Haley & Michael
Haley & Michael
Things to Do
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
The St. Jacobs Market District is home to the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, the largest year-round indoor/outdoor farmers’ market in Canada. This is great option for breakfast and other treats for anyone staying at the Courtyard Marriott across the street.
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Kitchener-Waterloo is home to the second largest Oktoberfest in the world and features a number of events and activities for adults and families alike. Specifically we are inviting any guests in town the evening of Saturday, October 11th to join us at Concordia Club's Oktoberfest for food and entertainment. Please click the website link to purchase tickets for the hall and note this 19+ event sells out fast.
Bingemans
Bingemans is a recreation, entertainment and events destination in Waterloo. Home to family friendly activities such a FunworX Indoor Playland and Kingpin Bowlounge and adult events like Screampark and Oktoberfest this is a great place to visit for any out of town guests staying the weekend.
Where to Eat
In Elora
The Friendly Society - a local restaurant and bar featuring breakfast favourites from 11am until 1pm on weekends.
https://www.friendlysociety.ca/menus/#summer-brunch-menu
Tony's Pizza - A sourdough pizzeria in the Heart of Elora run by a former Iron Chef and Master Chef contestant. The restaurant's interiors were designed by Haley's architecture firm.
https://tonyssourdoughpizzeria.com/
Elora Brewing Company - An Ontario Craft brewery and pub that typically features live music on weekends.
https://www.elorabrewingcompany.ca/all-day-menu
Lost and Found - Small local cafe offering all day breakfast, light lunch, baked goods and signature drinks.
https://www.thelostandfoundcafe.com/the-menu
Scoop - Small batch, hand made ice cream served through a takeout window. Dairy free options are also available.
In St Jacobs
EcoCafe - A local cafe prioritizing sustainability and ethical sourcing. Serves fresh small batch roasted coffee and other specialty drinks as well breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
Those Pizza Guys - Wood fired pizzeria serving personal sized pizzas with unique toppings and rotating features. Our favourite local pizza place.
https://thosepizzaguys.com/pages/menu
Block Three Brewing - Craft brewery in St Jacobs featuring rotating taps, live entertainment and crokinole for those who like board games.
https://www.instagram.com/blockthree/?hl=en
In Kitchener-Waterloo
Seven Shores - A cooperatively owned local cafe focused on fresh local ingredients. A great option for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Lancaster Smokehouse - Authentic Southern Style BBQ joint known for their brisket, mac and cheese and fried brussel sprouts.
Arabella Park - A craft beer bar featuring 18 rotating taps, burgers and chip truck fries.
https://www.arabellaparkbar.com/
Bao Sandwich Bar - A Vietnamese sandwich joint known for their asian fusion approach to Bao Bun and Banh Mi sandwiches.
https://www.baosandwichbar.com/
Lucero Canteen - A multi-roaster cafe and bakery great for specialty drinks, pour over coffee and delicious pastries.
https://www.instagram.com/lucero.canteen/?hl=en
Ken's Sushi - Widely considered the best sushi restaurant in the area, if you're hungry order one of their sushi boats where a selection of sashimi and sushi is served in a wooden boat for the table.