Bakeries, Markets & Food Shops

The Cheesy Fromage General Store

14 Queen St, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0, Canada

● Data checked · July 2026

A bakery with green and white awning faces a waterfront. People shop for bread and fruit; others sit at outdoor tables with drinks. Families and children walk by the water. A sailboat is on the lake, and houses are visible in the distance.

At a Glance

What The Cheesy Fromage General Store Offers

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Services / Offerings

Cheese retail
Charcuterie retail
Gourmet food retail
Housemade gelato
Housemade baguette
Housemade prepared meals and take-away
Sandwiches and salads
Catering (vegetable and fruit trays, pickle trays, sandwich platters, party pasta trays, charcuterie boards, grazing tables)
Wedding catering including medieval/Renaissance themed options
Otonabee Dingo Tea Shop (loose-leaf teas, matcha, blossoming tea)
Local farm market with antiques, vintage jewelry, art, and guest artisans
Lakefield District Historical Society Gallery (free seasonal exhibits)
Gift retail
Estate jewelry retail
Belgian chocolate retail
Olive oil retail

✓Service AreaLakefield, Ontario; Kawarthas region

—Seasonal OperationNo

✓Season DetailsOpen Tuesday through Saturday 10:00–4:30; Sundays 10:00–2:00 from Victoria Day weekend through August 31. Closed select dates in 2026 (May 12, August 4, September 7–9, December 25–27).

✓Years in BusinessBuilding dates to 1873

✓Shop Typemarket, deli

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Specialties

Cheese
Charcuterie
Gelato
Housemade baguette
Cabbage rolls
Belgian chocolate
Loose-leaf tea
Take-away meals

✓Farm Direct / Local ProducerYes

✓Prepared FoodYes

About

The Cheesy Fromage General Store is located at 14 Queen Street in Lakefield, Ontario, in a historic general store building established in 1873. The shop spans 3,500 square feet and carries cheese, charcuterie, gourmet foods, gifts, art, antiques, and estate jewelry, and also houses the Lakefield District Historical Society Gallery. The store offers housemade specialties including gelato, baguette, cabbage rolls, salads, sandwiches, and take-away meals, as well as a local farm market section and the Otonabee Dingo Tea Shop featuring loose-leaf teas and matcha. It is situated in the walkable village of Lakefield near a riverfront, within the Kawarthas region of Ontario.

Stated Pricing

Charcuterie (25+ people)	$11/person
Grazing table (25+ people)	$15/person
Big Party Night charcuterie (20–25 people)	$165
Smaller charcuterie boards (5–18 items)	$50–$150
Charcuterie cups (small)	$5 each
Charcuterie cups (large)	$8 each
Hand pies (small)	$4 each
Hand pies (large)	$8 each
Smoked salmon terrine (serves 25–30)	$50
Smoked salmon on endive	$3 each
Beef carpaccio appetizers	$3 each
Bread trencher without filling	$5 each
Bread trencher with stew filling	$15 each
Salami roses	$7 each
Salads/sides	$3 per person

Prices as stated by the business, last verified July 2026 — always confirm directly before booking.

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Contact

Phone

705-908-3027

Web

thecheesyfromage.com

Address

14 Queen St, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0, Canada

On The Chart

44.4231229

-78.2724049

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