Emily's Guidebook
Food scene
Great little joint on the Main Street to have a pint or two! Highly recommend their fish and chips!
47 locals recommend
The Merchant Ale House
98 St Paul StGreat little joint on the Main Street to have a pint or two! Highly recommend their fish and chips!
This is the breakfast you’ve been looking for. The classic Plain Jane has it all. Eggs. Thick slices of bacon. Toast made in house. Great coffee and even better decor!
12 locals recommend
The Diner House 29
431 Welland AveThis is the breakfast you’ve been looking for. The classic Plain Jane has it all. Eggs. Thick slices of bacon. Toast made in house. Great coffee and even better decor!
Butter chicken. Beef Dhansak. Sag Paneer. A cold Cheetah. Enough said. Get it.
Touch Of India Restaurant
126 St Paul StButter chicken. Beef Dhansak. Sag Paneer. A cold Cheetah. Enough said. Get it.
Get a taco. Or ten. Get a beer. Preferably a Model. Eat some Guac. Just do it.
10 locals recommend
Patio Andaluz
5 Lock StGet a taco. Or ten. Get a beer. Preferably a Model. Eat some Guac. Just do it.
Enough cannot be said about this family run restaurant/bakery. The thin crust artisan pizza. The craft beer. Cocktails. Local wine. The pieeeeeee. A peanut butter cookie. Nutella peach galette. It kind of has everything you need. Actually.
47 locals recommend
The Pie Plate
1607 Niagara Stone RdEnough cannot be said about this family run restaurant/bakery. The thin crust artisan pizza. The craft beer. Cocktails. Local wine. The pieeeeeee. A peanut butter cookie. Nutella peach galette. It kind of has everything you need. Actually.
This place is the new hit! Looking for the menu? It's on the ceiling. A St. Catharines based specialty coffee roaster that can be found in the heart of Port Dalhousie. Personally, I love grabbing a Flat White and walking the beach looking for driftwood or beach glass. It's a cute little town :)
8 locals recommend
416 Coffee Co. (Port Dalhousie)
17 Lock StThis place is the new hit! Looking for the menu? It's on the ceiling. A St. Catharines based specialty coffee roaster that can be found in the heart of Port Dalhousie. Personally, I love grabbing a Flat White and walking the beach looking for driftwood or beach glass. It's a cute little town :)
Smoked barley sourdough. Niagara potato sourdough. Croissant aux chocolat. Espresso.
7 locals recommend
de la terre Bakery
3451 King StSmoked barley sourdough. Niagara potato sourdough. Croissant aux chocolat. Espresso.
oddBar.
12 King StLike pizza? Craft beer? Me too.
If you are looking for an upscale and unique dining experience, this is your place. Oysters. Beef tartar. Fried Chicken. Mussels. Plus Steward will whip you up a fabulous cocktail!
32 locals recommend
oddBird.
52 St Paul StIf you are looking for an upscale and unique dining experience, this is your place. Oysters. Beef tartar. Fried Chicken. Mussels. Plus Steward will whip you up a fabulous cocktail!
Very funky Asian inspired restaurant with creative drinks! Be prepared to get outside your comfort zone. Ashleigh can guide you :)
10 locals recommend
Pharmacii
22 King StVery funky Asian inspired restaurant with creative drinks! Be prepared to get outside your comfort zone. Ashleigh can guide you :)
Local Shops
This is by far my favourite potter in the Niagara region. Johann's work is simply divine. Pick up a lovely gift for someone, or for yourself ;)
shed pottery
1139 Pelham RdThis is by far my favourite potter in the Niagara region. Johann's work is simply divine. Pick up a lovely gift for someone, or for yourself ;)
This is one of my absolute favourite shops in town. Garden City Essentials is a natural beauty, wellness and lifestyle boutique. Jolene has created a beautiful line of holistic skincare plus carries many natural and eco-friendly alternatives for living your best life. I love their bulk and refillable products!
Garden City Essentials
35 James StThis is one of my absolute favourite shops in town. Garden City Essentials is a natural beauty, wellness and lifestyle boutique. Jolene has created a beautiful line of holistic skincare plus carries many natural and eco-friendly alternatives for living your best life. I love their bulk and refillable products!
Hiking
Looking for an easy little hike? Morningstar Mill is a picturesque heritage site located at Decew Falls. The site backs onto the Bruce Trail, and is a popular picnic and photo location for many residents and visitors.
16 locals recommend
Morningstar Mill
2714 Decew RdLooking for an easy little hike? Morningstar Mill is a picturesque heritage site located at Decew Falls. The site backs onto the Bruce Trail, and is a popular picnic and photo location for many residents and visitors.
This one calls for a bit of a drive but it is worth it! Offering a nice little loop in the forest with easy walking trails and gorgeous views, it is one of my favourites. If you are feeling adventurous go down the escarpment stairs to a beautiful waterfall. You could also stop in for a treat and coffee or even lunch at Station 21 after!
