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Restaurants

Wondering where to eat?

This page contains links to some local restaurants. All within walking distance of the Tom Patterson and Avon/Studio Theatres. Please keep in mind that this information is provided for ease of reference only. Local businesses and their staffs can change often, and the Festival does not endorse or recommend individual businesses. If you are looking for something specific try the directory by dialing 211 on your phone and asking for assistance. If you have a favorite eatery you would like listed here please reach out to our Company Manager. 

*Please note many downtown restaurants are closed on Mondays and sometimes Sundays. Features, Balzac's Coffee and Bentleys are all open seven days a week. Also Skip the Dishes app is available in Stratford and serves many of the larger chain restaurants outside of the downtown core. 

For All Your Downtown Coffee Needs

Revel
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Brch & Wyn

*Turns into a wine bar at night

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Livery Yard
The Livery Yard

An Avon favorite and they offer a discount to Festival staff!

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The Ashborne Cafe

Edison's Coffee Bar moved and rebranded!

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Coffee Culture
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Balzacs
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Lunch Ideas

Sirkel Foods

*Also sell baked goods

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El Cactus Taco Shop
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Soup Surreal

*Hot and Frozen take aways

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General Store

https://mr-kims-sushi-rolls.edan.io/

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Popeyes
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Vegan and Vegetarian Highlights

The Planet Diner
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fresh salad rolls
Bowl Bar
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Grounded

*Limited Hours

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The Little Green Grocery
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Dinner Suggestions

Many of these restaurants have outdoor patios and offer vegetarian options.

Mercer Hall
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wings and beer and nachos
Chuck's Roadhouse

Open till midnight/1pm!

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Bentley's

*Good for large groups

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Pazzo & Cafe Bouffon
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Fosters

*Excellent steak dinner and they serve brunch!

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Curry Zone
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Crisp and Crust Eatery
Crisp and Crust Eatery

Known for great pizza and wings!

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Raja
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Gene's Restaurant
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Breakfast and Brunch

Whatever 75 - Old Man

*Serve lunch and dinner too.

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Joe's Diner
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Features
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Looking for a cool treat?

Make sure to look at shop hours before you go as many of these establishments operate seasonally. 

Angela's Gelato
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JENN & Larry's Ice Cream Shoppe
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Scoopers
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soft serve ice cream with lots of toppings and donuts
La Diperie

*Also serve donuts and cake

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Nightlife

Industry Night at The Bunker Cafe on Sundays, discounted drinks and open stage
picnic tables and twinkly lights
Bru Garden

*Outside seating only. Seasonal Hours

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The Starlight
The Starlight

*Very popular amongst the Acting Company

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man pouring drink at bar
Relic Lobby Bar

*Fabulous drinks and atmosphere. Bring in tacos from next door!

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5 people laughing drinking beer
Chuck's Roadhouse

Open till midnight/1pm, weekday drink specials and half priced apps after 9pm!

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booths and tvs
Bentley's

*Great place to watch the Game and open late!

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beer cans
Jobsite Brewery

*Not open especially late and pizza cut off is early but oh so delicious!

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