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Graze your way across Perth and Huron Counties, stopping to treat yourself to the tasty delights offered by our specialty food shops.
Take a cross county trip and make sure you have your cooler and some ice too. You’ll want to take fresh treats home or back to your accommodation to enjoy.
Stop into these shops as you travel one of the seven self-guided travel themes. You’ll find these retailers as you travel from Shakespeare to the Shoreline.
NEW! - click here to download and print the Taste Trek Brochure
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Take home tasty delights
from this cross-county
selection of specialty food shops.
Taste Trek listings are colour coded by region but are NOT shown on maps.
Open Year Round unless noted otherwise. |
| Kitchen Connaisseur |
75 Ontario St., Stratford
519-271-3311
www.kitchenconnaisseur.com
Fine Canadian savoury and dessert sauces, pastas, oils and vinegars,
appetizer spreads, jams, mustards and teas. A gourmet gift for any
occasion. Closed Sundays in winter. |
| Distinctly Tea |
18 York St., Stratford
519-271-9978 or 866-326-2221
www.distinctlytea.com
Over 300 fine-quality loose teas in traditional and herbal varieties.
Enjoy a wide selection of German blended and flavoured teas.
Teapots and accessories. Don't forget "tea-2-go". Closed Sundays in winter. |
The Butcher,
The Baker |
26 Wellington Street, Stratford
519-272-2626
Get your fill of fine breads made
with loving care with fresh meats and cheeses. Add to
every meal: from casual rustic fare to international
treats. Prepared foods for take away and imported grocery
items. Come early, when the bread is warm, fragrant and
fresh. |
The Honey Tree Patisserie |
131 Albert St., Stratford
519-273-9275
www.thehoneytree.ca
Gorgeous cakes, designed and
decorated to meet your sweetest dreams of dessert.
Sweet table trays and pastries – we’ll show you our
complete portfolio of perfect desserts for every occasion. |
The Barkery! |
6 George St. W., Stratford
519-273-6311
www.thebarkery.ca
Welcome to the Barkery, a bakery for dogs. Here in our kitchen we bake all natural dog treats with only fresh human ingredients. Our goal is to provide your dog with yummy healthy treats. Come and visit our newly expanded store. Open Tuesday to Saturday. |
Balzac’s Coffee |
149 Ontario St., Stratford
519-273-7909
www.balzacscoffee.com
Balzac's micro-roasts the finest selection of Arabica, Organic and Fair Trade coffee beans from all points of the globe. Each varietal is carefully roasted to preserve and enhance its' own inherent qualities. Our signature blends combine these distinctive and contrasting bean flavours to create a superb and complex taste experience. Whether your coffee preference is mild or robust, smooth or brisk, light and lively or deep dark and full, we offer the best of all possibilities. Open Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am - 9:00 pm.
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Buzz Stop Fine Coffees & Teas |
17 York St., Stratford
519-273-6768
A wide variety of fine coffees and teas along with all the items needed to make a great cup or pot of tea or coffee. Add some delicious comestibles to enjoy with your beverage. Several blends are ready for take out when you are. Open year round, Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm and Sunday 11am - 4 pm during the summer. |
Pass Da Pasta |
127 Albert St. Stratford
519-272-1956
Homemade fresh pasta, ravioli, sauces, lasagna, cannelloni, olive oils and vinegars. Take away lunches and picnic fare too – soup, panini, pasta, salads, cheeses and olive. Espresso & cappuccino! Closed Sunday and Monday. |
Tea Leaves Tea Tasting Bar |
433 Erie St., Stratford
519-273-1201/800-733-0376
www.stratfordtealeaves.com
Sample luxury loose teas before buying at Stratford’s unique tasting bar. Treat your senses and expand your tea knowledge by discovering complex flavours, aromas and colour. Fresh, artisanal,
herbal and healing teas and more.
