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Coffee, Food and Drinks

A cute walk-up coffee shop located on the nearby spur line trail. 12 min walk / 2 min drive.
Cafe Pyrus Outpost
150 Roger St
A cute walk-up coffee shop located on the nearby spur line trail. 12 min walk / 2 min drive.
Coffee roasted on-site and served in a hip cafe space. Plus, it doubles as a small bottle shop. (If you are arriving by train this is the spot. However, there isn't much else to check out in this area. It's a good spot to grab a coffee and then head back to the airbnb to make a plan for the day) 15 min walk / 3 min drive.
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Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters
100 Ahrens St W
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Coffee roasted on-site and served in a hip cafe space. Plus, it doubles as a small bottle shop. (If you are arriving by train this is the spot. However, there isn't much else to check out in this area. It's a good spot to grab a coffee and then head back to the airbnb to make a plan for the day) 15 min walk / 3 min drive.
This popular brunch spot is one of our favs. Great food and a friendly atmosphere. Plus, it’s conveniently located across the street from the bustling Kitchener market. If you are here on a Saturday, make a morning out of it - check out Kitchener market and then grab brunch at the yeti!. 6 min drive / 14 min transit / 24 min walk.
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The Yeti Cafe
14 Eby St N
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This popular brunch spot is one of our favs. Great food and a friendly atmosphere. Plus, it’s conveniently located across the street from the bustling Kitchener market. If you are here on a Saturday, make a morning out of it - check out Kitchener market and then grab brunch at the yeti!. 6 min drive / 14 min transit / 24 min walk.
Located in the historic Tannery building - just a short walk down the way to some tasty local brews, food and games. 8 min walk / 2 min drive.
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Abe Erb Kitchener
151 Charles St W
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Located in the historic Tannery building - just a short walk down the way to some tasty local brews, food and games. 8 min walk / 2 min drive.
Satisfy your sweet tooth by taking a trip to Lady Glaze Doughnuts. Located in the quaint, Belmont Village. 20 min walk / 4 min drive.
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Lady Glaze Doughnuts
701 Belmont Ave W
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Satisfy your sweet tooth by taking a trip to Lady Glaze Doughnuts. Located in the quaint, Belmont Village. 20 min walk / 4 min drive.
Popular modern brewery / restaurant with a large outdoor patio. Changing craft beers and delicious food. (Best gourmet burger in town.) Located in Belmont Village. 20 min walk / 4 min drive.
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Arabella Park Beer Bar
740 Belmont Ave W
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Popular modern brewery / restaurant with a large outdoor patio. Changing craft beers and delicious food. (Best gourmet burger in town.) Located in Belmont Village. 20 min walk / 4 min drive.
Cute bakery offering sweet treats within walking distance. 3 min drive / 10 min walk.
LenJo Bakes
132 Ahrens St W
Cute bakery offering sweet treats within walking distance. 3 min drive / 10 min walk.
Great vibes and great beer. Popular local brewery on the iron horse trail. Casual outdoor seating and occasional live music and events. (Dog friendly.) 8 min drive / 42 min walk / 24 min transit. Check the hours before heading over :)
Short Finger Brewing Co.
20 Hurst Ave
Great vibes and great beer. Popular local brewery on the iron horse trail. Casual outdoor seating and occasional live music and events. (Dog friendly.) 8 min drive / 42 min walk / 24 min transit. Check the hours before heading over :)
Coffee, paninis and bottle shop. Cute place to chill in uptown Waterloo. Attached to the Princess Theatre. 30 min walk / 14 min transit / 6 min drive.
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Princess Cafe
46 King St N
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Coffee, paninis and bottle shop. Cute place to chill in uptown Waterloo. Attached to the Princess Theatre. 30 min walk / 14 min transit / 6 min drive.
Delicious brunch spot in uptown Waterloo. Serene patio vibes. 6 min drive / 30 min walk / 13 min drive. (You can walk along the spur line trail to uptown Waterloo to get there.)
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Seven Shores
10 Regina St N
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Delicious brunch spot in uptown Waterloo. Serene patio vibes. 6 min drive / 30 min walk / 13 min drive. (You can walk along the spur line trail to uptown Waterloo to get there.)
Best wood fired pizza in the city, and within walking distance. Casual and tasty. There are TV's in this restaurant which could be a pro or con depending on preference. 10 min walk / 3 min drive.
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La Cucina
320 King St W
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Best wood fired pizza in the city, and within walking distance. Casual and tasty. There are TV's in this restaurant which could be a pro or con depending on preference. 10 min walk / 3 min drive.
Very casual lunch, dinner or just drinks in kitschy atmosphere. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 7 min drive / 35 min walk / 15 min transit.
Ethel's Lounge
Very casual lunch, dinner or just drinks in kitschy atmosphere. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 7 min drive / 35 min walk / 15 min transit.
2nd story patio and industrial interior in historic building. Pub fare, famous for their wings. 32 min walk / 15 min transit / 7 min drive.
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Huether Hotel
59 King St N
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2nd story patio and industrial interior in historic building. Pub fare, famous for their wings. 32 min walk / 15 min transit / 7 min drive.
Take a step back in time in this unique (fairly new) local establishment. Carefully curated bodega with homemade sandwiches, treats and top notch wine. Relax on their quaint, European style patio and watch the world go by.
Eby Street Bodega
Take a step back in time in this unique (fairly new) local establishment. Carefully curated bodega with homemade sandwiches, treats and top notch wine. Relax on their quaint, European style patio and watch the world go by.
Coffee shop located in the historic Tannery Building and a short walk towards downtown Kitchener. 9 min walk / 3 min drive.
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Balzac's Kitchener
151 Charles St W
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Coffee shop located in the historic Tannery Building and a short walk towards downtown Kitchener. 9 min walk / 3 min drive.
Need a quick coffee? Just walk one block up the street to grab and go. 5 min walk / 2 min drive. Located on King Street - That's the main street connecting Kitchener and Waterloo. On public transit: North to uptown waterloo, South to downtown Kitchener. (Both uptown and downtown are walkable if preferred) .
Tim Hortons
Need a quick coffee? Just walk one block up the street to grab and go. 5 min walk / 2 min drive. Located on King Street - That's the main street connecting Kitchener and Waterloo. On public transit: North to uptown waterloo, South to downtown Kitchener. (Both uptown and downtown are walkable if preferred) .

