Park Eatery in Guelph

294 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3W3, Canada

★★★★★
(551 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Park Eatery is a neighbourhood restaurant, bottle shop and small grocery that offers house-smoked meats, burgers, and soups all made from scratch with a wide selection of local beers, ciders, and wines. Operating from a location that has been serving authentic, great tasting meals to the neighbourhood since 1890, it keeps an eye to the future by maintaining a carbon neutral output, supporting a living wage and providing health benefits to all full-time employees. Eat In • Take Out • Catering

Website
parkeatery.ca
Address
294 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3W3, Canada
Plus Code
HP2V+35 Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
10 AM–9 PM
Sunday
10 AM–8 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
551 reviews

Most Mentioned

brisket (61) living wage (24) milkshakes (22) brunch (19) pulled pork (17) chowder (11) smoked (11) trout (8) turkey (8) piri piri (6)
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★★★★
December 15, 2024

It was lovely! Ordered the brisket. It was melt on your mouth soft but had good amount of fat. Fries were delicious.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

We ate here last night for the first time and loved it. The burgers were homemade and delicious, the brisket was tasty and tender (although I think I would add a side of gravy next time as its served with a mustard which is nice but after tasting the gravy I was wishing I had some with mine). My daughter upgraded her side of fries to a poutine made with brisket gravy it was delish! Service was friendly. We would definitely return.

★★★★★
October 26, 2024

Went with my family to celebrate two of our birthdays. Was a great experience. I got the pulled pork and the smoked chicken chowder. The pulled pork was wonderful and the fries it came with are some of the best I've had in a long time. The soup was also very flavourful and enjoyable. I also tried some of the brisket from my family members' meals and it was great! Juicy and perfectly tender. I ended the meal with the chocolate brownie ice cream sundae and also enjoyed it a lot. Left quite full and satisfied. A very enjoyable and tasty meal! Will definitely be going back soon!

October 6, 2024

Just had dinner there with friends. Ordered a chicken club sandwich .. accompanied by a nice bundle of dark hair.. inside my sandwich. Sent it back. I was offered a $10 voucher for next time.(seriously??) The waitress reminded us she did not charge me for the meal I did not eat.. and sent a plate of fries.

★★★★★
September 29, 2024

Good food, great service and atmosphere. Everything we tried was on par and on time. Thank you.

★★★★★
September 26, 2024

My husband and I went for an early dinner. The waitress was friendly and kind. They have a great menu and the fries are perfectly crisp - I could have filled up on those alone! We also ordered the premium milkshakes that were incredible. A definite must try!

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

Had brunch today brisket sandwich 😋,my lady had the breakfast burger .Awesome food great service from Chanel.Highly recommended.

February 8, 2024

We were genuinely excited to try Park Eatery after hearing a lot of great things about this place, but we were sorely disappointed with our experience. It’s a cute resto - but that’s about it for the positives. We arrived early at the start of dinner service, only a few tables seated but service was incredibly slow. It took us 20 mins just to order and by the 1 hr mark we only had our apps. We finally got our mains at the 1.5 hr mark. Even after the long wait the food wasn’t even good. Our falafels were overcooked and under-seasoned, the park burger was dense and grainy, and the brisket was cold and dry. Both the coleslaw and side salad also had virtually no seasoning nor acidity to them. They forgot the sweet potato fries for our side and when they arrived, they were limp. It was a very disappointing dinner; we will not be returning and recommend you avoid gambling with your hard earned money on a meal here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Food was excellent, well prepared and they were accommodating to Gluten Free foods. Cosy atmosphere. Menu excellent and plenty of choice and reasonable.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

This place is a little hidden gem so glad we gave it a chance, definitely will be going back.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Went to Park Eatery for a last minute dinner. It was excellent food and service. Hoping this spot remains a neighbour staple.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Great staff and menu selection! Its a bit tight in there but that adds to the atmosphere. Especially on a cold snowy day.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Super friendly staff I actually thought they knew who I was with, delicious food and amazing gluten free options. Overall just super great space people and food

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

A lot of pickled items, not my personal taste. Not a lot of appetizing vegetarian options. You should have a veggie and non veg quiche option :( Seating area is cute but very small. I liked the atmosphere.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Went to support Movember and the Burger for their support was interesting, yet not the toppings of choice. It was a large Burger. It was cooked fine, yet I like my burger just past pink to have more moisture than it had. Service was very slow, and didn t get everything I ordered. Yet I didn t really need a second beer

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very loud hard to have a conversation sound buffers to contain nose of conversation.Service excellent.

