CSI’s main student space

 

Renovated in the summer of 2016, The Venue has been redesigned from top to bottom with a rustic and natural aesthetic. Now featuring locally crafted furniture from Lush Woodworking that utilizes reclaimed wood and allows a natural live edge on a number of the tables and countertops throughout the space.

Hours

The Venue observes the following hours beginning September 3, 2019:
Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Weekends: Closed

Breakfast is served every day until 11:00am.

Location

The Venue Restaurant & Bar is located inside Conestoga College’s Doon Campus

299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener Ontario
N2G 4M4

The Venue serves breakfast until 11:00am!

Sit down for some breakfast before class to do some homework or a group work project.

We also have coffee to-go if you’re in a rush

  • Breakfast Skillets

    Great Canadian Skillet
    Two scrambled or fried eggs, bacon, Canadian cheddar cheese and seasoned tomatoes all piled high on a bed of home fries.
    $8.99
    Tex Mex Skillet
    Piles of melted cheese with salsa, black beans, roasted red peppers, guacamole and crispy jalapenos with scrambled or fried eggs. Served on a bed of home fries and drizzled with our Buffalo sauce.
    Vegetarian!
    $8.99
    The Big Greek Skillet
    Spinach, roasted red peppers, feta, seasoned tomatoes and scrambled or fried eggs piled on top of home fries and drizzled with tzatziki.
    Vegetarian!
    $7.99

  • Sandwiches

    Bagel BELT
    A toasted bagel topped with scrambled eggs, lettuce, tomato and 2 strips of bacon. Served with home fries on the side.
    $8.99
    Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
    A hash brown patty with lettuce, tomato and vegan mayo served on a toasted bagel.
    Vegan!
    $7.99
    Breakfast Waffle Sandwich
    Scrambled eggs, stuffed between Belgian waffles with maple glazed diced bacon strips and melted cheese. Served with home fries on the side.
    $8.99

  • Breakfast Favourites

    Strawberry Belgian Waffle
    A hot Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and whipped cream and dusted with icing sugar.
    Vegetarian!
    $7.99
    Breakfast Tacos
    Two tacos with scrambled eggs, diced strips of bacon, seasoned tomatoes and cheese, crispy jalapeños and guacamole, all stuffed into soft a tortilla shell. Served with home fries on the side.
    $8.99
    Rise and Shine
    Two eggs, served with bacon, home fries and toast.
    Venue Favourite!
    $8.99

  • Baden Coffee Company

    Sixth Avenue Blend
    Available to go!
    $2.25
    Rotating blend of the month
    Ask us what this month's selection is. Available to go!
    Assorted teas
    Ask your server for our selection of fine teas.
    Hot Chocolate
    Available to go!
    $2.49
    Perrier
    Sparkling Original, Mango Pineapple Perrier Juice, Strawberry Kiwi Perrier Juice
    $2.75

  • Sides, Juices and Milk

    Juices and milk
    Orange, apple, cranberry, pineapple, chocolate milk, white milk, Fruitopia.
    $2.75
    Virgin Caesar
    $3.49
    Bacon
    $1.99
    Home fries
    $3.99
    Bagel with Cream Cheese
    $2.49
    Toast
    Whole wheat or white.
    $1.49
    The Venue fries
    $2.99

  • FOR ALL ORDERS:

    ALL ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE TAXES.

  • Shareables

    Perfect as a snack or the start of something greater.

    Mozzarella Sticks
    A classic appetizer of battered and deep fried mozzarella sticks, served with marinara sauce.
    $6.99
    Spinach and Cheese Dip
    A blend of spinach, spices, cream cheese, parmesan, cheddar and our Venue cheese blend. Served hot with warm grilled pita bread and nacho chips for dipping.
    $10.99
    Vegetable Samosas
    Spiced potato and pea filling, served with traditional mango chutney.
    $7.99
    Bruschetta with Feta
    A toasty loaf with seasoned tomatoes piled high, topped with feta cheese.
    $9.49
    BUFFALO CHICKEN NACHOS
    Tender bites of Buffalo chicken, served on top of house seasoned tortilla chips, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeño peppers and melted mixed cheeses. Served with sour cream and salsa on the side. Substitute: grilled chicken, pulled pork or taco beef for no charge.
    Vegetarian option $10.99. Add guacamole $0.99
    $12.99
    Garlic Bread with cheese
    Toasty Vienna Loaf brushed with Garlic butter and topped with a blend of cheeses.
    Add bacon $0.99
    $8.99
    Mac and Cheese Bites
    Home Style Mac and Cheese stuffed into sharable wedge bites. Served with Marinara for dipping.
    Vegetarian
    $8.49
    Breaded Avocado Wedges
    Tender avocado wedges under a crunchy layer of bread crumbs, with hints of lime, cilantro and chilies. Served with Ranch dressing.
    Vegetarian.
    $8.49

