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your new favourite local spot But we're not just about satisfying your craving for sweets.

the counter on King, your go-to destination for all things delicious in the heart of Colborne. As a small food business, we take pride in serving up fresh, made from scratch bakery treats, mouthwatering lunch specials, aromatic coffee, specialty brews, and delectable ice cream. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll be greeted by the irresistible aroma of our daily beaked goods, all cr

afted with love and attention to detail. Our lunch specials are designed to tantalize your taste buds and provide a satisfying midday meal. From hearty sandwiches and wraps to fresh salads and comforting soups, our menu offers something for everyone. We source local ingredients to ensure each bite is bursting with flavour and quality. Of course, not visit to the counter on King is complete without a cup of our exceptional coffee. Whether you're in need of a morning pick-me-up or a mid-afternoon boost, we are dedicated to crafting the perfect cup just for you. From classic espresso-based beverages to unique specialty brews, we take pride in delivering a coffee experience that will leave you craving more. And let's not forget about our delightful ice cream. Perfect for those hot summer days or Andy time your'e in the mood for a cool treat, Ried's dairy ice cream will deliver on taste every time. Indulge in a cone, cup or even a sundae or milkshake. At the counter on King, we understand that life doesn't alway adhere to a strict schedule. That's why we open early and close late, ensuring that you can satisfy your cravings whenever they strike. Whether your'e in need of a quick breakfast on your way to work, a leisurely lunch with friends, and afternoon coffee break, or an after dinner dessert fix, we're here to serve you. So come on down to (the) counter on King and experience the warm , welcoming atmosphere of our small food business. We can't wait to share our passion for fresh, local, delicious food with your and become your favourite local spot for all things bakery, lunch, coffee and ice cream.

This week at The Counter on King ☀️Another week of made-from-scratch lunches, fresh baking, cold drinks, and a few custo...
06/08/2026

This week at The Counter on King ☀️

Another week of made-from-scratch lunches, fresh baking, cold drinks, and a few customer favourites making a return.

Tuesday
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap with roast chicken, romaine lettuce, bacon bites, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
Soup of the day: Mushroom

Wednesday
Marinated Chicken Sandwich with provolone cheese and garlic aioli on a cheese bun.
Soup of the day: Chicken & Rice

Thursday
One of our classics is back. Our Pulled Pork Sandwich features slow roasted pork in a housemade sauce topped with fresh coleslaw.

Thursday Night Dinner
Slow Roasted Beef with red wine jus, garlic mash, and seasonal vegetables.
$15 and pre-order is necessary.
These dinners are prepared based on orders received, so please reserve yours early.

Friday
Big Salad (à la Friends) loaded with ham, hard-boiled eggs, greens, shredded cheese, fresh veggies, and house dressing.

From the bakery this week you’ll find fresh scones, muffins, cookies, seasonal rhubarb baking, and Focaccia Friday featuring cheddar, salt & pepper, and our garlic & cheese pull-apart bread.

Saturday means the return of our pull-apart cinnamon buns, along with fresh bagels and all your bakery favourites.

Desserts this week:
Cherry Whipped Cheesecake
Strawberry Whipped Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Whipped Cheesecake
Cookies & Cream Whipped Cheesecake
Salted Caramel Whipped Cheesecake
Biscoff Whipped Cheesecake

And don’t forget the drinks. We’re pouring fresh squeezed lemonade all week, including our Shirley Temple Lemonade.

Our Shaken Brown Sugar Latte made with housemade syrup continues to be one of your favourites, alongside our signature Counter Maple and Vanilla Bean lattes.

We can’t wait to see you this week. ❤️

🎉 It’s Geoff’s birthday today! 🎉If you’re in town, stop by and wish our favourite chef a happy birthday. While you’re he...
06/06/2026

🎉 It’s Geoff’s birthday today! 🎉

If you’re in town, stop by and wish our favourite chef a happy birthday. While you’re here, grab a coffee, a treat, or lunch and help us celebrate the guy behind so many of your favourite made-from-scratch meals.

Happy Birthday, Geoff! 🎂

Just a little heads up for this week! ☕️Geoff is away Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so I’ll be holding down the fort ...
06/03/2026

Just a little heads up for this week! ☕️

Geoff is away Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so I’ll be holding down the fort solo.

We’ll be open from 8am to 4pm those days with plenty of fresh baking, scratch-made bagels and cream cheese, coffee, lemonade, and cold drinks ready to go.

Our regular lunch menu will take a short break and return next week.

Thank you for supporting our little scratch-made shop. I can’t wait to see you this week! ❤️

Sunshine, patio weather, and a sandwich that checks all the boxes. ☀️Today’s lunch special is our Grilled Chicken & Baco...
06/02/2026

Sunshine, patio weather, and a sandwich that checks all the boxes. ☀️

Today’s lunch special is our Grilled Chicken & Bacon Sandwich loaded with seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, creamy brie, and served on grilled light rye sourdough. Crunchy, melty, and absolutely worth the trip.

Soup today is carrot, and every lunch combo comes with your choice of soup or salad, a cookie, and a drink for $16.

