Amazing quality, great finds, delicious pastries, and the cheeses wow! I bus 2 hr there then uber back home and it's worth it every time.

Love getting the sandwiches here! They have such a variety of meats, breads, sandwiches toppings, and spreads to choose from. Sometimes it depends on who makes the sandwich for you but usually the workers load the sandwich pretty well with your choice of toppings. The store itself is pretty nice and has a lot of fresh ingredients. The prices are a little high but I would say it's because it's a higher end grocery store. Definitely a place you would come to get a couple of things, not your typical weekly groceries. read more

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Oh my goodness, I have been a loyal customer of Vincenzo's since the founding mother, was creating magic with her homemade noodles on Erb street... maybe over 30yrs & now the sons run a clean, efficient, elegant, beautiful deli/bistro/small local grocery location. I now live 3 hours away & every visit to KW, is a requirement for me to stop in & stock up. LOVE LOVE LOVE VINCENZO ‼ read more

I got the best cheese that I've ever had here. The service was excellent and you can also get deli meats plus build your own sandwiches!! The place felt like it really had authentic ambiance. read more

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Great grocery store. But what an incredibly cumbersome process to buy a gift card for a friend. There is no email option. I either have to pay for a courier or have my friend pick it up there. And then when I try to choose pick- up, I had to try 6 different time/date combinations before it would let me choose one. I don't know when she will pick it up. What a ridiculous requirement for a piece of plastic, or a piece of paper with a QR code on it. I almost gave up. read more

Italian grocery store with a variety of produce and food to grab and go. The sandwiches are super affordable as I love how you can customize your own sandwich. Pastries are really good too and also liked the cafe crema. read more

Vincenzo's - Desserts - Delis Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Freshly made sandwiches is the way to go! They were delicious! Cute store offering lots of foreign snack choices as well!

Fantastic little grocery store with SO many different unique foods and gift items. Too many wonderful things to name them all... but if you were searching for anything from yerba mate tea and a bombilla straw to birch syrup to maple candies, or Italian tomato paste to Moroccan harissa, to fresh deli and produce goods, this is your nirvana! Love, love, love this store. I'm not in Waterloo very often but I am going to make sure to visit Vincenzo's every time I come here. read more

Such a good neighborhood store with so much to offer. The peanut butter crunch gelato is amazing, the cheese selection and meat selection is beyond expectation. LOVE the pepperette in the deli section!3 for 1.5! Ate it during our hikes it's amazing! Got authentic balsamic vinegar and good olive oil there too. Can't wait to try them read more

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I would have given a 5 based on the amazing hot table food and sandwiches. The bakery was wonderful and the grocery items. The humorless girl at the coffee bar was insufferable. I wanted a basic espresso and was told I couldn't have one in an actual ceramic cup ( in plain view ) because those are only for the owners(?) When I questioned that she basically ignored me and shoved a paper cup in front of me. Yay customer service. So much for the authentic Italian experience. I could have had the coffee made -paid for- drank- cup washed in under a minute. The owners may enjoy their espresso without me. Thanks. read more

I love this place!! Super great food and amazing 10/10 sandwiches especially vegetarian options. I am a huge fan of cooking and they have everything you need to create top quality Italian dishes along with other cuisines. Not great for basic goods but it's a speciality grocery store so it makes sense. If I could just shop here I would. Every time I go in I find new and interesting things and they have a huge variety of hot sauces and just normal delicious sauces. Also a plus is the little grocery baskets on wheels. If I could change one thing it would be that it was better organized and that the basics were there. read more

Vincenzo's - Grocery items - A shopping cart holds groceries such as mushrooms, cheese, salad greens, and canned items, situated in a grocery store aisle. Behind the cart, there are two boxes of tomatoes on display, with a sign indicating their price. The store features metal shelving and wooden crates for produce display. - Delis Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

I absolutely love Vincenzo's! Spending a lunch hour shopping and getting a sandwich made specially for me is one of my favourite work day treats. They also sell delicious desserts. read more

Great place to shop. Hugh variety of Italian and Canadian food products. prices are competitive. Quality is excellent. the partnering with Caudles Catch, Bauer Kitchens and a Sushi company has really rounded out the offerings. The variety of cheeses and cold cuts, both local and imported is one of the best in the area. their sandwich bar is fantastic. read more

Good fresh produce. Lots of selection and often plenty of cooked take out meals. Highly recommend this store.

