Everything Else
Social Dances are held here every Monday night, and dance lessons are available on request. Very knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming.
43 Erb St E
43 Erb St ESocial Dances are held here every Monday night, and dance lessons are available on request. Very knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming.
There is almost always something happening here. Farmers markets, hula lessons, yoga, skateboarders to watch, skating rink in winter.... tables with umbrellas to sit at and use the free wifi too.
Waterloo Public Square
75 King St SThere is almost always something happening here. Farmers markets, hula lessons, yoga, skateboarders to watch, skating rink in winter.... tables with umbrellas to sit at and use the free wifi too.
It's an institution! They sell the best quality things, and hard to find items here. The cheese selection alone makes it a good store to wander through. They sell A+ sandwiches for lunch here too.
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íbúar mæla meðVincenzo's
150 Caroline Street South31
íbúar mæla meðIt's an institution! They sell the best quality things, and hard to find items here. The cheese selection alone makes it a good store to wander through. They sell A+ sandwiches for lunch here too.
Decently priced delicious lunch quiches etc, and pastries like a dream. Go for the pastries. So worth it.
8
íbúar mæla meðSabletine Fine Pastries Inc
203 King St S8
íbúar mæla meðDecently priced delicious lunch quiches etc, and pastries like a dream. Go for the pastries. So worth it.
Aaina Salon & Spa
5 Laurel StSo friendly here, they do a good mani pedi too :)
Been here forever, awesome sewing and fabric store, warehouse, place. It's hard to describe, but your grandma would probably go here. It's got crazy stuff stacked up to the ceiling.
Len's Mill Store
130 Moore Ave SBeen here forever, awesome sewing and fabric store, warehouse, place. It's hard to describe, but your grandma would probably go here. It's got crazy stuff stacked up to the ceiling.
Grand River Hospital Station
835 King Street WestModern, quickish service. Useful.
Subway
80 King St SGuilty pleasure! So cheap and tasty!
Arts & Culture
Maria (housemate) is a regular attendee, and swears by this place. They have hot yoga and all kinds of drop in classes.
Modo Yoga Waterloo
55 Erb St EMaria (housemate) is a regular attendee, and swears by this place. They have hot yoga and all kinds of drop in classes.
Old school cool - an independent, single screen theater on the upper level of a heritage building. Usually they screen solid documentaries or indie films. Sister theater to the Princess Twin.
11
íbúar mæla meðPrincess Cinemas
6 Princess St W11
íbúar mæla meðOld school cool - an independent, single screen theater on the upper level of a heritage building. Usually they screen solid documentaries or indie films. Sister theater to the Princess Twin.
Free wifi, many computers. Good seating variety, nice desks (single cubby style and tables). Great place to stop in for a calm afternoon.
Waterloo Public Library - Main Library
35 Albert StFree wifi, many computers. Good seating variety, nice desks (single cubby style and tables). Great place to stop in for a calm afternoon.
Free, interesting, great souvenir/gift gallery of beautiful canadian artwork. Regular display changes, occasional pottery day classes.
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íbúar mæla meðCanadian Clay and Glass Gallery
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íbúar mæla meðFree, interesting, great souvenir/gift gallery of beautiful canadian artwork. Regular display changes, occasional pottery day classes.
Beta Nightclub Waterloo (Closed)
24 King St NUntz, untz. Techno, djs, good times.
Food Scene
The cafe is really cute - tasty food, if the internet is sometimes wonky. Good atmosphere! There is a great little independent movie theater in the same location, with two screens.
7
íbúar mæla meðPrincess Cafe
46 King St N7
íbúar mæla meðThe cafe is really cute - tasty food, if the internet is sometimes wonky. Good atmosphere! There is a great little independent movie theater in the same location, with two screens.
This is for the hipster in you. Vegetarian options, good music, drinks. Nice spot for dinner in the evenings.
11
íbúar mæla meðJane Bond
5 Princess Street West11
íbúar mæla meðThis is for the hipster in you. Vegetarian options, good music, drinks. Nice spot for dinner in the evenings.
AMAZING food. Buddhist run, non profit tea house. Weird hours (check online) but worth a visit for sure. Inexpensive to boot.
Lotus Tea House
79 Regina St NAMAZING food. Buddhist run, non profit tea house. Weird hours (check online) but worth a visit for sure. Inexpensive to boot.
This place has been around as long as KW (literally). Solid place for dinner out and a few drinks. There's a jazz lounge in the basement, nice patio, private rooms... pretty cool place.
