EXECUTIVE CHEF LILIAN CARDOSO AND OUR TALENTED CULINARY TEAM HAVE CREATED SEASONAL MENUS THAT SHOWCASE LOCAL PRODUCTS WHILE INCORPORATING GLOBAL FLAVOURS AND TECHNIQUES
Our menus change often so be sure to check back and see what’s new!
Menu
SEASONAL AND SUSTAINABLE IS OUR
FOOD PHILOSOPHY
Beverage
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Artisan Water
2.75
Peach Ginger Refresher
3.00
peach puree, orange juice, ginger beer
Virgin Local Caesar
3.00
Clamato juice, Worcestershire, tabasco, lime, celery salt
Boylan Sugar Cane Soda
3.00
choose from cola, ginger ale, orange flavours
Black River Juice
3.50
choose from orange, apple cider, lemonade
Sparkling Mineral water
2.75
Craft Beers & Cider
Rockwell Pilsner
6.00
The Collingwood Brewery, Collingwood ON 473ml
Captain's Log Lager
6.00
Cameron's Brewing Co., Oakville ON 473ml
Ellesmere Amber Ale
6.00
Common Good Beer Company, Scarborough ON 473ml
Ransack The Universe IPA
6.00
Collective Arts Brewing, Hamilton ON 473ml
Hex Press Dry Cider
6.00
Two Blokes Cider, Seagrave ON 473ml
Crafted Cocktails
The Local Sangria
6.00
choose red or white wine, mixed with apricot brandy, orange and pineapple juice, ginger ale and fresh fruit
Peach Mojito
6.00
rum, peach puree, lime, muddled mint, ginger ale
Orange Pineapple Mimosa
6.00
orange and pineapple juice, sparkling wine
The Local Caesar
vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire, tabasco, lime, celery salt
Ontario Wines
Riesling Pinot Grigio, House Wine Co., VQA Niagara
5oz 6.00
8oz 9.00
Bottle 28.00
Cabernet Shiraz, House Wine Co., VQA Niagara
5oz 6.00
8oz 9.00
Bottle 28.00
Brut Cava Clasico
5oz 8.00
Codorniu, Spain
Lunch and Dinner
Dine with us and contribute to a meaningful hands-on learning experience for our students! All main courses include freshly baked bread, choice of one side dish and a dessert!
Reservations are recommended, and walk-in guests are accepted based on availability. Reservations can be made by phone 416-289-5000 ext. 6897 or by clicking on the book now button at the top of this page.
Main Courses
Cornmeal crusted bc snapper, pan fried, celery root remoulade, lemon, chervil
$21.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich, lettuce, tomato, chipotle ranch, sweet potato bun
$17.00
Slow roasted beef tacos, corn tortilla, pico de gallo, avocado emulsion, cilantro
$16.00
Lamb Pappardelle, house-made lamb ragu, mascarpone, eggplant, chilies, Pecorino Romano
$18.00
Margherita Pizza, tomato sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil
$15.00
Cabbage Rolls, cranberry beans, lentils, caramelized onions, smoked tomato sauce, cashew cream
$15.00
Desserts
Espresso Chocolate cake, beetroot chocolate cake, ganache, caramelized banana, chocolate crumble, candied pecan, coconut caramel
Vanilla Panna Cotta, vanilla pudding, mixed berries compote
NY Cheesecake, philadelphia cheesecake, mint macerated lemon, orange supreme, vanilla streusel
Strawberry & Rhubarb Pavlova, compote, white chocolate cream, Italian meringue
Side Dishes
Harissa Carrots, house made harissa parsley labneh, crispy chickpeas, mint
Arugula Salad, apple, walnuts, grapes, Toscano cheese, lemon thyme vinaigrette
thai salad, mango, cucumber, peppers, carrot, cabbage, cilantro, peanut lime dressing
Borscht, red beet stew, spicy sausage, toasted caraway, dill, sour cream, croutons
mushroom arancini, mozzarella, pumpkin seed pesto, microgreens
Fresh cut fries, sea salt & rosemary, house made ketchup
Brunch
The Local Cafe and Restaurant will be open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday beginning January 21, 2023. Brunch will look different than it has in the past, with an a la carte menu of main dishes, and freshly baked pastries and desserts available buffet style for everyone to enjoy. Fair trade, organic coffee and a selection of Pluck teas are also included.
BRUNCH MAIN COURSES
The Local Classic Breakfast
$19.00
scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, toasted house-baked bread, whipped butter, home fries and vegetables
Eggs Benedict
$21.00
2 poached eggs, choice of bacon or smoked salmon, house-made English muffin, Hollandaise sauce, home fries and vegetables
Eggs Florentine
$20.00
2 poached eggs, sautéed spinach, house-made English muffin, Hollandaise sauce, home fries and vegetables
Chimichurri Steak and Eggs
$28.00
6 oz grilled steak, chimichurri, 2 sunny-side-up eggs, home fries, chipotle lime aioli, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, toasted house-baked bread, whipped butter
Falafel Plate
$21.00
house-made chickpea fritters, tahini sauce, baked tomato, avocado, home fries and vegetables
Chicken & Waffles
$23.00
house-made Belgian waffles, buttermilk fried chicken, creamy coleslaw, spicy maple butter sauce
Croque Madame Sandwich
$20.00
toasted house-baked bread, smoked ham, Gruyère cheese, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard aioli, Bechamel sauce, sunny-side-up egg, garden salad and home fries
Mediterranean Shakshuka
$21.00
served with two eggs, homemade focaccia, tahini, yogurt and a side of salad
Basket of fresh baked goods
$7.00
A selection of freshly baked muffins, scones and cookies
Fair trade, organic coffee, Pluck tea and a selection of specialty pastries and desserts are included with purchase of a brunch main course
The Local Market
We are now offering chef-prepared frozen meals to take home! These items are great to have on hand in your fridge or freezer for an easy meal throughout the week. Visit our cafe and see what new and exciting items are available.