Best of Waterloo Region
Let us guide you to the best spots in town! Our "Best Of" series features top recommendations from chefs and foodies who know their way around a great meal. While they might not have tried every "wings" spot in town, they’re passionate about local eats and love showcasing their favourite hidden gems. Trust us, these experts won’t steer you wrong.
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Bakery / Bread / Cakes
Bakery
Roux Bakehouse
"Best of" with Jon Rennie
Winnie's Gluten Free Kitchen
"Best of" Gluten Free with Alex Kinsella
Golden Hearth | Aura-La Pastries and Provisions | Terroir Bakery
"Best of" with Andrew Coppolino
Roux Bakehouse
"Best of" with Wes Klassen
Golden Hearth
"Best of" with ChefD
Cakes
Lenjo Bakes
"Best of" with Cecelia
Croissant
Golden Hearth
"Best of" with My Nguyen
Lenjo Bakes
"Best of" with Wes Klassen
Pastries
Aura-La Pastries + Provisions
"Best of" with My Nguyen
Bagel / Sandwich
Best Bagel
Poppy's Bagels
"Best of" with Ren Navarro
Best Sandwich
Givral Deli
"Best of" with Sai
Nostra Cucina | Givral Deli
"Best of" with Tim Borys
Vincenzo's
"Best of" with Jon Rennie
Givral Deli | Nostra Cucina
"Best of" with Andrew Coppolino
Eby Street Bodega
"Best of" with Nick Benninger
Princess Cafe
"Best of" with Ren Navarro
Eby Street Bodega
"Best of" with Sydney Keedwell
Breakfast / Brunch
Breakfast
Bud’s Restaurant | Slices Family Restaurant
"Best of" with Andrew Coppolino
The Yeti Cafe
"Best of" with Sydney Keedwell
Simply Delicious
"Best of" with ChefD
Brunch
Cambridge Mill
"Best of" with Chef Arielle
Sam's Chinese Kitchen
"Best of" with Sai
Arabesque
"Best of" Halal Edition with Faaez
Cambridge Mill
"Best of" with Ashley
Burger
Lab Street Eats
"Best of" with Sai
Lucky's Cambridge
"Best of" with Andrew Coppolino
La La Social House
"Best of" with Chef Ofelia
Ace Shawarma | Slap Burgers
"Best of" Halal Edition with Faaez
Lab Street East
"Best of" with ChefD
Butcher Shop
Brady's Meats
"Best of" with Chef Arielle
ForeQuarter Butcher
"Best of" with Jon Rennie
ForeQuarter Butcher
"Best of" Gluten Free with Alex Kinsella
Caribbean
Irie Myrie
"Best of" with Chef Arielle
Big Jerk
"Best of" with Tim Borys
Silver Spoon
"Best of" with Chef Ofelia
Vanessa's Cuisine
"Best of" with Cecelia
Coffee / Cafe
Lucero Canteen
"Best of" with Jon Rennie
Matter of Taste
"Best of" Gluten Free with Alex Kinsella
Covenant Coffee
"Best of" with Sydney Keedwell
The Shed by Lenjo
"Best of" with Cecelia
Disko Coffee | Zazu
"Best of" with Dino and Anna
Serrinia Cafe
"Best of" with ChefD
Cocktail / Wine
Cocktail
Grand Trunk Saloon | Grand Surf Lounge
"Best of" with Sydney Keedwell
Bauer Kitchen
"Best of" with Ashley
Grand Trunk Saloon | Grand Surf Lounge
"Best of" with Wes Klassen
Grand Trunk Saloon
"Best of" with ChefD
Wine
Odd Duck Wine + Provisions
"Best of" with Ren Navarro
Crepes
Cafe Du Monde
"Best of" with Cecelia
Date Night
Loloan Lobby Bar
"Best of" with Chef Arielle
Grand Surf Lounge
"Best of" with Tim Borys
La Lola Tapas Bar
"Best of" with Aura
Langdon Hall
"Best of" with Nick Benninger
La Lola Tapas Bar
"Best of" with Ren Navarro
Public Kitchen & Bar
"Best of" with Ashley
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade
"Best of" with Mike Gatto
Public Kitchen & Bar
"Best of" with Reeghan
Princess Cinema
Loloan Lobby Bar
Langdon Hall
Reunion Bistro Puslinch
Arabella Park
Jane Bond
"Best of" with Dino and Anna
Dim Sum
King Tin Restaurant
"Best of" with Chef Ofelia
Cameron Chinese Restaurant
"Best of" with My Nguyen
Falafel / Shawarma
Falafel
Zay Zaman Shawarma
"Best of" Halal Edition with Faaez
Shawarma
Highland Halal Shawarma
"Best of" Gluten Free with Alex Kinsella
Chef Signature
"Best of" Halal Edition with Faaez
Fine Dining
King Street Trio
"Best of" with Sai
Lovage (Stratford)
"Best of" with Tim Borys
King Street Trio
"Best of" with Reeghan
Langdon Hall
"Best of" with ChefD
Fried Chicken
Grand Trunk Saloon
"Best of" with My Nguyen
Hidden Gem
Terroir Bakery
"Best of" with Chef Arielle
Dinner by Derek (search on Facebook)
"Best of" with Aura
Champa Kitchen
"Best of" with Nick Benninger
Pizza Plus
"Best of" Halal Edition with Faaez
Ayres Baking Supplies
"Best of" with Ashley
Bhima's Warung
"Best of" with Mike Gatto
America Latina Grocery & Eatery
"Best of" with Reeghan
Mi Tienda Latina
"Best of" with Wes Klassen
Zazu | Kojo's Korner
"Best of" with Dino and Anna
Ice Cream
Four All Ice Cream
"Best of" with Cecelia
For Kids
Graffiti Market
"Best of" with Chef Ofelia
Grocery Store
Central Fresh Market
"Best of" with ChefD
Mexican
Uno Marketplace
"Best of" Gluten Free with Alex Kinsella
Oysters
TWH Social
"Best of" with My Nguyen
Patio
Village Biergarten
"Best of" with Nick Benninger
Arabella Park Beer Bar
"Best of" with Ren Navarro
Arabella Park Beer Bar
"Best of" with Mike Gatto
Pizza
Those Pizza Guys
"Best of" with Sai
Wooden Boat
"Best of" with Aura
La Cucina
"Best of" with Andrew Coppolino
Those Pizza Guys
"Best of" with Sydney Keedwell
Canadian Pizza
"Best of" with Ashley
Graffiti Market
"Best of" with Mike Gatto
Magic Pizza
"Best of" with Wes Klassen
Back of House Pizza
"Best of" with Dino and Anna
Pho
Pho Vietnam K&W
"Best of" with My Nguyen
Falafel
Zay Zaman Shawarma
"Best of" Halal Edition with Faaez
Sushi
Humble Lotus
"Best of" with Aura
Watami Sushi
"Best of" with Reeghan
Spring Rolls
Rosel's Authentic Filipino Food
"Best of" with Reeghan
Taco
Tamale Girl | Casa Toro
"Best of" with Aura
America Latina Grocery & Eatery
"Best of" with Nick Benninger
Wings
America Latina Grocery & Eatery
"Best of" with Nick Benninger
Strykerz
"Best of" with Mike Gatto
Morty's Pub | Bent Elbow
"Best of" with Andrew Coppolino
Done Eating?
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