The Lancaster Smokehouse is a Kitchener smokehouse built around brisket, ribs, fried chicken, weekday deals, live music, and a Bridgeport tavern room with a clear local story.

Grand Trunk Saloon is a downtown Kitchener saloon built around Southern-leaning comfort plates, wood-fired pizza, and a serious cocktail program. Go for the fried chicken, waffles, share plates, and a bar list that gives the room its real identity.