St. Jacob’s Farmers’ Market is by far one of the best markets in Ontario and a must-visit for anyone in the Waterloo region. The design of the market is clean, spacious, and very well organized, making it easy to walk through and explore. It’s a large market with an incredible variety of foods, drinks, handcrafted items, antiques, and specialty goods. There’s truly something for everyone here, and it’s the kind of place you can spend hours browsing. What really stands out is the atmosphere – it’s fun, lively, and family-friendly. Families with kids will find plenty of things to enjoy, from watching food being made fresh to sampling delicious treats along the way. The energy of the vendors and the friendliness of the staff make the experience even more enjoyable. Food lovers will not be disappointed. I highly recommend trying the pasta served in a parmesan cheese wheel – rich, creamy, and unforgettable. The fried apples are another must-try, perfectly crispy and sweet. Pair these with a cup of freshly brewed coffee from one of the many stands, and you’ll feel like you’re in food heaven. Beyond the prepared foods, you can also pick up fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and unique handmade products to take home. Overall, St. Jacob’s Farmers’ Market is a wonderful blend of tradition, quality, and community. Highly recommended!

I’ve been to this farm market multiple times, and it’s easily one of my favorite spots. It’s a really nice and popular place where you can find tons of great organic and local products. Honestly, I’m even considering driving here once a month from Toronto just to stock up on veggies. Prices are pretty reasonable, but it’s worth shopping around a bit since some vendors have better deals than others. Most things are sold in larger quantities, which might be tricky if you don’t have much storage space, but the quality is excellent, everything’s super fresh, and it’s hard not to buy everything in sight! Parking can be a bit of a hassle, though. I recommend parking across the street in the antique store’s lot and walking over, it saves a lot of time and stress. Definitely try to avoid weekends and holidays if you can, because it gets very crowded. Here’s a tip: in the last hour or two before closing, many vendors start offering discounts, so you can snag some really good deals. The lineup for the famous apple pie shop is always crazy long, expect to wait 45 minutes to an hour. If you can, go on a weekday or send someone from your group to hold your spot. Food-wise, the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich from the Amish ladies’ stand is a must-try. The loaded fries are another favourite, not exactly healthy, but super tasty and big enough to share with 3–4 people. And if you’re driving from Toronto, it’s also worth checking out the antique store across the street. You’ll find lots of cool vintage and one-of-a-kind items there.

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a must-visit destination in the Waterloo region. It is conveniently located and easy to reach by car, with direct access from major city roads. However, despite having a large parking area, finding a spot can still be challenging during peak hours—especially on weekends and market days—so plan to arrive early. The market has a lively, friendly, and authentic community atmosphere. One of the most unique aspects of St. Jacobs Market is the visible presence of the local Mennonite community. Many Mennonite farmers and artisans sell their products here, bringing a charming traditional touch to the market experience. You will often see horse-and-buggy transportation nearby, and many of the vendors offer high-quality, fresh, and handmade goods that reflect the Mennonite values of simplicity, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Product selection is excellent: farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, maple syrup, eggs, handmade crafts, preserves, flowers, clothing, and a variety of specialty foods. Many products are locally sourced, and the quality is consistently impressive. Prices range from reasonable to slightly premium depending on the vendor, but the freshness, artisanal value, and local support make it worthwhile. Overall, St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market delivers a memorable and culturally rich experience. The mix of vibrant crowds, local farmers, and Mennonite heritage creates a uniquely warm and authentic environment. Come early, enjoy the local flavors, and take time to appreciate the traditional community presence. Definitely worth the visit!

Allow yourself lots of time because there's a lot to see and a lot to eat! It was my first time there and it was quite busy, I'm not sure if it's like this all the time but the weather was great and it's a long weekend. Tons of vendors, indoors and outdoors. From fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, baked goods to artistic vendors and your typical trinkets. I wasn't able to try the famous fritters from the market due to waiting too long but we would definitely return. I imagine Fall is beautiful here!

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market in Kitchener is one of those rare places that perfectly combines tradition, community, and great food. Every visit feels like a little adventure. The market is full of energy — from the friendly local vendors to the smell of fresh baked goods and grilled foods filling the air. It’s not just a shopping trip; it’s a full cultural experience that brings people together. What I love most about this market is the amazing variety. You can find everything from farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats to local honey, handmade crafts, jewelry, and home décor. The baked goods are fantastic — especially the pies, pretzels, and pastries. There are also many international food stalls offering everything from Lebanese shawarma to German sausages. The outdoor area during summer is especially lively, with musicians and extra stands that make it even more enjoyable. The vendors are genuinely friendly and proud of what they sell, which makes the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Prices are fair considering the quality and freshness of the products. Parking is free and well-organized, although it can get busy on weekends, so going early is a good idea. Nearby, you can explore the charming St. Jacobs Village with its small shops and cafés, making the whole trip even better. Whether you go for groceries, breakfast, or just to enjoy a walk, St. Jacobs Market is absolutely worth visiting — a true highlight of the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

You must come here! 😎 ❤️ 👍 The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market near Kitchener in Ontario is a lively destination filled with 300+ vendors – fresh produce, international cuisine, artisans & more! Please follow @bouncingplaces on YOUTUBE It helps support the channel so I can continue sharing amazing places like this to eat and fun adventures as I travel the world full time 🌎 🙏 See you in the next one! Keep on Bouncing Baby 😎❤️👍💯 Originally founded in 1975 the market has been around for over 50 years. You’ll find everything from fresh local produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods and maple syrup to handcrafted decor, clothing, home-wares and antiques. It’s open year-round on Thursdays (8 am-3 pm) and Saturdays (7 am-3:30 pm); additionally, there are Tuesday markets in summer.

If you plan to visit, I’d recommend starting your trip by taking the Waterloo train ride and visiting the charming village of St. Jacobs first. On your way back, stop by the Farmers’ Market , the main red building has plenty of food stalls and local vendors. Many booths are new, so it’s not exactly the old-fashioned local vibe I expected, but still worth a visit. Inside, some Mennonite families run lovely stands , there’s even a big map at the entrance where tourists can pin their home countries, which I found adorable. Definitely try the locally made maple products , pure maple syrup, candies, or butter are great picks! Upstairs, there’s an antique shop that can easily make you lose track of time if you love vintage treasures. Outside, you’ll find more stalls selling produce ,not all of them are local, but if you go later in the day, many vendors offer discounts on fresh fruits and veggies. Don’t forget to grab some farm eggs before you leave! 🥚🍁

We had a great time watching liars at a funeral play!!! The building itself is so cute and clean on the outside and rustic and abin like on the inside. Theres a bar with snacks and beverages a bit pricey but expected. The theatre area was smaller than i expected very cozy and stage was probably easy to see everywhere. Will hopefully go back aomeday!!

Super Community Theatre, well-kept, clean washrooms, and has a bar. Staff is very helpful. Saw 'Liars at a Funeral' here 2025.

The Sounds of Soul Created by Lee Siegel is an amazing stage show packed with hits of a truly amazing time in music history. An immersive show you will enjoy. I highly recommend!

Nice, cozy little theatre. We've seen several Drayton productions there and they're always amazingly well done. My only caveat is not to buy front row tickets unless you're really tall as the stage is quite high up.

I’ve seen many, many performances here over the years and it is still my favourite venue to watch a show in. The theatre is the perfect size to feel like you’re a part of something really special and connected to the actors on stage. The stories chosen to be told are always something that gets conversations going and promotes sharing.

