We were in town for the Mudcat Marathon weekend and needed a quick bite before the friday night…read morerace started. (so nothing too heavy or unhealthy) The Minga had the perfect offering: a trio of kale salads and hummus with grilled pita for approx $6! Delicious and fresh! (they only take cash btw) There's seating in the front and back and doors at each end. Very friendly older gentlemen gave us lots of tips too. They were saving the front tables for a spaghetti fundraiser attached to our race so we couldn't sit there, which was a little weird because the place was completely empty and after dinner by this time, but the back is nice as well.

Awesome restaurant for a town this size! Fresh squeezed…read morelemonade, and try their homemade soup using local ingredients.

This is the "go to" place in Brantford to satisfy your sweet tooth. Great location with lots of…read moreparking. Awesome cupcakes and it's so great that they have vegan options!!!

Don't miss this spot if you enjoy baked goods. Lovely people working there. Good coffee if you…read morecan't wait to eat your treat and want one to go with it. Easily my family's first pick in town for baked goods, always wins smiles

The food is awesome there. The service is the best. The restaurant is clean and well updated. I…read morehighly recommend this restaurant.

Stopped here during a road trip and loved the cozy, inviting décor right away--it's such a cute…read morespot to sit and relax. I ordered an egg breakfast sandwich with home fries and an apple juice, which came out to about $25. While the food itself was a bit on the bland side and felt a little limited for the price, the ambiance really stands out. It's a great place to catch up with friends or family over brunch and enjoy a warm, welcoming vibe. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way to revisit, but I'm glad I stopped in and appreciated the atmosphere.

Best coffee from Toronto to Manhattan! Incredibly kind staff. Can't say enough good things about it!read more

Top notch bev. I have not found a good cup until today. Really tasty flat white. Prices on drinks…read moregreat; beans are very pricey. Top find in Hamilton.

Cute, smaller Balzac's by the lake! Not as extravagant as the other locations in/around the GTA…read more This location, however, has 3-levels of seating, including an outdoor patio up the stairs, around back. On the second level, there were some students studying with headphones on. Whilst the first level seems a bit more loud. Only 1 bathroom here, but it was clean and upscale looking.

Great latte! Super location - grab a drink, walk to the waterfront. We loved it. There is plenty of…read moreseating upstairs if you choose to stay.

We were driving around Canada and found this little book store. It's super cute. Lots of book…read moreselection for the size. There's also a little cafe. Very affordable. The drinks start at $2.40 and go up to $7. Cookie for around $4. Pastries from $3 - $9. Way cheaper than most cafes we frequent in the states. There's plenty of seating. Four tables for two and a table for six. The logistics of how this store is set up is very impressive.

Excellent selection of new books. Plus doohickeys and doodads. The nice people behind the counter…read morehelped me with thoughtfulness and kindness.

Café Amalia in Welland is a classic Italian spot, the kind of place where friends meet for a proper…read moreespresso, cappuccino, and great conversation. Run by a husband-and-wife duo for years, it's old-school Italian at its best, with a solid lunch menu and a laid-back, authentic vibe. Saluti

I don't think you will find a more surprisingly friendly and welcoming bunch of regulars at any…read moreother coffee spot! The coffee was super. An authentic neighborhood Italian social club.

I attended a tea with several friends. We were excited about the experience and looking forward…read moresome quiet down time in the gardens. The cottage was cute and quaint - totally looked like something out of a story book. Things looked promising. That is where the good experience we were hoping for started to take a downturn. Lana is a VERY chatty person. She talked quite extensively about the creation of the cottage, the previous owners, he ownership, etc. She frequently went off on tangents and added all sorts of personal stories. The thing was, you were captive. You couldn't go anywhere or do anything - you had to sit there and listen. After what seemed like an eternity, we were ready to have tea. The tea selection was a highlight as there were what seemed like hundreds of options to choose from. After some careful deliberation, we all selected the tea flavors we wanted and were seated in the dining room. Here is the kicker - Lana sat down with us! We weren't expecting her to actually sit down and have lunch/tea with us. Not only did she join us, she embedded herself directly into our conversations. It was really awkward. As I mentioned, the tea was great but the lunch, not so much. It isn't that it wasn't good, just that I've had much better most other places I've had tea at for a much lower cost. She either needs to lower her cost or add to her selections. By the time we were done with tea, our allotted time at the garden was up (because of the long winded stories before and during tea). One of the reasons we went was to see the beautiful gardens and we never got the chance! I did have an enjoyable time, but it would have been much better had Lana been less intrusive and left us alone more during our time there. The rating would also be higher if the price was cut.

I visited this place on June 7th, 2014 and wrote a review of my experience immediately afterward. I…read morewas then asked (and then told!) by the owner and a friend of the owner to remove my review because it was "not nice". I did not remove my review because I feel that Yelp should not be nothing but niceness..... it should be a place where readers get to read honest reviews of each person's experiences at restaurants and other businesses. Well..... three years passed and I was notified on Saturday that my review was removed by Yelp because it was flagged by "someone" for "inappropriate content". After doing a bit of questioning, I found that what was inappropriate was the use of one phrase (that I cannot repeat here because I do not want my review pulled again..... so here goes..... my exact same review..... minus the offending phrase): A bunch of us toured (and I say "toured" very lightly) this little cottege this past Saturday. Yes, the story behind it is interesting and the house itself is lovely (in an overly decorated and claustrophobic kind of way).... but honestly, paying $25 to look around someone's house and yard is pretty insane. Yeah, yeah, yeah..... the house was built by hand and is VERY quirky and very pretty.... but it was built in the '80's (yes... the 1980's) by two guys as a hobby of sorts and then after their relationship ended was subsequently purchased by another couple... and then another... before being bought by the lady who owns it now and gives "tours". Essentially you stand outside while the owner, Lana, tells you the history of the house and how she fell in love with it and bought it. Then you walk around inside (it is VERY small..... 6 little rooms and 2 bathrooms). Then you go into her gift shop/tea shop and get to SMELL her tea. No tastes..... but you can buy some for $12- $15 for 4 OUNCES! And you can buy postcards and notecards with pictures of the house for $3-4 each if you want because NO photographs of your own are allowed. (SERIOUSLY!) Oh, and you're never told the address of where you are... just very detailed directions on how to get there (turn here, turn there, count 6 telephone poles and a couple of pine trees and a gravel driveway or two....) I felt kind of (..... "inappropriate phrase"....) after the whole experience.... but hey.... if you're into walking around someone's (albiet cute and quirky) house while she tells you stories of her life and introduces you to her elderly mother who is kind of sequestered upstairs (REALLY!)... all while more than paying her mortgage as you do so... go and visit. Just don't invite me (again).

Absolutely love this place! I live about five hours away from it and may have contemplated moving…read moreto the town for a second. I had one of their seasonal lattes and it was amazing! The staff was super friendly, the ambience of the café is so cozy and welcoming, and I extra love the section of local goodies they have for sale.

Ok latte. The small was quite small. Not a big fan of the taste. Cute place though. They have a…read morelittle gift shop to capitalize on the tourism.

Great selection of baked items and even better prices! Easy to find and lots of parking.read more

Cornish Pasties!!! Phenomenal I also couldn't resist taking…read morehome a couple of sausage rolls... always get more than I intended. Great job!!