Nice little spot in Elora. Fresh meat and produce, Local canned items. They have a little bit of…read moreeverything. The staff has been really friendly and helpful every time I've been in there

BEST BBQ RIBS IN THE COUNTY! ...BEST JERK CHICKEN SINCE I LEFT TORONTO…read more...AND they're made on-site with local meat (no hormones or other crap) & with a delicious smokey BBQ sauce also from Elora, also with no nasty chemicals. Meat falls off the bones, so tender. They don't make them every day so best to call ahead and pre-order so you're not disappointed. They sell the sauce there, in different flavours, so I was happy to buy a jar to add extra when I reheat the ribs. Oh so yummy! JERK CHICKEN: Those who know The Real Jerk in Toronto will appreciate how expertly prepared Dar's son Sean makes his Jerk Chicken, marinated & ready for your oven! I asked how it was that it was so authentic. Sean's wife is Jamaican & helped develop the famous tastey Jerk marinade recipe they use. I've impressed some dinner guests with that dish! Jerk has a really unusual blend of spices, making it unique & well worth trying! SEAFOOD: I've ordered the best & biggest scallops there to make a Coquille St.Jacque.that my French friends flipped over. I love that Dar is health conscious & carries a lot of foods with nothing toxic in them. That's so important to me these days when the Monsantos of the world seem to be trying to poison us all to death with their pesticides, killing off the bees... Oh don't get me going... lol.

We had spent the day in nearby Elora Gorge Park, and we were on the prowl for ice cream. We drove…read moreover to the downtown area, which is a charming and adorable tourist trap. There are a lot of wonderful shops, and it's very walkable. We stopped in this story, which is nominally an olive oil and herbs shop, but because it was summertime and it is hot, I suspect they decided to diversify, and they also have some ice cream. It was good, but not jump-out-of-your-skin wonderful. The counter was a little disorganized for checking out, but it seems like it would be a better place to visit for olive oil purposes.

I was here on a walking culinary tour…read more The tour met at our first stop where we were introduced to Harisson, our fabulous tour guide. The Village Olive Grove is a gourmet extra virgin olive oil and vinegar shop that imports from all over the world. There we learned how to tell if extra virgin olive oil is authentic and how it's made. We also learned how to taste vinegar without the acidic flavour getting in the way. Just when you think you're a foodie, you learn something new! Love it! Last, but not least, we sampled Mapleton's Organic Ice Cream. It was flavoured with dandelion. It had a mild mocha flavour. Pretty good! We all looked worried when he said it was made with dandelion, but were all impressed. The owner is very knowledgeable and will allow you to sample any oil or vinegar in the store. The prices are higher than grocery stores, but you're here for the quality and you will definitely get it!

Love trying their freshly baked breads & pastries! Usually they'll have a special seasonal baked…read moreitem too . In the summer, I've tried and LOVED their BLUEBERRY PECAN LOAF, WALNUT FIG BREAD, and PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE SQUARE. The seasonal breads are usually a couple dollars more. On their regular menu, their COUNTY BREAD sourdough was good but I found their caneles very subpar.

Elora Bread Trading Co. is a small-batch artisan bakery that focuses on traditional-method…read morenaturally-leavened (sourdough) bread (description taken from their website). All their breads and baked goods use high quality local ingredients. Located on the main street of downtown Elora, this bakery is popular among the out-of-towners who visit the area. The bakery has no seating indoors and a single table outside if you'd like to enjoy your treats. However, it is mainly take out only. I came by Elora Bread Trading Co. on a Sunday and was excited to find a great selection of baked goods including 4 types of sourdough (country, seeded, maple cinnamon raisin and marble rye), scones (buttermilk, cheddar + chive, cranberry, ginger peach), and focaccia (rosemary or cornbread jalapeno). Moreover, they also had cinnamon buns, brownies, caneles, donuts, pizza dough, and cookies for sale as well. There are some canned and bottles drinks as well for sale. I decided to get a cornbread and jalapeno focaccia, a buttermilk scone, and caneles. All the items I got were great! Service was also friendly as well. Overall, a cute local bakery in Elora if you ever decide to visit!

The board in front of the restaurant says "Biggest waterfront patio in Elora" which is correct…read more They have a 2-storey patio and also more tables in the garden area. The serving lady was very nice and helpful. I was so disappointed to hear that most of the menu items weren't available, but I was so excited to try homemade pizza and past in an Italian restaurant. We ordered "Sausage & Peppers Pasta", "Bucatini Bison Bolognese pasta", "Classic Canadian Pizza" and "Confit Garlic & Onion Pizza". Pizza dough tasted really good, but my pizza was burned and it was served with no explanations or apologies, which was a put off. Pastas tasted ok but nothing special. To be honest, I expected more of this place based on the marketing and reviews I read on Yelp.