This is a very good theater. Well laid out, plenty of parking available. Drinks purchased on-site are allowed in the seating area. We normally select Loges seating. There are a variety of Drayton Entertainment productions. All are excellent. Looking forward to the 2026 Season.

Have seen multiple shows here with and without our kids. Always amazing. Great local venue to get kids interested in live arts or for date night with your hubby.

This conservation area is located pretty much in the middle of the city. It provides a great location to be close to the reservoir and enjoy some nature. There are various shelters available for booking as well as picnic tables at the beach. We've not camped here, but camping is also available. The facilities for day use are great. The beach offers plenty of shade and grassy areas to enjoy and be close to the water.

Laurel Creek Conservation Area, the place is located very close to the town, it can be called a beginner friendly campground, places like tims, walmart, and many eatery are 10 mins drive. The washrooms are very neat and clean, they also have very clean showers. The are has a nice lake, various common grounds, benches everywhere. A must visit area for day use / camping there are various lots for RVs as well.

The park is awesome, nicely tucked away and close to town if you need anything which is handy. We are staying in the 400's which is great, the only complaint I have is the site right across from us is sadly being used as a parking lot for the next site beside, which has welllll more then the 6 people the website states can be there. It was super busy sounding and very loud from that site. Well Rangers to the rescue! They took care/removed the noisy family and another group and the sounds of nature came back. The water area is great for picnicking and water floats. Lots of trails to walk through also. Turned into a great stay.

Laurel Creek is perfect for family gatherings, time with friends, or peaceful solitude. The area is impressively large, offering plenty of space for everyone. It's great for activities or just relaxing. Whether with loved ones or alone, you'll enjoy your time here. Highly recommended for its vast and versatile space.

We enjoyed our stay Victoria weekend. Beautiful clean campsites. There are seasonal lots as well. We had an RV and found the lots to be very sloped. Hydro & water plugs are on opposite side of lots in front, rather than the back. I think those bulky cords across lots was a trip hazard and not very appealing. The lots were good size, and firpits were even in odd areas of lot. Be careful...while trying to find even ground for your trailer you, you also have to keep trailer away from pits. Firewood sold at front gate 10.00 a bag. Trails, and camp ground not far from downtown Waterloo. Bring your bikes, furbabies and ball gloves, kayaks.

About $8 per adult. Went on Canada day (July 1) — around 5pm. Lots of empty parking spots. Not packed at all — except the beach. The beach was a little crowded. The trails were really nice. The park was well maintained and the signage was helpful. Make sure to use bug spray! Staff at the entrance was nice (and proactively offered a map). :) I recommend this park.

It was nice and well kept. Wish the sites had more privacy but they are spaced nicely about in certain areas. We went on 1 hiking trail and it was nice, cleared away and clean and a lovely walk. The water was nice to look out onto, next time I'll check out the water more. November-Sadly the camping sites and certain areas aren't accessible but many of the trails are. Sites just opened and it looks amazing there right now. Bought a kayak so I'm excited to check out the waters.

We got large kibbeling with chips. And 1 kibbeling. Took a long time even there was only 2 persons in front of us. We had to pay $29.89(30) .Fish was very chewy. We were shocked to find out that we got 5 pieces of fish each. Never will go there again. Didn't even taste well.

I dont know what happened but this place has gone down hill. Looks like they have new owners again. The last 2 times i've gone here, I asked for fish on a bun.. and I ended up getting fish and chips. The first time it happened, I had it to-go so I didn't find out until I got home. 2nd time, (today) it happened again but the worker wouldn't change it. The batter is also quite chewy now. Oh and they only take cash.. they used to take card if I remember correctly. Waste of money!

We have to stop here for fish on a bun everytime we go to the market amazing fish

Not a good experience. Fish was not fresh, meat was grey and had an unpleasant smell. Breading was soggy and oil was old. Fries were from frozen package and tasted like old fish oil. Ordered 1 Lekker Bekjie, 1 Kibbeling and Chips, 1 Fish on a Bun and a pop, the total comes to $32. On the picture menu, every item appears to come with a sauce but when I got mine, I only got one dipping sauce with the Kibbeling, so I asked for one more for the soggy, flavourless, old Lekker Bekjie, to my surprise, it was such a hassle; I learned that they changed me for the sauce that they gave me for the Kibbeling and also the sauce that they put on the fish on a bun. I myself also worked in the food industry for many years and this is something new to me. I used to love this place from the previous owner but after today experience, I will never go here again.

Jacks is a staple in Waterloo. Classic homestyle cooking with generous portions. We got; Steak sandwich, medium rare with fried onions; The steak was cooked to perfection, making the sandwich delicious. I got Ceasars salad as the side, fresh ingredients with a classic homemade Ceasar sauce. Chicken taco salad; this came with a generous portion of fresh ingredients. The chicken was served on the side and remained crispy and juicy. The fish; This was my least favourite. Unfortunately, it was mushy rather than crispy and flaky. Maybe just a bad night for the deep fryer! But their tarter sauce was good. Came with a side of home cut fries. All in all, I would definitely recommend Jacks for a dinner out. We were not only satisfied but had leftovers as well!

Food and services were excellent. The berry parfait was so delicious. Must try. The steak and eggs were ok. I like my steaks thicker but most restaurants tend to serve the thinner bigger pieces.

Jack’s Family Restaurant in Waterloo is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a satisfying meal with a wide variety of options. I was very impressed with the menu, there’s truly something for everyone, from hearty breakfasts and sandwiches to comforting mains and delicious desserts. The food quality is consistently high, portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and well prepared. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual meal with friends or bringing the whole family, it delivers every time. The customer service also deserves a mention. Staff are welcoming, attentive, and quick to make sure you have what you need without being intrusive. It gives the restaurant a warm, friendly feel that makes the dining experience that much more enjoyable. The interior is clean, spacious, and nicely designed, providing a comfortable atmosphere that works well for families, couples, or larger groups. It’s not overly fancy but definitely well kept and inviting. Perhaps the biggest advantage of Jack’s is its location, it’s just steps away from the famous St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. This makes it the perfect spot to enjoy a great breakfast or lunch before or after exploring the market. The convenience of having such a quality restaurant right next to the market really sets it apart. Overall, Jack’s Family Restaurant combines variety, quality, and excellent service in a convenient and welcoming environment. It’s a place I would happily return to and recommend to anyone visiting the Waterloo or St. Jacobs area.

It’s the perfect spot to go when you’re feeling ravenous. My Jacks Pancakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy all around, although I would’ve liked if it was more chippy . The skillet was really flavourful as well . it was a very delightful meal. Most impressive was Kelly. she provides top notch service , had a lot of personality and heart , and anticipated our needs on an extremely busy Sunday

We had a very lovely late lunch today! Greeted promptly and happily. Got seated and within 5 seconds we were acknowledged and within 30 seconds we were getting our drink orders taken. The server (I wanna say Lesly? Blonde and tattooed?) told us about specials, and about the menu (her faves) and asked us if we had any questions. We came all the way from Guelph for the Cobb salad but as soon as my Mom saw the Julienne salad - she changed her mind. I told her to choose between fish and chips, or chicken fingers and don’t tell me. The vibe was great! The food arrived fast and it was GREAT! Julienne salad with ranch, and chicken tenders and mashed. So much food we couldn’t eat it all. 2 meals + 2 pops was $58 and we found that to be reasonable and on par with everywhere else! The place was busy, and everyone looked happy. The washrooms and rest of the spaces were very clean as well! Overall a great experience and we certainly will be back!

