Not Worth the Wait

This street-side sandwich vendor was recommended to us for a quick sandwich before our matinee. Even though there weren't a lot of folks in line, the wait for our sandwiches was interminable! I've never seen folks take more time to fill an order. You could... more

Great Lunch Stop

Ran across this little restaurant after walking through the Shakespearean Garden. Simple menu, sandwiches and wraps. Service was great. Perfect place for a quick lunch!

Back on York St., we thought we'd lost you

We were looking forward to having lunch and found you had gone from the location on Erie St.; we were saddened and took lunch elsewhere. Next day, while walking about town between plays we were delighted to find that the York Street Kitchen had returned... more

Vaca in Stratford for plays

Parked across the street and walked in. Chose the communal table, always enjoy company but started out alone. My wife had the Canadian club, she thought it was great. The roasted tomato mayo hit a high note. I had one of my fav Sammies, Rueben.... more

Tasty Take-out and Eat-in

We shared the sandwich special of the day, and split a burrito bowl. The food was all of fine quality. The staff was very helpful, and even served our meal already split in half. We ordered two sandwiches to go for the drive home. The... more

Wonderful Afternoon Birthday Lunch

We celebrated a birthday this afternoon at York Street Sandwiches. The food is amazing, Ted our server made the experience number 1. So knowledgeable about the menu, we had some vegetarian and vegan and he ensured a delightful lunch for both. His interaction with our... more

Sandwiches take a bow

Every year during our visit to the Stratford Festival, we look forward to the delicious sandwiches from York Street Kitchen. We take a sandwich, a bag of chips, and a soft drink and have a picnic beside the lake, before heading to the theatre for... more

Great Sandwhich and Snack shop

York Street recently changed ownership. The previous owner was amazing and passionate about her menu and customers. The new owners seem to be carrying the torch in the same spirit and offering what looks to be the exact same menu. The ingredients are fresh and... more

Greatest Sandwiches ever

When you are in Stratford and want something healthy, go to York Street Kitchen. They have amazing food and create your own sandwich with tons of options and the freshest, most delicious bread ever!

Best chicken salad sandwich

I never visit Stratford without getting their Thai Chicken Salad sandwich. And nice to find them back on York Street!!

Charming and eclectic, but not a great value. Do not order a cheese sandwich... one slice for $7.95!

I've eaten here several times with it being so close to work. It's one of the more healthy options in this area. Take out is great. Sitting in can be a bit of a wait on your food, but when it's being made fresh right then and there it can be worth the wait. In house seating is a small area, and limited outside during nice weather but with the river so close and lots of seating there, it can be... more

I was in Stratford for the day and saw the reviews for York Street Kitchen and thought I would give it a try. I was not disappointed, I had the The BBQ steak Club and it was delicious. My two companions each made to order their lunches. Everyone had only great things to say. I love supporting local establishments and will definitely be back.
The service was as as good as the food and I enjoyed... more

Most amazing delicious food and lovely friendly staff Get a Canadiana sandwich with a runny egg! Delicious! The granola is house-made and scrumptious! The wait staff and owner are extremely welcoming and warm! Can't say enough good about this place! Go! We ate there 3 times during our stay in Stratford. Enjoy!

One of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Fresh ingredients. Friendly staff. Will go back again next time we're in town.

Good food - a nice homemade feel. Service was a little slow but other than that - it was a great experience.

York Street Kitchen is our "go to " place for breakfast and lunch when we are at the Stratford Festival. Breakfast Burito, French toast, and BLT are as good as it gets. We salivate as we approach and try to decide for today, leaving the others for subsequent mornings. After a YSK breakfast we split one of their freshly made sandwiches for lunch before theater. Much of the fun is chatting with... more

Unnecessarily awful experience. It's unclear whether one is to go inside to the counter or wait for outdoor table service (it's the latter, so a "please be seated" sign might be useful). When the coffee did arrive, it came in a mug with lipstick and food particles on it. My waitress not coming back outside for a very long time, I pointed it out to another, who brought me another mug. Realizing... more

The Mennonite Sandwhich is by far my favourite Sandwhich in all of Stratford! Fresh ingredients with excellent service.

Went during our short stay in Stratford over the Ontario Simcoe day long weekend. Was the ONLY option we found open for a brunch. We did not know it was only sandwiches until after we sat down. That was ok since we all saw breakfast sandwiches we would have. But then - like a twist in a Shakespearean play - my Stratford tie in :) - they only served Breakfast until 11 am! We were devastated -... more

We went here since we thought it'd be a healthier option. We were sadly disappointed. My bf got the pork chop in a sandwich and I got the pork carnitas. Both orders had the request to hold tomatoes ignored. Both were super soggy and fell apart as you picked them up. The pork or sauce was bitter. We couldn't even finish it. The iced tea and beer served in dirty glasses did not help. At this... more

We were at a Coffee Culture, and my wife was looking for a home-brewed iced tea. They didn't have any, but another customer (a young, toothless local) suggested we try the York St Kitchen. The iced tea was nice, but it was the sandwiches that made it worth the hike across town. My wife is Mexican-Canadian, so she ordered the Mennonite sandwich, which contained delicious local summer sausage. I... more

Good cheapish food option in Stratford. Went for lunch. Sadly they stop serving breakfast at 11am which seems pretty early, especially on the weekend. I had the kitchen sink salad with tuna and the carrot and squash soup. Both were good. My friend liked his curried chicken sandwich. The place was a little hectic and small. We did have to wait a minute for a table. So don't try and quickly go... more

I hope this doesnt make me sound like a weirdo:

I use to eat here growing up and its been about 9 years. I still have fond memories and CRAVE their thai chicken salad sandwich. I remember it vividly! the bread was amazing too! Ill be back some day soon again!!!