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I just don t enjoy the food here. I have been 1-2 times. The service is great.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Me and my wife stumbled upon this place during a drive through Guelph. I do not write many restaurant reviews, however, this exceptional jem deserves many. Everything is very authenticitly home made. Food is amazing and staff are also amazing.

★★★
October 22, 2024

I recently ordered the Thanksgiving dinner the portion of the entire dinner fit on a sandwich plate. I received 1 small piece of turkey and a piece of cartilage!!! With tax the dinner came to 47.00 never again!!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Out of town. Stopped in and had a great dinner. Service was great. And a friendly welcome. Will be back.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Honestly, with the cost of eating out these days, its hard to find a place worth the expense! However, Parks is more than well worth it. A very cute artisanal restaurant that makes you feel at home. Super tasty food, and exceptional service! The trout sando was delicious; a large well well-seasoned/battered piece sandwiched between a soft brioche bun, whats not to love? Especially when its served with crispy french fries! The fire goddess bowl with smoked brisket was also a fav; it will leave your tummy full and your tastebuds satiated. So many more goodies to try on the menu, I will certainly be back! Keep up the great work!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Found this restaurant by accident, but what an amazingly wonderful accident!! Homemade soup, homemade everything!! They are very accommodating with allergies. Customer service was top notch. Dietary restrictions: Allergies Kid-friendliness: High chairs are available if needed Wheelchair accessibility: Come in through in outdoor patio.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Amaz-balls

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

This place is a gem! Weve tried brunch and dinner and even some take out cookies (vegan and regular) and it never disappoints! If youre looking for fresh ingredients and homemade bread, give this place a try! The brisket and pulled pork is unreal!

★★
August 22, 2024

In the past we have had all great meals here. It was a fav when we lived in Guelph. Today we showed up with our kids right as the lunch rush on a Tuesday was coming to an end. It took a really long time to be able to order our food, then the food took a really long time to come, then when it came the fries were cold and the burgers were dry. Not sure we will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellemt food and a great local restaurant with a small outdoor patio .

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Omg so so so delicious! Get the brisket sandwich.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

There were rumors floating around the interwebs declaring that Park had the best burgers in Guelph. After, finally, stopping to check it out, I can assure you these are not rumors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Was passing through Guelph and passed this place, glad we stopped! Food was great! had the brisket dinner with the sweet potato wedges it was amazing Also got the pulled pork dinner which was good not a 5 star meal but good none the less Called the order in for take out which was quick and fresh place looked real clean and organized as well! Only thing I would of liked was a bit bigger quantity of food but overall very happy would return

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Visiting Guelph from Waterloo over the weekend and the service standard is so much higher here. This place was our last stop and really impressed me most of all with the fast service, delicious food and friendly atmosphere. Makes me want to move here. Great job!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Was intrigued by the fish sandwich which I never usually partake in, but it was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We went for brunch on the weekend and really enjoyed our meals. One of us had a vegetable bowl, the other had the trout - an unusual but great brunch option! The food was fresh and tasty, and served with a smile. We will return, and highly recommend the Park Eatery. Vegetarian options: Lots of options available. Parking: There is a small free parking lot at the back of the restaurant. The sidewalk in the area is very uneven, so difficult for people with mobility or vision issues.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

