If you're GF Not Worth Jumping Through the Hoops…read more When I found this place online, I was so excited. When one must follow a gluten-free diet, it is so nice to find places where you can eat what everyone else gets to enjoy. This was anything but enjoyable. I was planning a little Halloween getaway to Kingston and searching for a new and exciting breakfast place to stop on my way there. I found Heaffles and read through their website--I'm always very careful and vet my restaurants before the trip and plan food meticulously, you have to when you cannot eat gluten. The site stated that if you want a gluten free waffle, you must call 24 hours ahead of time. I immediately thought that was ridiculous (that eliminates any possibility of a GF person walk-in from eating there) but messaged them on Instagram. I asked if I could message then and schedule or did a I have to call. They told me I must call the day before. Pain in the bum, but I set a reminder in my phone and did so. The next day, I show up. Such a cute place and the breakfast that kicks off a trip always makes me so happy. We don't eat out much at all, living so rurally. It had also been ages since I'd enjoyed a GF waffle, so excitement was high. This place has a ton of potential. The seating is cute, the bathrooms clean and so beautifully decorated. There is even a little cubby with cushions that would make it feel as though one was having breakfast in bed. I really did fall in love with the space. There didn't appear to me to be a traditional server comes to your table. You walk in and place your order at the counter. I ordered a Flat White to drink along with a water and a gluten-free coconut rush. The young lady at the counter was very quick to tell me that they had a customer coming in to get a GF waffle and that they only had enough batter for one waffle and that I would need to try again and call 24 hours beforehand. Right before I told her I was that customer, my brain was like, what? You have enough batter for ONE waffle??? I make GF stuff all the time. It is NOT that expensive. And what if you mess up that ONE waffle (and they did because she didn't listen to me)? I said, "Oh, I called yesterday." And I had driven a very long way. I would hate for anyone else to do that and end up disappointed. After that, I was allowed to order my waffle. Coconut is my favourite sweet flavour, but it came with strawberries and strawberry syrup. I told her THREE times I didn't want the strawberries or the syrup. Strawberry jam, jelly syrup...I hate them all, also cannot stand cooked fruit. She told me she could put the strawberries on the side and that they were uncooked. I said that was okay, but reiterated AGAIN that I do not want or like the strawberry syrup. I thought I might get my drinks at the counter, but she said they would bring everything to my table. I sat within view of the counter by the window. I assumed, as at most places, the drinks would come out first. I had started on the Terra Health heartburn kit to kick my PPI script and needed to take the supplements before eating. Some ladies came in after me and they got their drink order while I sat and waited. The waffle came out, and I was too panicked by not taking my supplements to pay that much attention and told them I needed some water and that I didn't have my coffee yet. They came back in a few minutes and in the meantime, I saw that the waffle I'd paid nearly $30 for, along with a very tiny flat white coffee, was drenched...every inch in yucky strawberry syrup. I'm a silver lining kind of girl, so I told myself to try it, maybe my tastes have changed. Nope. It was this strong, chemically strawberry flavour that made me gag. Talk about disappointed. At this point it was late in the morning and I was starving. I opened up the waffle (the size, even if they'd managed to listen to my order was not worth what I paid) and ate some of the filling out. The only waffle that had no nasty syrup was at the fold and I ate the four bites I could. The coffee was literally 3 swallows. I left hungry and angry. And in all that time, no one ever came back to ask me how the order was...and I knew I couldn't send it back because that was their ONE GF waffle batter of the day. I had to stop at Wendy's and spend another $10 for a bunless burger after. I would never go back. The ask and not having the batter available is beyond RIDICULOUS, despite the fact they don't listen, which makes a GF person VERY nervous. You couldn't pay me to eat there again. Poor service, poor value and food I couldn't stomach. Not for me.

Everyone from the owner to the manager to the baristas care about coffee and creating a warm space…read morefor people. Wish I knew more about beans, but just from the way they explained calibration and how ambient weather affects the espresso, I felt like I was in good hands. I even several times skipped morning coffee at home to have my first cup here. They try to reflect your energy too, so if you seem like you just want caffeine, they are efficient, but if you initiate conversation, they return the favor. The coffee art is on point, and I even learned about which apparatus and method are easier for amateurs. They never hurried me, which I really appreciate. Great space for reading a book, meeting up with friends, or work session.

Amazing family owned & local business, with even better quality coffee and tea. I'm a tea gal…read moremyself after working for a small tea shop for multiple years and traveling internationally, and this easily is the best matcha I've ever had! If you feel like it, try an iced matcha with oat milk and honey - you probably won't regret it. :) Also tried the dirty chai, which was perfectly sweet and spicy. 10/10 recommend!

Baked goods were great, coffee was good. Macaroni and cheese very bland and mushy wont reccomend…read morethat here

I was recently invited to a tasting in Pickering and while waiting for everybody to arrive, we…read morenoticed The Dessert Lounge nearby, just a few doors down, so we decided to take a look. The place is nice, bright, and classy looking. There was a showcase with some tasty looking cakes and other treats on display. Everything looked deliciously tempting, too tempting to resist! We got the last seven Cream Rolls that they had, thanks to my new friend, Saumya. It was a long thin pastry roll, filled with cream, light and absolutely delicious! I will definitely have to come back to try more of their treats! Thanks again Saumya!