  • Fries and Poutine

    Canadian Poutine
    Quebec cheese curds piled high on The Venue's signature fries with pieces of bacon and poutine gravy.
    $8.49
    Pulled Pork Poutine
    The Venue's signature fries, topped with our maple barbecue pulled pork, Quebec cheese curds and Cajun onion straws.
    Venue favourite!
    $8.49
    Butter Chicken Poutine
    Our house made butter chicken piled high on The Venue's signature fries with a rich thick butter chicken sauce and drizzled with tzatziki.
    $8.49
    Buffalo Chicken Poutine
    Our signature fries topped with Buffalo chicken, shredded cheese, tomato and drizzled with ranch dressing.
    $8.49
    The Venue Fries Supreme
    Our signature fries topped with mixed cheese, taco beef, sour cream, diced tomato and green onion.
    $8.49
    The Venue Fries
    A heaping basket of our signature fries.
    Add chipotle mayonnaise $0.99.
    Add poutine gravy $0.99.
    $4.99
    Kettle Chips
    Our made in house seasoned kettle chips fried to perfection and served with our signature chipotle mayonnaise.
    $4.99

  • Sandwiches & Wraps

    Sandwiches, wraps and burgers come with your choice of side, Venue fries, soup of the day, kettle chips, Spanish or white rice. Upgrade to a side Caesar or vegetarian seven grain salad $1.99.

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    A flour tortilla stuffed with Buffalo chicken, shredded lettuce, seasoned tomatoes, ranch dressing and a blend of cheeses. Served with a pickle spear.
    Venue favourite!
    $11.99
    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Our classic chicken Caesar salad rolled tight in a flour tortilla served with a pickle spear.
    $12.49
    Vegan Falafel Wrap
    A flour tortilla filled with warm falafels, roasted red pepper hummus, spinach and seasoned tomatoes. Served with a pickle spear.
    Vegan!
    $11.49
    Big Ol'Burrito
    A flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of beef or Cajun chicken or veggie, Spanish rice, country corn, black beans, guacamole, jalapeños and our Venue cheese blend. Sour cream and salsa served on the side.
    Vegetarian $10.49. Make it a burrito bowl for no charge. Ask how to make it Vegan.
    $12.49
    Chipotle Chicken Club Sandwich
    A grilled chicken breast, topped with Canadian cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato piled high on a toasted Vienna loaf with crispy onion straws and chipotle mayo.
    $12.49
    Maple Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich
    Our pulled pork is simmered slow and low in our signature maple barbecue sauce, Cajun onion straws, all piled high on a toasted Vienna loaf.
    $12.49
    The Venue Classic Burger
    Over a half pound of beef piled high on a toasted Ace Bakery bun with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, pickle and chipotle mayo.
    Add cheddar $0.99. Add bacon $0.99.
    $11.99
    The Great Canadian Burger
    Two flame grilled patties smothered in maple barbecue sauce, Canadian cheddar cheese, two strips of Canadian bacon, seasoned onion straws, with lettuce, tomato and sliced pickle served on a toasted kaiser bun.
    Venue favourite!
    $13.49
    Beyond Meat Burger
    The original plant based burger topped with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, spinach and seasoned tomatoes. Served on toasted Ace Bakery bun with chipotle mayo.
    Vegetarian. Ask How to make it Vegan!
    $12.49

