Baker Street Station is a downtown Guelph craft-beer pub whose kitchen stretches beyond basic pub fare, moving from Tuna Ceviche and Beef Tartare to Steak & Stout Pie, Fish & Chips, Sunday brunch plates, and a serious rotating tap list.

Lucky Belly is a north-end Guelph fast-casual spot where healthy boxes, tacos, sandwiches, house sauces, and takeout utility share the same menu. The best read is Beet Box or Shrimp Po’ Boy Tacos first, then add fritters, fries, or a shake depending on the visit.

Ward One Smokehouse and Brewery is a Guelph-area barbecue stop for brisket, ribs, burnt ends, pulled pork, wings, smokehouse sides, family platters, kids meals, and brewery-backed comfort food.

Vegetarian Indian comfort food in Guelph built around thali meals, curries, street snacks, vegan-friendly choices, and a practical dine-in/takeout setup.

The Round Table Board Game Cafe is a Guelph game-night hangout with X-Wings (1lb), Ra Ra Ras-Poutine, Mr. Milkshake, themed cocktails, D20 Shots, weekly tabletop events, and a playable board-game library built for longer group visits.

Borealis Grille & Bar is a Canadian comfort + grill restaurant on Gordon Street in south Guelph, one of four B Corp certified restaurants under the Neighbourhood Group of Companies. The menu names its Ontario suppliers in every section — YU Ranch beef, Gunn's Hill brie, Hayter's Farm turkey, Sheshegwaning First Nations trout, Wellington Brewery beers on draught.

Royal Electric Bar & Public Eatery is a downtown Guelph public eatery built around Roy's Pizza, comfort-food anchors, weekly value features, live music, and Royal After Dark weekend energy.

NV Kitchen + Bar is a downtown Guelph restaurant and bar for Steak Frites, Sesame Pulled Pork Nachos, thin-crust pizza, Mini Burgers, wings, cocktails, wine, beer, patio energy, and daily late-night hours.