Tessa, pastry chef extraordinaire, makes the best croissants in Hamilton! Be sure to buy more than…read moreone, because you will definitely want another after you gobble down the first.

The General Bread & Pastry is in the same space as the inimitable Martello and has the same owners…read more They make croissants, pain-au-chocolat, and breads so delicious that you are immediately transported back to France. The breads and bagels are made with sourdough and are absolutely amazing! They also sell other items such as spreads, pastas, wines, and they have a takeout food menu that is to die for. I highly recommend the gravlax tartine or the heirloom & tomato stracciatella tartine: they make for an excellent brunch or lunch and will keep you coming back for more! You can pre-order items by email at INFO@GENERALBREAD.CA or call 905.524.3091 to place a takeout order. Please keep in mind that it really helps businesses to pick up items in person during Covid-19 because delivery apps take a hefty percentage for their services. That said, The General is also available for delivery orders on Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash. For the love of bread, you've got to try this place!

What a great find in Waterloo, a real gem. We have been enjoying breakfast and lunch at Teremok for…read moreover 15 years. Galena and her husband run a very clean and efficient cafe. The pelmeni (meat dumplings), pierogi, borscht and sandwiches are always excellent, tasting fresh and delicious. While for eat in or take out we highly recommend Teremok. You won't be disappointed. Karen N

The place may be hard to find as they do not have a business sign up- but it's right beside Moksha…read moreYoga in uptown Waterloo. We came uptown for hot pot once and a friend of my made sure we drove by this place for their Napoleon cakes. However, by the time we got there, the place has already been closed. She then spazzed a good 5 minute on how awesome the cake and food at this mini Ukrainian restaurant were. So as a result, it got me pretty interested, and I made a mental note to check this place out in the near future. One morning after yoga, I stopped by the place. The store was owned and operated by an Ukrainian lady. Its very clean, and has this very calm/ serene feel. Upon stepping into the store, the place seems to emphasize more on pierogis and soups.. so maybe I'll come back to try that one day... The Napoleon cake is indeed good and the portion can definitely be shared amongst 2-3 ppl.

This is a nice dinner run by friendly people. I think it's cash only. Prices are very reasonable. I…read moregot a breakfast sandwich with sausage for $5.75. I also got a strawberry cruller donut and my friend got a muffin. I'd say the food quality is very good, but not great. If I had the ability, I'd rate 4.5 stars. Overall a worthwhile stop in Elmira.

This is the spot the locals hit for quick and delicious home cooked food…read more Everything here is great, Sandwhiches, burgers, lasagna everything is exceptional Check out the daily specials or order off the menu, if your not sure ask they are ultra helpful ! Cheese bread is exceptional if your lucky enough to arrive and there's still some available

We drove here from Hamilton as the "Goulash Place Hungarian Kitchen" came highly recommended. It is…read morevery difficult to find a good Hungarian restaurant near us. The food was amazing and the portions were huge! I ordered combo "C" which started with a goulash stew. It was delicious! That alone filled me up lol. Then came the gigantic schnitzel with potatoes! The schnitzel covered my whole plate. I was happy to take left overs home with me. I had to leave room for the palacsinta. I had the strawberry filling and it was also delicious. My sister in law had the Chicken Paprikash which looked amazing so I ordered one to go. Her cabbage roll looked good too so I will try one next visit. Prices are amazing for what you get. Our waitress Csilla was so friendly and looked after us well! If you are looking for excellent authentic Hungarian food, this is the place to check out. They are only open a few days during the week so check out hours before you go. We will definitely be coming back!

