the three - whole food eatery + meal prep service

What a find! This is a stealth restaurant - I had no idea it was in the basement of Waterloo’s oldest office building. Cozy atmosphere, tasty food, very nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hidden gem in Waterloo! The food was amazing! Good portion size! Friendly staff! I left there full! I would highly recommend this place to anyone! My wife has food restrictions and they were able to accommodate her no problem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Uptown Waterloos hidden gem. Quality healthy food, quick service and reasonable prices. Will be back for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really appreciate that this place offers healthy, whole food options. It’s the same kind of food I’d eat at home but I don’t have to make it myself! The pricing is a little higher than I’d want to spend on lunch. I ordered a sandwich and a smoothie. If there was a little more filling in the sandwich, I’d say the value is a match for the price. For almost $30 with tax and tip, I was still a little hungry after eating it all.

The chicken sandwich was good despite being a little skinny. I also enjoyed the blueberry smoothie and appreciated that there was no added sweetener but fair warning that the average taster might find it bland.

I visited during peak lunch hour and was surprised there weren’t any other customers in the store. My order was taken promptly and I would say overall service was fine. No complaints but the interaction wasn’t overly friendly or welcoming. It felt very transactional: I was asked for my order, I gave it, I paid, my food was made and handed to me.

All in all, this is a place I would return to and try something else! There are very few places that make me feel good to be eating out; the food is nutritious and healthy but the flavour is also there. I’d definitely visit more if it was more economical for me to.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I was gifted a holistic meal prep kit. The meals arrived individually packaged, fresh, & were full of flavour! The baked goods & smoothies are also delicious & the atmosphere is warm & inviting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Finally made it over today for a super healthy and delicious lunch. Generous portions, impressive menu and very friendly staff. Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The green goddess salad I ordered was so fresh, tasty, and filling! Very generous portion sizes. Looking forward to trying more menu items in the future.

As a personal trainer, we love Morgan’s food . Healthy, delicious, thoughtful, and great post workout. We buy smoothies and energy bites for our gym members all the time. Highly recommend!

Woah. SO good! Finally decided to come in after hearing about The Three on instagram. What have I been doing?! It's a buffet (figuratively) of healthy, whole food choices with SO many gluten free and dairy free options. I got the Cobb salad with egg, avocado, bacon, and opted to substitute cabbage for the cheese... along with the lettuce, corn, and more it comes with. The dressing was rich and tangy. Moral of this story is I can't wait to go back :)

Great little spot underneath some offices, tough to find healthy and quick spots in Kitchener Waterloo, but this place checks all the boxes. Had the burger bowl and it was really good(think Big Mac salad trend) will be back asap!!

Absolutely love the three’s food. And the service is exceptional as well. Thanks for making our weekly lunch spot so great!!

I had been meaning to visit The Three and hadn't gotten to it. Saw it featured in a local influencer account and reached out to get a small catered lunch. Apparently I was not the only one to take that post as a sign to patronize The Three :) Despite being inundated with business (a good problem to have but still an adjustment) Morgan took my small order. Not only that - I was so impressed by the food but also the incredible detail and care put into the packaging of the boxes lunches. Nothing was overlooked, items were labeled with intention and it was clearly prepared with love. I haven't even been in yet but will be soon for sure.

Wow wow wow! This small place is tucked away in uptown Waterloo and they are serving up some incredible food! I found this place on social media and knew I had to give it a try. Came in around 1:00 PM and the owner said they've never been this busy. Nothing like social media to blow up these hidden gems. The staff were so kind, and even offered some free baked goods and coupons to apologize for the wait. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for some fresh, healthy options. I tried the Ontario Fiesta bowl, black bean brownie, and protein chocolate chip cookie...all were so yummy!!

Check this place out if you are in the area and are wanting to support local!

Cute little spot to grab lunch, a short walk from the barrel yards!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The perfect healthy, fresh lunch spot! There’s a variety of salads, meals and snacks with lots of gluten free options. Morgan is creative with the menu, shaking it up with the seasons. My favourites are the peanut pad thai and fiesta bowl. Definitely recommend, it’s now my go-to lunch spot in KW!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5