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Homemade, Local, and Loved: The Story Behind Our Breakfast Table

Why do mornings at Orange Bicycle start slow and smell incredible? Because mornings should start with meaning

There's a certain kind of magic that happens in the early hours at Orange Bicycle Guesthouse & Gardens. The light comes in soft. And from the kitchen, the scent of oven baked goodies begins to make its gentle way through the house.

For us breakfast isn't just a meal—it's a ritual. A gently unfolding moment. A table set with intention, where the coffee is strong, the eggs are free-range, and the pastries don't come wrapped in plastic. We love preparing a fresh breakfast everyday.

It's also the thing our guests most often ask about after they've left.
(Yes, we do share our recipes)

If you're the kind of traveler who believes that how you begin your day says everything about how it will unfold, you're in the right place.

This isn't breakfast for the sake of breakfast. It's an invitation to begin the day with care.

🥐 What's on the Table?
At Orange Bicycle, every breakfast is homemade—designed with thought, inspired by the seasons, and often touched by the cultures that influence each of our rooms.

You might find:

Persian feta cheese scramble served on toast
Scrambled eggs on Avocado toast with farm eggs and fresh herbs from the garden
House-made granola over Greek yogurt and berries parfait
Croissant Blubbery puff baked with cream cheese and milk
And always—good, strong coffee and a tea selection that doesn't disappoint

We keep it farm-to-table when we can and made-from-scratch always. Vegetarian and gluten-friendly options are part of the rhythm, not an afterthought.

🌱 Where It All Comes From
We're proud to source as much as possible from:

Local markets and farmers in and around Bruce Peninsula
Our own garden, where we grow herbs and greens
Small-batch artisans who know the power of a good sourdough or handmade jam

When something is made with hands that care, you can taste it. And here, you can feel it too.

🕊 The Ritual of Slow Mornings
Guests often tell us that breakfast at Orange Bicycle is one of the highlights of their stay—not just because of the flavours, but because of the feeling. It's a slow ritual. A warm table. A moment to settle into the day without checking a screen.

And while we love good food, we love good conversation even more. Whether you're traveling solo or with a partner, mornings here often include a shared smile, a story, or a guest tip about the perfect hidden cove for a swim. As we believe in community, serving breakfast at a communal table works. Our guests from all over the world get a chance to have a conversation and get to know each other. We believe our similarities are far more than our differences and the more we get to know each other the less fear we have from each other. We usually join guests with our coffee at the breakfast table.

🍳 What Guests Are Saying
"We still talk about that breakfast a week later. The scrambled eggs and the Coffee! The garden view! It was like eating at a friend's house—if your friend happens to be a poetic chef with impeccable taste."
– Sophie & Liam, Toronto

"Orange Bicycle is worth visiting for breakfast alone. Everything is made with love. It shows."
– Marla, Guelph

"We came for the trails, but stayed for the cardamom French toast. I asked for the recipe. I still can't make it right."
– Anika, Toronto

"The food is so personal. So clearly made with care. It's the kind of breakfast that stays with you."
– Greg & Pauline, Guelph

"The best B&B breakfast in Ontario. No contest."
– Lisa, Hamilton

Want In On the Morning Magic?
All guesthouse bookings at Orange Bicycle include our lovingly prepared breakfast, served daily.

At Cottage/Khooneh, guests have the freedom to cook their own feasts—but if you're feeling nostalgic for that cardamom French toast, just ask about add-on breakfast baskets available for pre-order.

Book your stay, bring your appetite, and wake up to something beautiful.
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