48 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Waterloo

“first time ordering and WOW. the fries were perfectly golden and crisp, the Philly steak sandwich was so tender and perfect. Definitely one of my new favourite places in KW“

“There's a good reason this place has such consistently high reviews:
It's religiously good.

Tried for the first time today, had an OG Cheese Burger and a chocolate caramel shake.

The burger had ludicrously amazing flavour, everything blended perfectly. I got mine Jarge Style which is similar to ordering Animal Style, the patty is smashed with yellow mustard and topped with sauteed onions and special sauce. If you are worried about a burger that will fall apart in your hands and you need to revert to true caveman methods of eating your burger (like a coward), don't order Jarge style. I absolutely loved it.

The chocolate caramel shake was indeed a chocolate caramel milkshake. For me, it felt overwhelmingly sweet, but I feel like that's a me preference, the chocolate flavour was also completely drowned by the caramel. Still good, but I did chose to later dilute it at home with some milk.

Overall, truly a local legend of a place. Amazing place.“

“Best burgers in Waterloo, every time I’m here This is my go to. I get my food in less than 10 minutes and it’s one of the best seasoned burgers I’ve ever had, the employees are the nicest people you’ll ever meet; 5 star all across the board“

“Never knew this place existed--found it on the web. I had the Yummy Burger, Fries, and Onion Rings. The Yummy Burger is absolutely the best burger in town. I love the flavours of all the toppings. The fries and onion rings are also very good. Can't wait to try some of their other food items as well.“

“Anything and everything. You dont have to ask for a free smile as you get one coming in and leaving.“

“Haryes Fast Food is a great place for a quick and tasty meal. Their menu has plenty of options, including burgers, fries, and fried chicken, all served fresh and full of flavor. The staff is friendly, the service is fast, and the space is clean and comfortable. It’s a reliable spot for an affordable and satisfying bite to eat.“

“I don't know how many Waterloo old heads remember Stanley Burger. I always missed that place. I recently tried Johnny Fresco and got all the right Stanley Burger vibes. Fresh ingredients, good portions, served hot and ready. Come for the burgers, but don't miss their onion rings—best in the city imo“

“the burgers taste delicious and service is outstanding!!:)“

“I love the NewYork Veg. Poutine. Also the service is great!!“

“Craved for good momos during my pregnancy, the gravy momos were just amazing, I never tasted gravy momos this good in my life.
The guy was just awesome.
Best place to visit in waterloo for ur cravings.
💓💓💓💓“

“I had an amazing experience at THG Hot Fried Chicken in Waterloo. I tried the shrimp and the spicy tenders, and both were perfectly cooked crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. The truffle parmesan dip was next level and paired beautifully with the tenders. Every bite was packed with flavor. Definitely a must visit for anyone craving indulgent, crave worthy fried chicken. ❤️“

“I love there ice cream blizzards“

“Been to barburrito twice now and both times I wasn't disappointed. Delicious food and a lot of it! Friendly staf. Will keep going back. Bring your appetite!!“

“If you like Eastern European comfort food (pierogis, sides, and soups) this place is tops. Very friendly staff and quick service.“

“Had a lunch here, they have table service and we're friendly. Can't ask for much more from mcdonalds.

One of my fries came with too little fries! Half as much as it should. I complained, and they gave me a small order of fries to make up for it. Even brought it to my table. Good service.“

“Excellent quality food. Reasonable prices, and flat out delicious. I enjoyed every bite. If you are craving poutine, go directly to smoke’s!“

“This was the best pizza I have ever had. 100% get those garlic sticks. They are so incredible.“

“I love these Korean hotdogs they are so amazing!