Burlington and surrounding area! You are in for a treat! Those who know me, knows I love my…read moreMediterranean and Mid-East Foods and have been to quite a lot of places - minus going to the mid-east! :) My most recent trip is to Reco Shawarma. It's a long way away from my place but it was worth the drive. The delish food can not be compared to any of those chain places that's been making their way around. You know the one that's selling shawarma with basketball players... I guess marketing knows their target audience - I for one don't get it. If I was a world class athlete, why would I eat plastic food. Go figure... and like I always do for some reason... I digress! LOL! Let's get back to Reco! Reco is a family owned and run business that's less than a month old. Though we are in the middle of a pandemic and lockdowns are stressful on small businesses, they decided it's time to open. They feel that fresh quality food will keep the customers happy and the doors open. That's what I call confidence in one's product! I wish them the best because I am definitely HAPPY! Everything is basically inhouse made and prepared fresh. The dips, salads, and dressing are all made on the premise. The meats are cut and seasoned by the staff and cooked over REAL CHARCOAL grills. Let's bring traditional cooking and flavours back! Oh... even the baklava is made traditionally and in house - I think I bit my lip thinking about this while writing this review [insert teary eye emoticon - and when will YELP allow emoticons!!!!???] Falafel lovers... their falafel is probably one of the best I've had - seriously! The outside crust is crispy and the inside is moist and tasty. They have a secret blend but if you are a true mid-east lover - you can guess what the ingredients are... I DID and probably the only one so far! Nailed it! Just call me the Fantastic Falafel Foodie! What can I say, I strive for perfection in my Foodie Studies! LOL! :D The staff here is the friendliest and warmest of people. I am jealous of all you West Dwellers as you have quite the gem of a place for you to get great quality and tasting food. During this Pandemic and Lockdown, it's important to help support our local and independent businesses. I've been going to many new and existing business to support them. Let's all do what we can or we may be left with eating Clown Food and wearing Paper Crowns while making a Run For the Border - and no one wants that! CHEERS!!!

Reco Shawarma is a new place specializing in Middle Eastern food located in Burlington. This…read morefriendly family run business opened just 2 weeks ago. The owners are run by women are passionate about their food and makes pretty well everything from scratch on the premises. Fresh local ingredients are used. The meat for the kebabs are halal and cooked on a charcoal grill for an authentic smokiness just like how it's done in their homeland of Egypt. I recommend their Mix Grill ... includes Chicken, Lamb and Kofta and 2 sides for $19.00. And you can't go wrong with The chicken Shawarma on rice The chicken Shaklee is tender and so flavourful. I also recommend their homemade mushroom soup There is a selection of vegetarian dips and salads for $9,90. The portions here are huge and reasonable. If you are in the area.. I recommend you go visit this place.

I have had the Philly cheese sandwich here so many times. It's so good. The service here is great…read morealso.

A local friend recommended this cafe to me. It's easy to miss because it's in a mixed use building…read moreand doesn't face the main street. The space is a bit older and dated looking, but it is cozy and warm. I finally had the chance to try it out for breakfast recently. Staff are very patient and friendly -- there were the 2 owners and 2 other staff. So all the customers were well taken care of. The restaurant was packed. It's small only a few tables. My friend and I grabbed a seat at the high top table. Their menu was larger than expected for a cafe! Quite a lot of options for sandwiches. We both tried the Breakfast Sandwich -- it's a croissant panini-grilled with 2 poached eggs, cheese, hash brown and choice of bacon or sausage. It was satisfying without being too greasy or oily. I had a regular drip coffee with cream. It was ok! They do have a small coffee menu. Not alternative dairy. Lastly, we tried the Borsch soup! When we learned the owners were Polish, we knew that we had to try the Polish items on the menu. The Borscht was light and fragrant. Loved it so much, we bought a container from their to-go fridge! Will definitely return to try the pirogies and other items too.

Love this family owned and operated business. Their bakery items are fantastic - our family loves…read morethe egg buns!

Tried for first time, german buns old fashion bologna and black forest ham all great. Lots of…read morechoices on shelf freindly nice very comfortable store/bakery

Absolutely nothing bad comes out of this place!! The…read morecroissants are the closest thing you will get to thinking you are in Paris! The service is top notch and you will always be treated like family!

We dropped by on the way to Safari, what a hidden gem! The service is excellent, the staff is…read morefriendly, and the pizza was very good! We also tried their chocolate chip cookies, which taste very homemade and fresh. Highly recommend!