Mississauga’s Port Credit is not only a gorgeous lakeside community, but it’s one of the trendiest GTA neighborhoods! What is there to do in Mississauga Port Credit? A lot! It’s no wonder after moving back to the Canadian suburbs you can find me hanging out in the picturesque surroundings and bustling charm of this cute village!
Here’s Your Guide to Mississauga’s Port Credit
Right on Lake Ontario and only a short drive from Toronto, there are so many fun things to do Port Credit, Mississauga style! So why not indulge in everything it has to offer? Keep scrolling and check out some of Port Credit’s best restaurants, fun shops and stops, tasty cafes, delicious treats and thirst quenching bars!
Best Restaurants in Port Credit Mississauga
Raw Aura Organic Cuisine
Raw Aura was founded on the principle of balance and fuelled by a passion for healthy homemade cuisine without having to compromise deliciousness! That is the truth! They make all of their meals, drinks and desserts from scratch and are entirely vegan, gluten free and refined-sugar free. Yum!
Location: Raw Aura Organic Cuisine, 94 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Blondies Pizza
If you still haven’t been to Blondies Pizza you need to go. Kneaded for your needs, their from-scratch, fermented dough bakes into a beauty of a pie. Crispy yet soft, painted with their original sauce and blanketed by full fat mozzarella, it’s a work of art created to stir your senses. There are only a couple of seats inside, so you might have to picnic in the park or picnic in your car by the lake!
Location: Blondies Pizza, 13 Stavebank Rd, Mississauga
Photos by: @blondies_pizza
Bar Catalina
Finally a delectable Spanish restaurant in Port Credit! I’m talking tapas, paellas, chorizo iberico and queso manchego. Oh my! Get carried away by the Spanish flare at Bar Catalina as they take you back to the picturesque streets of Spain.
Location: Bar Catalina, 231 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @barcatalina_
Papa Giuseppe’s
A local favourite, Papa Giuseppe’s offers up traditional Italian fair in a cozy eatery. There’s truly no better place to enjoy a mouthwatering stone oven pizza while sipping some house made sangrias. I mean mamma-mia!
Location: Papa Giuseppe’s, 26 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @papagiuseppes
Posta Italbar Cucina
Pizza, pasta, wine and even a giant flaming parmesan wheel, Posta Italbar Cucina is absolutely serving it up! This trendy, modern eatery overlooking the Port Credit harbour is a total hot spot!
Location: Posta Italbar Cucina, 31 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @postaitalbar
Nourishmoi
Offering delicious and nutritious dishes, Nourishmoi, is exactly what you’re looking for! Wholesome fresh vegan food made from scratch, you just have to try their mouth watering waffles and burgers!
Location: Nourishmoi, 229 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @nourishmoipf
Colossus Greek Taverna
Colossus Greek Taverna is always serving up an authentic Greek dining experience! With a huge array of decadent choices you’ll feel as if your dining the night away in Mykonos!
Location: Colossus Greek Taverna, 280 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @colossusgreektaverna
Fun Shops & Stops in Port Credit Mississauga
Inner Beach Co.
Embrace your inner beach by shopping the incredible collection at Inner Beach Co. This decked out boutique is a great escape for those wanting to bring a slice of Canadian and International beach culture into their lives!
Location: Inner Beach Co. 6 Elizabeth St S, Mississauga
Photos by: @innerbeachco
Recalled
A curated selection of vintage and hype pieces including clothing and sneakers, Recalled is the place to shop. What once started out as a group of friends thrifting to get fresh and unique pieces on their low high school budget, turned into Port Credit’s coolest store.
Location: Recalled, 175 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @recalledshop
Port Credit Marina & Harbour Front
Port Credit Marina and Harbour front are both beautiful and serene! Grab a coffee and walk along the harbour front trail or simply take in the views with a marina-side picnic.
Location: Port Credit Marina and Harbour, 1 Port St E, Mississauga
Photos by: @d.p.w.photography & @john_moks_photo
Dry Aged
Dry Aged is a small specialty butcher shop in the heart of Port Credit, Mississauga. They offer up premium quality meats and poultry, as well as cheese, deli, produce, and fine foods. Their specialty is dry aged beef that has been hung for several weeks giving it that heightened flavour and tender texture! I’m already drooling!
Location: Dry Aged, 104 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga
Photos by: @dryagedmarket
The Ridgetown Freightliner
The Ridgetown, a.k.a. the Great Lakes freighter that serves today as the breakwater for the harbour at Port Credit. Since 1974 this great big ship has been a familiar sight but the Ridgetown lived a long life plying her trade on the Great Lakes as a bulk freighter long before she came to be sunk as a breakwater in Port Credit. A cool sight to see and during the summer months you can hop on a paddle board and try to weasel your way around it!
