Whether you’re looking to indulge in delicious food, find the perfectly Instagrammable plate or expand your culinary palate, Oakville is the ultimate destination for a foodie foray. Escape into indulgence with this three-day culinary lakeside adventure.
Note: The suggestions below are based on information available in July 2026. Please contact businesses directly to confirm.
Day 1: Explore Oakville’s Diverse Culinary Scene
Drop your bags at your hotel and make your way to Kerr Village for an afternoon of shopping and dining.
Explore this niche neighbourhood’s unique shops such as My Back Shed and The Kind Matter Company before stopping at Kerr Street Café for a delicious brunch. Kerr Street Café is a breakfast lovers’ paradise between their French toast, huevos rancheros, and cornbread Florentine; you’ll want to make a return trip to taste everything you missed!
Enjoy some fresh air once you’re done and explore this neighbourhood’s natural beauty. Take in the Toronto skyline from Tannery Park or head to Lakeside Park and enjoy Sixteen-Mile Creek, Erchless Estate, and the iconic Downtown Oakville lighthouse.
Source: Kerr Street Café / Visit Oakville
Downtown Oakville offers a wide range of diverse cuisine to choose from. Craving sushi? Try either Hoseki Sushi Omakase Bar or Kibo Sushi for a delicious dinner. In the mood for Mediterranean food? Colossus Greek Tavern or Dahlia will be sure to impress.
Afterwards, take in the moonlit sights of this neighbourhood’s historic buildings and boutique shops before grabbing a nightcap at the King’s Arms. This Talk of the Town Award-winning restaurant won Visit Oakville’s award for best cocktails. They also carry an impressive flight of Ontario craft beers that will have you saying “cheers” to your weekend away.
Source: Hoseki Sushi Omakase Bar / The King’s Arms
DAY TWO: Award-Winning Businesses and Dinner Under the Stars
Begin your second day in Oakville with a beautiful brunch at Pur and Simple in Bronte Village. This restaurant will have your mouth watering with their mix of sweet and savoury breakfast and lunch dishes.
Once you’ve finished your meal, take your time exploring this gorgeous lakeside neighbourhood. Pop your head into their many independently owned stores like My Girlfriend’s Closet, Lakeside Livin’ and Boho Bronte before grabbing an ice cream cone from The Flavour Fox (Best Ice Cream Talk of the Town Award-winner) before taking in the gorgeous harbour views from Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
Source: The Flavour Fox / Visit Oakville
Now that you have worked up an appetite for lunch, make your way to Cameron’s Brewing Co. for a taste of Oakville’s award-winning brews. Cameron’s Brewing now offers stone-baked pizzas. Pair your pizza with their IPA, IPL, red ale, cream ale or lager and enjoy a fresh-air lunch on one of their picnic tables.
Bring your culinary adventure to an end with a meal under the stars. Head back to Downtown Oakville and visit Oakville’s Bid Gourmand restaurant, 7 Enoteca, and dine on their patio in Towne Square.
Source: Visit Oakville / 7 Enoteca
DAY THREE: Cafe Favourites
Make the most of your final morning in Oakville with a small breakfast at Lyla’s House or Taste of Colombia. Wake up with a cup of joe before hitting the road.
Don’t forget to grab something sweet to enjoy on your way home. Swing by The Sweetest Thing, Sugar Suite, Sweet! Bakery, or the newly opened Andrea’s Cookies and have one last taste of Oakville.
Source: Lyla’s House / Andrea’s Cookies
Foodies can enjoy Oakville’s diverse food scene year-round, but they are in for an extra treat if they visit in February or March. During the winter, Visit Oakville hosts their annual Taste of Oakville event featuring unique prix fixe menus at over 50 restaurants. Visit here to learn more about the event.
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