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Eat and drink in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

An authentic taste of Peterborough & the Kawarthas awaits

Farm-fresh food, passionate producers, and welcoming hospitality – this is the recipe for our region’s vibrant local eat and drink scene.

This season’s feature: cozying up to delicious eats in downtown restaurants or lakeside dining establishments.

Moules frites: A fan favourite at St. Veronus Taproom.

Brews, Bites and Barns

The new wave in local cuisine is not new in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.

For hundreds of years, the fruits of our centuries-old farmlands and passionate people have been, and continue to be the most important ingredient in our local food scene. Blend that with the area’s long, storied history of brewing connected to Canada’s Treasured Waterway with today’s growing number craft beverage makers and you have the perfect pairing for a mouthwatering experience.

Great Spots for Plant-Based Eats

Variety is the spice of life in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

La Mesita Restaurante & Catering
There is a rectangle black plate diagonally through the photo. On the plate there are three different types of tacos, beef, pork, and chicken. All have cilantro, onion, and are on a white tortilla. On the top right hand side of the photo there is a salsa in a serving cup and on the botton left corner there is a green sauce.

La Mesita Restaurante & Catering

Food that is cooked fresh daily, from scratch, with my Mom’s recipes as well as my own. Using as much local meat and produce as possible with Mexican seasoning and fresh salsas that may surprise you. I believe that spice and heat should be used to compliment a dish, not overwhelm it.

247 George St. N
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3H1

Treat your Sweet Tooth!

Stop for a Sip: Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries

Haven Brewing Company
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Haven Brewing Company

We brew traditional European beers in the traditional European way with bottle conditioning and all. These recipes are based on styles that have existed for hundreds of years. And there’s a reason they have stuck around so long. They’re good! With these beers, you get what you expect.

687 Rye St., Unit 6
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X1

Insider Tim Johnson Shares Places to find an Authentic Taste of Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Black Honey: Barn, bakery, café and secret garden, right downtown
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Black Honey: Barn, bakery, café and secret garden, right downtown

Black Honey 217 Hunter St. West There’s a lot of life sprouting in the heart of the Hunter Street Café District. Right in the middle of downtown Peterborough, you’ll find…

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Pastry Peddler: Sweet and savoury freshness, on two wheels
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Pastry Peddler: Sweet and savoury freshness, on two wheels

Pastry Peddler 17 King St., Millbrook Sitting next to the four corners in charming village of Millbrook, it’s an easy drive to find this café, housed in a graceful historic…

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Publican House: Legendary beer and super-local cuisine
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Publican House: Legendary beer and super-local cuisine

The Publican House 294 Charlotte St. Mention Publican House to most locals, and they’ll think of one thing—beer. Long a legendary pub location, the place now makes some of the…

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Rolling Grape: Big hills and robust flavours, on the family farm
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Rolling Grape: Big hills and robust flavours, on the family farm

“We always talk about farm to table,” says Jon Drew. “But there’s not many farms where you can actually sit at the table.” But that’s the routine at Rolling Grape…

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Insider Tim Johnson shares some great places to find International Food & Drink

Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine: Dining around the world in Peterborough and the Kawarthas
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Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine: Dining around the world in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

227 Hunter St. West, Peterborough It’s a place packed with flavour. Located in the extreme southern reaches of the Caribbean, just off the coast of South America, Trinidad is green…

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Jasmine Thai: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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Jasmine Thai: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

195 Simcoe St., Peterborough https://www.jasminethai.ca/ The beating heart of any Thai town or city, night markets are the place where people gather—and feast. Under bright lights on poles and strung…

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La Hacienda: Dining around the world in Peterborough and the Kawarthas
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La Hacienda: Dining around the world in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

190 Hunter St. West, Peterborough https://www.lahaciendaptbo.com/     Sandra Acriniega never intended to move to Canada, or open a Mexican food restaurant—but that’s exactly what happened. Growing up in Guadalajara, capital…

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Persian Empire: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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Persian Empire: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

636 Queensway Ct., Peterborough https://www.persianempire1.com/ Set in a nondescript, low-slung building in a semi-industrial area, just a couple blocks off the hustle and bustle of Lansdowne Street’s commercial strip, sits…

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Shafiq’s Taste of India: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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Shafiq’s Taste of India: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

301 George St. South, Peterborough https://shafiqstasteofindia.com/ It’s long been a staple on the steaming streets of Mumbai and Delhi and Dhaka, where a steady and seemingly unending flow of traffic…

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St. Veronus Cafe and Tap Room: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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St. Veronus Cafe and Tap Room: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

129 Hunter St. West, Peterborough https://www.stveronus.com/ They’re an institution across Belgium—and in particular, the city of Antwerp. Flemish to the core, “brown cafes” (sometimes known as “brown bars”) are a…

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The Favourite Greek: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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The Favourite Greek: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

360 George St. North, Peterborough http://www.favouritegreek.com/ Chios is everything you imagine when you picture the Greek Islands. Located in the North Aegean Sea, the colours are profound, the bright blue…

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Locally Focused

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
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Now Outside!

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We are a verified Farmers’ Market. Local food you can trust. Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it.

215 Charlotte St
Quaker Foods City Square
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 0A2
The Grape and Wedge
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Gotta Try This!

The Grape and Wedge

A unique spot in Apsley featuring artisanal cheeses, charcuterie items, baked goods, gourmet groceries and locally crafted gifts and local artisan work. A large variety, dried, frozen and fresh items including; gluten-free, vegan and dairy free products.

168 Burleigh St.
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0
Rare Culinary Arts Studio
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Rare Culinary Arts Studio

Rare Culinary Arts Studio is where Chefs showcase their arts to customers. We want to create a space for people to come and enjoy the arts of the food with friends and family. Most of our ingredients are local and seasonal. Our menu will be diversified with different cuisines. We care about customer’s experience and we promise to give a fine dining experience at reasonable price.

166 Brock Street
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H2P4

Local Farmers’ Markets

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
Sign that says Kale surrounded by fresh Kale
Now Outside!

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We are a verified Farmers’ Market. Local food you can trust. Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it.

215 Charlotte St
Quaker Foods City Square
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 0A2