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    Balzac's

    4.0 (89 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    St Lawrence Mkt across the pedestrian street.
    Suzanne W.

    Excellent coffee and great service! I don't usually have a cold drink, but the Maple Latte is out of this world and my new favorite coffee drink. My husband has the hot apple cider and loves it. Looking for many more visits!

    Debbie R.

    Delicious coffee found here in Toronto. Servers here very friendly and across from Lawrence Market. It was a nice clean environment and very quiet inside. A nice place to just go to do some work or hang out with friends.

    Nicole E.

    Time for a warm up. Grabbed an apple caramel latte with oat milk and a hot apple cider. C$14.01 It's the busiest roaster at the market. The apple cider is just barely warm, not hot. They have nice insulated to go cups for us. The Caramel latte was good.

    Left: Iced Matcha Latte Right: Cafe Frappe
    Rachel L.

    This may be a flawed review because I didn't really try what Balzac's is known for, coffee, but instead tried an iced matcha latte and cafe frappe. The matcha was so bland, watery, and unappetizing. Really had to force myself to drink as much as I can as to not put my money to waste. The cafe frappe was incredibly sweet, too sweet for me. My mom thought it was okay and it helped cool her down from the heat. Service was rude. Guy working the cash register was super impatient. My mom was having trouble paying with her card and he walked away before she could ask for help. When he returned and saw that we still hadn't paid, he sighed and told her what to do. The inside of the shop is pretty cramped with all the seats really close together. Overall, an unpleasant experience and I'm pretty disappointed.

    Christy Y.

    After grabbing food at St. Lawrence Market, I was craving some coffee and saw Balzac's right across the street. It's a super cozy spot and really convenient if you're already at the market. When I stepped in, the place was packed--pretty much all the seats were taken by people working or studying on their laptops. The vibe was really laid-back, and the staff at the counter were super friendly. I went for the iced maple latte, which was a nice switch-up from a regular sweetened latte. The maple gives it a different flavor--definitely sweeter than sugar--but it still felt like a healthier option. The drink was good! Not mind-blowing, but if you like a sweeter iced latte, it's worth trying. Overall, it's a great spot to grab a coffee and chill after walking around the market. Definitely worth checking out!

    Salted caramel latte
    Quinton B.

    The service, ambiance and coffee is amazing. Great location with great vibes. I can see myself starting every morning with a Balzac's coffee.

    Capucino and drip coffee $9
    Bojan P.

    I would come here to get a coffee and get away from the bust st Lawrence market. Atmosphere: 5 stars. A very cozy place. People are reading books. Having a conversation. There are a few large desks where people brought laptops and are doing work. There is enough space to sit down. Coffee: (3 stars) The coffee is ok, nothing special. Service: Friendly staff.

    Chocolate banana muffin, hobbit muffin, cheese and spinach pastry, raspberry pistachio danish
    Ali B.

    While walking in Toronto, my wife and I started craving something to eat -- something sweet and savoury while also feeling light. As we walked back home from St. Lawrence Market, we recalled seeing a coffee shop / café a few days prior, where there seemed to be a steady stream of people going inside to enjoy a cup of coffee and some pastries. When we saw that, we made plans to go visit when we were in the area the next time -- and today was that day. As we went inside, the light and dark contrasting décor and the fresh smell of brewing coffee indicated that we were definitely in the right spot. The counter was lined up with different foods, from pastries, to scones and muffins. We weren't exactly sure what we were craving so we ended up going slightly overboard and ordered a few different items. We ended up getting a chocolate banana muffin ($3.50), a hobbit muffin (because of the cute name -- $3.50), cheese and spinach pastry ($3.50) and a raspberry and pistachio Danish ($3.50). Again, we only went slightly overboard... Since we were in a hurry, we decided to take the treats to-go and warm them up to enjoy in the comforts of our home. The treats definitely hit the spot, and even though we didn't eat them right away at the café, they were still fresh when we had them. Hopefully next time we'll have a bit more time to enjoy the ambiance of the café.

    White chocolate hazelnut latte, oat cookie latte, and chocolate croissant.
    Raquel R.

    Cute coffee shop. Loved the outer layers of the croissant. We had the chocolate croissant.

    Amber J.

    Nice coffee shop with a lot of coffee and drink options to choose from! There are always a LOT of people here when we visit, but we seem to find a table despite the busy-ness. We ordered a mocha and rose tea, both "for here", but for some reason, they gave the tea in a paper cup but coffee in a glass cup. Even though we ordered a hot mocha, they gave it in a glass cup, which I thought was cool. The mocha tasted pretty good and the tea was just a regular tea bag tea (although they have unique flavors). We've tried their pastries before too, and they were pretty good. They have vegan and GF options too. They've expanded the coffee shop with the space next to the original place since we last visited, which I think was a good move.

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    Paired their carrot cake with a cuppa hot apple cider - divine! Lovely ambience, friendly staff- definitely well worth the visit

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    Lawrence Market next door is oversupplied with raw meats and undersupplied with delicious beverages, so I ventured outside to grab a cup here.

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    Solid matcha, beautiful latte art, delicious croissant sandwiches…read more Came just before 9am on a Saturday and managed to order before a morning crowd started to form. We got a matcha latte with oat milk, cappuccino, and the breakfast sandwich w smoked salmon (forgot the name). Matcha latte was great, I loved that they clarified whether I wanted sweetened or unsweetened. Sometimes cafes serve them sweetened without me realizing. It's not super crazy high quality but it's definitely better than most cafes. I only had a sip of the cappuccino but I could tell my mom didn't love it. It's just on the fruitier side so it tasted more sour and not creamy/smooth (which is what my mom prefers). Depends on your preference. She really liked the latte art though and didn't want to ruin it by drinking it! The sandwich was big and delicious. There's a hint of dill flavor which paired well with the salmon. I could tell my mom liked it. The cafe itself has a few tables and high top counter seating, as well as seating outside. There's two restrooms in the back. They seem to bake everything in house and it smelled wonderful as they brought stuff out the oven. Loved the all female staff!

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