My girlfriend and I left there vowing never to return. Overall the experience was not horrible. The service, atmosphere and cleanliness were as good as most places like that. The food was the problem. Everything was far too salty. The fries looked like they had been individually dipped in salt. The sauces almost made us gag. I ate as much as my stomach could take, which was less than 1/2 my order. The waitress offered to replace my meal, but we were pressed for time and could not wait for that. We wont be back. When you pay those prices for burgers and such I expect way better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This place is a hidden gem. It kind of reminds you of sitting around the table with the family when you were a kid. The food was excellent. I had soup and it had good size pieces of roasted chicken. It came with a tea biscuit. It was so delicious I ordered 4 to go. I was worried about parking downtown but was delighted to find they have their own parking lot.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Nice little spot for a meal. The service was quite good and our server was very attentive and pleasant with our little girl. My main critique is just that I find the food mediocre. Its decently prepared but just kind of lackluster. The fries were fine and the brisket was also just fine, but neither were super generous. The coleslaw is how I like it, with a vinegar rather than creamy, but had almost no flavour. Id like to give higher marks to a good local business, but every time we eat here or order takeout the food is never quite as good as wed like it to be.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Friendly faces, warm welcomes, and great food! 1st time going there. Asked for recommendations and the girl serving me recommended the house Iced tea and the brisket sandwich. *Chefs kiss* soo good! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food, awesome staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Usually my Friday evening take out go to for a very good reason. Never been disappointed by the Park team!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. Staff is paid a living wage. Reasonably priced.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Just came back from Park Eatery , for a second try (the first visit was so-so). I had a chimichurri chicken sandwich and my wife had a chicken club sandwich We both were extremely deceived. There were not even 2 onces of chicken in both sandwiches, the fries are precooked fries and the brisket gravy was horribly too salty and way overpriced ($2,50 for a 2 oz serving). I always give a second chance but you burned your chance

May 22, 2024

So, just returned home from our Brunch at Park Eatery. Weve frequented Park many times, starting when they first opened up. Our first visit was pretty good(ish), but they needed to work out some kinks in the Service and Food, which is to be expected. Ive been dining out for over 40 years and really enjoy doing so. Never have I given a bad review as its an extremely hard business and so many things can go wrong that are out of your control. Ive had plenty of bad experiences in restaurants over the decades, but having deep rooted ties in this industry, I will never give a bad review out of pure respect and admiration for all those that work within. Until now. Today we walked in, and as expected, had a bit of a wait to be seated. Luckily, three seats were available at the front to wait for a table to open up. Great, order some coffees and chill until our table is ready. Only a half hour, no big deal. Problem is, 3 sets of people walk in after weve been sitting for ten minutes, one sits in the front gets her coffee....another walks in a few minutes later, gets his coffee to go and a third couple walk in get their coffees and sit at the front and wait for their table. We looked at each other stunned. It really wasnt that busy in there. Politely get up and ask, Im sorry, were still waiting for our coffees. Strike one. Twenty minutes go by and our coffees show up. Get seated, order our food which included 2 orders of Eggs Benedict. One order had hard boiled eggs instead of poached. This is what makes Eggs Bennie, well....Eggs Bennie. Strike two. Again, politely let the server know when she came over to check on our first bites that one order had hard boiled eggs. She did offer to take them back to the kitchen, but not wanting to wait for another order, we simply said, Thats OK, if you could let the kitchen know what happened so they can keep an eye on subsequent orders. So were waiting for our bill and I noticed someone in the kitchen walk by and politely called him over that one order had hard boiled eggs instead of poached, his response...OK. What? No apology? Strike three. Now, back to my life in this industry. The bill comes, that hard boiled egg order is on the bill. If that happened in most restaurants, youd get an apology and that one item on the order would be comped. Is there a strike four?

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Cold patio

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This is my favorite place. I love their uniqueness with the flower murals, the cute mismatched dinnerware, they always have a great playlist going, only place I ever hear Cake playing. The service and staff are great. The washrooms are so tidy. Did I mention they have the best brisket in town??? It melts in your mouth good. My favorite is the smoked chicken dinner. Or get the best of both with a platter. Yum.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Love this spot. Burnt end brisket poutine is a must try. Great food, staff and atmosphere. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Ive lived in Guelph for 8 years now and for some reason never ate at Park Eatery until last month. Im really sorry it took me so long to figure it out. Food is really excellent and the service was both super friendly and professional. This is now my #1 go-to place for beer and burgers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

My food was delicious and it was very kid friendly without being a place for kids. There was a cool vibe and plenty of parking.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Food was delicious!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Wonderful little place

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I think this is my favorite restaurant in Guelph

