Morning at Timmy's as the #LocalCoffee shops weren't open this early on a Saturday. So it was a…read morecoffee, some wifi and my laptop to plan out what I'm going to do today in Ontario. Decent seating, all of the tables but two were clean. A quick wipe and I was here for an hour. Coffee was very good, prepared as ordered. I don't hit up Timmy's often enough to need their app. [Review 1451 of 2024 - 129 in Ontario - 22474 overall]

Reliable This morning, like most, people line up for…read moretimmies. This location provides good service from friendly and kindly staff. Display case is well stacked and everything is moving well. Floors and seating areas are clean and welcoming Good place to come for breakfast

Gongcha has so many pretty and really good drinks to choose from. They also introduced new…read moreice-cream waffles that tasted amazing #1 Strawberry Creme Brulee This drink we so soo pretty and tasted rather sweet. The sugar can not be adjusted for this one but it does not go overboard. Breaking the top and mixing it together in the end tastes amazing (middle) #2 Mango Splash with Aloe This drink was really refreshing and creamy. The taste of mango and hint of tea really brought it together. If you're feeling something more fruity then definitely go for this one. (Left) #3 Oreo Coffee Milk Tea This drink really tasted like an iced coffee. It was slightly bitter so it's good for coffee lovers. The Oreo bits were a nice addition to take away the bitterness. #4 Mixed Matcha and Oolong Waffle Ice-cream The waffle was hands down one of the best in waterloo. It was crunchy and soft on the inside. The oolong was a little overpowering but in a good way. Tastes similar to a fortune cookie. Although we could not taste the matcha as much. A must try out of all three!

Came here for the first time and had a great experience. The atmosphere of the store is enjoyable…read more The drinks are the best I've ever had!! And prices are reasonable. Staff very friendly! The matcha smoothie was the highest quality of matcha I have ever tasted. I'm not an expert in matcha but I usually get the matcha Frappuccino at Starbucks and this surpassed that greatly. The creme brulee smoothie had a crisp top that you could slap, it was soooo tasty. Never had anything like that before. Definitely will be back!

Meals are a tad expensive - $20+ for an omelette. And I wouldn't mind paying for a great…read moreexperience, but this was a disappointment. Server was friendly but overloaded. The table was in the middle of the room, these were the only 2-seaters, and it was loud. My meal was slow and they gave me the wrong thing, so then they had to start all over. My tea went cold while waiting, and they charged me for a second one, even though this happened because of their systems. I only nit pick like this because the prices are too high for this kind of experience. After tax and tip, it was $42 for an omelette and tea. Won't be going back.

The food was incredible. The service could have been better. One thing I would make a…read morerecommendation on is they add in some sound insulation? I could hear every conversation from every table across from the room. Certainly would be nice to have some segregation and conversation it would make for a much better ambience.

The bingsu was a really tasty and refreshing sweet treat. They had a variety of flavours to choose…read morefrom but I shared the tiramisu, grape and strawberry with friends. It's nice that they have different sizes to choose from. The portions are pretty good - we got the small sizes and it was a good amount for three people. The tiramisu was definitely a favourite and the strawberry was great too. The grape wasn't my personal favourite but it was still good. They all come with a shaved ice, condensed milk and a good amount of toppings like ice cream, fruit or even a piece of tiramisu on top. The service was good, however it took about 30 mins to make but it's nice that they give a buzzer to notify you when it's ready. Unfortunately the croffle maker was down so we couldn't try any of those. The inside is clean and cute, not much too the decor and it's a little bit of a small space but there are some tables to sit at and a nice window area. Would definitely recommend trying this place out for dessert!

Finally had a chance to try this spot after opening this year. Pretty good bingsu but prices are a…read morebit more expensive. They have a larger variety of desserts and drink options to choose from. Atmosphere/ interior was nice and it was pretty clean.

Heard a new place in the Loo opened up dedicated to milkshakes so had to give it a try! This…read morelocation is attached to T.O's Kathi Roll Eatery which serves Indian burritos, tacos, and more. For this visit I went with a friend to try the milkshakes that they're known for. Needing a caffeine boost, I ordered the coffee crisp milkshake. It came with the actual coffee crisp bar on top (not pictured) which helped it look very aesthetic! The milkshake itself was a tad on the sweeter side, but still a refreshing drink on a hot summer day :)

Tried their milkshake which was perfect in satisfying the sweet tooth craving! Super quick service…read more They offer so many milkshake flavours & I went with the Ras Malai as it's a more unique one. It's sweet with strong flavours of cardamom! There are some seats/tables for customers to sit at in the shop. It's located in a plaza so there are some parking spots but parking lot it a bit tight.

The staff are friendly and welcoming, and everything we ordered was delicious. Every visit is a…read morewonderful experience, and it's always a pleasure to come back. Highly recommended!!!!

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.

Best ground coffee in Stratford, IMHO…read more And that is a potentially volatile statement - as Stratford is the birthplace of Balzac's Coffee (now in Toronto's Distillery District too - This is my Dad's go-to place as well (he loves the French Vanilla flavoured beans, ground to order at the counter. It's my favourite flavour too, but I have a soft spot for the chocolate raspberry beans too)! Owner Nancy (Hotson) is AWESOME! She's half the charm of this place - ask her anything! You'll see. She knows everything there is to know about all the products she sells - coffees, teas and cigars, for the most part. Extra tip: You can now order their coffee beans online! YAHOO!

There are plenty of worthwhile shops in Stratford (one of the only touristy towns where I've found…read morethis to be true), and Buzz Stop is a great place to drop in for some coffee and/or tobacco. I was shopping for my best friend's bachelor party. Being from the States, Cuban cigars are impossible to find here, so he was hoping to smoke some while we were in Stratford. I had called ahead and, sure enough, they had plenty. Walking in, it smelled more of coffee and I thought for a moment I was shopping for the wrong thing; perhaps I should have planned to pick up a pound of some coffee too! Nancy, the proprietor, was very friendly. Not knowing much about cigars, I didn't know what I wanted, but she was very happy to help me decide what kinds to get. She even suggested some of the inexpensive ($5 per) cigars, saying that for my money, those would probably be best. She suggested that Cubans are not necessarily better cigars, so I ended up with a mix of cigars, both in origin and price. For a dozen guys, not all of whom love cigars, this was invaluable. Next time I'm in Stratford, I will definitely drop in!

9/10 Mango sago and brown sugar pearls Jasmin milk tea are…read moreso good! Recommended! Mango sago: ingredients are fresh; I tasted grapefruit, mango and sago. The base is a coconut milk smoothie: the taste is rich but could be blended better. Milk Tea: the base is nothing different than a satisfying milk tea base; pearls are the best! Chewy! Overall: Remember to ask for less sugar. 30% won't be too less, or else a sugar cube will be forming in your mouth. Is it my special preference or not, I like it that the sealing of the cup could be easily pealed of for cleaning or drinking with a spoon (smoothies). The only problem is the design of the cup. They make the top larger than the bottom, so you think you still have half of the drink but indeed less than a half. (/＼)

I ordered the berry matcha latte- and it wasn't too bad, but they added a lot of the berry purée…read moreand barley any matcha. By the half of the drink it was all purée.