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The Local Restaurant focuses on a food philosophy where everything is made fresh from scratch, teaching our students the value of creating food and service experiences with care and respect. Providing our students with experiential learning, we strive to always offer our guests a personalized experience. We appreciate your on-going support and patience. In lieu of gratuities, we accept donations.  Donations go towards a Centennial College student scholarship.

Beverage Menu

  • From the Cafe

    Cappuccino/Latte   $4.00

    Espresso                   $2.25

    Coffee                       $3.00

    Pluck Tea                  $2.00

  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Black River Juice            $3.50                            (pear, orange, apple cranberry) 

    Blue Sky Soda                 $2.00                            (cola, ginger, root beer)

    Craft Soda                       $3.50                              (seasonal selection)

  • Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

    Hibiscus Sunrise             $4.00                              southbrook berry syrup, orange juice, soda

    Main Squeeze                 $4.00                              lavender syrup, black river lemonade, soda

    Refresher                        $4.00                              cucumber, lemon, orange, strawberry, mint, simple syrup, blue sky gingerale

  • Craft Beer & Cider

    Lost Craft Revivale Ale (473mL)             $6.00

    Black Oak Nut Brown (473ml)                $6.00

    Ace Hill Pilsner (473mL)                           $6.00

    Ernest Cider Dry (473mL)                        $6.00

    Rubee (473mL)                                          $6.00     cranberry & tart cherry

    Wild Blueberry (473mL)                           $6.00     seasonal flavour

  • Cocktails

    White Sangria                                         $6.00
    apricot brandy, white wine, orange juice, pineapple juice, seasonal fruit, gingerale

    Red Sangria                                             $6.00
    apricot brandy, red wine, orange juice, pineapple juice, seasonal fruit, gingerale

    Blueberry Lavender Mojito                    $6.00
    prince edward island lavender syrup, blueberries, mint, rum lime, soda

    Watermelon Margarita                           $6.00
    watermelon juice, lime, simple syrup,            tequila

    The Local Caesar (1oz)                            $6.00

    Mimosa (3oz)                                            $5.00

  • Wine

    Adamo Estate House White Wine                        $5.50 gl/ $27.00 btl

    Adamo Estate House Red                                      $5.50 gl/ $27.00 btl

Buffet Style Lunch

Introducing The Local Cafe and Restaurant where globally influenced meets locally created. Come join us for a Market Style Buffet experience, Monday to Friday and enjoy a variety of salads, platters and cold offerings along with the entrée of your choice. All prepared and plated by our talented culinary students and Chefs.

  • Thursday, September, 6th, to Friday, September 28th

    We will be offer a beautiful buffet featuring a rotating menu of creative buffet options such as our locally sourced salad station, made fresh pizza, pastas, sweet treats, and much more. Dessert are prices separately.

     

    • Buffet Price 12.50

  • GARDEN HARVEST

    Arugula Roast Pear and Sundried      Cranberry Salad

    The Local House Greens with house dressing Barley and Vegetable Salad

    BREAD

    Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

    PIZZA

    Pizza Margherita mozzarella, basil    parmesan cheese

    CHEF’S GRILL

    Roast Chicken with onion brioche dressing and mushroom pan gravy

  • GLOBAL CUISINE
    Braised Steak served with red wine sauce

    Yellow Split Pea and Vegetable Curry with cucumber riata

    Fried Crispy Bean Curd with stir fried sugar snap peas and cashews

    SIDES
    Hungarian Potatoes Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice

    Roasted Ontario Beefsteak Tomatoes

    DESSERT

    Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

    Ontario Plum Gratin with Chantilly crème

    Duet of Local Homemade Sorbets

Dinner Menu

We provide dining in a casual, friendly and comfortable setting.The restaurant offers a wide variety of cuisine, blending fresh ingredients with imaginative presentations, personal service and outstanding value.

  • Starters

    HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD $7                         basil purée, stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic vinegar

    THE LOCAL GREEN SALAD $6                          locally sourced greens, sherry vinaigrette, ontario radishes, smoked sunflower seeds

    SIZZLING SHRIMP SKILLET $9                          sustainable shrimp, garlic butter, lemon, fresh bread

    PITA & DIPS $8                                                    an ever-changing selection of pita and dips, ask your server for today’s selection

  • Pizza

    MARGHERITA PIZZA $10                               tomato sauce, fior di latte, semi-cured tomatoes, basil pesto 

    DANFORTH PIE $10                                    oregano marinated chicken, feta cheese, eggplant puree, black olives

  • Mains

    THE LOCAL BEEF BURGER $14                          cheddar cheese, crispy onions, special sauce, brioche bun choice of house salad or fries

    THE LOCAL STEAK & FRIES $22                        twelve ounce new york striploin steak, house cut fries, house made ketchup

    CHICKEN SUPREME $18                                      grilled corn and jalapeño succotash, sweet potato pavé, and buttermilk dressing

    BBQ BABY BACK RIBS $19                                creamy coleslaw, hushpuppies, chipotle barbecue sauce

    ONTARIO PICKEREL $18                                  stewed fresh tomato, basil, confit potato

    HOUSE MADE RIGATONI $14                            mushroom ragu, chili, ricotta salata

Brunch Service

Saturday and Sunday

The Local is proud to offer our extensive weekend brunch buffet featuring a rotating menu of creative brunch options such as our locally sourced salad station, made to order omelettes, pastas, sweet treats, carved meats and much more.  Buffet Price $18.00

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