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- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Tue, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for Ethel's Lounge
6 reviews in English
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Review from Dave C.
Kitchener, ON
11/20/2011
It is the best in Waterloo region
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Review from Madelaine D.
Toronto, ON
7/29/2011 1 photo
I'd skip it.
I mean, it's okay and they are said to have the best antojitos in the city but the place is too dirty for me and no matter how often I have stopped in, I've always preferred the other bars along King St. to this one.
They have a big dark patio in their parking lot, and the inside is small and grungy at best.
I feel like a bit of a jerk giving this place a bad review after all these great ones but for me, this bar just isn't my thing.Listed in: Waterloo
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Review from Emily K.
Toronto, ON
8/15/2011
I quite enjoy this place, which is located on the main strip in Waterloo. While it is no fancy establishment, it has over the years become the go-to spot for mid-afternoon lunch dates with many friends. They do a great job of being able to accomodate large groups of people both inside and outside.
While my preference is to be outside on their patio, I have had many a good evenings inside Ethel's as well. It has your classic old style diner feel to it.
This place has daily specials (Friday excluded) and my favourite of their daily specials is Taco Tuesday where you can get 4 beef tacos with salsa or sour cream for only $2.00 with any drink purchase. When living in Waterloo it used to be a tradition to go here for these oh so delicious tacos.
Ethel's also makes a pretty mean Club House sandwich that is served with carrots pickles and some nice kettle cooked chips! Another favourite of my crew is the Porkadilla wrap which is essentially pulled pork wrapped in flour tortillas.
I do recommend checking this place out. Just don't go in expecting a classy place and you'll come out satisfied! -
Review from Kelly O.
2/23/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Ethel's is a great place to stop by no matter what your age. The vintage posters lining the walls of concerts taking place around the city are incredible - artists playing university shows LONG before they were famous (Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Elton John, etc.etc.etc).
GET the Porkadilla - a cheese quesadilla jammed with amazing pulled pork. It is the one of the best things my mouth has ever tasted. Really. They have deals here for every day of the week, for example Mondays are 3.99 burgers with purchase of a drink, and Tuesdays are 4 tacos for 2 bucks. You get the idea.
They don't have a deep fryer, which will shock people who are expecting "bar" food. All their sandwiches come with chips instead. Wings are baked. No big loss :) -
Review from Derek P.
Waterloo, ON
1/26/2010
I love the burgers from this place, they really can't be beat.. they have that great homemade taste and I highly recommend you get the "Sriracha" to put on the burger if you like it spicy.
Note, they don't serve fries, but provide chips.
Mondays is cheap burger day by the way
Tuesdays is Taco Tuesdays... -
Review from Kai B.
1/26/2010
I went to Ethel's a couple of times. The most memorable was when I asked the bartender to make me 4 "Adios Motherf*ckers", he didn't know the recipe, I gave it to him and he was more than happy to make them for me. 4 stars just for that!
