Comfort Food Crawl

Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets to last year’s (SOLD OUT) Comfort Food Crawl in 2025! We’re doing it all again January 24th, 2026!

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.

Keep an eye here and our social media for the release of tickets as they do go fast!

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 may start at any location and continue in any order.

Your ticket will be scanned at the first location you visit, where you will then be given a wristband to show at each following location (indicating your ticket has already been scanned).

How does voting work?

Grab a ballot and vote for your favourite dish! Each location will have ballots for you to select your choice for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Drop off your ballot at the last location you visit, which 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 winterloofestival.ca.