Stacy’s Local Guidebook

Stacy
Stacy’s Local Guidebook

Food & Snacks

Local and Independent - Everything on this list is walkable if you are up for it.
The Merchant Ale House is one of Niagara’s longest running craft beer breweries, located in the heart of downtown St. Catharines. ‘The Merch’ is home to one of the region’s most extensive craft beer menus, featuring over a dozen house brews alongside seasonal selections from other Ontario microbreweries. Whether it’s the Old Time Hockey Ale, the Blonde Bombshell or the Drunken Monkey Oatmeal Stout, there’s quality and character in all our beers – and something for every taste. Combined with a dynamic food menu prepared from scratch, local wines and spirits, The Merchant Ale House offers a truly local experience that will keep you coming back.
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The Merchant Ale House
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The Merchant Ale House is one of Niagara’s longest running craft beer breweries, located in the heart of downtown St. Catharines. ‘The Merch’ is home to one of the region’s most extensive craft beer menus, featuring over a dozen house brews alongside seasonal selections from other Ontario microbreweries. Whether it’s the Old Time Hockey Ale, the Blonde Bombshell or the Drunken Monkey Oatmeal Stout, there’s quality and character in all our beers – and something for every taste. Combined with a dynamic food menu prepared from scratch, local wines and spirits, The Merchant Ale House offers a truly local experience that will keep you coming back.
RISE ABOVE is an all vegan restaurant and bakery, located in the heart of downtown St. Catharines, Ontario. We specialize in comfort foods, healthy choices, and fresh baked desserts.
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Rise Above
120 St Paul St
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RISE ABOVE is an all vegan restaurant and bakery, located in the heart of downtown St. Catharines, Ontario. We specialize in comfort foods, healthy choices, and fresh baked desserts.
Chalkboard Food & Chalkboard Drinks. No Reservations. A must try in Niagara! Always busy, with an ever- changing unique and tasty menu.
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oddBird.
52 St Paul St
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Chalkboard Food & Chalkboard Drinks. No Reservations. A must try in Niagara! Always busy, with an ever- changing unique and tasty menu.
With a focus on indigenous foods, culture, history, and the preservation of indigenous values, Ma Chinese Cuisine is preparing a series of both traditional and modern Chinese dishes, which is renowned over the Region for its rich palette of flavors and great variety.
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MA Chinese Cuisine
123 Geneva St
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With a focus on indigenous foods, culture, history, and the preservation of indigenous values, Ma Chinese Cuisine is preparing a series of both traditional and modern Chinese dishes, which is renowned over the Region for its rich palette of flavors and great variety.
HELMED BY AUSTRALIAN-BORN CHEF ADAM HYNAM-SMITH AND ARTIST TAMARA JENSEN, DISPATCH IS A PLACE THAT FEELS FOREIGN, YET FAMILIAR. WITH GLOBAL CUISINE AND A BEVERAGE PROGRAM THAT EVOKE A SENSE OF PLACE WHILE FOCUSING ON LOW- AND NO-WASTE TECHNIQUES, DISPATCH OFFERS AN ELEVATED, AUSTRALIAN-INSPIRED CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE FUSS OF FINE DINING.
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Dispatch
386 St Paul St
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HELMED BY AUSTRALIAN-BORN CHEF ADAM HYNAM-SMITH AND ARTIST TAMARA JENSEN, DISPATCH IS A PLACE THAT FEELS FOREIGN, YET FAMILIAR. WITH GLOBAL CUISINE AND A BEVERAGE PROGRAM THAT EVOKE A SENSE OF PLACE WHILE FOCUSING ON LOW- AND NO-WASTE TECHNIQUES, DISPATCH OFFERS AN ELEVATED, AUSTRALIAN-INSPIRED CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE FUSS OF FINE DINING.
Beechwood Doughnuts is Niagara's first and only 100% vegan doughnut shop. Located in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines, Beechwood Doughnuts is here to prove that plant-based foods can be just as delicious as they are compassionate.
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Beechwood Doughnuts
165 St Paul St
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Beechwood Doughnuts is Niagara's first and only 100% vegan doughnut shop. Located in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines, Beechwood Doughnuts is here to prove that plant-based foods can be just as delicious as they are compassionate.
An Angelino inspired taqueria. Authentically unauthentic, but with a modern refined edge. We’re true believers in passion and cooking from scratch. You’ll love our slow cooked barbacoa, fire roasted chilis & crispy carnitas. Want a quick bite or a good time with your friends you’ll find that and more here.
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Lost + Found
East
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An Angelino inspired taqueria. Authentically unauthentic, but with a modern refined edge. We’re true believers in passion and cooking from scratch. You’ll love our slow cooked barbacoa, fire roasted chilis & crispy carnitas. Want a quick bite or a good time with your friends you’ll find that and more here.
A quick 5 minute walk from the house - nice patio and gelato in the summer months. Open until 9pm every night if you need in to indulge your sweet tooth.
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Always The Best - Chocolates Etc.
100 Welland Ave
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A quick 5 minute walk from the house - nice patio and gelato in the summer months. Open until 9pm every night if you need in to indulge your sweet tooth.
This is THE place if you are looking for a great burger, fries and a milkshake... when was the last time you had a milkshake? So good! Get a seat at the bar, or a table for two. Vegan and gluten free options are available as well.
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Hambrgr
233 St Paul St
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This is THE place if you are looking for a great burger, fries and a milkshake... when was the last time you had a milkshake? So good! Get a seat at the bar, or a table for two. Vegan and gluten free options are available as well.