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

When entering the place the server greeting us was very friendly. The food was top notch and plentiful. The price was very reasonable for the amount of great food you received. I will definitely be back and would highly recommend this place for your next restaurant to try.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The food and atmosphere are great. The service is excellent. Well worth the visit. The milkshakes are so tasty. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Cant say enough great things about this place. Went there to grab a meal with a friend, she highly recommended it. First impressions, Its small and cozy. The servers are super friendly. The menu is vast and can feed any dietary restriction. But, TRY the Milkshakes if you can!! I will be returning again this week. Thanks for the amazing food and amazing service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Would highly recommend to all BBQ lovers. Brisket sandwich was succulent and properly seasoned. The poutine was also good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great place, we took our grandsons there for lunch and it was brunch. Nice selection of meals. Very nice cosy place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Our first time and I was very surprised at the atmosphere and very varied menu. Chocolate milk shake was great beverage choice. Server was polite and food selection was quick in arriving.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Very nice ladies working at the time, the food was delicious it could have been larger portions. Nonetheless great food.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

I just wanted to find a local place to purchase some treats for my hairdresser. Oh my god, all the treats on the counter were not only DELICIOUS, but were portioned and fairly priced. I will be coming back on my next visit to Guelph FO SURE! Also, a fantastic selection of artisan alcoholic and NON alcoholic beverages. What a wonderful place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Had a great vegetarian eggs Benedict! Great milkshake! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We used their catering service, and the group was very happy with the food. Katie at Park Eatery did a great job with the food selection, and the delivery was right on time!

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Always a charming experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a lovely place! Welcoming, informed staff, and delicious food! I recommend the pork belly sandwich; my wife waxed lyrical about the soup and salad combo, and my son had the brisket and declared himself to be a certified brisket lover! Milk shake was great too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Staff very incredibly friendly and welcoming. Food was fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I usually prefer tropical flavours like Thai, so I was pleasantly surprised at this restaurant. I had the beef brisket with a super salad and coleslaw. The super salad and coleslaw were pretty colourful, and the brisket was as good as youd expect.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely incredible meal & service! Cant wait to go back

December 22, 2023

Usually love this place. Called for a take out order. Was answered right away and put on hold. Waited over 6 mins on hold before I hung up. I used to work in restaurants if someone waited five mins for a drink it was considered unacceptable. How is it okay to leave someone on hold that long? I took my business elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got together with the girls and we wanted to support local...Park Eatery was the perfect place. Brunch was fabulous Look forward to next time

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Do yourself a favor and grab a park burger! Hands down best burger in town- possibly best burger we ve had in our life! Service is always wonderful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food, cheerful & helpful staff, good sized portions. Wine & other adult beverages available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was thrilled to find out they have gluten free bread alternatives and a dedicated fryer. I ordered the chicken club and it was delicious! I m already planning when I can go back to Park Eatery. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bread, dedicated fryers

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was excellent and awesome service, over All we very much enjoyed it Parking: More space

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such a lovely place!! The food was super delicious and all the staff were really nice. Beautifully decorated too!! Really loved seeing the grocery ledger pages from 1902 on the walls. Will definitely return!! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice quite place, but Coffee was too strong... little pricey.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So cute! My partner and I had a lovely lunch in the intimate dining room. I had a brisket sandwich with a pint of Waterloo beer, and my partner had the pulled pork sandwich with a beer as well. The side gravy came in a tea cup, which was very fun! The ambiance is artsy and eclectic with country inspiration. The bottle shop offers local beers, Ontario wines, pastas, sauces, jams, and books. If you are looking for a fun, intimate dining experience, look no further. Stop in! Park Eatery is a Living Wage employer.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our go-to spot! Food is always great. MIlkshakes and burgers amazing. And those biscuits are heavenly!!! Delicious desserts you can take home too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have had an awesome experience visiting today while stopping by with our quick lunch before our class started!!! We specifically have found this restaurant with a lot of good reviews and have forgot about Sundays customers lining up for brunches!!! We have ordered our take out with our coffee and able to find a nice seating area to enjoy our meals!!! The friendly frontline staffs able to bring us the takeout within 15 mins and we have had our best coffee of our week as well . We definitely recommend this restaurant to all our friends in GTA and asking them to make a visit while visiting Guelph and For sure, we will make our visit again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little find while driving by. Other than the fact I got charged for to go sauce deff 5 Was so good I forgot to take a pic Food

December 22, 2023

Please add vegan options so everyone in my family can eat here. Vegetarian options: No vegan options. Food : 1/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Mmmmm

