This place is definitely a study spot for university students at Guelph. The coffee shop is well…read moredesigned with different lounge chairs and tables that make it the perfect place to pull out your laptop and get some work done. When I went on a Saturday it was packed! But still the service was pretty fast. I got the caramel latte which was amazinggg. I think it may be my new favourite iced latte in the area. The coffee flavour is rich and robust which I prefer. I think the Sausage egg and cheese on the other hand was okay. I think I was a bit thrown off because the sausage was a bit soggy. I think I'll still give the food here another try though just because I like the coffee so much. My partner also really liked his frappe so I think we'll be coming by again.

On a Friday late night we stopped over for some coffee and some tea. Very nice place and…read moretastefully decorated. A quiet place and few customers late as well. The girls on the counter were very helpful and answered all our questions. The beverages were made correctly and quickly and served us with a smile. The Vegan Cappuccino made with oat milk was made to perfection. The coffee a bit weaker for our taste. The Vegan Smurf Chai Latte with Oat Milk and made with Pea Flower again well made with perfect sweetness and flavour.

A really cute local cafe with great drinks. I've came here on two occasions and brought my sister…read moreand boyfriend, who have also enjoyed their time. I am a great fan of their hot chocolate with whipped cream on top. The flavour is very rich and perfectly satisfies my craving, especially in the colder weather. Their brownie is a bit on the sweeter side for me so I didn't personally enjoy it as much- but having it with coffee is definitely a better pairing! Sadly I have not had the chance to try their other menu items because I always eat lunch prior to going. Perhaps I'll have to return another time to try their sandwiches. They have a small selection of board games available. Both times I played scrabble and it was a fun time to enjoy with our drinks. The interior has limited seating so during busier times it may be harder to find a table. I usually go in the afternoon on a weekday and have luck finding a seat. My only complaint is the inconvenience of parking. The location of the cafe makes it harder to find closer street parking but that's not a flaw from the place, just the city. Overall I would recommend this cafe to enjoy a drink and snack alone or with company!

This is one of Guelph's most popular local coffeeshops among the young and the old. Do I think it's…read moreworth the trip? Depends on who you ask. If you are going to see one of their many evening performances or gatherings, sounds like a good time. If you are here for the coffee only, I can say it is just ok ‍the inside is really old-school and could probably use a sprucing. The servers can be a hit or miss. Sometimes they are extremely friendly, other times seem tired and grumpy. They do seem to bake in house and that can sometimes feature exciting baked goods. They also serve alcohol which is a pleasant addition in a coffee

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.

Let me just say yum. Not sure if these ingredients are actually good but they taste pretty tasty…read more The soup was creamy and the bread fresh and buttery. The butternut taste was spot on and it was super comforting. The pizza was pretty good: the crust very pillowy and the sauce meh. The actual like main dough was super thin which was strange but tasted kinda good. We also got a slice of cake that was super rich and triple chocolate. The food was pretty good and I will say taste around the same as like 3 years ago. Our server, Brendan, was pretty nice and we did get our food very quickly considering how busy it was. I will say that they put their freaking cook book everywhere. It is on. The tables and in the decor( which is pretty nice). Like I would honestly say maybe tone it down a little wow. I just wonder are those actually real or are the like just covers cause they have about 1 million just sitting around. So pretty much that and the price is what takes off a star. So we actually came in their anniversary and got like a slightly cheaper version but the normal prices are not cheap. It's not that bad just inflation I guess

Food was very good , price are a little on the high side for the portion size. Service was great ,…read moreserver was charming and engaged in conversation . Great patio and ambiance . Worth the trip!!

Love ALL of the locations of Balzac's and love their Parisian Mist especially. Always a great stop…read morefor coffee or tea.

My absolute favourite coffee. Friendly service. Great atmosphere and lots of fun treats. Lennon,…read moreMackenzie, Robbie and Jaya (to name a few) are always so friendly and welcoming. Thanks for being our favourite coffee spot.

With the Grain is my Saturday morning ritual. The coffee and baked goods are amazing. I stock up…read morefor the week with an oatmeal sandwich loaf (awesome for our Saturday lunch grilled cheese sandwiches), baguettes (they make for fantastic French toasts), croissant bread (which my daughter devours in her school lunches) and often something sweet as a treat - the brownies, bee sting bars and cinnamon rolls are always a hit! The staff is super friendly and I appreciate the loyalty cards for coffee and bread. The bakery itself is small but so quaint being in an old historical house. If you haven't tried With the Grain, you're missing out on a Guelph experience.

Blown away from the quick communication and the commitment to creating the most delicious birthday…read morecake for my daughter with the vision I had and more! Shannon really took the time in our call to get to understand what I want and made the best recommendations. The presentation of the cake to the taste = perfection! My daughter absolutely loved it and so many parents commented on how beautiful it was and that it truly was delicious. For the price, I couldn't believe it! Highly recommend for all special occasion cakes and bakery items! Can't wait to book my other daughters 2nd birthday cake! Thank you so much to the whole staff! You truly are a gift to us!

I came here Thursday morning with a friend of mine and I made sure to come here hungry! Last time I…read morevisited this place, I noted that the food coming out looked really yum. Around 10 there wasn't much of a rush and was the perfect time to enjoy some much needed tete-a-tete with my friend. She ordered the Raspberry muffin and avocado toast with feta and I ordered the nut steel cut oats and berries toast. I absolutely loved both of my meals. The steel cut oats were generously served, slightly sweet but not too much. The berries toast, very unique combination of mascarpone, honey, strawberries, and black pepper with a dash of mint. The dark chocolate mocha was delish, and was surprised to discover they offer milk chocolate mochas as well. Additionally, I loved that the cutlery was served wrapped in cloth napkins, which gives it a classic edge. The environment has indeed changed quite a bit. You can see a new roasters has been built and a baby gate has been placed in front of the down going stairs (wonderful safety note for those with wild toddlers like me). It seems milk gets hand delivered by an older amish couple (we so happened to witness this ourselves)...I don't think you can get any more locally sourced than that! I'm glad I revisited this place as I believe this has a lot of great things going for it. Although the sole staff did very well, the food did take a bit of time to come. As we were in no hurry this did not effect my time there but that is something potentially to note for future goers.

What a cute cafe! The atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming. The barista is knowledgeable and…read morefriendly. There are plenty of indoor seats with a back space for extra seating. We tried the winter but steel cut oats which is a hefty portion and delicious! Not to sweet and lots of texture from the toppings. There are pastries as well. We absolutely loved it!

Excellent espresso!!…read more Really if you need a coffee pass by this place! Lots of parking lots of room inside, not too fancy but I'd rather have good coffee than a better decor!! Service was fast and prices average for a double espresso, $3.50.

Parking - lots Seating inside - TONS…read moreAtmosphere - quaint, quiet, adorably cute. The menu is very much a Canadian breakfast with a side of Korean entrees. This is an establishment locally owned by the sweetest couple. This is a counter service cafe. They have a variety of cakes, coffee, sandwiches and gelato. I ordered their bulgogi bibimbap and ube latte (sweet potato. I think they called it something else). The bibimbap was full of fresh vegetables and seasoned beef. This was quite a good portion size served in a large bowl - not stone bowl unfortunately. The latte was slightly sweet and very creamy. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the cafe. A must visit!