About Us

The Milk Maid is a fine cheese & charcuterie company with locations in Owen Sound and Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

Our flagship location in Owen Sound is a unique combination of a fine cheese and gourmet food retail business and a bistro restaurant in a beautifully cozy and inviting atmosphere. It's location at 947 2nd Ave E. We have a wide selection of cut-to-order local and international cheeses, cured meats, gourmet pantry items, preserves, olive oils, chocolates, wine, beer & cider and more. We also offer fully licensed table service for cheese & charcuterie boards, sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods and other light fare.

Our newly opened Port Elgin location is solely focused on fine cheese & charcuterie, and is located within The Cook's Cupboard at 183 Goderich St.

In either location, we offer custom made gift baskets, gift cards, and have a variety of gorgeous cheese & charcuterie platters to order for your next event. Dietary restrictions? We have you covered with vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free options in both our retail selection, and dine-in menu items.

The Milk Maid is a safe space for all staff and customers, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, country of origin, physical and/or mental abilities, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Meet the Owners

Hello! We are Sarah and Robin Miller, new owners of The Milk Maid, as of June 2023. We are living our best life in beautiful Owen Sound with our two amazing daughters. After many years in the restaurant and retail space, we are SO excited and honored to be shepherding in the next era of The Milk Maid, originally founded by Jen Smith in 2015 and masterfully continued by Cody Hay since 2017. Pop into the store sometime soon to say hello and join us in our immense passion and love of cheese and all things delicious!