Went here for lunch with my mom and son. There was no wait time to be seated. The waitress was great. We all enjoyed our food and it came out quickly. Portion sizes are big. We all left full and happy. Would recommend for families. They have lots to choose from for kids and Adults. Something for everyone. They also have gluten free options.

The food was delicious, and the portions were large. The hot turkey sandwich was literally melt in your mouth. The chicken souvlaki platter was enough for 2 meals. Save room for dessert as the carrot cake cheesecake is to die for!

Service was awesome and quick. Very generous portions. Have to waddle out of the restaurant. Newly renovated and clean. The bust boy was very thorough with his cleaning the tables and seats! Had a classic peameal benny and strawberry waffle with sausage on side. With real syrup not the fake stuff. Highly recommend and will be back!!

Delicious and well prepared food! Good portions. Reasonable pricing for what you get. Also kept spotlessly clean. The tables, seats, and walls were constantly getting wiped down while we were there. Highly recommended! Pictured: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Great atmosphere as it has finished renovation by last Fall. It is very kind to be fully accessible restaurant . Service is fantastic (kind , friendly and quick response) food is on the average. We had dinner this time, but we will try breakfast for next visit.

Food, portion, service and vibe are way more than 5 stars. First time customers but we both agree that Harvest Moon will be our top choice for breakfast and bunch from now on. And Mary, our server is nice and funny 😁

I have been here about two times in the past year and a half. I find the quality of the food has gone down. I’m not sure if they have changed the kitchen stuff, but the flavors are missing and it is just not the same. The customer service is amazing though. They also renovated and the place looks a lot more modern and clean.

Really great restaurant in a convient area!! Staff were friendly and efficient. The food was delicious my burger was a bit tough around the edges but the fried chicken burger was amazing!! Cozy and clean atmoaphere and decent prices!

The food is really good, the portions sizes are large, and the menu has a lot of options including some that are quite unique. Including the steak and mushroom eggs benedict - 8 oz steak eggs benny. Unique. Service is also very friendly and welcoming. Would be nice to have some bike racks at the place as we had to go chain our bikes at the nearby park, but that would just be a bonus. Lots of parking otherwise.

Gorgeous cafe located at end of the st.jacobs downtown street along with the Conestoga river. We had mochaccino which was arguably the best I ever had, American was nice too and the server suggested us their breakfast sandwich with peameal and their in house garlic sauce which hit the right spot. The food and drinks were above par but the patio along side the river was cherry on top! It made our day as it was calming and serene to have a coffee along water side.

Such a charming cafe! The pretzel BLT was SO good, the bun was so soft and the bacon was thick and savoury. Also had a lavender white chocolate scone that was fluffy, soft and delicious. The staff were polite, personable and amiable. Highly recommend! :)

The lady met down the street recommended I come here. It was the best cappuccino coffee in town! They sell baked goods and delicious breakfast sandwhich's. The staff were all full of smiles 😃 😊 Seating inside and outside. I will be back again! Please follow @bouncingplaces on YOUTUBE It helps support the channel so I can continue sharing amazing places like this to eat and fun adventures as I travel the world full time 🌎 🙏 See you in the next one! Keep on Bouncing Baby 😎❤️👍💯

I've walked by the EcoCafe a few times, and each time I've hesitated to check the place out. Probably influenced by the familiarity of the Stone Crock Bakery down the street, I usually headed to a location more familiar. Today I decided to check the place out and I'm really glad I did. Walking into the place I was welcomed by a friendly barista, an inviting and warm atmosphere, and myriad options for my breakfast meal. I eventually opted for two of the September specials; the harvest bagel (cucumbers, pickled onions, and cream cheese on my choice of bagel) and a toffee nut lattee (a latte sweetened with caramel and hazelnut, with a light whip on top). My bagel was delicious despite not having my usual everything bagel flavour, and I'm glad I opted for the cheddar and cranberry option. The latte, also, was delicious and being able to have dairy from local farmers was an additional treat! I would have taken a picture of my order, but it would seem I'm not very good at this whole "take the photo before I scarf the meal down" sequence of events 😅 All of this to add to some lovely service from the two workers this morning and I have to safely and surely say I will be coming back. Thank you for the lovely start to my morning!

A quick bite before shopping this morning. A delicious flat white, excellent butter tarts and rhubarb scone.

Totally worth the drive from Kitchener just for their flat white made with local milk. Smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced, it’s become a little ritual. Cozy vibes and great coffee every time.

I have been to the EcoCafe many times over the years. It’s such a rustic little cafe with chairs upholstered from vintage coffee sacks and other memorabilia. So a nice atmosphere, but the coffee is also top notch. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It’s around $10 for an americano and a latte. The latte was not only robust and creamy, it was also presented beautifully. I highly recommend stopping anytime you’re in the village of St. Jacobs.

This shop has a really nice atmosphere and is full of beautiful locally hand crafted pottery. My girlfriend bought an oil lamp and couldn't be happier with it. I spoke with the owner for a little while and it's clear that he has a true passion for what he does. His lifetime of experience definitely shows in his work.

Really pretty shop, love how they have utilized the building and space. Neat to be able to see different stages of pottery as they store work in progresses there too. Really lovely hand crafted original one of a kind items that are perfect for gifts or treating yourself. The craftsmanship that have gone into these pieces are unmatched. Can't wait to come back!

Every visit to St Jacobs has not been complete without a purchase from this store. So it's sad to hear that it will close at the end of this summer. I truly wish the potter all the best in his retirement and thanks for so many fantastic pottery pieces that now adorn out apartment.

Amazing little pottery shop. Great place to find beautiful, eclectic pieces. My partner and I bought a wine chiller. Highly recommend this hidden gem and we will be back.

I have fallen in love with this little gem of a place! Beautiful work. Kind staff-artists, and if you're lucky you can see them working on their craft! I was gifted (from my sister) mini expresso and cappuccino cups. Unique rustic designs. One a kind items, from shaving cream holders to sauce holders and many things in between. It's worth a look-see when you visit St. Jacob's main street. 😁

Beautiful pottery that's made right at the spot and you can see it being made!!! It's a cool experience just shopping there. These paintings were beside the shop which uses to be a cafe.

I’d buy everything in here if I could. Lots of beautiful pieces to choose from and the shop itself is very unique and cozy. I have a few items from here and make a point to pop in when I’m in town once a year.

The best pizza here in KW though it's not in the city, but just 20 min away. It will be great if they can add it on the online delivery platform.

Absolutely fabulous wood-fired pizza! I ask for veg modifications to “Return of the Mac”, subbing out the beef for mushrooms and using non-dairy cheese. It was perfect. Also loved the Limoncello Spritz!

Best wood fired pizza I’ve ever had! We decided we wanted takeout for dinner, came across this pizza joint on google and gave it a whirl. We are glad we found this little gem! Hubby had the meatball sub and it was so tasty! Only thing we would mention/change was it was verrrry garlicky. I should mention I LOVE garlic but even for me it was a little much. I had the Mush love pizza and it was dynamite! The crust was perfect, pillowy soft but thin crust. Not over done like a lot of wood fired pizzas I’ve had before. The flavour was incredible. Can’t wait to come back and try all the other pizzas!