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing!!!!Had the Fire Goddess Bowl- so delicious. Tons of food!!!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It is sad how much this restaurant has declined in both the food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wow, what a gem. Amazing burger and plenty of unique, healthy food. Parking: Lots of room in the back Food : 5/5 |

★★
December 22, 2023

Was disappointed how small/thin the brisket sandwich was. Only one piece of meat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pretty good

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Stopped in for the first time today and it was wonderful! Chanelle was so sweet, the food, drinks & service were 10/10. Cant recommend this place enough!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good, well-made food but nothing spectacular. Not organized on a busy brunch morning. Wait times can greatly vary it seems so not really sure what to expect. Food came out of kitchen fast but not hot. Simple things like greeting customers, being honest, providing water, smiling - was not the greatest experience. Overall just okay.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our server was wonderful. Milkshakes delicious. I had the brisket meal. The brisket was very good. I wasnt thrilled with the fries. I would have preferred mashed potatoes but they dont have them. We had a cup of soup and it actually comes in a cup! Soup was great too. I would go back although I do wish they had mashed potatoes.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent all around

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Took my wife out for a birthday lunch. Great food, as always! Great service as well.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Stopped in after a trip to St Jacob s. Wonderful food and a great atmosphere. Our server was so friendly. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, went after going to the bakery across the street with a friend and it did not disappoint. They carry non-alcoholic sparkling cider thats kind of hard to find, and its so delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food. Really. Might be busy on weekends and taking order could be slow. Dont get there super hungry. Black coffee is refilled.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice patio (although a bit of traffic noise). Good beer selection. Quick and friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Thank you for making us delicious birthday sundaes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Park Eatery has a great atmosphere, the cooks in the kitchen are amazing and the service is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This restaurant has great food! Really enjoyed the.power salad. My friends had the brisket and burgers and loved them. Our waitress was very friendly and tentative. Parking: They have parking but if the restaurant is busy it might be full.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The waitresses are so nice here. Beautiful service. And awesome food. Thank you so much for a great birthday dinner. XO.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had the brisket Benedict and the smores latte which was very good. When we arrived the dining room was full but after a short wait we got in. The place has a nice old timey vibe. I was happy to see they are a Living Wage Employer, but I have to reserve a star because the payment machine is still asking for tips which always degrades the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything I have tried on the menu has been excellent. Love the Applewood smoked chicken and the brisket. Service is always fantastic. Equally as good as takeout which is rare.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this little BBQ restaurant. I have been here for eat in and takeout several times and the food is always delicious. The staff are great, the atmosphere is quaint and the food has always been very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

OMG The brisket is so tender. Reminds me of my boyfriends cheeks.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cozy spot great food the brisket and pulled pork are phenomenal!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this place as a go-to for hearty local comfort food. While I have no reference of what a proper Texas brisket is, this is one of the best Ive personally had and Ive come back for it. Even the side fries are of the highest quality and seem hand cut and fresh fried. Service had always been kind and knowledgeable the first two times, unfortunately the last time was a clear disappointment. Our server had absolutely no clue what the current beers on tap were, and had to go back and ask the kitchen for the list. When she returned and listed brand names off, I asked what type of beer one she listed was, she looked embarrassed and motioned she had to go back and ask again. I decided to help put her out of her misery by just going with the Welly pilsner to make the interaction less gruelling for everyone at the table. A forgivable mistake for someone new, but very frustrating when I was looking forward to trying your fresh taps and was unable to, otherwise have to wait another 5mins to simply be told whats an IPA or whats a sour. After getting our drinks, and having spent nearly 15mins reviewing the menu at his point, we happily went to order our brisket mains, only to then have our server once again turn red and embarrassingly admit they werent serving that today. The item I intentionally took my family to this place for, otherwise would have returned back at a later date to enjoy it had we known... Well when shes taking our order, were kinda locked in, so we decided to just take whatever was available and quickly go with mushroom melt burgers and cuban sandwiches. Great, not what we came for, but I guess itll do. Sure, the burgers and sandwiches were good quality, but it was a huge disappointment to be let down in BOTH the beer and food I intentionally brought guests to your establishment for. Will I return, hopefully someday, but please train your staff better because that poor interaction took your establishment from a 9/10 to a 6/10 in my books. Cheers.

