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Comfort food tour in Vaughan

When the weather is cold outside, one of the best ways to stay warm is to indulge in your favourite comfort foods. We’ve rounded up a list that will be sure to satisfy your cravings, so get ready to go on a cozy food tour of the best comfort foods across Vaughan!

Nothing says comfort like carb-loading, and Vaughan restaurants offer some of the best culinary delights when it comes to pasta and pizza. Pasta options include well-loved local spots like Giro D’Italia which focuses on regional specialties out of Italy, Enotica Motorino (try the Spaghetti Carbonara) or Anna Maria Trattoria which serves up family-style homemade dishes.

For delicious pizza try the appropriately-named PZA Restaurant where you’ll find a wide selection of pies in a vibrant restaurant atmosphere or Romano’s Restaurant which offers the stone-cooked variety.

A thin crust pizza with meat and cheese cut on top of a wooden board.

Cheesy goodness is in your future if you visit Vaughan! Try the jalapeno mac and cheese from State and Main for some spice in your life, or Hank Daddy’s BBQ where you can also pick up some yummy brisket and tots to enjoy with your cheesy pasta concoction.

Lime being squeezed on top of a taco.

Mexican food is high on the list for satisfying comfort food cravings and Vaughan doesn’t disappoint. Ay Caramba Eh offers authentic Mexican food with a Canadian touch. 3 Mariachis are known for their famous nachos, mariachi supreme fries and taco options including tiger shrimp, chorizo and fish.

For the ultimate Canadian comfort food, you can’t beat poutine. Smoke’s Poutinerie has a wide variety of the infamous combination of french fries, gravy and cheese curds, including traditional, veggie or meat added on top. If it’s a classic diner-style version you’re craving, be sure to check out Top Gun Burger, where you can get traditional poutine, cheese fries or sloppy beef fries.

If sweet and savoury is more your style, the combination of crispy chicken and fluffy waffles takes the crown for comfort food.

Evviva serves their fried chicken breast on top of a freshly baked waffle with BBQ sauce and jalapenos and don’t forget to try their extensive cocktail and mocktail selection! At St Louis Bar and Grill, two Belgian waffles are layered with chicken tenders, and topped with their famous Garlic Dill sauce and sweet sriracha.

Binging on comfort food in Vaughan is easy with all of these options, but if you’re in the mood for something else check out more dining options on our Eat and Drink directory.

Eat and Drink
Glass-covered dishes with various cookies and pastries inside.