10 Best Breweries in Kitchener

"Merit Brewing first opened in May, 2017 and was founded by Tej Sandhu, Aaron Spinney, and Jesse Vallins. Tej and Aaron met in Hamilton while attending school. After their careers had them living apart the duo decided the time was right to create the brewery they dreamed of years ago."

"The popular craft brewery was founded collaboratively by Ram McAllister, formerly of Hoyne Brewing Co, Brent Milcz, formerly of Boshkung Brewing Co. and Niagara College grad, and Dan Ryan, a passionate home brewer with over a decade of experience in chemical engineering. Sean and Ram worked together in Victoria, British Columbia and had discussed opening a brewery in Ontario for years. When an opportunity presented itself in 2015, Sean expanded his brewery, leaving some start-up size equipment unused."

"This brewery features a bottle shop and taproom, including a patio with 60 seats as well as 10,000 sq. ft. brewing facility. They offer different types of beer like oak-aged and fruited beers, classic continental lagers, IPAs, silky stouts and porters, and more."

"Craft beer fans in Dundas love the lagershed line of craft beers at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. on 65 Hatt St. Shawn Till and Ed Madronich restored this historic Dundas brick building for their brewery. The building was 150 years old and badly needed work. The masthead out front shows 65 Hatt Street was originally built as a curling and skating rink."

"A successful Kickstarter campaign helped kick off brewing operations in this old ice rink in downtown Dundas. The result is a spacious tasting room with gorgeous soaring ceilings and large tables for gathering and sipping. Of note is their award-winning Barrelshed series – beers aged in wine barrels to give them a unique character."

"Grain & Grit was founded by Joe and Lindsey, a couple who are obsessed about beers and then created a home-brewing and family-oriented brewery. The brewery has been in the business for more than a decade. It was just a pipe dream of the owners when they were drinking a glass of craft beer and thinking about how to change their life."

"In in the west end of the city, this family-run brewery is just a short hop from McMaster University. Its head brewer Alex Sporn brings a European flair to his creations, thanks to the wee town in Germany where he grew up. Also a former winemaker, he’s now applying his skills to small-batch beer."

"Joya Sushi serves authentic Japanese food as well as Korean dishes. For their sushi and sashimi, they are committed to using fish of the finest quality and freshness. For even the most sensitive preferences, their range of sashimi makes us a favorite."

"Always good food and fast and friendly service at this Family run restaurant. We usually do take out. Favourite is the Golden Dragon roll amd spicy t..."

"August 8 was originally founded in 2008, it operated its first premises in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. They deliver mouthwatering and tasty dishes. In addition, they offer a culinary experience that is completely special, from savory & sweet dishes that revitalize the palate, to a warm and welcoming environment that both authentic and soothing."

"Never in my life have I had breaded chicken that tasted like absolutely nothing. Not bad, not cardboard, just nothing - with a rubber texture for added r..."

"Have been here twice, first time we were very impressed, second time we took friends of our, they were just as impressed as we were. Everything from the ..."

"Have been here twice, first time we were very impressed, second time we took friends of our, they were just as impressed as we were. Everything from the..."

"This mighty little fast food spot is already a favourite in the city, even though their menu doesn’t have a scrap of meat or dairy in sight. You heard me right: Bring Me Some is Hamilton’s first all-vegan fried chicken takeaway spot, specializing in massive and wildly flavourful sandwiches that have no chicken in them whatsoever. Using their own special recipe for a plant-based chicken substitute, Bring Me Some’s brand new stand in the Hamilton Farmers’ Market has already found overwhelming popularity with locals, even earning praises from the non-vegan crowd for their sizeable sandwiches and chicken tenders with the perfect battered crunch."

"If you feel like some lighter vegan fare, Westdale’s Rawlicious might be just what you’re looking for. From healthy salads to desserts to sizeable smoothies, Rawlicious puts its focus exclusively on raw, vegan, and organic ingredients. There’s a bit of space inside their Westdale location (just a short walk from McMaster University!) if you want to sit down for a light lunch, but Rawlicious is also available for catering and for pre-ordering food & juice cleanses, custom-prepared fresh and made available for you to pick up."

"Rawlicious is an entirely raw, vegan, organic and gluten free restaurant. Using only the highest quality ingredients, Rawlicious serves gourmet juices, smoothies, entrees and desserts. When dining at Rawlicious, you won’t find any wheat, meat, dairy nor refined sugar."