December 22, 2023

Very disappointed with the service, rude and disrespected. I was with my granddaughter age 6, after dinner the waitress came to our table lowered herself down and whispered something to my granddaughter while handling her a small bag. She never asked my permission, acted like I wasnt even there, she gave her two cookies, no idea why, she had no right, took me by surprise, the more I thought about it the angrier I got. It was noisy there and sitting across of me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: They have limited vegetarian options but the one that I had, the zucchini sandwich, was great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The workers were so so nice! Really cute place and the food was really great. Was my first time going but will definitely go again, found my new favourite spot lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was delicious! The chicken club is amazing, so is the brisket. The staff is very nice and helpful. I like the home atmosphere of the establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot! Had the brisket sandwich which was excellent! They have a large selection of drinks for purchase in the store. Grabbed the Gingerbug original ginger beer. Certified organic and delicious! We will definitely be recommending this place! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got take out here on a Friday night. We both had the bacon cheeseburger with fries. It was one of the best burgers Ive ever had and the fries were done to perfection. Looking forward to going back and trying something new.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great local eatery with a friendly, casual atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love it here. The decor is unique and inviting. The bowl option I had was very good and the trout incredibly delicious. The flour less brownie is dense, dark and a generous portion (enough for two people). Our server was excellent!!! Vegetarian options: A number of vegetarian options but always nice to see more

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

How is it possible that every visit is better than the last?! Today I went in with my kids for an early dinner. We started off being given a phenomenal milk shake that had made for an insta story. She offered it to us on the house and boy was it incredible. Our food arrived in good time, piping hot and dropped to us by a wonderful server. She was attentive, kind and also non intrusive to our conversation. All three meals were delicious. We can not wait to come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Try the brisket hash, really good. Nice place for Brunch. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was excellent.. the service was excellent cannot wait to return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had the platter with two proteins and got the brisket and pulled pork, and both were excellent. Our server, Steven, was one of the better servers Ive ever had, being available when needed, but not interrupting date night, and was helpful with our menu questions, making some great suggestions. The contact tracing was easy and the menu was great. The beer came in a frozen mug which was delightful on a super hot afternoon. The neighbourhood group of restaurants are our favorite in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We enjoyed the turkey dinner a lot. Tasty, nice and hot. The mashed potatoes were delightful. Sufficient parking and staff very friendly. We will be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive had meals that have completely satisfied me and obliterated any self esteem of my cooking. What ingredient am I missing in my own pursuits? Taste? They have it here. Today will be my fourth time dining in. -Brisket poutine, pickled butternut squash, cornbread

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Seriously the best brisket in town. I m addicted, help!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I live three hours away and, was in the area for an event, but I will drive to Guelph just to eat here again.

★★
December 22, 2023

Atmosphere is great! Super cute eclectic decor. Food, disappointing. My eggs had a pool of grease on them. Double smoked bacon is code for burnt morsels of pork. The salad had so much dressing on it that it arrived soggy and slimy. My partners brisket Benny was better. The brisket left much to be desired, however the eggs were poached beautifully and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. Waitress did not check back in with us for the entire duration of our meal - the lack of service was a surprise as they have a small dining room, and many staff working. If we were to return, would likely be for cocktails only as they have some interesting options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Brisket Burnt Ends Poutine. The trout sandwich was delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly service. Next time, I am trying their Cuban Sandwich Food : 5/5

★★★
December 22, 2023

Food is good, but portions are too small for the price

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great unique wholesome food, community minded and they care about their employees!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Every Christmas our company orders their food for Christmas and it is delicious. I look forward to it every year.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I shouldn t rate this place 5 stars simply because I will never be able to enjoy my coffee and brisket sandwich anywhere else as much as I did here, it is just that good. Coffee is fantastic, and I can die happily after that brisket! 100% would recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing staff and great products

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The brisket and the trout are very delicious, as are the sides. My first time ordering from Park Eatery and Im so happy to support a business that belongs to the living wage network. Ill definitely order from them again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A unique place! A combination of restaurant and general store with a historical air. Friendly staff, good food, and good service for a delightful dining experience. Cant beat that!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and service, And good beer too! The burgers are outstanding, we also had the soup of the day (cheesy potato - delicious!) and the salmon plate (cornmeal breading was very tasty). Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Unreal food. Amazing quality. Highly recommend to all.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Chicken chowder was excellent. Perfect winter warmer.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I love the atmosphere of Park Eatery. The dining room is decorated so beautifully. The brunch is delicious and they have many caffeinated beverages to choose from. The service was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great pulled pork

