Whoa, the pistachio croissant. Insane. What a great space! We sipped coffees on a rainy morning.

Revel is a cute coffee shop in downtown Stratford. They have a large selection of specialty coffee drinks as well as pastries. Revel offers both indoor and outdoor seating. There have comfy couches as well as tables and chairs. The decor was also fun. Overall the coffee and pastries were good. Revel was a nice place to start the day. read more

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We loved this little shop. We visited each of the days we were in Stratford. The savory scones were scrumptious!!! Good lattes. Enjoyed a nice hot chai. Very friendly staff. Met the new owners who were nice and chatty. Loved the community table with its history. read more

I really like Revel, for many reasons (to follow). The downgrade of one star is that they don't take cards, and don't tell you before you order. When we did, the barista was a little short with us. I know you're not interested in taking cards NOW, but perhaps a sign on the door would have helped this question that you probably get a zillion times a day. That said, here's what we love about Revel: The coffee. Delicious! I had a cortado, which was served with bubbly; Lillie had a latte with oat milk, which she loved; and my mom got tea, which she also enjoyed. The baristas make a mean drink! :) I've never had anything disappointing here. The seating is interesting - several tables, a few couches in the back by the piano, high top and low bench stools with counters, and a large table for a crowd (or several smaller groups). The best part comes with good weather: A deck out back!! read more

Revel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stratford, Ontario

A nice way to end our trip in Stratford. I'm currently off caffeine so I had an herbal tea. It was served on a bamboo tray which was a nice touch. A nice place to enjoy a light breakfast. I enjoyed the cinnamon bun; the icing was really yummy and the bun itself was soft and fresh. The young woman that took our order was super friendly. read more

Revel Coffee - Mocha & muffin, herbal tea & cinnamon bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stratford, Ontario

Coffee with ATTITUDE Returned to Stratford 3 years post Covid. We were so looking forward to getting a great latte at a favourite spot. We realize changes due to the pandemic happen with most businesses. However we were insulted by the arrogance of the employees. Now the largest latte cup is 12 oz for the same price instead of the usual 16 oz. They charged an additional $2.95 for some extra milk. Only debit accepted. No cash and a surcharge for using a credit card. What was really galling was the attitude... take it or leave it and frankly we will leave it and never go back. Time for another coffee place. Fortunately there are other choices and places to spend our hard earned cash. Too bad. read more

Really nice spot in Stratford. Latte was excellent. Clean bathrooms. Would return. Dist I mention I would return....... read more

Revel Coffee - a group of people in a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stratford, Ontario

Excellent French press and cappuccino in Stratford!!! Fancy place with fancy coffee. The atmosphere is very relaxing with great coffee as company read more

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Service with attitude sometimes; often completely out of food/snacks items; have to come super early. The pastries, cookies, etc. are really delicious. It can get really loud & large groups taking most of the space every time I've been in. read more

** COFFEE HOT SPOT ** Best espresso in town. Wonderful atmosphere. The owner takes pride in providing the best quality service, food, and drinks. You might spot a couple theatre celebrities while you're in there! read more

Always top notch food and coffee. Servers have a bit of an attitude though. Great location and a lovely spot in the summer.

NOT cheap but the coffee is excellent and the croissants are just about perfect. Good coffee house atmosphere.

This is the type of coffee shop that reminds me that some people DO get it. You can serve coffee and food, or you can do it quite well. Revel Cafe is the latter. My latte was perfect in flavor and in temperature. Revel goes out of the way to make sure their cups come out at a drinking temperature instead of slightly too hot (burnt) like that other coffee shop that's everywhere. I was also lucky enough to order the last Donut Du jour. A brioche cake donut with a thick quince jam layered in almost butter tart style, Topped with a vanilla bean frosting and a sort of oat crumble. It was rich but not unbalanced. The best donut I have had in Months. read more

I stopped in here for an Americano and would totally come back. Rich, full bodied coffee, well made by some friendly staff. It's a busy place with a bit of a hipster vibe, nestled in the very touristy town centre. The shop has it's own counter for pour overs, and with coffee this good, totally worth a try. read more

