west of Port Stanley. Produces high quality maple syrup, fudge, and maple butter. Open year round.
RUBY’S COOKHOUSE
Where family and friends come together to share good times and great food.
SHAW’S ICE CREAM
RR #4, 6598 Sunset Rd, St. Thomas N5P 3S8 519- 631-2510 shawsicecream.com info@shawsicecream.com
We take time in sourcing the purest flavourings, fruits, and dairy ingredients to bring to you what we consider the world’s best ice cream!
SHORS PUB & EATERY
3360 Imperial Road, Port Bruce N5H 2R2 519-933-4422 shors.ca admin@shors.ca
Port Bruce’s newest restaurant across from the beach. Fresh full menu and weekly specials. Dine-in, takeout or enjoy the sunset from our fully licensed patio.
SIMPLY SCOOPS
38 Robinson St, Port Burwell N0J 1T0 519-874-1390 icecream@simplyscoops.com
Simply Scoops is a family friendly ice cream shoppe & eatery located in the heart of Port Burwell. Enjoy 48 flavours of ice cream, a wide variety of specialty ice cream treats, a tasty burger or delicious fresh cut fries, all sourced locally.
SOLO ON MAIN
187 Main Street, Port Stanley N5L 1H6 226-658-0999 soloportstanley.com soloportstanley@gmail.com
The cuisine that Chef Lauren vanDixhoorn and her team prepares is creative, fresh, and visually beautiful, with flavours that amaze!
SPARTA HOUSE TEAROOM
46342 Sparta Line, Sparta N0L 2H0 519-775-2313 spartahouse.com spartahousetearoom@rogers.com
Historic, haunted, very unique experience. Traditional English food, High Teas, and the largest collection of tea pots in Elgin County. Family run business in the quaint historic village of Sparta.
TALL TALES CAFÉ
Family run restaurant since 1982. Fresh homemade pies. Daily specials. Tall Tales offers dry cleaning, variety store, and self serve gas station. Open 7 days a week.
THAT BREAKFAST PLACE
A homestyle restaurant that is locally owned, with fresh food, breakfast all day with an amazing view of the harbour. Where the locals gather!
THE ART & SOUL CAFÉ
A small café offering a casual dining experience with local art, from-scratch baked goods, and in-house made savoury meals.
THE EDIBLE JOURNEY
A unique space offering vibrant healthy takeout food and patio seating with vegan and allergy friendly options, along with a line of organic skincare.
THE IN HOME CHEF
Catering, a pantry/grocery store, cooking classes, and pop-up restaurant ‘Shirley’s’
THE WILD GOAT CAFÉ AND METAL ART STUDIO
22360 Pioneer Line, Rodney N0L2C0 519-785-3033 wildgoatfarm.com info@wildgoatfarm.com
We are a cafe & metal art retail store. Specializing in homemade food, coffee, chocolate & custom metal work.
THE WINDJAMMER INN
Beautifully restored heritage house is home to award winning restaurant and cozy Bed & Breakfast. Luxury jacuzzi suites in carriage house. Serving Modern Farmhouse Cuisine.
TWO FORKS
Classy casual dining with small plate fare and hand-crafted cocktails, local ingredients and local beer.
WALKER DAIRY BAR
564 St. E, Aylmer N5H 2W1 519-765-1230 walkerfarms.ca dayna@walkerfarms.ca
Walker Dairy Bar is your onestop-shop for locally made A2 Walker Farms Milk, ice cream, shakes, coffee, baked goods, and essential groceries from local suppliers.
Brewery
NATTERJACK BREWING COMPANY LTD.
25292 Talbot Line, West Lorne N0L 2P0 519-495-4960 natterjackbrewing.ca dsoos@natterjackbrewing.ca
Family owned & operated Micro Brewery along the North Shores of Lake Erie in West Elgin, Ontario.
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