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had it for the first time and OMG so amazingly good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lovely staff and service, great portions and delicious food. Highly recommend the trout and eggs brunch meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is fantastic

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I love this spot. Cheap frosted mug beers, classic picturesque milkshakes, quality brunch. Great spot to bring someone new to the city.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fresh ingredients, local beer selection and great service will come back again for brunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is incredible. Fresh, healthy and fully of flavour. The vibe takes you back in time to the old time grocer and the team makes you feel so connected feeling. A must visit and dine (take in or take out) if you live in Guelph or are visiting. Also the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies are incredible! Thanks for the great food and experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food. Not you average breakfast options, but worth trying their combinations. Love the environment, good service and very tasty food for a fair price. If you are looking for something a bit different than the usual, you MUST go. A gem in Guelph!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Oh so delicious! Love, love, love the pork belly dinner!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great Service Tasty/Juicy Burger Lovely Restaurant Burger Queen

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had the brisket sandwich and was thoroughly impressed! Great service too, Highly recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We.went out looking for a nice soup and sandwich for lunch and PARK EATERY didnt disappoint, the brisket sandwich was one of the best Ive had and the chicken chowder soup was homemade and delicious Go here for food, its so good. I would of 5 but the place was alittle cold with most patrons wearing a light coat.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pulled pork was very good, the BBQ sauce it came with had a good bite. Fries were tasty, reminded me of home cooked fries from the farm. The Brisket however was too dry. I ve had brisket from the heart of BBQ country in the States and it s moist and tender. This tasted more like slices of burnt ends than brisket. Slaw was bland. Have to be honest, I had hoped for better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Loved this spot. Great service, food and staff. Lovely little patio and space inside too.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was delicious ..best brisket Ive ever had..delicious pulled pork..best pickles ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Yum

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Tasty dinner! Friendly servers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

What a great find! Brisket & Pork Belly was fantastic.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

After an interaction with confrontational guests, the staff did a very professional job of defusing the situation. Someones meal was late to the table, but the staff did not charge them for any of the meals they had eaten. The guests were asked to leave after verbally abusing a member of the staff, but refused. Overall, a very safe and welcoming establishment. And of course I have to mention their delicious food! 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love Park!! The food is awesome and the kids meals are huge!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

1st visit. The food was wonderful.and service was excellent. I.will be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Just had a great supper at Park Eatery! And we received kind and efficient service from Alex .she is new to Park Eatery but is doing a wonderful job. Thank you Alex!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best quiche I ve ever had. Great service and excellent vibe. The food is amazing as well. All around great m

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Walked in on a whim, and dont regret it one bit. The menu was small, but I like that . everything sounded delicious. Most items are under 20 bucks. I got the park burger..amazing! The Beef was juicy and delicious. Generous helping of perfectly salted fries. My wife got the half bbq chicken with a heap of fries and the coleslaw! Oh man...I rarely eat the stuff , but parks coleslaw is amazing. Both our meals came in under ten minutes. Service was great. Definitely want to try everything on their menu. Thank you Park Eatery

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food. Nice atmosphere and great customer service. Will be going back soon!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

One of the best sandwiches I have ever had / polite staff and awesome food. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food and service is always top notch. Even when slammed they try and get you a meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Just go to this restaurant the food was great the service was great the cooks sure know there business I would good again not to mention the patio and desserts and coffee what more cam I say this place deserve a A+

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The milkshakes are divine. Parking: Lots of parking

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little place. Wonderful service, amazing burger and fries. Parking: Lots in the back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food, always at Park Eatery.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cute little restaurant located in a building with a tonne of history. Excellent, fresh food that came piping hot and full of flavour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The chicken club from here is top notch

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and food. I tried the soup with salad and a side of smoked beef, it was the best meal I had in months.

