2020 has been a year for the books. Fortunately it’s coming to a close, and with that a sense of hope and looking to the future for change, growth, and good health. To help make your holidays merry and bright, and the small businesses alive who keep our cities quirky, cool, and flavourful, here is the ultimate Waterloo Region restaurants, breweries, pubs, and catering guide. You’ll find food and drink establishments from around the Tri-Cities and the surrounding townships that are sure to please every craving!
It is important to note that this is a living and ever-changing list. If there’s a local business I’ve missed, please leave a comment below or send me an email.
For more Waterloo Region Local Shopping Guides, visit here.
FOOD
Restaurants – Kitchener
Italian & Pizza
La Cucina – Italian
Rustico Kitchen + Bar – Italian
Nostra Cucina – Italian, Catering
Del’s Italian Kitchen – Italian
MJ’s Gourmet Pizza – Pizza
Pisa Pizzeria – Pizza
Franklin Pizzeria & Restaurant – Italian, Pizza
Delicious Pizza – Pizza
Pizza Roma – Pizza
Tito’s Pizza – Pizza & Wings
Pyramid Pizza & Wings – Pizza & Wings
Ares Pizza + Wing – Pizza & Wings
Stripes Pizza – Pizza
Magic Pizza – Pizza
Asian
Yo Sushi – Sushi
Nara Sushi – Sushi
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant – Chinese
Peking Gourmet – Chinese
Sushi Star – Sushi
Northern Thai Restaurant – Thai
Phở Ðầu Bò – Vietnamese & Thai
Cameron Restaurant – Chinese Seafood
Linhai Sushi – Sushi
Mr. Wok – Chinese
126 Chinese Restaurant – Cantonese Restaurant
Korean BBQ Restaurant – Korean BBQ
Egg Roll King Restaurant – Chinese & Vietnamese Cuisine
Crafty Ramen – Japanese Ramen
Izna – Japanese Donburi
Kinkaku Izakaya – All-You-Can-Eat Japanese
Phở Trần – Viet-Thai Restaurant
Pho DNK – Vietnamese
Thai Bistro – Thai
Hem’s Hakka – Indo-Chinese Cuisine
Leung Yue Hot Pot – Hot Pot, Asian
Taste of Seoul – Korean
Golden Dynasty Restaurant – Chinese
Lucky Garden Restaurant – Chinese
Mei King Restaurant – Chinese
Middle Eastern
Ace Shawarma – Shawarma, Burgers, Poutine
Queen Shawarma & Kabab – Middle Eastern, Fast Food
Babylon Restaurant – Shisha, Middle Eastern
Arabesque Family Restaurant – Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
European
Omega Family Restaurant – Greek, Canadian, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lisboa Bakery & Grill – Portuguese
Two Goblets – Central European Cuisine, Catering
Pierogi House – Savoury & Sweet Pierogi, Catering
Veslo Family Restaurant – European
Kitchener Schwaben Club – Danube Swabian, German Cuisine & Events
Edelweiss Tavern – German, Family, Catering, Banquet
Concordia Club – German
Lancaster Shawarma – Greek
Kypreos Restaurant – Greek & Mediterranean
Metro Restaurant – Czech
Indian
Spice of India – Indian
Sahar’s Kitchen – Indian
Modern India Restaurant – Indian
Bombay Cuisine – Indian
Raja – Fine Indian Cuisine
Vijay’s – Indian
Latin American
KW Empanadas – Empanadas & Desserts
Pupuseria Latinos – Latin American
African & Caribbean
Rainbow Caribbean Cuisine – Caribbean
Mark’s Caribbean Kitchen & Seafood – West Indies Caribbean, Seafood, Catering
East African Cafe – East African, Vegetarian
Family-Style
Miltons Restaurant – Family, Casual Dining & Lounge
Fireside Deli – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oscar’s Restaurant & Pizzeria – Family Restaurant
Moose Winooskis – Family & Bar
Angel’s Family Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DeliWorks – Breakfast, Lunch, Sandwiches, Catering and Meals to Go (Fresh & Frozen)
BBQ, Burgers, Fish & Chips
Crazy Canuk – BBQ, Pizza, Burgers
Jack Burger – Burgers
Prime Bar-B-Q Restaurant Ltd – BBQ
Southern Ontario Smoked BBQ – BBQ, Catering
Breakfast Blues & BBQs – Breakfast, Lunch BBQ, Catering, Food Truck
Howl at the Moon – Roadhouse-Style
The Fish Hut – Fish & Chips
King’s Fish & Chips – Fish & Chips
Breakfast
Mel’s Diner – All Day Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Catering
Checkerboard Restaurant & Coffee Bar – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lounges, Bistros, & More!