Location: Ridgetown Freightliner, Waterfront Trail, Mississauga
Photos by: @vegatoronto
Best Cafes in Port Credit Mississauga
Back Road Coffee Roasters
A specialty coffee roastery located off the beaten path of Port Credit, Back Road Coffee Roasters is a spot you’ll keep coming back to! Indulge in quality in a cup!
Location: Back Road Coffee Roasters, 133 Queen St E, Mississauga
Left photo by: @backroadmotorcoffeeco
Social Coffee Bean
An inviting spot for eco-friendly, fair-trade Arabica beans roasted on-site is the Social Coffee Bean. Maximum freshness and flavor in every cup, this coffee shop also offers up baked goods and coffee in bulk by weight!
Location: Social Coffee Bean, 211 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @socialcoffeebean
The Cold Pressery
This 100% vegan cafe specializes in superfood smoothies, coffee, açaí and chia bowls and fresh-pressed juice! Um yes please take me to The Cold Pressery!
Location: The Cold Pressery, 53 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @thecoldpressery
Archtop Coffee Bar & Market
Originally a music store and cafe located in Caledon, Ontario, Archtop Coffee Bar & Market expanded their brand and built a cafe in the heart of Port Credit. Enjoy tasty espresso-based drinks and chill out in this cute coffeehouse.
Location: Archtop Coffee Bar & Market, 91 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @archtopcafe
Fair Grounds Organic Café & Roastery
Organic and fair because they care. Fair Grounds Organic Café & Roastery is all about that freshly roasted organic coffee and fresh baked muffins and scones every morning. Just outside Port Credit, don’t miss out on one of the best cups of coffee around in their cute warehouse location!
Location: Fair Grounds Organic Café & Roastery, 1106 Ogden Ave, Mississauga
Photos by: @fairgroundscafe
Something Sweet in Port Credit
Carlo’s Bakery Canada
TLC’s Cake Boss A.K.A. Buddy Valastro has officially opened up his Canadian bakery in Port Credit. Known for his variety of cookies, cannolis and elaborate cakes, Carlo’s family owned bakery in Port Credit is absolutely the best place to be right now!
Location:Carlo’s Bakery Canada, 167 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga
Eva’s Original Chimneys
If you haven’t tried Eva’s Original Chimneys then you’re missing out on a Toronto based must! Specializing in freshly baked Hungarian bread-like pastries known as Kurtoskalacs (or Chimney Cakes) Eva’s is must stop spot!
Location: Eva’s Original Chimneys, 53 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @ogchimneys
Bobacha Cafe
Brown sugar pearl milk latte? Strawberry milk? Mango slush? Coconut milk tea? You name it and Bobacha Cafe has that savoury sweet drink your tastebuds have tingled for!
Location: Bobacha Cafe, 259 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @bobachatoronto
GeLatté
GeLatté is here for all of your coffee, gelato and cake needs, wants and dreams. A keto triple chocolate cookie, vegan blueberry crumble or one of their delicious scoops of gelato is sure to leave you wanting more!
Location: GeLatté, 23 Helene St N, Mississauga
Photos by: @gelatte_pc
Scoops Ice Cream
Made in-house, Scoops Ice Cream artisan ice cream shop is a must! I mean … I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Right!?
Location: Scoops Ice Cream, 82 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @scoopsicecreamshop
Best Bars & Cocktail Spots in Port Credit
Door FiftyFive
Maybe the hippest spot in town, Door FiftyFive is a local fave that focuses on elevating the cocktail and beer scene. Using reclaimed wood, old whiskey barrels and 100-year-old parts bins, they tip their hat to 1919 and the dark years of prohibition.
Location: Door FiftyFive, 55 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @door55pc
Pump House Grille Co
At this local watering hole get ready for some huge servings of American fare and a slew of local beers! Designed to hit the spot, Pump House Grille Co is a great spot to grab a beer or sit back, relax and sip a caesar!
Location: Pump House Grille Co, 40 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @pumphousegrilleco
Nomads Restobar
This travellers-inspired restaurant.is a casual, late-night spot serving eclectic global fare and cocktails in its relaxed digs. Nomads Restobar is hip, trendy, funky and fresh!
Location: Nomads Restobar, 100 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @nomadsportcredit
Spice Lounge and Tapas
Relax while sipping away your glass of sangria at Spice Lounge and Tapas. Tapas. Wine. Live Music. Killer Sangria. It’s always a good time here!
Location: Spice Lounge and Tapas, 52 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @spiceloungepc
The Crooked Cue
Want to play billiards, drink perfectly poured international beers and sip award winning wines? Then check out The Crooked Cue for a fun night of sinking your friends 8-ball!
Location: The Crooked Cue, 75 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Photos by: @crookedcuepc
Have anything to add to this list of things to do in Port Credit Mississauga? Let me know below!
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