19 locals recommend
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
28 Quarry RdThis one calls for a bit of a drive but it is worth it! Offering a nice little loop in the forest with easy walking trails and gorgeous views, it is one of my favourites. If you are feeling adventurous go down the escarpment stairs to a beautiful waterfall. You could also stop in for a treat and coffee or even lunch at Station 21 after!
Wine & Beer Trail
"Where passion, hard work, and Big Heads unite." If you are looking for quality wine, look no further. This is it.
22 locals recommend
Big Head Wines
823 Hunter Rd"Where passion, hard work, and Big Heads unite." If you are looking for quality wine, look no further. This is it.
Niagara truly does have alllll the wine. So of course I have a few favourites. Ravine being at the top on my list! A family owned farm of over 150 years, this estate winery is a must stop for me. Not only is the wine incredible, their "Lowrey Bros" products from Honey Bourbon Peaches to Pear Cider make for the perfect gift, or even better, a fancy picnic on the parkway.
114 locals recommend
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
1366 York RdNiagara truly does have alllll the wine. So of course I have a few favourites. Ravine being at the top on my list! A family owned farm of over 150 years, this estate winery is a must stop for me. Not only is the wine incredible, their "Lowrey Bros" products from Honey Bourbon Peaches to Pear Cider make for the perfect gift, or even better, a fancy picnic on the parkway.
Oast is incredible! The beer. The views. The foooooodddd. Live music on Fridays and an unbeatable two levelled patio in the summer! Brushfire Smoke BBQ’d food hit CBC in 2019. You won't find brisket like that anywhere close to John's 14-hour slow smoked and coffee rubbed brisket. Treat yourself. Plus the drive there is gorgeous and you are only a stones throw away from NOTL. See you there!
77 locals recommend
Niagara Oast House Brewers - Craft Brewery in Niagara On The Lake
2017 Niagara Stone RdOast is incredible! The beer. The views. The foooooodddd. Live music on Fridays and an unbeatable two levelled patio in the summer! Brushfire Smoke BBQ’d food hit CBC in 2019. You won't find brisket like that anywhere close to John's 14-hour slow smoked and coffee rubbed brisket. Treat yourself. Plus the drive there is gorgeous and you are only a stones throw away from NOTL. See you there!
Sitting on 8 acres of beautiful land, including their own hop field, this brewery is a great place to relax, learn and experience the craft of brewing beer! They make some tasty brews and I highly recommend their nachos!
64 locals recommend
Bench Brewing Company
3991 King StSitting on 8 acres of beautiful land, including their own hop field, this brewery is a great place to relax, learn and experience the craft of brewing beer! They make some tasty brews and I highly recommend their nachos!
This is one of my top 5 favourite wineries. Their rose is fabulous and if you go, you must get a skor butter tart!
57 locals recommend
13th Street Winery
1776 Fourth AveThis is one of my top 5 favourite wineries. Their rose is fabulous and if you go, you must get a skor butter tart!
Best patio in town. Best craft beer selection in town. Slushies. Tacos.
11 locals recommend
Trust Beer Bar
3 Garden ParkBest patio in town. Best craft beer selection in town. Slushies. Tacos.
Sweets & Treats
Honestly, for a long time I never really liked ice cream. But when all of a sudden it became my favourite way to consume sugar, Hometown became unbeatable. Carrot Cake is my absolute fav. Love how they do seasonal scoops also!
Hometown Ice Cream
100 Fourth AvenueHonestly, for a long time I never really liked ice cream. But when all of a sudden it became my favourite way to consume sugar, Hometown became unbeatable. Carrot Cake is my absolute fav. Love how they do seasonal scoops also!
You can’t leave town without getting a donut. A beechwood donut. If there is a little bit of a line it is because they are are THAT good. Vegan too :) My personal favourite is the Cronut. Oh and lemon poppyseed of course!
40 locals recommend
Beechwood Doughnuts
165 St Paul StYou can’t leave town without getting a donut. A beechwood donut. If there is a little bit of a line it is because they are are THAT good. Vegan too :) My personal favourite is the Cronut. Oh and lemon poppyseed of course!
This is a hidden gem. A hidden gem with the best peanut butter square or lime tart! Here you will find organic baked goods, healthy lunches and some cute giftware. Be sure to check out the antique store beside as well!
7 locals recommend
Nature's Corner Bakery & Café
302 Canboro RdThis is a hidden gem. A hidden gem with the best peanut butter square or lime tart! Here you will find organic baked goods, healthy lunches and some cute giftware. Be sure to check out the antique store beside as well!
This place is something special. From unique buckwheat pastries to the the best coffee around, I highly recommend a stop here and enjoy their cute patio! (Same owners as Pearl Morisette Winery)
RPM Bakehouse
3839 Main StreetThis place is something special. From unique buckwheat pastries to the the best coffee around, I highly recommend a stop here and enjoy their cute patio! (Same owners as Pearl Morisette Winery)