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Chocolate Barr’s Candies |
136 Ontario St. Stratford
519-272-2828
Quality handmade chocolates created in the Stratford tradition. Fresh, delicious and decadent. Open 7 days a week. |
| Revel Café |
50 Wellington Street, Stratford
519-301-0319
Free trade coffee prepared with a traditional Italian machine to deliver the most flavor from premium coffees served. Take away or enjoy at the café with a sweet treat. Arabica beans and tea also for sale. |
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory |
10 Downie St., Stratford
519-272-2807
www.rockychoc.com
Rocky Mountain Chocolate is a unique store in the heart of Stratford. Watch as we prepare handmade chocolate, caramel apples, brittles and caramel popcorn too. Open late May until late fall and daily. |
Rheo Thompson Candies |
55 Albert St. Stratford,
519-271-6910/1-888-271-6910
www.rheothompson.com
Celebrating over 36 years of traditional candy making. Select from over 100 different chocolate and candy confections. You’ll be tantalized by the aroma and won’t want to leave! Sundays 11a.m.
– 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday 9a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Shakespeare Pies |
2264 Hwy #7/8, Shakespeare
519-625-1286
Treat yourself to a wide variety of homemade pies. Selections include Raspberry Custard, Dutch Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Lemon Meringue and Raisin. Meat pies are also available. Closed Sundays. |
| Mollet's Designer Desserts |
31 Church St. N., St. Marys
519-284-1053 or 866-551-6133
www.designerdesserts.ca
From the gifted hands of a Swiss-born and trained chef-patissiere
come custom desserts, cakes of all kinds for every occasion and
chocolates to delight the most discerning palates. |
| The Kitchen Cupboard and Icebox |
105 Elizabeth St. W., Listowel
519-291-4777
www.kitchencupboardandicebox.com
Great food to take along on the trip, abulous kitchenware and gifts. Fresh fair trade organic coffee, sweets, salads. Monday to Saturday. |
Papple’s Gardens and Produce |
118 Main St. S., Seaforth
519-522-0874
www.papple.ca
Apples and cider, strawberries, sweet corn, perennials, annuals baskets and more. From April to December you’ll find the harvest bounty here. |
Cinnamon Jim's |
401 Turnberry St.,
Brussels
519-887-8011
Sandwiches, subs, bakery and family
fare. Under $10 per entree. Special features:
kid friendly, live music and outdoor dining. |
Bartliff’s Bakery |
46 Albert St. Clinton
519-482-9727
Lovely baked goods and a busy little café serving hearty meals for visitors. Fresh treats include pies, rolls, breads, cookies and more. |
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| Sugar and Spice Chocolates |
Main Street, Bayfield
519-565-2474
www.sugarandspicechocolates.ca
Indulge in sweet treats that might not make it all the way home:
chocolates, truffles, fudge, coffees, candies, nuts and delights to
appeal to every sweet tooth. Open mid-May, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday. From July to Labour Day every day from 9am - 6pm. |
Clay and Gourmet |
19-F Main St.,
Box 222, Bayfield
519-565-2211
www.clayandgourmet.com
Pottery is "The New China." We
feature pottery from six local potters and many local
gourmet sauce lines. Try some samples and create your
own gift basket! |
| Cravings |
166 Court House Square Goderich
519-524-7986
Here’s a store to indulge a passion
for fine chocolates. A variety to please every taste – dark,
sweet, milk chocolate, white chocolate and other sweets to
please the discerning candy fan.
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| Culberts Bakery |
49 West St., Goderich
519-524-7941
Third generation family bakery with cookies, cakes, breads and
seasonal treats: maple syrup, honey and jams. Open year round:
Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 6pm and
Saturday 8 am - 5:30pm. |
| Kulpepper Co. |
168 Court House Square, Goderich
519-524-9157
Award winning gourmet foods plus a
great array of kitchen tools, home decor, hostess gifts and
Crabtree and Evelyn. |
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