Cute little quaint bakery in Stratford, first time visiting Stratford. We got the tuna sandwich go…read moreshare and my mom got grilled cheese sandwich & home fries. Both were delicious. For dessert we got the Reeses cup butter tart which was flaky & decadent!

They have a new owner who is a trained chef and the food reflects it! Definitely worth the visit!read more

Great place to start your day! Fantastic food! I loved the Juliet, which is a Benedict with Brie…read morecheese, bacon and avocado mash. Crispy hash browns on the side. I loved how crispy they were! Delicious latte too. Fun decor. Lots of tables and booths. The owner is a fabulous lady and she even waits on the customers. She gives stellar service. Spacious interior. The place is popular so get there early!

Very good food!! The…read moreservice is always good and served with a smile. It's a busy place so you know it's good!! I've been here a few times and have had the Ruben sandwich on gluten free bread and the pesto chicken sandwich. Both where top notch and I would order them again. The others with me had a range of items like fish n chips, wraps, bison burger, all very good and they were raving about it. When you are in town to see a Stratford Festival show you should pass by. Recommended!!

Despite having moved 3 times / the consistency of deliciousness here remains. Staff are always…read morefriendly and welcoming - but its the sandwiches that really keep me coming back every time I'm in Stratford. The newest location is right by the river - with lots of public parking across the street. Beautiful old building and a nicer overall decor than the previous spot. Still colourful - with cool drawings of their famous sandwiches on the walls. Lots on offer, but really, who am I kidding? "Mennonite sandwich, please" is what I said - and what you better say if you know what's good for ya. That delicious summer sausage, fresh corn relish with a subtle but delicious kick of spice. The cheddar - classic taste - nice slice - just how I like it. Definitely not processed cheese. The fresh country white bread - melt in your mouth but still with a crunchy brown crust. MMMMMMMMMennonites seem to have the secret of sandwich making down pat. This is the kind of sandwich that puts hair on your chest...What's that joke - why do Mennonite boys grow beards? Because they want to look just like their moms! Lol a bit off side maybe there - but my point is simple - a hearty, tasty sandwich - one of the best and most classic available in Ontario. Get out there and grab a few. The baking is also delicious!!

Fab! The best sandwiches in Stratford! At INCREDIBLE prices, too!!!…read more Check out the checklist-style takeout menu: http://www.yorkstreetkitchen.com/YSKSandwichmenu.pdf Most of my friends are huge fans of the Mennonite Sandwich. I enjoy the Othello (sans pesto, of course) but most often create-my-own. Last time I was there I had local goats cheese (swoon-inducing) on multigrain (OMG freshly-baked and so so so good) with alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, lettuce, roasted sweet red peppers, honey mustard (made by local mennonites!) & mayo. I always add the "deli dills" - I'm pretty sure they're local mennonite too. Needless to say, PHENOMENAL. They also have THE MOST AMAZING 4-bean salad. Try it. Trust me. I don't even LIKE bean salad all that much... this one converted me. Really. GET IT. They lose a star because it's time to fix the service. It takes waaay too long to get your food, and that's true whether you eat in or order from the take-out window. Service is a bit better for breakfast, but still nothing to rave about. Expect to wait 20-30 minutes for your food. The kitchen & waitstaff are unfortunately more often than not visibly frazzled/stressed. I have been here for breakfast a bunch of times, as well as dinner once or twice. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their jam - "moss berry" - never heard of it before or since! For dinner, I've had the Spinach, Marinated Mushroom, Red Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza ($6.50) as well as the Caramelized Broccoli, Red Onion and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells baked in a our slow-cooked Tomato Sauce ($13.95). Both VERY yummy. Their breakfast burrito is legendary. I must recommend it as your first breakfast expedition at YSK. For meat-eaters, try the peameal bacon. LOCAL PORK FACTOIDS: A note on peameal bacon + Stratford: this is prime peameal bacon territory. If you don't make it to YSK, try to get to the Stratford Farmer's Market where you will find a chuckwagon of sorts vending DREAMY peameal bacon sandwiches. OMG. AMAZING. Perth County produces some of the best pork in the country. If you're passing through Shakespeare on the way to Stratford (or back - it's just east of Stratford), make a stop at "The Best Little Pork Shoppe", which is certainly NOT little. Check it out: http://www.porkshoppe.com/ Last interesting pork fact? The Annual Ontario Pork Congress happens in Stratford too. Just one more point in proof that Stratford is THE place to be eating pork. Which I don't, to clarify. I've been a veghead for 13 years now. But I have juicy childhood memories of Saturday mornings at the market with my Dad eating peameal bacon sandwiches with LOCAL bacon, LOCAL cheddar cheese, FRESHLY-CHURNED LOCAL butter on a FRESHLY-BAKED kaiser bun. FOR REAL. Back to TSK breakfast. I've also had the French Toast with local maple syrup and some sort of homemade apple-pie-filling-type side (INCREDIBLE) and the H.M.S. Pinafore Breakfast Sandwich (toasted bagel with that gorgeous local goat cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, onion & lettuce) is worth a try too! So basically, if you're looking for a unique, personality-filled, delicious place for breakfast, brunch or lunch, HEAD HERE!

