The best Lunch in Waterloo | Sluurpy updated in April

"Daily specials are like clockwork and have enough variety to keep you coming back, as well as other menu items and breakfast. Lunch is usually closed..."

Saad Salman

Muhammad Ali Khan

"Really good location for access to students and other shoppers. Dine in/ take out restaurant. Food was amazing but the not the real peri peri..."

Christopher Maduka

"Delicious chicken with great choices for sauce at amazing price! Try the super hot..."

Rachel Lang

"Excellent place to eat. Portions are huge, taste is excellent and spices range from herb and garlic all the way to suicide. Also a very large choice..."

Hilton Reading

"Really good quality food. Great prices. Basically like Nando's I highly recommend..."

Hamza Hamid

Lana's Lounge

"Had such an amazing time today at this lounge! The owners are so great very friendly loved the service will definitely come again 😀 food was so..."

Kovila Soobrayen

"Was here for a private event and was so impressed by the staff, & food. Such a fun and intimate atmosphere, with truly great people running this..."

Jackie Curtis

"A hidden gem in Waterloo, this lil spot always seems to have a great music line up, and a variety of yummy eats! I joined for Cajun food and music..."

Jenn Grein

"Nice surprise. This place is well hidden in Waterloo behind Phil’s, a well known University hang out. The irony is that this couldn’t be more..."

Bill McBay

"Amazing lounge with good stuff, mereza was so welcoming, really engaged with her customers, had a great time there, will come back for..."

kenny Soobrayen

"Amazing food and wonderful owners who make you feel at home while providing great service in a wonderful..."

David Annable

"We spent a wonderful evening with friends at Lana’s Lounge this weekend. Such a fun spot. The food was all delicious. Terrific cocktails too. ..."

Kiki Shaver

"Casual Live Lounge Music, Interesting and Tasty Menu and yes Lana's Libations. Try the Baked Brie and Chutney. Today's special, Cajin Blackened..."

Stan Marco

Four All Ice Cream

"Been getting four all since it first opened!! Best ice cream in the city hands down. So refreshing. Flavours are all so creative and well executed...."

Raina Bernard

"Very tasty icecream! Only about 8 flavours for scoops, but more in take home sizes. Gluten-free is finally here! Natural options but still sweet ;) I..."

Corey Hundt

"Loved the unique flavours provided, but ice cream texture could be smoother. Overall, still a great summer staple in the KW region..."

Candy Chan

"Awesome ice cream! The place can be a little hard to find. Make sure you drive around the back of the building and park on the gravel. There is no..."

Gordie Hanna

"The ice cream and everything was amazing!! I am vegan and loved their vegan PB&C ice cream. It was so creamy and you practically couldn't notice any..."

Shayna Dehaan

"Awesome locally sourced and made ice cream in KW with vegan and gluten free options. Hard to find but worth it...."

Mike McCauley

"Amazing ice cream...they use local Eby Manor milk in St.Jacobs...definitely worth a visit for flavourful...real ice..."

Marzena Rachwal

"It is very hard to find the actual location of the shop as it's behind the building, but it is one of the most delicious ice cream i ever had in KW..."

Alistair Kim

The Round Table Waterloo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fun and cosy place with friends. Very friendly staff. Food and drinks r great and satisfying. A bit pricey for the portions tho so watch out for ur..."

Tailai Cheung

"Great food, ridiculously amazing decor. Service is also incredible. They also host a lot of tv show related events and..."

Fani H

"Awesome time here. The ambience was great, the food was decently priced and tasty, drinks were not crazy expensive. Tables are an awesome size to..."

G G (Tadgh)

"Pretty excellent place I'd your a geek. Food is pretty decent, cocktail menu is insane and local beer on tap. And don't forget the skillet cookie! Oh..."

E Wheeler

"Fantastic place with the best fantasy atmosphere I've ever seen in a restaurant / pub. Great vibe, no game table fees, and... well, check out this..."

Paige Maylott

"Great themed restaurant! Good prices, quality food, and fantastic interior, with Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Lord of the Rings for..."

