Culinary Experiences
Come hungry. Burlington serves up hundreds of places worth pulling up a chair for, with neighbourhood favourites, global flavours, lakefront tables and plenty of reasons to save room for dessert.
Through Your Lens
Savour the Local Spirit
Some of Burlington’s best flavours have Ontario roots.
At Spencer’s at the Waterfront, a Feast On® certified restaurant, seasonal flavours share the table with one of the city’s best-known Lake Ontario views.
Head north to Backed By Bees, also Feast On® certified, where local honey becomes mead, Honey Soda™ and tasting experiences made right here in Burlington.
Dine with a View
Lake Ontario has a way of making dinner taste even better.
Settle in for brunch, linger over cocktails or catch the sunset over dinner at one of Burlington’s waterfront restaurants. Around Spencer Smith Park and the downtown waterfront, good food comes with a pretty great side of scenery.
Need a few ideas? Dig into our Burlington Brunch Guide for local favourites, lakefront views and plenty of reasons to make brunch the main event.
Global Flavours, Local Love
Bring an appetite. Burlington’s kitchens travel well.
The city’s dining scene is packed with dishes and culinary traditions inspired by communities around the world. Rich spices, comforting classics, fresh flavours and unexpected finds make it easy to try something new without leaving Burlington.
Ready to pick your next table? Browse Taste of Burlington restaurants and start plotting your next meal.
A Sweet Escape
Dessert deserves its own itinerary.
Cool things down with handcrafted ice cream at La Crème de la Crème Creamery, grab a classic handcrafted doughnut at The Sunshine Doughnut Co., or make your pastry break a little more French-inspired at Saving Thyme Patisserie & Bistro.
Still have room? Our Best Local Treats guide has a few more temptations waiting.
The Perfect Pairing: Chocolate & Coffee
A coffee run can turn into a chocolate run pretty quickly around here.
Walker’s Chocolates has been making chocolate in Burlington since 1983. The Organic House creates award-winning vegan, bean-to-bar chocolate right here in the city. And at Firebat Coffee Roasters, specialty coffee is roasted in small batches in Burlington with a focus on thoughtful, sustainable sourcing.
Consider your afternoon pick-me-up handled.
Cheers to Craft & Creativity
Burlington knows its way around a good pour.
Pull up a seat at Nickel Brook Brewing Co., sample house brews at Pepperwood Bistro, or take things in a sweeter direction with locally crafted mead and Honey Soda™ at Backed By Bees.
Looking to keep exploring? The True Brew Path connects craft breweries, cideries and wineries across Hamilton Halton Brant.
Culinary Events Worth Coming Hungry For
Some Burlington traditions are best experienced with a fork, napkin or very empty stomach.
Taste of Burlington puts local chefs in the spotlight with specially curated prix-fixe menus. Summer brings Lakeside à la Carte to Spencer Smith Park, while Canada’s Largest Ribfest fills Burlington’s waterfront with barbecue, live entertainment and one unmistakably delicious Labour Day weekend.
There’s always something else cooking, too. Check our events calendar for upcoming food, drink and culinary experiences.
Fresh from the Farm
Burlington’s rural side has plenty to bring to the table.
Stock up on seasonal produce grown in North Burlington at Hutchinson Farm, discover locally raised food and farm experiences at Grindstone Creek Farm, or follow the buzz to Backed By Bees, where you can explore the apiary, stroll the Pollinator Path, taste local honey and mead, and shop a curated selection of Ontario-grown goods.
A little countryside, a lot of local flavour and another delicious side of Burlington.