Our Kitchener Favs
Things to do in Kitchener
Some activities and places to visit during your stay in Kitchener! All places listed are a short walk or drive from our space.
The AUD is home to the Kitchener Rangers hockey team and many festivals and events here in KW. It is also just a short walk from our space!
15 locals recommend
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (customer service)
400 East AveThe AUD is home to the Kitchener Rangers hockey team and many festivals and events here in KW. It is also just a short walk from our space!
Bingemans
425 Bingemans Centre DrWater park, Boston Pizza, Bowling, arcade & event space!
Centre In The Square
101 Queen St NConcert & event space
THEMUSEUM
10 King St WGallery, event space, coffee shop located right Downtown Kitchener!
Chicopee tube park and ski hill is a great place with activities available all year round!
30 locals recommend
Chicopee Tube Park
1600 River Rd EChicopee tube park and ski hill is a great place with activities available all year round!
VIP movie theater with Starbucks, Indigo & Party City
18 locals recommend
Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener & VIP
225 Fairway Rd SVIP movie theater with Starbucks, Indigo & Party City
large shopping mall with numerous stores and restaurants. Also connected to public transit/LRT
32 locals recommend
CF Fairview Park
2960 Kingsway Drlarge shopping mall with numerous stores and restaurants. Also connected to public transit/LRT
Stanley Park Conservation Area
174 Ross AveWalking & Biking trails
Located right in the heart of Downtown Kitchener is this beautiful park with many trails and summer events (like Rib Fest!)
146 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Located right in the heart of Downtown Kitchener is this beautiful park with many trails and summer events (like Rib Fest!)
a fun activity! This escape room has 4 different rooms to choose from and all of them are awesome!
7 locals recommend
Adventure Rooms Canada | Escape Rooms Kitchener
283 Duke St Wa fun activity! This escape room has 4 different rooms to choose from and all of them are awesome!
BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League
69 Agnes StA fun activity for a large group!
A large rock climbing facility with equipment available for rent!
8 locals recommend
Grand River Rocks
50 Borden Ave SA large rock climbing facility with equipment available for rent!
Trampoline park with basketball, rock climbing, dodge-ball, and a ninja warrior style course
Sky Zone Kitchener
150 Gateway Park DrTrampoline park with basketball, rock climbing, dodge-ball, and a ninja warrior style course
Kitchener Market
300 King St ELarge farmers market Downtown Kitchener
Best Food Nearby
Here are our favorite spots to eat in Kitchener!
All are located within a short driving distance from our space (3-15 minutes max).
Price indicators: $ (inexpensive); $$ (moderate); $$$ (higher end)
PUBLIC Kitchen & Bar
300 Victoria St NTapas style restaurant - $$$
Rainbow Caribbean Cuisine
29 King St EIncredible Caribbean food Downtown Kitchener - $$
Italian grocery, deli, fresh food, dessert and more! One of the BEST places to get lunch in KW - price varies depending on items but rages from $-$$
51 locals recommend
Vincenzo's
150 Caroline St SItalian grocery, deli, fresh food, dessert and more! One of the BEST places to get lunch in KW - price varies depending on items but rages from $-$$
Great atmosphere and food in DTK; often has live music; 2 levels- $$
28 locals recommend
The Grand Trunk Saloon
30 Ontario St SGreat atmosphere and food in DTK; often has live music; 2 levels- $$
Fun, tiki vibes with incredible cocktails and an extensive menu for gluten-free eaters - $$
The Grand Surf Lounge
87 Ontario St SFun, tiki vibes with incredible cocktails and an extensive menu for gluten-free eaters - $$
McDonald's
362 King St Njust a few minutes from our space and open late - $
Tim Hortons
1020 Ottawa St NClose and convenient - $
Highland Halal Shawarma
200 Highland Rd WBEST shawarma wraps! $-$$
BEST sports bar and Canadian style restaurant. Known for their wings!
$$
9 locals recommend
Moose Winooski's
20 Heldmann RdBEST sports bar and Canadian style restaurant. Known for their wings!
$$
La Cucina
320 King St Wincredible Italian restaurant; their pizza rolls are the BEST! $$-$$$
Swiss Chalet
1151 Victoria St NA classic for comfort food (and close by!)- $$
Great spot for beer and trivia lovers! Casual; $$
19 locals recommend
Descendants Beer and Beverage Co Ltd.
319 Victoria St NGreat spot for beer and trivia lovers! Casual; $$
Swine and Vine
15 Lancaster St WWine and charcuterie - $$$
Great spot for inexpensive homemade food (especially breakfast & Greek food)- $/$$
8 locals recommend
Kypreos Restaurant
305 Lancaster St WGreat spot for inexpensive homemade food (especially breakfast & Greek food)- $/$$
More upscale restaurant closer to Waterloo with great steak and brunch! $$/$$$
32 locals recommend
The Bauer Kitchen
187 King St SMore upscale restaurant closer to Waterloo with great steak and brunch! $$/$$$
home of the Pig Mac and amazing milkshakes - this classic diner has been around for decades and is definitely worth the drive to Uptown Waterloo! $/$$
Harmony Lunch
90 King St Nhome of the Pig Mac and amazing milkshakes - this classic diner has been around for decades and is definitely worth the drive to Uptown Waterloo! $/$$
upscale dining with multiple levels & restaurants (Charcoal steak house, Del's Italian kitchen and Martini's bar & lounge); $$/$$$
26 locals recommend
Charcoal Steak House
2980 King St Eupscale dining with multiple levels & restaurants (Charcoal steak house, Del's Italian kitchen and Martini's bar & lounge); $$/$$$
Best Places to Work & Get Coffee
These are some of our favourite coffee shops and work-spaces nearby.
this place is a great spot for coffee and lunch! Owners are very sweet and food/drink is always great and well priced.
Cafe O
901 Victoria St Nthis place is a great spot for coffee and lunch! Owners are very sweet and food/drink is always great and well priced.
Beautiful spot with great coffee and snacks. Lots of workspace.
Parking can be a challenge during peak times*
21 locals recommend
Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters
100 Ahrens St WBeautiful spot with great coffee and snacks. Lots of workspace.
Parking can be a challenge during peak times*
Great spot to work and get a hot drink or nitro brew - located Downtown Kitchener in the tech district
Settlement Co.
1 Victoria St SGreat spot to work and get a hot drink or nitro brew - located Downtown Kitchener in the tech district
Williams is a great place for food/ coffee and offers many daily specials. There is ample seating, parking and wifi for guests.
Williams Fresh Cafe
198 King St WWilliams is a great place for food/ coffee and offers many daily specials. There is ample seating, parking and wifi for guests.
City Cafe Bakery, Kitchener, Lancaster St.
499 Lancaster St WGreat place to grab a quick bite and coffee
Queen of Hearts Tea House
1151 Victoria St NVery close-by and known for their extensive beverage menu! Lots of parking
Starbucks
95 King St SA classic place for coffee and a decent place to work
Located right in the Tannery Building close to many businesses in the tech hub of Downtown Kitchener. Great coffee and atmosphere for getting work done.
12 locals recommend
Balzac's Kitchener
151 Charles St WLocated right in the Tannery Building close to many businesses in the tech hub of Downtown Kitchener. Great coffee and atmosphere for getting work done.
A place for a nice cup of coffee and some board games - great place to meet people; unique atmosphere
Adventurer's Guild Café
36 Ontario St NA place for a nice cup of coffee and some board games - great place to meet people; unique atmosphere
City Cafe Bakery, Kitchener, Ottawa St.
50 Ottawa St SGreat coffee and food! Nice space to work