We’re also pouring Shirley Temple Lemonades today, and the patio is ready for you. Grab a seat, soak up the sunshine, and let us make lunch.

This week’s menu looks a little different around here!Chef Geoff is taking a well-earned few days off, so we’re switchin...
06/01/2026

This week’s menu looks a little different around here!

Chef Geoff is taking a well-earned few days off, so we’re switching things up. Tuesday we’ll be serving one of our fresh-made lunch combos, and then Krista will be holding down the fort with scratch-made bagels, fresh baking, drinks, and treats for the rest of the week.

🥪 Tuesday
Grilled Chicken & Bacon
Seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, and cheese.
Soup of the day: Carrot.

🥯 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Fresh scratch-made bagels with cream cheese, plus all the bakery favourites you’ve come to expect:
• Scones
• Croissants
• Muffins
• Cookies
• Loaves
• Fresh-baked treats daily

Rhubarb season is still going strong with locally sourced rhubarb showing up in muffins and loaves all week long.

🍞 Focaccia Friday returns with cheddar, salt & pepper, and garlic & cheese pull-apart.

🍋 Don’t forget the drinks!
Fresh squeezed lemonade, Shirley Temple lemonade, house-made sweet tea, and our signature lattes made with house-made syrups.

🥧 Dessert this week
Fruit Crisps in:
• Triple Berry
• Blueberry & Cherry
• Rhubarb
• Apple
• Peach & Raspberry

Whether you’re stopping in for a bagel, a lemonade, a loaf to take home, or an afternoon treat, we’ve got plenty of fresh-made goodness waiting for you.

Chicken Souvlaki is on the menu today! 🌯Seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, feta cheese, and housemade tzatziki wrapped in ...
05/29/2026

Chicken Souvlaki is on the menu today! 🌯

Seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, feta cheese, and housemade tzatziki wrapped in warm naan. Simple, fresh, and seriously good.

Soup today is Asian Style Chicken. Your $16 lunch also includes your choice of soup or side salad, a cookie, and a drink.

See you at lunch! 😊

KEEP CALM 😏It’s Meatball Sub Day at The Counter on King Handmade meatballs and marinara. Melted cheese. Garlic bun.Messy...
05/28/2026

KEEP CALM 😏
It’s Meatball Sub Day at The Counter on King
Handmade meatballs and marinara. Melted cheese. Garlic bun.
Messy in the best possible way and absolutely worth it.

This is one of our most requested lunches and we do sell out, so if you’ve been thinking about it, today’s the day to pre-order 👀

905 269 9000

Lunch combo includes your side, cookie, and drink for $16.
Limited quantities to keep everything fresh and made to order ❤️

Golden, buttery, melty, crispy… this is the kind of lunch that fixes your whole day 🤍Today’s feature is our Ham & Brie S...
05/27/2026

Golden, buttery, melty, crispy… this is the kind of lunch that fixes your whole day 🤍

Today’s feature is our Ham & Brie Sandwich 🥪
Thin sliced ham, creamy melted brie, pressed on crunchy buttery bread until perfectly golden.

Every lunch combo comes with your choice of soup or side salad, a cookie, and a drink for $16.

And yes… the patio seating is open ☀️
Grab a table, soak up the sunshine, and let us make you lunch today.

This sub needs two hands and possibly its own postal code. 🥖🔥Fresh sliced meats piled high with mozzarella, pickles, cri...
05/26/2026

This sub needs two hands and possibly its own postal code. 🥖🔥

Fresh sliced meats piled high with mozzarella, pickles, crisp veggies, and our house sub sauce on a giant fresh bun.
Messy in the best possible way. 🤝

This week’s menu is one of those “don’t wait until noon to order” kind of weeks 👀Tuesday kicks things off with our assor...
05/25/2026

This week’s menu is one of those “don’t wait until noon to order” kind of weeks 👀

Tuesday kicks things off with our assorted sub sandwich piled high with shaved meats, cheese, veggies, and house made sub sauce. Soup is tomato basil 🍅

Wednesday is grilled ham & brie with creamy brie cheese and thin sliced ham paired with broccoli soup 🥦

Thursday means the return of the meatball sub 🍝
Handmade meatballs, marinara, cheese, and a garlic bun. It’s our most requested lunch for a reason. Soup is carrot ginger.

And yes… Thursday night lasagna is back.
Made from scratch, generous portions, and always a sell out. Pre-orders are highly recommended for this one. $15 after 4pm.

Friday we’re bringing chicken souvlaki to the menu with seasoned chicken, veggies, feta, and tzatziki wrapped in warm naan. Soup is Asian style chicken.

From the bakery this week you’ll find fresh scones, muffins, cookies, croissants, rhubarb muffins, rhubarb loaf, and Focaccia Friday returns 🙌

Whipped cheesecakes are stocked in the fridge including the new Sea Salt Caramel flavour and honestly… it’s a good one.

And with the warmer weather this week, don’t forget the fresh squeezed Shirley Temple lemonades 🍋

Heads up for Saturday:
Krista will be away so we’ll have a smaller selection of muffins and cookies that day.

Address

8 King Street E
Colborne, ON
K0K1S0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19052699000

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