Has been on my list of must-try places for a long time now. Finally got a chance to stop in yesterday for a late afternoon lunch, and so happy I did! Amazing 👏 The service was amazing. The food... I can't even tell you how delicious it was. Go try this for yourself, you can taste the good quality ingredients and the passion that is put into it. Definitely a great little spot to sit and enjoy some good eats while shopping in the village.

A quaint pizza shoppe thats serves delicious wood fired pizza! A must try. I had the Big-Mac inspired pizza and I can't wait to come back and have it again! 😋🍕

One of the top 5 pizzas I’ve ever had! We tried the Chicken Alfredo and The Return of the Mac, both were absolutely delicious. I’d have attached a photo, but they were so good we forgot to take one! lol..If we ever pass through St. Jacobs again, we’ll definitely stop by!

We have had this place on our wish list for quite some time! The pazzo sticks with the garlic dip is a MUST! The staff were great and the food was delicious! We can’t wait to go back and try different ‘zas! Outdoor patio is a vibe.

This place has its own charm. Very quaint and nice architecture around with so many different shops. The range of shops here is amazing, we saw so many spiritual, artistic decor shops, so many cute cafe and restaurants. Very clean streets and it’s nice and quiet and if you walk all the way down to the road you will see a bridge and Conestogo river flows beneath, it was very peaceful.

Soooo busy! Merchants are friendly, ready to answer all questions, full of smiles. In spite of the crowds, there was a relaxed, helpful attitude from everyone I encountered.

Lovely Community to visit and shop as well as eat. The park there with trails is amazing

With friends visiting from Vancouver, we visited the St Jacobs Farmers Market and then on to The Village of St Jacobs. It's a very charming town with picture-perfect scenery, some great little shops, and the occasional Menonnite buggy going down the street. Our exploration of the area was cut a little short due to rainy weather but there's no denying the charm. It's worth stopping by.

Scenic street/outdoor mall, with various cozy shops catering to tourists: clothing, bakery, food, memorabilia, few restaurants. There is a nice bridge at one end and a small parkette after. Parking is mostly free, if not time limited.

Beautiful little town with friendly shops!

It is a small town, you may visit some handicraft shops in town and try the craft beer in Culinary visitor center.

Enjoyed this place twice during our stay this week. Was fabulous weather to sit outside. The men also enjoyed playing games while enjoying a beer or two.

Great experience- service was great, beer selection was nice and tasted good. Wish they had their own kitchen. They do have a partnership with a pizza place across the street. You order at your table using the QR code and the pizza place walks over to deliver to your table. We would go back.

This spot is a real gem and the experience the two of us enjoyed was very memorable. The environment is simple yet, stunning and you are immediately greeted by a new friend. Tucker loves to be petted 😜 and with a dog friendly policy the brewery automatically shares a positive energy vibe with you. The space is open, the staff super friendly and the beer really good! We stopped in while there was local talent performing and would recommend this truly authentic destination to everyone. We both are still smiling from meeting Tucker and our time at Block Three!

Fabulous beer, three lagers to choose from. Love the choice of German beers so close to Oktoberfest. Will certainly be back.

I’m in St Jacobs for a weekend away from the city and found Block Three. This place is so lovely. The customer service was on point! I was one of, if not the only one not from the area. The locals had their own mugs behind the bar. It gave off a true sense of community, and I felt welcomed. I even received a brief tour of the beer making area. You can order pizza from the place across the street when placing your beer order. I think I might go back tonight :)

This is one of our favourite breweries in KW. The beer varieties are always great, they work with the local pizza guys to have delicious pizza brought to the bar and they recently brought in some Ontario Coolers and Wine for our gluten free friends. Dog friendly and a nice patio, I'm always happy to spend time there.

Is it possible to open the str rating up a bit because I would definitely give this Brew Company 5+ STARS!!! Everything was on point. Super simple to find, right off the main drag & tons of parking all around. We enjoy a family friendly establishment & this place pulled out all the stops to entertain our little lady. The brews are so diverse & delicious. None of us we disappointed & between the 4 of us, we tried all on tap. We even brought some home to enjoy that were not on tap & share with friends to spread the good word. We will be back!

It was great to go and see the model trains in action. The detailing on everything was great to see. Every building has something going on inside them. Lots of little funny things to discover in the set up as well. They have a 40 minute cycle of day and night. 32 minutes of daytime and 8 minutes of night. Workers were very informative about the trains and set up. It took 16 months to set up the complete thing. I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 only because I felt the night wasn't long enough to really give you a chance to walk around and look in the buildings. Really fun activity!

The doors and washrooms are somewhat wheelchair friendly, and the rest of the place is very barrier free. Lots of free parking available as well. The trains and the set up are spectacular. One could imagine so many stories. Certainly kid friendly, but it might be the adults you have to drag out kicking and screaming.

Fantastic place with an interesting history. It's run by some good ol'boys from the 50's that love the hobby. $5 admission and completely worth it for a big kid. Not a place I would take a wife or a kid under 13.

Must see! Wonderful attraction for all ages; their massive train model also features a "night time" so do plan to spending at least an hour there, including finding the Easter eggs! Prices are more than reasonable, but make sure you do your research of when they're open -- closed Jan-Apr (ish) for winter maintenance annually. The staff are incredibly passionate about what they do; highly recommended that you talk to them about their work!

The staff are super knowledgeable and helpful. All the model train and the environment is handmade so it's super impressive! A cute way to spend some time if you're visiting St. Jacobs.

Very well maintained museum that shows 1950s south Ontario. The city is combination of multiple real scene and buildings. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

The St. Jack s & Aberfoyle Model railway is a magical establishment that has this amazing atmosphere. It takes you on a journey back in time. I proposed to my girlfriend here and the gentlemen of the railway went so far as to bring the rings out on a model train! An absolutely fantastic and unique moment for the both of us.

we ordered the fish and chips with vegan burger. The fish and chips were amazing. The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, The vegan burger was also good, but not as impressive as the fish and chips. The service was friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes local and fresh food.

Overall experience was pretty good. The charteurie board was good. I was a little confused as to how the restaurant was split from the outdoor to indoor with two different menus...was not explained fully to give a person options. But I was happy with the experience and the cheese and meat were good. If you enjoy eating just meat and cheese this is the place for you.

We used Fat Sparrow Catering for a corporate kids Christmas party this weekend and we will definitely use them again! The assortment of baked good were amazing and enjoyed by all and the charcuterie board was delicious. Chris was so great to work with. Accommodating and adding special touches like candy cane sprinkles for our hot chocolate. He delivered with lots of time to spare and was so friendly. Highly recommend.

Love the new store and really thankful for the delivery options during the pandemic. Butcher options are fantastic. Favourite sausages. Thankful to still have Taco Farm options. (Looking for you to sell your amazing pizza sauce separately, though.) Highly recommend.

The bakery staff was nice and helpful when the person who I ordered catering from via email failed to make sure my order was fulfilled by anyone or even, indeed bothered to arrange an appropriate time for me to pick it up! I arrived at the agreed upon time only to find the store wasn’t open and when I was finally let in, nobody had even heard of my order. I showed them the email confirming my order and the lovely bakery person did their best to get me what they could and gave me a discount but I never heard from anyone about this huge blunder after they took down my name and number.

Today I ask for a piece of swiss cheese and got billed for parmesan cheese. Always mistakes and over charges at this place. Last week it was bad best before dates. A month ago they charged me the full price rather than the sale price. Always get your receipt, they don't like to hand them out. What a bunch of scammers.

