Comfort Food Crawl

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Comfort Food Crawl. Your ticket purchase and additional donations raised an amazing $8,837.00 for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, providing 16,774 meals for our neighbours in need.

If you want to grab tickets for the 2027 Comfort Food Crawl keep an eye out here on our website or via our social media channels in early January, 2027. 

Kicking off along with the City of Waterloo’s annual Winterloo festival, this year’s Uptown Comfort Food Crawl includes a delicious array of food items from Uptown restaurants that are sure to provide a little comfort! Sample it all in one delicious day!

Tickets are $15 to sample a variety of dishes across multiple Uptown venues with all proceeds going to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.

People’s Choice & Judge’s Choice:

Vote for your favourite dish! Once you’ve voted in People’s Choice, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of three Uptown Dollars prizes – $25, $50, or $100! We’ll also have celebrity judges casting their ballots.

FAQs

How does sampling work?

You must purchase a ticket ($15) in order to sample. Your ticket allows you to sample all participating vendor dishes at every location in the order of your choosing (we kindly ask that you not go up for seconds as this can result in another ticket purchaser not being able to sample from that vendor). Tickets will be available for purchase in advance or at the door IF any are still available, but please note this event sells out each year so purchasing in advance is your best bet in being able to attend.

You MUST start at the Check-in point (Revive Karaoke), where you will be checked in and receive your wristband to sample. You may then proceed in any order to the sampling venues (all ticket holders received an email with their sampling venues).

How does voting work?

Scan the QR code at any location and vote for your favourite dish! PLEASE NOTE YOU ARE VOTING FOR YOUR TOP 3 DISHES OVERALL. (not per location). Submitting your Top 3 food choice will enter you to win one of three Uptown Dollars prizes of $25, $50, or $100.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No, we simply require you to show proof of purchase (ie. showing a copy of your ticket on your phone).

Is the event pet-friendly?

This is an indoor event. Please leave your pets at home.

Is this a 19+ event?

No, this event is welcome to people of all ages; however, each venue will ID attendees ordering alcohol.

Wondering where to park? CLICK HERE for free weekend parking lots.

For more information about the Winterloo Festival, visit Winterloo.