Ever found yourself in Orillia, scanning menus and wondering, ‘Is this really the top spot?’ Of course you have. Whether you’re a lifelong local or just passing through, you deserve the absolute best dining experience. That’s precisely why we’ve curated this definitive list for 2026.
Arby’s
$ | (705) 326-2667 | WEBSITE
Orillia has plenty of solid fast-food options. But Arby’s is something special. Every sandwich at this cheerful spot is satisfying and crave-worthy. The cheddar jalapeno sandwich with its perfect kick might seem like the star of the show, only to have the beef and cheddar meal arrive and make you feel things you didn’t think you could feel for roast beef. The menu will surprise people who think they’ve tried it all and please literally everyone.
When you’re sat in the bright dining room, with clean tables, family-friendly booths, and comfortable counter seating, there’s no way you’ll be able to pick a favourite until you’ve tried everything—especially with those curly fries on the side and an orange creamsicle milkshake in hand.
Burrito Guyz
$ | (249) 388-3021 | WEBSITE
Meals at Burrito Guyz come with an overwhelming side of satisfaction. At every counter, hands neatly wrap burritos, generous scoops of fillings are expertly layered, and friendly chatter is shared between bites of melted cheese. There’s much to love about this steady-paced Mexican spot in Orillia, and everyone naturally adjusts to its welcoming atmosphere. The clean, bright interior probably helps, and so too does the brilliant food.
Fresh, customizable ingredients are perfect alone, but even better with melted cheese on top of a wet burrito. The same goes for the restaurant itself: while loyal neighbors politely gather here regularly, you can happily enjoy Burrito Guyz’s friendly neighborhood feeling on your own.
Jillian’s Bakery
$ | (705) 345-3653 | WEBSITE
Jillian’s Bakery is Orillia’s most beloved bakery and the place in which we have most actively fantasised about holding both our birthday parties and holiday gatherings. It’s a charmingly decorated haven on Laclie Street that’s been proudly serving Boston Cream Pie, decadent cheesecake, and homemade bread since opening its doors.
Much of Jillian’s appeal is thanks to the owner herself, the baker who creates all the treats, but a large portion of its charm is in the fact that she’s here almost daily, arranging special orders like gender reveal cakes or chatting with regulars in the welcoming space.
Pita Pit
$ | (705) 329-0588 | WEBSITE
The counter at Pita Pit is the most reliable spot for a quick, satisfying meal in Orillia. But this place offers more than just convenience and consistency to the local dining scene.
The staff delivers service with genuine warmth—“everything fresh today, just made this morning”—with efficiency, one of the best falafel sandwiches around comes with toppings and sauces so vibrant they outshine any fast-casual competition (considerable), and every customer who steps up to order is treated like a regular. Case in point, the worker carefully assembling a gyro with the focus of a chef crafting a signature dish at a fine dining establishment.
This is less a fast-food joint and more a gathering place for Orillia’s most appreciative eaters.
Kathys Bakery
$ | (705) 327-0153 | WEBSITE
Just off the main drag in Orillia, in a cheerful strip mall with plenty of parking and no fuss, is a homegrown bakery doing its own delicious thing. At Kathy’s, savor butter tarts praised for being delicious and not overly sweet, with that light pastry, and investigate all manner of homemade treats, like the irresistible steak and mushroom pie. This bakery doesn’t just offer baked goods; it welcomes you with the kind owner’s care and keeps you coming back with every fresh item at the counter.
Whatever you do, don’t leave this welcoming spot without demolishing one of their meat pies. It’s the perfect taste of a small, independent business that goes to show Kathy’s is Orillia’s comforting food scene at its most genuine.
East Side Mario’s
$$ | (705) 329-2800 | WEBSITE
You can feel the warmth of East Side Mario’s before you walk in. The glow of family laughter and hum of celebration spill through the doors like a welcome you can’t resist. This Italian-American spot is a magnet for anyone who likes comfort and garlic parmesan. Inside, it’s all birthday parties, casual dinners, and effortlessly friendly servers who glide between tables dropping menu suggestions.
The garlic parmesan chicken wings are non-negotiable, the fresh pasta makes other options look basic, and you’re definitely getting at least two appetizers (the wings and whatever else your server recommends). You’ll end up chatting with neighboring tables and mentally compiling a list of family members you’d like to bring here.
Kenzington Burger Bar
$$ | (705) 558-2262 | WEBSITE
One visit to this cozy burger joint and you’ll feel like a perfectly grilled patty has taken up permanent residence in your memory, pushing aside nearly every other dining thought. But it’s not just those juicy burgers that are unforgettable at Kenzington, a local favorite in Orillia. It’s the crispy sweet potato fries, the satisfying crunch of the onion rings, and the friendly service that’s like a warm welcome on a chilly evening.
