We’re your one stop shop for finding the freshest local food in Windsor Essex all year long – check out the list below for items that are ALWAYS in season in our region and ALWAYS fresh! Click on any of the websites below to explore more about any of our producers.
Greenhouse
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens
1550 Rd. 3 E, Kingsville
Garden Centre 10am - 5pm, Restaurant 10am - 6pm
519-326-3287
A tropical wonderland for the whole family. Open year-round, offering exotic plants, cacti and succulents, home decor, petting zoo, indoor 18 hole mini golf and an arcade. The restaurant specializes in broasted chicken, pizza and donuts.
Five Star Organics
1652 Union Ave, Kingsville
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Five Star Organics is located in Ruthven, we offer year round organic produce such as Eggplant, Cucumbers, Peppers and Tomatoes.
Mushrooms
The Magical Mushroom Hub
879 Walker Rd., Windsor
Please refer to website
519-890-1714
We specialize in Exotic, Wild & Medicinal Mushrooms & Everything Truffles. Join us as we explore The Power of Mushrooms and the Magical Kingdom of Fungi that helps our Health and the Health of our Planet. Freshly picked Mushrooms are available daily.
Honey
Anderdon Bee Co.
3491 Concession Rd. 3 N, Amherstburg
Fri-Saturday: 11am-5pm, Mon-Thursday: By appointment only
519-819-8077
Come visit our multi-generational beekeeping operation located just outside the Town of Amherstburg. We sell raw honey that is harvested from our hives dispersed throughout Essex County. Our local honey is regarded as some of the tastiest around!
Hawksview Honey
2017 Concession Rd #2, Harrow
Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm
519-995-7233
Is a Bee Apiary that promotes a holistic and natural approach to farming, gardening and bee-keeping. We thrive to provide our customer with Good Quality honey, raised by our own bees. We sell honey products and Bee-keeping supplies.
Hidden Haven Farm
7212 County Rd. 50 W, Amherstburg
Daily: 9am-6pm
226-347-6970
Our focus is on providing healthful, chemical-free food to our community while working to enhance the environment we are a part of. Seasonally, our farm stand carries fruits, vegetables, flowers, free-range eggs and raw honey; all produced onsite at our farm.
Melegs Lakeview Orchard
166 Arner Townline (Cty Rd 23), Kingsville
May - November. Thursday: 1pm-5pm
519-733-4857
U-Pick & ready picked berries & apples. In our farm market - apple cider, cider vinegar, honey, doughnuts, pies, jams, fruits and vegetables. Corn maze. Check website or Facebook page for availability and picking dates.
Sun Parlor Honey
238 E County Road 14 (corner of the Graham Sdrd and Cty Rd 14), Cottam
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: Closed
519-839-4000
Five generations of our family have been keeping bees since 1916. Come out and visit us and while you are here purchase our fresh local award winning honey and see the bees at work!
Wagner Orchards and Estate Winery
1222 Lakeshore Road 103, Maidstone
Daily 10am – 6pm
519-723-4807
Pick your own apples! Hormone and Antibiotic Free Beef and Pork, Raw Honey, Bakery, Winery, Cidery, Reception Room and Catering.
Wine
Aleksander Estate Winery
1542 County Road 34, Kingsville
Monday - Friday 11am - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm
519-326-2024
Aleksander Estate Winery's focus is on making small batch, high quality wines that capture and reflect the characteristics of each vintage. They have award winning white, red and fruit wines available. Their vineyard is nestled atop one of the highest points in Essex County and is naturally protected, which allows the grapes to grow and express each growing season. Family owned and operated, they use only grapes grown in their own vineyard and region to create wines that are truly unique in character and craftsmanship. Aleksander Estate Winery welcomes you to come and visit the tasting room at the vineyard and experience what they have to offer. Who knows, you just might discover your new favorite wine!
Black Bear Farms of Ontario Estate Winery
1137 County Road 20 West, Kingsville
Monday - Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm
519-733-6289
Black Bear Farms family estate winery specializes in fruit wines made from their very own berries and fruit. Come join them for a tasting and be pleasantly surprised. Be sure to take a bottle home to share with your family and friends as all fine wine should be enjoyed with good company!
Colio Estate Winery
1 Colio Drive, Harrow
Monday - Saturday 12 - 5pm
519-738-2241
Established in 1980, Colio Estate Winery was one of Ontario's first wineries. Located in Canada's warmest wine growing region near the sunny shores of Lake Erie, this award-winning winery is a must-see for those who want a memorable winery experience.
Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard
1425 Iler Road, Harrow
Retail Only: Friday 12 - 6pm, Saturday 12 - 4pm
519-738-4295
Located on 70 acres of land, Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant are a nature lovers haven. Enjoy a glass of award-winning wine, or a unique dining experience with beautiful views of the vineyards, wildlife and majestic sunsets.
CREW – Colchester Ridge Estate Winery
108 County Road 50 East, Harrow
Monday - Thursday 11am - 5pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm
519-738-9800
Newly expanded, family owned craft winery. Scenic views, wine, small plates, specialty food items and more!
Erie Shore Vineyard
410 County Rd 50 W, Harrow
Mon - Fri: 1pm - 6pm, Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: 12pm - 5pm
519-738-9858
Drop into the on-site store, or drive through pickup from one of the area's oldest wineries. Pick up a bottle of award-winning, estate grown wine to take home. Erie Shore Vineyard is a family owned and operated winery. We look forward to meeting you.
Muscedere Vineyards Estate Winery
7457 County Rd 18, Harrow
May-October, Daily 11am-6pm, November-April: Daily 11am-5pm
519-738-1145
Muscedere Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery, which hand-harvests only the best grapes from our vineyard to produce premium wines. We believe in small hand-crafted lots that allow us to treat each variety in each vintage with the utmost of attention and care to ensure true varietal character in each wine we release. Our commitment to quality is evidenced in our final products.
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
130 County Road 50E, Harrow
Winery open daily: 11am-6pm. Restaurant: Mon-Thurs: 12-5pm, Fri & Sat 12-8:30, Sun: 12-5pm
519-738-6111
Welcome to North 42. Award winning wines, sophisticated farm to table cuisine, elegant interiors, patio views, cozy fireplaces, magical gardens and Southern hospitality await you. We invite you to come unwind, create memories and taste the ultimate expression of farming.
Oxley Estate Winery
533 County Road 50 E, Harrow
Daily: 11am - 5pm
519-738-3264
Oxley is known for its small lot, fruit-forward wines and its food - sourced locally and prepared fresh year-round. Visit our renovated 1920 barn and relax in our lush gardens.
Paglione Estate Winery
724 County Rd 50 E, Harrow
Winery open Thursday & Friday: 4-8pm, Saturday: 12-8pm, Sunday: 1-6pm
519-738-0597
Paglione Estate Winery offers guests a unique experience, infused with Italian charm, in a warm, family atmosphere. Enjoy their old-world style of winemaking with their famous wood-fired pizza or traditional sharing plates, inspired by timeless family recipes. Complete your visit with a handmade gelato while relaxing on their sunny Mediterranean patio.
Pelee Island Winery
455 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville
Mon- Sat: 9am-6pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm
519-733-6551
As Canada’s southernmost winery, Pelee Island is home to our Winery Pavilion and 700+ acres of vineyards. Our mainland Winery is found in Kingsville. Both locations offer interactive tours/tastings, wine shops and live entertainment and casual fare offered seasonally.
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
7258 County Road 50 W, Harrow
Open daily: 11am-5pm
519-738-9253
The Mitchells warmly welcome you to Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Ontario's only beachfront Winery. We invite you to visit us and experience our warm hospitality. Now offering wine tasting flights, wine by the glass, picnic and grazing lunches to enjoy on our expansive natural settings. We have an incredible facility to celebrate your special wedding day! Our wines are also available across the province at LCBO and grocery stores or we can ship right to your door. We have been committed to growing and making wines of quality and character here for 28 years and we hope you can be a part of our story.
Viewpointe Estate Winery
151 County Road 50 East, Harrow
Summer Hours 11am - 6pm, Winter Hours 11am - 5pm
519-738-0690
Sitting on the shores of Lake Erie, enjoy lunch and a wine tasting under the pavilion before taking a stroll across the lakeside lawn. Crafting world-class wines from three estate vineyards, be sure to try Cabernet Franc and our signature Auxerrois.
Wagner Orchards and Estate Winery
1222 Lakeshore Road 103, Maidstone
Daily 10am – 6pm
519-723-4807
Pick your own apples! Hormone and Antibiotic Free Beef and Pork, Raw Honey, Bakery, Winery, Cidery, Reception Room and Catering.
Brewery
Banded Goose Brewing Co.
