Not only does the Forest City boast green landscapes and mindsets, but a local focused dining scene extraordinaire!
Follow along to find London’s best dairy indulgent spots, no matter the time or craving…
350 Ridout St S
Start the day off in the town within a city! Wortley Village’s Locomotive Espresso is sure to give you a delicious kick start to the day. From their drink menu to their food menu, the dairy indulgence is real. Each hand-crafted espresso is accompanied by creamy Ontario milk and every sandwich with rich, mature cheddar or Havarti. Enjoy your morning digs on their peaceful patio next to the beautiful muraled brick and then you’re ready for a stroll through the village!
100 Kellogg Ln
Welcome to 100 Kellogg Lane, where you can fill a whole day with fun in just one stop. As Canada’s largest entertainment complex, the grounds are filled with art galleries, immersive exhibits, arcades, sports simulators, rope courses, escape rooms, and more. But just remember, a great day is never fully complete without ice cream! Shaw’s Ice Cream’s first stand-alone retail store is right on the ground floor, where you can enjoy the infamous St. Thomas dairy bar’s treats right in London. Made from 100% Ontario cow’s milk, their creamy, delicious ice cream comes in over 50 unique flavours. Our favourite is definitely Grammy’s Cupboard!
130 King St
There’s nothing like downtown vibes in the evening. In the heart of London, you can find the Covent Garden Market, where they not only offer an abundance of prepared foods, boutiques shops, farmer’s markets, and events, but a whole shop dedicated to artisanal cheese! Smith Cheese Inc. carries a rotating selection of over 350 domestic and imported cheeses, with an impressive lineup of Ontario produced varieties. Don’t forget to ask Cheese Mongers, Danielle and Glenda, for their top recommendations.
349 Talbot St
A unique and adventurous gastronomic culinary experience is what dinner at Hunter & Co. brings. Focused on 5pm-late seatings and small plate dining, this London favourite will surprise and delight you with their chef-crafted fare. Their menu consists of delicious dairy indulgent dishes from halloumi tikka masala and house made ricotta, to mushroom toast with fontina fondue and ‘The Best Grilled Cheese Ever’, all from Ontario producers, of course. Planning your road trip around a special occasion? Hunter & Co. has a date night special every Thursday night with 4 dishes and a desert for only $75!
3020 Colonel Talbot Rd
Prefer a big dinner - Italian comfort style? Listed as one of the Top 100 Best Italian Restaurants in Canada by OpenTable, and the only one on the list south of Toronto, Dolcetto is one of the city’s finest dining experiences. With all their dairy including milk, cream, butter, and artisanal cheeses purchased from a supplier specializing in Ontario produced fine grocery ingredients, Dolcetto embraces local in every aspect. Crowd favourites include the Gorgonzola cream sauce gnocchi, fettuccini Dolcetto, and ricotta ravioli. YUM!