Got a latte flight and shared a smoked salmon bagel. The latte flight was alright, but I'm not a…read morebig coffee drinker so couldn't tell the difference between the salted caramel macchiato and the toasted marshmallow mocha. The banana was strong in the caramel banana macchiato, as well as the peppermint in the peppermint patty mocha. Smoked salmon bagel was pretty good. Everyone working there was super sweet. It seems like a local spot. Super cute near the water and very quaint inside.

Very nice place to go for a light tasty meal. We tried a few different meals and they will all…read moregreat. Service was friendly as well. Place has 2 floors and both are next to the riverside which is very nice. The only reason why I don't give it 5 stars is the pink lemonade is very watered down so do t bother with that.

The baked goods are absolutely amazing. I've tried just about everything that they have made and…read moreeverything was amazing. The home made bread, muffins and cookies and coffee/hot chocolate are a million times better then anything you will get in grocery stores or fast food joints such as Tim Hortons or McDonald's. The owners are very friendly.

Stopped by this coffee shop while visiting Stratford. They had lots of drinks and pastries…read moreavailable. I got the matcha latte and a cookie. Both were pretty good. I also love how it's dog friendly inside! I'll have to bring my pup next time I'm in the area.

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

I'd been to Balzac's before in Niagara on the Lake and really liked it so I was glad to see it…read moreright by our apartment rental here in Stratford. I definitely hit them up multiple times during our stay. Caramel iced latte was great and my cousin loved the spicy yuzu lemonade. The shop itself is relatively spacious and the pastries looked great, though I skipped those this trip since we were a bit to full each time we came through. Alas. Next time!

Good food, fast service, decent prices. We would definitely go here again. We especially…read moreappreciated being able to sit outside on a beautiful summer day.

Food portions were not very large for what they charge, but they still were good. Ambiance was…read moregreat, the overall design was nice and cozy. However, I recommend having prices listed as no one knows exactly what they are paying on the main menu. The lady at the counter when we asked about some of the items and how much they were talked to us like we were stupid and should already know what was in some of the items, what they were and how much they were supposed to cost. I would give it another shot though, hopefully a better experience.

I consciously always get a smoothie WITHOUT COCONUTS because I am allergic. They mixed up my…read moresmoothie recently and gave me one with coconuts which sent me into anaphylactic shock. I gave myself an EpiPen then went to the hospital. Horrible place.

I love coming here on a summer morning. The staff is always nice, the restaurant is welcoming and…read moreit's nice sitting out on the patio. To me their coffee is mid, but the pastries are amazing, especially their cruffins!!! I would recommend:)

You can tell everything is made in-house, which is impressive given their wide range of offerings:…read morequiches, sandwiches, cookies, muffins; they have it all. The ingredients are high quality, and the flavours are thoughtfully developed. Pink lemonades are often too sweet, but this one was perfectly balanced. The lemon square was nicely tart, the quiche had generous chunks of feta, and the muffin had that rich, buttery flavour you only get from homemade baked goods. Service was bubbly and helpful, and the interior was quaint. There's just enough seating outside, with a setup that lets you choose between sun or shade. Special mention for offering the London Fog iced; my first time trying it, and it is now my new go-to. Prices were surprisingly reasonable considering the quality. Easily the best coffee shop I've tried in London so far.

What a great find! Excellent food, tons of choices. Everything from breakfast to salad, hummus…read moreplatters, fancy grilled cheese, bubble tea and more. I had the cucumber boat stuffed with mayo free tuna, avocado, onion, everything seasoning. My bubble tea- tarro with tapioca could have used a little more flavor. It tasted just like plain milk although it looked the normal purple color. I prefer things aren't sweet so that was good but it didn't have much of any taste beyond milk. My son's pineapple Arnold Palmer with mango bubbles was perfect for him.

This place came highly recommended, so I stopped in to get some work done and grab lunch. The decor…read morehas a fun, semi festive New Orleans inspired feel, but it's definitely more subtle than the over the top Mardi Gras atmosphere I was expecting, especially having been to NOLA several times. I was really hoping the food would bring some of that Big Easy flavor. I ordered the Reuben, and honestly, it was pretty good! I liked that the corned beef came in chunky pieces rather than thin slices, and the Reaper sauce actually had a nice spicy kick, which I appreciated. The Blue Waters drink was pretty basic, though, and the carrot cake didn't really stand out either. Overall, the food felt more like solid cafe style fare than the bold, flavorful dishes I associate with New Orleans cuisine. I was tempted to try a few more things to see if I had simply ordered the wrong items, but unfortunately, there were quite a few fruit flies flying around, which made me lose my appetite a little. Would I recommend it for authentic New Orleans flavor? Probably not. But if you're looking for a casual cafe with a little New Orleans inspired flair and some decent menu options, it's worth checking out. Just don't go expecting the full Big Easy experience.