Welcome to the third installment of Ambassadors Say! At St. Jerome's, we understand that you're probably a little bit nervous to start university, even if you're not willing to admit it. We know because we've been in your shoes.
That's why we wanted to share our expertise with you! Now that we all have almost one (or two) years of university completed, we've all learned a lot - about school, about ourselves, and about the SJU community that we're proud to call our home away from home.
Our hope is that with our advice and stories, you'll feel better equipped to tackle university and become an integral part of the St. Jerome's community, just as our Ambassadors have done this year. Consider it our gift to you. Today's question tackles food. Are you hungry? Let's go!
Question 3: What’s your favourite place to eat in Waterloo, either on or off-campus? What do you order when you go there?
Ambassadors Say...
Williams for sure. I love the vegetarian flatbread pizza or waffles – Meaghan
I love going to
Levetto. I always get the Rigatoni. Best Italian food in town. – John
The BEST restaurant in KW is
Lancaster Smokehouse! Their brisket is the best meal you'll ever order. – Brendan
Frat Burger is really good and is rather inexpensive. I usually get whatever the deal of the day is. – Caleb
Mel's Diner is a short walk from campus and their chocolate milkshakes are a staple. I get something different to eat every time I go and so far the eggs benedict are my favourite! – Lauren Pa.
Mel’s Diner is awesome because it’s super close, they have awesome milkshakes, has an awesome atmosphere and is great for hanging out with friends. – Lexie E.
Mel's Diner! Always a burger and shake! – Emma
The girls on my floor and I love to go to Mel's Diner late at night after we are all done our work at the end of the week so we can relax – Lexie M.
Mel's. I mean, our cafeteria is great, but when it's my choice, I automatically turn to Mel's Diner in the University Plaza. As this place is known for their awesome milkshakes, I usually just walk in and ask them to surprise me with a new flavour each time. – Krystle
I love
The Works in Uptown! There are so many kinds of burger combinations. I try to get a different burger each time. – Sarah S.
I love going to The Works in Uptown Waterloo, or Mel's Diner! I usually order any burger with avocados involved, and sweet potato fries! –Bethany
Off campus I really enjoy
Taco Farm. I usually get the taco platter and split it with my friends. – Meredith
Burrito Boyz, always. Anything you'll get there is amazing. - Haley
Not so much a meal place, but
Sweet Dreams Tea Shop is right next to campus and has (in my opinion) the best bubble tea around! – Matteo
I love the sticky toffee pudding at
Beertown! – Jocelyn
Sakura Sushi on King St. All of the sushi is super fresh, my favourite is the "Twin Sushi Roll." – Kaitlyn
Pub on King. It's super affordable and the food is always great! – Diane
You can buy great sushi in the
SLC – and it’s only a two-minute walk from residence! – Cameron
I love the
Yeti Café in Kitchener. It has a really funky atmosphere, cool music, and awesome breakfast/brunch. I usually order the cowgirl sandwich and a latte. – Lauren Pe.
Either
Holy Guacamole for a chicken burrito or
Famoso for a Quattro Formaggi pizza. –Sarah D.
City Café Bakery. They make the best chicken pesto pizza. – Josée-Claire
Symposium Cafe, it’s super relaxed and the hot chocolate is great! - Anna
Cafe 22 has really awesome hot chocolate and cookies. – Clarke
My favourite off-campus place to eat is
Morty's Pub. Monday and Thursday nights are wing nights! I order the Sweet Chili Thai wings. Any sushi place comes in close second to that.-Sadé
Burger King! You'll appreciate their 10 nuggets for $2 too once you get here
– Luke
Bao. I eat anything there. My goal is to try everything on the menu – Hanna
The
SJU cafeteria, since I’m already paying for it. Love the sliders. – Sara