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    Heartbeat Cafe

    4.3 (250 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Delis
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HEARTBEAT CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Darlene T.

    This is a cute cafe in the Cambrian Park Plaza in between BMO and Dollar Tree. It's difficult to find because the "Heart Beat Cafe" is a very small icon on the large sign. Its very cozy and electic inside but needs better lighting inside. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of the food because I was so hungry. However, I really enjoyed the quality of the ingredients and flavors. The bread was very good!

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    Amin B.

    First time here. Ordered: -White Chocolate Mocha. Big and foamy top. -Pirogi. Very new to me and so delicious with the sauce. -Breakfast burrito. Nice and filling, with very mild(in a good way) salsa sauce dip. The interior alone was very cute and has original antique things which always attract me, compared to the usual cafes with a fake vibe. Yolanta is sweet and welcoming. It got really busy around 12, but she took down orders and many guests seemed like regulars. Will come again soon!

    Cat H.

    We love coming here for coffee and food. This weekend was super hot and my friend and I wanted to meet for coffee and decided to go to heartbeat since it's between our homes. The owner is always so kind and friendly. I had an iced mocha and my friend had this salad. The salad was gorgeous. They have inside and outside dining and a variety of prepared or food freshly made food, drinks, desserts, and fun little retail items. I highly recommend this place. Parking is never a problem and it is super peaceful.

    Such a tiny ass burrito I've never seen such a small burrito but it tastes okay

    Very small portion for a very high price I've never seen such a small burrito. This place is a rip off go somewhere else

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    Rusty P.

    BIG Shout out to the Heartbeat Café! I swung by this place a few months ago without my wallet while juggling daddy duty and in a rush to squeeze in a lunch with my toddler before nap time. Living in Silicon Valley I just assume all places have Apple Pay however I didn't make the realization that this beautifully unique little nook did not have Apple Pay. The owner led with compassion and made my daughter and my lunch and allowed me to come back later to pay with a credit card. Fast-forward a few months, and I swung by with my mom who is visiting from the East Coast. We made our order and as I went for my wallet, the owner asked if I would like to use Apple Pay. To my elation, she had taken our conversation to Hart and got Apple Pay soon thereafter for her business. Amazing food... Phenomenal people!

    Scott S.

    Stingy portions of bad food at high prices. Slow service. An interior that's so baking hot you can't tolerate it. Needless to say I did not enjoy this terrible place. I tried their breakfast burrito with bacon, the smoked salmon bagel, and a double latte. The breakfast burrito was microwaved gas station quality. Served with jarred salsa. It was so bad. Really disgusting. The bagel, for $12, had barely any toppings. Look how stingy that is. $12 for $2 of food, nice markup for barely any work. The latte tasted of milk. No discernible coffee flavor. Overall, well, the roses in the little courtyard outside are nice. But I would never come back for food or drinks.

    I grabbed a vanilla iced coffee while on my break and it was amazing! Super cute and peaceful environment with kind employees. Will come here again!

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    Tom G.

    I highly recommend going to the Heartbeat Café - been there several times their coffee is excellent and Service is superb. The pastries pastries are awesome. So far I have tried the lemon bars, scones, we did henemans bread, and crepes. I usually stop in on Saturdays. They have a real nice outside and inside seating area which is great for groups of people too.

    Cindy C.

    Super cute mom and pop cafe with character! The food was surprisingly tasty. We got the breakfast burrito and the Turkey avocado pesto crepe that comes with house marinara sauce which is really yummy. The breakfast burrito was also really solid. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. Quite a bit of tables outside for you to dine and enjoy a nice day out. If you come on Saturdays there's the Cambrian farmers market in the parking lot for some fresh produce. Plenty of parking here as the plaza is pretty big.

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    Sunil R.

    I met a friend here for lunch. They have outdoor seating which is appreciated in these times. It was a little chilly but the sun was out which was nice. It appears to be family owned and the lady who took our order and served us was super nice. I got the ricotta and spinach crepe and the Italian Wedding soup. The soup was good and hearty. Not a big fan of the crepe though, it was unlike anything I have had and not in a good way. Rounding the rating given that this is a small business.

    Nathan U.

    Came for a coffee and enjoyed every sip of it. The owner was amicable and quick service. Lots of pastries to choose from and all around very affordable. The chai latte was absolutely delicious. The ambiance is fantastic inside and out, and the outdoor seating has shaded umbrellas! Ample parking and easy to find.

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    Alexandra L.

    The HeartBeat Cafe is such a cute cafe! It is a hidden cafe in the Cambrian Plaza. It truly is a gem and you must try it! All of the food and drinks are super yummy! The entire cafe has a great atmosphere and has the cutest decorations. When you order, your food comes out very fast! I highly recommend!!

    Kasi M.

    I went to this spot with a friend back in January. It was freezing inside! Not sure if their heater was busted, but it definitely wasn't cozy. We grabbed two coffees, a bagel with smoked salmon, and a crepe. Can't recall the exact flavor of the crepe, but it had spinach. Bagel was alright, but the crepe was seriously lacking flavor. Oh, and a little more friendliness from the servers wouldn't hurt!

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    Nice little cafe. Reasonable prices and nice pastries. Enjoyed it today with my car buddies.

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    Coffee was great, great service. Coming from Southern California is was a great experience! Love the set up

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    Falafel plate. Hummus. Grilled eggplant. Shredded lettuce. Cucumber salad under the lettuce. Pickles.
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    Corned beef with peperonico and jelly, unique but I wish the corned beef was closer to roasted beef
    Corned beef with peperonico and jelly, unique but I wish the corned beef was closer to roasted beef
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    Omg I've been missing out!! 25% off on food after 6pm. I stopped by after work and it was around…read more7:30pm. Apparently 8pm is 50% off because the store closes at 8:30pm. Lots of bento boxes to choose from. They have a wide array of Japanese items (Takoyaki, sushi, bulgogi and rice, Okonomiyaki, fish, katsu, etc). Honestly I felt overwhelmed (like a kid in the candy store). I couldn't decide on just 1 item!! I also browsed the cute merch and got myself a bag of matcha Kit Kat from Japan. I thought the price was great for the amount of food I got. Staff very nice and welcoming. Store is well kept and FIFO accordingly. I thought the yakisoba was ok. Okonomiyaki was decent. I liked the inari and takoyaki. I will definitely be back to try some of their other items as well.

    This is a dangerous place for blind box fans, not one is there delicious eats to pick up... Bunny's…read moreCafe has a huge inventory of Miffy, Smiski, Sonny Angels and such - it's blind box galore. I have to make a stop here every time I am in the area. It is a grab and go place with hot eats to get in the back. The shop is set up that you can walk through everything and check out all the food and trinkets! There is a huge selection of Miffy dishware, this place is gold for any Miffy fan! Everything is neatly organized and staff will check you out once you've made your way through. My favorite to get is the white tuna tataki, the green onion in it is a must have in each bite! I always grab the onigiri (rice ball) when there too, they are generously packed with large pieces of protein. Parking does get hectic in the lot once it's gets later in the day, I always try to go early as possible or I play the parking lottery... parking waiting game? Patience is needed for sure. Final Thoughts: I always have to budget myself when coming here or I am walking away with too many blind boxes...

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