Marc Lisetto-Smith

"Fajitas were great. Could have used a few more tortillas between the two of us but everything tasted good. The service was pleasant and quick...."

Jeremy Anderson

"Nerds, geeks and fantasy fans will love the themed decor, witty menu and above all else, the food. Eat well and prosper my..."

GMK IS OK

Vincenzo's

93/100 (4146 ratings)

Speciality Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"Hands down best sandwiches and Italian grocery store. Growing up in Waterloo and having moved away this is a must place to visit! So good. Keep doing..."

Gabriel Moussa

"Best sandwich I ever had in my life , this place is amazing !! Felt like I never wanted to leave .... please take my money..."

Jason Young

"Never disappointed, everytime the service is top notch! Amazing food. Keep up the good..."

Jessyka Gritzen

"A great place to shop. Deli, salad bar, cheeses are superb. Produce is always fresh and well priced. Love..."

Beverley Mistok

"I love Vincenzos, and have been shopping there for ages. I love them even more now, because I can bring my own containers to buy the items that they..."

Amanda Baker

"Great service and the best sandwiches hands down. Everything is..."

Moyez Bhanji

"I had in store made seafood stuffed portabello mushrooms and the oysters. Loved them. I don't get to go here often but every time I cherish..."

Sandra Farrell

"Pre-ordered a wrap online! Really good experience and fresh ingredients. Will be coming here more..."

Kristina Yerin

"Been shopping at Vincenzos since it started on Bridgeport Rd. Love everything about this..."

Susan A M Taylor

"Everything and anything at your fingertips.. Outstanding customer service as well.. Even the owners themselves seen offering a hand .. It's no..."

Angie Linnitt

"Love this store, great food and great pop up food stand for a quick..."

Josie Kurevija Ferk

"You'll have a hard time finding such a nice specialty grocery store anywhere around the world! It's a local..."

Stephen T. Harrold

"Best deli in town...great selection and fun to slowly browse! Great gelato as..."

Brigitte Kluge Gingerich

"just wish i didn't have to drive to waterloo for a superb food..."

Michael A Goldberg

"This was the first time I was at Vincenzo's - what a great place to shop. Although I would say that this is an amazing Italian food shopping area,..."

Troy Chiasson

"Love this place! So much variety and so many high quality items! Love the stuffed jalapeños with feta at a really good price--more than a dollar..."

Doug Minaker

"i love coming here. they have amazing deli meat options and can even get freshly made pasta and sandwiches. lots of in-house made options like their..."

Anna Chahill

"Sandwiches from here are affordable and DELICIOUS! I haven’t done much actual shopping here, but I’m always looking around at some of the things..."

Ellorah McGinnis

"Amazing Italian Deli & market. Lots of food choices (sandwiches, hot & cold items, coffee bar with gelato &..."

Heather

"Really love shopping at Vincenzo's for all kinds of treats. Cheese and olive selection is always excellent. Produce is fresh and varied, with some..."

Tara Kachroo

"I love Vincenzo’s they have everything you could hope for in a food shop. From fresh pasta and homemade sauce to ready made heat and serve meals, a..."

Juli-Ann Perkins

"I came here with a nice little voucher to spend. I was impressed with their selection of goods. A nice selection of meats, breads, cheeses, olives..."

Royce

Healthy Owl Bakery Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Super good cranberry orange slice! They had lots of vegan options. Cute owl paraphernalia and nice staff. There was some outside seating set up as..."

Marta Borowska

"They're baked goods are amazing, I wish I could go here everyday 🙂 so..."

Liddy Voisin

"Hot coffee, great tea selection, and a variety of well-made vegan and delicious treats! The Healthy Owl always has a calming atmosphere with..."

Natasha Devine

"Healthy oasis located in the North end of Waterloo. Perfect option for a peaceful place to enjoy your breafast or lunch. The Healthy Owl combines the..."

Eduardo Andrade

"The coffee is really good and the food smelled incredible. I definitely will have to come back to try some..."

