Always fast and friendly service from the culinary students. A nicely displayed selection of…read morescrumptious bakery options such as scones, croissants, cookies, cupcakes, cheesecake and more! They also have coffee, tea and energy drinks. Today I only stopped in for my favorite, dirty chai téa. It is hands down the best dirty chai I've ever had. They make their own concentrate which isn't too sweet and really gives you the peppery, cinnamony flavor a chai should have. The flavors of the chai, espresso and milk (I get almond milk) are all perfectly balanced and compliment each other for delicious sip after sip. And, the cherry on top... A large with almond milk comes in just under $5! Anywhere else it'd be $7+ and wouldn't taste as good. They also have a selection of house made gelato in the warmer weather. The bakery itself is small inside, but there are several tables in the atrium to enjoy your purchase.

This was a wonderful experience. It is, yes, a little sandwich shop, so it looks a little…read moremisleading, but they have a little bit of everything in their bakery goods, the most delectable sandwiches and crepes, but the show's star was the gelato. I didn't take any photos because it didn't make it that long, but they had some of the most unique and delicious flavor combinations I've ever had in my life. It was peach season, so there were a few specials that blew my mind the prosciutto panini with brie and peaches, and amazing, the ricotta peach gelato, the best I've eaten in my life

Portage Bakery is the best I have been to in a long time. I felt at home, and they took wonderful…read morecare of us. We had breakfast pastries and espresso. I felt like I was in Italy again, and I wished the waitress would adopt me. We also tried their sandwiches on another day for lunch. Their bread is stellar, and they have authentic Italian meats. I wish they were in my home town.

After having breakfast at a small local joint (see Cippy review), we just had to stop at this…read morebakery after finding out that this was where they got their baked goods. It was right around the corner from Cippys. It was like heaven walking in their door! The sights and smells of a good Italian bakery welcome you immediately. There were at least 4 different cases of yummy sweet delights. They had a nice selection of cheeses, meats, and shelves of Italian groceries. Items you might not normally find in your local grocery stores. How about some baccala? The star of the show here is their bread. There's a separate room you enter to make your bread selections. Again, the smell!! I didn't see anyone entering that didn't leave with bread. We checked. This place is 26 miles from our house and requires making the trip across the border. We'll be back! 2023-98

Good, balanced coffee that wasn't overly acidic. The ice cream float had great creaminess from the…read moremilk and was not too sweet. The olive ciabatta had a nice slight saltiness from the olives. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The tofu sandwich was great with the crisp and acidity from the veggies. The pulled pork sandwich was so flavorful. I think it could've used the crisp of veggies in it.

Cute minimalistic bakery with South Korean influenced pastries and a decent selection of…read morecoffee/espresso beverages and smoothies. My friend and I went on a morning walk and stopped by Soko for a quick coffee fix and snack. The lattes we got came out steaming hot - just the way I like it! I also tried the red bean bun, which was perfect balance of textures and sweet-savory flavor. I liked that it wasn't too sweet and let the red bean shine. My friend tried the egg tart and butter tart, which were so flaky and perfectly baked. The space has some table seating inside for people to do some work, reading, or just hang out. The woman managing the front was so sweet and personable. Overall great spot for the local neighborhood!

We enjoyed our hibiscus rose water drinks! The peach mango smoothie was tasty. When we couldn't…read moredecide between drinks initially, the baristas were very helpful and objective. The drinks were fresh and healthy and the homemade brownie dessert was delicious.

Decent place for product... typically crappy experience in the tourist cesspool in…read morepretentious-affluent NOTL. Juice is a bit expensive, as are the well-crafted pastries and baked goods. No vegan or gluten sensitive products. But everything is made in house... with a few baked items frozen. Here's my absurd experience there. Ordering was easy. Gal pressing my OJ didn't put the cup underneath to collect the juice, so it spilled all over the counter. Without pause, she puts a cup into the spilled juice and proceeds to fill the cup with OJ. Puts a lid on it, doesn't wipe the bottom, puts it on the counter, so I go to take my juice, as I am next in line for the finished items...but some jerk rich kid in his ABERCROMBIE shirt doesn't even look up from his phone as he swipes it and waltzes out with his gf who looks like some extra from a 1948 Cary Grant high society flick. The gal(s) behind the counter watch this occur, and don't say anything. I ask HEY, ISNT THAT MY JUICE?...and without missing a beat, the server shrugs her shoulders and says THIS ONE WILL BE FOR YOU. No apology, no recognition of what occurred... she makes me one, and again, doesn't wipe up the orig spilled juice, just sticks a fresh cup into the slop and proceeds. I ask her if she's gonna wipe the bottom as she's handing it to me, and she just looks confused, and says HUH?...I grabbed my juice and left, at this point, realizing my losses and just needing to leave.

