I used walk pass and wanted to try this coffee place. 1st impression was already uplifting by its deco and atmosphere. It’s located right by St. Lawrence Market along with some other cool restaurants.I ordered a cup of de-cafe coffee since it’s done by the Swiss water technique, so it won’t remove much of the original core of notes. Also it’s one of my favourites columbian roasted beans that I found has a creamier, bolder nutty note. The lovely staff was very kind to offer me an Americano instead of regular drip coffee cuz they ran out of decafe brew. But she charged me for a regular drip coffee price with a great smile. For that, I think they deserve a great review. They also offer all types of complimentary non-dairy milk options ( Soy, almond, oat ) on the side of the counter. Now that’s real rare to find.Of course, the coffee is as smooth as I expected. I love to support local roasters, the coffee beans are way earthier and less synthetic coated as compare to normal chained coffee shops. Xoxo ?
The coffee is very good, yet the customer service is absolutely poor. My partner and I were the last customers yesterday (August 1, 2022), and there were 2 girls working that shift. Although the cashier upfront allowed for my partner to use the restroom, she told me “we are closed” to dissuade me from using it immediately after him. Both the cashier and the barista had a cold demeanor, and as paying customers we expect better attitudes from your employees.
Very nice. Friendly service. Great coffee.
Yes the latte was very good but the atmosphere and location are what I liked most about this place. You get a great view of the St Lawrence Market and there's a lot of hustle and bustle with it being such a busy area. The cafe interior has this old-world, historic charm to it too.
I loved, loved this place and go there too often. But recently the service is going downgrade. No friendly even somehow rude service. We all have a hard day and want to have some relax my time. I got a hot chocolate yesterday paid 1$ cream and it was a dot of cream and the cookie was missing a piece of it. No answer to hi or smile. even though the Tip was paid. Hope the manager will take care of the staff. It is one of the best coffeeshops in the city, what a pity if the staff take it down
Best atmosphere coffee shop.Almond croissants not as sweet, full of almond, fresh coffee.
I tried their Café Canadien and it was too sweet for my taste. Liked the atmosphere and interior design nonetheless.
Still my favourite cafe / coffee shop from the first time I had them in Stratford ontario!Had one of their seasonal lattes this time which is the oat milk cookie latte and just as tasty as the other drinks.Smooth and creamy from the milk and nice espresso taste from the latte!Balzac’s will always have my heart! Great job on everything always!Follow me on IG @thirst_and_taste for better pics, vids and more amazing content!
Nice coffee shop with a terrace when weather permits. Very good coffee, cake, muffins. Enjoyed the chocolate milk. Very nicely decorated, love the style. Seating facilities are quite extensive. Terrace is opposite the St Lawrence market so a lively street but without too much traffic.
Quaint little coffee shop just steps from the St Lawrence Market. It is one of my favourite spots, in the city - cuz of their coffee and the ambiance. I always stop by when I am in the neighbourhood.