Downtown Napanee is a thriving hub for local small businesses, offering an exciting mix of unique shops, restaurants, bakeries, and professional services. Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, the downtown area is full of experiences waiting to be explored.

Dundas Street has long been the heart of downtown Napanee, home to some of the town’s most beloved businesses. Popular destinations like April’s Image, Starlet, Milady’s Lace, Ellena’s Cafe, Sand N’ Sea, A Touch of Class Fashions, Marlene’s Mayhew Jewellers and The Loaf N Ale (and many more) continue to draw loyal customers and new visitors alike. 

But the downtown charm doesn’t stop there. The ‘off-Dundas’ streets are just as vibrant, featuring long-established favorites alongside fresh, new ventures. Areas like John Street, Market Square, Mill Street, and Water Street host a variety of shops and services that complement each other, creating a rich and diverse downtown experience that keeps customers coming back.

Explore more of Downtown Napanee today and discover the local gems that make this community truly unique.

Coffee connoisseurs love Humble Coffee House, one of the newest additions to Lennox & Addington’s growing business community. Owners Adam & Hope DeMerchant are passionate about their craft, offering a variety of specialty coffees, espresso-based drinks and pour over beverages, using only the freshest small batch roasted beans for all their brews.

Black Barn Co. & Shalagh Elliott Design

17 Market Square, Napanee

You’ll love the vibe at Black Barn Co. and Shalagh Elliott Design Company. Owners Ashley Lough & Shalagh Elliott have joined forces to provide curated collections, works of local artisans, lifestyle & home items, custom furniture, lighting, fabrics, linens, candles and much more. They also offer a wide range of design services that are uniquely tailored to their customers. Stop in and explore their wonderfully renovated space.

Fool’s Kitchen

19A Market Square, Napanee

You’ll love Fool’s Kitchen, Lennox & Addington’s newest culinary experience. Chef David Yeung prepares an assortment of Asian fusion and Western dishes from different parts of the world. Choose from a selection of flavourful appetizers and Dim Sum options and enjoy their mouth-watering soups and entrees. Fun and unique kids meal options are also on the menu. Dine in and takeout options are available.

Harvest Brinery

128 John Street, Napanee

It smells so good when you step foot inside Harvest Brinery in Downtown Napanee that we know you won’t leave the store empty-handed. While this isn’t a farm store per se, we couldn’t in good conscience leave it off this list. Colleen and Miles create delicious preserves, just like grandma used to make. Pickled beets, pickled asparagus, pickled mushrooms, sweet garlic dills, red pepper jelly and so much more. You can taste the quality, old-fashioned goodness.

Taken Back Retro

111 John Street, Napanee

Are you an old school gamer or know someone who is? Stop by and see Destiny & Cody at Taken Back Retro. They offer a great selection of vintage consoles and games, from the original Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, PlayStation 2, Sega and so much more! They also have a variety of retro toys, vinyl records, and space to play Pokemon, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering and other adventure games.

A Touch of Wellness

118 John Street, Napanee

We know you’ll absolutely love your experience at A Touch of Wellness Aveda Spa & Medical Clinic in Downtown Napanee. Joanne Burke and her dedicated team provide rejuvenating Aveda spa treatments that area designed to refresh, relax, restore and reduce the worries of life, bringing balance to mind, body and spirit.

Coffee Cravings

86 John Street, Napanee

Stop by Coffee Cravings in Downtown Napanee and try one of their signature coffees paired with a delicious dessert! Offering a variety of indulgences from lattes, cappuccinos, gourmet coffee, teas, smoothies, & desserts, we know you’ll want to try their full menu of options. Their patio is great place to relax when the weather cooperates!

A Loveleigh Place

6 Mill Street East, Napanee

At A Loveleigh Place, the objective is to make learning & creating accessible to everyone. Proud owner Leigh McCarthy and a team of experienced, Ontario Certified Teachers offer private 1:1 tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in both English and French. In addition, a variety of immersive art workshops are available for kids, tweens, teens and adults.

The Wine Making Place

6 Mill Street West, Napanee

Do you love making your own wine? Stop by The Wine Making Place in Downtown Napanee! Sonny and his son David know what it takes to make a delicious wine, and are enthusiastic about answering all your wine making questions. Whether you’re new to the process or have been bottling your own for years, you’ll love your experience.

The Waterfront River Pub & Terrace

22 Water Street West, Napanee

This amazing dining experience needs no introduction. The Waterfront River Pub & Terrace in Downtown Napanee has been a go-to destination for foodies since 2013. With an amazing atmosphere inside their stone building, outside on their fantastic waterfront patio, or out on the water with their popular 48 passenger Norman Paul that tours the Napanee River, patrons love their time at this wonderful establishment. You can also book a table and dine in one of their amazing Snow Globes in the late-fall and winter.

More to Explore…

These are just a few of the amazing businesses found here in Lennox & Addington. Browse our online directory and find out more great shopping and dining destinations.