  • From the Stove

    Baked 4 Cheese Tortellini
    Tortellini pasta filled with cheese tossed in a rosé sauce with roasted red peppers and spinach, topped with our cheese blend and baked in the oven. Served with garlic bread.
    Vegetarian! Add grilled chicken breast $2.49. Venue favourite!
    $12.49
    Butter Chicken
    Tender chicken breast simmered in a rich butter chicken sauce, served on a bed of white rice and warm flat bread.
    Make it spicy for $0.99
    $12.49
    Asian Chicken Stir Fry
    Tender slices of pan fried chicken with seasonal vegetables and tossed in an Asian style stir fry sauce. Served on a bed of white rice.
    Make it vegan! $10.99.
    $12.99
    Bacon Mac and Cheese
    Macaroni noodles tossed with bacon and our creamy cheese sauce topped with Italian bread crumbs and baked in the oven.
    Make it vegetarian $10.99.
    $11.99
    Tandoori Chicken Power Bowl
    Two grilled Tandoori skewers piled high on a bed of vegetarian seven grain summer fresh salad, roasted red pepper hummus, roasted red peppers, vegetable power blend slaw, topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and tzatziki. Garnished with green onion.
    Make it vegetarian for $10.49. Ask how to make it vegan.
    $12.99

  • Pub Classics

    Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
    Mixed cheeses, seasoned tomatoes, green onions and breaded Buffalo chicken in a toasted flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and salsa. Substitute: grilled chicken, pulled pork or taco beef at no charge.
    Vegetarian option $8.99. Add guacamole $0.99.
    $11.49
    Pub Style Fish and Chips
    Two golden brown battered Alaskan white fish fillets served on a bed of Venue fries with tartar sauce and a fresh lemon wedge.
    $12.99
    Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    Our signature chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce served on a bed of Venue Fries. Served with ranch dressing for dipping.
    Classic chicken tenders served with plum sauce $11.99.
    $12.99
    Classic Roadhouse Wings
    One pound of jumbo roadhouse style wings tossed in your choice of sauce or dry rub served with veggies and ranch dressing.
    Choose from our ten flavour options.
    $12.99
    Boneless Wings
    Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of wing sauce. Served with veggies and ranch for dipping.
    Choose from our ten flavour options.
    $11.99

  • Tacos

    Mix and match any combination of two tacos.
    Tacos come with your choice of side, Venue fries, soup of the day, kettle chips, Spanish or white rice. Upgrade to a side Caesar or vegetarian seven grain salad $1.99.

    Classic Beef Taco Duo
    Taco beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, crispy jalapeños, guacamole, served in a soft shell tortilla with salsa and sour cream on the side.
    $12.99
    Cajun Chicken Taco Duo
    Cajun chicken, shredded lettuce, cheese, crispy jalapeños, guacamole served in a soft shell tortilla with salsa and sour cream on the side. Drizzled with Southwest Ranch dressing.
    $12.99
    Pulled Pork Taco Duo
    Maple barbecue pulled pork topped with Cajun onion straws and a touch of crispy jalapeños served in a soft shell tortilla.
    $12.99
    Vegan Falafel Taco Duo
    Shredded lettuce, mango chutney, jalapeños and falafels served in a soft shell tortilla with salsa and sour cream on the side.
    Vegan!
    $12.99
    Crispy Avocado Taco Duo
    Crispy avocado wedges, shredded lettuce, seasoned tomatoes, crispy jalapeños and drizzled with ranch dressing.
    Vegetarian.
    $12.99
    Fish Taco Duo
    Battered Alaskan white fish, shredded lettuce, seasoned tomatoes, chipotle aioli and crispy jalapeños served in a soft tortilla shell.
    $12.99

  • The Lighter Side

    Soup of the Day
    Made fresh every day.
    $3.99
    Classic Chicken Caesar Salad
    Chopped romaine hearts tossed in Renee’s Caesar dressing, with seasoned croutons, crumbled bacon, grilled chicken breast and a lemon wedge.
    Vegetarian option $9.99.
    $12.49
    The Amelia Salad
    Chopped romaine hearts tossed in Renee’s caesar dressing, seasoned croutons, crumbled bacon topped with boneless bites tossed in sweet Thai chili sauce.
    $12.49
    Dorito Taco Salad
    A fried tortilla bowl filled with iceberg lettuce, crumbled Doritos, seasoned taco beef, cherry tomatoes, green onion and shredded cheese. Served with salsa, ranch dressing and sour cream on the side.
    $12.49
    Country Cobb Salad
    Grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, country corn, green onion and crumbled hard boiled egg all served on a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce. Served with ranch dressing.
    $12.49

