Best Restaurants in Guelph (2026) — and which nights they're cheapest
Updated weekly · By Cheap Eats Guelph · We track every recurring deal in the city, so this list reflects what's actually running right now.
Guelph punches well above its weight for food — from downtown gastropubs to South End family spots — and most of the best ones run a weekly deal that makes eating out genuinely affordable. This is our ranked guide to the best restaurants in Guelph, and because we track all 86+ weekly specials in town, we can tell you the one thing other guides can't: exactly which night each place is cheapest.
The short answer: The best-rated restaurants in Guelph right now are The Wing Spot and Baker Street Station (both 4.6★). And the cheapest night to eat out in Guelph is Monday — we count 18 Monday deals citywide, more than any other night, with Tuesday close behind at 16.
Which night is cheapest to eat out in Guelph?
We counted every recurring weekly deal in Guelph and sorted them by night. If you're flexible about when you go out, this table is the cheat sheet:
| Night | Deals running | Standout picks |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 18 — the best night | Half-price wings at The Wooly Pub & Baker Street; $5 burger combo at Sam's Grill; $6.95 burger at Symposium |
| Tuesday | 16 | Taco Night at Borealis; half-price wings at St. Louis; Tex-Mex at Royal Electric |
| Wednesday | 12 | All-You-Can-Eat Ribs at Montana's; half-price wings at State & Main |
| Thursday | 13 | Dinner-for-two at East Side Mario's; ½-price burgers at 1881; ½-price wine at Manhattan's |
| Friday | 3 | $9.95 Fish & Chips at Symposium; ½-price wine bottles at St. Louis |
| Saturday | 4 | Ribs & Wings at Symposium; $10 brewery tour at Wellington |
| Sunday | 9 | Everything $5 at Bad Luck Bar; $1 oysters at Royal Electric; ½-price wings at Jimmy Jazz |
Bottom line: eat out Monday–Thursday and you'll almost always find a deal. Weekends are full price at most places — that's when restaurants don't need the help filling seats.
The 12 best restaurants in Guelph right now
Ranked on a blend of Google rating, food quality, atmosphere, and how good their weekly deal is. Every name links to its full deal schedule, hours, and phone number.
The Wing Spot
Baker Street Station
Miijidaa Café + Bistro
Borealis Grille & Bar
East Side Mario's
Montana's
The Wooly Pub
Royal Electric
Symposium Cafe
St. Louis Bar & Grill
Bardo
Bad Luck Bar
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Where to eat cheap in Guelph — by neighbourhood
Guelph's deal scene clusters in three areas. Downtown is wing-night and craft-beer country (Wooly, Baker Street, Royal Electric, Bad Luck). The South End near Stone Road has the family-friendly value spots (Borealis, St. Louis, Bardo, Kelseys South Guelph). And Stone Road by the mall is where the casual-chain deals live (Montana's, East Side Mario's, Symposium).
Frequently asked questions
What night has the best restaurant deals in Guelph?
Monday. We track 18 weekly Monday deals — more than any other night — including half-price wings at The Wooly Pub and Baker Street Station, a $5 burger combo at Sam's Grill, and $6.95 burgers at Symposium Cafe. Tuesday is a close second with 16 deals.
What is the best restaurant in Guelph?
For value plus quality, The Wing Spot and Baker Street Station (both 4.6★) lead our list. For a nicer night out, Miijidaa Café + Bistro (4.5★) is the standout. The best choice often depends on the night — many top spots run their cheapest deals Monday through Thursday.
Where can you eat cheap in Guelph?
Some of the cheapest meals in town: Sam's Grill's $5 double burger combo (Mondays), Bad Luck Bar's all-items-$5 Karaoke Sundays, Symposium's $6.95 Burger Monday, and half-price wing nights across The Wooly, Baker Street, St. Louis and Royal Electric. We track every recurring deal in Guelph so you never overpay.
Does Guelph have good happy hours?
Yes — see our dedicated Guelph happy hour guide. Downtown gastropubs like Baker Street and Royal Electric, plus South End spots like State & Main, run the strongest drink-and-app specials.
Are these deals always available?
Restaurant deals change often. We verify and update weekly, but the surest move is a 30-second phone call before you go — every restaurant page on Cheap Eats Guelph lists the number.
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