We dined for Mothers day brunch w 4 adults, 1 beer and 1 mimosa total and plain water for all. We had 2 small slices of spinach Quiches and 2 salmon salad sandwich dishes and a child ham sandwich. Desert 1 chocolate pretentious cake and 1 churro . All in all w tax & tip $150.00. They were on special but left us wanting more as the portions were ridiculously small. A $12 sliver of cake that even a French patisserie wouldn’t serve. Pretentious and not worth it. Tips starting at 18-20-25% ? Woke society needs to disappear. No reality at all. Give your entitled heads a shake !

We made a reservation in a dome. We gave our order and our food came very quickly. The server had offered bus blankets for our legs but never brought them. The heater works fairly well for the person closer to the heater. The other person is colder. Food was semi warm. The schnitzel wasn't bad but the potato salad was not so good. It might have been nice if the plates were warmed up to help keep the food warmer coming out from the kitchen to the dome through the cold air. The electric tea light in the candle was not turned on at our picnic table either. Service was good otherwise.

A very pretty, instagram-worthy patio with heated domes perfect to spend a cozy evening with your buddies. The finger food was good and the service even better. I didn't have a reservation but the staff helped me get a dome as walk-in. Throughout the service the staff was courteous and friendly with a great smile on their face. A must visit if you're in St. Jacobs.

We came to the Village Biergarten to celebrate our friend Emily’s birthday, and Brooke made the whole experience so special. The patio was super busy, but she served us quickly, was really friendly, and made us feel so welcome. She was kind, accommodating, and just had such a great attitude. Big thanks to Brooke for helping make Emily’s day so memorable — we really appreciated it!

We decided on the spur of the moment to visit St Jacob's Village. While looking for a place to eat, we stumbled on the location. Loved the outdoor atmosphere, the service, and the food. I ordered the pizza, which was quite different from what I have ever had. It was delicious! We are planning to go back with friends.

10/10 plan to go back again!! Staff were super nice and friendly! Unfortunately we came on a cold rainy night, but the staff even offered us blankets if we were too cold. Food was amazing!!! Everything was so fresh ❤️ They are even dog friendly! Once we were seated they came and gave us these homemade dog treats that my dogs LOVED and my girl (the brown one) is superrr picky on food and she ate it with zero hesitation!!! Staff were even fantastic when my girl had some additude problems near the end. Thank you guys so much for a wonderful meal ❤️❤️❤️

It was our first time coming to The Village Biergarten, and we loved it. The atmosphere is amazing, and even my son had a great time. He was happy to be there and enjoyed eating inside the dome. The food was delicious, cooked, and made to perfection. We were assisted by Dominique, and she was very polite, friendly, and super helpful. We didn't have to wait long for anything. We were very pleased with everything. I personally suggest making the dome reservation weeks prior. The process is very smooth, and following their policies in order to make changes on the actual reservation is very easy. We can hardly wait to come back again when there's more snow... it's totally worth it. Fully recommended 😉😎🤟🏻🇨🇦🍁

Accidental find and was great. Had a nice cold beer and we split the fish tacos and schnitzel. Nice spot to take a break from shopping. 9/23/23 update. Landed again had the fried chicken sandwich. A little overcooked, but tasty. 10/19/24 Update. New ownership, new menu today. I was worried about recent reviews, but what we had today (schnitzel and the fish & chips) were great. Worth a visit.

came in at a quiet time. owner was very pleasant and offered samples of his salsa and whiskey, and I bought some of each, among other things. highly recommend :)

On July 29, 2025, my Sisters and I went to St Jacobs Market with our visiting friend from England. We had a great time at the Market and then wanted to visit the Town of St Jacobs. We visited the shops and our last stop was the The Tasting House. Terry the owner received us with warmth, kindness and professionalism. He explained the ingredients in each of our drinks and then made special drinks which were excellent. We enjoyed the visit greatly, and then realized that wraps and paninis were on offer as well. Terry made us delicious paninis, which were great with the refreshing summer drinks we were having. All the while we shared great stories about the history of the area with Terry and also learned about the creation of special cocktails and drinks. Terry is an amazing man, and his Tasting House is a must visit when you visit St Jacobs. We look forward to visiting Terry and his wonderful Tasting House again. Thank you Terry!

This little place is amazing and is well worth the visit. We poked our head in for a quick, unassuming visit and stayed for over an hour. The owner is interesting, charismatic and informative. Try the Moondance and the Sangria. Get some ideas for mixed drink too. We bought some great pickled beans, horseradish and some smoked apple mustard. All are amazing. We also bought some Moondance. Highly recommended.

I love this place. Wonderful local products like honey, maple syrup, hot sauce and garlic powder. Oh, and Terry is the best!

I tried Terry's recipe for mulled wine and it was delicious! I added a bit more sugar as it was a tad tart for me (great if you don't like it too sweet, though). It's definitely my go-to from now on. Can't wait to try it in person! He knows his drinks.

I've been there 3 times and it has become as an attraction in st Jacobs town. Definately it's one of our stops when we go there. The owner is a nice and welcoming person, knowable about the products. Even we went there last year, he remembered me as the mexican family. Menu is small but well selected. I wish there are more tables to sit. The Tasting House is a must to visit in St. Jacobs.

We drove from Ancaster to attend the Weft Fest! We tried some delicious mulled wine and I ordered a roasted tomato, garlic and red pepper soup! All I can say is wow, it is by far the most tastiest soup I ever had! It has so much flavour and a nice texture. I ended up buying a jar to take home. Will definitely be back! Hilda

Such a great toy and puzzle store!!! Very unique being in a church ( i think one customer was offended they did such a thing to a church lol) but its so pretty inaide with the stain glass windows!! Sooo many toys and art stuff and lego stuff and puzzles to look at so much fun but somewhat pricey however its expected these days.... if you want it bad enough ull pay the price... staff were friendly and the place was clean. Thanks!! Will be back someday!

Absolutely fantastic selection of games, toys, and puzzles with really decent prices. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the store was well laid out and very organized. Highly recommend this place!

Probably one of the coolest local toy stores that we’ve been to. It’s an old Aglican church that has been repurposed to this cute toy stores. Plenty of toys and puzzles to choose from. There’s something for everyone from the young ones to the once young 🤭. The staffs are super friendly. My favourite are unique 3D printed toys. They priced fairly. There are free street parking. Definitely check them out when you’re in the area. Plenty of cute little shops in the neighborhood too.

Wide selection of toys, crafts, games and phenomenal selection of puzzles!!! Nostalgic games and toys from bygone eras. Be prepared to spend more time than you think you would..we took an hour because the puzzle selection is so large!

The building used to be a church, very beautiful. Lots of toys.

The heaven of puzzle lovers. This previously church shop is one one the best toy shops in the area. I would definitely recommend if you want to buy gifts for kids.

Extraordinary shop. Located in a former church (with stain glass windows) this store features a fantastic collection of Lego, toys, games, hobby items, crafts and puzzles (taking up the whole basement floor). What’s more, there are lovely people working there. It’s a must-pop-in sort of place if you’re ever in St Jacobs.

Fantastic customer service, decent prices considering it is a touristy souvenir shop. Their mini bottles of syrup are 100ml and therefore can be taken on an airplane as a gift for an overseas friend.

Great little shop.

We got 500ml bottles of maple syrup for $14 to give as souveniers. Love this little store.

