Guidebook for Waterloo
Essentials
Grocery and Pharmacy. An easy walk. As a flagship store for the area you'll likely find everything you need.
17 locals recommend
Zehrs
450 Erb St WGrocery and Pharmacy. An easy walk. As a flagship store for the area you'll likely find everything you need.
A 5-minute drive to the LCBO. If you like fine wines, then you'll enjoy their Vintages area.
14 locals recommend
LCBO
115 King St SA 5-minute drive to the LCBO. If you like fine wines, then you'll enjoy their Vintages area.
Entertainment & Activities
A new theatre complex with a variety of seats offered in 6+ show rooms. Book online or buy tickets at the theatre. While expensive the snack bar has lots of choices.
13 locals recommend
Landmark Cinemas 10 Waterloo
415 The BoardwalkA new theatre complex with a variety of seats offered in 6+ show rooms. Book online or buy tickets at the theatre. While expensive the snack bar has lots of choices.
Food Scene
Starbucks
95 King St SMilestones
410 The BoardwalkFamily owned restaurant. A favourite for authentic Thai. Try the Mango Salad, Pad Thai and Curry dishes. Located on the outside corner of the mall, closest to Caroline Street. There is parking in front of the restaurant, but with the construction in the area parking can be limited.
Thai-Sun
75 King St S Family owned restaurant. A favourite for authentic Thai. Try the Mango Salad, Pad Thai and Curry dishes. Located on the outside corner of the mall, closest to Caroline Street. There is parking in front of the restaurant, but with the construction in the area parking can be limited.
Known for their Broasted Chicken and pies, it's busy any time of year. Enjoy the lovely craft shop while you wait for a table.
9 locals recommend
Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant
4060 Perth County Line 72Known for their Broasted Chicken and pies, it's busy any time of year. Enjoy the lovely craft shop while you wait for a table.
Country style buffet and a fantastic place to shop for quality Canadiana souvenirs.
At the Crossroads Family Restaurant Ltd
384 Arthur St SCountry style buffet and a fantastic place to shop for quality Canadiana souvenirs.
French Pastries and more! Mostly a bakery but also a great little spot for lunch. Limited menu offered but all is wonderful.
11 locals recommend
Sabletine Fine Pastries Inc
209 Lexington RoadFrench Pastries and more! Mostly a bakery but also a great little spot for lunch. Limited menu offered but all is wonderful.
Family owned. Closed Sundays. Mainly an upscale deli and market that also offers cafe style food-to-go. While an expensive place to shop, Vincenzo's take-out food is delicious and reasonably priced. Limited seating is available in their Bistro area. Go early to buy one of their pop-up lunches. International dishes rotate daily and are offered between 11 and 1:00. Build your own sandwich or buy one of their homemade soups offered in the Deli area.
51 locals recommend
Vincenzo's
150 Caroline St SFamily owned. Closed Sundays. Mainly an upscale deli and market that also offers cafe style food-to-go. While an expensive place to shop, Vincenzo's take-out food is delicious and reasonably priced. Limited seating is available in their Bistro area. Go early to buy one of their pop-up lunches. International dishes rotate daily and are offered between 11 and 1:00. Build your own sandwich or buy one of their homemade soups offered in the Deli area.
Open daily until 3 p.m. While they have an extensive lunch menu you can't beat their fruit laden breakfasts. Busiest on the weekends and especially Sundays, but the line moves quickly. Everything is delicious but if you like Eggs Benny then be sure to try theirs.
Cora Breakfast and Lunch
75 King St SOpen daily until 3 p.m. While they have an extensive lunch menu you can't beat their fruit laden breakfasts. Busiest on the weekends and especially Sundays, but the line moves quickly. Everything is delicious but if you like Eggs Benny then be sure to try theirs.
A gem of a restaurant, owned and operated by a young Chef who offers a changing and eclectic menu. Seating is 'cozy' and limited, so it's best to make reservations when weather closes the outdoor patio. Service is quick and friendly. Everything on the Lunch and Dinner menus is fantastic, but especially recommend any of his Quiches and Curries.
17 locals recommend
Red House
30 William St WA gem of a restaurant, owned and operated by a young Chef who offers a changing and eclectic menu. Seating is 'cozy' and limited, so it's best to make reservations when weather closes the outdoor patio. Service is quick and friendly. Everything on the Lunch and Dinner menus is fantastic, but especially recommend any of his Quiches and Curries.
Located in the Delta Hotel, Proof always seems open. One of the city's top rated restaurants, it's best to reserve during peak times. Well deserved praise and worth the expense if you're looking for upscale dining.
18 locals recommend
Proof Kitchen + Lounge
110 Erb St WLocated in the Delta Hotel, Proof always seems open. One of the city's top rated restaurants, it's best to reserve during peak times. Well deserved praise and worth the expense if you're looking for upscale dining.
The best Japanese restaurant in the region. Tell the owner/chef Brice, his sushi godmother sent you!
6 locals recommend
Watami Sushi
14 King St NThe best Japanese restaurant in the region. Tell the owner/chef Brice, his sushi godmother sent you!
Parks & Nature
Laurel Creek Conservation Area
625 Westmount Rd NHuron Natural Area
801 Trillium DrWell groomed trails and open year-round.
Walking trails and picnic areas. Generally a tranquil place to wander.
76 locals recommend
Waterloo Park
50 Young Street WestWalking trails and picnic areas. Generally a tranquil place to wander.
Created in the Victorian era, it's a great spot to wander, see the swans and enjoy a picnic. Unfortunately the park attracts panhandlers and drifters. However, police keep the park well supervised, making it a safe place to visit.
146 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Created in the Victorian era, it's a great spot to wander, see the swans and enjoy a picnic. Unfortunately the park attracts panhandlers and drifters. However, police keep the park well supervised, making it a safe place to visit.
Arts & Culture
Centre In The Square
101 Queen St NStratford Festival
55 Queen StCheck the internet for changing exhibits. A lovely gallery shop offers work by local Artisans. Located next to Waterloo Park and close to downtown Waterloo.
31 locals recommend
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
25 Caroline St NCheck the internet for changing exhibits. A lovely gallery shop offers work by local Artisans. Located next to Waterloo Park and close to downtown Waterloo.
Shopping
The village is located minutes from the Farmer's Market and people often combine the two. In addition to boutique-style shopping, there are Quilt and Mennonite Craft stores, cafes and restaurants. The Mennonite Museum (located in the Tourist Information Centre) is well worth a visit.
51 locals recommend
St. Jacobs
The village is located minutes from the Farmer's Market and people often combine the two. In addition to boutique-style shopping, there are Quilt and Mennonite Craft stores, cafes and restaurants. The Mennonite Museum (located in the Tourist Information Centre) is well worth a visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Jazz Room
59 King St NBeertown Public House Waterloo
75 King St SGreat restaurant and a place to find craft beer.
25 locals recommend
Abe Erb Brewing Company - Waterloo
15 King St SGreat restaurant and a place to find craft beer.