Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Guelph

"Berkeley North is located on “restaurant row,” King William Street, this stylish bistro offers a menu focused on West Coast-inspired cuisine. Dine on delectable, wholesome and fresh small plates like shrimp tempura, mushroom dumplings or the avocado salad, or build your own Berkeley Bowl for lunch. A post shared by Berkeley North (@berkeleynorthkitchen) on Jan 21, 2019"

"What is it: A contemporary dining space is the ideal setting for West coast-inspired small plates made with locally sourced ingredients. The sleek black and white design, exposed brick walls, potted plants and a garage-style door that opens in the summertime add even more character to the experience. Why go: The food, to put it simply."

"Its chef knows how to make ingredients shine, especially vegetables. Located on the King William Street’s ‘restaurant row’, it pleases meat eaters, vegans and vegetarians equally with its West Coast-driven menu. The vegan ‘cheezcake’ (made with cashews) is a must try."

"The exterior walls are covered in thick vines with birds nests, making for a pleasant bird watching experience as you eat your meal. The furniture is made out of sturdy wrought iron, and the chairs are covered in comfortable black and white cushions. Wedged between two multi-storey buildings, the patio is naturally shaded in the mornings and evenings with umbrellas providing shade when the sun is directly overhead."

"Not only does The Aberdeen Tavern have great food – it’s also super Instagram-worthy. With its Victorian-inspired interior and rustic vintage aesthetic, it’s a super cute spot to visit for brunch, lunch, or dinner. LOCATION:432 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton, ON | Website"

"We had lunch at the Aberdeen Tavern for our Company's social event recently. Our waitress Shannon was professional, friendly and very attentive. It was very appreciated that she helped our guests who have food allergies/sensitivities with the menu."

"This contemporary bistro and wine bar is cooking up French food with an international twist. The French's famed ricotta gnocchi is pan-fried with earthy mushrooms and drizzled with truffle sauce, creating the perfect umami flavour. Other dishes with global flavours include Shakshouka, Paella and Falafel."

"Back on Friday, June 19, after toooo many months and had the same amazing experience as always. Actually, better since now there are tables on the street out front. Irene, the best hostess ever for reserving our favourite table for that evening!"

"Lovely restaurant with fantastic presentation and amazing attention to detail. This is the perfect place for an anniversary or special occasion."

"I won’t go into the embarrassing details, but it was on the night of my birthday, and I was drinking stupidly on an empty stomach and - anyways, the people at The Ship are good sports. Even more importantly, their food is bloody brilliant."

"The Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here” raved about the Moroccan Lamb Meatball soup, and WestJet magazine calls its Chicken Mulligatawny one of the top 10 dishes to try in Hamilton. The Burnt Tongue has clearly elevated the humble soup with its small batch recipes and always changing daily soup menus that span from the classic (Chicken Noodle and New England Clam Chowder) to the exotic (Samosa, Ancho Black Bean and Chicken Wing). With more than 3,000 different soups offered to date, The Burnt Tongue is the place to go when you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food."

"Is it even remotely surprising that this ridiculously popular soup joint would make the top of our list?. The Burnt Tongue is almost always jam-packed at lunchtime at its three locations, and it’s obvious why: the rotating blackboard menu of fresh soups, stews, and curries usually has something for everyone from vegan to carnivore. This place isn’t just a Hamilton lunch spot."

"Nestled in the heart of Westdale, Paisley has quickly become both a student and neighbourhood favourite. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, both or neither, Paisley is sure to have something to satisfy your appetite. While Paisley is known mostly for their delicious coffee and for being a prime study spot for McMaster students, the coffeehouse offers their customers a wide selection of goodies to munch on."

"Using only the finest ingredients, the staff of Weil’s of Westdale take pride in producing high quality, “from scratch” bakery and pastry products for their customers. Over the past two years, they have been seeking opportunities to provide their fine bread, cakes, and pastries to restaurants and cafes that desire something more than the ubiquitous fare supplied by wholesale companies. Whether clients are seeking artisan bread, melt-in-your-mouth rolls, an assortment of pastries, moist and delicious birthday or specialty cakes and cupcakes, cookies, breakfast treats or a good old fashioned loaf of bread, they will find lots at Weil’s of Westdale."

"We’re like a Pavlovian dog when the bell attached to their door goes off. When I hear that signature ring, I know I’m in for a wide variety of goodies from sweet treats like cinnamon rolls and lemon bars, to savoury items like quiche and pizza. How do you know it’s good?"

"71 Cross Street, Dundas Dundas Driving Park is a popular sports park with several softball fields, a bandshell, swings, independent play equipment such as climbers and slides, a wading pool with spray pad, an accessible play structure, an outdoor ice rink, and sheltered picnic areas. Washrooms and parking is available."

"This sprawling park is a Dundas jewel, perfect for fun seekers and families. Work up an appetite strolling or rolling the trail that loops around the park, at the tennis court, lawn-bowling area, splash pad or playground. Then grab a sheltered picnic table or lay out a blanket under a mature tree."

"This blessed natural area contains two beautiful waterfalls: Webster's and Tews Falls. Webster's is a gorgeous tiered waterfall and Tews, which towers at 41 metres, is a rival to the grand Niagara Falls. Spellbinding views of the gorge await the awestruck visitor at the Spencer George Conservation Area."

"This tiered waterfall also called Webster Falls is one of the most beautiful places in Ontario. Its geological formations are one reason why you need to visit this place. It will never disappoint you."

"This Euro-style coffee house in downtown’s King Street East serves coffee sourced from local roasters: Vintage Coffee Roaster, Signal Coffee Co, and Relay Coffee. You can also find light breakfast and lunch, hot pressed sandwiches, sweets, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options and specialty Dutch treats. Sip on this: Pair the Smokey Caramel Latte (chocolatey espresso by Vintage Coffee Roasters with hickory smoke and caramel syrup) with The Big Dutch hot pressed sandwich topped with beef croquettes, a fried egg and gouda cheese on rye."

"Double smoked ham, spiced gouda, and a fried egg are hot pressed on multi-grain rye for $4.50 at this Dutch-inspired cafe. Besides their breakfast tosti, they also offer a yogurt parfait and protein-filled granola bites for a lighter option. Address: 312 King Street East, Hamilton"