Where to Eat in Picton, Prince Edward County

Picton, Ontario Gourmet Take-Out, Picnic Food & Casual County Dining

Oct 4, 2009

Each food purveyor in Picton offers a different taste experience though they all follow the County's mantra of using delicious fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

Prince Edward County, Ontario has a two-hundred year history of growing and producing fine food. Over the past ten years, this tradition has expanded to roadside farm stands, gourmet boutiques, restaurants and wineries. Bread, cheese, meat, preserves, fresh fruits, vegetables, coffee and kitchen wares are also on the shelves at some of Picton’s casual eateries.

Pinch Gourmet for Eat-In or Take-Out

Michael Potter’s acclaimed restaurant Harvest is the source of all the delectable prepared food at Pinch Gourmet. Customers can eat-in and enjoy the country store/bistro ambience or order food to go. Daily offerings, like soup, sandwiches and pasta, change regularly and reflect seasonal availability. Prince Edward County fresh fruit and vegetables are also on hand. Recent rave reviews go to turkey meat loaf topped with Michael's mother’s homemade chili sauce.

Chesterfield’s Homegrown Café for Casual Meals

Friendly service in a laid-back atmosphere belies the attention to detail behind the scenes at Chesterfield’s Homegrown Café. Satisfying all-day breakfasts and tempting sandwiches like Classic Pulled Pork and County Monty Cristo are prepared onsite using locally sourced produce and meat. Scrumptious homemade chocolate chip cookies are just the right blend of soft and chewy.

Casual Dining at The Painted Peppercorn

Colourful décor and creative home cooking are always on the menu at the Painted Peppercorn. Appetizing daily specials like roasted chicken and hummus wrap or gourmet pita pizza are offered with a seasonally-inspired soup or salad. The County Grazing Plate, a twist on the Ploughman’s Lunch, features local bratwurst, goat cheese, maple cheddar and a quinoa vegetable salad.

The Painted Peppercorn; 172 Main Street, Picton (entrance on Elizabeth Street); 613-476-8225

Roma Pizzeria for Eat-In or Take-Out

Delicious made-from-scratch pizza is the highlight at Roma Pizzeria. Fresh-from-the-oven selections include the Roma Deluxe with chicken, green peppers, hot peppers and bacon or create a custom pie with artichokes, capers and eggplant as well as more traditional pizza toppings. Four-cheese penne and spinach salad with house dressing are also popular requests.

Eat-In or Take-Out at Buddha Dog

More like a small gourmet sausage than a traditional hot dog, Buddha Dog puts a taste of Prince Edward County in every bite. Local beef is aged, smoked and spiced in Wellington, while ingredients in toppings like Buddha Maple Dijon or Tomato Basil Balsamic are sourced nearby. Choose the Dog of the Day, or build an original with mild or spicy sauce and a slice of County cheese.

Take-Out at Waring House Gourmet

Waring House customers who want some of the inn’s special treats can satisfy their cravings at Waring House Gourmet. The focus is on tasty meals prepared from scratch, such as lamb or beef pot pies, which are flash frozen in portions ranging from single to family-sized servings. Bake “home made” cookies like toffee oatmeal crunch or sugar ginger snap using their frozen cookie dough. Biscuits made with Black River old cheddar and a touch of cayenne make a great hostess gift. Take-out only.

Cooke’s Fine Foods and Coffee

Billed as Canada’s oldest food merchant, Cooke’s Fine Foods and Coffee in Picton is a branch of the original Kingston store. Freshly roasted coffee with intriguing names like Loyalist Blend and Kingston’s Favourite is sold alongside a wide assortment of local and international cheeses, cookies and preserves. A big emphasis is on English imports though Roger’s premium chocolates, made in Victoria, BC without hydrogenated fats and oils, are highly recommended. Custom gift baskets. Take-out only.

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