Hopefully you’ve had the chance to check out some of those great eateries close to campus! This issue’s theme is date spots! They say university is one of the greatest chances you’ll have in your life to meet great people. Take the time to get to know them, listen to their stories, learn about their hopes and dreams – your university years will pass quickly! Here are five spots which are undoubtedly the best in Waterloo for just that.
Symposium
A great cafe/restaurant located at King St. and Erb St. in Uptown Waterloo, this place has an intimate, comfortable vibe. Topping their daily specials is Thursday’s $40 date night, and Sunday’s 2-for-1 cake slices.
Princess Cinema and Cafe
Head uptown to King St. and Princess St. and hit up Princess Cafe for one of their unreal paninis. Then, cross the street to the original Princess Cinema to catch one of the many films which screen in their vintage theatre. Go online to check the schedule or find one of their flyers which are distributed around uptown that has their monthly screening schedule.
Waterloo Park
Just south of campus, follow the Laurel Trail down past the residences and parking lots into Waterloo Park. On a sunny day, you can wander around the animal farm, walk the boardwalk across along Silver Lake, wander around the Perimeter Institute, and sit and chat under the gazebo in the flower garden.
Marbles
Tucked away just south of uptown, Marbles is a great casual dining restaurant with a warm atmosphere. They serve a variety of meals and have a decent vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free selection as well. It’s a great spot to end up after a walk up and down the Iron Horst Trail, which starts just a few blocks down at Allen St. & Caroline St, and goes all the way down to Victoria Park in Kitchener.
Lotus Tea House
Lotus Tea House is tucked just off King Street in uptown Waterloo. It is owned and operated as a part of a Buddhist organization, which runs their temple just next door. It has a fittingly zen atmosphere which is perfect for a party of two. They serve all vegetarian (and some vegan) meals at reasonable prices, and you have to try a pot of tea from their authentic collection.
That’s all for now!
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