14
íbúar mæla meðHuether Hotel
59 King Street North14
íbúar mæla meðThis place has been around as long as KW (literally). Solid place for dinner out and a few drinks. There's a jazz lounge in the basement, nice patio, private rooms... pretty cool place.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
15 King St SLove their Gelato!
The Bauer Kitchen
187 King St S13
íbúar mæla meðGo for a more upscale evenings meal here, and wander the shops.
Marbles Restaurant
8 William Street EastLocal food options, nice patio, best for lunch when the patio is sunny :)
Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar - Waterloo
130 King St SDecent place to go out for a seafoodish dinner.
Starbucks
95 King Street SouthClose, free wifi, comfy study spot.
Tim Hortons
Cheap, caffeinated.
Cafe 1842
59 King Street NorthFree wifi, heritage building, nice architecture, friendly baristas.
Bright, urban, local foods, hundred mile, free wifi, good food, vegetarian options.
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íbúar mæla meðSeven Shores
10 Regina St N12
íbúar mæla meðBright, urban, local foods, hundred mile, free wifi, good food, vegetarian options.
My-Thai Restaurant
51 King Street NorthAbsolutely DELICIOUS curries and pad thai here. Very good.
Owl of Minerva (Waterloo)
2 King St NKorean food
Masala Bay
3 Regina Street NorthDelectable Indian food.
Super hipster, free wifi, awesome coffee. I think they serve whiskey too.
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íbúar mæla meðDeath Valley's Little Brother
84 King St N23
íbúar mæla meðSuper hipster, free wifi, awesome coffee. I think they serve whiskey too.
The Sugar Cube
42 Bridgeport Rd ECute newish wee cafe
Sightseeing
Interesting architecture, nice cafe, good setting right up against the water at the park.
8
íbúar mæla meðPerimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
31 Caroline Street North8
íbúar mæla meðInteresting architecture, nice cafe, good setting right up against the water at the park.
St. Louis Catholic Church
53 Allen St EHeritage building, quite lovely.
It's lovely. Has a splash pad, petting zoo, pottery artist in residence, tennis courts, cricket pitch, soccer field, trails to bike or run, nice boardwalk by the water -a lovley place to spend time.
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íbúar mæla meðWaterloo Park
50 Young St W27
íbúar mæla meðIt's lovely. Has a splash pad, petting zoo, pottery artist in residence, tennis courts, cricket pitch, soccer field, trails to bike or run, nice boardwalk by the water -a lovley place to spend time.
Some of the regions oldest buildings are the offices of Sun Life Financial. It employs many members of the community, and is a major player in the business world.
Sun Life Financial
227 King St SSome of the regions oldest buildings are the offices of Sun Life Financial. It employs many members of the community, and is a major player in the business world.
Essentials
Not the cheapest around, but not the most expensive either (cough cough vincenzos cough). Really convenient location.
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íbúar mæla meðBob's valu-mart
75 King Street South8
íbúar mæla meðNot the cheapest around, but not the most expensive either (cough cough vincenzos cough). Really convenient location.
Walmart
70 Bridgeport Rd E6
íbúar mæla meðClose for groceries etc. $15 for a big wheel of Brie...
Sobeys Bridgeport
94 Bridgeport Rd E10
íbúar mæla meðClose, good selection.
Bulk Barn
Ummmm, candy runs here are the BEST!
LCBO
115 King Street SClose, lots of variety.
Great prices on meat. Independent. Good if you're feeling like going in a new direction on a walk.
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íbúar mæla meðCentral Fresh Market
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íbúar mæla meðGreat prices on meat. Independent. Good if you're feeling like going in a new direction on a walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beertown Public House Waterloo
75 King St S16
íbúar mæla meðOH MY GOSH THE BLUE CHEESE BURGER
Failte Irish Pub
Cosy irish pub :)
Chainsaw
28 King St NCheap pitchers and bad karaoke, haha
Fox & Fiddle
77 King St NGood wing nights on wednesdays
Classic dingy england style pub. Popular with profs, grad students.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Duke of Wellington
33 Erb St W7
íbúar mæla meðClassic dingy england style pub. Popular with profs, grad students.
Entertainment & Activities
Super close. Has a basketball court, play set etc. Fenced on a couple sides, has some nice shade trees, a picnic bench etc.
Mary Allen Park
Super close. Has a basketball court, play set etc. Fenced on a couple sides, has some nice shade trees, a picnic bench etc.