After Toronto and Parry Sound, Stratford is the next best thing to home for me. Some of my best…read morefriends live in that area. Saying that, one friend is presently getting a friendly cold shoulder as he failed to bring me to this gem which is a few minutes away from where he resides. I think I've been once years ago; however, detoured here on my mini-weekend adventure. They have an extensive hot and cold menu and everything looks delicious. We ordered cross Trax (or waffle fries poutine), it did have a hint of spice that made eating it uncomfortable but after recovering from the spice, wanting to go back for more. Similarity, we ordered two dipped ice cream cones. Mine was orange creamsicle and it tasted like an orange creamsicle, wouldn't necessarily buy it again but glad I tried it. My cousin got the butterscotch and it looked delicious as well. I think the ice cream was definitely the best part. It was a comfortable environment. Service was quick and friendly. Price point was reasonable for the quality of food. Although Stratford-ites disagree with me and think it's on the higher side. Highly recommend this place for an old School drive in.

We heard really good things about this. We got three foot longs and fries / onion rings. They…read morehave a deal right now a foot long, onion rings and pop for 13$. The ice cream is great too.

The Good Dog Co. has been open for 2 weeks in a new indoor food court thing that went up where…read moreShoeless Joe's once was. Since they are new they're running cash-only, so make sure you have some! The staff is really polite and went above and beyond to make me feel appreciated. I chose the pulled jackfruit sandwich which came with Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce which was tasty! I subbed the vegan mayo for the scotch bonnet mayo because I wanted to add some heat. That was such a good call because that mayo is amazing. The employee made sure to check with me to make sure I knew it was spicy and then told me that all of their sauces are made in-house. As a major condiment fan, I love that and they even gave me a side of the Hennessy mustard on the side to try. It's good and the Hennessy really hits you upfront but doesn't linger in the aftertaste which was nice. They have a ton of options for both vegans and omnivores alike so I'd certainly recommend stopping by and trying out their menu. The staff said that of all the restaurants in the plaza they had the most vegan options which is cool! There are pre-assembled choices as well as ones that are customizable. Extra toppings are only $0.25 each, so you can make anything your own. I'll definitely come back!

Came for a late lunch on Sat. They have picnic tables outside which are great with warmer weather…read more They have a few tables inside. Order at the counter: Standard burger with fries, Curry & Goat cheese poutine, Classic Canuck pizza. Burger was good, juicy, soft bun, with standard toppings. Fries are good, fresh cut and well done. The poutine was amazing. Curry & Goat cheese really hits hard! This would be even better with chicken (next time). The pizza was amazing. The dough and sauce are made from scratch and it shows! Lots of cheese, the pull was crazy. This will be our new regular spot when in the St. Jacob's Market area!

Eclectic place serving up decent food. Passing through the area and needed food fast. They…read moreweren't busy and food came out relatively quickly. Lots of sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, and poutines to choose from. The one drawback to the place was it smelled like a deep fryer, so if you don't want to smell like fried food, go somewhere else. My coworker and I got it a chicken sandwich and burger both with fries. My chicken sandwich was very good, with a light fresh bun and fresh toppings. My coworkers burger was prepared correctly and very flavorful. Fries were fries.

When passing through, it is an absolute must-try!! Amazing food, welcoming and nice staff and…read moreamazing patio with picnic tables. Had the poutine and it was one of the best I've tried (I've probably tried over 60, lol Canadian thing I guess). Again, if you're passing through Shakespeare, stop in and say hi and try the amazing food.

We had a delightful meal at The Yellow Perch in Bayfield…read moreOntario this week. It was our first time st this quaint resort town. We chatted with the owner who has many years of experience internationally in food service. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. We highly recommend this cute bistro when visiting the Bayfield area.

Amazing every single time. Ignore negative reviews. Prices are amazing, food is fresh, chef is…read moreamazing and service is friendly and prompt.

For starters, Top Dogs BBQ is a seasonal business which sells hot dogs and sausages in Market…read moreSquare. They are mostly open weekday afternoons (weather permitting) and in my humble opinion offer some of the best street meat in the city! The guy running it is Canadian politeness personified - all manners and friendliness. They also offer pop, chips and freezies - all at a reasonable price. While I normally have the hot dog - today I enjoyed the jalapeno sausage - and while it's only available for a limited time I can assure you it was endlessly delicious. With a pop and small bag of chips it came to a whopping $6.50 - which is a pretty hard deal to beat. *PRO-TIP* After countless trips I only just learned today that they do offer mayonnaise, but you have to ask for it as they keep it in the fridge.* it can get busy on nice days but that's really just a testament to how good the food is and that the prices are right. If you're looking for a quick meal enjoyed al fresco you could do far worse. Top Dogs is about an apt a description as you're going to get!