If you are looking for fine dining in a stiff atmosphere where you are afraid to smile, then The Kitchen is not for you.If you are looking for excellent food served up fresh at a friends kitchen table then take a seat.Eating  a blend of home cooked dinners and artfully created sandwiches; while sipping wine from an eclectic mix of glasses in a friendly atmosphere is all I need; but it does pose... more

Half sammy and soup. Solid solid meal. Yum.

Didn't rely on fats and salt to make these work.
Very carefully crafted flavours, and some clever combinations in the soup. Smart chef.

So many good ideas knocking around this place. Love the chalk wall of Canada where they source ingredients, and the dining area is gorgeous.

Not a cheap lunch, but not going to nail your wallet either, and this... more

I've been frequenting York Steet Kitchen since my high school drama class trip days. Apart from the odd location on Erie now, it's a great standby for excellent sandwiches with a myriad of options for fillings. You can buy picnic fare at a host of other places, but York Street just has a special place in my heart for a big old sandwich with lots of flavor eaten on a bench by the water. Can't... more

I have now had the pleasure of working with York Street Kitchen on several occasions, organizing bagged lunches for co-workers visiting from New York City. Every detail is handled with care and efficiency. They are very communicative via phone and email, orders are prepared perfectly and my people are happy. What more do you want?

Recommended are the Mennonite Sandwich, Thai Chicken Salad... more

Unique and consistently delicious sandwiches - unusually high-quality for Stratford. Definitely our go-to lunch place when we're in town.

Since they've moved to their new location (for years they were on York Street until increasing rent forced them to move), it's more mellow and the service seems more friendly too, though their food is exactly the same (which is a good thing!).

While there... more

Walked in, sat for 10 minutes without anyone coming by to take a coffee order let alone a breakfast order.  There are only 5 tables in the place.  Walked out!

Food was good on a busy spring Saturday. We ate on the outside patio (which was not noted on the original listing). Everything was clean, the staff was happy and the menu was great.

We had the Mennonite sandwich (VERY good) and a make your own corned beef sandwich (very good). The sandwich came with one stick of celery and a carrot. If you want a side you can order salads separately.

We'll... more

While I can't say I was very impressed with Stratford, I did love this place. We were looking for a place to eat lunch and we saw a crowd of people outside this place so we decided to check it out. The indoor dining area is a little small and was literally full of flies (at one point I saw 5 on the tablecloth...) but don't let deter you from coming here.

They were a little short staffed but... more

Popular sandwich place at a new location. Sandwiches are good. The take out window is very popular--get sandwiches and go picnic by the river. Reasonable prices.

I was disappointed by the service. I hate mayo. I specifically asked the server if the Thai chicken salad sandwich had mayo in it. She faltered and then said no. Of course it did. We were in a hurry and it was not lots of mayo so I... more

The sandwiches are good, the service is slow, the old location was packed so I imagine the new location is like sardines in a tin. I am allergic to sunflower seeds so I asked for a different bread and was given a sandwich on multigrain with sunflower seeds. It was a take-out order and I realized too late. The sandwich had to be thrown away. I can't afford a mistake like that so I just don't eat... more

Food was fantastic, bit of a wait but was well deserved. Having a walkway type window order restaurant was new to me. I'll go there again when it warms up

I am rather surprised at some of the low reviews for this little place. I came here in the fall while on a whirlwind weekend of plays with some other professors and grad students (5 plays in 3 days!)

My favorite thing about it was the down home Canadian comfort food and atmosphere. The outside reminds me of the tiny cafes in rural English villages... or maybe even like being in your great... more

This place had a pretty nice atmosphere, so I had some high hopes. However, the food was only ok. The mashed potatoes that came with my meal were incredibly over salted.

The real problem with this place is that it seems to have been abandoned by its management and left in the hands of teenagers. Not that there's anything wrong with the staff, they're nice enough, but serving customers seems to... more

Fab! The best sandwiches in Stratford! At INCREDIBLE prices, too!!!

Check out the checklist-style takeout menu: yorkstreetkitchen.com/YS…

Most of my friends are huge fans of the Mennonite Sandwich. I enjoy the Othello (sans pesto, of course) but most often create-my-own. Last time I was there I had local goats cheese (swoon-inducing) on multigrain (OMG freshly-baked and so so so good) with... more

This is a great funky little restaurant. The colors and decor remind me of little spots across Mexico, Spain and Italy. Food is honest, and good!!!. Service causal. The prices are on the money...no pun intended. Love this place.

J

Fun!

The food here is very simple – for the most part you build your own sandwich. It’s tasty, but the real draw is the atmosphere. It’s just cute. None of the dishes match, and they keep a copy of “Everyone Poops” in the ladies’ room.The mac and cheese is awesome, and they do takeout too.