I always get half mozzarella half beef with potatoes and it tastes amazing. There’s no seating inside the store but there are tables outside where you can sit during the summer time.“

“Food was so amazing! Service was great! We will be back for sure!“

“Ordered thru Uber eats as I had a sleeping baby and couldnt get out.. I asked if they could put the gravy and cheese on the side in the note section...as I hate soggy fries, but really wanted a poutine. They accomadated and packaged everything with care, labeled, and everything was perfect. Will definitely order again and try their other items. Thank you“

“Came in with my family, everything was excellent. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff. Would go back again.“

“First time ordering tonight, Mac and cheese with bacon and chicken add on...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Was Fantastical. Will be ordering again!!“

“The food is Good but the staff makes the experience better!
Shout out to preet who I believe is the Assnt.Manager/supervisor (assuming) has a great way around customers. She not only takes order but suggests what's better. It was my first time and I had zero expectations but the pulled Jack with add on vegan ham tasted killer.

Kudos to the team!“

“Visited Harvey’s around 11pm tonight and was disappointed by how short-staffed the location was.
There was only one or maybe two staff members in the entire store handling everything, Food was good and the staff was super nice as usual.
It isn’t very pleasant because this location usually runs much smoother. Management needs to schedule more help, especially during peak hours. This is not the service I expect from Harvey’s.“

“I have only had take out .. nice Vegan options and the poutine gravy was so good , the Guac n Roll was a very fresh and unique option but I’m looking forward to a great dine in experience soon as I prefer a dining in.“

“love this location!! just down the street from us, so we often take a walk with the dog to get her some ice cream. no complaints from her! staff was very helpful on making decisions on a cake a few weeks ago too!“

“I love the tacos and super friendly people“

“It is really good good with good quantity Very friendly staff and good at explaining their menu Must try“

“Delicious pretzels. Hard to resist, especially because they make the whole mall smell like pretzels. Service could be a bit better, but that doesn’t change the fact that these pretzels are incredible. Especially the vanilla strawberry one.“

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I had a great experience at this pizza place! The worker was very friendly and provided excellent service. He was respectful, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable. He was also quick with our order and kept a smile on his face the whole time. As for the pizza, it was absolutely delicious—the dough was soft, and the ingredients were fresh. I highly recommend this place, especially if you’re looking for great food and top-notch service. Big thanks to the worker for his kindness! I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Best subway ever!! Highly recommended, Employees are so well respected and polite towards the customers.“

“Nice place to have perogies was walking in st Jacobs farmers market and found this place. I tried the sample first and it slapped and it was so good so I got the combo 1 with lemonade. The perogies were good and better than the frozen ones also the lemonade was refreshing.“

“A great go to for the classic poutine without costing too much. This review is strictly for the poutine where ive gone for the past 10+ years. There are two locations in st Jacobs. One is outdoors and another is indoors at one of the buildings. The fries come out piping hot and fresh. A good ratio of crisp exterior to plump but not overly plumpy interior. Cheese curds are used here and due to the hot gravy it melts appropriately as it should. Small poutine now cost $6.64. They also serve sweet potato fries, hot dogs and chicken fingers. Gravy is just right - flavourful and not salty for the standard poutine.“

“The burritos here are next-level fresh, packed with flavour, and super satisfying. You can tell the ingredients are high quality, and everything is made with care. The staff were friendly and quick, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Whether you’re into classic chicken, beef, or veggie options, there’s something for everyone. Highly recommend if you’re craving a solid, flavorful burrito that hits the spot. Will definitely be coming back!“

“Bourbon has been a very long-running Chinese fast food chain in Conestoga Mall. It has been there ever since I was a pre-teen. I am now 26.

As such, I am already well accustomed to its inconsistent quality. But if you're ever able to snag a freshly made batch of meats and veggies, it's quite honestly one of the best Chinese fast food you'll ever eat. It absolutely beats the other Chinese place on the other side of the food court.

The food is so flavorful that you can even smell it from just outside the mall!

I don't have any recent food pics from there, but I attached some fairly old ones, I'm talking more than 10 years ago!

