Guidebook for Stratford
Food Scene
My favourite coffee spot in town. Delicious coffee, treats baked in house, lots of space to sit and camp out for awhile.
35 locals recommend
revel
37 Market Pl My favourite coffee spot in town. Delicious coffee, treats baked in house, lots of space to sit and camp out for awhile.
Rundles Restaurant
9 Cobourg Street great for occasions or after-theatre dining
Revival House
70 Brunswick St great for occasions or after-theatre dining
Great Indian food. Lots of vegan/veggie friendly options, I always go for the eggplant bharta :)
11 locals recommend
Raja Fine Indian Cuisine
10 George St W Great Indian food. Lots of vegan/veggie friendly options, I always go for the eggplant bharta :)
Great fusion menu, huge craft beer menu, really great sweet potato fries, they sometimes have live music.
10 locals recommend
Mercer Kitchen | Beer Hall
108 Ontario St Great fusion menu, huge craft beer menu, really great sweet potato fries, they sometimes have live music.
Madelyn's Diner
377 Huron StA classic diner vibe, often packed for breakfast.
Features
10 Ontario StA much loved Stratford staple for breakfast.
A soup only place with a creative chef and unique flavours. They usually have an option for a range of dietary restrictions available (v,gf, etc.) and always offer the option for fresh bread (from downie st. bakery!) or corn chips.
11 locals recommend
Soup Surreal
98 Wellington StA soup only place with a creative chef and unique flavours. They usually have an option for a range of dietary restrictions available (v,gf, etc.) and always offer the option for fresh bread (from downie st. bakery!) or corn chips.
Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria
70 Ontario Stpizza!!!
My favourite spot for a nice dinner out. I'm a sucker for their delicious falafel plate. Also note, very hipster - in aesthetic, and also in attitude, read: call ahead because they may not necessarily be operating on regular hours/having some kind of creative special "nosh" night or this or that...still well worth it though :)
21 locals recommend
The Red Rabbit
64 Wellington StMy favourite spot for a nice dinner out. I'm a sucker for their delicious falafel plate. Also note, very hipster - in aesthetic, and also in attitude, read: call ahead because they may not necessarily be operating on regular hours/having some kind of creative special "nosh" night or this or that...still well worth it though :)
Stylish cafe with lots of GF/vegan/paleo etc. options for baked goodies, health-forward lunch menu.
9 locals recommend
Edison's Inn
48 Ontario StStylish cafe with lots of GF/vegan/paleo etc. options for baked goodies, health-forward lunch menu.
I know I said Revel was my favourite, but can I have more than one? Balzac's has a great vintage/european vibe, and the best back patio... I feel like I'm on vacation.
23 locals recommend
Balzac's Stratford
149 Ontario StI know I said Revel was my favourite, but can I have more than one? Balzac's has a great vintage/european vibe, and the best back patio... I feel like I'm on vacation.
Drinks & Nightlife
The HUB Stratford
31 Market PlParks & Nature
A natural extension of a walk along the river and through the shakespeare gardens. Just keep walking along the water past the shakespeare gardens and you'll eventually meander to the entrance.
13 locals recommend
T.J. Dolan Natural Area
117 Sir Adam Beck Rd A natural extension of a walk along the river and through the shakespeare gardens. Just keep walking along the water past the shakespeare gardens and you'll eventually meander to the entrance.
Wildwood Conservation Area
3995 Line 9If you want a few more trees and longer hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
The Stratford Perth Museum
4275 Huron StShopping
Great selection of theatre/stage books, knowledgable staff and that magical small-town-book-store vibe. Perfect place to browse after grabbing a tea from the Balzacs across the street :)
Fanfare Books
92 92 Ontario StGreat selection of theatre/stage books, knowledgable staff and that magical small-town-book-store vibe. Perfect place to browse after grabbing a tea from the Balzacs across the street :)
Distinctly Tea
18 York Sthuge selection of premium loose-leaf tea
Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail
129 Ontario Stgreat home and kitchen store, open for over a century!
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
250 King St WShoppers Drug Mart
250 King St WZehrs Great Food
865 Ontario StSobeys Stratford
581 Huron StBurtol Cleaners
World Gym
925 Ontario StFit4Less
603 Romeo St SEntertainment & Activities
Stratford Cinemas
551 Huron Stsmall independent movie theatre, with cheap tickets!