First time in Waterloo and this was the #1 spot that popped up in town for a sandwich, had to check…read moreit out. Excellent ham and Brie sandwich! Really cool inside, decent service, and I'm not sure if it was the owner or manager but everyone behind the counter seemed to be having a good time talking about shifts etc. Always nice to see that energy at a place. Good luck!

I always find myself here when visiting the region (Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge)…read more They make great coffee and wait times have lessened. Terrific walk up window during the pandemic

This is a huge space with high ceilings that still manages to be cozy. We appreciated their…read moreattention to allergies. Excellent service. Clean. An extensive menu, but everything was delicious and made with care. I already have our next reservation booked!

It was a cold morning and I went with my husband to get some coffee. I ended up also getting a…read moresandwich. They didn't have any March specials or anything; I love a seasonal or limited drink. They have your common cafe options and flavored syrups to choose from, along with a variety of tea. The server was very kind and was willing to think up something unique for me when I asked if they had any specials. I went with a hot classic Hazelnut latte. The coffee was creamy, not too sweet, and the hazelnut was subtle. They had different pastries, sandwiches, and cakes to choose from. I got a bacon egg croissant sandwich, which they kindly heated up. I really liked the croissant they used; it wasn't so flaky that with every bite I was making a mess. The tomato jam they used was sweet but paired really well with the ingredients! Honestly would love to try to recreate this at home because it was just that good. It was a warm cozy place, small area with a small side table with about 3-4 bar stools; it's connected to the restaurant (The Bauer Kitchen). This was a pleasant first visit and would definitely come again.

Went during lunch on a weekday and the store was very busy! The food arrived quickly, the drinks…read moretook a bit. The spring roll was delicious, there is peanut butter within the roll. The store had ample space.

This place is so busy! Easy to see why: great story and great offerings. I went there for…read morebreakfast and the food was good enough. The ambience is a bit chaotic and super loud so if you are noise- and din- sensitive, definitely go at quiet times. I went on a Sunday morning and it was clearly the local preferred Sunday brunch spot!!

Great spot in Cambridge! I've always gone to the…read morerestaurant, great food and atmosphere. Started to hit the bar area, at 8 pm, good live music, positive vibe and as always staff Rock lots of fun

March 6/2026: Lunch with Keith…read more Fish & Chips ($24.00) was mine. Very tasty & a decent size portion. The coleslaw was very tasty as was the tartar sauce. All in all a very tasty meal. Decent beer selection as well. One I had was 5.8%! The ambiance was classy casual, so just what I look for in table dining. Service was good but the place wasn't busy. It's a do over

Nestled in the picturesque Westdale Village, this cafe offers a cozy retreat from the Sunday…read morebustle. The seating is ample, and the 2 hour time limit is a thoughtful touch that prevents the space from feeling stagnant. My drink of choice was a lavender-vanilla matcha a pleasant, well crafted beverage... while not my top city pick, was certainly enjoyable. The standout for me however, was the cookie, which paired perfectly with the friendly, efficient service. With an expansive menu of appealing options and a prime location, I'll definitely be returning to sample their coffee.

