This is by far my favourite cafe to come to. The staff are quite friendly and are fun to talk to. The interior is cozy and has lots of table space. The best part of this place is their food menu. A lot of vegan and vegetarian options for such an affordable price. I usually get one or two items just to try and so far, they're all quite good! I'm always satisfied with my visits here. Will definitely come here a lot more in the future! :) read more

Queen Street Commons Cafe - Today's special, mighty chili beans on rice. Also got two spring rolls - Cafes Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Cheap food. Great staff. Good quality. Chill ambiance. Got the chickpea burger for $2.75, had a choice of 4 toppings (spicy cream cheese, coleslaw and spicy hummus were amazing). Free wifi. Spacious. Soft music. Won't kick you out even if you don't buy anything. Everything is vegan. Has a little gift shop area at the rear. Fresh market at 3pm. Will keep visiting during the school year for great service, warm vibes and wholesome food. read more

Queen Street Commons Cafe - Chickpea burger for $2.75. Chickpea filling was a little loose and has a tiny spice to it but the coleslaw made it come alive. - Cafes Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

The chickpea curry is great! The vegan brownie is awesome! Yes, they have Stash tea! Amazing prices and supporting a wonderful mission that's missing in many gentrifying neighbourhoods. Come support the Queen Street Commons Cafe. There's also a little shop where you can buy locally-produced soaps, paintings and knits. Note, be kind and patient with the volunteer staff. Often they are new and can struggle with the process. read more

Such a wonderful idea, having volunteers run a cafe that is accessible for all in a relatively low-income community. Food ranges from $2-6 which is incredibly cheap and its delicious too! So far I've been 3 times and each time has brought with it fantastic food and a warm welcome. The first time I had the chickpea burger (it was my first time having a vegetarian burger so I wasn't sure what to expect). You could tell they were homemade and had excellent flavour, almost like hummus but more spices and a different texture. Very enjoyable :) The second time I had Ethiopian lentils with rice which was deliciously spiced and flavoured, and even the basmati rice was perfectly cooked. Today I had the tomato and peanut soup which hit the spot on a cold day, especially when I was feeling a bit under the weather. Each time I've been here, the staff have been very friendly and the food comes within 5 minutes even on their busiest days. The restaurant is very clean and they provide board games, cards, and books. There's an espresso bar which I have yet to try out but it looks great too! Overall, I would highly recommend this place. They've got a great selection of vegetarian food at fantastic prices, and you're also supporting a good cause, helping low-income people in the community to eat healthy, affordable meals. read more

Queen Street Commons Cafe - Tomato peanut soup with a lemon ginger tea. Just what the doctor ordered ;) - Cafes Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

I've been looking forward to checking this place out and today, I finally had the chance! It is a special space with lots to see, eat and do. It is run by friendly volunteers who keep the place very clean. They have a coffee bar, kitchen/sandwich bar, and shelves of handmade goods, books and board games. Their food is absolutely delicious at more-than-fair prices! Me and my boyfriend had 2 large coffees, an oatmeal raisin cookie and a chickpea burger with a side of quinoa salad all for less than $10! The chickpea burger came with four toppings and I'd highly recommend trying their spicy hummus! With such good food and good vibes, I just can't wait to go back! read more

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So affordable and many vegetarian options this was my favorite place when first moving to kitchener. It sucks that it has been closed covid 19 started. I really hope they open again. I really miss going there. read more

I love this place. Vegetarian, fresh coffee,delicious salads,the employ people with special needs and you can sit with your laptop and do work. They also sell handmade items by peopme in the community. Really cool atmosphere. read more

This is one of my favourite cafes in downtown kitchener. The chickpea burger is delicious and so are the salads. The volunteers are nice and the prices are on the low side. The environment feels very chill and the large windows let in a lot of sunlight. read more

A community centre cafe. Cheap eats. Espresso coffees. Free wifi. Great vegetarian food at incredible prices so that people of all incomes can afford a nutritious meal here. All are welcome. Volunteers run the Working Centre's cafe. Lots of comfortable seating including a window bar. Local arts and crafts for sale. read more

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I love this place. They have so many choices for food. I go there all the time even when i don't have much money.

Love this place. I always get their chickpea burger and brownie ! Definitely tip here because most staff members are volunteers and they're just the most pleasant people on earth. Cute cafe spot! read more

I had a delicious black bean burrito with salsa while my cute dude had a fresh chick pea burger. All the food was fresh and flavourful. Frankly, I was surprised by how good the black bean burrito tasted! We were really impressed with the friendly service, nice portions and low prices. The QSC is a special place in the middle of the city and is certainly worth checking out! read more

One of downtown Kitchener's most unique and important spots. Wonderful, welcoming place with prices that cannot be beat. No meat options but they do have wonderful vegan and vegetarian options and really good coffee. I always get the chickpea burger and a vegan brownie. The brownies are so good they changed my opinion on vegan backed goods! read more

This is an awesome gem in Kitchener! Great inexpensive fair trade coffee (seriously, one dollar!!), delicious chickpea burgers (only 3.50) and fabulous vegan options. Free Wi-Fi and a perfect community feel. You won't regret it! read more

The bf and I came to check this place out and I couldn't believe they had $3.50 vegan chickpea burgers! It was DELICIOUS. This place is unique and completely untapped. read more