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    The Friendly Society

    4.2 (15 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Tuna bowl
    Victoria S.

    Such a cute place! I had such a good time dining here for dinner. It gets pretty busy on weekends during the summer so you may have to book ahead or go early enough to get a spot while you roam around the streets. The food is probably a 4.5/5 but the service is definitely 5/5. All of the servers were so kind! My partner and I ordered calamari, tuna bowl and a classic hamburger. Whoever fries food in the back kitchen deserves a raise because the calamari and fries were so perfectly crispy, I was hooked. The tuna bowl comes with a large bed of salad - more than the grains so keep that in mind if you order it as it is more of a salad. Overall, great experience and would definitely come back here again!

    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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    Mandy's

    Mandy's

    4.1(18 reviews)
    83.2 km

    One of the tastiest Cesar salads I must admit, although pretty salt but that's kind of expected…read moresince almost all the ingredients at very salty foods excluding the lettuce and dressing. Quick pickup service on the side of the restaurant, separate from the ordering counter. Inside was super cute. Since I got mine to go it of course came in a takeout box but the bowls their salads come in when you dine in are massive and super cute. Overall, they are tasty salad and I was pretty full after finishing it but this is definitely a splurge meal.

    I came into Mandy's today looking for Jewel Caesar salad. I hype the salad up to all of my friends…read moreand I wanted to bring so many people here to try the salad just for me to find out that it was discontinued. The best chicken Caesar salad does not even compare to jewel Caesar salad salad I used to just add chicken anyway for an additional cost but now I'm stuck with this boring and plain salad that my taste buds did not enjoy. A part of me died today. I can't believe that the salad is discontinued and I will only change my review once it is brought back for good. I don't like being played in the face like this. I normally don't leave reviews on Yelp, but I had to today just to let everyone know about the salad. I am so upset. Also, my friend got a different salad and they barely put any dressing on it. I normally come here for the dressing because it's so good and what's the point if you're not even gonna put it on the fucking salad. I'm literally fuming right now in this Mandy's and I can't even believe that it's discontinued. I told all of my family and all of my friends that it's discontinued and everyone is shocked and upset. Bring back the salad right now! We have a voice and we have a right of this salad. This is what made Mandy salad popular why would you take away? It's one good thing. On the other hand, the ambiance is amazing of course, and it is quite beautiful. But it doesn't make up for jewel Caesar salad being discontinued. Also, the service was great as well. I'm also upset because they did not have Parmesan for the Caesar salad that I had to endure because you guys discontinued jewel Caesar salad. I had to eat it with cheddar, which doesn't even make sense because why would you even run out of cheese to begin with? You're literally a salad place have extra cheese. I'm so disappointed and I will never be coming back until Jules's Caesar salad is up again.

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    Mandy's - Cranberry cookie

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    Mandy's - The interior of Mandy's is very aesthetic and is perfect for brunch.

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    The interior of Mandy's is very aesthetic and is perfect for brunch.

    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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    Whole Bowl #1

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    The Chopped Leaf - Green Goddess bowl

    The Chopped Leaf

    3.6(25 reviews)
    59.2 kmEast 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 !

    Mid because its pricey for what you get, and not very filling. It was my first time here and I…read moreordered a Signature wrap with steak. I ordered through the app and pickup was fast/easy The wrap was fresh and well seasoned, but there was barely any protein. It felt more like eating a salad with pita wrapped around it rather than an actual wrap. Perhaps it was related to choosing steak as the protein, but the balance really impacted the taste, and it felt far more like a snack than a meal of any sort. At this price point, around $16 for a half size wrap, I'm highly hesitant to come back. Maybe their salads would be a better bet, but with so many options so close by, I'm likely going to just try another place.

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    The Chopped Leaf - Inside

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    The Chopped Leaf - Signature wrap with steak

    Signature wrap with steak

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    Hunter & Co - A Dozen Oysters, 6 different varieties.

    Hunter & Co

    4.3(36 reviews)
    102.3 km
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    My husband and i went to Hunter & Co for dinner on Saturday evening. This was our second visit,…read morealthough the first was 5 years ago. We were greeted and seated as soon as we entered the restaurant. Even though we had made a reservation, we were given the choice of 3 tables, which we really appreciated. We ordered two cocktails to start. I had the Flora Mexican which was amazing! it was floral, a little sweet, a little sour and just the perfect amount of yum. I loved it. My husband had the Improved Whisky Cocktail. It was also very good, with Rye, Maraschino and a nice hit of Absinthe. We decided to share some items from the crudo part of the menu. We had the salmon carpaccio which came with squid ink crackers and some lovely little pickled items. It was outstanding. We had the tuna tataki which also had lots of little pickled items and was amazing, but for me the actual tuna stole the show. The last item we ordered was the venison tartare. OMG, it was fabulous. The flavour of the venison was wonderful and the chili and capers just added so much to the dish. The cured egg yolk shaved on top gave it a subtle hint of saltiness. Everything was fantastic. The service was great and the ambience was too. We will most definitely be back when we return to London. Highly recommend this place.

    Food was really good,Harry our waiter was outstanding. Loved the menu choices and found the shared…read moreportion sizes to be very generous. We will definitely be back to try more options another time. Some street parking close by but also other options an easy walk. Liked the space and all the "mounted trophies" on walls

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    Hunter & Co - Herbal Riot & Rhubarb Hibiscus

    Herbal Riot & Rhubarb Hibiscus

    Hunter & Co - Undercooked chicken liver parfait

    Undercooked chicken liver parfait

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    The Friendly Society - salad - Updated August 2026

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