Tips: - The hot beef sandwich and spaghetti with meat sauce…read moreare excellent. The latter comes with bread that you can skip. - Add meatballs to you spaghetti for the full experience. Back in March, I entered a contest for a $50 gift card from Country Boy Family Restaurant. In April, I was notified that I had won it. Yay! I was advised that this gift card would be "at the front desk, so feel free to collect it at any time." Cool! This past Saturday, I did a day trip to Kitchener. It felt like old times visiting this area. There were the usual busy spots along highway 401, so the trip ended up taking me two hours to drive over to Kitchener from Markham. I had no problem finding this eatery. I backed into a parking spot and walked over. This eatery has two entrances that form a sort of indoor waiting area. Signage was great, as I found a second door to enter. It was worn from a lot of usage! I got to the front counter. It had a welcome message on the screen. A woman from behind the drink area let me know that she'd be over soon. I wasn't in a rush. This woman, Marina, ended up being my server. She greeted me at the front desk. She was naturally a positive woman. I let her know that I had a gift card to pick up. I told her my name. She checked. It wasn't here. She said that maybe it wasn't ready. Um, no. 1.5 months is more than enough time to put together a gift card. I showed her the conversation that I had someone at this restaurant through an online chat. What she did was took out two gift certificates (it wasn't a gift card) out of an envelope for someone else and gave them two me. Each gift certificate was worth $25. That was quick thinking on her part to fix an avoidable issue. My thinking is that this swap may have been used for my original gift certificates. Anyway, she seated me at a comfortable booth. It felt like every table was a booth here. There are screens where you can watch CP 24. I got a menu. It felt extensive as I leafed through everything. My first though was to get crab cake benedict. Well, all that changed when I saw the hot beef sandwich. Yes, please! I wanted to use my gift certificates for this entire visit. I placed an order to immediately enjoy at the eatery and another order to take home for dinner. My order consisted of these items: - Diet Pepsi - Hot beef sandwich - Spaghetti with meat sauce, with meatballs (takeout) I did pretty well. My order was $52 before tipping. My Diet Pepsi came out first. It was cold and fizzy. I got another refill during my time dining in. My hot beef sandwich came with veggies and a starch. I could choose from fries, home fries, and rice. I chose home fries. My plate looked amazing. My hot beef sandwich had sliced beef piled high, between two slices of white bread, and gravy poured over it. It was excellent. The beef gravy had a touch of sweetness to it, which was different, but yummy. The veggies were steamed and perfectly cooked. They went in the gravy. The highlight side was the home fries. They were potatoes that were sliced and pan-fried. They had a ton of flavour, almost as if they were cooked with a splash of soy sauce. They were crispy and super filling. I got my dinner packed in a paper bag. I was happy. The bag was hefty. I paid my bill with a credit card. I tipped and tapped. Done! I used the washroom after I got seated at my booth and before I left the eatery. The women's washroom was clean. Signage to get there was clear. No issues. I put my dinner in an insulated reusable bag. It was still warm when I took it out at home. My dinner was packed with a lot of care. I got my food in two aluminum round containers. It was carefully sealed. There was absolutely no sauce leakage. My spaghetti with meat sauce had four meatballs that I ordered as an add-on in the sauce. This entire meal was comforting. The spaghetti was al dente. The meatballs were large, delicious, and homemade. The meat sauce was excellent and flavourful. The downside? It came with bread. I don't know if it should have been garlic toast. There was no garlic flavour. Frankly, it barely had any butter or oil on it. It was weird. I heated the slices up. I then dunked them into the meat sauce. So much better! The food was great, minus the toasted bread. The gift card/certificate issue needs work and this confusion could have been avoided. Saying that it would be there at the front desk and it wasn't put a damper on my introduction to this eatery right off the bat. (210)

They can't manage their business properly. Be careful if they can't even manage a signs to say…read morewhen they are open or closed its likely they can't manage food safety

Such a cozy little spot that's perfect for coffee and breakfast. We stopped here before a hike to…read moreDundas Peak and you can tell it's a beloved spot in the community. My oatmeal power bowl was delicious- be aware you cannot modify and ask for raisins to be left out, but I ate them anyway! My mom loved her avocado toast and said it had a little kick to it. We both enjoyed our coffee and thought everyone was incredibly kind. Too bad we are 8 hours away, but if I find myself in the area, I will stop in again.

One of the most picturesque cafes just outside of Hamilton! A relatively small, historic brick…read morebuilding with greenery growing along the outside of its walls, blue painted window frames, and a few benches outside. You enter in to see clean, modern aesthetic cafe vibes and a rack of freshly baked sourdough from Dear Grain. The cafe connects to its outdoor seating area and feels a bit like a secret garden. There's a variety of baked goods, food, and drinks to choose from. Their espresso tends to be on the mellower side - I think it's a medium body, mild & balanced, and pairs well with milk. If you're into pour overs, Detour has an incredible selection of their own coffee bean roasts. Not a coffee fan? No problem. I also recommend this spot to pick up the best artisan style sourdough I've had in this area (if you're not close to Dear Grain Commissary in downtown Hamilton). Crunchy crust and the softest sourdough inside. Perfect for a fancy sandwich or to add to a charcuterie board! You won't regret it.

Super cute location where you can find some fun snacks and canned goods along with your baked goods…read moreand pastries. I love that they had a lot of good gluten free options too, so it's a friendly location for those with celiac. Good stop on the way to St. Jacobs. And the whole little main street is kinda cute!

We came in for a morning coffee and pastry. It was busy when we arrived. The girls at the counter…read morewere very friendly and quick to serve. They poured our coffees into mugs and then we went over to another counter to fix them up with cream and sugar. Most of the tables were taken so we all sat at the window counter. The bakery has lots of freshly made baked goods from breads to cookies to pies and cakes. There are also savory dishes too. It can be a bit pricey but this place is located in a very touristy area. The seasonal baked goods looked so good and fresh. The apple fritter we got was big and very dense with a few apples in it. They were all out of the rhubarb squares we live so much. When you look into the back you can see all the girls working in their bonnets and cotton dresses. Very cute. Parking is an issue on busy days.