12 Gourmet Food Stores

Updated on Oct 18, 2023

Here are some places where you'll be in for a treat, find nice delicacies... and where you'll come back!

By Nathalie Rivard and Editorial Team

Chocolats Vanden Eynden

Calling all chocolate lovers! A stop at this lovely chocolate shop is essential, if only to get your hands on the Cantons-de-l’Est box. It includes dark chocolate bars stuffed with cream or caramel infused with local flavours, including lavender from Bleu Lavande and ice wine from Le Cep d’Argent.
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Érablière Bernard

No matter the season, you’ll be able to enjoy the Érablière Bernard boutique’s delicious maple products (you must try their Nammy doughnuts). You can also choose among their many prepared meals, from meat pies to fruit pies and cakes, as well as vegetable gratins, soups, pasta and marinades. A fine range of ready-to-eat dishes, great for making your life easier in the kitchen.
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La Station Cheese Shop

Cheese, cheese and more cheese, including (organic!) award-winners like Hatley Road, Alfred Le Fermier and Comtomme. Of course, there’s also an array of other local products to peruse, including many maple-based treats. Finally, since La Station is a cheese factory, after all, why not take the time to learn about the art of cheesemaking—and enjoy a few samples, too.
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Épicerie-Café Dunham

Part restaurant, part gourmet grocery store, you’ll find plenty of homemade dishes (both fresh and flash frozen) to enjoy at home—a wholesome and delicious alternative to what you’ll find in grocery stores. The shop also offers an array of craft beers, local wines and gourmet items.
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Milton Cidery

Cidery Milton’s store can’t be missed. It’s the perfect spot to stock up on pâtés and pies, plus cider, poultry, honey, apple-based products and a plethora of other gourmet goodies, including the famous Apple Sugar Cream Pie. Make it an afternoon by grabbing a bite at the bistro and, in the fall, picking some apples in the orchard.
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Vignoble du Ruisseau

You’ll find more than just great tasting wines here! Spirits and maple products, vinaigrettes, condiments, seasonings, spreads, ciders, fine tableware accessories gift wrapping ideas… You’ll want to buy them all when we visit this lovely Dunham vineyard boutique!
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The Shop at Fromagerie de la Nouvelle-France

The reputation and popularity of the cheeses handcrafted by siblings Marie-Chantal and Jean-Paul Houde is well established. After all, their products, especially sheep milk varieties, consistently take home top honours at cheese competitions. Now, they have a storefront in the heart of their village of Racine. Drop by to buy cheese, of course, as well as delicious maple-flavoured sheep yogurt and other gourmet treats. In the summer, visit on Saturday morning to also enjoy the village’s Marché Locavore.
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The Shop at Abbaye St-Benoit-du-Lac

Looking for terroir flavours? Your prayers will be answered in the basement of Abbaye Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, a veritable treasure trove of otherworldly delights including cheeses, jams, chocolates and compotes handmade by the Abbey’s resident monks. You’ll even find artisanal liquors! Visit in the fall and you can also pick your own apples and pears in the on-property orchards.
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Verger Champêtre

If you have a sweet tooth, you must stop at this picture-perfect farmhouse in the Granby region. The homemade fudge is to die for! And once you’re there, why not make a day of it? There are plenty of activities for the entire family, including a petting farm, safari and lots of u-pick options in the warmer months.
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Gourmande Boutique

This boutique is a must in Sherbrooke, which gives pride of place to local products from the Cantons. Honey, dressings, terrines, caramels, maple products, spices, herbal teas ... you'll find a ton of products made by local and regional artisans. They also have great gift boxes.
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Jardin des Sens

Located on the same site as Savon des Cantons, the boutique Jardin des Sens offers you a fine selection of products made with sea buckthorn, a small orange coloured berry loaded with vitamins. You’ll also discover a great variety of olive oils, balsamic vinegar, spices, terrines … and so much more!
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Ferme Beaulieu

A stop at Waterville’s Ferme Beaulieu is sure to please—especially if you’re hungry. Follow the aroma of bread freshly baked in the outdoor wood oven, then step inside the expansive farmhouse to prepare a proper feast. You’ll find everything from home-cooked meals and pastries to seasonal fruit and veggies. Happiness guaranteed!
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