  • Dessert

    Molten Lava Cake
    A warm chocolate cake with a molten lava chocolate centre. Served with vanilla ice cream and dusted with icing sugar.
    $5.25
    New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake
    New York style cheesecake with strawberry topping and whipped cream.
    $5.25
    Chunky Chocolate Mountain
    Chocolate Cake vs. Cheesecake! This dessert is the best of both worlds. Dark chocolate mousse, chunks of cheesecake, piles of slivered almonds, chocolate chips and caramel sauce.
    $5.25
    Vegan Peanut Butter Torte
    This plant based and gluten free treat is surely the smoothest, creamiest, most decadent peanut butter torte you will ever taste.
    Vegan!
    $5.25

  • For all orders:

    All orders are subject to applicable taxes.

Mucho Moosehead Monday

$4.99 Pints of Moosehead or Cracked Canoe.
$10.99 Venue nachos:
Taco beef, signature Buffalo chicken, grilled chicken, pulled pork, or vegetarian.

TNT Tuesday

$4.99 Domestic tall cans.
$2.99 Tacos with the purchase of a beverage.
(minimum order of 2 tacos per person)

Welly Wednesdays

$4.99 Pints/tall cans of Helles Lager.
$9.99 Venue Classic Burgers and Beyond Meat Burgers.

Twisted Thursday

Half Price Wings with the purchase of a beverage.
$4.99 Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, sauced the way you like (Thursday exclusive!)
$4.99 Twisted Tea cans

Island Fridays

$4.99 Bacardi Cocktails
$4.99 Landshark Pints
$9.99 Fish and Chips
$9.99 Fish Tacos and Crispy Avocado Tacos

All food specials are valid only
with the purchase of a beverage.

Cater your next event or meeting with The Venue!

Our team at The Venue looks forward to working with you to make an exciting and memorable special event!
Catering Menu
If our menu is missing a component or feature that you would like as part of your catering, special accommodations can be made. However, these accommodations must be discussed in advance in order to meet your needs.
Please indicate when booking your catering any dietary or allergy restrictions for your guests.
You must provide a minimum of 2 weeks notice when placing a catering order. If you require any further assistance or have any questions, please contact us below at your convenience.
Contact us

 

 

We are excited to announce that the Venue and the Den gaming lounge are now available for bookings! We offer these spaces to both inside and outside groups of the Conestoga College Community.

 

 

The bar is open five days a week. Specify you want access to the bar in your rental form and we provide the bartender.

The Venue can hold over 150 guests for your next event.

The Venue bar is fully licensed and has six beer taps and a full spread of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

This is a perfect space for any event including class reunions, presentations, staff dinners and so on.

Decorate the space any way you like.

The Venue’s large stage is the perfect spot for a DJ, or a master of ceremonies for your next event.

Internal Group Events

Internal groups are categorized as parties that are part of the Conestoga College Community (e.g. CSI Clubs, College Administration, Students (for student projects), Conestoga College Alumni Association (including class reunions)). These groups may rent these spaces free of charge pending approval, so long as the event does not interfere with the regular daytime operations of these spaces.  The rental agreement forms will be available on this site shortly.  Please come to the CSI Main Office at Doon Campus in room 2A106 for more information.
If you are interested in booking The Venue, please download and completely fill out the rental agreement form, then email it to our contact below
Internal Rental

External Group Events

All groups not directly associated with Conestoga College are categorized as an external group and are subject to outside group rates.
If you are interested in booking The Venue, please download and completely fill out the rental agreement form, then email it to our contact below.
External Rental

Inquire about bookings

Send Us a Message

Contact us with any questions you have in regards to The Venue including bookings.

Nicole Richard
Hospitality Coordinator
nrichard@conestogac.on.ca

Hours

The Venue observes the following hours beginning September 3, 2019:
Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Weekends: Closed

Breakfast is served every day until 11:00am.

Location

The Venue Restaurant & Bar is located inside Conestoga College’s Doon Campus

299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener Ontario
N2G 4M4