Yum! I had the Indian spiced scrambled eggs with hash browns and rye toast, and it was delicious!…read moreMy fellow diners had bacon and hash browns and wheat toast and their food was also yummy. The interior was clean and bright, the service was fast, the price was reasonable.

No frills breakfast joint in downtown Stratford, good for solid plates of eggs and potatoes and…read moregenerous portions. I went with the Paulet Bunyan plate which came with two eggs, two sausages, two pieces of bacon, home fries, and a pancake. It also comes with toast but I skipped that since I had plenty otherwise. Everything was solid though the potatoes in particular were really good and my cousin kept stealing them off my plate! I also liked the sausage. My cousin went with a full plate of pancakes and I had the one pancake with my meal, and while they were good I felt they were both a little underdone. They didn't really have any color on them. Though the dusting of cinnamon along with the sugar was a nice touch. I would have also liked the option to go for real maple syrup (vs the individual Smuckers containers that they had) and would have gladly done an upcharge for that. Staff was really nice, though, and it's huge so there's plenty of seating during peak tourist season. Very kid friendly, too!

Despite having moved 3 times / the consistency of deliciousness here remains. Staff are always…read morefriendly and welcoming - but its the sandwiches that really keep me coming back every time I'm in Stratford. The newest location is right by the river - with lots of public parking across the street. Beautiful old building and a nicer overall decor than the previous spot. Still colourful - with cool drawings of their famous sandwiches on the walls. Lots on offer, but really, who am I kidding? "Mennonite sandwich, please" is what I said - and what you better say if you know what's good for ya. That delicious summer sausage, fresh corn relish with a subtle but delicious kick of spice. The cheddar - classic taste - nice slice - just how I like it. Definitely not processed cheese. The fresh country white bread - melt in your mouth but still with a crunchy brown crust. MMMMMMMMMennonites seem to have the secret of sandwich making down pat. This is the kind of sandwich that puts hair on your chest...What's that joke - why do Mennonite boys grow beards? Because they want to look just like their moms! Lol a bit off side maybe there - but my point is simple - a hearty, tasty sandwich - one of the best and most classic available in Ontario. Get out there and grab a few. The baking is also delicious!!

Fab! The best sandwiches in Stratford! At INCREDIBLE prices, too!!!…read more Check out the checklist-style takeout menu: http://www.yorkstreetkitchen.com/YSKSandwichmenu.pdf Most of my friends are huge fans of the Mennonite Sandwich. I enjoy the Othello (sans pesto, of course) but most often create-my-own. Last time I was there I had local goats cheese (swoon-inducing) on multigrain (OMG freshly-baked and so so so good) with alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, lettuce, roasted sweet red peppers, honey mustard (made by local mennonites!) & mayo. I always add the "deli dills" - I'm pretty sure they're local mennonite too. Needless to say, PHENOMENAL. They also have THE MOST AMAZING 4-bean salad. Try it. Trust me. I don't even LIKE bean salad all that much... this one converted me. Really. GET IT. They lose a star because it's time to fix the service. It takes waaay too long to get your food, and that's true whether you eat in or order from the take-out window. Service is a bit better for breakfast, but still nothing to rave about. Expect to wait 20-30 minutes for your food. The kitchen & waitstaff are unfortunately more often than not visibly frazzled/stressed. I have been here for breakfast a bunch of times, as well as dinner once or twice. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their jam - "moss berry" - never heard of it before or since! For dinner, I've had the Spinach, Marinated Mushroom, Red Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza ($6.50) as well as the Caramelized Broccoli, Red Onion and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells baked in a our slow-cooked Tomato Sauce ($13.95). Both VERY yummy. Their breakfast burrito is legendary. I must recommend it as your first breakfast expedition at YSK. For meat-eaters, try the peameal bacon. LOCAL PORK FACTOIDS: A note on peameal bacon + Stratford: this is prime peameal bacon territory. If you don't make it to YSK, try to get to the Stratford Farmer's Market where you will find a chuckwagon of sorts vending DREAMY peameal bacon sandwiches. OMG. AMAZING. Perth County produces some of the best pork in the country. If you're passing through Shakespeare on the way to Stratford (or back - it's just east of Stratford), make a stop at "The Best Little Pork Shoppe", which is certainly NOT little. Check it out: http://www.porkshoppe.com/ Last interesting pork fact? The Annual Ontario Pork Congress happens in Stratford too. Just one more point in proof that Stratford is THE place to be eating pork. Which I don't, to clarify. I've been a veghead for 13 years now. But I have juicy childhood memories of Saturday mornings at the market with my Dad eating peameal bacon sandwiches with LOCAL bacon, LOCAL cheddar cheese, FRESHLY-CHURNED LOCAL butter on a FRESHLY-BAKED kaiser bun. FOR REAL. Back to TSK breakfast. I've also had the French Toast with local maple syrup and some sort of homemade apple-pie-filling-type side (INCREDIBLE) and the H.M.S. Pinafore Breakfast Sandwich (toasted bagel with that gorgeous local goat cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, onion & lettuce) is worth a try too! So basically, if you're looking for a unique, personality-filled, delicious place for breakfast, brunch or lunch, HEAD HERE!

