A very charming space overlooking the water. The Boathouse is located on 116 Gordon St in Guelph…read more There is parking available right along the paved walkway (angle parking only). If you follow the route, it leads to another bigger parking lot. Parking is free! Reservations are highly recommended. My guest and I made a reservation for two for 1:30pm. It was very busy when we walked in. We got a table right by the door. There were artwork and paintings hung all around the cafe - it was cute. I ordered an afternoon tea set, as well as an extra breakfast burrito for my guest and I to share. There is a tea menu to look at all the various options they have. It was nice to see that they had many options to choose. Our set came with mini sandwiches, scones and dessert and fruits. I would definitely come back to visit - it would be nice to come in the summer and book a table out on their patio.

Great location and customer service…read more Scones: Decent. A little sweet (which I like), served with whipped cream and strawberry jam. Fruit: The fruit was the best part of all our meals here. It was so fresh and sweet, which I thought would be difficult to find outside of California! I also enjoyed it with cottage cheese, which is not so common at breakfast spots in California unfortunately. Tea: The tea is enjoyable but pretty average when compared to bougier tea spots like The Bruce in Stratford. It's not clear how long I should let it steep for for optimal flavor. I preferred the Winter Dream green tea, which was warm and cozy, slightly sweet. I also preferred the McCrae over the Boathouse blend. The Boathouse blend was a little basic for me, and the McCrae had a slight sweetness that I enjoyed. High Tea: Average - a good price and pleasant experience, especially if the weather is nice enough to eat outside (and catch a bald eagle flying by!). My favorite dessert was the carrot cake cupcake. Ice Cream: Yes, ice cream and tea is definitely a good idea! The banana cream pie tastes like your classic Runts banana flavor (the original banana that got wiped out) and the black cherry has plenty of big cherry pieces. Great servings, and we loved that they served them in reusable bowls instead of disposable ones. Would definitely come again!

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!

Great place for coffee and more. Been here several times. I would recommend it to others…read more Heading there tonight for Date Night.

I was taking a stroll through the neighbourhood with my family on one of our evening walks and…read morealong the path, we discovered a new restaurant which was Crepes and Coffee. It's situated along the busy Paisley & Imperial intersection underneath an apartment complex. I knew I had to return here in the afternoon for lunch. The inspiration behind this restaurant draws from a couple's dining experience in Europe. Here's my rundown: Food: We started off with the Coffee for Two, which came on a serving platter with a French press, 2 wafers, and 2 shots of Perrier water. The coffee was rich and it made for a unique experience with the French press. Florence - We then had one of their savoury crepes called the Florence. You had the option of getting this as a crepe or a waffle and it came drizzled with a light cream sauce, seasoned with salt, pepper & oregano. The filling had melted mozzarella and prosciutto and it was finished with field greens, cherry tomatoes, and a balsamic glaze. Overall, this was a pretty light dish! The crepe itself was slightly sweet and had a nice texture to it. Annecy - We finished with a Belgian waffle with ice cream. This came with French vanilla ice cream, strawberries, sliced bananas, nutella drizzle, and whipped cream. The presentation was beautiful and the dessert tasted very good and it wasn't too sweet. I would suggest sharing this with people as it's a little too much for one person to devour. Atmosphere: The overall vibe of the restaurant is nice. The decor is quite modern and there's a blackboard that showcases famous landmarks and places in Europe, which is the inspiration behind this restaurant. There's patio seating, high chair seating, and normal seating. There's a section that features one low-rise table and three chairs that's perfect for catching up with friends. All in all, I would say that this restaurant gives up vibes that make you feel relaxed and at home, which is what you should always feel at places like this one. Service: Service was good. The barista was really knowledgeable in the food items and recommended us all the things we ordered. The food didn't take long to come out and the barista kept checking up on us to see how we the food was and how are dining experience was. Price: The coffee for two was $7.00, savoury crepe was $12.75, and the waffle was $13.75 (it's an additional one dollar to get the waffle instead of the crepe). The price isn't too bad, especially given the great service. Verdict: Whether you're doing a stroll in the neighbourhood, catching up with friends, or just plain hungry, Crepes & Coffee is your one stop shop. They've been in business for 4 weeks now and our in the midst of experimenting with food options (they recently just introduced the savoury crepes). The west end of Guelph isn't quite known for its food or desserts so this place was definitely a nice addition to a area that's lacking desserts like crepes. Check this place out before it gets busy. One thing that you must bring is your credit or debit card as Crepes & Coffee makes an effort to try to reduce the amount of physical cash used and also went paperless. I'm giving this a 4.5 stars out of 5 mainly because of the great service, the atmosphere inside the restaurant, and the taste of the food. My two complaints are that they don't open earlier than 10am and their savoury crepe options are limited. Nevetheless, it's great to see the West End of Guelph growing when popping restaurants like this one.