La Na

"So I am definitely not one who would be inclined to make “healthy” decisions. Rather quite happy with my Big Macs and Whoppers thank you very..."

David Bonany

"We just happened to be at Lee Valley at lunchtime and dropped in for lunch. The following week we planned our trip to hit lunch hour. The food I’s..."

Louise Watson

Korner Kitchen

92/100 (2572 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite brunch place in Waterloo hands down. The food is delicious, the portions are great. And it is very affordable! The atmosphere is very..."

Lina N.

"Since September, my friends from class and I have been coming here, and not once have we been disappointed! Being close to campus is one thing, but..."

CrunchyyPickle

"This is the best breakfast spot in Waterloo. Their food is always excellent and they serve large portions. I love coming for brunch on the weekends...."

Josh Caldwell

"Korner Kitchen is probably the best breakfast place in Waterloo for breakfast staples like eggs Benedict, or just bacon and eggs. The Benny is served..."

Scott Desjardins

"Had a lovely breakfast date with my husband in Korner Kitchen and it just set a positive tone of that whole day. The interior exudes grandeur..."

Janine Sincosa

"Very nice! Felt like a fancy diner!!! Food was yummy and price affordable. Was taken by family who go regularly. I would go again when I am in..."

Ivonne H

"I visited korner Kitchen couple times now and it never disappoints. I had their Pacific Benedict for the second time and I loved it. The Benedict was..."

Nou CH.

"We went to Korner Kitchen in Waterloo on a weekend afternoon and it was super busy. We waited for almost an hour for a seat but we were a group of 5,..."

Amanda Tru

"Went on a Thursday afternoon and couldn’t believe how packed it was. Then I realized why! Service couldn’t have been more friendly, the decor was..."

Alina Chernin

"I absolutely love Korner Kitchen. I’ve brought so many friends and family here and we all always leave smiling. The service is personable and makes..."

Martin King

"Had breakfast on Sunday morning. It was very busy when we reached there and about 25 minutes of wait but it’s all worth it. The people there are..."

Ruchi Patel

"What amazing breakfast restaurant my go to place for a very long time now! Best place to go for a high quality fare priced..."

Rachel Lisewski

"I’m surprised I have not been here sooner. Wanted try a new place for breakfast, this place turned out to be amazing. The place was packed, expect..."

Peter Chen

"Our favourite breakfast place never dissapoints. Thankfully no waiting for a long time. The server, who confesed was new, was so friendly and smiled..."

Sandy T

"Best food found in Waterloo region! Amazing service! Our friend who served us, Miss. Brenda, we loved her. Thank you for your service! We have..."

Prince Manohar

"My partner and I had a very nice time at the Korner kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. We were greeted with a smile and seated very quickly. The interior..."

Nadezhda Boginya

"One of my favourite brunch places ever. Portions are huuuge and the food is so good for an amazing price too. Service is a little slower sometimes..."

Sherry Wu

"Love love love coming here for breakfast/brunch! So many options to choose from and the portions are pretty big and super filling ! The atmosphere..."

Marisa V

Wheelchair Accessible

"Exactly what the name implies. Nothing fancy and hipster, just a good old fashioned well run home-styled diner. Great reliable basic cooking,..."

Cory Sakai

"Carole thank you for your awesome service and morning smiles. Service was top notch. I had the 1/2 stack apple cinnamon and pecan pancakes with..."

Sandy T

"Great breakfast place. Tried the daily special omelette and benedict and both were fabulous... The coffee too was perfect for..."

Sourayon Chanda

"It was my first visit and I was impressed! The place is spacious and clean with friendly staff to greet you. I was with a group and everyone enjoyed..."

Lori South

"Went yesterday with the missus. Staff was very friendly and the Diner had a nice welcoming vibe. Food was delicious and portions were perfect. Nicely..."

Mr Hyde

"A FIVE-STAR diner!!! Fast, friendly, attentive service! The food is absolutely fabulous! The liver melts in your mouth and full of flavour! Onion..."

