Hi there! On this page you'll find a list of all the local restaurants that are unique to our local area separated by location (Elmira, St. Jacobs, Conestoga, and Elora). This is by no means a comprehensive list, so if you find a restaurant you really like and want others to know about it, please let us know!
Sip & Bite
Address: 39 Arthur Street S, Elmira, ON N3B 2M4
A Quintessential Elmira spot for home-cooked food breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
For more info, check out their website.
Hours:
Mon-Tues: closed
Wed-Fri: 9am-7pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-2pm
(Photo from Tripadvisor)
Kitchen Kuttings
Address: 40 Arthur St S, Elmira, ON N3B 2M7
Your one-stop for authentic mennonite food. Serving as both a cafe on one half and grocery store on the other, here you can get everything from homemade sausage, dairy products, baked good, preserves, and so much more.
For more information, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: closed
(Photo from their website)
Donut and Deli
Address: 22 Church St W, Elmira, ON N3B 1M3
A small hidden gem serving up authentic mennonite food.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30am-5:30pm
Sat: 6:30am-4:30pm
Sun: closed
(Photo from Restaurant Guru)
Rural Roots
Address: 21B Industrial Drive, Elmira, Ontario
A great place to enjoy food and local craft beer.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Tues: closed
Wed: 3pm-7pm
Thus: 3pm-10pm
Fri: 12pm-10:30pm
Sat: 12pm-11pm
Sun: 1pm-6pm
(Photo from their website)
Local renaissance
Address: 63 Arthur St S Unit #1, Elmira, ON N3B 2M6
Local cafe located in downtown Elmira.
For more info, check out their Facebook page
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm
(Photo from Tripadvisor)
Arthur St. Kitchen and Grill
Address: 32 Arthur St S, Elmira, ON N3B 2M7
A great place to enjoy all sorts of foods such as wings, gourmet burgers, fresh salads, steak, and salmon as well as an extensive drinks menu.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Sun-Thu: 11am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10:30pm
(Photo from Yelp)
Smokin’ Q
Address: 76 Howard Ave. Unit 2, Elmira, ON N3B 2E1
Great BBQ spot serving everything from brisket poutine to back bacon on a bun.
For more information, check out their website
Hours:
Tues-Wed: 8am-7pm
Thu-Fri: 6am-7pm
Sat: 8am-7pm
Sun-Mon: closed
(Photo from their website)
Wok ‘N Roll
Address: 25 Industrial Dr., Elmira, ON N3B 2S2
Good spot for take-out Chinese food.
To order online, check out their website
Hours:
Mon: closed
Tues-Thu: 10:30am-7:30pm
Fri: 10:30am-8:30am
Sat: 12:00pm-8:30pm
Sun: 12:00pm-7:30pm
(Photo from their website)
Sweep Scoops
Address: 4 Arthur St. S., Elmira, ON N3B 2M5
Local favourite ice cream shop. First opens in May and doesn’t close till the ice cream runs out.
For more information, check out their Facebook page
Hours:
Closed for the season
(photo from Instagram)
Murphy’s Law Distillery
Address: 90 Earl Martin Dr Unit 2, Elmira, ON N3B 2P5
Distillery specializing in moonshine who sell products all throughout Canada.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: closed
(Photo from their website)
The Village Biergarten
Address: 1381 King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
Great outdoor patio located in the St. Jacobs Village. Serving wine, cocktails, and local beers, they also offer rotational cuisine and inside dining during the colder seasons.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Tues: closed
Wed-Sat: 12pm-9pm
Sun: 12pm-7pm
(Photo from their website)
Harvest Moon Restaurant
Address: 5 Parkside Dr, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
A small family restaurant offering friendly service and reasonably-priced large portions of home-cooked food.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Daily: 8am-8pm
(Photo from Tripadvisor)
Jacob’s Grill
Address: 1398 King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
Relax in the outdoor patio or beautiful dining room and enjoy both their delicious food and locally-sourced brews.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Temporarily closed for renovations and opening in February
(Photo from their website)
The Stone Crock Pub
Address: 1394 King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
A quaint spot to spend the evening sipping on locally-sourced beers as well as a generous menu of fine wines and cocktails. They also offer Canadian pub classics such as wings, nachos, and poutine.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Tues: 12pm-7pm
Wed-Sun: 12pm-8pm
(Photo from Explore Waterloo Region)
The Stone Crock Bakery
Address: 1402 King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
Enjoy authentic Mennonite baking with their selection of pies (their famous Dutch Apple Pie), tarts, and many other mouth-watering pastries.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Wed: 7:30am-7pm
Thu-Sat: 7:30am-8pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
(Photo from their website )
The Tasting House
Address: 1374 King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
A great place for a light lunch or dinner also serving locally-sourced beer and wines.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Tues: closed
Wed-Sun: 11am-6pm
(Photo from their website)
EcoCafe
Address: 1441 King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
A quaint spot offering a variety of drinks from espressos, house-blend coffees, teas, smoothies, and cold brew.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 7am-6pm
(Photo from The Village of St. Jacobs)
Crowfoot
Address: 1872 Sawmill Rd, Conestogo, ON N0B 1N0
From their website:
“Whether you're after a perfectly smoked brisket from the barbecue pit, a seasonal salad made with local ingredients, veggie burger or a freshly poured local craft beer from one of our 24 draft taps, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Crowsfoot.”
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon: closed
Tues-Fri: 11:30am-9pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-9pm
(Photo from their website)
Rumbletum Cafe and Gifts
Address: 1895 Sawmill Rd, Conestogo, ON N0B 1N0
A great spot for a quick and light lunch.
For more info, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 8am-3pm
Sun: closed
(Photo from their website)
The Cellar Pub and Grill
Address: 13 E. Mill St., Elmira, ON N0B 1S0
Drinks and good food dished up in a beautiful location with riverside patio tables.
For more information, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Tues: closed
Wed-Sat: 11:30am-9:00pm
Sun: 11:30am-8:00pm
(Photo from Tripadvisor)
Elora Brewing Company
Address: 107 Geddes St., Elora, ON N0B 1S0
From their website:
“Set in the beautiful village of Elora, we make beer that’s well worth drinking. We transformed a historic limestone building into a food, beer, and music destination. An experience of innovation, tradition and celebrated history.”
For more information, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sun: 11am-12am
(Photo from the Wellington Advertiser)
Lost + Found Cafe
Address: 45 Mill St. W. #3, Elora, ON N0B 1S0
Local Elora cafe serving breakfast and lunch and a diverse selection of homemade syrups. A great environment to meet friends, chill with family, or get work done.
For more information, check out their website
Hours:
Mon: 7:30am-4:00pm
Tues: closed
Wed-Fri: 7:30am-4:00pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00am-4:00pm
(Photo from Tripadvisor)
The Wild Tart
Address: 61 Metcalfe St., Elora, ON N0B 1S0
European style patisserie serving great cafe style dining, afternoon teas, and cocktails.
For more information, check out their website
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm
(Photo from The Cup of Life)