Guidebook for Kitchener
Food Scene
The Grand Trunk Saloon
30 Ontario St SThe Boathouse
57 Jubilee DrGreat patio and live music every night of the week.
The Berlin
45 King Street WestGreat food in an elegant setting.
The Yeti Cafe
14 Eby St NExcellent coffee and tasty breakfast/brunch options.
B@THEMUSEUM
10 King St WGreat beer selection.
Excellent coffee in a beautiful recently restored building.
21 locals recommend
Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters
100 Ahrens St WExcellent coffee in a beautiful recently restored building.
Gilt Restaurant
305 King St WGood tapas style menu and creative cocktails.
A Saturday staple for downtown Kitchener residents. Great meat and produce vendors. Excellent way to start your weekend.
55 locals recommend
Kitchener Market
300 King St EA Saturday staple for downtown Kitchener residents. Great meat and produce vendors. Excellent way to start your weekend.
The Guanaquita Restaurant
273 King St WExcellent Salvadorian food.
Drinks & Nightlife
New music venue in town. Live music most nights. Stand up comedy nights as well
13 locals recommend
Rhapsody Barrel Bar
179 King St WNew music venue in town. Live music most nights. Stand up comedy nights as well
New local brewery located in a adaptively reused building. Live music and comedy on some nights of the week.
19 locals recommend
Descendants Beer and Beverage Co Ltd.
319 Victoria St NNew local brewery located in a adaptively reused building. Live music and comedy on some nights of the week.
Great local brewery. Friendly staff and loads of beer on tap to sample.
11 locals recommend
TWB Brewing
300 Mill StGreat local brewery. Friendly staff and loads of beer on tap to sample.
Arts & Culture
Great for families. Rotating exhibits that appeal to a variety of interests.
76 locals recommend
THEMUSEUM
10 King St WGreat for families. Rotating exhibits that appeal to a variety of interests.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park in the heart of downtown Kitchener. Loads of trails to explore along Scheider Creek. Paddle boats, kayaks and canoes available to rent in the warmer months. Stop for a bite or a beer at the Boathouse, located on the water.
146 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Beautiful park in the heart of downtown Kitchener. Loads of trails to explore along Scheider Creek. Paddle boats, kayaks and canoes available to rent in the warmer months. Stop for a bite or a beer at the Boathouse, located on the water.
Scenic, quiet, treed trail that runs between Kitchener and Waterloo on an old rail line. Great for a stroll or to travel to Uptown Waterloo.
14 locals recommend
Iron Horse Trans Canada Trail
Iron Horse Trans Canada TrailScenic, quiet, treed trail that runs between Kitchener and Waterloo on an old rail line. Great for a stroll or to travel to Uptown Waterloo.
Essentials
Belfiore's valu-mart
385 Frederick StSmaller market with a great selection of fresh produce, meats and baked goods. Some prepared foods as well.
8 locals recommend
Legacy Greens Grocery Store
18 Ontario St NSmaller market with a great selection of fresh produce, meats and baked goods. Some prepared foods as well.
Shopping
Schreiter's
482 Belmont Ave WAmazing home decor store. Pricey but worth the look!
Funky consignment shop for women. Loads of great finds for good prices. Say hi to Helena, she's the gal with the great eye that runs the shop!
StylFrugal Clothing Consignment Boutique
30 Ontario Street NorthFunky consignment shop for women. Loads of great finds for good prices. Say hi to Helena, she's the gal with the great eye that runs the shop!
Getting Around
Charles St. Transit Terminal
15 Charles St W