Super cute location where you can find some fun snacks and canned goods along with your baked goods…read moreand pastries. I love that they had a lot of good gluten free options too, so it's a friendly location for those with celiac. Good stop on the way to St. Jacobs. And the whole little main street is kinda cute!

We came in for a morning coffee and pastry. It was busy when we arrived. The girls at the counter…read morewere very friendly and quick to serve. They poured our coffees into mugs and then we went over to another counter to fix them up with cream and sugar. Most of the tables were taken so we all sat at the window counter. The bakery has lots of freshly made baked goods from breads to cookies to pies and cakes. There are also savory dishes too. It can be a bit pricey but this place is located in a very touristy area. The seasonal baked goods looked so good and fresh. The apple fritter we got was big and very dense with a few apples in it. They were all out of the rhubarb squares we live so much. When you look into the back you can see all the girls working in their bonnets and cotton dresses. Very cute. Parking is an issue on busy days.

I was a regular at Block 3 when I lived in Waterloo. Well, if I'm honest, I was there all the time…read moreand they should have charged me rent. You might think beer was my primary motivation, and in the beginning it was. Block 3 is a small batch craft brewery that delivers on tasty beer. They generally have ten to twelve beers on tap ranging from lagers, ales, sours and sometimes a stout. They are all delicious in their own right although drinking barrel aged fruited sours is an acquired taste in my book, but trust me try them and you may learn to love them. But why else should you go? There is limited food (it's a brewery not a restaurant), no TV's to watch the game, a steady stream of classic rock playing in the background, kids running around and a few dogs to greet you on the way in. To make matters worse the cell reception is awful, my wife always had a hard time reaching me. Hmm, maybe that's not all bad... What kind of place is this, anyway? It's a modern twist on an old fashioned FAMILY oriented brewery, that's what! There are plenty of board games to play, the local regulars are always happy to share some stories, and the staff are the coolest people around. They have a great Mug Club and if you are lucky you get your own hand-thrown pottery mug with your name on it! Very cool... As I mentioned in one of my check-ins, Block 3 is a benchmark craft brewery experience. I can't recommend this place highly enough,

Great addition to the area. Walk in and go downstairs…read more Nice selections, plus games available.

The Farm Pantry is a gourmet food and kitchen gadget store located in St Jacobs…read more The store itself is pretty cute and fun to browse around. You will find local and imported gourmet jams, condiments and tea/coffee. They also carries a good selection of local produced maple syrup. Not a bad idea to pick some up if you want a little sweet souvenir. FYI, you can even order all those Maple Syrup products online for delivery: Maple butter, candy and more!

They have a huge range of maple syrup day all different prices to meet any budget. They also carry…read morea lot of kitchen items and gadgets but at a much higher cost then the box stores in the burbs. If you stop by here on the weekend the place will be full with people and will have a huge line of people waiting to pay and walking around the store. Not sure why as like I said the prices are much much higher for home wares here.

Parking - street parking Service - great…read more How to order - counter service This is such a cute little cafe that has a lot of local souvenirs for purchase and a small breakfast / lunch menu. This is a seat yourself cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered a half ham sandwich (it is actually a half of a sandwich) and a blueberry scone. The sandwich was nicely toasted. The scone was a good size and very very moist. I would come back again for their scones! Their chai latte is a mild chai - not too strong on the spices which makes it so yum!

love this little cafe, great coffee great food and great staff! if we're in the area again, will…read moredefinitely be stopping in again.

A casual spot that seems to cater mostly to seniors and families with young kids…read more Food (3/5) Hit or miss depending on what you order. The souvlaki (4.5/5) was a highlight -- generous portion with tasty meat, plenty of rice, and a salad included. Skip the fries though, they were disappointing. The lasagna (2/5) on the other hand fell flat -- it had a sour taste and the bread that came with it was more like toast than proper bread. Service (5/5) Friendly staff all around -- no complaints there. Atmosphere (3/5) Nothing special, but functional. Simple and laid-back. Water is served in plastic cups, which felt a bit out of place. If you go, stick to the souvlaki and you'll leave happy!

