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The Friendly Society

4.1 (14 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Autumn Salad
Emma N.

(Before everything closed...again) I went on a girls trip to elora and our airbnb was pretty much right above this place! It's so nice and cozy. The interior is very well designed and it had an overall great vibe. The service was quick and our server was really nice! The menu has a wide variety of options. I got the burrata and small summer salad. I loved loved loved how the burrata came with honeycomb! The salad was also super tasty but I do think that it was a bit over-dressed. My friends ordered the Mac n Cheese, Autumn buddha bowl and a pappardelle pasta. All were really good (I had a few bites of each-- we all kind of shared). The fries here are great! I only took pictures of my food though. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you ever come to Elora-- it fits the vibe of the town very well!

Sam G.

Great restaurant in Elora. It is actually a fairly sized placed despite the smaller entrance. Host and servers were so nice. They took as many precautions as they can to keep patrons safe from COVID 19. The food is delicious and well made. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and caesar salad. Yum! Enjoyed my meal, enjoyed the view. Have already recommended this place to my friends.

Dragon bowl
Nicki Q.

Cute and busy restaurant by the river. St Germaine Spritz and hummus appetizer were shared and delicious. Dragon bowl was ok. Service was friendly, however there are were a lot of flies in the lower part of the restaurant.

Burger and fries

Great food and service. My family and I enjoyed our experience at this restaurant. We shared the calamari app - my kids devoured it! We each ordered a different item on the menu. I ordered the chicken sandwich with house salad. My wife had the burger with fries and my kids had the fettuccini Alfredo and grilled cheese from the kids menu. All of us tried each other's food and we all agreed the food was great. You won't go wrong eating here. Place was busy - family day weekend and all - so I suggest making reservations in advance. The only small minus was my chicken sandwich was slightly too crispy on one end but still delicious.

Two piece fried chicken dinner
Suzie R.

If you get a chance to go to Elora this summer make sure to try their super moist and crispy chicken!!! I dipped mine in the gravy that came for the frites. Fantastic! Staff was very friendly and the patio is quite large but I recommend making a reservation because this place is busy. At the time of this posting they also offered takeout which is also very popular.

Gazpacho soup, fried chicken with garlic aioli & chicken sandwich with fries.
Wai-Lin T.

Yum, yum yum. Outdoor seating arranged in line with COVID guidelines; my gazpacho soup had drizzles of balsamic vinegar and olive oil & the fried chicken with garlic aioli was so well worth the wait. Wish I had more days here in Elora to go back for other items in the menu.

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Chopped Leaf

Chopped Leaf

3.3(9 reviews)
21.4 km

Really enjoyed my southwestern salad I got from Chopped for Lunch today. Was a bit better than the…read moresalad I got from Williams Cafe (in the same area) for lunch the day before. The counter service was quick, I ordered and was in and out in under 5 mins. Got lunch for two and it was about $32 CAD. Wouldn't hesitate to go here again, as their entire menu is healthy and fresh. Of course if you don't like any of their signature salads, you can create your own. Good soups as well, had their version of the French onion soup and it was also good. Definitely give this place a try if you tend to frequent Williams.

Chopped Leaf is a new chain that has now also opened up in Waterloo. The opening of this restaurant…read morecontinues the trend of more restaurants opening up in KW that cater to the health conscious crowd. The ingredients used in the meals are fresh and mostly non processed with the exception of the protein options like wild salmon, tuna, etc. You can make a meal our of salad bowl, design your own wrap, select from one of their signature wraps, or select one of their sandwiches. I have had the tuna melt and found it satisfying. Similarly, I have tried the various salad bowls, signature wraps as well as custom wraps. If you are really hungry but still want a healthy meal, I recommend going for the wraps as the portions are a decent size. Everything I have had has tasted great and most importantly I have felt great after eating it! For the drinks, you have your regular sandwich shop options but this being a restaurant catering to the health conscious, you will find freshly squeezed juices as well. Depending on what you are having expect to pay up to $11-12 with tax for the food. The freshly squeezed juices go for around $7. They allow take out or sit in. The restaurant itself is clean and well appropriately decorated. The service staff has been friendly and courteous on all occasions without exception. Overall, this location is off to a great start and I hope they keep it at this level and get even better. Highly recommended!

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The Chopped Leaf

3.6(24 reviews)
59.2 km•East Credit

We stopped by this location on our way back from a day trip and had a really positive experience. I…read morecalled ahead of time to ask some questions and the person who answered was very friendly and accommodating. They said they would wait for us to arrive around 7pm even though that is when they close. The Service: The service was exceptional. I think the man working there was the owner because he went above and beyond to accommodate us. I have many food allergies and he let me sub out ingredients to create the perfect meal for myself and he was extremely patient as he answered all of my questions after hours. The Food: We ordered the number 2 and 5 and the employee threw in a sample of the Thai soup for us to try. Thai Soup: The Thai soup was fantastic! It was thick, had a kick of lemon that I love and tasted delicious. We loved it so much we wish we had bought two bowls to go with our meals. #2 Bowl; My boyfriend ordered this dish as is and added tofu as his protein. It came with a peanut dressing, which he said was fantastic. The portion he received was really big and it filled him up. #5 Bowl: This bowl was a Mexican inspired bowl. I subbed out the cheese, and pita chips for more guacamole and edamame. The portion of my bowl was a little smaller than my boyfriends dish but the food was really good. It was really filling and I loved how they could accommodate my diet. Next time I might try a tangier dressing than the ranch this dish came with because I love a kick of lemon or lime juice with my meals. Would We Go Back? Absolutely !

The person who served me was very rude and unprofessional. They were cleaning in the back and I…read morehad to wait a while to be served. After taking the order she proceeded to handle my food. She did not change the one glove she was wearing when she was in the back nor decided to put another glove on before handling the food with her other bare hand. This is not the first time this has happened at the Heartland location. (and she was told this the previous time). When she was addressed about how she was handling the food, she proceed to ask me if I ever went to McDonalds, I told her it doesn't matter I am in The Chopped Leaf. When asked for the mangers name and her name she said she was the manager and her name is Noor. If this how Customer Service is at this location I will not be going back as they do not follow protocol in handling food, nor do they have Customer service skills.

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