Breakfast

If you are just not up to making it yourself...
Mirepoix is a peculiar little bistro with a focus on breakfast and lunch (but mostly brunch). The goal is to fill tummies with yummy benedicts, omelettes, homemade bread, roasted potatoes, soups and sandwiches. You can check out the menu below.
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Bistro mirepoix
64 Court St
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Mirepoix is a peculiar little bistro with a focus on breakfast and lunch (but mostly brunch). The goal is to fill tummies with yummy benedicts, omelettes, homemade bread, roasted potatoes, soups and sandwiches. You can check out the menu below.
One might say it is the best breakfast in town with decor to match!
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The Diner House 29
431 Welland Ave
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One might say it is the best breakfast in town with decor to match!
Very busy breakfast spot, so plan on a wait... great little spot in Port Dalhousie
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Rozie's Breakfast Cafe
25 Main St
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Very busy breakfast spot, so plan on a wait... great little spot in Port Dalhousie
Good for a grab and go coffee or breakfast snack. Open all day until at least 10pm. - cozy place to spend a hour or two as well. Also, right across the street is a showcase of local graffiti artists, definitely worth a look.
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Mahtay Café & Lounge
241 St Paul St
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Good for a grab and go coffee or breakfast snack. Open all day until at least 10pm. - cozy place to spend a hour or two as well. Also, right across the street is a showcase of local graffiti artists, definitely worth a look.
Located in Vineland, ON - about 20 min drive from house. Revalee has some of the best breakfast/brunch/lunch food around with an extensive offering of VEGAN choices. Also, coffee is delicious ( Pilot Roasters)
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Revalee Brunch Café
4100 Victoria Ave
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Located in Vineland, ON - about 20 min drive from house. Revalee has some of the best breakfast/brunch/lunch food around with an extensive offering of VEGAN choices. Also, coffee is delicious ( Pilot Roasters)

Necessities

A quick list of places you will most likely have to visit during your stay....
For all your Drug Store needs. Open from 8am - midnight every day
Shoppers Drug Mart
275 Fourth Ave
For all your Drug Store needs. Open from 8am - midnight every day
Grocery Store with prepared food and drug store as well. open from 7am - 11pm everyday
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Real Canadian Superstore
411 Louth St
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Grocery Store with prepared food and drug store as well. open from 7am - 11pm everyday
For all your starbucks needs....
Starbucks
306 Lake St
For all your starbucks needs....
Wine, Spirits, Beer
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LCBO
420 Vansickle Rd
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Wine, Spirits, Beer
New addition to St Catharines, on 4th Ave. Grocery along with lots of prepared to-go food. A great little one stop shop!
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Farm Boy
295 Fourth Ave
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New addition to St Catharines, on 4th Ave. Grocery along with lots of prepared to-go food. A great little one stop shop!