TWH Social Bar & Bistro – Dinner & Cocktails
Grand Trunk Saloon – Food & Cocktails
Old King Bistro – Brunch
271 West Restaurant – Lunch, Dinner
Janet Lynn’s Bistro – Lunch, Dinner
Borealis Grille & Bar – Local & Sustainable, Heritage-Focused
Grain Food Lounge – Lunch, Dinner *Closed until further notice
Swine & Vine – Charcuterie
Public Kitchen & Bar – Lunch, Tapas, Cocktails, Gift Baskets
Golf’s Steakhouse & Seafood – Brunch & Dinne
Charcoal Steakhouse – Steakhouse
Wooden Boat Food – Organic, Locally-Sourced, Sustainable, Catering
Graffiti Market – Restaurant, Market, Food Truck
Restaurants – Waterloo
Italian & Pizza
Ennio’s Pasta House – Italian
Bianca’s Pizza – Pizza
Campus Pizza – (Gigantic!) Pizza
Buddy’s Pizza & Wings – Pizza and Wings
Fratello Pizza – Pizza
Score Pizza – Pizza Bar
Figaro Pizza – Pizza
Thyme Pizza – Persian-style Pizzeria
Asian
Sandy’s Kitchen – Cantonese Restaurant
Sushi 99 – Sushi Bar
University Garden – Chinese & Thai
Busan Korean BBQ – Korean BBQ
Hot Pot Noodle – Asian *Closed
Sowon Korea Dining – Korean
Seoul Soul – Korean
Onnuri Waterloo – Korean (*try the Fried Chicken!)
Shinwa – Asian
Baba Chicken Grill – Chinese
Ken Sushi House – Sushi
Izna – Japanese Noodle House
Mr. Yin – Chinese
Asakusa – Ramen & Donburi
Foodie Fruitie – Ramen, Juice, Sushi
Bao Sandwich Bar – Vietnamese Sandwiches, Taiwanese Steamed Buns
The Poké Box – Poké Bowls
Sakura Island – Japanese
Jia Jia Lok – Chinese
Bhima’s Warung – Asian Fusion
Kim’s Kitchen – Korean Chicken & Beer
China Garden – Chinese
Star Wok – Modern Chinese Cuisine
Crystal Palace – Chinese
Middle Eastern
Mashawi – Syrian-Lebanese Grilled Meals *Closed
Phillips Shawarma – Lebanese Shawarma
Kabob Hut – Persian
Shawerma Plus – Halal, Vegan Options, Catering, Donate-a-Meal Lunch Boxes
Mozy’s Shawarma – Middle Eastern
Shawarma Royale – Middle Eastern
Spot Lounge – Hookah Lounge & Middle Eastern Food
Phat Pharoahs – Fast Food
European
Solé – Mediterranean, Premium Beers, Scotch, Wine
Mediterraneo – Greek
Pierogi House – Savoury & Sweet Pierogi, Catering
Angie’s – German Canadian, All Day Breakfast, Bakery, Catering
Teremok – Eastern European Cafe specializing in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine
Indian
Masala Bay – Indian
Shiri’s Kitchen – Hyderabadi & South Indian
Kismet Restaurant – Indian
Empress of India – Indian
Classic Indian – Indian
Latin American & Mexican
The Cactus – Mexican
Breakfast
Mel’s Diner – All Day Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Catering
The Daily Grill – Breakfast & Lunch
Korner Kitchen – Breakfast & Lunch
Bridge Street Kitchen – Breakfast & Brunch, Family-Style
Family-Style
Jack’s Family Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fast Food
Box Marley – Jamaican
Smoke’s Poutinerie – Poutine
Sonny’s Drive-In – Fast Food
BBQ, Lounges, Bistros, & More!