Tracey McGillivray

"Nice ambience very family oriented. Clean. We had breakfast the food was good the order arrived with not to much of a wait as the diner was busy...."

Lily R

"Better than most fancy/expensive breakfast diners in the..."

Saad Salman

Osmow’s

St. George Restaurant

"I enjoyed a wonderful lunch this afternoon at the St. George Restaurant. I had the pork schnitzel. It was quite good and served very hot. My friends..."

brian finamore

"There's a NEW CHEF now (he started in October 2017) and the food is absolutely sensational! We had a gathering of 4 and we tasted each other's food...."

Gabriela Secara

"Friendly service, fantastic menu options and overall a warm atmosphere. Owners are welcoming and friendly with kids. Lots of seating and parking. If..."

All Yall

"This restaurant has a huge variety of tasty food from parts of Europe, the service at the restaurant is amazing and very friendly, always smiling...."

Jovan Lukic

"Lovely dinner yesterday. Interesting menu, wonderful meal that was perfectly served by our waiter. Didn't get a drinks menu but a glass of cognac was..."

Ela M.

"Got takeout from here for the first time. Must say I am very impressed! The burger was massive and the fresh bun was a nice change from the ordinary...."

Scott Steel

"Easy access steps away from the highway. Free parking. Very clean place. Lots of choices from menu at reasonable..."

Predrag (Bata)

"Delicious food! Friendly staff! Serves traditional Serbian fare and other dishes. We really enjoyed our experience. The tartar sauce is fantastic!..."

Zach Bare

Games On Tap Board Game Cafe

91/100 (1487 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Sandy's

"Fast service. We ordered egg rolls, shrimp rolls, crab rangoon and shrimp lo mein. Crab rangoons were disappointing, chewy and not crispy at all and..."

Sandy T

"University Garden has really upped their game in significant ways. If you tried it before and we're impressed, try it again. Food. More flavorful..."

Karl Wierzbicki

"Often get delivery or takeout and it's always yummy!! I've never had a problem with the staff there. Quite the opposite! Would..."

Lynn Varga

"We have been ordering Chinese Food take out from University Gardens for the last 10 years. We just finished our latest meal. It was fantastic, fresh..."

Robert Holowack

"Service was fast efficient and the food was top notch!!.. was actually amazed on how fast the food arrived..it probably helped we live within a few..."

Fred Svacina

"Better than any other Chinese restaurants in the area and a lot cheaper. Highly..."

Sohamjit Das

Gino's Pizza

91/100 (1422 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Pita Pit

"Delicious and Friendly Staff!! It's been a long time since eating at pita pit. I'm keto now and was happy to hear you can get any option made into a..."

Krista Minnich

"It's easy to get a pita anywhere, and as far as the food goes this place is perfectly fine. What really makes this a great stop is the people who..."

JP

"Extremely friendly staff that are happy to help make your order perfect, clean and fast. Love this particular store!! Ten..."

Sam Clelland

"This is the best Pita Pit EVER! They put a decent amount of toppings. Not a pinch of toppings like some other Pita Pits. ( Elmira). The owner is..."

Tamara Wilson

"Just left the store and the service was so good I wanted to leave a review right away. Both the girls working were absolutely fantastic, great..."

Karlina Fierling

Coffee Time

"Lived around this plaza for a few years during university. I would highly recommend this place because of its family-business feel. The owner and his..."

John Bernier

"great selection for a seemingly small chain of coffee shops (compared to the tim hortons which is next door on both accounts). Cheaper than Timmies..."

Tj H

Meetpoint

90/100 (1251 ratings)

The Cactus Mexican Restaurant

90/100 (1537 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Cactus Mexican Restaurant is a hidden gem! It was my second time trying this place and the food was delicious! I ordered the green enchiladas...."

Joy C

"Wow!! Lovely family owned restaurant. Mexican food is my favourite and I have tried many places, but this was by far the best chimichanga I have ever..."