Lovely little shop, with a lot of neet little Nic Nacks for your kitchen, and yummy goodies and treats.

Nice store food expensive but huge ice cream cones

Souvenirs with good proce selling here

Good selection

a nice spot in St. Jacobs with a cozy atmosphere. We tried the fish and chips, and they were really good, crispy and flavorful. Definitely recommend them if you’re a fan of classic comfort food. On the other hand, the vegan burger wasn’t that impressive. but maybe it was just an off day. The staff were friendly and the service was great

My family and I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. We spent $170, expecting decent food and service, but got neither. The service was extremely slow, and we had to flag down the host multiple times just to get basic help. We ordered ginger ale, which came out flat and tasteless. When we asked, they said they had run out of syrup, and it would take time to restock—no apology given. After a long wait, our nachos appetizer arrived with stale chips. We mentioned it to the server, who apologized but still charged us for it. The main dishes were even worse. I ordered a medium-well steak sandwich, but it came rare. The mashed potatoes were instant, confirmed by the server, and tasted cold and awful. The quesadilla was falling apart, undercooked, and soggy. Nothing tasted fresh or properly made. The server made no effort to fix the issues, and we weren't alone—the table next to us was also complaining about food quality and service. We left extremely disappointed. I will not be returning, and I strongly recommend others avoid this place if you're expecting decent food or service. Please see the attached receipt for the date and time of our visit.

Had a lovely day out with my parents for my moms birthday! I had the pesto fettuccine, did had the Harvard burger and birthday girl the schnitzel. Pasta was alright, but my dad loved his burger! By the look of the cheese pull, it looked great! Mom's schnitzel was incredible! I tried a bite and wow! Flavourful, delicious, cooked to perfection! Bravo chef! Our waitress was lovely and helpful and the cherry cider I recommend on a nice sunny day! 🍒 🌞

July 24th, my very good friend and I decided to go to Jacob’s Grill (JG) for lunch after a long time at St. Jacob’s Market. We didn’t make reservations, regardless we had no trouble being seated. There’s a parking lot plus free street parking. Once inside, we were taken aback by how huge and gorgeous the restaurant is. The wood tables and comfortable chairs with ceramic floors, white walls, black ceiling lights, interspersed with strings of white lights is incredible. The restaurant is on the right of the building plus a bakery/coffee/cold drinks to the left. A hall connects to the Stonecroft Market with a Pub. Such a great idea. We both ordered the beet salad with greens, feta, red onion, walnuts and chicken. Such a refreshing and healthy salad. We loved it. A very good selection of salads, fish and chips, steaks, burgers, wraps, etc. you’ll definitely find something you like. JG has options for kids as well. I had a peach fresh pressed cider which was thirst quenching with wonderful flavour. Unfortunately, I couldn’t finish it all. I can’t say enough about the wait staff; very attentive, sweet, kind girls. Thank you!!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND you won’t be disappointed!!!! 😄❤️❤️❤️

Went there today the food amazing the restaurant was so clean. You could eat off the floor. I never tried that though. Our waitress her name was Rosie very funny and down to earth. I had six people with me. We all ordered different things and not one of us was disappointed in our food would I go back there again in a heartbeat? if I could give them a 10 star, I would hats off to Jacob’s grill the atmosphere and the staff.

I visited this restaurant for several times and on Saturday, October 11th, and ordered the Turkish dish for lunch. It was absolutely delicious! We also had an amazing and very friendly waitress named Rosie. She guided us perfectly and kindly answered all my questions. The food was part of a special Thanksgiving menu — roasted turkey .

Shout out to our server, Blythe. Sorry for the late review! Sirloin steak was great, vinegarette on the salad was perfect, the maple breakfast sandwich was so yummy. Staff took care to keep my daughter's plate free from gluten contamination. The service was a little slow, but you could tell that everyone was super busy, and the servers were all great. I also don't mind the wait to get an awesome dish.

Stoney Crock Bakery is one of the highlights of St. Jacobs and a place I always enjoy visiting. The bakery is filled with the smell of freshly baked bread, pies, and pastries that taste just as good as they look. Everything is made with quality ingredients, and you can truly taste the homemade touch. Their pies and cookies are a must-try, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything here. What makes it even better is the bakery’s connection to the nearby stores and restaurants. It feels like part of a bigger community experience, where you can enjoy the bakery and then explore the other shops and eateries just steps away. A wonderful stop for locals and visitors alike!

Amazing little bakery in the heart of St. Jacob’s. They have a restaurant and market attached that is filled with local goodies. if you go, highly suggest the chocolate eclair, as it was the best one I’ve ever had. They have a huge selection of baked good and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Cannot wait to go back!

This bakery has good products. We arrived early in the morning to have a leisurely breakfast and buy some bread to take home. The products we bought were freshly baked. We received very good service.

We got a coffee and a baked good. Plus bread to take home (Dill pickle and Jalapeño cheddar) All really good and fresh!! We will come back!

Very delicious bread and dessert and coffee..nice staffs and nice mood. Highly recommended!

Went to St. Jacobs for a day trip, and I would have to say that Stone Crock Bakery does not dissapoint! The atmosphere inside was fantastic, staff are friendly, washrooms are clean, and the food was amazing. Both the Rocky Road pastries and the peach lemonade we ordered were delicious and reasonably priced, being made with traditional methods and local ingredients. The newly-renovated interior is connected to the neighbouring Jacob's Grill and Stone Cook, offering accesible connectivity to local restaurants of your choosing.

I didn't go for a long time. All the time this bakery's taste is awesome!!! The price is getting high now so this point was sad. But, this happened everywhere now. So, I can't complain about it... We get Long Johns and Apples Fritter. It was so fresh and tasty. But, for me Long Johns was too sweet. I couldn't finish for one.

Absolutely one of the best shows we have ever seen. We enjoyed every second of Million Dollar Quartet which is a historical play of a day in 1956 when Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley came to the Sun Records studio owned by Sam Phillips. Each of the 4 singers plus Elvis’s GF Dyanne were exceptional actors, singers and musicians backed by an excellent bass player and a drummer. There were approximately 25 songs, some as singles, others as duets or all together. Their musicianship was superb, particularly Jerry Lee Lewis on piano and Carl Perkins on guitar. The Schoolhouse seats 100 and we sat in the middle only 25’ away from the stage and it was amazing to see them up so close, every expression and move. Elvis really was terrific near the end of the 95 minute show with no intermission. We highly recommend seeing this performance, you will not be disappointed with non stop fun and entertainment. The Schoolhouse Theatre is a wonderful venue to watch a performance. Sound is excellent, air conditioning was perfectly cool on a hot day and sitting so close to the performers adds an extra feeling of appreciating the talented performers.

Just the right size for a town - carries on its athmosphere, cozy and welcoming. We watched "Shear Madness" show with Great Delight! Actors performed with lots of energy. The audience got so involved, that everyone became part of the show. Kids wanted to come back again!

Went to see Millionaire Quartet. The Music was so entertaining and uplifting!! Really interesting back story to Sun Records. The venue is small and intimate. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!

The Million Dollar Quartet was amazing. High energy, fabulous musicians, funny and every entertaining. Well worth your time and the admission

Million Dollar Quartet is a fantastic show! Excellent performers. Lots of great music and energy! Well worth seeing.

Really enjoyed the play "Million Dollar Quartet". Very talented performers and an interesting perspective on the history of Sun Records.

