Farm to Fork | Local Food in Vernon BC

Farm to Fork, also known as Farm to Table, is a way of life in our area, where fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful. We also have several beef, pork, and poultry producers in the valley. Farm to Fork is easy here. Just head down to the Farmers' Market and create your own dishes. Should you want someone else to do the cooking, many of our local restaurants use local produce and some grow it right on site. Here are a few for you to discover:

Davison Orchards

This family run farm sells and creates dishes with everything they grow here. Spend the day with friends and family at Davison Orchards and have lunch at their patio café. Make sure you have some mouth watering baking from the Farmhouse Bakery, and some of their freshly pressed pure apple juice, it tastes like nature in a bottle! When you want to take a little taste of the Okanagan home with you, their online store features a huge selection of homemade preserves, gourmet specialty foods, and country gifts, and in-season produce.

Range Lounge & Grill at Predator Ridge Resort

Overlooking the golf course, the Range Lounge & Grill offers diners globally-inspired new age fusion fare using the freshest ingredients that are are locally and responsibly sourced whenever possible. With a menu designed collaboratively by the Range's chefs and cooks, diners will fine a variety of delicious dishes to choose from, complemented with dessert created by internationally-renowned pastry chefs and a selection of premium Okanagan wines, hand-crafted cocktails, local microbeer and refreshing ciders.

BX Press Cidery & Orchard

Besides delicious, fresh-pressed cider made from fruit grown right on site, BX Press Cidery and Orchard is excited to soon be able to welcome diners to their brand new restaurant and patio opening Summer 2022, offering beautiful culinary and community experiences - with a farm-to-table menu that supports local farmers combined with live music and events.

Helmuts Sausage Kitchen

Since 1870, Helmuts Sausage Kitchen have been creating authentic artisan meats, and for the past 50 years have been doing so in the Okanagan. Through three generations, their European-trained sausage makers have been employing sustainable agriculture best practices, finding the highest-quality, locally-sourced ingredients and using compassionate animal care protocols, all while finding a way to stick to authentic recipes, while finding room for healthy options. Stop by the shop for sausages, charcuterie, or visit the bistro for hot deli sandwiches, breakfast, and European favourites.

Friesen's Countrytyme Gardens

Take a scenic drive out to Coldstream and enjoy country style cooking at its best. Opened in 1996, Friesen's is one of Vernon's best kept secrets! This multi-faceted agri-tourism business includes a home-style bistro, bakery & much more! Weekend and holiday brunch runs from May to September, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bakery is open year round.

Wild Oak Café and Community Garden

Located at 2539 Pleasant Valley Blvd. in Armstrong, (20 minutes north of Vernon) the Wild Oak has simple food with big flavours. Muffins, pies, soups and melts are just some of the tasty treats you'll find here. This kid friendly café is known for its great coffee and its hands on local owners.

Check out our A-Z directory for more local restaurants.