Tucked in among a small shopping complex a little off the beaten track is Joe's Diner, a classic…read moretrue to the bones diner. Simple decor, high efficiency, and no nonsense approach with delicious food, Joe's Diner checks all the above. Open for breakfast and lunch this is a popular place with no table left empty for more than a couple minutes. The waitresses are fast and all business. This isn't a place to strike up a conversation. The food is very good with extremely affordable prices. The maple syrup was served in a squeeze bottle that I typically see reserved for malt vinegar or mustard, and was a bit watery but the French Toast was delicious. It was light, fluffy, and very eggy. Was it the best I have eaten? No, but it was very good. Joe's is a great place for a quick bite at a great price point.

Went for breakfast, food was what was expected for all day breakfast menu. We had to wait in line…read morebut that was expected as they were packed on weekday morning. Service was very fast and waitress was very nice. We were not looking for five star dining experience but joes did not disappoint for an average diner style meal. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

I found it on Yelp. Korner has absolutely exceeded my expectations. Great foods, lots of choices…read more I ordered the Classic Breakfast and it tasted very good! My friends ordered the Pacific Eggs Benny, also very tasty! Service was very attentive and speedy. And although it was very popular with a lot of traffic, the restaurant has lots of tables and we just needed to wait for 15 mins before table was served. Overall, we will definitely come back if we go Waterloo again.

This spot used to be occupied by a restaurant called Benny's and I used to always go for their…read moreSmoked Meat Hash (like 15 years ago). They're still great and a place I'd always revisit whenever I'm back in the Waterloo area. Highly recommended!

Top notch!! Couldn't be better…read more.. I received the most friendly welcome and excellent service. I was treated so kindly and promptly with a touch of professional that anyone would admire. The food was excellent and the waitress was decked with every quality needed to perform perfectly!!! Thanks so much for for the memorable moments!

This place has been a staple in town FOR YEARS AND YEARS! It has been around for literally as long…read moreas I can remember. Food is always great, homemade and tasty. I'm a sucker for a great breakfast and this place is on point. Be ready for lots of locals, waitresses know pretty much everyone by name. Kinda like a Cheers, but for food.

Saturday afternoon , moments before 2 pm lunch end , I gather they close how a few hours then start…read morea dinner service til 9or 10 pm We shared a fish and chip lunch , it was great and fries with a aioli , the fish was with a tasty home made dill tartar sauce Great red beer and a South African Shiraz Service was friendly and efficient and welcoming We will be back And await a new restaurant theme upstairs called Briaa ? Sounds good and must experience South African fire bbq and good

Came here for a dinner on a Saturday night with the SO. We made reservations and sure enough,…read morepeople started trickling in right around dinner time. Service was EXCEPTIONAL. Except for one leeetle thing (see below). We couldn't decide between the duck liver pate and the ploughman's board so we ordered one of each...and the waiter promptly told us that the ploughman's board comes with the duck liver pate! This was helpful! So, we decided to order the "large" ploughman's board so we could share. It was HUGE. Like, enough to nearly fill us up. We still ordered mains which were delicious but we could barely finish. The one negative is that we asked for a doggy bag for the rest of the ploughman's board, and the waiter took the plate and brought us back the container. When we got home, we saw that the waiter didn't give us any of the duck liver pate (there was 1/3rd left over). Its a real shame because that's probably the thing I wanted the most. Otherwise, great place. It didn't *look* fancy but the food and service was definitely top-notch. Prices reflected that too. I would probably recommend this place, but I know Stratford has a lot of amazing restaurants and I have yet to try those.

My friends and I were passing through and wanted breakfast on a Sunday morning, so we decided to…read morestop by. It was pretty busy, but we got a table in 20 minutes which seemed like a reasonable wait time. I wanted some fancy pancakes, but also some eggs and sausage, so I was very happy to see that I could get a Pancake Stack and upgrade the pancakes. The food eggs, and home fries needed seasoning, but other than that the food was all very good. I am giving a 3 star rating because while it was a 4/4.5 star meal, a waitress spilled a kettle of liquid on my back as she walked by. Thankfully the liquid wasn't hot. I know it was accident and the staff was very apologetic, but it definitely put a damper on my visit.

Went there a month ago and it was pretty good. Was busy so thats a good sign that the food is good.read more