Lancaster Smokehouse & Crumb Bakehouse – Southern BBQ & various sweet treats
Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ – American Smokehouse
Proof Kitchen & Lounge – Upscale contemporary dining, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Cocktails
Beertown Public House – Modern Beer Bar
Red House – Bistro Restaurant
The Bauer Kitchen – Up-Market “Bistro”
Restaurants – Cambridge
Italian & Pizza
Amici Restaurant – Emiglia-Romagnia & Tuscan Italian
PIatto Pizzeria + Enoteca – Italian, Pizza
Tommy’s Pizza & Wings – Pizza & Wings
Andy’s Pizza – Pizza, Subs, Wings
Cambridge Pizza – Pizza
Famous Pizza – Pizza
Asian
George’s Fine Chinese Food Restaurant – Chinese
Mama Jean Kitchen – Chinese
Bombay Sizzler – Bengalese & Northern Indian
Nagano Sushi – Japanese & Korean
Middle Eastern
Mozy’s Shawarma – Middle Eastern
CT Shawarma – Middle Eastern, Burgers, Wraps, Family Restaurant
European
Greek Street Gyro – Greek
Indian
The Village Takeout – Indian, Family, Wraps
Royal Indian Buffet – Indian, Buffet
Grain of Salt – Fine Indian Cuisine
Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar – Handmade Indian
Latin American & Mexican
Latinoamerica Unida – Mexican
Breakfast & Brunch
Langdon Hall – Brunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Private Dining
Family-Style
Cambridge Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Zaz Bistro – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tony’s Family Diner – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
M&M Bar and Grill – Breakfast, Dinner
Country Girl Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch, Family, Catering
Fast Food
Wuddup Dog – Gourmet Hot Dogs & Sausage, Fryer Foods
Barnacle Bill’s Fish & Chips – Fish & Chips
Burger Factory – Burgers, Milkshakes, Funnel Cakes
BBQ, Lounges, Bistros, & More!
The Aging Oak – Whiskey, Wine, Tapas, Charcuterie
EVO Kitchen – Restaurant, Patio, Banquet Hall, Gourmet Boxed Lunches, Catering
Cambridge Mill – Restaurant, Wedding Venue, Events
Blackshop! Restaurant & Wine Bar – Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
The Bruce Craft House – Craft Beer, Freshly Baked Bread & Bagels, Local Food
Obie’s Bar & Grille – Handmade Food *Closed
Ernie’s Road House – Food & Drink
The Village Eatery – Bugers, Wraps, Poutine, Shawarma
Restaurants – Elmira, St. Jacobs, Heidelberg, New Hamburg, Breslau, Wellesley
Elmira Tandoori Grill (Elmira) – Indian
Sip & Bite (Elmira) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Central Tavern (Elmira) – Pub Fare
Tien Lee Chinese Food (Elmira) – Chinese Food
Harvest Moon Family Restaurant & Banquet Hall (St. Jacobs) – Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Stone Crock (St. Jacobs) – German & Swiss
The Village Biergarten (St. Jacobs) – Mexican, Local Craft Beer, Wine, Cider, Spirits
The Olde Heidelberg Restaurant (Heidelberg) – Pennsylvanian Dutch (German), Canadian
Scran and Dram (New Hamburg) – Scottish Pub
Melina’s Grill (New Hamburg) – Gyros, Tacos, & more
The Imperial Market Eatery (New Hamburg) – Brunch, Dinner, Groceries
Puddicombe House (New Hamburg) – Casual Fine Dining
Pizza Belisa (Breslau) – Pizza
Nith River Chophouse (Wellesley) – Steakhouse
Caterers
