Matter of Taste conveniently located in Downtown area. With the help of Yelp App, we conveniently…read moredecided to come here for our Coffee fix before visiting The Museum. On a nice Sunny day, you have the option of sitting at the tables right in front of the cafe which are great for people watching. The vibe here is casual and down to earth. Coffee was good and so was the scone. A good choice when you are in the area visiting.

Super nice. Great coffee. You can get a real ceramic cup which I think it's a plus because coffee…read moretaste better out of a real cup, don't you think? It's super chill, there's cute, jazz, playing and kitchen, decor, and outdoor seating.

Found this cute and quaint cafe through Yelp. It was a really nice change of pace for lunch after…read moredriving for over an hour. Ordered a cappicola panini and london fog. Both were excellent. The soft music in the background was very relaxing and transported me away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoyed speaking with the sweet lady from Romania and the service overall was friendly. I would be here weekly if I worked or lived in Waterloo.

We (me and a group of my friends) meet there regularly every week. The place has nice decorations,…read moreis pleasant and cozy and provides relaxing atmosphere. Staff is kind and caring. The owner is a charming lady who easily gets friendly relations with her guests. Good coffee and many choices in menu. In conclusion: a really special place deserving to be recommended as a hidden gem.

They offer good baked goods and coffee. Parking can be challenging, so it's best to arrive early on…read moreweekends or consider biking. Weekdays are even more difficult for parking. Pay parking is available for the VIA Train Station, but it often fills up. It's a nice place to wait for a train.

Smile Tiger Coffee is a gem perfectly located just steps from the VIA Rail/GO Station, making it an…read moreideal stop when picking up friends or heading to the train. I have tried their flat white, London fog, lemon scone, cheddar scone and date square. All were beautifully made and full of flavor. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with plenty of greenery and a relaxed vibe. There is also outdoor seating to enjoy on nice days. The staff are consistently fast, friendly, and welcoming, making every visit smooth and enjoyable whether you are grabbing a quick drink or staying to relax. Parking out front is limited to 15 minutes, but the train station offers 30 minutes free or the option to pay for longer. While the parking is not perfect, the coffee, treats, and atmosphere more than make up for it. Definitely a must stop spot every time I am at the station.

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

I try to go every time that I go to Waterloo. This bakeshop is too cute, with outstanding food and…read moreservice. Try to get there by noon to get the most selection. The first word that comes to mind about this place: mmmm Their lemon loaf puts Starbucks' lemon loaf to shame. You can call and order in advance like I did this morning for a few items that I wanted to take away for my kid.

Wonderful! Food is delicious, and service friendly and…read moreefficient. Most recently, we were heading out on a road trip and wanted to snag some extra food for the road. The extra care and attention to safe packaging was very much appreciated.

The quinoa salad tasted grocery store made and the curry stew get like the spices weren't cooked…read morethrough.

Sometimes it's really good, most of the time it really awful. Inconsistent quality, deplorable and…read moreimpersonator, arrogant services.

Went for the first time to enjoy some pastries, my girlfriend used to get when she went to…read moreuniversity in the area. Unfortunately we had a bad experience. You can barely hear the staff and when they come to you they seemed as if we had no time to look at which pastries we wanted. We spent roughly $40 on several items. Everything was put in a bag so all the delicate pastries and macarons were squished and did not make it home. I also grabbed a coffee which I couldn't even drink.

Went during lunch on a weekday and the store was very busy! The food arrived quickly, the drinks…read moretook a bit. The spring roll was delicious, there is peanut butter within the roll. The store had ample space.

This place is so busy! Easy to see why: great story and great offerings. I went there for…read morebreakfast and the food was good enough. The ambience is a bit chaotic and super loud so if you are noise- and din- sensitive, definitely go at quiet times. I went on a Sunday morning and it was clearly the local preferred Sunday brunch spot!!