It's just a shame that inflation happened and now a 3 item meal costs $17 I remember the days when it was only $10.“

“We stopped at Harvey's in St. Jacobs before my son's hockey game and had a great meal with excellent hospitality. The staff was friendly, and I was especially grateful when I realized I'd lost my purse during the tournament. Mittal at Harvey's had found it and tried several times to reach me and kept it safe until I returned. Her attentiveness and care made all the difference, and I truly appreciate her honesty. Thank you for taking such good care of my belongings!“

“I LOVE SUBWAY! However not a great one to grab food if you only have a 30 min break don’t waste your time as you will spend 80% of your time waiting as the people who work there are lovely people and kind they just really take their time , so if you don’t have much time don’t expect to enjoy the time eating your food rather learn patience for waiting for it“

“huge portions, delicious food, reasonable prices based on how much food you get....it's alot!!“

“we just had whoppers delivered to us. we don't eat whoppers often but today we decided to have them. I must day who ever made them and wrapped did a perfect job. they were tadtey and held together while we ate the. the condiments were perfectly placed. Thank you.“

“One of the best Popeyes outlets I’ve ever been to! The staff is super polite and ensures every customer feels valued. Food is delicious, perfectly cooked, and always served quickly. They really manage the rush well without compromising on quality. It’s always a pleasure coming here. Highly recommend this place if you’re a fried chicken fan!“

“I ordered the 2 piece chicken special and it was excellent — hot, crispy, and full of flavor. The staff were so friendly and provided great customer service, which really stood out. They were out of biscuits today, but everything else more than made up for it. I tried the strawberry pie for dessert and it was warm, sweet, and absolutely delicious. Great food and even better service!“

“After 5 years, I drove from Toronto just to revisit Mozy’s.

That massive rotating rotisserie still rules the kitchen, and the aroma? Unchanged magic.

ORDER:Chicken Shawarma Plate (half rice + half fries). Tender shaved chicken, golden rice, crispy fries + warm pita, ALL drowned in their legendary fresh garlic sauce— creamy, punchy, PERFECT.

Why I love it:
✅ Generous portions
✅ Fresh ingredients
✅ Waterloo student landmark— tastes like memories!

Wrap lovers: Their shawarma wraps are solid too!

PS: Come hungry, leave happy (and maybe with leftovers 😉).“

“I went to Rock Paper Scissors today and asked for a spicy crispy chicken sandwich and was not disappointed. About a 5-7 minute wait after ordering I had received a takeout bag and walked to a bench at Waterloo Park to eat it. I will definitely be back in the future.“

“$7 for one teen burger(yeah right). got for $3.50. lots of terrorists in that parking lot. those in vehicles didn't know what a turning signals was. caught at least six idiots driving without a drivers license. floor was sticky. especially watch out for the idiots going into the drive through. no turning signals again.“

“Always luv getting dq cakes in the summer as my family has summer birthdays. This location however very low selection compared to others by me, I only went to the Laurelwood location in Waterloo for a groupon deal I got, however I didn’t quite understand the deal in groupon so it wasn’t really a deal to me, so I wouldn’t purchase again from here anyway. Cake was still good and well decorated. Service was ok. I’m well aware how groupon works and I’ve bought many deals and this was the only deal that wasn’t worth the deal. The groupon ad doesn’t make sense how is it $20 towards a cake when I paid $14 for the deal and had to pay ex $16 at checkout ?“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A sunny Tuesday the tunes of the Fifties playing softly in the car, and a Strawberry Sundaepaired with a classic Dipped Cone—a true rite of summer. Need I say more?

The service was stellar, the atmosphere nostalgic and cheerful, and the treats? As delicious as ever. So glad you're here, Dairy Queen, keeping summer sweet one swirl at a time!“

“I recently visited McDonald’s and had a fantastic experience, largely thanks to Joshal, the Guest Service Manager. Her polite and considerate attitude towards me and other guests truly enhanced my visit. Joshal was not only attentive and professional but also incredibly supportive and kind to her crew, which was evident in how smoothly everything ran.

The food was fresh, and the staff was well-trained, clearly reflecting the excellent leadership. Overall, my experience at McDonald’s was great, and I would like to commend Joshal for her outstanding service. She truly made a difference in my visit!“