We went to jacks family restaurant after a long drive to ST. Jacobs. I had the bagel with fruit and…read morecream cheese and some ribs. The food was delicious. The ribs were tender and juicy and the sauce on them is amazing. The bagel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The cream cheese was a nice addition and the fruit was pretty fresh. The service was quick and staff were friendly. Overall I would give this place 5/5. -MS Walking into this place we were faced with a 20min wait-which turned out to be only 5mins! Servers were nice and friendly but food coming out was a bit slow. My dish was ribs with the chicken fingers. The ribs were small but flavourful but the chicken fingers were amazing. Fresh cut and with a tempura style batter. I was so impressed because the restaurant is large but the quality of food (home made) was apparent. Nothing seemed frozen or mass produced. - SS

Of course it is the largest farmers market in canada! So much to see, buy, and learn about at this…read moremarket. Highly recommend Junction Pizza and that new spot that sells nachos (center aisle of the main building).

My parents and I visited the Farmer's Market on a Saturday over the summer a couple of years back…read more It was pretty busy and packed when we got there mid morning. Make sure to bring water, sunscreen and hat or umbrella if you are visiting some time during the summer. I would bring some cash too though some of the vendors do take both cash and card. My parents got some some fruit and this homemade garlic dip/spread. I got a replica Dumbledore wand and a parasol type umbrella. The dip was pretty good. We had a deep-fried onion. It was alright. There were a lot of produce, home/handmade stuff, typical mass produced replicas/trickets and fast food. Prices for produce and the home/handmade stuff seem pretty affordable and reasonable. The mass produced replicas/trickets were over priced. Also, the mass produced stuff can be found online and other large events and gatherings, too.

I try to go every time that I go to Waterloo. This bakeshop is too cute, with outstanding food and…read moreservice. Try to get there by noon to get the most selection. The first word that comes to mind about this place: mmmm Their lemon loaf puts Starbucks' lemon loaf to shame. You can call and order in advance like I did this morning for a few items that I wanted to take away for my kid.

The first time I did a staycation in Waterloo, I hit this outlet mall. I went upstairs and the best…read morefind for me was this store. I love a good store that sells candy, sweets, and more. First, I have a weakness for beer nuts. I ended up getting three bags for $12. You can get get them in pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and other varieties. Second, I love popcorn. I also ended up getting three bags of popcorn for $10. I simply remember getting the white chocolate and chocolate-covered caramel varieties. It is now a ritual for me to swing by this store and get some goodies. The beer nuts are yummy with the sweet honey coating on them. I also love popcorn and the flavours are yummy. During my last visit, I got the white chocolate, chocolate-covered caramel, and caramel popcorn. Yum! This store is located on the top floor. It also sells fudge, chocolate, sponge toffee, butter tarts, and more. I have tried the fudge. It's good, although I still have nightmares working at the fudge stand as a student at the Ex. If you feel like treating yourself to some sweets and snacks, this place is for you. (177)

This is the kind of place you wouldn't really go to unless you were already in this touristy…read morecomplex upstairs near Legoland. Nice selection of butter tarts, chocolates, fudge and coffee. A little pricy but if you're out for the day once in a while it's ok.

We actually were in the area visiting and planned to go to Starbucks across the street but when we…read moreparked, I noticed Pilot Coffee Roasters so we decided to stop there instead since it's not usually within reach for us. As we walked in, I noticed the open concept and minimal decor and fell in love with it! We were greeted by both the employees working right away and I must say, the customer service was perhaps the best part of the entire experience. We were never rushed to order as they gave us plenty of time to debate the menu and when it came time to order, the gentleman was very thorough and helpful with the sizes of drinks, explaining the milk alternatives which are free of charge, order was clarified to ensure it was correct - all in all, you could feel he took his time to get things right for us. When our iced matcha beverages were handed off, he realized he didn't let us know they come Una's a default and there, he offered simple syrup or vanilla syrup of our choosing since we do prefer our matcha sweetened. After tasting, we told him two pumps wasn't sweet enough and he kindly added more syrup for us. I personally ordered the seasonal white chocolate matcha as a hot beverage which was tasty but a little too sweet - I would request for half sweet next time. I also got the sea salt chocolate chip cookie as I couldn't resist (it looked so good in the pastry display!) It turned out to be absolutely delicious - the edges being the best part. My mom said it paired well with her Americano which was made with their Heritage blend. Speaking of which, before my mom ordered her coffee, she was offered to try their brew before buying which was really helpful as it ended up being too acidic for her. The Heritage blend was much more her preference with the nutty notes. All in all, a nice place to study and/or grab a coffee and snack to go! I'd highly recommend anyone to visit if in the area.

I had an excellent flat white here today. Deep flavor without being bitter, and a great milk foam…read more Practically empty on a weekday morning. And they had a WiFi password posted.