We visited here right before closing and they were so gracious and welcoming! They had great…read moreflavors and it was such a cute spot. We're a larger party (of 9) and the staff had our orders perfectly made. Each person got exactly what they ordered. Would visit here again!

If you want a superlative ice cream experience in a boutique-style abode, find your way over to…read morethis little strip-mall on Hwy 7 near the growing village of Breslau. It may be a late summer addition but Sweet Caroline's Ice Cream & Treats will welcome you with open-armed hospitality, great service and chalk-boards full of 'Kool' sweet selections! These frosty delights and toppings can be dressed in scrumptious homemade waffle cones or slathered on top of Poffertjes, a traditional Dutch treat of mini, fluffy pancakes made with yeast and buckwheat flour. The name alone invokes visions of carnivals, festivities and palatal pleasure! This is a worthwhile trip, yielding a delightful beginning!

I found this dessert place on one of the delivery service app SkipTheDishes and Uber Eats or…read moreDoorDash I can't remember which one but I bought four pieces of Godiva chocolate cheesecake for special a occasions recently and had a wonderful experience the order was delivered with especially handwritten note I see that is amazing customer service nowadays the cheesecake itself was phenomenal and I highly recommend Some may think that the prices are steep I don't think that way as I see dessert as a treat these are very good and rich

Terrible, we ordered the layers of heaven, frozen solid with freezer burn. Do not order from Uber…read moreeats or skip.

Heard a new place in the Loo opened up dedicated to milkshakes so had to give it a try! This…read morelocation is attached to T.O's Kathi Roll Eatery which serves Indian burritos, tacos, and more. For this visit I went with a friend to try the milkshakes that they're known for. Needing a caffeine boost, I ordered the coffee crisp milkshake. It came with the actual coffee crisp bar on top (not pictured) which helped it look very aesthetic! The milkshake itself was a tad on the sweeter side, but still a refreshing drink on a hot summer day :)

Tried their milkshake which was perfect in satisfying the sweet tooth craving! Super quick service…read more They offer so many milkshake flavours & I went with the Ras Malai as it's a more unique one. It's sweet with strong flavours of cardamom! There are some seats/tables for customers to sit at in the shop. It's located in a plaza so there are some parking spots but parking lot it a bit tight.

Such a high quality matcha flavour. Really deep and had a perfect amount of sweetness. I crave this…read moreevery time in the summer when I'm in Waterloo. It's a bit on the pricey end but worth it but they make it in house. It's smooth and creamy and they didn't skimp out on the matcha. Cute interior with seating for casual or studying. Service was nice and it was this lovely couple who served us our ice cream.

My favourite go to place for matcha near campus! The couple running the place is very friendly…read more Love the variety of matcha drinks and desserts. The other food is also incredibly delicious that it's worth the price. A great spot to do some schoolwork while enjoying a matcha. The music that plays is always nice, there is free wifi, a washroom, and parking nearby. Only downside is that there are limited outlets if you plan to do to work here for long hours.

This is the cutest little cafe! My friends and I stopped in for desserts. I chose a mango…read morepassionfruit cupcake. It was so delicious! The cake was made with quality ingredients and the frosting and filling were flavourful and not too sweet. I will be back to try more items!

I had the 50 shades of earl grey tea and while the tea flavor was great, above average, very smooth…read moreand sweet. The boba was a bit on the softer side and not as bouncy like the textbook style boba. Although the staff here deserves praise for their cordial and sociable. It's also a quaint little boba store in a massive plaza of so many places.