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Located at 170 University Ave W in Waterloo, this shopping plaza offers a diverse range of dining, retail, and service options designed to serve both students and the local community. Its food court features various cuisines including Korean, Middle Eastern, Indian, and classic fast food, catering to a wide array of tastes and schedules with many eateries open late into the night. The plaza also houses health and beauty shops, dental and medical clinics, and convenience stores, making it a convenient one-stop destination.
The plaza is accessible with wheelchair-friendly entrances, parking, and restrooms, along with free parking and street parking options. Transactions are easy and flexible thanks to acceptance of credit, debit, and mobile payments. Visitors often appreciate the lively atmosphere and the variety of international food available, though parking can become busy during peak times.
Whether stopping by for a quick meal, picking up essentials, or utilizing on-site services like postal and courier facilities, the plaza remains a frequent hub for students, workers, and residents in the area. Open 24 hours every day, it accommodates late-night needs and offers a space where diverse communities converge throughout the year.
From quality service to a diverse range of options, University Shops Plaza continues to set the standard in the area. Whether visiting for the first time or returning regularly, guests can expect a consistently positive experience.
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4.2/5 average from 3432 reviews
It has a wide variety of food options. Food is reasonably priced as it caters to a large population of students. One can easily find different cuisines and price range to choose from. Most of the shops are open late at night. Even in winters the place has a very live vibe to it.
Sidra Khan
Mar 16, 2026
There are not enough halal options. Operating should also be till late night to serve students who are working till late. Overall, a good place to find reasonable food.
S T
Mar 11, 2026
Lots of options for food but parking can be difficult in the evenings as it gets quite busy
Suzana Milivojevic
Feb 26, 2026
Great Plaza to spend evenings, and if you have a plan for food yes plaza has too many options for you. Coffee, pizza, Chinese, shawarma, Indian tea, Sweets many many options. Large parking lot.
Hassan Danish
Feb 18, 2026
What a beautiful day for a walk to the University Plaza. Most shops are open for business but no seating available anywhere, takeout only. Very casual today, no wait times or line ups at any of the stores open for business today. Burger King staff very friendly any fast today. As well, the clerk at the Campus convenience was happy to chat while making my purchase. Window cleaners throughout the region will have a busy season this year!
Shari Chisholm
Feb 16, 2026
Lots of international style food choices! Korean, Chinese, Greek, and more!! Small cafes, big restaurants and a few stores catering to students and the public.
Gerard Kelly
Jan 28, 2026
Idk it's a plaza semi clean foods aight good amount of space on weekends busy during weekdays
Andrey Golovanov
Dec 29, 2025
Looks like a good shopping mall full of a wide range of restaurants, market stores and medical clinics. There is a vibrant environment with lots of student age people from all walks of life scattered in all of the stores. This location is probably part of the University’s orientation list for places students go to. It felt total safe there. If you like my reviews, photos or videos then plaza up the shops and hit the like button
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Nov 24, 2025
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