Came here a few days ago for some last night dessert with a friend …read more The look of the place is nicely decorated and bright. Very cute cafe in Pickering. Very clean and spacious with a modern menu (QR code to see the menu). We shared a waffle and I had a hibiscus lemonade. The waffle, not like regular waffles. It was more of a cake batter waffle. This was very good. We opted for the mango ice cream one and the waffle is covered with some white chocolate curls for crunch and a drizzled sauce. There was some cut up fruit. The waffle didn't feel heavy and it was very easy to share. Hibiscus lemonade was refreshing but a bit to sweet for my taste. I'm sure when I come back I can ask them to make it less sweet. There are tons of options for drinks, hot and cold. Quite the selections of teas, and if I was a bit hungrier would have probably gotten a milkshake (roughly $10) Prices are fair , waffles are about $20 and are big enough to share. The person taking our order was great with lots of options and was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was attentive and checked on us regularly. Would definately go back to try some of the other items on the menu that looked delicious as well as the desserts and cakes that are in the window at the front on display at the counter.

What a wonderful hidden gem. An es-perience that perks the day!! Great ambience. Awesome serviceread more

Very good service, the prices are affordable, the quality of the product are high standard…read morematerials for beginner or professional barista.

Great variety/ selection of drinks and quick desserts. A…read morelittle bit pricey but still recommend this place!

I've only had their Rose falooda and it was such a unique nice treat. I would come back again for…read moreit. They even scoop ice cream on top! delicious!! There is a washroom at the back and the place gets really busy. It's a lot bigger than it seems from the outside.

Good coffee. Great vibes and music. Would definitely be back again. They have a cute place to workread more

This place is decent for a chain, but the staff isn't awesome. They can be very dismissive and…read morehonestly a little rude. Look, it IS a chain so you're gonna get what you get anywhere else, but if you REALLY want Coffee Culture, the one up in Brooklin has the same food and better staff. Why not have a better experiance, yaknow?

A lovely time! Beautiful and festive decor. Delicious food, generous portions. Very resonable…read moreprice. This could become a Christmas tradition! Highly recommend

Friendly greeting and atmosphere, delicious food, tea was flavourful and piping hot. Reasonable…read morepricing and generous quantity of goodies.

It's not easy to find a place that sells a huge variety of single and package k-cups. This place is…read moreacross from Island Mix halal West Indian-Chinese restaurant. You can find the K-Cups at the back of a quality furniture store called Solid Wood Bed and Table. The prices are reasonable and the staff was super friendly. I would recommend this place.

This has been my go-to place for Keurig K-Cup compatible coffee for years. They have the largest…read morevariety and best prices I have come across, especially when they put items on sale. You can even buy single units to sample. They also have a wide selection of teas and Nespresso coffee.

A great place to get K-cups and coffee syrups! They also…read morehave a cute ice cream bar if you're craving a sweet treat. I really like that you can mix and match your k-cups if you're looking for a variety. ( single K-cups are 70 cents each ) I was pretty impressed with the large selection of K-cups they offer. Everything from flavoured coffee, specialty hot chocolates, to tea. Coffee Syrups are around $12.95 for both Torani & DaVinci. It's a great option if you're looking to try some new coffee brands, plus this is a small local business that you can support.

Such a great variety of K-cups and coffee/tea paraphernalia! They even have an ice cream bar if you…read morefind yourself in need of a sweet treat! You can mix and match your k-cups which is excellent if you're looking for a variety and pre-Covid, they offered free cups of coffee or tea if there was something you were interested in trying. Due to the times we're in though, this service has been temporarily suspended and understandably so. Brewlicious is one of the few (if not the only!) places I can get the tea I like so I typically clear them of their stock when I'm there. They also have a website where you can order and have it shipped to you(?) I'm a stones throw from them so I haven't tried it but it appears to be the case. The staff is super friendly and always welcoming. This is a small local business that I LOVE supporting!

At 2:45pm, the donuts were almost completely sold out. Everything was condensed onto half of a…read moretray. Are they as good as many reviewers suggest or do they not make enough? Hmmm... I had a lemon Danish from the limited choices and I have to say it was very good. It was large, had lots of lemon filling, and the pastry was puffy and light, unlike the usual dense flat types I'm used to. The shop itself seemed quite ordinary, despite a wall mounted fireplace near the entrance. The brick floor felt very dated. The lone server was very friendly and she was doing a good job of maintaining the cleanliness of the place. If the other donuts are as good as the Danish, I'll have to come back.

Anytime I come by, there are no donuts left. I'm hoping it's because they sell out, but I've…read morevisited more than once and the inventory was minimal to nothing. I'd love to try the donuts as many people seem to review them highly. I must have visited at times where they sold out. I'd happily change my review rating as soon as I can try their donuts.