The Million Dollar Quartet was amazing the actors were 1st class , staff are very friendly and helpful thoroughly enjoyed the show

My hubbie and I had lunch at this quaint location today. The food was really delicious. My husband had a jerk chicken and pineapple rice bowl with cornbread on the side, which he said was outstanding. I had an individual pizza with pulled chicken, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and goat cheese, which was to die for... The portions were generous, prices were excellent, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The outside gardens are beautiful, and the Conestogo River runs beside the property, so the views are really stunning. Both indoor or outdoor patio seating is available. The restaurant itself is certainly not fancy and very basically furnished. But what it lacks in style it certainly makes up for in its Chef inspired menu. We both highly recommend eating here and look forward to returning soon!

We ordered the Thanksgiving turkey dinner and it was wonderful! We have ordered from them before and have always been happy with the order. We love vegetables so we make a point of ordering and extra serving of veg. Our dinner for 4 has given the 2 of us 6 meals.

Was here for my wedding ceremony this past weekend. The venue is stunning, a bit of a hidden gem. So many beautiful spots for photos, quiet, natural beauty all around, and great for those who don't want to have multiple venues for the day of. The food was fantastic, a comment I overheard was "best event food I've ever had". And incredibly affordable! Chef Duff was easy to communicate with in advance and had everything set up for the day of so I could just enjoy my day and didn't feel the need to stress about any of the details, they were all taken care of. If something ever deserves 6 stars, this is the place.

A cozy place away from the hustle and bustle of the city, which, in addition to various and delicious foods, has a wonderful outdoor environment by the river.

They Catered a meal for about 30 at their restaurant. Great service, nice spot. Great prices!

Like eating a home cooked meal at a family member's house. Relaxed and rustic setting on the Conestoga River. Have a meal inside the large dining room then relax and chat in the living room while the kids play. Then take a walk through the grounds up to a flat open area where turtles lay their eggs annually, then follow the same path the hatched baby turtles take down to the river. Stop back at the dining room for dessert and coffee before you head out. And don't miss the Ospreys and their large nest on a tall post at the side of the parking lot.

Amazing food, so much roast beef and turkey, so delicately sliced, perfect for sandwiches or a dinner plate....for the price and quantity, I wish they did it every month, not just at Christmas...the extra roast beef protein add-on (4 extra servings) was just outstanding...really the best food, so tender and juicy amazing....and the best price I can say cravable stuffing, and even the cranberry sauce was amazing...everything was just so well done and it knocked my Christmas socks off

My husband and I went here about 4 years ago. Apparently, it was a landmark restaurant that was popular with the tourists. We went in with anticipation and left with utter disappointment. Bland boring buffet food that was clearly targeting a much older crowd. Mass produced unfavourable, luke warm food. We vowed never to return. Yesterday, I was reading my newly arrived book - Edna Staebler's Food That Really Schmecks book written the year I was born (1968) and was completely taken with all the recipes and history of the Waterloo area. In particular, her reference to these amazing fried golden desserts called FETSCHPATZE. I did a web search on how to pronounce this, and was led to an article online announcing The Stone Crock Restaurant was under new ownership, and was modeled after Edna Staebler's Food that Really Schmecks. My husband and I had to go try it out. I loved the concept that a local restaurant was bringing the true culinary cuisine of the region to the mainstream. We arrived with even more anticipation .. abandoning our Keto diet for what I knew would be quality worth going off script for. They did not disappoint.. apart from some glitches with staff, not knowing who was serving us, and the kitchen forgetting a sauce.. the food was incredible. We were seated at a large table for 6 in a room alone in front of the fireplace. So no worries about being too close to other patrons during covid-19. Staff were masked and our waitress Mary was a rock star. She noticed that no one had paid any attention to us for close to 10 minutes and made it her mission to offer "The Save". Guessing it was due to being newly open and training younger staff who seemed to be aplenty roaming around and doing very little and completely ignoring us while they conversed about what was supposed to do what and who got cut. Growing pains for sure... Hence the 4 star rating. I suspect this will change as more experience settles in with staff. The Brussels Sprouts roasted with pickles of all things are INCREDIBLE..and I am NOT a fan of Brussels sprouts normally. Pickled beets have the most unique flavour, coleslaw fresh and the side salad perfect. The schnitzel was the perfect blend of crispy, golden outside and juicy tender pork inside. My husband had the Jaeger ( mushroom ) and I had the farmer. The bacon for the farmer was thick sliced and easy to cut into, and the egg the perfect topping. The mushroom sauce was gloriously rich as it should be. ( My husband has gone to Bavaria many times and noted this Jaeger was absolutely comparable to homemade perfect versions he has enjoyed there) Finally the dessert the thing that got us here... The FETSCHPATZE.... These golden, crunchy balls of dough are the perfect spongey inside that can soak up the syrup and the icing sugar finishes it. You HAVE to try them. Sooo simple, and yet so delicious and comforting. Keto out the window.. it was worth every glorious bite. Next.. we want to try the cabbage rolls. We will make this part of our go to favourites for food that really schmecks. Well done...

Ordered two meals at lunch. Reuben sandwich with side of German potato salad. Marble rye was dry and tasted stale. Only 3 slices of corned beef in one sandwich. Each slice had been fried on a grill (like bacon) until dry, hard, chewy and had to be cut with a knife). Cheese and mayo based dressing was oily, flavourless and salt was over-whelming. German potato salad was just watery and tasteless, with no discernable vinegar or spice flavour. Schnitzel sandwich was tough and tasted re-heated. Over salted. Despite being very hungry, we both left half of our meals. First waitress took our order. Food delivered by a second. Neither returned until the first brought our bill and removed the plates. She made no inquiry if food was enjoyed (it clearly wasn't). Worst restaurant experience in recent memory. Would never return. DON'T EAT HERE. IT'S HORRIBLE!!!!!

Came here a few years ago and they had much fresher selection back then. Stopped by with friends near end of the day and everything was cleared out, staff looked reluctant to go home and didn’t really bother to acknowledge us. Products are quite expensive and selection is not as local as before. My friend did the fill-a-bag deal $12 for whatever you can stuff into a bag. Everything other than muffins were way over a day old, so selection was mediocre. Some items were 3-4 days old. Wouldn’t be a problem if just baked goods, but most of everything was with leftover glaze and at this point quite stale. Pie filling is VERY glutinous and unnaturally sweet, to the point that it felt rubbery and very little of the actual fruit (blueberries for ours). Pie crust pretty goon in comparison to the filling.

This restaurant is a fixture in St.Jacobs. It has been there for over 25 years. The decor is eclectic. An old style dinner with a smorgasbord and self serve sandwiches and deserts. The menu is basic road house with the addition of Mennonite favourites. The service is fast and efficient. The food is good and the portion sizes are large. It is very busy on weekends, and other market days.

Had lemonade and munchies with my friend. We ordered cheese toast...the toast was smaller than one slice... not enough to share and wad $5...outrageously expensive for a slice of toast. We brought it to their attention and they comped our bill

My friend and I came here and we loved it! Everyone was so friendly. We did the lunch buffet (not sure if they still do that?). But we had a great time here and the cake was delicious!!

Update: Oct. 2020... the new owner has implemented changes. e.g. no more buffet and a new Menu that seems less Germanic. And they have had an outdoor patio for months now, fully covered by a tent, that has a heat source for cool weather. The prices seem high, perhaps to cover the cost of the tent and other changes required due to the pandemic. My schnitzel sandwich with fries OR a small salad was $18. AND it seemed to be pre-made and then cooked when I ordered it. In a Germanic village, schnitzel should be made from scratch! My friends had wraps and said they were "OK". Service remains excellent and friendly.

