I really enjoyed the experience here, when I visited earlier this autumn. Went here, intrigued by…read morethe used book store and cafe concept. Ordered lunch and had a short browse in their shop. Lots to see. My friends and I took to their patio which is located down by the creek. On the day we went it was sunny and warm, perfect for an outdoor meal. I love birds and there are plenty around, and pretty feeders to entice. My friends ordered burgers and fries. The fries portion sizes are huge here. Its likely best to share if you go with someone or order an extra small fry. Their burgers looked amazing! I dont eat beef, yet they were deluxe patties with cheese, bacon tomato and lettuce, plus mayo and ketchup. I ordered the avocado wrap and their house salad. It was so large and so tasty. The pickles which, came with, were quality pickles and to die for. I absolutely loved how quaint it was inside. It used to be the actual flour mill of Williamsford. Fully operational. As this was back in September I dont recall all the dates the man shared. However, when him and his partner took it over they did some renos in order to bring it up to code. When our order was ready, they brought it down to us on the patio. HEAVY plates and it was quite a distance to walk to deliver the food to us. I met them up the hill to help out. Upon ordering my coffee I was interested in their milk alternatives and the lovely man took his time displaying options for me and offering up samples of the "milks" so that I was pleased with my decision. In spite of customers waiting behind me. I was a little uneasy to have so many ppl behind me so I allowed them to be taken care of before I completed my coffee order. Really, really top notch, friendly, informative and pleasant owners. We had our lunch late and they were closing soon, yet they even stayed open to allow further time for us to all explore the varied books they have. While they cleaned and did the dishes. I would definitely return sometime again in the future. And it is well recommended!

Awesome spot to stop in for lunch, relax and check out a book or two! The food is outstanding!…read moreLove the concept of ordering at the counter and waiting for delivery at your table. Reminds me of Pubs in the UK! This is a gem!

Great coffee on the way to peninsula! It is right in a small town where we passed on our way to…read morepeninsula, the coffee is great and we also ordered their lemon loaf, date square and pulled pork sandwich, the pulled pork is big that my wife could not even finish. The date square is very sweet and lemon loaf is good too but could be more moisture.

Stopped in for coffee and treats. The Peanut Butter 'mallow was amazing - feeling energized for the…read morerest of our trip. There was old 50s themed booths to sit at and a little nick knacks section to buy jams and stuff. Great place for a coffee break!

Great service, delicious coffee and food. The restaurant has two sides: one for the food and one…read morefor the drinks. Each side has a good bit of seating. Menu has a very wide variety. The lady who served us was happy to give recommendations and was very nice to us. We will definitely be back next time we're in town.

Can always trust this quiet little spot to make a good latte every visit…read more Often seasonal options for drinks available and enjoyable!

Staff is incredible. Food is great. They even have gluten free options. Can't recommend this place…read moreenough!

Not the best iced latte it was like a runned down iced latte it was like a hot coffee with a cold…read moremilk with ice

Busy little cafe in Elora…read more Street parking is easily found. You can bike or walk up to this spot. It is very hot in here as I'm not sure they have AC. Flies everywhere from the door opening and closing. You will be shewing them off your food. There is only one bathroom and the line gets quite long since people (read not patrons) come in to use this bathroom. They have many vegan options. There was a tofu bon mi and a tofu TLT sandwich. Both great, but don't come with anything. I also ordered a blueberry bar dessert and it was great. The lavender lemondade was a miss. Just yellow water. I will try them again for the plant based options.

If you are wondering if you should check this place out, just do it. Very adorable cafe with a…read morewonderful outdoor seating area. There is limited seating inside but the patio across is also theirs. Inside, the walls are covered in different art work, the bathroom is located on the second floor. They have several options for both food and drinks. We all opted in for different varieties of bagel sandwiches. Lavender latte was different but tasty. The service was quick, they bring the food to your table. Overall, all of us enjoyed our brunch here.

As with most small Ontario towns, there is naturally a Timmy's in Durham (pop. 2500). But before I…read morestopped there, I was thrilled to find Garafraxa, a cute little independent place that seems to have coffee shop/bistro/entertainment venue all wrapped into one. I stopped in for a tea, and was pleased to be offered a loose-leaf cream earl grey. The cranberry and pistachio biscotti was very fresh and a perfect pair for the tea... So yummy. I should note, I never ask for soy milk in small towns (was laughed at one too many times in the past), but a gentleman that came in after me (looked even more "out of town" than I did ;) asked for it... And the women serving, proudly announced she did have soy milk. Impressive. Wish I had some friends up here (hehe) - this place seems like a perfect Saturday night venue to grab a glass of wine and listen to live music :)

The first thing that caught my eye was the storefront. A hip basic black look with red highlights…read more Not something I expected to see in the small rural town of Durham. A pleasant surprise. I was also happy to see cafe tables and chairs outside. It was a hot day and I needed a place to sit with my dog. Stepped inside and again was impressed with the look of the place, especially the stage. At the back of the room was a stage, stage lighting and a large screen. I didn't realize Garafraxa's is also a music venue. Looks like an excellent spot for musicians to pump up their performance. The espresso prices were Starbucks expensive, but my latte was quite large. The spinach pastry I ordered is the mass-produced pastries I've seen and eaten in other shops around Ontario. I would have preferred a little something savoury that was locally made.

I didn't take it personally when I overheard "at least it isn't Toronto" while I sipped my lime…read moreItalian soda and savoured the yummy Beach Bowl (quinoa, spinach, strawberry, avocado, pineapple, chia seeds, coconut, $10). Beautiful place. Spacious, bright, main floor large bathrooms (might be fully accessible, I don't recall if there was a step to get into the cafe) and very friendly service. If I didn't live in Toronto, I might be here writing all the time. Today it seemed like shuffle mode included the soundtrack from Across The Universe, Death Cab For Cutie & Tom Waits. I would have loved to try the gluten free chocolate brownie but now I have something to look forward to next time I'm in town. Wonderful supply of loose teas as well. And, the Rabbit. The art is just great. They have t-shirts that look great and are well priced. So happy I stopped in!

Great spot nice and bright. Tasty snacks. Good music. Bought a cute t shirt from their retail shop…read moretoo

I love their cappuccino -- so smooth. My husband got a special matcha latte with dates, which was…read moreequally amazing and not too sweet. They make their date syrup in house. Service was excellent. Cozy daytime vibe. They have a small stage for live performances at night. If I lived in Waterloo I would definitely be a regular.

This cafe is located in uptown Waterloo .. truly a hidden gem. I have ordered a cappuccino and a…read morelemon coconut bar.. both were amazing. So was the overall customer service here. The cafe is quaint and very beautiful inside. You will find a plants corner on one side and a book shelf on the other. So it's definitely where you can go read a book or even work or just enjoy having a company along

LOVE this place! favourites include Asiago BLT, breakfast combo...and each person on staff is sooo…read morefriendly and helpful. this is our go to for sat morning talk time

The drinks and atmosphere were amazing! So many things on the menu to explore, and the place is…read morevery clean and friendly!