We stayed a block away from this little spot and ended up stopping by for coffee and dessert. Small…read moremenu, but a good variety, and we were told everything is homemade. They also serve breakfast, lunch, and pizza, but you have to order a whole pizza since they don't do slices. Their hours are kind of random and it seems like more of a neighborhood/local business type place. Everyone was really friendly and the prices were fair. We ordered lattes and one small pecan pie bites, definitely sweet and super moist.

If I could give this place 0 stars I WOULD!! The service…read morehere is ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS, DISRESPECTFUL and DISGUSTING. Today my friend and I were out for breakfast when an individual in need approached me asking for money for food. Instead I offered to buy them a coffee and a sandwich from the cafe. Before I was even able to enter the cafe, an employee stepped out and blocked the entrance. When I asked what he was doing, he said that the individual was not allowed to enter the cafe. Even though I was puzzled by this, I said that if she is not allowed in then I would like to come in since I will be purchasing the meals. The employee looked at me and said no and stated "if you care so much about people, why don't you just drive them home" this is absolutely the most DISGUSTING behaviour I have ever witnessed from an employee, AND who even says that...like how heartless and selfish can you be. I reiterated to the man that I'm not sure what his problem is with this individual, however I am a paying customer and I would like to buy the food. Once again he refused to let me in, and said that if we didn't leave he would be calling the cops. Additionally stating, "I can't let you buy food, because I'm scared you'll give it to her". Once again the service here is absolutely disgusting, and for an employee to speak to a paying customer that way, just because I was trying to buy an individual in need a meal, is truly horrific.

Yum!!!! Yum and yum. I absolutely recommend this spot to add to your tourist stops. The desert are…read moredivine! Coffee delightful and fixed with so much care. Wonderful customer service. 5 stars

Great coffees but the Gelatos were ok for me. Pastry was alright as well. They do have a lot of…read moreflavors and options to choose from so maybe I didn't get the right one. Staff was friendly and helpful. Interior was also clean and cozy.

Yum yum yum! Best tarts ever. You can't go wrong with the butter tarts. We tried a few and loved…read morethem all. Staff is friendly and helpful. They are on queen street which is very convenient when staying at nearby hotels like 124 on Queen. Place is cozy and smells amazing. This is a must stop when in NOTL!

While walking around quaint Niagara on the a lake, we stopped for some dessert. We had a few…read moretoffee cookies and a cherry tart. The cherry tart had a nice balanced cherry flavor. It was not too sweet or tart. The cream was a perfect pairing in the tart. The toffee cookies, were okay.. a little too,soft for our liking and you couldn't really taste the toffee bits. The shop has some nice things, worth a stop. The young lady behind the counter was nice, but seemed uninterested in answering questions. A little surprising given the quaintness of the shop. Worth a stop for something sweet! The baked good smell alone is worth it!

Absolutely love this patisserie! Every visit is a treat with incredible pastries, delicious…read moredesserts, and genuine hospitality. The wonderful family behind it puts so much care into everything they do.

I was looking for a coffee and this place was closer than the place in Niagara Falls, when I was in…read moreNiagara Falls. I tossed it onto my GPS and remember that I've been here in the past. There's a good amount of street parking here but pay attention to the signs as there are areas you can't park in between the spots you can park. I hopped in and the place was packed. I had a look into the display case, asked about some pastries as it was late in the day and they were closing soon. They recommended a pear one as it was always nice since some of the other fruits can be more tart in the winter. I settled on that and a latte. I swear it was around $6-7 which I don't think I can even get a latte for that in Ottawa. They had my pastry wrapped in no time. I was a bit nosy and popped my head into this doorway as most of the seats were taken to see if there was more seating there. It turns out that it's another part of the shop. It serves gelato and I assume it's seasonal. I'll be back to check it out in the summer. By the time I returned, my latte was ready and I was heading out the door. I had a sip of the latte and it was nice. The pastry was also a really good recommendation. I'll return to try some other things in the future.