Outside eating in 2022: 5 patio eating places to take a look at in Guelph

By Antonio D. Vela On Nov 4, 2022

It’s a perfect time to hit a patio in Guelph for some outdoor dining and entertainment.

Patio eating is back.

Outdoor dining establishments are all the rage downtown and across Guelph. Here’s a list of five patios to check out in 2022.

1. Earth to Table Bread Bar — This downtown establishment was named among a list of Canada’s Top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining.

Location: 105 Gordon St., Guelph, Ont.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Sat | Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

2. Miijidaa Cafe and Bistro — Miijidaa is a loose translation of “let’s eat” in the Indigenous Ojibway language and the establishment focuses on a culinary focus on Canada.

Location: 37 Quebec St., Guelph, Ont.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun-Thu | 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri-Sat

3. The Shakespeare Arms — Don’t let the fact this is an Old English pub fool you; this establishment is an enjoyable place for everyone of all ages.

Location: 35 Harvard Rd., Guelph, Ont.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon-Thu | 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fri-Sat | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun

4. Borealis Grill and Bar — This south end restaurant is all about serving local and it features an outdoor dining space.

Location: 1388 Gordon St., Guelph, Ont.

Hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sun-Thu | 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fri-Sat

5. Broken English Bistro — The establishment in Guelph’s northeast end serves German and Polish cuisines and features a small outdoor dining section.

Location: 543 Speedvale Ave. East, Guelph, Ont.

Hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tue-Wed | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thu-Sat | Closed Sun-Mon