Never Enough Thyme (Elmira) – Food shoppe, Catering, Bakery, Gift Baskets
Kara’s Smart Foods (Kitchener) – In-Season, Locally-Sourced, Platters
Gilt Catering (Kitchener) – Corporate, Weddings, Grazing Tables, Bar Services
Gather & Graze (Kitchener) – Local Artisan Cheese + Premium Charcuterie *Closed
The Grazing Table (Kitchener) – Boutique Catering, Grazing Boxes, Charcuterie
Davenport Catering (Waterloo) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sandwiches
Mambella’s Market (Waterloo) – Italian Frozen Food & Catering
La Lola Catering (Cambridge) – Spanish Catering for Families, Small Groups, and Couples, Paella Parties
Virtuous Kitchen (Cambridge) – Catering, Private Cooking Lessons, Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselling
Little Mushroom Catering (Cambridge) – Catering, Food Shoppe (local groceries), Frozen Meals,
Remember Me Inc (Cambridge) – Catering, BBQ, Milk & Cookies Program
DRINK
Breweries, Cider, & Brewpubs
Rural Roots (Elmira)
Block Three Brewing (St. Jacobs)
KW Craft Cider (Kitchener)
Arabella Park (Kitchener)
Descendents Beer & Beverage Co. (Kitchener)
The Falls Road Irish Pub (Kitchener)
Counterpoint Brewing Company (Kitchener)
TWB Cooperative Brewing (Kitchener)
Waterloo Brewing (Waterloo)
Wave Maker (Cambridge)
Jackass Brewing (Cambridge)
Four Fathers Brewing Co. (Cambridge)
Pubs & Bars
Martini’s Bar & Patio (Kitchener) – Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Family, Cocktails
Grand Surf Lounge (Kitchener) – Tiki Bar
AOK (Kitchener) – Arcade & Craft Beer
SugarRun Bar (Kitchener) – Hidden Bar
Hack’s (Kitchener) – Pub Fare
McMullan’s (Kitchener) – Canadian Pub & Pizzeria
StrykerZ Kitchen and Bar (Kitchener) – Pub Fare
Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener) – Celtic Pub Fare with East Coast Flair
The Bent Elbow (Kitchener) – Pub Fare
The Rabbid Fox (Kitchener & Cambridge)
The Chill Bar & Grill (Waterloo) – Pub Fare & Catering
Jane Bond (Waterloo) – Food, Drink, Funky Tunes
White Rabbit (Waterloo) – Handcrafted Food & Drinks
Morty’s Pub (Waterloo) – Wings & Pub Fare
Ethel’s Lounge (Waterloo) – Breakfast, Wings, Pub Fare
The Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) – British Pub Fare & Breakfast
The Pub on King (Waterloo) – British Pub Fare
21 Fir Whiskey Bar + Kitchen (Waterloo) – Prohibition-Inspired Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
Churchill Arms (Waterloo) – British Pub Fare
The Easy Pour Winebar (Cambridge) – Winebar
The Argyle Arms (Cambridge) – British Pub Fare
The Black Badger (Cambridge) – British Pub Fare
Gator’s Tail Sports Shack & Grill (Cambridge) – Sports Shack
Rhythm & Brews (Cambridge)
Thank You for Supporting Local!
Thank you for making it through this large Waterloo Region Local Guide to Food and Drink in the Tri-Cities and surrounding townships! If there’s an independent food and drink establishment I’ve missed, please leave a comment below or send me an email.
For more Waterloo Region Local Shopping Guides, visit the main guide page here.
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Bridge street Kitchen for Breakfast
DeliWorks in Kitchener – 40 Weber St. E – Breakfast, Lunch, Sandwiches, Catering and Meals to Go (Fresh & Frozen)
Great, thanks!