Taste

Restaurants, tea rooms, and cafes dot the Elgin County countryside and line the main streets of its quaint towns and villages serving everything from hearty country fares to fine dining options.

Restaurants | Wineries | Brewery

Barnacles Beerhouse and Eatery

170 William St Port Stanley N5L 1E4 403-604-5718 patriciasaks@hotmail.com A locally owned pub and eatery open all year round. A great spot to enjoy locally caught perch & pickerel along with a diverse menu.

Beach Patties

34 Robinson St Port Burwell N0J 1T0 519-550-6206 www.beachpatties.com beachpatties@gmail.com A homestyle, authentic, fusion of tastes from all over the Caribbean. Serving foods that are vegan, gluten free, plant-based oils, roti, rice, curried-stewed-and-jerked meats.

Corner View Café

3159 Colin St Port Bruce N5H 2R2 519-773-5556 cornerviewcafe@eastlink.ca 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!

Broderick’s Ice Cream Parlour

290 Bridge St Port Stanley N5L 1C3 519-782-4492 http://brodericksicecreamparlour.com brodericksicecream@gmail.com A world famous and favourite destination in Port Stanley since 1984! We offer a total ice cream experience in a unique 50’s style store design.

Fire Hall Market

218 Joseph St Port Stanley N5L 1C4 519-521-8438 firehallmarket.ca angela.homewood@hotmail.com Offers local artisan products, including fresh fish, meats, produce, cheeses, eggs, preserves, as well as handcrafted food & art.

Fixins Ice Cream & Food Emporium

5048 Imperial Rd 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.

157 John St. N. Aylmer N5H 2B1 519-765-2711 grandmasoven.ca abe@grandmasoven.ca 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 www.gtsportstanley.ca management@gtsportstanley.ca Southwestern Ontario’s largest beach patio! We boast 8 beach volleyball courts, full menu, weekday food specials and live entertainment on weekends. Open May-Sept.

Harbour Cheesecake

204 Main St, Unit B12 Port Stanley N5L 1C4 226-378-1984 harbourcheesecake@gmail.com Indulge your tastebuds with chocolate dipped cheesecake complimented with decadent toppings.

Johnny’s Restaurant

39 Talbot St Aylmer N5H 1H3 519-765-1724 www.johnnysaylmer.com helen@johnnysaylmer.com The little place with the great big taste. Provides family friendly & fast service. Well known for the best breakfast around! Newly renovated, more seating.

Kettle Creek Inn

216 Joseph St Port Stanley N5L 1C4 519-782-3388 www.kettlecreekinn.com information@kettlecreekinn.com Historical 1849 inn with 10 guest rooms and 5 luxury suites (whirlpools & gas fireplaces). Great pub food plus fine dining. Gazebo and patio dining!

Licks Ice Cream & Milkshake Bar

204 Carlow Rd Port Stanley N5L 1C5 519-782-7977 www.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

124 William St Port Stanley N5L 1E1 519-782-4390 mackies1911@rogers.com 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 www.mennomex.com info@mennomex.com Authentic Mexican foods and products, specially imported for you. Experience the real Mexican flavour in your own home.

Natterjack Brewing Company Ltd.

25292 Talbot Ln West Lorne N0L 2P0 519-495-4960 www.natterjackbrewing.ca dsoos@natterjackbrewing.ca Family owned & operated Micro Brewery along the North Shores of Lake Erie in West Elgin, Ontario.

Out To Lunch Café

224 Graham Rd West Lorne N0L 2P0 519-619-5443 Offering high quality coffee, sandwiches, soups, wraps, chili, pizza, wings, panzerotti’s and so much more!Friendly atmosphere with an outdoor patio.

Papa Joe’s Pizzeria/ PJ’s Epic Eats

174 Main St and 115 William St Port Stanley 226-678-Papa (7272) papajoespizzeria.ca pjsepiceats.com Always the freshest, quality ingredients in our pizza, deli, fish and chips, burgers and poutines. Homemade, flavourful food. 8am-9pm.

New Sarum Diner

RR#3, 46230 New Sarum Ln St. Thomas N5P 3S7 519-773-3101 www.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 8am-9pm.

Palmers Maple Syrup

34308 Lake Ln Port Stanley N5L 1J1 519-769-0007 www.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.

Pepper Tree Spice Co.

223 Colborne St Port Stanley N5L 1C2 519-782-7800 http://peppertreespice.com deb@peppertreespice.com 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.