15 Main Street East, Kingsville
Wednesday/Thursday 4 - 8pm, Friday/Saturday 12 - 8pm, Sunday 12 - 4pm
519-733-9700
Banded Goose Brewing Co. is located in the heart of town on the Barrels, Bottles & Breweries Trail. BgB BEERS can be purchased in the retail store and online. Guests are invited to enjoy shareable street eats prepared by Blackjack GastroVan in the Taproom or on on Beer Garden Patio.
Cured Craft Brewing Co.
43 Mill St W, Leamington
Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-6pm. Saturday: 12pm-5pm
519-419-3822
Leamington’s only craft brewery prides itself on hand crafted, small batch, delicious tasting beers with amazing reviews. Located in a newly renovated heritage building in the heart of the uptown, our taproom and large patio serve delicious foods and beverages from local suppliers. We invite you to dine in or grab some beer to go from our retail store.
GL Heritage Brewing Company
8728 Howard Avenue, Amherstburg
Friday 3-9pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12-5pm
519-736-7361
Amherstburg’s 2018 New Business of the Year, GL Heritage Brewery is a family-owned brewhouse, beer patio and retail shop. Agricultural-based, GL Heritage offers award-winning, hand-craft beer and great local food. Family-friendly, pet-friendly, and home of the Amherstburg Farmers Market.
The Grove Brew House
12 Main St E, Kingsville
Daily 12pm - 8pm
519-712-8812
Located in the heart of Kingsville, Ontario, The Grove Brew House is a multi-award-winning craft brewery and restaurant that, at its core, is grounded in the values of heritage and local. Our heritage helped us recognize this region had stories to be told, so we took the time to listen. Today, we share the stories of when paradise was found by doing what we do best, bringing people together over craft beer and local food that everyone can enjoy.
Walkerville Brewery
525 Argyle Road, Windsor
Daily 11am - 6pm
519-254-6067
Walkerville Brewery is a local microbrewery handcrafting unique styles in small batches using quality ingredients; always delivering fresh, flavourful beers!
Flour
Meat
Big Oak Farms
1375 O’Brien Side Road, South Woodslee, Lakeshore
Daily 8am - 8pm
519-819-6465
Big Oak Farms Black Angus Beef - all the calves are born on the farm and pasture raised with feed produced by Big Oak Farms to ensure only the best quality and taste. You will not find comparable meat anywhere else! Big Oak Farms - from birth to butcher, we offer unsurpassed quality meat.
Bradt’s Butcher Block
34 Mill Street West, Leamington
Monday - Wednesday 9am - 6pm, Thursday/Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm
519-326-4871
Bradt's takes pride in the fact that they have sourced from and represented local farm products for over 35 years! Quality is of paramount importance and through the relationships they have built with local agricultural partners, they know that customers who choose to shop at Bradt's will enjoy the best that the region has to offer. From top grade meats, artisan cheeses, produce, breads, sweets and more, Bradt's is proud to help you put the best on your family's table.
Ewe Dell Family Farms
1282 Oriole Park Dr., Woodslee
Call first – Saturday mornings or by appointment
519-723-4456
Fresh, great tasting naturally fed lamb processed on our farm. Find us on Facebook. Order ahead by the piece or whole. Pick up Saturday mornings or by appointment.
Howling Hound Farms
6300 Walker Road, County Rd 11, Harrow
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm, Sunday: Available by appointment
519-738-3422
We are a sustainable family-run business in Harrow, Ontario selling pesticide-free free-range chicken eggs, duck eggs, native plants/seeds, pasture raised chickens and turkeys, and eco-friendly sewn items.
Hylander Farms
15829 County Road 8, Harrow
Daily: 9am-6pm
519-259-3027
Thank you for choosing Hylander Beef for your family. We practice Ontario beef husbandry standards, finishing our Angus beef with a balanced diet of grass and corn in order to provide our customers with aged savoury tender beef cuts.
Quinlan Farms
1647 Lakeshore Rd 203, Lakeshore
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
226-280-4134
We offer pasture pork, chicken and eggs. All raised on our farm where the animals spend their time out grazing on pasture. We offer full range of pork and chicken cuts and products. Check out our website for a full listing.
Wagner Orchards and Estate Winery
1222 Lakeshore Road 103, Maidstone
Daily 10am – 6pm
519-723-4807
Pick your own apples! Hormone and Antibiotic Free Beef and Pork, Raw Honey, Bakery, Winery, Cidery, Reception Room and Catering.