Great place to start your day! Fantastic food! I loved the Juliet, which is a Benedict with Brie…read morecheese, bacon and avocado mash. Crispy hash browns on the side. I loved how crispy they were! Delicious latte too. Fun decor. Lots of tables and booths. The owner is a fabulous lady and she even waits on the customers. She gives stellar service. Spacious interior. The place is popular so get there early!

Very good food!! The…read moreservice is always good and served with a smile. It's a busy place so you know it's good!! I've been here a few times and have had the Ruben sandwich on gluten free bread and the pesto chicken sandwich. Both where top notch and I would order them again. The others with me had a range of items like fish n chips, wraps, bison burger, all very good and they were raving about it. When you are in town to see a Stratford Festival show you should pass by. Recommended!!

Came here for dinner when in town and it was such a great meal! My cousin and I both loved our…read moremeals and the plates we shared. Started with the crispy fried rice balls (I'm a sucker for crispy rice and these did not disappoint) and the house cut fries with togarashi aioli to split. Delicious! I could not get enough of those fries. They were perfectly fried and seasoned and the aioli was excellent. For my main I went with the Karaage fried chicken bento box which was a generous portion of chicken with a peanut crunch salad, "scattered" omelette sushi, pork and shrimp gyoza, and a side of miso soup. It was all SO good and SO much food! I was uncomfortably full by the time we finished and packed mine up to go (the chicken made an excellent midnight snack later that night when I had the munchies back at our apartment!) Price point is great, portions are generous, staff was lovely, and the space itself was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Can't ask for much more! We'll definitely be back!

We were walking around Stratford and looking for a nice lunch place and looked online and the…read morereviews and menu for Mercer Hall looked good so decided to check it out. The menu seemed a combo between Western standards with Asian twist/influence. We ordered the mushroom miso soup as well as the tofu bao, the fried chicken with macaroni salad and the fried chicken with fries. the tofu bao was really good, the tofu was a big size and nice coating. the mushroom miso soup was average, not great. the fries that came with the chicken were fantastic! the macaroni salad was ok, but hot mac n cheese would've gone better with the hot chicken. the chicken and the biscuit were decent. overall good portion size food and decent flavor in a nice ambiance

Great food and service kids loved it lot of different breakfast served great place ,we will returnread more

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Ended up here after driving around Stratford looking for a place with available nearby parking…read morewhere we could grab a quick bite to eat before attending the theatre. We were in luck when driving down Downie Street when we found Foster's with a parking spot in front. So happy that worked out. I had the harvest vegetable wrap and it was delicious. Huge serving and very tasty with a number of unique flavors that complemented each other. I couldn't finish my sandwich and ended up bringing the leftovers back to the US, where my husband finished it two days later and commented that it was still delicious. My cousin had mussels and said they were wonderful. Service was excellent and got our food to us quickly so we wouldn't be late for our show. Foster's is now on my short list of must dine at places in Stratford.

Excellent food and service. I loved my cheeseburger and fries…read more Relaxed and classy vibe. I really enjoyed the colorful decor and beautiful art work. Indoor and outdoor seating.

