Guidebook for Stratford
Food Scene
One of our favourite cafe's and located literally 5 seconds from The Welly. Ask for an Americino (our usual) or try the iced coffee! Make sure to get a treat everything the chef makes is perfect.
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37 Market PlOne of our favourite cafe's and located literally 5 seconds from The Welly. Ask for an Americino (our usual) or try the iced coffee! Make sure to get a treat everything the chef makes is perfect.
Balzac's Stratford
149 Ontario StOffers two patios and lots of action.
Featured on You Gotta Eat Here - this has been a long time take out favourite of ours. Gourmet poutines and awesome burgers.
Boomers Gourmet Fries
26 Erie StFeatured on You Gotta Eat Here - this has been a long time take out favourite of ours. Gourmet poutines and awesome burgers.
I used to work here, and yes I served the Beib's at this location once or twice. Get the frozen yogurt - my fav flavour is strawberry with smarties.
Scooper's Ice Cream
28 Erie StI used to work here, and yes I served the Beib's at this location once or twice. Get the frozen yogurt - my fav flavour is strawberry with smarties.
We eat here almost every week. This little spot is an extension of the Monforte Dairy which makes artisanal cheese. Best grilled cheese and greens, great patio as well. Chalkboard menu.
Monforte on Wellington
80 Wellington StreetWe eat here almost every week. This little spot is an extension of the Monforte Dairy which makes artisanal cheese. Best grilled cheese and greens, great patio as well. Chalkboard menu.
A little jaunt from downtown but still walkable. Best fish and chips and butter tarts. If they made a garlic or bacon butter tart that day - you need to try it!
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Madelyn's Diner
377 Huron StA little jaunt from downtown but still walkable. Best fish and chips and butter tarts. If they made a garlic or bacon butter tart that day - you need to try it!
Joe's Diner
155 Erie StHole in the wall diner with a great breakfast.
Stratford Thai Cuisine
82 Wellington StOur favourite Stratford Thai Cuisine.
Raja Fine Indian Cuisine
10 George St WIndian! We usually do takeout.
The Prune
136 Albert StPerfect for special occasions and date nights. Food is AMAZING!
AMAZING Laohaus food here. We love the chicken wings and Pho, and Khao Poon (Spicy!). We still have to try so much on the menu - go here and report back to us!
118 Downie St
118 Downie StreetAMAZING Laohaus food here. We love the chicken wings and Pho, and Khao Poon (Spicy!). We still have to try so much on the menu - go here and report back to us!
Everything is delicious! Awesome atmosphere and it is located just down the stairs from The Welly! Make a reservation ;)
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The Red Rabbit
64 Wellington StEverything is delicious! Awesome atmosphere and it is located just down the stairs from The Welly! Make a reservation ;)
Great grocery and mercantile! They offer take out for lunch and dinner too! Fresh bread made daily.
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The Little Green Grocery
129 Downie StGreat grocery and mercantile! They offer take out for lunch and dinner too! Fresh bread made daily.
STEAMED BUNS! And everything else on the menu is top notch!
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Mercer Hotel
104 Ontario StSTEAMED BUNS! And everything else on the menu is top notch!
Arts & Culture
The Avon Theatre began life in 1901 as a vaudeville house called Theatre Albert. By the 1950s, it was being used almost exclusively as a movie theatre.
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Avon Theater
99 Downie StThe Avon Theatre began life in 1901 as a vaudeville house called Theatre Albert. By the 1950s, it was being used almost exclusively as a movie theatre.
The Festival Theatre began in 1953 as a tent standing over a wooden thrust stage which was surrounded on three sides by the audience.
55 Queen St
55 Queen StreetThe Festival Theatre began in 1953 as a tent standing over a wooden thrust stage which was surrounded on three sides by the audience.
The Studio Theatre opened during the 50th season celebrations in 2002. The stage is a modified thrust, with seating on three sides, and the house seats 260 people.