Wineries ( and one Distillery)

A list of my local favourites, for wine and the experience!
Great experience with a long list of quality wines. Cheesy Guys, a mobile cheese trailer also set up shop on weekends in the summer.
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Malivoire Wine Company
4260 King St
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Great experience with a long list of quality wines. Cheesy Guys, a mobile cheese trailer also set up shop on weekends in the summer.
Great sit-down experience. Small focused list of wines.
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Back 10 Cellars
4101 King St
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Great sit-down experience. Small focused list of wines.
3 words - Best Butter Tarts! Along with great wine, 13th street, has an excellent bakery. Closed on Sundays, so plan your visit around that.
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13th Street Winery
1776 Fourth Ave
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3 words - Best Butter Tarts! Along with great wine, 13th street, has an excellent bakery. Closed on Sundays, so plan your visit around that.
Bigger experience if you are looking for a tour and taste. Public Tours are offered in English, French and Japanese, check their website for details.
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Château des Charmes
1025 York Rd
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Bigger experience if you are looking for a tour and taste. Public Tours are offered in English, French and Japanese, check their website for details.
A great little for spot for Locally made Spirits and unique Bitters.
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Dillon's Small Batch Distillers
4833 Tufford Rd
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A great little for spot for Locally made Spirits and unique Bitters.
Low intervention wine, innovative mead and local honey!
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Rosewood Estates Winery
4352 Mountainview Rd
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Low intervention wine, innovative mead and local honey!

Experiences

A few extra things to do while you are in the area...
If you are in town for a little while, The Film House has unique and 'off the beaten path' movies. Located in the lower level of the Performing Arts Centre, you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer while you watch! Walkable, so make it a dinner and movie kind of evening!
The Film House
250 St Paul St
If you are in town for a little while, The Film House has unique and 'off the beaten path' movies. Located in the lower level of the Performing Arts Centre, you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer while you watch! Walkable, so make it a dinner and movie kind of evening!
A histroic Carousel located in Port Dalhousie. 5 Cent rides means, you can ride it as many times as you like. Fun for everyone, and very photogenic! Enjoy a picnic in the park or on the beach while you are there.
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Lakeside Park Carousel
1 Lakeport Rd
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A histroic Carousel located in Port Dalhousie. 5 Cent rides means, you can ride it as many times as you like. Fun for everyone, and very photogenic! Enjoy a picnic in the park or on the beach while you are there.
Farmers' Market open from 6am - 2pm on Tuesdays / Thursdays / Saturdays.
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St Catharines Farmers Market
91 King St
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Farmers' Market open from 6am - 2pm on Tuesdays / Thursdays / Saturdays.
If you are looking to do a little shopping, this is an upscale open-air outlet Mall.
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Outlet Collection at Niagara
300 Taylor Rd
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If you are looking to do a little shopping, this is an upscale open-air outlet Mall.
Handmade Ice cream since 1955 - a summer essential. Worth the long lines. I dream of the Coconut Cream Pie Ice Cream!
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Avondale Dairy Bar
461 Stewart Rd
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Handmade Ice cream since 1955 - a summer essential. Worth the long lines. I dream of the Coconut Cream Pie Ice Cream!
On Thursday evenings, starting at 9pm, The Feathery has Music Trivia. Go a little early, get some food & drink and think of a fun team name. Just a fun night out.
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The Feathery Pub
420 Vansickle Rd
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On Thursday evenings, starting at 9pm, The Feathery has Music Trivia. Go a little early, get some food & drink and think of a fun team name. Just a fun night out.
If Disc Golf is your thing, this is an 18-hole course just a few minutes from the house.
Centennial Gardens
321 Oakdale Ave
If Disc Golf is your thing, this is an 18-hole course just a few minutes from the house.
Worth the drive to downtown Niagara on the lake. It epitomizes old town charm. Many quaint shops and restaurants as well as the opportunity to stroll along the lake or gorgeous tree lined streets and neighbourhoods. Or check out the Shaw Festival. Can be very touristy in the summer months
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Niagara on the Lake
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Worth the drive to downtown Niagara on the lake. It epitomizes old town charm. Many quaint shops and restaurants as well as the opportunity to stroll along the lake or gorgeous tree lined streets and neighbourhoods. Or check out the Shaw Festival. Can be very touristy in the summer months
Definitely not your average greenhouse! Located in Vineland, about 20 minutes from the Fitzgerald House. The Watering Can has beautiful fresh flowers, potted plants and succulents all year round. Grab lunch, a coffee, or even delicious desserts and enjoy them among the fun and quirky displays. A real breath of fresh air during the winter months too!
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The Watering Can Flower Market
3725 King St
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Definitely not your average greenhouse! Located in Vineland, about 20 minutes from the Fitzgerald House. The Watering Can has beautiful fresh flowers, potted plants and succulents all year round. Grab lunch, a coffee, or even delicious desserts and enjoy them among the fun and quirky displays. A real breath of fresh air during the winter months too!
An elevated bowling experience. Parkway has turned into a very popular spot in St Catharines! Great beer and wine choices as well. Highly recommend. About a 5 minute drive from the Fitzgerald House.
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Parkway Social
327 Ontario St
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An elevated bowling experience. Parkway has turned into a very popular spot in St Catharines! Great beer and wine choices as well. Highly recommend. About a 5 minute drive from the Fitzgerald House.

