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Patio guide

Downtown Kitchener is home to a vibrant and growing patio scene, offering everything from early‑morning coffee spots to late‑night food and drinks. Whether you’re looking for a dog‑friendly hangout, a licensed patio for cocktails, or a sunny spot to grab lunch, DTK has a patio for every mood and moment. 

Explore Downtown, One Patio at a Time 

From greenery‑filled café patios to lively licensed spaces with outdoor art, Downtown Kitchener’s patios are a perfect way to experience the core. Check back seasonally as patios open, evolve, and add new offerings—and don’t forget your sunscreen 

Below is a complete list of patios currently featured in the Downtown Kitchener Patio Guide. 

271 West Restaurant 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed 

Ace Shawarma + Burgers 

  • Open late
  • Located near outdoor art 

Big D’s Hot Chicken 

  • Open late
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Casa Toro 88 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed 

Crafty Ramen 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Don Julio Tacos & Tequila Bar

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed 

Fat Bastard Burrito Co. 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Outdoor art nearby 

KW Burger Company 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed 

La Cucina Pizzeria 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Outdoor art nearby 

La Lola Tapas Bar 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed 

Mark’s Caribbean Kitchen 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Meltwich Food Co. 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed
  • Open late
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Republik Asian Eatery 

  • Licensed
  • Open late 

San Francisco Panini 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed 

Score Pizza 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Slices Family Restaurant 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Outdoor art nearby 

The Civil 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed 

The Grand Trunk Saloon 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed
  • Open late
  • Outdoor art nearby 

TWH Social 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed
  • Outdoor art nearby 

A Portuguesa Bakery 

  • Open early 

Balzac’s Coffee Roasters 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Open early 

Cafe Europe 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed
  • Open early 

Cafe Pyrus 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Open early 

Eby Street Bodega 

  • Licensed
  • Open early 

Four All Ice Cream 

  • Dog‑friendly 

Marché Leo’s 

  • Open early
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Matter of Taste Coffee Bar 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Open early
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Nova Era Bakery 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Open early 

Rose Cafe 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Open early 

Starbucks (Downtown Kitchener) 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Open early 

Williams Fresh Cafe 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Open early 

Yeti Cafe 

  • Dog‑friendly
  • Licensed
  • Open early 

ABE ERB 

  • Dog‑friendly 
  • Licensed 

Bobby O’Brien’s 

  • Dog‑friendly 
  • Licensed 
  • Open late 

Crabby Joe’s 

  • Dog‑friendly 
  • Licensed 
  • Open late 

Grand Surf Lounge 

  • Dog‑friendly 
  • Licensed 
  • Open late 
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Odd Duck | Wine + Provisions 

  • Dog‑friendly 
  • Licensed 
  • Outdoor art nearby 

Kitchener Market 

  • Dog‑friendly 
  • Open early 

Contact Us

Downtown Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: downtown@kitchener.ca