The Ashborne Cafe is a cafe in downtown Stratford. We stopped for an afternoon drink. The decor is…read moreminimalist and comfortable. It was pleasing to have glassware for drinks and water. The staff were helpful and efficient. The dining area offered a nice view of downtown Stratford. The Ashborne offers a full menu of coffee drinks and a limited number of food items. There are two small restrooms accessible to patrons.

This clean, modern cafe in the cute little town of Stratford, Ontario checks all of the boxes!…read moreDelicious coffee offerings, fresh baked goods, and exquisite toasts make it a lovely spot for a bite for breakfast, lunch or brunch that doesn't involve a tray of greasy food that might be good at the time but lead to regrets later. Trust me - there are no regrets here.

One of the highlights of our Easter weekend trip to Stratford was having a brunch and tour at the…read moreBruce Hotel!! I totally did not expect this high quality in service and food. Beautiful decor! It is so elegant and heavenly white with classical or piano concerto playing in the background!! The dining area could not have been anymore romantic and intimate. My beau and I loved the open brunch table in the centre of the main dining area, where you can get endless servings of fruits including strawberries, pineapples, and dragonfruits!! We have never eaten dragonfruits for brunch at any hotel before! So exotic! We ate so many slices. Service was a collective team effort and everyone was welcoming, attentive and super friendly. I can tell that they all enjoyed working there from their seemingly genuine smiles and bubbly personalities! The food there was so good!! Everything was cooked to perfection! We had their prix Fixe Easter brunch special and it was worth every dollar!! What a beautiful way to celebrate both Easter and my beau's birthday!! My beau was so impressed and thankful of me for booking and paying for brunch here that he is planning to treat me here next year for his not so surprising proposal!!! When the staff knew of his plans, the receptionist immediately gave us a tour of their suites and amenities!! What excellent and attentive service!! I will definitely come back here in the near future for a couple retreat or weekend getaway!! Stratford is such a cute town with so many good restaurants and hotels open during their famous and busy Stratford Festival season, but this hotel and restaurant really stood out to the both of us!! 5/5 would highly recommend!!

The Bruce is a fantastic hotel In Stratford. Excellent service, wonderful food and lovely…read moreaccomodations. VERY spacious rooms, beautifully appointed rooms and grounds. Extremely quiet. Lots of unexpected charming touches, very well thought out. Love, Love, Love! A must stay if you're visiting Stratford!

I had a marvelous time at the Parlous Inn and would absolutely return. If I could give half stars…read morethis would easily be a 4.5 star experience. The Parlour Inn is a small hotel in the heart of Stratford with plenty of parking, the roomiest of rooms, and a nice attached restaurant. It is partially a historic building, partially an addition. I stayed here for a week and genuinely enjoyed the experience. I booked a two-queen bedroom that had a ton of space. Now I will admit this is where one of the downsides was because despite all this space there wasn't enough drawer space for our small garments that couldn't be hung up. Yet it was a minor inconvenience considering everything else. The bathtub was nice, water pressure great, and water temperature superb. Every night when we returned there was a single rose on the bed! How utterly sweet is that! I had a whole boutique by the time we left! Sadly they would not have survived the trip back home. The walls were a bit thin but that was only problematic on one night when the room next door became rowdy. They eventually calmed down. The restaurant downstairs was super cute and a great place to go for an evening cocktail. Service was a bit all over the place in a charming haphazard way. Many of the younger servers were very new to the job and were still learning which they explained when there were hiccups. I don't think most of them were ever taught how to mix a drink but they did their very best! I very much enjoyed my breakfasts there. I found the dinner food to be fairly ok, but the breakfast shined! Again, service was all over the map 80% of the time but they were very nice about the whole thing and we weren't in any rush. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the theatre and a pick up. I can't tell you how awesome this is. Initially I was planning on walking everywhere but it quickly became apparent that my mother had misjudged her physical stamina when she agreed to this plan so I was uncertain how this would work. The shuttle service was a vacation-saver. The drivers were super nice, the ability to be dropped off right in front helped my mother, and it was always timely. I honestly had a fantastic time here and would absolutely return!

The hotel, bar area and our room are so beautiful. Love the historic ceiling and stained glass…read morewindows. A very friendly staff is also a plus. Dinner was fabulous last night with a 6 oz strip steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables and a wonderful antique rose cocktail. Dessert was the yummy pavlova. Can't wait to come back!