With live music on Saturdays creating a lively atmosphere, it’s a casual spot that’s ideal for hanging out with friends, or more importantly, an urgent rendezvous with those generous portions.
Webers
$ | (705) 325-3696 | WEBSITE
There’s no point beating around the bush with Webers: it’s the best all-round burger stop in Orillia. The burgers, from the classic cheeseburger to the loaded options, are awesome. The poutine is crispy and full of the aroma of fresh-cut fries. Yes, the highway-side location is consistent. And no, it isn’t fine dining service. But whether you squeeze into its renovated train cart or get a spot at the picnic tables in the green space, the food very quickly takes permanent residence in your brain.
Specifically the part that looks like a drive-thru and has different delicious meals efficiently turning 24/7.
Colborne Chinese Buffet
$ | (705) 259-8883 | WEBSITE
If you’ve grown accustomed to the usual takeout Chinese spots, it’s tempting to overlook another neighborhood joint. But Colborne Chinese Buffet is one of those places, complete with a $40 minimum delivery order, that will make you question whether culinary magic has been reborn in the form of honey garlic ribs. The Orillia restaurant is traditional in approach and honest in style, with Cantonese flavors playing a central role.
The combination of these elements—dishes like fresh Cantonese chow mein and irresistible delivery service to Westridge—makes Colborne Chinese Buffet a genuinely satisfying eating experience.
Wendy’s
$ | (705) 325-5550 | WEBSITE
Some fast food joints feel like they could exist anywhere, but Wendy’s in Orillia feels uniquely and perfectly suited to this lakeside town. The dining experience mixes classic American comfort food with consistently fresh ingredients, genuine quality, and unmistakable small-town Canadian hospitality.
The kitchen impresses with perfectly grilled Baconator burgers and crispy golden fries, while also delivering with hearty chili and surprisingly fresh salads that stand out in the fast food landscape. This is a purposefully straightforward experience with food that hits all the right notes. A reliable combination that, together, makes a restaurant that represents the best of Orillia’s casual dining scene.
Orillia Bakery & Deli
$ | (705) 326-5555 | WEBSITE
One bite of Orillia Bakery & Deli’s Italian crusty bread bun is all you need to be hooked. Maybe it’s the fresh-baked texture that crackles in your mouth. Maybe it’s the aroma where whiffs of warm yeast and golden crust travel up your nose before filling your soul. Either way, the friendly and helpful staff will make you want to come back weekly.
Orillia Bakery & Deli isn’t the most decked-out of spots—it’s got a simple counter for takeaway orders and a few basic tables—but it’s undoubtedly one of the most flavour-packed, especially when you top a sandwich as desired and grab a cold drink.
Royal Oak Restaurant
$ | (705) 326-9301 | WEBSITE
Orillia might be a small city, but at Royal Oak Restaurant everyone feels like they’re getting a big-city Chinese food experience. This local spot isn’t just liked, it’s genuinely cherished. Everything from family dinners to quick takeout orders are handled here, be it with a generous plate of General Tso’s chicken or over a steaming container of hot and sour soup. If reliable neighborhood gems were a thing, they would likely look like this.
All warm takeout containers and friendly staff ready with a smile. Royal Oak is the kind of place that makes you forget about fancier options, but it’s the consistent quality that you should pay most attention to at this Orillia restaurant. That and the 10% cash discount to finish.
The Lone Wolf Café
$ | WEBSITE
Orillia isn’t lacking in coffee shops but we’re confident that The Lone Wolf Café is the absolute crème de la crème. Everything at this cozy spot feels like it’s made to be sipped or savored. A bite into a blueberry scone, a spoon through the foam of a vanilla latte, a final nibble of a birthday cake cookie after the last drop of smooth banana foam cold brew.
Like all the true greats, it feels like you could stay in this welcoming space with its beautifully decorated interior and nice patio area forever. But like many greats, it isn’t as easy to find a seat as you would like. Try, try, and try again because The Lone Wolf Café is as delightful as they come.
The Pantry. Market + Cafe
$ | (705) 325-3280 | WEBSITE
The Pantry is modest in appearance, but far from it in flavor and atmosphere. It’s got a cozy, neighborhood edge, with a soundtrack of clinking coffee mugs and sizzling bacon, and friendly chatter in the background as the staff serves up incredible homemade sandwiches. But it’s softened by a warm, welcoming energy, partly thanks to Kate and the team, who’ll chat with you from behind the bustling counter where pastries are freshly baked and coffee is brewed just an arm’s reach away.