Best selection of quality food and cooking essentials in town. Butcher cuts are outstanding.

Great selection of products and wonderful service. The store is clean and in a good location. It's busy every time I go, but service is always quick. I Highly recommend this location. read more

I had gone to the deli counter for a sandwich, when I had got there, there wasn't a lot of customers waiting and there was a lot of workers behind the counter. My number was up next for 10 minutes with two older women just talking to each other. When she finally got to my number, she took another few minutes to find the deli meat after I had pointed it out to her. When I was selecting my toppings she got the first two correct and when I had asked for red onion she had gave me roasted red pepper and upcharged me for it. When I had pointed it out to her she got agitated and was rude when I said that I did not want the peppers. My entire order which should've only taken 5-10 minutes took 20 due to her lack of communication and focus to the job she was doing. Come after 4pm to avoid the day shift workers who don't really care about time management. read more

3.5*-ish. It's a Pusateri's...with samples. Aside from the groceries, I think you kinda hafta know WHAT to buy here in order to truly score! SKIP...hot table with hot sandwiches, cabbage rolls, schnitzels. Both Chicken Schnitzel + Cabbage Roll was bland, lacked flavour, completely unsalted. Chicken was also dry. SKIP...baklava. Yes, it's cheap at $1.75, but you will regret putting it in your mouth as it's overly sweet and shell tastes like fridge. Turn-over is not quick enough for it to remain fresh. HIT OR MISS...pastries/cakes. Peanut Butter Crunch was pretty good. It was the recommendation of the girl behind the counter. She was very friendly! MEH...coffee. At $1.25, it's cheap, but it's in carafes, so not exactly for the coffee connaisseur, but more of a quick-fix. Maybe spend the extra +$1 ($2.25) for the espresso-based drinks if you're really want a fresh cup! Sandwich Station looked very popular! I decided to skip it 'cause there was a line and too many decisions to make (type of bread, cold cuts, toppings, etc.). I have a feeling that it's not a true-bakery based grocery store, but more of a grocery store first, with added meat, sandwich, pastries/cakes, hot table counters. read more

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Great sandwiches. Service is fine, as they are always busy. Nice ambiance. Staff are friendly and helpful

I always have so much fun shopping at Vincenzo's. It's a foodie's paradise! I love going there when I want to make a charcuterie board as they have many types of meats, cheeses, crackers, olives, pickles, mustards, etc. They also have tons of amazing desserts like baklava (my fav!), cannoli's, tarts, macarons, cakes, and more. You can even order hot lunches and eat them there. They have so much more that I haven't even listed so it's best to check out Vincenzo's for yourself. You won't regret it! read more

Great neighborhood Italian grocery store! The cannolis were amazing, always made me want to stop by

A local favourite well loved by the KW community, Vincenzo's is an Italian grocery store that sells meats and fresh produce, high quality cheese, fresh baked goods, and many other kitchen items. The prices are higher than your typical, franchised supermarkets, but the quality of the food makes up for it, and there are gems hidden in at Vincenzo's that you can't find else where. I especially love coming here for their delicious cakes, and the prices are pretty good for the quality that you're getting. My favourates are their cheese cakes, tarts, truffle bombs, and the baklavas. They also offer preorders for birthday cakes as well! I highly recommend people new to the area to walk around Vincenzo's and explore the great things that this local grocery store has to offer. read more

Wow. That is all. Just wow. Found this place on a trip across the province. There isn't a single culinary delight you wouldn't be able to find here, as far as groceries go. Their baked goods are the freshest I've found in Ontario, end their hot table selection is extensive and delicious. It can get pricy, especially if its your first visit or if you're from out of town and want to stock up, so have your wallet ready but it is incredibly worth it and such a treat. read more

I have been there pre and post COVID. The staff is extremely professional and knowledgeable. The hot dishes are simple out of this world. You get a decent amount of food (pasta) that I actually have enough for a snack later. I even made a mistake picking up an order (forgot to confirm the order) but they treated me like they made the mistake. When I called them back from work after noticing my error, they mentioned that they just wanted to make me happy. Superior customer service. I felt like they wanted my business. Keep it up Vincenzo's! read more

