You'll LOVE the drive to the Kawarthas to visit The Cheesy Fromage General Store and Otonabee Dingo Tea Shop, all part of Lakefield's Original General Store dating back to 1873!! Experience 3500 square feet of shopping for cheese, charcuterie, gourmet foods, gifts, as well as art, antiques and estate jewelry in the Otonabee Dingo Tea Shop!  We are also the home of the Lakefield District Historical Society Gallery where you can enjoy fun and FREE seasonal exhibits of local nostalgia!  Most of all, you'll enjoy the walkable historic Village of Lakefield, full of charming shops, bistros, and a riverfront that invites charcuterie picnics!  

Pop in for a sample of Ontario Cheese, Charcuterie, Belgian Chocolate, Olive Oil.  Our housemade specialties like Gelato, Baguette, Cabbage Rolls, Salads, Sandwiches, and Take Away Meals will make your mouth water.  Our new 1000 sq foot addition is "Local Farm Market" featuring curated antiques, vintage jewelry, tea cups, art and guest artisans on Thursdays and Saturdays!

The Cheesy Fromage General Store, 14 Queen Street, PO Box 514, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
Telephone: 705.908.3027 (Calls will be returned within 1 business day. For quicker response, email or drop by!

Email: tanya@thecheesyfromage.com or message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheCheesyFromage  @thecheesyfromage  

You can also find us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thecheesyfromage/

HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday 10-4:30 2026 Closures: May 12, August 4, September 7, 8, 9.  Summer 2026: We will be open Sundays 10-2 beginning May Victoria Day weekend through August 31.  Winter Holiday Hours 2026: Closed December 25, 26, 27. Check our Social Media for hours.  Please check our Facebook page for posts on hours during holidays.

Please email or drop in to inquire about our products or catering.