Spend this summer indulging your sweet side at Best Desserts Talk of the Town Award-winner, ASTA Dough!

This new addition to Kerr Village has been in high demand as cookie monsters everywhere flock for a taste of their edible cookie dough.

Fiend on this forbidden childhood treat with flavours like s’mores, rosewater and white chocolate, strawberry shortcake and classic cookie dough. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, and all products are made with organic ingredients, fairtrade chocolate and natural colours.

Grab a hot drink, some soft serve or mini truffles to tide you over until your next trip.

Craving some baked goods instead? Just walk down the street for a treat from The Sweetest Thing, Best Desserts runner-up!

You won’t want to miss their ever-changing selection of personalized cakes and confections, snickerdoodle sammies, lemon meringue cupcakes, cheddar buttermilk scones and more!

Save room for savoury and sweet at Best Desserts second runner-up Buca di Bacco!

This Downtown Oakville staple specializes in classic Italian dishes with a dessert menu that includes traditional treats like polenta cake, chocolate focaccia bread pudding, and bombolini!

Thank you so much to everyone who voted! We will be announcing our next category on July 1, 2019 over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

2019 Talk of the Town Awards: Best Desserts

1. ASTA Dough
2. The Sweetest Thing
3. Buca Di Bacco
4. Mad Hatter Tea Co.
5. Sugar Suite Cakes

This post is provided by Visit Oakville. For more information about the Visit Oakville 2019 Talk of the Town Awards, visit visitoakville.com.

We’re moving into hamburger month this May, so start salivating for the perfect patties produced at Best Burger 2019 Talk of the Town Award winner, The King’s Arms!

This Downtown Oakville staple’s hand pressed 8oz chuck brisket patties have made their mark on the local community because of their fresh, juicy and flavourful quality and the fact that they are half price on Sundays.

You’ll have no trouble digging into their OMG burger topped with OMG sauce, sautéed onions, mushrooms, swiss cheese and a panko bread onion ring or their Bacon Bad burger loaded with maple Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce, bacon and cheddar.

Watch the game, play pool, dance and fill your belly at this uniquely modern take on an old fashion British pub “where you’re a stranger but once!”.  

Don’t eat meat? You can find a magnificent vegan meal at Best Burger runner-up Boon Burger!

These 100% plant-based creations are made fresh daily, full of flavour and healthy to boot. Sink into savoury spices with the Sriracha Ranch burger or add a little crunch to your selection with the bbq corn chip-adorned South West Crunch burger. 

Our third-place establishment is no slouch either! Downtown Oakville’s BRU is the perfect place to grab a burger and a beer after work, before a show or just because.

Their gourmet Bru Burger is served as a double patty with special sauce, American cheese, pickles and iceberg lettuce on a potato bun. Find your perfect pairing with a selection from their unparalleled craft beer menu featuring over 15 Ontario breweries and premium imports.

Thank you so much to everyone who voted! We will be announcing our next category on May 1, 2019 over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

2019 Talk of the Town Awards: Best Burger

1. The King’s Arms
2. Boon Burger Cafe
3. BRU
4. Harpers Landing
5. The Works

For more information about the Visit Oakville 2019 Talk of the Town Awards, visit visitoakville.com.

*this article was provided by visitoakville.com

Take it over easy this April at 2019 Best Brunch Talk of the Town Award-winner, The Crêpe Kitchen!

This rustic-chic family-run business has been a staple in Downtown Oakville since 2009, serving up a deliciously fresh menu of sweet and savoury crêpes.

Wake up with flavourful favourites like the Farmer’s Pick, the Cheesy Pesto, the Three Mushroom’s and the Dreamy (only available on weekends), or sample something sweet with the Dulce de Leche, the Crêpe Suchard, the Strawberry Tart Crêpe and many more.

Don’t skip their famous French Onion Soup or Croque Monsieur either, as you and your brunch buddies are transported to the streets of Paris through a single bite.

Do you prefer a plant-based menu? Try Best Brunch runner-up, Dar Nabati!

This Middle Eastern cafe serves up some delicious brunch options including a Middle Eastern platter, classic waffles, vegan fried eggs, bakon, home fries and more! You’ll feel good indulging in this meal, as all items at this Downtown Oakville staple are egg-free, dairy-free, preservative-free and refined sugar-free.

Make it Mediterranean at Ricarda’s jazz brunch!

This recent addition to Downtown Oakville has taken home third place honours in this month’s Talk of the Town Awards with their sensational Sunday all-you-can-eat jazz brunch! Pick from seafood and pastry platters or skip right to the menu for local favourites like Shakshouka, Porchetta Sandwiches, Toulon Flatbreads or Moroccan Cornish Hen.