Beth

"Suadero tacos... Unbelievablly delicious! Pescadillas are always the best! Now who doesn't LOVE a good margarita!?! Nachos are..."

Jorge y bicky Mata

"Great restaurant - friendly staff, delicious food. Tacos al pastor were perfect. Margaritas are nicely made too (not the frozen slush)! Looking..."

Jennifer Shousterman

"Fantastic, authentic Mexican food. Home cooked with love, and fresh ingredients. Nothing fancy, but you won’t be disappointed. The family..."

Janice Merkley

"Best mexican food out there!!! Great family owned business where everyone is involved. They take pride in everything they serve and care for their..."

James Seitz

"Looks like a family run restaurant…but the food is definitely recommended. They serve with love and very close to actual street Mexican food. They..."

Tania Chauhan

"Hands down best Mexican food around! Just like Mexico....guacamole was best I've ever had! Definitely a hidden gem we will be new regulars for sure..."

Michelle Amyot

Saj Time

Bridge Street Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband (then boyfriend) has had the tradition of going here on Saturday mornings for years. Now that we are married it has become my tradition..."

Alexandra-Selene Jarvis

"Great service, though a bit slow because it was quite busy that morning due to shortage of staff. The chunky monkey waffle was delicious. Would..."

Sharon Chen

"The best! Are you craving crispy potatoes and to die for eggs benny?? This is the place. Check it out - open 8-1 Wed to Sun - takeout available..."

Rhonda Sharp

"Great food and fair prices. I had the Canadian egg sandwich and it was perfectly..."

Darryl

"amazing breakfast experience. Michelle Letwin was my server. everything met and exceeded expectations I was in the industry for 13+ years from..."

Joshua Gonzalez

"We went on a Sunday and had an amazing brunch. The menu has a great selection of brunch/ lunch options. We were a group of 6 and everyone loved their..."

Laura May

"For a smaller restaurant business in the area you gets great food for a reasonable price. I had the salmon Benny today and it was great, served up..."

Jeanette Willard (RathDM)

Figaro's Pizza

"Called ahead for pick up, grabbed their large 3 topping pizza with a dipping sauce. Took 15 minutes to be made, and pick was easy with tap to pay...."

Justin Wong

"LEGENDARY !!! Thank you so much, Messi! I couldnkt help but telling everyone about your Pizza store, I cant wait to order again! Victory Pizza..."

Viktor Vangelov

"The real Halal pizza place in KW area. I loved their pizza and chicken wings. Moreover the person serving the customers was very friendly. I hope..."

Nishil Mohammed

"Excellent pizza. Tried first time. My kids love pepperoni, nice to get Halal pizza shop nearby. Will definitely come..."

Muniza Abidi

Uncle's Shawarma & Kabab

Wheelchair Accessible

Kick-off Sports Bar

"The best place to hang out in town. The barman was the funniest guy in the world! You even can bring your snacks with you!! I just had the best..."

Amir Vafaei

"This bar right here. Awesome service and reasonable drink prices. Best student bar in the city and it's not even close. Kick Off is a..."

Sean Miller

"This is a small place with a casual friendly atmosphere. Always a sport on the TV and you can play foosball for 50cents. the beers on tap are always..."

Alyssa Overton

"I've been a near weekly regular for years. This is the most unpretentious atmosphere to savour excellent draft beer - both craft brews and bigger..."

Mike Lattanzio (nitz__)

"Bill is the best bartender ever! I went here every week for almost my entire undergrad, and I would go back to Waterloo just to visit KO and Bill. ..."

Adam Eliot

"Best beer selection in town. Just have your ducks in a row when ordering this is no place for shinanigans. Also great for catching any major sports..."

Jessey Rice

"This is a great place, with great atmosphere. We love to go to Kickoffs both Troy and Bill are great to talk to. This is also the best place in the..."

Daniel Westerbaan

"Best beer bar in town: no attitude, no posing...just knowledgeable servers who will tell you what a given beer on the list is, and what it tastes..."

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