Wine, Cocktails and Dining

SpeakEasy, hidden bar, spirits, cocktails and grazing menu located in downtown Kitchener. Large patio in nearby alleyway. 4 min drive / 10 min transit / 19 min walk.
Sugar Run
33 Queen Street South
SpeakEasy, hidden bar, spirits, cocktails and grazing menu located in downtown Kitchener. Large patio in nearby alleyway. 4 min drive / 10 min transit / 19 min walk.
Modern takes on Southern grub & creative cocktails served in a laid-back atmosphere with live bands. 4 min drive / 10 min transit / 19 min walk.
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The Grand Trunk Saloon
30 Ontario St S
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Modern takes on Southern grub & creative cocktails served in a laid-back atmosphere with live bands. 4 min drive / 10 min transit / 19 min walk.
Tiki Bar in Downtown Kitchener. Delicious food, creative cocktails and outdoor patio. 4 min drive / 10 min transit / 19 min walk.
The Grand Surf Lounge
87 Ontario St S
Tiki Bar in Downtown Kitchener. Delicious food, creative cocktails and outdoor patio. 4 min drive / 10 min transit / 19 min walk.
Cozy, vibrant eatery & handcrafted cocktails. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 4 min drive / 16 min transit / 24 min walk.
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Red House
30 William St W
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Cozy, vibrant eatery & handcrafted cocktails. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 4 min drive / 16 min transit / 24 min walk.
Delicious shared plates in the heart of Kitchener. Don’t let the strip mall location throw you off, this restaurant serves up some of the best gourmet dishes in the city. 3 min drive / 22 min walk / 21 min transit.
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PUBLIC Kitchen & Bar
300 Victoria St N
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Delicious shared plates in the heart of Kitchener. Don’t let the strip mall location throw you off, this restaurant serves up some of the best gourmet dishes in the city. 3 min drive / 22 min walk / 21 min transit.
Creative dishes routed in sustainability and local terroir. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 6 min drive / 15 min transit / 26 min walk.
Swine and Vine
15 Lancaster St W
Creative dishes routed in sustainability and local terroir. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 6 min drive / 15 min transit / 26 min walk.
Offbeat, retro haunt since 1995 with veggie dishes & craft beers, plus DJ'd music & outdoor seating. 6 min drive / 17 min transit / 29 min walk.
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Jane Bond
5 Princess St W
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Offbeat, retro haunt since 1995 with veggie dishes & craft beers, plus DJ'd music & outdoor seating. 6 min drive / 17 min transit / 29 min walk.
An iconic 1893 landmark in downtown Kitchener. Grab a bite to eat in the basement of TWH Social, or pop in for a drink at the top floor lounge. 5 min drive / 12 min transit / 18 min walk.
The Walper Hotel
20 Queen St S
An iconic 1893 landmark in downtown Kitchener. Grab a bite to eat in the basement of TWH Social, or pop in for a drink at the top floor lounge. 5 min drive / 12 min transit / 18 min walk.
Gourmet comfort food in the heart of Uptown Waterloo. 5 min drive / 11 min transit / 19 min walk.
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The Bauer Kitchen
187 King St S
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Gourmet comfort food in the heart of Uptown Waterloo. 5 min drive / 11 min transit / 19 min walk.
Highly recommend this brand new fine dining establishment. Breaking away from mainstream restaurants this is the first non-tipping model restaurant in the region. Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener, it's great place for a date night as it's nearby to some great cocktail bars on this list. 20 min walk / 5 min drive / 16 min transit
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Highly recommend this brand new fine dining establishment. Breaking away from mainstream restaurants this is the first non-tipping model restaurant in the region. Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener, it's great place for a date night as it's nearby to some great cocktail bars on this list. 20 min walk / 5 min drive / 16 min transit
This awesome indie bar is open Friday and Saturday nights - Lots of live events - DJs, Bands, Karaoke and comedy shows! 6 min drive / 24 min drive walk / 14 min transit.
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The Yeti Cafe
14 Eby St N
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This awesome indie bar is open Friday and Saturday nights - Lots of live events - DJs, Bands, Karaoke and comedy shows! 6 min drive / 24 min drive walk / 14 min transit.
Traditional pub with modern flair. Located downtown Kitchener a few doors down from the Walper Hotel.
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The Rich Uncle Tavern
45 King St W
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Traditional pub with modern flair. Located downtown Kitchener a few doors down from the Walper Hotel.