Thank you so much to everyone who voted! We will be announcing our next category on April 1, 2019 over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

2019 Talk of the Town Awards: Best Brunch

1. The Crêpe Kitchen
2. Dar Nabati
3. Ricarda’s
4. Kerr Street Cafe
5. La Parisienne Crêperie

For more information about the Visit Oakville 2019 Talk of the Town Awards, visit visitoakville.com.

*this article was provided by visitoakville.com

Looking for a place that can cater to the whole family this March Break? Get a lot of bang for your buck at Boon Burger Cafe, Visit Oakville’s 2019 Talk of the Town Award-winner for Best Kid’s Menu!

Kids can take matters into their own hands at this vegan burger joint by customizing their burgers or selecting from a menu featuring veggie dogs, grilled cheese, soup, chic’n strips, salad and more.

You won’t feel guilty indulging the family in a burger and fries at Boon, as their entire menu features 100% vegan plant-based options. This environmentally conscious location has also eliminated all plastic, opting for takeout cups and straws made from biodegradable cornstarch.

Turn up the heat at Bronte Village’s The Firehall, where kids feast for free on Mondays! This local staple took second place honours in this month’s Talk of the Town Awards with a flavourful kid’s menu featuring pizzas, pasta dishes, wings, quesadillas and more! 

Stir up some sizzle with the most important meal of the day at Downtown Oakville’s Sunnyside Grill, second-runner up for the “Best Kid’s Menu” title. Kids can sink their teeth into pancakes, french toast or a hearty breakfast bundle featuring eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast.

Thank you so much to everyone who voted! We will be announcing our next category on March 1, 2019 over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

2019 Talk of the Town Awards: Best Kid’s Menu

1. Boon Burger Cafe
2. Firehall
3. Sunnyside Grill
4. Harper’s Landing
5. Adonis

For more information about the Visit Oakville 2019 Talk of the Town Awards, visit visitoakville.com.

*this article was provided by visitoakville.com

Pull out all the stops for the one you love this Valentine’s Day with a dinner at Jonathans, Talk of the Town Award-winner for Best Fine Dining!

This award-winning restaurant has been serving up incredible dishes in Downtown Oakville for 30 years, becoming one of the most well-known fine dining establishments in town.

Reserve a table in one of their seven fine dining rooms and treat yourself to dynamic dishes such as fresh Australian lamb rack, roasted butternut squash risotto and orange-fig crème brûlée paired with a drink from their unparalleled wine list.

Fancy some French food? Take a trip to Paris right in the heart of Downtown Oakville with a meal at Hexagon, a modern French restaurant that has taken second place in this fine dining duel. Indulge your taste buds with these tantalizing twists on classic French cuisine.

You can also cozy up with an Italian spread at Cucci, Oakville’s third-favourite fine dining restaurant! Bring your date down to Bronte Village for a four course Italian adventure featuring dishes such as lobster linguini, roasted veal chop saltimbocca and osso bucco.

Thank you to everyone who participated! Visit Oakville will be announcing the next category on Feb. 1, 2019 over Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.

2019 Talk of the Town Awards: Best Fine Dining

1. Jonathans
2. Hexagon
3. Cucci
4. Seasons
5. Ricarda’s

For more information about the Visit Oakville 2019 Talk of the Town Awards, visit visitoakville.com.

Congratulations to Vereda Central Coffee Roasters for winning the title of Oakville’s best café as voted by the public!

Mad Hatter Tea Co. followed closely in second while Taste of Columbia – Fair Trade Coffee and Gift Shop nabbed the third spot.

Vereda Central Coffee Roasters might be new to Kerr Village, but they have sure made their mark by serving a host of terrific teas, hearty hot chocolates and freshly roasted coffee straight from the heart of Colombia.

Their pastries and desserts are also knockouts and their cozy upstairs alcove is available to rent for small gatherings, meetings or parties. Stay warm this winter and stop by this award-winning café for a cup of Oakville’s best. 

Mad Hatter Tea Co. is also a beloved Kerr Village staple that makes all of their organic fair-trade loose leaf tea blends in-house and specializes in creating one-of-a-kind High Tea experiences. Stop by for a takeaway, sit down for the full Mad Hatter experience or book a private party at this wacky wonderland.

Exploring Bronte Village? Stop by Taste of Colombia – Fair Trade Coffee and Gift Shop for hot drinks made with 100% organic, fair trade, shade-grown, bird-friendly espresso arabica beans! Sit down and take in the Colombian culture through song, dance and drink.

Thank you so much to everyone who voted! Visit Oakville will be announcing their next category on Jan. 1, 2019 over Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.

2019 Talk of the Town Awards: Best Cafe

1. Vereda Central Coffee Roasters
2. Mad Hatter Tea Co. 
3. Taste of Colombia – Fair Trade Coffee and Gift Shop
4. Marylebone Café + Creamery
5. Tribeca Coffee Co.

For more information about the Visit Oakville 2019 Talk of the Town Awards, visit visitoakville.com.