Sports Weekends in Sudbury: Where To Eat & Drink

Fuel, recover, and celebrate with local food & drinks in Sudbury

Visiting Sudbury for a tournament or big event? We’ve got your game plan for where to eat and drink so you can make the most of your competition.

Carb Load Before You Compete

Gnocci pasta at a restaurant
Respect is Burning

Need energy for your big event? Grab a homestyle meal to get you ready at Respect is Burning, Don's Pizza, or Apollo Restaurant, all local favourites. Call ahead if the whole team's coming. 

Protein Power

Protein ball from Good Grab
Protein balls available at Good Grab Photo credit: Good Grab Catering

Feed those muscles between games. Pick up some protein balls at Good Grab or Salute Coffee Company, or a protein smoothie at Kuppajo Espresso Bar. Options for sandwiches with extra protein as well.  

Drinks With Your Crew

Three cocktails
Cocktails at The Kouzzina Photo credit: The Kouzzina

Toast your teammates after the game with a flight at 46 North Brewing, or fancier cocktails at The Kouzzina or Ripe Restaurant.

Coffee Fix

Coffee cup in front of plants

Start your day right at Pinchman’s Cafe & Artisan Bakery, Salute Coffee Company, or Kuppajo Espresso Bar—local go-to spots for great coffee and breakfast bites.

Grab & Go Snacks

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Photo credit: Beards Bakery & Coffee

Need a quick snack? Stop in at Cara’s Convenience, Tarini Brothers or Beards Bakery & Coffee Bar for treats on the fly. Try Cara's for everything from pasta salad, mini nacho dip, butter tarts and other sweets. Tarini's, next door to Cara's, has pepperettes and local cheese curds, and Beards has your coffee and donuts covered. 

Team Celebrations

The log-cabin interior of M.I.C. Canadian Eatery & Whisky Pub. (Hugh Kruzel for Sudbury.com)
M.I.C Canadian Eatery Photo credit: Hugh Kruzel

Looking for space to celebrate a win(or debrief the hard-fought battle)? Head to Buzzy Brown’s Brasserie, M.I.C – Made in Canada Eatery & Whisky Pub or Overtime Sports Bar and Grill (2 locations) for crowd-pleasing menus and lots of room for the whole team.

Patio Time

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Wind down and catch some rays on Sudbury’s coolest patios: The Laughing Buddha, Tucos Taco Lounge, or the hidden Josie’s Secret Patio.

About Johanna Gatien

Johanna hails from Sudbury, Ontario, and writes about local attractions, her favourite spots around the city, and the vibrant food scene. In her spare time, she enjoys being out on the water in the summer and exploring the mountains in the winter.

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