St. Thomas aka The Railway City is exploding with flavour! Whether you love coffee and craft beer or fantastic sweet treats and pizza, you’ll find it here.
Elgin County & St. Thomas are overflowing with places to explore, from unique farm markets and local restaurants to charming wineries — perfect for your next weekend road trip.
Let’s roll.
Stop 1: Streamliners Espresso Bar
Where: 767 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON. (View Map)
First stop- put a little perk in your step with a trip to Streamliners Espresso Bar. Stocking locally-sourced products like Las Chicas, a St. Thomas-roasted coffee and Woodstock’s Habitual Chocolate for their hot chocolate, you can feel good about supporting the local economy as you sip away.
Crafting rich and creamy hot chocolates, brilliant and coffee-forward cappuccinos and more, this is more than just a coffee shop. It’s a hidden gem. Their bright cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy catching up with friends, catching up on work emails or just chilling out a little.
Plus don’t forget about the mural out back! Created by local artist Andrew Lewis, it’s a colourful welcome on gray and sunny days alike!
Stop 2: Caps Off Brewing
Where: 767 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON. (View Map)
Psst! Want to grab a beer where the locals do? This is your spot.
Started as a home brewing adventure, this teeny tiny brewery has major heart. Grab a seat in their tap room as you enjoy a flight or bundle up and head outside to the patio!
We loved the warmth of this brewery as everyone seemed to know each other…we also loved the Drop of a Hat IPA. Just sayin’.
Stop 3: Railway City Brewing
Where: 130 Edward St, St Thomas, ON. (View Map)
A classic named for the city it calls home, Railway City Brewing has been open since 2008 when they were located downtown. After making the switch to a bigger spot in 2013, Railway City has continued to serve some tasty craft beers made right in-house.
They also host some pretty cool events and workshops, including “Brewniversity” where guests learn about the brewing process.
Our insider scoop? Ask them to combine their Black Coal Stout with their Orange Creamsicle Ale (or the cherry-vanilla) for a truly tasty combo. They may look at you like you have two heads, but trust us, it’s worth it.
Stop 4: Elgin Harvest
Where: 400 Sunset Dr, St Thomas, ON. (View Map)
What if we told you one of the best pizzas in the province was nestled into the road leading from St. Thomas to Port Stanley? This wood-fired beauty can only truly be appreciated with your taste buds, so come on down!
Elgin Harvest, run by Chef Cindy Bircham, started back in 2012 when Cindy used to bring her wood-fired oven around from place to place, serving up tasty ‘za for the masses (coincidentally, one of those places was Railway City).
With an epic line-up of Ontario-based spirits like Dillon’s gin and tonics and beer from London Brewing Coop, as well as art by local artists on the wall, Cindy’s love for local shines in everything she does.
Of course, that includes the pizza. We enjoyed their classic Bee Sting pizza, which features tomato, salami, ricotta cheese, basil pesto, mozzarella, spiced honey and…oh crap, now we’re drooling.
Stop 5: The Ice Box
Where: 125 Ross St, St Thomas, ON. (View Map)
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At the end of the night, we hope you’re feeling wonderfully full but also saved room for a little icy treat. The Ice Box in downtown St. Thomas serves amazing cones and cups of small-batch ice cream and gelato that are sure to end your night in an extra-sweet way.
Have fun!
We hope you have a delicious time!
