Explore the Culinary Capital of Cottage Country
Orillia & Lake Country is home to a world of adventure for the touring foodie! As the harvest season wraps up and the cooler air rolls into the region, we crave the hearty flavours of fall cooking. This makes it a perfect time to explore Orillia & Lake Country’s bountiful culinary scene. Inspired by international flavours and investing in local community, the region’s chefs and food purveyors invite visitors to explore their menus with delicious delights!
Featuring 1000KM Eats and FeastON certified restaurants, farm-to-table partnerships, and robust seasonal agriculture, Orillia & Lake Country has become a culinary destination, highlighting seasonal flavours and local ingredients.
DINE
Along with signature main stays, many local restaurants opt for a seasonal approach to their menus. To encourage the freshest ingredients from local producers, it is always exciting to revisit your favourite restaurants for their seasonal menus. Take a romantic night out at a fine dining establishment like The Ktchn in Oro-Medonte, Lighthouse 45 at Rawley Resort in Severn, The Common Stove in Orillia, or St. Germain’s at Casino Rama Resort in Rama First Nation. For more casual fare but with new fall flavours on the menu check out spots like Eclectic Café, Picnic Tapas & Wine Bar, or the Grape & Olive Bistro.
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SIP
Orillia & Lake Country’s craft beverage scene continues to grow! This summer the region welcomed a new cidery, Woodfolk Cider in Oro-Medonte. This orchard-to-glass destination features high quality dry ciders made from a wide variety of apples for unique flavours. Just up the road, Quayle’s Brewery continues to be a hot spot for delicious brews and fall fun for the whole family. In Orillia, Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. is the go-to spot for a drink and live entertainment every week! For wine lovers, enjoy an intimate evening at Provenance Wine Bar, nestled in the heart of Downtown Orillia.
If a cozy fall day at a café is more your speed, Orillia & Lake Country is home to an eclectic array of atmospheric coffee shops and tea houses. From Cabin Trading Post in Port Severn, Em’s Café in Coldwater, Mark IV Brothers, Lone Wolf Café, Apple Annies Café or Mariposa Market in Orillia – each café has a distinct personality with artisanal drinks. Try a traditional high tea at the Lovely Teahouse in Oro-Medonte for a boutique European experience.
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TASTE
Whether you’re picking up a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, Orillia & Lake Country’s producers make delectable treats to remember. Keep an eye out for roadside farmstands while out on fall drives and check out local farmers’ markets for weekly specials! Pick up a freshly baked treat at Canoe Fresh Foods Bakery in Severn, Coco’s Cookies, Wilkie’s Bakery or the new Poppies Bagel Company in Orillia. Cheese enthusiasts can find the best selection in artisanal cheese at The Rind & Truckle. For your sweet tooth discover Susie Q Fudge & Gifts and DWN Craft Chocolatier in Downtown Orillia, Chelsea Chocolates in Oro-Medonte, or Copperpot Nuts in Coldwater.
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These are just a few of the many spots to indulge in seasonal flavours in Orillia & Lake Country. Go on a food tour of the senses this fall! Plan your culinary adventure at orillialakecountry.ca/eat