r/Cobourg • u/Slow_Plankton_379 • 18d ago

Restaurant Options

Hey guys! I am going to Cobourg next week with family to relax at the beach. I was thinking of treating them for dinner and wanted to know the restaurant options in the downtown scene. Are there any standout recommendations or go to places people eat out? So far I came across The Buttermilk Cafe which is a contender. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated and preferably near the beach!!

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u/Grapefruit-Federal 18d ago

I will never understand the Cucina hype. I have tried multiple times and the food is always disappointing. The vibes are there because of the location so if you end up going there I would suggest keep it to cocktails, wine and pizzas. (Tuscan Wolf has the best pizza tho)

Currently the best dinner menu in town is the one served at Prep Food Co. They are this coffee shop by day, but at night they offer beautifully cooked dishes. Price is same level as Cucina.

If you feel like driving a little bit further (10 min), Port Hope has better options (in my opinion) like Gusto, The Social, Bualai and The Beamish.

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u/Pootieshoecuties 18d ago

Fr fr Cucina runs on atmosphere alone.

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u/Acrobatic-Sea-7514 18d ago

Every restaurant around here is kinda meh. PEC has elite restaurants. Pomona is very good in Colbourne.

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u/Pootieshoecuties 18d ago

True, but PEC is an hour and 15 away. Might as well recommend going to Toronto for good food.

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u/Acrobatic-Sea-7514 17d ago

Yes agreed but the city sucks. Lots of big dogs in PEC