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SOUP & SALAD

 

Irish Vegetable Soup and our Irish Brown Bread • $8

This traditional Irish soup uses simple ingredients which historically were readily available in rural Irish kitchens.

 

Seafood Chowder (Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday only) • $16

A Maritime classic made in-house weekly from fresh fish provided to us by Organic Ocean. 

 

Caesar Salad • $12

This classic is made with romaine lettuce, house-made croûtons, bacon and The Porch Light Caesar dressing.

 

House Salad • $8

Made with fresh ingredients and our house dressing.

 

 

STARTERS • $14

 

Shrimp Toast

Featuring Pacific Side-stripe shrimp. A dim sum favourite baked for a healthier choice.

Served on crispy Elora Bread Company toast. 

 

Smoked Salmon

Served on a romaine leaf with capers, red onion and horseradish cream and our Irish brown bread.

 

Sausage Rolls

Made from scratch in-house using locally sourced pork, beef and lamb sausages. 

Served with a whole mustard dip.

 

 

SPREADS & DIPS • $10

Our spreads and dips are made in-house. Perfect for sharing.

Pick one for $10 or pick three for $16. 

Served with bread or nachos.*

 

Smoked Trout Schmear – A rich and velvety cream cheese & smoked trout spread.

 

Romesco – Traditional roasted tomato, red pepper and almond spread. 

 

Hummus – Chickpea, garlic and olive oil combined for a smooth and delicious hummus.

 

Guacamole & Salsa – Mashed avocado mixed with chopped onion, red peppers and 

our house seasoning. Traditional Mexican style salsa with tomatoes, green pepper, onion and jalapeño.

 

 

MAINS • $16

 

The Porch Light Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna is cheesy (of course), and loaded with vegetables, spinach and 

a simple white bechamel sauce.

 

Potato Korma

Our korma is made in-house with potato, onion and coconut milk and a delectable blend of herbs 

and spices. Served with Rice and naan.

 

Elora Mercantile Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey pot pie with locally raised turkey, carrots, mushrooms and peas in a creamy white wine sauce wrapped in a homemade pastry.

 

Panini-Style Cuban Sandwich w/ Potato Chips (Tampa Bay Style) 

This sandwich originated in cafès catering to Cuban workers in Key West.

Made with ham, roasted pork, salami, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. 

 

Salmon Cakes with Scalloped Potato and Salad 

Made with wild Pacific sock-eye salmon.

 

Shepherd’s Pie

This traditional dish epitomizes comfort food. Ours is made with locally sourced lamb and topped 

with a thick layer of mashed potatoes. Served with honey glazed carrots.

 

Carnitas Tacos

Three tortillas filled with pulled pork slow-cooked in orange and grapefruit. 

Served with red pepper, onion, nacho chips, salsa and guacamole.

 

 

BOARDS • $26

Our boards are made with an artisanal selection of pickles, spreads and toasts. Suitable for two or more to share. 

 

Cheese and Charcuterie (A selection of cheeses and meats) 

 

Charcuterie (A selection of cured or smoked meats)

 

Cheese (A selection of cheeses)

 

Vegetable Board (Fresh and pickled vegetables with Romesco,Guacamole and Hummus) • $18

 

 

FOR THE KIDS

Grilled Cheese, Hot Dog, Vegetable Soup & Veggies or Caesar Salad • $10

 

 

DESSERT – Ask your server about our weekly dessert specials.