December 22, 2022

Worst customer service experience ever! We called one week ahead of thanks giving to make a reservation for the turkey dinner to dine in. We were extremely clear that we are coming for the turkey dinner. On the day before, we called to confirm the reservation. Again, it was very clearly communicated that we are coming for the turkey dinner and they confirmed again on their end. We drove from another city and arrived just to be told that turkey dinner is for pickup only and we should have prepaid for it!!! The person who took the reservation then came and said she remembers the phone calls but there is nothing she can do as they sold out, without even explaining how the hell she failed to communicate our reservation properly to the kitchen in the first place! I am really baffled by the incompetency and negligence!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing cheddar biscuits on a bright autumn day. Doesnt get any better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absolutely delish. 10/10 would recommend. You thought unicorns weren t real, well now they are. Come have the best meal of your life.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Probably my favourite restaurant in Guelph. Ive had almost everything on the menu and I love it all, although my favourite is probably the Park Burger. The staff are super friendly as well!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wow. Just wow. Today was my first visit and where do I start . The extremely friendly and helpful staff is just the start. The food itself is fresh and screams being made from scratch by a creative and talented chef. The tomato soup is delicious with delightful seasoning. The seasonal salad has delightful additions that raise it above the typical salad. The burnt end poutine was very delicious and the brisket platter was tender and bursting with flavour. The birch beer was a great and complimentary touch. Finally, the Sammy was filled with a high quality of ice cream surrounded by amazing and obviously home-made chocolate chip cookies. If I could I would leave a higher score

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fantastic place !! I strongly recommend for everyone and every taste!! A very cozy place, huge selection of beers, great menu, desserts to die for and an amazing service (the waitress was perfect)

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always a nice experience when I m visiting Guelph

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My wife and I had an excellent brunch on Sunday. I enjoyed my pork belly sandwich and the chicken corn chowder was tasty. They serve the best homefries in the city, perfectly crispy outside and almost fluffy inside. Well definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I have been to This restaurant a couple of times now and it is nothing short of amazing. We were looking for something different, something with more character and that just gives a more intimate feeling- Park Eatery has it! The food is great and the staff are so friendly. Each time we ve gone we ve had Liv as our server- such a sweet sweet human being. Truly personable and friendly. Love this place- it s the perfect hole in the wall restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best BBQ in Guelph. Great sides.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love it, wonderful food, great staff,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the things I look for in a restaurant is consistency. Ever time I have been to Park Eatery the service from the staff has been amazing. Not sure her name but the girl with the Alice tattoo is great. And the food much like the service has been consistently phenomenal. I typically try the sandwich special and have never been let down.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Been to this restaurant 4 times so far, and food had been delicious each time. I need to eat gluten free and their gluten free buns taste great, and they take care to avoid cross contamination. Their milkshakes are the best in Guelph. Staff are very kind. Went for a birthday dinner and they gave me a $10 voucher for their restaurant that could be applied to a few others in Guelph as well. Will definitely be back. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

From the BOH to the FOH this place is a hidden spot you all have to check out everything made in house..Great Cook as well our Server was Super Friendly.... Ive been in this industry for 40yrs Ive never had such a comfortable, relaxing quaint little place to eat at.. We will definitely be coming back looking forward to eating out on their patio in nicer weather.. Both the young ladies that helped were named Alex. To all Staff keep up the excellent work..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lovely food, people and atmosphere! Excited to go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great service and really tasty food. Only real complaint is that there coleslaw doesnt live up to the flavours of everything else.

★★★
December 22, 2021

Ordered the french toast and parfait; parfait was fine, but french toast was dry and the bread used was just store bought sliced bread. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere, so three stars total.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Grear service, food, and beer selection!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Expensive for slightly above average food. Hot cider was over spiced and the whiskey used wasn t good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent service, friendly waitress. I had the brisket, plenty to eat and delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food is absolutely delicious!!! My husband and I had take away for the first time last evening. The food was stil hot when we arrived home (a remarkable feat for the restaurant industry), the super salad was crunchy and fresh with every single morsel just right. The peameal sandwich was juicy and flavourful alongside well seasoned, crispy fries! Sadly, after many dissatisfying take away experiences over the pandemic, THANK YOU for a memorable meal!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing service, well priced, and great beer served super cold and well portioned. Loved the aioli dipping sauce. My only critique is that I wanted my brisket sandwich to be saucy! Still tasty though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, and nice atmosphere. Service is good and prices are reasonable. Good place for lunch with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

One of my regular places to eat. I love the vegetarian options.