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Curated spots for students, founders, and builders in Canada's tech hub. Food, coffee, work spaces, and more.
106 spots · Waterloo, ON
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106 spots
Pho Dau Bo
Kitchener
Vietnamese pho restaurant
Lazeez Shawarma
University Plaza
Shawarma on the sticks, student favorite
Gol's Lanzhou Noodle
University Plaza
Hand-pulled noodles
Mel's Diner
University Plaza
Classic diner breakfast & burgers
Mozy's Shawarma
University Plaza
Huge portions shawarma
Shinwa
University Plaza
Chinese cuisine
Bao Sandwich Bar
Uptown Waterloo
Asian fusion baos
Kabob Hut
University Plaza
Persian cuisine
Famoso Italian Pizzeria
Uptown Waterloo
Neapolitan pizza
Fresh Burrito
University Plaza
Massive burritos
Pho Anh Vu
University Plaza
Vietnamese pho
Gladiator Burger
Uptown Waterloo
Burgers & more
Exclamation Waterloo
Uptown Waterloo
Japanese restaurant
Mastis Indian RestoBar
Uptown Waterloo
Indian restaurant
Royal Paan
Uptown Waterloo
Indian restaurant
Mr. Puffs
Uptown Waterloo
Dessert shop
Brown Donkatsu
University Plaza
Korean restaurant
Sweet Dreams Teashop
University Plaza
Bubble tea and more
Nuri Village
University Plaza
Korean restaurant
Home Garden Taste of Taiwan
University Plaza
Taiwanese restaurant
Slap Burgers
University Plaza
Burgers and more
Dine Stination
University Plaza
Chinese restaurant
Yunshang Rice Noodle
University Plaza
Chinese restaurant
Hou Kee Chinese Bistro
University Plaza
Chinese restaurant
Tsujiri Waterloo
University Plaza
Japanese restaurant
Gong cha
University Plaza
Bubble tea store
KEN Sushi House
University Plaza
Sushi restaurant
MyungGA
University Plaza
Korean restaurant
Hooland Cafe
University Plaza
Chinese restaurant
Tahini's
University Plaza
Middle Eastern restaurant
Asakusa
University Plaza
Japanese restaurant
Onnuri
University Plaza
Korean restaurant
bbq Chicken Waterloo Central
University Plaza
Korean restaurant
Lily Turkish Cuisine
University Plaza
Turkish restaurant
Yang Yum: Secret Korean Recipe
University Plaza
Korean restaurant
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
University Plaza
Bubble tea and juice
Foodie Fruitie
University Plaza
Asian restaurant
Chef on Call
University Plaza
Fast food restaurant
HomeTaste
University Plaza
Indian restaurant
Grand Trunk Saloon
Downtown Kitchener
Gastropub with local beer
Trio Restaurant
Uptown Waterloo
Upscale pub food
ICON Student Living
UW Campus
Modern student apartments
Blair House
UW Campus
Affordable student rooms
Preston House
Uptown Waterloo
Budget student housing
Sage Lofts
Northdale
Student apartments
UW Place
UW Campus
On-campus residence
Waterloo Public Library
Waterloo
Public library
DC Library (UW)
UW Campus
University library, 24/7 during exams
Communitech Hub
Downtown Kitchener
Tech community hub
E5
UW Campus
Engineering building study space
SLC (Student Life Centre)
UW Campus
Student center with tables
QNC (Quantum Nano)
UW Campus
Quiet study spaces
Dana Porter Library (UW)
UW Campus
Main campus library, multiple floors
Hagey Hall
UW Campus
Arts building with study areas
SJU (St. Jerome's)
UW Campus
Quiet federated university building
EV3 (Environment 3)
UW Campus
Environment building study space
STC (Science Teaching Complex)
UW Campus
Science building with open areas
MC (Mathematics and Computer)
UW Campus
Math building, Comfy Lounge
M3 (Mathematics 3)
UW Campus
Newer math building study spots
E7 (Engineering 7)
UW Campus
Modern engineering building
Williams Fresh Cafe
University Plaza
Local chain, good wifi
Balzac's Kitchener
Downtown Kitchener
Artisan coffee
Death Valley's Little Brother
Uptown Waterloo
Cozy small batch roaster
Tim Hortons - SLC
UW Campus, Various
Tim Hortons in Student Life Centre
Starbucks - Columbia
University Plaza, Various
Starbucks near Columbia
Matter of Taste
Downtown Kitchener
Cafe in Duke Food Block
Smile Tiger
Kitchener
Specialty roaster
The Yeti Cafe
Downtown Kitchener
Cozy cafe with specialty coffee
Environmental Studies Coffee Shop
UW Campus
On-campus cafe in Environment building
Ev3rgreen Cafe
UW Campus
Campus cafe with fresh options
Liquid Assets Cafe
UW Campus
Popular campus coffee spot
Browsers Cafe
UW Campus
Campus cafe in Dana Porter Library
The Funcken Café
UW Campus
Cozy campus cafe
Starbucks - SLC
UW Campus, Various
Starbucks in Student Life Centre
Starbucks
UW Campus, Various
Starbucks near campus
Tim Hortons - East Campus
UW Campus, Various
Tim Hortons on Columbia St
Tim Hortons - Columbia
University Plaza, Various
Tim Hortons near campus
Tim Hortons - SCH
UW Campus, Various
Tim Hortons in Uptown
Math C&D
UW Campus
Coffee & donuts in MC building
Science C&D
UW Campus
Coffee & donuts in Science building
Velocity
Downtown Kitchener
UW's startup incubator, top in Canada
Communitech
Downtown Kitchener
Regional tech hub and accelerator
Next 36/Next AI
Virtual
For Canadian entrepreneurs
GreenHouse
UW Campus
Social impact incubator
Concept
UW Campus
UW startup pitch competition
PAC (Physical Activities Complex)
UW Campus
UW gym, students included in fees
CIF (Columbia Icefield)
UW Campus
Newer UW fitness facility
GoodLife Fitness
Uptown Waterloo
Weber St N & Columbia St E location
Fit4Less
Various
Budget gym option
Movati Athletic
Waterloo
Premium athletic club
YMCA Waterloo
Waterloo
Community fitness center
Waterloo Park
Uptown Waterloo
Running trails and outdoor space
RIM Park
Waterloo
Public rec facility
Bomber (UW)
UW Campus
On-campus student pub
Ethel's Lounge
Uptown Waterloo
Live music venue
Abe Erb
Uptown Waterloo
Local craft brewery
Beertown
Uptown Waterloo
Craft beer selection
Sobeys
Various
Full grocery store
Food Basics
Various
Budget grocery
No Frills
Various
Discount grocery store
Costco
Waterloo
Bulk shopping
T&T Supermarket
Waterloo
Asian grocery
Vincenzo's
Uptown Waterloo
Specialty & Italian foods
Walmart Supercentre
Various
One-stop shop
Zehrs
Various
Full-service grocery
Kitchener Market
Downtown Kitchener
Farmers market, Saturdays