Take-Out

Delicious greek food, great idea for takeout. Located just over the highway bridge on Lake Street. A local favourite for sure.
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Joe Feta's Greek Village
290 Lake St
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Delicious greek food, great idea for takeout. Located just over the highway bridge on Lake Street. A local favourite for sure.
Located just down the street...The Fryin’ Guys is the oldest “fish & chipper” in the Niagara area. The restaurant has been a staple of St. Catharines food scene for 70 years. We use an authentic English-style batter created in Ratby, England in 1908.
The Fryin' Guys
155a Lake St
Located just down the street...The Fryin’ Guys is the oldest “fish & chipper” in the Niagara area. The restaurant has been a staple of St. Catharines food scene for 70 years. We use an authentic English-style batter created in Ratby, England in 1908.
Our neighbourhood pizza place, located just at the end of the street. Check out their website for take-out coupons.
Maestro's Pizzeria
144 Lake St
Our neighbourhood pizza place, located just at the end of the street. Check out their website for take-out coupons.
A chain restaurant, but quick, fresh and delicious!
Burrito Boyz
224 St Paul St
A chain restaurant, but quick, fresh and delicious!
Located in downtown St Catharines, Wind now has online ordering!
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Wind Japanese and Thai
131 King St
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Located in downtown St Catharines, Wind now has online ordering!
Delicious Pizza with many VEGAN options!
Bella Noella's
159 St Paul St
Delicious Pizza with many VEGAN options!

Beer

Some local craft brews here in Niagara...
Stunning beer facility in the heart of Wine country. Delicious nibbles and very unique brews . Very cool to check out the Hops growing on-site during the summer months
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Bench Brewing Company
3991 King St
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Stunning beer facility in the heart of Wine country. Delicious nibbles and very unique brews . Very cool to check out the Hops growing on-site during the summer months
A little hidden and out of the way. Kame and Kettle is located further south in Fonthill. Small, yet many beer options. My personal favourite is their Kolsch. Order some snack and tuck in to some trivia games!
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Kame & Kettle Beer Works
25 Pelham Town Square
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A little hidden and out of the way. Kame and Kettle is located further south in Fonthill. Small, yet many beer options. My personal favourite is their Kolsch. Order some snack and tuck in to some trivia games!
Certainly a local favourite! Very charming brewery located in a church in Niagara on the Lake. Great beer hall feel. Yummy eats and delicious beer. Their Black Lager is divine!
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Silversmith Brewing Company
1523 Niagara Stone Rd
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Certainly a local favourite! Very charming brewery located in a church in Niagara on the Lake. Great beer hall feel. Yummy eats and delicious beer. Their Black Lager is divine!
Located in Niagara on the Lake. Oast is recognized as the Big Red Barn. Barn Raiser Country Ale is their most famous, but some really cool beers being crafted here. Patio and lots of entertainment as well!
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Niagara Oast House Brewers - Craft Brewery in Niagara On The Lake
2017 Niagara Stone Rd
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Located in Niagara on the Lake. Oast is recognized as the Big Red Barn. Barn Raiser Country Ale is their most famous, but some really cool beers being crafted here. Patio and lots of entertainment as well!
The newest brewery in town! A beautiful converted warehouse with unique beers and tasty nibbles. About a 5 minute drive from the Fitzgerald House
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Cold Break Brewing
193 St Paul St W
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The newest brewery in town! A beautiful converted warehouse with unique beers and tasty nibbles. About a 5 minute drive from the Fitzgerald House
Worth the drive to Niagara Falls. Some very tasty beer and good eats too!
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Counterpart Brewing
3659 Stanley Ave
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Worth the drive to Niagara Falls. Some very tasty beer and good eats too!