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    The Battery Cafe

    4.6 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    THE BATTERY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for groups

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    John G.

    This seems to be a popular neighborhood cafe, and it's on the way to Signal Hill. I got the salmon cream cheese bagel. The bagel is a bit on the smaller side than what I am used to, but it still hit the spot. The interior is a bit eclectic, and there are some picnic benches you can sit at outside. You can also order inside or outside.

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    Janice Y.

    We dropped by here for a quick breakfast since we had time before boarding our Hop-on Hop-off bus tour. The menu is simple, no-frills with relatively quick service. I appreciate that the sandwich isn't overly saucy, making it easier to eat on the go without a mess. Between the two options, I prefer the bagel as the cream cheese adds a satisfying bite and makes it less dry compared to the chicken sandwich. This restaurant is located in a house at the corner of the street, with two patio sections on either side. When you walk in, it appears cozy with limited seating. However, if you walk to the right through the door, there is ample seating next door and a self-serve water station.

    View of the water while working from Battery Cafe.

    This cozy cafe overlooking the water and right on the path to Signal Hill was one of my favorite places for lattes and breakfast food while I was staying at St. John's for a month during the summer of 2023. Friendly service, tasty vegetarian breakfast sandwiches and delicious iced lattes. I spent time there working on my laptop as well (some seats have access to outlets) and never felt rushed by anyone on the staff. Overall, my favorite coffee joint in the city!

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    A Y.

    This little and sophisticated gem competes very, very well with the cafes in Toronto. There are choices of light and dark coffee. I opted for light. Not bitter or acidic. I drank it black, and I enjoyed it. There was no need for milk or sugar. Nice pastry selection for morning bites.

    Blueberry and cheddar scones washed down with a soy cappuccino - sprinkled with salted cocoa!

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    Love this spot - the staff are great and the scones are the best I've ever had. Seriously, try a scone!

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    3 years ago

    Best lattes in St. Johns. Try the brown sugar latte. So smooth and delicious. Nice selection of snacks as well.

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    7 years ago

    The best coffee in the city. Pastries are delicious too. Great staff, very friendly. Nice atmosphere to chat or do some work.

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    8 years ago

    Hip, but not annoyingly so. Great tables near outlets for study spaces, with free wifi, and the battery brownie was decent too.

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    10 years ago

    The people who run this cafe could not be friendlier. Great drinks and food! Must try.

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    7 years ago

    This place is a gem. Excellent coffee and yummy breakfast wrap/bagel sandwich. Friendly staff and owner.

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    9 years ago

    Funky coffee house with great coffees and snacks to get you ready to scale signal hill.

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    Review Highlights - The Battery Cafe

    At the bottom of signal hill, it's on the way from a hike, and not too far out of the way if you want to pick a coffee up on the way to work.

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    The Battery Cafe - cafes - Updated September 2026

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