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Studio Theatre | Stratford Festival
34 George St EThe Studio Theatre opened during the 50th season celebrations in 2002. The stage is a modified thrust, with seating on three sides, and the house seats 260 people.
The Tom Patterson Theatre’s first incarnation was in 1971, when the Festival opened a new venue in the winter home of the Stratford Badminton Club.
Tom Patterson Theatre | Stratford Festival
111 Lakeside DrThe Tom Patterson Theatre’s first incarnation was in 1971, when the Festival opened a new venue in the winter home of the Stratford Badminton Club.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boar's Head Pub
161 Ontario StBest local hangout - patio and live music.
Storefront brewery. Go in for a pint and take home a growler or too! Our favourites are EPA and Wild Child.
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Black Swan Brewing
144 Downie StStorefront brewery. Go in for a pint and take home a growler or too! Our favourites are EPA and Wild Child.
Every local eats here. Best pizzas and great atmosphere. Eat upstairs or downstairs for two different but amazing experiences.
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Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria
70 Ontario StEvery local eats here. Best pizzas and great atmosphere. Eat upstairs or downstairs for two different but amazing experiences.
Steak, frites, burgers, wine and beer. Can't ask for much more than that.
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Foster's Inn
111 Downie StSteak, frites, burgers, wine and beer. Can't ask for much more than that.
New owners and new chef! This place is happening. Try the Riptide Rye Ale!
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Mercer Kitchen | Beer Hall
108 Ontario StNew owners and new chef! This place is happening. Try the Riptide Rye Ale!
Shopping
I want everything from here. Great house and kitchenware. They also have an amazing selection of Pandora.
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Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail
129 Ontario StI want everything from here. Great house and kitchenware. They also have an amazing selection of Pandora.
Small Mart
119 Ontario StThe best little mercantile around. Great store for find that unique gift.
Stratford Antique Warehouse
2977 Forest Road @ Hwy 7/8, RR#4Huge antique store - plan to spend an hour or two discovering treasures.
Kitchen and home store. Make sure you go downtime stores - great deals down there.
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Watson's Chelsea Bazaar
84 Ontario StKitchen and home store. Make sure you go downtime stores - great deals down there.
Family owned chocolate shop! The brittle is amazing.
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Chocolate Barr's Candies
55 George St WFamily owned chocolate shop! The brittle is amazing.
Founded in 1969 by Rheo Thompson today's owners still use the same flawless chocolate recipe. They still make 152 of their products by hand. I love the jellies!
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Rheo Thompson Candies
55 Albert StFounded in 1969 by Rheo Thompson today's owners still use the same flawless chocolate recipe. They still make 152 of their products by hand. I love the jellies!
Everything Else
Gruv
10 Ontario StGreat clothing store for both men and women.
Beautiful 18 hole golf course and driving range. Plus the club house has really good food and a great patio.
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Stratford Country Club
53 Romeo St NBeautiful 18 hole golf course and driving range. Plus the club house has really good food and a great patio.
You are only steps away from a pretty good selection of wine, beer and spirits.
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LCBO
91 Wellington StYou are only steps away from a pretty good selection of wine, beer and spirits.
If you enjoy getting your nails done and want to treat yourself call up Desi at Juve Day Spa. Make sure to book well in advance.
Juve Day Spa
404 Erie StIf you enjoy getting your nails done and want to treat yourself call up Desi at Juve Day Spa. Make sure to book well in advance.
Offering dinners and lunches - this is an experience not to miss if you are staying in town during the months of October to March! http://www.stratfordchef.com
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Stratford Chefs School - Kitchens
136 Ontario StOffering dinners and lunches - this is an experience not to miss if you are staying in town during the months of October to March! http://www.stratfordchef.com
Sightseeing
Totally Spoke'D
29 Ontario StRent your bikes from Joel here!
Enjoy a relaxing tour boat ride along the Avon River. Canoes, Paddleboats and Kayaks are available.
30 York St
30 York StreetEnjoy a relaxing tour boat ride along the Avon River. Canoes, Paddleboats and Kayaks are available.