Fitness

This boutique fitness studio offers effective 50 minute, full-body HIIT workouts. Located just a short walk (or run) up the street. 2 min drive / 7 min walk.
Templ. Fitness
283 Duke Street West
This boutique fitness studio offers effective 50 minute, full-body HIIT workouts. Located just a short walk (or run) up the street. 2 min drive / 7 min walk.

Places to check out

Chicopee Ski Resort offers downhill skiing and snow tubing. 15 min drive / 1 hr transit.
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Chicopee
396 Morrison Road
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Chicopee Ski Resort offers downhill skiing and snow tubing. 15 min drive / 1 hr transit.
Just outside of town is the famous St. Jacobs Farmers' market and flea market. Local mennonites offer homemade goods you just can't find in the city. Open Saturdays. 14 min drive / 50 min transit. Nearby to the quaint St. Jacobs Village.
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St. Jacobs Bauernmarkt und Flohmarkt
878 Weber St N
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Just outside of town is the famous St. Jacobs Farmers' market and flea market. Local mennonites offer homemade goods you just can't find in the city. Open Saturdays. 14 min drive / 50 min transit. Nearby to the quaint St. Jacobs Village.
This downtown market is held on Saturdays and offers an array of food from local farmers, plus events and activities for families. 6 min drive / 14 min transit / 24 min walk.
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Kitchener Markt
300 King St E
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This downtown market is held on Saturdays and offers an array of food from local farmers, plus events and activities for families. 6 min drive / 14 min transit / 24 min walk.
Kitchener-Waterloo's Indie Premiere Art House Cinema, Since 1985. All the best films play here. 6 min drive / 17 min transit / 29 min walk.
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Princess Cinemas
46 Princess St W
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Kitchener-Waterloo's Indie Premiere Art House Cinema, Since 1985. All the best films play here. 6 min drive / 17 min transit / 29 min walk.
A historic oasis situated downtown. Stroll the winding pathways over bridges, enjoy a picnic in the gardens or hit up the skating rink in the winter. 6 min drive / 21 min transit / 24 min walk.
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Victoria Park
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A historic oasis situated downtown. Stroll the winding pathways over bridges, enjoy a picnic in the gardens or hit up the skating rink in the winter. 6 min drive / 21 min transit / 24 min walk.
Located just around the corner from the airbnb is Mount Hope Cemetery. It is the oldest active cemetery in the city. Monuments dating back to the late 1700s mark the graves of some of Kitchener’s most prominent business and political leaders. Paved pathways throughout invite you to take a leisurely stroll through time. 1 min drive / 3 min walk.
Mount Hope Cemetery
83 Roger Street
Located just around the corner from the airbnb is Mount Hope Cemetery. It is the oldest active cemetery in the city. Monuments dating back to the late 1700s mark the graves of some of Kitchener’s most prominent business and political leaders. Paved pathways throughout invite you to take a leisurely stroll through time. 1 min drive / 3 min walk.
The only Canadian art gallery exclusively dedicated to exhibiting and collecting contemporary Canadian ceramic, glass, enamel and stained glass works of art. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 6 min drive / 17 min transit / 30 min walk.
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Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
25 Caroline St N
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The only Canadian art gallery exclusively dedicated to exhibiting and collecting contemporary Canadian ceramic, glass, enamel and stained glass works of art. Located in Uptown Waterloo. 6 min drive / 17 min transit / 30 min walk.
A cultural destination celebrating art, science, technology and music. Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener. 5 min drive / 13 min transit / 17 min walk.
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DAS MUSEUM
10 King St W
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A cultural destination celebrating art, science, technology and music. Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener. 5 min drive / 13 min transit / 17 min walk.
