Vincenzo's
Owned and operated by brothers Tony and Carmine Caccioppoli, second generation Caccioppolis in Canada, this very special specialty store opened in 1967. It has been over five decades since Vincenzo and Rita Caccioppoli opened up a small business in their home named: Italian Canadian Foods. Vincenzo, with a passion for the fine foods of his homeland, began selling to the small Italian community. Word spread and Vincenzo was soon bringing in new foods from other Mediterranean countries for his new customers. In honour of Vincenzo, the business was renamed to Vincenzo's Fine Foods. A bustling old world market with the highest quality olive oils, cheeses, meats, fresh fish, spices, pastries and special ingredients, you will find all of the finest foods.
Dana Shortt Gourmet & Gift Baskets
Servicing customers since 2004, patrons experience a personal touch when they bring home this specially prepared gourmet food. In the early years, with a burgeoning catering business, clients began requesting personal dishes for themselves and their families. The business began to expand bringing their delicious gourmet dishes into homes. Select foods prepared personally for you include Redhouse Uptown entrees, vegan and vegetarian dishes, rich cheesy lasagne, hot pot pies and flavourful quiches. Shop for gourmet chocolate, shortbreads, savoury snacks, specialty sauces, and delightful gift baskets filled with delectable sweets and goodies.
Copper Branch
With a desire to serve the community plant-based whole foods you can stop in for a quick bite good for you and the planet. With ingredients to energize and make people feel their best, you will find powerful and responsible foods. Enjoy bean and sweet potato burgers served on organic kamut or gluten-free buns, or try with organic spelt wraps, topped with guacamole, caramelized onions, fresh avocado, tomatoes and vegan cheese. Power up with a bowl topped with non-GMO general tao sauce, and filled with edamame salad, kimchi, lettuce, beets, carrot, broccoli, organic sprouted mung beans, spiced chickpeas, and black sesame seeds. With a 100% Plant-Based–Power Food menu, the mission is to bring chef-inspired quality wholesome alternatives to the unhealthy meat based fast food in the market. Eat for energy and vitality, while aspiring to live your life to feel your best.
Four-All Ice Cream
Founder and Chief Ice Cream Maker Ajoa created Four All with the dream of making handcrafted ice cream using all-natural, locally-sourced ingredients. A better choice for all ice cream lovers, indulge in a sweet treat without compromising your well-being. Ajoa honed in on her obsession with hand-crafted ice cream during a heatwave in August 2003 when, instead of an air-conditioner she bought an ice cream machine. Many ice cream experiments later, she is still making the best ice cream in the region. Magical ice cream creations are inspired within the Four All Factory. Visit the shop for a scoop or grab a dish from the mobile ice cream cart winding in and around Uptown Waterloo.
Good Vibes Juice Company
A balanced life needs friends, family, nutrition and exercise. Good vibes are given to customers by providing healthy, delicious, and convenient ways of getting the vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Reinvest your energy in exercising or spending time with family & friends, by stopping in for the finest cold-pressed juices, almond milks, and smoothies in the area. Get the nutrition you need when you are busy and on the go. Our cold-pressed juices, the goods, are derived from local and organic produce and are nutrient rich, pure, and delicious. Reduce your eco footprint with a loyalty deposit for the re-use of our glass bottles. Cold-pressed juice costs a bit more than fast food, but provides a lot more nutritional benefit and is a great way to help you live a balanced life.
Zero Waste Bulk
Inspired to open a zero waste grocery store, the owners of this environmental initiative realized how inconvenient it was to shop zero waste. Trips would require travel from one store to another to shop sustainably; to a bulk store for dry goods, farmer's market for produce, specialty stores for bulk soap refills and and a regular grocery store for everything else. In a quest to live sustainably, and not wanting to waste gas and time, Zero Waste Bulk came to be. With a place for sustainable grocery shopping all in one place, you can find your way to zero waste.
Freshii
While working in New York City for fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, Matthew Corrin was inspired by mom-and-pop delis with fresh food and wanted to grow the fresh food business. In 2005, he founded Freshii, with a constantly evolving menu, where nutritionists research health and food trends, testing and tasting ways to make food rich and nutrient-dense. With turmeric juices, Energii Bites and grain bowls on the menu, you will find nutritious burritos, salads, wraps, soups, smoothies & all natural juices. If you stop in for a quick bite, you will eat and energize.
Nougat Bakery
Warm fresh bread is baked with care the old-fashioned way with wholesome ingredients and quality unbleached flours such as rye, sunflower seeds, and multi-grains. Hand-made, European-style rustic breads, are baked fresh every day with all natural ingredients. All bread recipes are mixed in custom separate batches to ensure the distinct character and flavours. The freshness of ingredients and quality of breads have drawn customers to the bakery since its inception in 1992. As a specialty store, you will find delicate and intricate pastries, fresh deli meats, and delectable imported and local cheeses. With European roots, discover the finest of chocolates and candies and stay to enjoy an artisan sandwich for lunch, a fresh brewed coffee or a taste of cakes from the bakery while shopping.
City Cafe Bakery
A rare self-serve honor system payment option has patrons dropping coins into a silver open slot fare terminal from an actual retired trolley, for fresh baked goods and coffee. The owners of this cafe have faith in humanity and they value the honesty of customers. To make it easier, all fresh goods for purchase are rounded to the nearest quarter, and servers are there if you need change. Traditional roasting ovens bake the best thin crust pizza in the city, and you will want to start your morning with their fresh croissants and bagels.