Everything hits here: light, flaky pastries, tender, juicy breakfast dishes, and hearty homemade meals at reasonable prices. The sandwiches are top-tier—the bread is fresh and warm, and layered with the perfect amount of fillings before being served alongside crisp home fries or a fresh salad.
Lot 88 Kitchen
$$ | (705) 325-8088 | WEBSITE
Lot 88 Kitchen in Orillia is that rarest of remodeled restaurants—one that makes you forget about the ‘special occasion’ label entirely. It’s welcoming, refined, and thrums with a confidence that can only be attained when you know how to cook steak this flawless.
As minutes, then an evening, pass within its pleasant atmosphere, the menu trots from signature Hot Stone steak to chicken fettuccine alfredo and beyond, each dish entirely satisfying and delicious in an entirely different way to the last.
Honestly, it’s a meal best experienced without spoilers but know that everything from the fun, tableside take on cooking your own steak on a lava stone, to the shaved beef mini yorkies that arrive with a waft of savory aroma adds up to an unforgettable meal worthy of a solid two-figure bill.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
$ | (705) 325-0034 | WEBSITE
If you haven’t stood in Dairy Queen’s crowded parking lot shovelling Oreo Cupfection into your mouth and sucking the last bits of brownie from a spoon that would make any dessert lover do a double take, you haven’t eaten ice cream properly in Orillia. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, a quick-bite spot with picnic tables under the trees, is the most reliable comfort food joint in town.
Its burgers marry a perfectly grilled exterior with juicy, flavorful interiors, while the chicken fingers surrender from their crispy coating almost immediately. Squeeze into the cramped inside dining area if you like or find your own space at the clean picnic tables outside. Either way, get extra fries. They’re better than gold.
Couchiching Craft Brewing Co
Bubbling, buzzing, lively, vibrant. They’re all fitting words when talking about sitting at Couchiching Craft Brewing Co’s patio. The perennially popular spot in Orillia has an energy that can only be understood when you’re settled at an outdoor table, head bowed over a Canadian Burger, with what feels like the entire community of Orillia enjoying themselves around you. This craft brewery takes no shortcuts.
Its consistent menu will see a delicious smash burger with feta cheese dip one visit, before you switch to chicken wings with a dry-hopped ale. Sit at the bar and watch staff like Allie and Taylor expertly pour pints as you sip a crisp Meadow Haze IPA and know that, if it all gets too relaxing, you can always lean on those lush mango-flavored IPA and stout options.
Pita Land Shawarma – Orillia
$ | (705) 325-0274 | WEBSITE
Shawarma spots dot Orillia, but you’ll find the most generous souvlaki and the creamiest mango shakes just off the main strip. If anything, Pita Land Shawarma is more welcoming than a community centre. The local favourite feels like a neighbourhood hub, with cars pulling into the ample parking lot come lunchtime and groups of friends and families settling into the simple, well-lit dining area, ready to tackle falafel wraps and mountains of garlic potatoes.
A restaurant with this much heart often has a face and Pita Land Shawarma’s is its thoughtful staff—always working the counter making sure everyone is satisfied with free samples while they wait. Needless to say, they are.
Kelseys Original Roadhouse
$$ | (705) 327-2900 | WEBSITE
Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse is one trucker hat and a high-five away from being the set of a classic roadhouse film—in the best way possible. At this welcoming family spot in Orillia, generous portions make stomachs happy, groups share baskets of wings with apple butter, and perfect burgers are served to those who are one bite away from doing their best ‘just one more fry’ impression.
The people behind Kelsey’s understand that roadhouses should be hearty places and the soundtrack in the dining room is all humming conversation and the sizzling grill responsible for your fall-apart beef. The menu single-handedly rehabilitates the image of dishes like nachos, which come with crisp chips and melted cheese.
Sushi Wadasi
$$ | (705) 259-6800 | WEBSITE
If you’re seeking the freshest, most flavor-packed sushi, or the most vibrant, most rice-perfect nigiri, head to Sushi Wadasi. The Orillia favorite is the most consistently satisfying sushi spot in town, and it carries its popularity with ease. The friendly staff suits any takeout order, but the attention to quality is in every bite you savor. Regulars know repeat orders are essential because the experience is so impressive and delightful.
Sushi enthusiasts will marvel at the high-quality ingredients, with delicious well-prepared rice to fresh flavorful pieces that leave you wishing you’d ordered more. Takeout and delivery fans are also well served with praised options that make dining in a breeze.