A big turn off for this place is that they do not accept credit cards or debit cards issued by US banks. Plus they don't give exchange on US currency "at par only"... Obviously, they don't understand that they live on a continent dominated by Americans and that the US dollar is economically superior to the lowly Canadian dollar... read more

The venue is really nice and the coffee is good. I ordered a coconut latte and got a latte with coconut oil. It wasnt bad.. I really dont know what I was expecting.. but I thought there would be some coconut flavour too and not just scent. Still good coffee though. The patio out back is nice with quite a bit of seating. One thing cafes don't have enough of is patio space, and this one was actually pretty big compared to most. I'd go back there again. read more

Revel Coffee - The patio behind the cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stratford, Ontario

The environment was good, a lot of bees outdoor though. But not a good experience for us. They do not accept credit card however, they said they accept US dollar. But it turned out what they did is that they just take the US dollar as Canadian dollar without the changing ratio. So the bill was 13 and we gave them a 20 USdollar bill and get 7 Canadian dollar back. So I guess lucky we didnt give a hundred dollar bill. Honestly we would be OK with it as long as they told us first. But nobody gave any indication at all. read more

Revel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stratford, Ontario

Hands down the best coffee in Stratford and possibly Southwest Ontario. This is a place that serves no brewed filter coffee. Rather a normal coffee is an Americano. The bariste and baristi will tailor the strength of your coffee by adjusting the amount of water. Their "Anne Special," which isn't on the official menu is basically a double espresso with one part water. Their lattes, espressos, and cortados are done with care and precision. Their baked good are hearty. Choices can be limited after 11:00 am. A warning: they cater to the many locals, so if you're wanting a chain experience of using credit cards and US currencies with conversions, this isn't your place. If you want outstanding coffee while enjoying a true cafe experience, you will like Revel. read more

It wasn't busy but they managed to get my order wrong twice offered me a refund and then refused it and the coffee in the end wasn't good at all definitely not worth the wait and certainly not worth the aggravation. read more

This was perfect for us after we moved in to our new place and were exhausted and in need of a caffeine fix. We both had their house espresso and my husband had a walnut muffin while I had a veggie cheese croissant. These were all excellent! I enjoyed the ambiance and the location immensely and can see this being our favorite neighborhood spot! They have a patio at the back and tons of seating inside too - bar style, small little tables, window seating, and a communal table. It reminds me of Astro coffee in Detroit but with nicer baristas. It would be awesome if they could add sandwich/panini style offerings, especially for breakfast. There are apparently evening cabaret events - must find out more! Highly recommended. read more

I didn't see a sign warning potential American customers that they don't accept American credit cards or debit cards, only take cash from Americans, and don't adjust for the different currency values ($1US = $1.33 Canadian). More unsettling was the customer service which was curt bordering on surly. Not welcoming. It was a busy morning, but that doesn't justify discourtesy. read more

I simply love this place !! Great atmosphere ! Long, farm table for students & professionals to hang out with their laptops ! ( just perfect for team / group work space ) Their hand-crafted beverages are so aromatic & simply delicious ! read more

I had a delicious latte and my husband said his mocha was tasty. They make all their pastries in house, yum! There is plenty of room inside and out. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will be back the next time we visit Stratford. read more

This place is the bomb. I love their beans. So smooth and yummy. Free wifi, great americanos​ and a. Ice vibe :)

One of our favourite hangouts in Stratford. We started going there when they were still in the smaller location on Wellington before going to Market Square. Great Americano coffee, the only coffee in town I drink black! My daughters like trying out the various fizzy drinks and sweet snacks. You also never know which local celebrities you'll run into! read more

Was in Stratford over the weekend and needed some java. My group ordered americanos to go and I must say, it was the best we have ever tasted so far that we all had to order another cup for the ride home. Our new special spot whenever we are in town. Love the vibe in this place. read more

Revel Cafe is a fantastic place to get a latte. Every time I have went there they have always turned out perfect. The seating and atmosphere is very trendy and relaxing. I used to go there almost every day to grab a drink. It is extremely nice to sit out on the back patio in the warmer months. My only complaint is that the staff and the owner can be extremely rude sometimes. read more

Best pastries, incredible coffee, flawless ethical business practices -- plus locally made pottery mugs for all the americanos. Doesn't get any better. read more