I live right beside this place so sometimes it's an extension of my kitchen. I I'm short an ingredient or too lazy to make a meal then I zip down and there's always something for me to grab. A lot of produce items and other things (cheese) are cheaper than local grocery store prices. Just like their old location in Belmont village they've managed to cram this one full of goodies. If you don't like tight spaces and crowds then avoid peak times (weekday lunch rush from Sun Life or Saturday mornings). Also PLEASE park underground if you are going to stay and shop or grab lunch, the upper lot is chaos most of the time and parking downstairs is soooo much easier. Especially if it's snowing or raining - you just take the elevator to the entrance inside. read more

I fail to understand why people stand in line to pay an average 20% more than what they'd pay in an average grocery store. I guess it must be the environment, or perhaps the availability of "stuff" that's hard to find anywhere else, although that seems to be getting less and less so. read more

Excellent little shop w all things Italian! Been around for a long time for good reason! Go there and spend some time and get some good stuff! I like the personal pizza and the imported food. read more

Prices have increased while quantity and quality have taken a hit. Sanitation and food practices are very questionable - for example, hand washing, gloves changing and food preparing habits should align with health and safety standards (how old are the sauces in squeeze bottles at the deli? I have heard from reputable staff that the bottles are being filled but not emptied and washed regardless of product expiry). Bakery has been known to sell soggy or mouldy desserts as the case is not flipped or maintained adequately. Products on shelves expire because they are not always properly organized by expiry dates. Considering what it costs to shop here, the guests should not have to fret about scrutinizing quality, that should be up to the staff. I think the staff would be more motivated to do their tasks if they were not constantly harassed and belittled, by the owner, in front of customers - In my opinion, it is not the worker's fault entirely if these things are missed due to the amount of on the job stress and anxiety, management needs to shape up. Customers do not want to hear or see staff being harassed and degraded by owners. If the owners are not mentally stable, they should retire. read more

This store had it all. Convenient location and plenty of parking. The store has a small cafe on one end. Inside you will find ready made food to your hearts desire. Anything you want you will find here. You can get a sandwich made fresh, hot entrees like lasagna or soups. Made to order Asian food. Fresh bread at the bakery. Lots of pastries. Aisles of gourmet oils, pastas, cookies, teas and coffees. A small section of fresh produce and seasonal goodies. I mean anything you could possibly need you should be able to find here. The staff seemed to be friendly but didn't go out of their way to help you. When we asked where something was the person seemed frazzled and pointed haphazardly into the direction we should head to maybe find what we came in for. I saw lots of people coming in for lunches to go. The groceries were priced a little higher than a normal grocery store. read more

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Vincenzo's is a specialty grocery store that has a wide variety of European foods. There are lots of meat, produce, cheese, desserts and baked items for sale. I always come here when I have a busy week because they serve a lot of premade meals such as sandwiches and pasta. They also have a make your own sandwich bar is really good. If you're looking for a unique grocery store that sells a lot of specialty items then you should check out Vincenzo's. read more

I LOVE VINCENZO'S! Hidden in the alley of a construction heavy zone in Waterloo, Vincenzo's is literally the epitome of everything I love in a food place and more. Fresh produce? Hand made pasta? NUTELLA IMPORTED FROM ITALY?!?! Yes, yes, and AW YES! They even have free samples for Chocolate covered pretzels and sushi! (move over Whole Foods). The sandwiches at Vincenzo's are super tasty and cheap! The lines can get pretty long during peak hours, but I can definitely see why. They have a huge variety of meats and toppings all for uner $6-8 (depending on what you put in your meal). I love how customizable everything is! Vincenzo's also has pop up stores that come in. More specifically I tried the Korean Bibimbap that the pop up store was serving. I loved how clean, friendly, and organized the staff were. Just watching them crack the egg and place it upon the bed of wonderful PURPLE rice really defines the authenticity of the food... a rare find in Waterloo especially. The bibimbap comes in on Wednesdays, and you can get spicy pork, beef, chicken, or vegetarian (tofu and avocado) for $9.99 plus tax. The pop up store is also there on Mondays and Fridays with a different type of dish. Overall, I am super excited to come back some time and try something new. read more