Ruby’s Cookhouse, Aylmer

Pinecroft

8122 Rogers Rd S Aylmer N5H 2R4 519-773-3435 www.pinecroft.ca pinecroft@amtelecom.net Shop for quality Canadian Stoneware Pottery made onsite since 1948 and unique gift items including home decor. Enjoy the view from our windowed dining room in the woods while you dine on soups, salads, crepes, desserts and entrees featuring our own homemade bread and rolls.

Quai du Vin Estate Winery

45811 Fruit Ridge Ln St. Thomas N5P 3S9 519-775-2216 www.QuaiduVin.com info@QuaiduVin.com Nestled amongst the vineyards in the picturesque rolling hills of Central Elgin, 3 km north of Sparta, there you will sample fine wines and experience spectacular events.

Rodgers Maple Syrup

36500 Lake Ln Port Stanley N5L1J1 519-782-4662 rodgersmaplesyrup@gmail.com Located 3 km west of Port Stanley. Produces high quality maple syrup, fudge, and maple butter. Open year round.

Ruby’s Cookhouse

583 John St Aylmer N5H 2B6 519-773-8786 www.rubyscookhouse.com rubyscookhouse@amtelecom.net Where family and friends come together to share good times and great food.

Rush Creek Wines

48995 Jamestown Ln Aylmer N5H 2R2 519-773-5432 www.rushcreekwines.com info@rushcreekwines.com A unique “International Award Winning” winery under new management featuring 23 different fruit wine varieties. Complimentary tastings, tours and expanded retail store with unique collectibles

Shors Pub & Eatery

3360 Imperial Rd Port Bruce N5H 2R2 519-933-4422 www.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.

Shaw’s Ice Cream

RR #4, 6598 Sunset Rd St. Thomas N5P 3S8 519- 631-2510 www.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!

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 www.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 Ln Sparta N0L 2H0 519-775-2313 www.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.

Take A Bite Social Eatery

22354 Talbot Ln New Glasgow N0L 2C0 www.take-a-bite.ca ashfordjeffery@gmail.com Traditional Lebanese cuisine. Smoked BBQ. We offer quality food and service. We are a licensed restaurant, serving local craft beers and wines. Propane exchange.

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Tall Tales Café

29634 Talbot Ln Wallacetown N0L 2M0 519-762-2605 johnmairleitner@gmail.com 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.

Windjammer Inn, Port Stanley

That Breakfast Place

305 Bridge Street Port Stanley N5L 1C2 519-782-4784 info@thatbreakfastplace.com 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

291 Bridge Street Port Stanley N5L 1C2 519-782-9987 https://artandsoulcafe.net/ artandsoulcafe.portstanley@gmail.com A small café offering a casual dining experience with local art, from-scratch baked goods, and in-house made savoury meals.

The In Home Chef

26779 Talbot Ln Wallacetown N0L 2M0 519-200-6332 www.theinhomechef.com theinhomechef@gmail.com Catering, a pantry/grocery store, cooking classes, and pop-up restaurant ‘Shirley’s’

The Edible Journey

205 Main St Port Stanley N5L 1C4 519-614-3266 www.theincrediblediblejourney.ca ellensediblejourney@gmail.com A unique space offering vibrant healthy take-out food and patio seating with vegan and allergy friendly options, along with a line of organic skincare.

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New and expanded TOY AND COLLECTIBLES SHOP

519-773-5432 www.rushcreekwines.com

Two Forks

295 Bridge St Port Stanley N5L 1J5 226-658-4887 twoforks295@gmail.com 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 www.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.

Wayside Dining & Bar

10680 Sunset Dr Talbotville N0L 2K0 519- 633-0360 www.waysidedining.com contactus@waysidedining.ca At Wayside Dining & Bar - Talbotville you’ll experience delicious Indian and Canadian cuisine. Try our mouth-watering dishes, carefully prepared with fresh ingredients!

Sparta House Tearoom, Sparta

Tall Tales Café, Wallacetown

A short drive from Port Stanley, Port Burwell & Port Bruce

Discover our delicious locally made ice cream, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, signature ice cream tarts, and our famous Sundaes. Hungry? We also offer scrumptious fresh made subs and hot grilled panini wraps. Enjoy our outdoor picnic table seating or take it to go. Free puppy cups when you bring your pooch!

5048 Imperial Rd Copenhagen, ON