Restaurants in Elora and Fergus

This inn is located in a former gristmill that was built in 1870 and operated until 1974. This explains both its rustic charm and its idyllic view of the Grand River and the Elora Gorge itself. The dining room is a treat: While the seasonally driven menu is relatively short, it…

Located in the heart of Fergus, the inn’s main house is an excellent example of 1860s architecture. The stone imported from Scotland is complemented by intricate ironwork, walnut banisters, and newel posts. It was built by the Honorable Admiral Ferguson as a residence, but also…

This cozy, two-story cafe can be a challenge to squeeze into during a summer weekend, when the half-dozen tables are perennially bogarted, mostly by locals, who love to settle in for the long haul with a book and a chai latte. There’s a reason snagging a seat here can be a bear: The…

It’s a pocket-sized grab-and-go joint that does one thing, and one thing only, but they do it so well that people have been known to expend a quarter tank of gas just to pop by and grab a few orders of the amazing fish and chips. The skin-on fries are fresh-cut, never frozen, and are…