Yellowknife
This great addition to Yellowknife's cafe scene has become the local epicenter for leisurely brunches, laptop-tapping over a seriously good coffee or just…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Saskatchewan
The Blue Bird Cafe, operating since 1928, is an old-time classic with wooden floors and creaky screen doors. The fish and chips are legendary: lighter…
Regina
This loud and lively downtown pub is popular all day long, with local craft beers on tap and a solid food menu with favorites such as fish-and-chips,…
St John's
The Adelaide is a stylish sliver of a bar and restaurant where the specialty is small plates such as fish tacos, Kobe beef lettuce wraps topped with spicy…
Regina
'Healthy, fresh and local' is the mantra of this Cathedral Village anchor. Come for your fix of locally roasted, fair-trade java and get your daily dose…
Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ
Okanagan Valley
This intimate Tuscan-style restaurant at Hester Creek Estate Winery is run by the creative minds behind RauDZ Regional Table in Kelowna. Its outdoor…
Okanagan Valley
The heady aroma of spices hits as you enter this pillow-bedecked, upscale-yet-funky bistro. Asian and Indian flavors mix on the menu, which has numerous…
Southwestern Ontario
A boho-chic cafe tucked between country boutiques, Lost & Found serves delicious and beautifully presented salads, sandwiches and soups. Vegetarian and…
Saskatchewan
The top spot to eat and chill out is on the waterfront with both indoor and outdoor seating. The food is excellent and there's a good, reasonably-priced…
Dawson City
Two ways to know spring has arrived: the river cracks up and Kate's reopens. Locals in the know prefer the latter. The long and inventive menu has fine…
Yukon Territory
The bakery here turns out excellent goods all day, while the deli counter has tasty sandwiches you can enjoy on the large deck. On Friday night there's a…
Main Street Restaurant & Bakery
Cape Breton Island
Come breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, Ingonish's friendly diner is the place most people head for when they're feeling hungry. Chunky BLT sandwiches,…
British Columbia
As compact as a California roll, this gem of a sushi place serves a wide range of classics, from sashimi to tempura. The miso soup is good, especially…
Saskatoon
Saskatoon's restaurant-of-the-moment works magic with local produce and other seasonal specialties. Chef Dale MacKay is a star on the Canadian food scene…
Georgian Bay
This gourmet deli/cafe is stocked to the hilt with fine foods, cold meats, cheeses, freshly made soups and sauces. The cafe serves great coffees, local…
Cape Breton Island
In Baddeck's former legion hall, this local institution offers your choice of lobster, salmon, snow crab or strip loin with all-you-can-eat mussels,…
Northern BC
As good as it gets in PG, the Twisted Cork will grab your attention with its gorgeous stone building and attractive wooden decor. The meals are superb…
Saskatchewan
Lovingly run by Chef Jordyn, this place will meet all your bread, bakery, pastry and coffee needs during the day in the middle of Maple Creek. The cheese…
Annapolis Valley
If you fancy cracking a lobster straight out of the tank, this seafood shack is a fine place to do it – you'll see the lobster boats moored right outside…
Nova Scotia
This colorful cafe is everyone's top tip; evening reservations are highly recommended. Swiss chef Roland Glauser serves a varied menu of seafood, meat and…
Haida Gwaii
Fresh, wholesome food delivered with speedy, friendly service about 1.5km north of the ferry terminal. Great coffee, pizzas, tacos and salads, with an…
Whitehorse
Antoinette Greenoliph runs one of the most creative kitchens in the Yukon. Her eponymous restaurant has an ever-changing, locally sourced menu. Many…
Newfoundland & Labrador
A stylish little restaurant serving finely prepared seafood and wine. The basil-buttered salmon gets kudos. Fish cakes, crab au gratin and cod burgers…
Jasper Town & Around
An offshoot of the original Bear's Paw bakery around the corner, the Other Paw offers the same addictive mix of breads, pastries, muffins and coffee –…
British Columbia
Top BC craft beers (20 on tap!) and great food all day in what used to be Cranbrook's fire station. Rooftop and streetside seating, plus a beautifully…
Dawson City
Surprisingly authentic Italian in downtown Dawson City. Pizza options include Italian favorites and house specialties, the wine list has bottles from all…
St-Pierre & Miquelon
It's worth memorizing the complicated schedule to make good on this slice of la belle France. After all, these cream-plumped chocolate éclairs, macarons,…
Annapolis Valley
Zingy meze dishes, kebabs, falafel and stuffed vine leaves bring the flavours of the Mediterranean and the Middle East to well-to-do Wolfville. Order a…
Annapolis Valley
This waterfront bistro is the place for dining with a view: there's a wonderful outlook over the Bay of Fundy. It majors in classy seafood, steaks and…
Saskatoon
CSH focuses on local Saskatchewan fare and beer, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Try the Beer Soup ($8) or the Social Hall Burger ($15) out…
Québec
The hippest cafe around serves great-value daily specials to a ska/indie/name-your-cool-music-genre-here soundtrack. It's the best place in town to meet…
Prince Rupert
Locals flock to trade gossip while gazing out over the harbor from the heated patio. The food matches the view: the pub menu features some of Rupert's…
Okanagan Valley
A suitably impressive restaurant to go with a very impressive winery. Terrace (yes, there are views) exemplifies farm-to-table with its fresh and…
Niagara Peninsula
A country market selling fresh fruit, jams, ice cream and fruit pies, all grown, picked and baked on-site by fourth-generation farmers – a roadside gem!
Okanagan Valley
Penticton definitely has its share of good eats. The farmers market, based at Gyro Park on Main St, has large numbers of local organic producers.
British Columbia
A legendary cafe serving inventive, high-concept bistro fare that’s locally sourced and usually organic. The menu changes seasonally.
Winnipeg
Award-winning pizza with bold combinations of toppings. Our favorite? The Fig Lambowski, with fresh figs, tender lamb and curry sauce.
Southwestern Ontario
This humongous, chapel-shaped market will whet and satisfy any appetite. There's a permanent collection of delis, bakeries, chocolate shops, fresh-produce…
Yellowknife
Authentic Ethiopian food? In northern Canada? As unexpected as it is welcome, this unpretentious restaurant has earned itself a loyal clientele with…
Canmore
Canmore’s slinkiest bistro is a bit tucked away on 9th St, but worth discovering for a romantic night out. The mother-son team creates amazing dishes like…