Sept 10/2021: Lunch with may Al. This is more of a 4.5-Star…read more This has a great outdoor patio what right on the river. It was a little chilly so the restaurant was considerate enough to have light blankets available for guests. The tables seemed big for the outdoor but they had room. The food for what I had was enjoyable. Mine was the Canadiana Pizza. Very tasty & a decent about of toppings as well. The loss of a 1/2 star was due to the not completely cooked pizza shell. Everything else worked quit well including our server "David". One of the better servers that I've had in quit a while. He was very friendly & attentive & earned his tip. This is an indoor do-over.

Terre Bleu is a Canadian boutique store selling all things lavender! They were founded in 2011 in…read moreMilton, ON where their new farm, located in Glen Huron, will be open in 2025. They have wellness products such as essential oils, culinary, and skin care products for sale. Currently, their retail store in Elora is the only place that provides an in person experience to browse and experience their products (they have an online store you can order from as well). My friend and I stopped by Terre Bleu to browse during our day trip to Elora. The store is pretty big where they have a variety of lavender items for sale. You are able to try the honeys and they even have lavender ice cream, macarons, and canned drinks available as well. In their bigger room they have many essential oils for sale as well as a cute lavender wall to take photos. The famous yellow door they had in their lavender fields is also displayed inside the shop as well. Overall, a great boutique store for all things lavender! A must visit if you go to Elora.

So here we are , 4th of July celebration!! The family and I decided to go to the Lavender farm for…read morethe 4th of July and it didn't disappoint! We love everything about it except we were not able to go to the other side of the farm,hence the 4 stars Customer service 5/5- all Of the staff are very welcoming and accommodating!! They all have a smile on their faces ready to serve the customers Taste of the lavender ice cream -5/5 like all The other lavender food,I thought that it would be tasting like a flower ; however ,it was soo delicious and I should've order a pint!! Overall experience-4.5/5 you cannot visit the whole farm I. Just 2 hrs,plan ahead and go there at least 3-4 hrs.You will enjoy all The instagrammable spots and there's soo much fun for the whole family ! We will definitely come back !!

Cute interior! However, there were four of us. We waited almost 50 mins for all of our dishes to…read morecome out. There was another table beside us that was waiting as long as we had, until they brought it to the servers attention. Waiting that long for food that was mediocre was not something worthwhile especially in a tourist attraction. Maybe going on a weekday would be better. Not sure if I any of us would go back

Hi Tea for my family on a special occasion was a complete disappointment added to which it was a 2…read moreHour drive from our home to the restaurant. There are NO positives that can be said about this experience. The food was minimal for a high price ($140 for a few tiny sandwiches, scones which were completely overcooked and had to be sent back and resulted in a long wait for a replacement, a few savoury things which were tiny and tiny little desserts only four little tiny ones. In fact , basically the food was tasteless in most cases and extremely expensive for what we got. The staff member was not attentive, the café is not clean and certainly not the charming Place I expected to be. I would avoid this location at all costs.

If you are wondering if you should check this place out, just do it. Very adorable cafe with a…read morewonderful outdoor seating area. There is limited seating inside but the patio across is also theirs. Inside, the walls are covered in different art work, the bathroom is located on the second floor. They have several options for both food and drinks. We all opted in for different varieties of bagel sandwiches. Lavender latte was different but tasty. The service was quick, they bring the food to your table. Overall, all of us enjoyed our brunch here.

Cute cafe in pretty town Elora steps away from Elora spa/Inn…read more We had already eaten lunch before but saw their menu had some good vegan gluten free food items. It was pouring out so we popped in for a hot drink. The tables were full but we sat on the stools at the window. We had turmeric lattes which were a bit too strong and chalky for me but hubby liked his. There is one washroom and it was clean enough. Great place to stop for a drink or quick bite.

A cool little fesh food market located in the old Fergus Market. Lots of locally grown produce and…read moreorganic food. I like that they label all the produce with where it was grown. They have a nice deli and meat counter as well. I saw a pizza oven in the corner and heard some other shoppers talking about how good their homemade pizza is. Ill have to try the pizza next time.

Just discovered this little gem last weekend. Great fresh local produce, lovely meat counters…read more Try the six bean hummus... absolutely fabulous. Fantastic fresh fresh fresh... interesting choices in meat. Will shop there often from now on!

Shepherd's Pub is one of the best value restaurants in Elora. Great staff, good food and an…read moreexcellent pint of Guinness. They consistently do the basics well at a reasonable price. This is unlike the majority of local restaurants that focus on chasing the tourist $'s with style over substance offerings at a premium price.

Enjoyed some beer and an early light dinner / snacking at this authentic pub in downtown Elora …read more Casual and visually interesting vibe . Good service , attentive and friendly. The cod bites were very good! A nice Greek salad as well. Solid selection of beers. Look forward to going back

AMAZING Prices! Knowledgeable, Friendly Owner…read more Best Deals and Variety! Bought Collectors Cards, Vintage Toys, Records,