Gallery displaying contemporary visual arts, including local, national & international works. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 24 min walk.
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Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
101 Queen St N
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Gallery displaying contemporary visual arts, including local, national & international works. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 24 min walk.
The Iron Horse Trail forms the spine of Kitchener's multi use trail corridor and runs for approximately 5km between Kitchener and Waterloo.
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Iron Horse Trail
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The Iron Horse Trail forms the spine of Kitchener's multi use trail corridor and runs for approximately 5km between Kitchener and Waterloo.
Local Performance theatre.
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Centre In The Square
101 Queen St N
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Local Performance theatre.
Check local event calendar for this new addition to downtown Kitchener. Local art venders and live music located on a closed off street beside Victoria park. Within walking distance, this is a great place to start out a date night. 15 min walk / 5 min drive / 14 min transit.
Gaukel St, Kitchener, ON N2G, Kanada
Check local event calendar for this new addition to downtown Kitchener. Local art venders and live music located on a closed off street beside Victoria park. Within walking distance, this is a great place to start out a date night. 15 min walk / 5 min drive / 14 min transit.

Groceries

Located just up the street, it'a a convenient place to grab groceries. 2 min drive / 7 min walk.
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Central Fresh Market
760 King St W
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Located just up the street, it'a a convenient place to grab groceries. 2 min drive / 7 min walk.
Specialty gourmet food store offering over 500 cheeses, deli meats, sandwiches, hot food, café, gelato & thousands of grocery items from around the world. 5 min drive / 20 min walk.
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Vincenzo's
150 Caroline St S
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Specialty gourmet food store offering over 500 cheeses, deli meats, sandwiches, hot food, café, gelato & thousands of grocery items from around the world. 5 min drive / 20 min walk.
Local convenience store one block away. 2 min walk.
Mannie Mart Convenience Store
82 Waterloo Street
Local convenience store one block away. 2 min walk.
Farm fresh produce, groceries, gifts, wine, cider, beer, cards, flowers. 4 min drive / 14 min transit / 17 min walk.
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Legacy Greens Grocery Store
18 Ontario St N
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Farm fresh produce, groceries, gifts, wine, cider, beer, cards, flowers. 4 min drive / 14 min transit / 17 min walk.

Shop

Beautiful boutique for all of your floral and gift giving needs. Located in Belmont village. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 22 min walk.
Harp & Fin
724 Belmont Avenue West
Beautiful boutique for all of your floral and gift giving needs. Located in Belmont village. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 22 min walk.
Quirky, kitschy gift shop specializing in decor & paper goods. Located in Belmont village. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 22 min walk.
Gifted Waterloo
740 Belmont Ave W
Quirky, kitschy gift shop specializing in decor & paper goods. Located in Belmont village. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 22 min walk.
Lifestyle, home décor, gift & wine shop. Located in Belmont village. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 22 min walk.
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UpMarket
703 Belmont Ave W
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Lifestyle, home décor, gift & wine shop. Located in Belmont village. 5 min drive / 16 min transit / 22 min walk.
Curated boutique featuring eco friendly beauty products. 6 min drive / 14 min transit / 28 min walk.
The Truth Beauty Company
46 King St N
Curated boutique featuring eco friendly beauty products. 6 min drive / 14 min transit / 28 min walk.