Top Restaurants In Kitchener, Otario, The Best Local Eats
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Mid-sized Kitchener’s food scene is often overshadowed by Ontario’s larger metropolises but although the city’s dining scene is still finding its footing, there are more than a few innovative restaurants that could give even Toronto a run for its money. Here is our list of Kitchener’s best food joints.
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Queen Street Commons Café
Queen Street Commons Café is a unique community gathering place based on the philosophy of offering a space where all people are welcome. The cafe is a project of the Working Centre, a local non-profit organization. It is one of the city’s few vegetarian restaurants, with home-style dips, pizzas, soups, salads, and daily lunch specials prepared by a staff of volunteers. Everything is affordable and visitors don’t even need to buy anything, all in the spirit of allowing people of all income levels to enjoy the environment. A large inviting space, the Queen Street Commons Café also hosts live music nights and English conversation practice sessions.
1. Public Kitchen & Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Tapas, Vegetarian, Vegan
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2. West
Restaurant, Indian, Canadian, Italian
3. Stonegate Bistro
Bistro, Restaurant, Canadian, Fusion, Vegetarian
4. Charcoal Steak House
Restaurant, Seafood, Steakhouse
5. The Lancaster Smokehouse
Restaurant, BBQ, American
6. The Bent Elbow
Pub, Restaurant, American, Canadian
7. JLB: Janet Lynn's Bistro
Bistro, Contemporary, Canadian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
8. The Guanaquita Restaurant
Restaurant, Mexican, Salvadorian, Vegetarian, Spanish