Located close to Sir Sam's Ski Hill, this quaint country market has popular brands and delicious…read morehomemade meals, too. We loved their fresh savoury pies. Definitely recommend their chicken curry pie-- it's mild, so don't worry about it being too spicy. The prices aren't exorbitant, and the some of the brands are surprising -- we even found Slovenian chocolate! The market also has a liquor store and a post office and a liquor store where you can get their own brand of fresh Eagle Lake beer. The staff were super friendly, happily giving us local restaurant recommendations. Check this place out if you're in the area!

McFadden's started out great just keeps getting better and better. Lots of selection and the…read morequality is outstanding. We split our time between Haliburton and Newmarket and I very seldom travel south without stopping to re stock!

Great place to shop! they have everything you need for a great dinner or BBQ…read moreService is quick and friendly! Looking for a Turkey for any special occasion this is the place to put in your order! Can't say enough good things about McFaddens Meat Market!

Dropped in for some pastries - amazing! Blueberry fritter was excellent. Crispy outside, fluffy…read moresoft inside with huge sweet blueberry flavour. Cinnamon roll? Yes please! Pecan sticky bun? Fantastic. Great little place to stop by and fix your craving for top tier bakery items.

We happened upon Sun Run Cafe for breakfast one morning because the cafe we were planning to go to…read morein Combermere was permanently closed. So, looking for another option we droves to Maynooth and found Sun Run. It was very busy! There was seating indoors as well as outdoors. With it being a rather chilly morning, we got lucky and snagged one of the tables as another party was leaving. You place your order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you. They have many baked goods like homemade Pop Tarts, Cupcakes and Honey Crullers. But they also have breakfast and lunch sandwich options. The 3 others in my party got breakfast sandwiches, and I got a sandwich from the lunchtime menu. I opted for the grilled cheese. I'm so glad it did- it was great! The bread was baked in house and you could really taste the quality. Then where was 2 types of cheddar with thinly sliced apples ham and some honey. It was delicious and wasn't too greasy or decadent. Everyone else at my table raved about their sandwiches too, including my sister-in-law who got the buckwheat gluten-free option and loved it so much, she made an inquiry as to if she could buy some of the bread to take home. While they don't sell the loaves, it says a lot that she was moved enough to even ask. Overall a great experience here. Sun Run saved the morning- there's a total lack of breakfast restaurants open on Sunday in these parts, so we were really happy to not only get a meal, but impressed by how delicious it was!

Wonderful food and smiling server. Never been called darling so many times…read more Wings and ribs special is my favourite..

Quaint little place full of locals. Service was fantastic, very friendly. Quality of food was good…read more I would recommend The Mill Pond if in the area of Minden. Sunday's are very busy!

A must stop while in Minden, Kawartha Dairy has a wide assortment of delicious ice cream flavours!…read moreJust beware, the baby size is quite large so I recommend getting that even if you're a full blown adult. My favourite flavour was the moose tracks, it had everything you need. Peanut butter cups, chocolate swirled in, can't go wrong.

I have a huge pro tip for avoiding the huge line for cups and cones!…read more Go inside the dairy shop, and ask for a tub of your favourite flavour. They'll give you as many spoons as you want, and you can eat it on the picnic benches while everyone else looks at you like you're a genius. Bring a cooler so you can enjoy the leftovers at home!

So happy we found this gem. I had a polish and my wife had the slaw schnitzel. The poutine was…read moreunusually good. Tons of cheese and all freshly cooked. Very fresh. Tasty. A nice alternative to burgers.

How long must one wait for a cheeseburger, fries, and a refill?…read moreAt the Swiss Bear, about 90 minutes. Was given a coffee when seated, never refilled until our meal came, then never refilled again. They asked if we would like dessert, not at 90 minutes per order thank-you! Atmosphere: Cramped table spacing. Too close. Portions: Average. Prices: On the high side for the service. Tip: I didn't give one other than frequent refills and faster service. Staff: Distant and impersonal. Food: Nothing out of the ordinary, could've, should have been served hot. Swiss by name but not by example.

I went to the ice cream hut, ordered a double scoop cone. I paid first, as I do when ordering a…read morecone, so that I can accept it and eat it without fumbling. The woman who served me, and who was handling cash, picked up an unwrapped cone in her bare hands, topped it with ice cream, and passed it to me. I had already paid or I'd have told her to keep it. I ate the ice cream from the top and threw the remainder away. This is a screaming indication of the level of attention to sanitary practices at Kate's, ensuring that I would never eat anything from their kitchen. If they do this in front of a customer, what are they doing when they cannot be seen? I feel uneasy just thinking about it. The only other review sounds decidedly and suspiciously as if it is an advert composed by the establishment themselves.

Kate's Burger Counter is the best place to eat in cottage country…read more There is so much care put into every aspect of what they do. From the blend of meat used for their burgers to hand cutting their fries. When I go back home from the cottage I continue to dream about how delicious the burgers are. Make sure to also stop by their ice cream hut after your burger and fries. There are SO many delicious flavours to pick from.

Great and friendly butcher with quality meats and sundries. Try any of their sausages!read more

Highland Meats is a high-quality butcher shop, something this area can really use. The shop just…read moreopened on the May 24th weekend, and so far, we've had tasty, tender steaks (T-bone, and strip loin), generous sized, delicious sausages, and juicy, fresh chicken breast. There is also a deli counter with sandwich meats and and great choice of fresh salads. A hot table was just added that includes rotisserie chicken, ribs, roasted vegetables, etc. In addition to the meats, fresh salmon and sea bass were also on offer. The couple who run the shop, Terry and Maggie, are very friendly and helpful. We look forward to trying all of the other items from this gourmet shop!