The Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour
With over 50 stops on the Tour, there’s dozens of different places to visit and as many versions to sample.
The Great Taste of Ontario
Presented by the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, these digital passports and stories to help you fall in love with the food and drink of Ontario again, and again.
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
At Amandala’s restaurant, we offer a quaint and cozy atmosphere unlike any other in Peterborough. From the exposed brick to the warm fires and friendly staff, we will make your night feel truly special.
375 Water StPeterborough, Ontario
K9H 3L7
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3C7
Simply different. Authentic Spanish and Mediterranean gastronomy. Always fresh & homemade on the moment just for you.
373 Queen St.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3J7
Variety is the spice of life in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
The best smash burgers, killer shakes, and spicy bites are waiting for you at The Dirty Burger Company. Come join us—where every bite is a flavor-packed high five!
211 Hunter St. W.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H2L1
We are specialized in making Phở. Phở or Pho is one of the most famous Vietnamese street food in Vietnam, it is served in a bowl with flat rice noodles in the clear beef broth, and with thin slice of rare beef, beef brisket, beef ball, Chicken or beef tripe.
524 Lansdowne St. WUnit 3
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 2A2
Hiawatha, Ontario
K9J 0E6
The Lakefield Bakery is located in the heart of Lakefield, next to the docks, and downtown shopping. We take pride in making all our pastry by hand, and baking goods from scratch.
127 Queen StreetLakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
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. NPeterborough, Ontario
K9J 3H1
Mainstreet Bar & Grill has a large patio overlooking Buckhorn Lake, right next to the historic Trent-Severn Waterway.
1939 Lakehurst RdBuckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0
K9J 7T8
Peterborough’s largest dedicated live music venue with 24 draft taps.
189 Hunter St. W.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2L1
Simply different. Authentic Spanish and Mediterranean gastronomy. Always fresh & homemade on the moment just for you.
373 Queen St.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3J7
A family run diner serving quality meals. Slow cooked, locally sourced, real food.
403 South Beach RdYoung's Point, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0
Treat your Sweet Tooth!
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3R3
Our butter tarts are handcrafted bursts of sweet and savoury – lovingly baked for those who enjoy both flakey crusts and creamy fillings.
187 County Rd. 28Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0
Specializing in made from scratch baked goods and comfort foods.
17 Indacom DrDouro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Revelstoke Café is Peterborough’s favourtie plant-based fine fare and bake shop serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
641 George St. N.,Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3S7
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Stop for a Sip: Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries
100 Acre Brewing Company is excited to share our beer, home and green space with those who enjoy nature and appreciate that quality is never rushed.
390 Ashburnham DrivePeterborough, Ontario
K9J6X7
Retail store open daily 12-5 and Friday 12-8. Patio now open Friday 4-8, Saturday 12-5.
649 The Parkway, Unit 4Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7K2
Our winery is located on our family farm and in the middle of our vineyard for you to enjoy our wines and our vines.
260 County Rd. 2Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0
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 6Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X1
Publican House welcomes you to join us in the heart of the Kawarthas where we’ve mastered the craft of brewing with the art of flavour.
300 Charlotte St.Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 2V5
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7V6
A picturesque family-owned winery located in Buckhorn, Ontario.
2452 County Rd. 36Buckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0
A small, craft brewery on the shores of the beautiful Belmont Lake.
54 FR 17Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Insider Tim Johnson Shares Places to find an Authentic Taste of Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Fine dining cuisine in a relaxed environment in a small, tucked-away restaurant in the heart of downtown.
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
The beauty of Burleigh Falls is the kind that sneaks up on you.
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
“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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
Insider Tim Johnson shares some great places to find International Food & Drink
You learn a lot, cooking for an international crew in the galley of a cargo ship, riding high on the seven seas for fourteen years—that’s where Mariano Salalila gained his…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
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…
By Insider Tim Johnson
Locally Focused
The best smash burgers, killer shakes, and spicy bites are waiting for you at The Dirty Burger Company. Come join us—where every bite is a flavor-packed high five!
211 Hunter St. W.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H2L1
Lakefield , Ontario
K0L 2H0
100 Acre Brewing Company is excited to share our beer, home and green space with those who enjoy nature and appreciate that quality is never rushed.
390 Ashburnham DrivePeterborough, Ontario
K9J6X7
Inn Cuisine offers gourmet to go! Using locally sourced ingredients and our farm fresh partners we carefully hand craft our favorites so you can make everyday meals gourmet.
55 Queen StreetLakefield, Ontario
K0L 0A0
Harley Farms Butcher Shop is located in the heart of East City, you can find fresh cuts of Harley Farms high welfare meat.
95 Hunter St. E.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 1G4
Unit 1
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 4L9
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
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 StQuaker Foods City Square
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 0A2
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
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
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 StreetPeterborough, Ontario
K9H2P4
Red Mill Maple Syrup was founded on decades of maple syrup production experience.
1232 Deyell LineMillbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0
We are specialized in making Phở. Phở or Pho is one of the most famous Vietnamese street food in Vietnam, it is served in a bowl with flat rice noodles in the clear beef broth, and with thin slice of rare beef, beef brisket, beef ball, Chicken or beef tripe.
524 Lansdowne St. WUnit 3
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 2A2
Home of their famous delicious buttertarts but also specialize in apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, pies and more!
1135 Lansdowne St W.Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7M2
Indian River, Ontario
K0L 2B0
Local Farmers’ Markets
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
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 StQuaker Foods City Square
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 0A2
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Otonabee, Ontario
K9J 6X7
A family run goat farm located producing hand-crafted artisan chevré cheese & other dairy products.
1616 Villiers LineKeene, Ontario
K0L 2G0
This local market takes place on Saturday mornings from Victoria Day to Labour Day.
137 Burleigh St.Apsley, Ontario
Lakefield, Ontario
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0
