ABOUT
A Fresh Look, Same Heart
In 2024, Keystone Alley underwent extensive renovations to refresh and elevate our space. While the interior may look new, we’re still proudly owned and operated by Kim and Anthony—serving the same delicious food and warm hospitality you’ve always known and loved.
And of course, our beautiful European-style patio remains unchanged—ready to welcome you all season long.
For three decades the Keystone Alley has continually evolved, from its start as a small coffee shop into the popular casual fine dining restaurant that you see today. The Keystone Alley was named after the well-known Keystone Bakery located on these premises earlier. The ‘alley‘ in the current name describes the area adjacent to the restaurant used for patio dining in the summer months. Over the years, many improvements have been made, including the addition of the “Key’d Inn”, a spacious two bedroom suite rental situated above the restaurant.
After 30 years in business, owners Sheldon Russell and wife Patty Hawkins have handed over the keys to Anthony Jordaan and Stratford native, Kimberly Hurley. The couple will focus on building the legacy that Sheldon and Patty have already established, while adding a fresh face to the culinary scene in Stratford. The goal will be to provide a family style menu of fresh, flavourfull foods, while supporting locally and sustainably.
ANTHONY JORDAAN
CO-OWNER / MANAGER
Anthony is a native of South Africa, and is a trained chef with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry in both Africa and Canada. While working in Zambia as the manager of a hotel/restaurant he met Kimberly, his future wife, which brought him to Canada (after a very long story of adventures and stress!). He has worked in South Africa, Zambia, Vancouver and Nunavut and looks forward to using his vast array of knowledge to enhance your dining experience at the Keystone Alley.
KIMBERLY HURLEY
CO-OWNER
Kimberly was born and raised in Stratford, Ontario. She is a Doctor of Audiology and a mother of two boys, so she is a master at multi-tasking! She is passionate about good food and looks forward to sharing it with new and old friends and family. She will be working in the front of house when grandma and grandpa can take over, and looks forward to seeing you enjoying our chef’s creations!