Almost missed this place as when we checked on map, we assumed it was a drive in theatre. But so…read moreglad we made it here rather than a US fast food chain nearby. Any day support local owned businesses. Kids had cheesy fries - good fries and fairly good cheese sauce, didn't taste CheezWiz. Mac and Cheese wedges. Again fairly good and freshly fried to order. The Spicy Fries (were vegan/plant based) - were coated and not spicy to us. Even a spice averse person with us could easily handle it. The quantity good and again fried to order so they came out piping hot. The Non Dairy / Vegan Sea Salt Caramel Coffee regular hard ice cream was very good. So glad SRDI keeps and the local dairy makes a vegan version. Made this vegan very happy. Kids took quite a few pictures of the playground, large muskoka chair, the small plane, mini golf ($). Picnic benches were perfect for a warm spring day. Definitely visiting again if in Goderich area.

If you're a local (or a seasonal local) to the area then you already know this is the best walk-up…read moreburger and ice cream joint around. It's a blink and you'll miss it type of place but it's easy to find right off the highway and has plenty of parking out front. Open only during the summer months and worth the wait in line (there usually is one), it's pure nostalgia at its finest. The retro sign, the walk-up order window, the giant play area for the kids. It's easy to see why this place has been a beloved part of the community for 50+ years. The food is delicious and consists of mostly fast food style burgers, hot dogs and deep fried favorites. They have a large selection of ice cream, both hard (Shaw's) and soft, and the biggest decision you'll be making is which flavour to get as they have a ton to choose from. My recos: - Ranchburger (comes w/ ham) - Mac and cheese wedges w/ ranch (my mom's fav) - Fries w/ ketchup & mayo - Banana milkshake - Soft serve: coconut or banana - Sundaes: blueberry or strawberry All in all, it's a nice place to check out with lots of tables to eat outside and the big open sky is great for watching sunsets. Bonus if there are small planes taking off and landing beside you on the runway.

Slaw Dogz has an amazing variety of different gourmet hotdogs. All food is made fresh to order with…read moreno additives or preservatives and you can taste the abundance of flavor and freshness in every bite. Their hotdogs are all beef and they do have the option of a turkey dog or vegan. The owners are hospitable, friendly, make sure you feel welcomed as a customer to their restaurant and you're not just another customer to them Definitely exceeded my expectations and would recommend to any and everyone to support a local business. We drove 45 minutes and it was worth the drive!

The toppings are great but these hot dogs themselves are the best I've had…read more We'll be back regularly.

food 4/5: solid, regular food, nothing special but not pretence either…read more Service 4/5: friendly, no waitresses, accept plastic, take outs Location 4/5: On the plaza, free parking Price: $ Will be Back.

From the owner: Fresh, local, great tasting food. Fried chicken, fresh cut…read morefries, wedges and poutine, fish 'n chips, gyros, salads and so much more! Eat in, take out or delivery.

Small town icecream flavours are the best. Rosie's serves up scoops from the London IceCream…read moreCompany, which is smooth and creamy. But really, the draw isn't the icecream itself but the delightfully unique flavour pairings. So while this may not be the absolute greatest icecream in the world, the "regional" flavours come quite close to that perfect mix of childhood nostalgia and specific what-we-are-known-for taste. Standouts to me were the St Jacob's Apple Pie (tasted so much like the famed apple fritters from the famed market) and Southern Ontario Cherry Cheesecake. All this to say my wife and I were in Bayfield for a day and a half, and went to Rosie's not once, not twice, but 3 times. (Hugely satisfied) Burp!!! ps: Rosie's is outstanding value too. For less than $6 (and that includes me tipping for the quick/friendly service), you get a super generous single scoop (which is really the size of a double scoop) on a waffle cone. (Hugely satisfied) Yay!!!

St. Jacobs Apple pie ice cream is the best! Strawberry Dole Whip ice cream is also very good. They…read morealso have sugar free, no sugar options. Great for a sweet treat on a hot day.