One main secret to the best fish and chips is that they be FRESH. The haddock tasted absolutely…read morefresh. The cooking oil--which in other places seems to have been around for a while--was also FRESH. That makes a difference. SO tasty. Most of their business seems to be carry out. No problem. It was pleasant to eat our fish and chips at the tables in the central plaza of Stratford--where we could watch the life of the town go by. Someone else mentioned that the portions are LARGE, and while it sounds impossible, one piece really is plenty. I ordered two pieces, and didn't even order chips (just sponged off the kids' portions--they didn't miss 'em). I still had a piece left over for lunch. But if we'd been smarter, we'd have ordered less the first time, and stopped by again for another fresh, hot, and tasty serving.

Classic chippy with the most amazing batter and perfectly crunchy fish. Service was quick and…read morefriendly, food came fast, and the indoor tables were comfy enough. Chips and coleslaw were also great!

Top notch!! Couldn't be better…read more.. I received the most friendly welcome and excellent service. I was treated so kindly and promptly with a touch of professional that anyone would admire. The food was excellent and the waitress was decked with every quality needed to perform perfectly!!! Thanks so much for for the memorable moments!

This place has been a staple in town FOR YEARS AND YEARS! It has been around for literally as long…read moreas I can remember. Food is always great, homemade and tasty. I'm a sucker for a great breakfast and this place is on point. Be ready for lots of locals, waitresses know pretty much everyone by name. Kinda like a Cheers, but for food.

Our server was very nice and friendly. My wife and I both ordered the fish and chips. She ordered…read moremash potatoes instead of fries and she's said the mash tasted "off" and strange. She let me try a fork full and I gotta say, it was the most horrible mash potatoes ever. It tasted chemically, like full of preservatves flavor. To me it tasted like how nursing homes have that smell. Very disappointed. Everything else was fine however, much to our chagrin, we were disappointed to learn that they do not serve coleslaw with fish and chips. Every other restaurant serves coleslaw slaw with fish and chips. We always had great meals in Crabby Joe's Stratford in the past but we felt a little put down this time.

Great late night bar food- 1/2 off apps after 9 pm. Great service - not many places open on Monday…read morenight- got into Stratford late. Will be back!

Sometimes 'lil resto are gems, but seldom do you find that pearl when the resto is young (4yo) and…read morewow - a franchise. My breakfast is delicious with REAL homefries and quality thick bacon. In addition, I ordered a personalized 'lil bottle of maple syrup (so cute) for the thick buttermilk pancakes. I love the open kitchen concept - crisp and clean. And staff are super appropriately attentive. Wish this restaurant was in my city. Cheers and Bon Appetit !!!

First time there and was very impressed. Friendly staff. Bottomless coffee that actually tasted…read morelike coffee and not the usual swamp water you get at other restaurants. I had the French toast which was done perfectly. Fast and hot. My wife has high standards and was impressed there was food there that diabetics can eat. She had the avocado toast which she really liked. Will definitely go back again and try the lunch menu. Highly recommend Sunset Grill.

An amazing place to eat in the heart of Stratford's Theatre District…read more Excellent service, elevated versions of pub classics like fish and chips and fried chicken sandwiches. An extensive list of draft beers, well decorated, and moved to get you to the theatre on time.

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

Tucked in among a small shopping complex a little off the beaten track is Joe's Diner, a classic…read moretrue to the bones diner. Simple decor, high efficiency, and no nonsense approach with delicious food, Joe's Diner checks all the above. Open for breakfast and lunch this is a popular place with no table left empty for more than a couple minutes. The waitresses are fast and all business. This isn't a place to strike up a conversation. The food is very good with extremely affordable prices. The maple syrup was served in a squeeze bottle that I typically see reserved for malt vinegar or mustard, and was a bit watery but the French Toast was delicious. It was light, fluffy, and very eggy. Was it the best I have eaten? No, but it was very good. Joe's is a great place for a quick bite at a great price point.

Went for breakfast, food was what was expected for all day breakfast menu. We had to wait in line…read morebut that was expected as they were packed on weekday morning. Service was very fast and waitress was very nice. We were not looking for five star dining experience but joes did not disappoint for an average diner style meal. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

We ordered 3 burgers and a chicken burger from the works tonight. All 3 of the beef burgers came…read morecompletely raw on the inside, I mean sticky pink raw ground beef. Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened to us either. We've eaten in the restaurant and been fine, but the two times we've ordered we've had raw food sent our way.

Love the burgers! And the choices! The service was a little slow. The place itself was kinda cool -…read morevery industrial. The fries and chips were good too. Didn't get to do the onion ring tower. Will try it next time. The drinks were interesting cuz it was in measuring cups. The beechwood sauce is the bomb. I wish they sold It. It's the best sauce for fries and burgers!!

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!