Went on a Mother’s Day high tea the experience was wonderful most of all the staff was very nice and friendly. Something different for old and young alike and ride was smooth and I recommend everyone should experience it atleast once. The only reason I gave 4 stars is the although the menu was very good the taste could have been better.

For a relaxed Saturday activity, try it. The middle car has no window glass so you can feel the wind, the other cars have air conditioner and comfy seats. You can walk in between cars. There are snacks available for sale on train. It is a slowwww train and only for those just wanna have a lazy Saturday.

You can hop on/hop off but we went purposefully to ride the train. We did the whole loop to look at the fall colours which did not disappoint. They play 'train themed' music and announce the history of the areas the train passes. It's a nice way to spend 2 hours on a weekend. Enjoy!

We took a ride on the railroad, and it was a great experience. The staff onboard were wonderful, very friendly, and informative. You can choose to ride the whole loop or do a hop on hop off service. It was a cool experience for young and old alike. Also nice music aboard the train.

The ride was smooth, we purchased tickets online. The staff is all volunteers and very nice. They even let us move to 1st class for part of the trip and enjoy the cozy couches. The path was so beautiful both ways to and from Elmira. Highly recommend.

Brilliant experience train take u how earlier era look like the management is perfect and helpful they have two coach one premium class and two normal class I don't find that much difference as only seating style is different rest nothing different so if ur pocket is heavy and want to spend than go ahead for premium class rest they arrive mostly on time to pick plus u can hop in hop out to different station and see beautiful countryside village and markets and good food option to taste so worth the try

Amazing! A must for family bucket list. Went on the Thanksgiving steam special. It's an enjoyable experience for all ages. The train staff were so friendly and they really make the experience that much more enjoyable. The tickets you purchase go towards keeping these events going and the trains in working order. The staff are all volunteers! Worth every penny!

Started at the entrance in St Jacob’s. This section of the trail is relatively flat, lots of people out walking, running and biking. Nice shaded patches, however some bugs/mosquitoes came with this. The grass and trees are a luscious green right now, and probably so beautiful in the fall!

Great trail! Walked it end to end and back which was a bit ambitious but still doable. Took about 2 hours. Lots of variety and LOVE that you’re right next to the creek the whole way. My dog had an absolute blast! The half closer to University was pretty muddy right now, I’d definitely recommend hiking boots. But I’d assume during warmer months it’s fine. Can’t wait to come back throughout the seasons and see the horses and cows everyone’s talking about!

Great location, restaurants & a brewery within walking distance, so you have lunch after a good hike. Parking is great, located behind some businesses, benches located near the Grande River for perfect viewing of nature. This is a relaxing trail, beautiful river & the path system is ideal, it winds through picturesque forest & it is definitely pedestrian oriented. Wide path ways & open spaces, as well as heavy treed areas give you a nice overall experience. Informational postings by the path on the animal life & a off leash dog haven off the beaten trail as well. Thoroughly enjoyed my walk, really friendly ppl walking by saying "Hi" & had a great pizza from Those Pizza Guys. Really loved it!💛

Tried this trail by bike and it's definitely doable. Entered off University Ave and rode to St Jacob's for lunch. Returned along the highway trail towards farmers market and back to Bridge St. Probably not a great option for buggies due to some rough areas. Bridge is currently under construction but most people are still using it. Some really nice scenery along the rivers and fields. Can be muddy and boggy in some areas after rain. Guessing that bug spray would be a good option for the summer. Kind of a hidden gem. Definitely worth the visit.

Really long trail and beautiful place to take a walk to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Goes all along the Conestogo river with lots of geese and ducks as well. There’s a place where you need to be cautious about Coyotes - don’t go alone here. But overall it’s a magnificent place to go to with friends or family. Has a dog park too. Highly recommend. Will visit this place during spring definitely.

Spent many hr walking, jogging ot biking on the trail. ST Jacobs to Northfield bridge and back is close to 10km

Great trail! Different scenery every 5 mins. :)

Great mix of quirky, modern and rustic predominately handcrafted pieces. The building itself also shows it's impressive history with the original tools and manufactured metal work still being displayed.

Very helpful. A wonderful shop. Been before to purchase a smaller broom. Wanted a larger one this time to take back to the UK, so he cut the handle down to size for my airplane hold bag!!!

Very nice place full of good stuffs and you might have chance to see how the owner makes broom.

Love their brooms, such beautiful craftsmanship. A lot of gift ideas too. Worth the drive.

Really neat authentic shop, that not only sells brooms but wands too! With first day of school right around the corner, be sure to knock these 2 essential hogwards items off your back to school shopping list with one visit! You'll be ready for charms AND flying! Haha But seriously wands are sold here which is really neat. I love how you can watch them make the brooms as they are doing it. As you enter the shop and work area you're transported through time with sights and smells that are like no other. They've expanded and have taken over the entire floor /back area too. A little gem with neat things to look at!

A nice little shop with great character, not only selling corn broom, they also sell metal craft. Love it.

Excellent customer service with one of a kind housewares and gifts. My 8 year old son was so happy to find a "Quidditch broom". And I was glad it was handmade locally, and s fraction of the price of the plastic brooms we found at Hogsmeede in Universal! 😆

I've noticed a real improvement in the taste lately-definitely a positive change since the new management! The pizza was fresh and flavorful, and the crust had a nice texture. The service was friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

Hello, I decided to give Pop’s Pizza try, and I’m so glad I did! This time I was more than impressed. The staff greeted me right away with a smile, and I didn’t have to wait at all before being helped. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive — they really made sure I felt welcome. Got good food with customisation. The atmosphere was great, and it was right around lunch time, yet everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back again! Not to mention last time I had to wait because of stone oven issues they had but Really the same stone oven pizza was made and delivered to me in record time of minutes with quantity look like doubled. Patrick P.

First time trying Pops since new ownership and very disappointed. We used to order all the time. We won’t be ordering again. I was told 40 mins for pickup when I called. Arrived on time and was told 10 more mins. Came back in 10 and was told 5 more mins. Two pizzas (one L and one M) came to $32! Both crusts were burnt and hard, almost stale. Hardly any toppings. Restaurant was dirty and run down. Very disappointed. New ownership letting down the brand.

There was a time Pop's pizza was good, now it's very disappointing, no lie the worst pizza I ever got. I ordered a deluxe pizza and man there said that they ran out of mushrooms, I said no problem, the guy charges me for mushrooms on the pizza

Service was terrible I just ordered an assorted sub. VERYYYYYY DISAPPOINTED!!! My sub was supposed to have lettuce (not brown lettuce) Tomatoes - there was none!! Green peppers - shocker none My bun was absolutely burnt. Also the person that took my order said he couldn't understand me so was going to hang up on me. Lastly cut the sub in half and update your online prices !!!

I have been eating here for years and probably still will from time to time since its so close to my work, but there has been a very noticeable drop in quality. The ingredients taste a lot cheaper and I think maybe the pizzas need to stay longer in the oven, sometimes the cheese hasn't even melted fully and everything immediately slides off the slice. Not my favourite.

The pizza's quality was acceptable, however, the requested extra cheese and sauce may have been omitted. The crust exhibited a neutral flavor profile.