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I love Vincenzo's, it's one of the best gems in KW! You can get imported products from Europe and other regions, they always have a rotating hot station, cheeses, olives, pasta, sandwiches, bakery and little seating area. This little shop has everything you want and more! The sandwiches and bakery section are my favourite parts of the store! The sandwiches are around $6-7 with your choice of meat, cheese, 2 toppings and sauces. I definitely recommend getting their artichoke caponata, which they also sell in their dips & spreads section. It is delish and I'm obsessed, can eat a whole tub of it! read more

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Is this a grocery store, sandwich deli, gelato shop, bakery or cafe? Yeah, Its all of them! This is not the type of grocery store you go to just to do a quick run down of your weekly shopping list. You come here to have fun, check out the products in the different sections, and aisles. This is the best buy of food stores. Its the kind of store that you throw on a crisp pair of jeans and fresh polo for. You feel all fancy because you are about to confront words like Ciabatta, Capers, Prosciutto; Of course I have very little idea what these things are. Okay, It was my first time here and I was just excited about all the different sauces, cheese, fish, desert etc... As soon as you walk Into the store it smells like smoked meat; Damn delicious smoked meat! Its a little confusing at first, because in front you are tall shelves full of bread dips and more soy sauces then I cared to count. Behind is a rack of biscottis and wafers. If you manage to get through these two aisles without having your hands full then you can head on to the sandwich counter to get yourself a delicious meal. On your way to the sandwich counter you'll be welcomed by the smell of cheese, pasta with an overlay of bread! It is important to add Om nom nom at this point in the review. So once you get to the sandwich counter, you pick your cold cut, your bread, toppings and sauces. There is a decent amount of choice for each item and the sandwich is crunchy and delicious. They also have a hot serve section which was closed since it was past 7. Grab your sandwich and head over to the cafe/gelato side and there are a few tables that you can enjoy your meal at. Overall the store seemed reasonably priced and definitely an interesting place to shop. read more

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They have macarons for 89 cents each! The size is quite small (about 4cm in diameter - yes I'm a math student), but they are imported from France and tasted just heavenly. I personally do not like macarons that are too sweet so theirs is just right for me. I also love the fact that they don't store them in a cooler (although that seems to be the "right" way to do it). Other things they sell include a really wide selection of fine foods, European cookies and sweets, all kinds of cheeses, sandwiches, Asian grocery...I could easily walk out of that store with a $200 bill! I'm sure everyone can find something they like in there. Now, this is a bit of a rant...but their cashiers are so not friendly. Very impatient people. I remember when they were at the old location on Union street it wasn't like this. What happened? read more

Vincenzo's - Macarons & canolli - Delis Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Love Love Love Vincenzo's. The first time I went in there I felt like a little kid in a big candy store, when I saw all the goods they had in their bakery section, I was already in love. Then I got one of their wraps and it was so delicious and great for the price. And then there comes the café where they sell gelatos... amazing flavors and the taste was phenomenal, I wish I lived closer to Vincenzo's so I can do my grocery shopping there too and of course eat more of their gelatos. It seems that they have everything there that you would ever need (food wise). Definitely recommend and have recommended to my friends. read more

This little Italian grocery store and eatery is probably my favorite place in Waterloo. Always bustling, anything you want to pick up for home or eat for lunch, they've got you. The obvious reason to go there is for their famous sandwich line in the back. Pick a number and be ready to know what you want! Everyone has their own favorite sandwich. Mine happens to be hot cappicola on marble rye with "the bomb" sauce and artichoke caponata, plus some other fresh toppings. Haven't been since the pandemic started, which is so sad. But plan to brave the line this weekend to get the sandwich I've been dreaming about! read more

Great selection of foreign foods and multiculturalism. Very friendly and outgoing staff as well! Victoria recommended me some Bulgarian feta cheese and it was so good. Excellent job Vincenzo'a! read more

Such a fun shopping experience! Went with my daughter who turned 16 that day and she said getting to go through and pick out so many interesting new foods to try was the best present she got ;-) read more

Now that I'm closer to Uptown Waterloo, this local grocer has been my go to for fresh foods with a large international selection! The place is filled up with aisles of foods from all different cuisines. My favourite is definitely the fact that I can get fresh deli and cheeses now. The sandwich and pizza shop at the back corner is also very delicious. I would love to try a gelato here in the summertime when that time comes around! read more