Cute, smaller Balzac's by the lake! Not as extravagant as the other locations in/around the GTA. This location, however, has 3-levels of seating, including an outdoor patio up the stairs, around back. On the second level, there were some students studying with headphones on. Whilst the first level seems a bit more loud. Only 1 bathroom here, but it was clean and upscale looking. read more

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Great latte! Super location - grab a drink, walk to the waterfront. We loved it. There is plenty of seating upstairs if you choose to stay.

Lovely little coffee shop tucked away in a peaceful location. I really quite liked this shop and it was great to stop in for a drink. The reason I do not give this place 5 stars is because the menu is a little confusing - it seems to miss out on a lot of the items that they offer. They have iced drinks and flavors and what not, but the menu doesn't clearly say it so I feel like while I did enjoy my drink, I would've preferred something a little different that I wasn't aware was available. read more

Balzac's - Port Dalhousie - Vanilla latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

Very nice place to have a good breakfast, I am from Italay and I travel a lot and alway try to find out good quality to start the day, very nice staff read more

Love the decor, upstairs lounge, and the cups! Possibly the best golden latte I've ever had, too. Moderate prices, comparable to other specialty cafés. read more

Balzac's - Port Dalhousie - Cutest cup! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

Really nice staff. Clean place. Really great portions and good sizes pastries . A little pricey but worth it because of the quality . Nice place for a date. read more

Great coffee shop in the heart of Port Dalhousie. I had the salted caramel latte with GF double chocolate brownie. The brownie was moist and perfectly flavoured with a hint of sweetness but loads of chocolate flavour. The latte was smooth and as described with the proper salted caramel flavours. They use organic milk for their drinks which is the reason I have book marked all their locations!! My go-to coffee shop when in the Toronto area. I settled in upstairs where I was able to use the wifi to get some work done while being all comfy. It's a clean and beautifully decorated place! And service is always friendly. Enjoy! read more

Balzac's - Port Dalhousie - Cozy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

Love it! Not much more to say. From the fantastic coffee to the selection of baked goods and the clean and comfortable environment it's a fantastic place to meet for a hot (or cold) beverage. The stage are always pleasant and friendly & their Covid protocol is exceptional and have all the appropriate measures in place. read more

What a lovely coffee shop in the heart of Port Dalhousie's tourist area. The service was good, as were the options for tasty café treats. The coffee was especially delicious. I went on a Sunday, and the café was very busy. A group downstairs took up all the tables, and everyone upstairs was studying, which made it very awkward for my friend and I to have a little chat without being overheard. Don't expect much privacy in the upstairs seating area. I'll definitely come back. read more

Came here today for a coffee with my girlfriend and was greeted with a friendly hello from the staff, we got two coffees and went upstairs to see what it was like. Not all coffee shops allow its customers to wonder up a flight of stairs to view the world from a second floor, as we walked into the main room on the second floor we were wittiness to a women speaking on her cell phone very loudly. By the volume of her voice and the strong pungent perfume Oder of a grade 10 math teacher, you'd swear she was closing a deal between the two Korea's. We quickly turned and ran back down the stairs to our car, the winter blend was really good coffee though. We will return when they get new postcards. read more

Finally a great coffee shop in Port Dalhousie! I've visited twice since it opened on Canada Day and there's a lot to like - great coffee and caffeinated beverages, yummy baked goods, gelato, cold-brewed coffee. Seating is available upstairs, and on ground level and second story back patios. We love the Balzac's in Niagara on the Lake and now we have one that's even closer at hand! read more

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Really cute and beautiful little coffee shop in Port Dalhousie. Seating is somewhat limited but the decor is so nice. Selection of pastries to go along with your coffee. I've had several informal meetings here and it's such a good place to chat over a nice coffee. Definitely date-worth too if you're in the area. read more

Balzac's - Port Dalhousie - Beautiful coffee on a beautiful table on a beautiful floor :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

+Organic milk +Lots of seating space +Beautiful patio x 2 +Lovely, friendly staff +Delicious coffee! Really liked this place, would come back. Excellent cup of coffee. read more

Lovely coffee shop with the nicest owner. Free samples and a great experience. Very good cup of coffee. Highly recommended. read more

The nitro cold brew is some of the smoothest that my wife and I have ever tasted. It's obvious that the baristas are passionate about coffee; we will definitely return the next time we're in town. read more

Balzac's - Port Dalhousie - Nitro cold brew. So smooth! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Catharines, Ontario

Oh my gosh! They have the BEST hot chocolate I've ever tasted. The smell of rich coffee overcomes you as you walk in. Fun, friendly atmosphere. The staff were laughing and having fun at work, it felt like entertainment. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Best coffee alive. The cafe canadien hot or iced is so good and they have other seasonal drinks that are great. Love this place hope it never has to close read more

Best coffee spot in port. Love the variety of sitting areas and always pleased with my coffee and sweet/cookie

Quality coffee, worthy of the high cost. Their nitro coffee is my highlight - strong coffee with minimal bitterness and lingering nutty flavour read more

Fantastic! Just what you want in a place like this. Great location and two tier back patio is great. Makes my day. Nicest staff as well. I keep going back. read more