Super cute little coffee shop! Stopped in for a quick break while walking around Stratford. The…read morecoffee and scone was a perfect refresher in the late morning. Great variety of pastry. Clean restrooms. Several different seating arrangements. Would definitely come back again.

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.

This is a huge space with high ceilings that still manages to be cozy. We appreciated their…read moreattention to allergies. Excellent service. Clean. An extensive menu, but everything was delicious and made with care. I already have our next reservation booked!

It was a cold morning and I went with my husband to get some coffee. I ended up also getting a…read moresandwich. They didn't have any March specials or anything; I love a seasonal or limited drink. They have your common cafe options and flavored syrups to choose from, along with a variety of tea. The server was very kind and was willing to think up something unique for me when I asked if they had any specials. I went with a hot classic Hazelnut latte. The coffee was creamy, not too sweet, and the hazelnut was subtle. They had different pastries, sandwiches, and cakes to choose from. I got a bacon egg croissant sandwich, which they kindly heated up. I really liked the croissant they used; it wasn't so flaky that with every bite I was making a mess. The tomato jam they used was sweet but paired really well with the ingredients! Honestly would love to try to recreate this at home because it was just that good. It was a warm cozy place, small area with a small side table with about 3-4 bar stools; it's connected to the restaurant (The Bauer Kitchen). This was a pleasant first visit and would definitely come again.

Love Distinctly Tea and it is a must-stop when visiting Stratford! They have lots of cute and…read moreunique tea pots, tea cups, tea balls, tea makers, and tea kettles in the front of the store. The back of the store has loose leaf tea available for purchase. Tea is in large canisters and has a small canister in front of each if you wish to smell the tea. It reminds me of Teavana, which I wish still existed, and they have every tea you can think of like rooibos, puh er chai, oolong, tumeric tea, and flavored teas like chocolate ginger, orange ginger, and caramel apple to teas for good skin, weight loss, detox, and digestive health. Teas vary in price but generally are about $2 for 10 grams which probably makes a couple cups, $7 for 50 grams, $13.50 for 100 grams, and $33 for $250 grams (Canadian dollars). They have medium sized bags made up of most teas and they also have $2 smaller bags made up. You can also have any tea measured and bagged up for you. I bought a medium sized b of the orange ginger roobios tea and it was really good. It would be good mixed with a cinnamon chai. They also have ginger and framboise and maple hard candies and honey available for purchase at the register. Make sure to checkout Emerald Muse metaphysical gift shop and Wee Book and Photo Shop next door.

This tea shop has been around forever and I almost always make a point to stop by whenever I'm in…read moreStratford. The front of the store caries beautiful ceramic tea pots and mugs, plus accessories like tea cozies, steepers, etc. The back of the store carries their large selection of loose leaf teas that are well-organized in categories (black, green, white, rooibos, herbal, yerba mate). You are free to browse with a basket and smell all the lovely aromas (unlike places like David's where teas are kept behind the counter). The prices are reasonable at about $11 per 100g (slightly more for white teas). If you feel like a refreshing iced tea or a warm cup of tea to go, they also have that available.

The staff are friendly and welcoming, and everything we ordered was delicious. Every visit is a…read morewonderful experience, and it's always a pleasure to come back. Highly recommended!!!!

Found this cute and quaint cafe through Yelp. It was a really nice change of pace for lunch after…read moredriving for over an hour. Ordered a cappicola panini and london fog. Both were excellent. The soft music in the background was very relaxing and transported me away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoyed speaking with the sweet lady from Romania and the service overall was friendly. I would be here weekly if I worked or lived in Waterloo.

Definitely worth a visit. Grabbed an iced mocha, muffin, and a morning ice cream of course. All…read moregood stuff. They're are 2 patios, one overlooking the river, one by the silos. Both are very cool. It was a popular spot on a quiet day so it seems consistently good. Recommended!

EcoCafe has done an incredible job creating a safe but also stunning space for its patrons. When…read moreyou order it is like you are buying movie theatre tickets through plexiglass and a speaker. You go down the hall and around the corner and see that the cafe has been completely walled but you can see it's stunning original space through the window. They have sliding drawers where you can pick up your coffee with zero human contact. Warning though! Their coffee is STRONG!!! I got a mocha and it was absolutely delicious but I did not sleep that night, hours and hours later. Yes, I am super sensitive to caffeine but even for me that was quite unbelievable. We took out hot beverages and walked the Health Valley Trail which was wonderful! Personal note: there are no garbages along the trail so hold onto your coffee!!! Littering is WRONG!!!

Cute little quaint bakery in Stratford, first time visiting Stratford. We got the tuna sandwich go…read moreshare and my mom got grilled cheese sandwich & home fries. Both were delicious. For dessert we got the Reeses cup butter tart which was flaky & decadent!

They have a new owner who is a trained chef and the food reflects it! Definitely worth the visit!read more

This place is amazing! They sell coffee and tea, in a wide selection. The coffee is roasted locally…read moreby 3 different roasting companies. Lots of different teas are on display. Although the coffee was really tasty (I had the medium roast), what really impressed me were the teas! What do you call those flowery jasmine scented ones that blossom in the teapot? You don't see them for sale just everywhere! I got a few as gifts; they're 70 cents each. You walk into the main serving area where you go to the counter to order and pay, and pass through to the next room where there are couches and a high table with chairs. Free wi-fi - just ask for the access code. The young man at the counter was very informative and knowledgeable, and not shy to share the details! Incidentally, they have a section of items for sale near the entry door. Usually, they carry cup sleeves which look to be hand crochet. Neat oh! However, on this visit, they were sold out. Time for me to get the needles and yarn out! Oh yeah!! Beware their hours, though: they're only open 8:00am to 5:00pm during the week, and only 8:00 - 1:00 on Saturdays. As they grow, so perhaps will their hours. I would definitely go back!

Great coffee and tea shop Organic and fair trade coffee is…read morewonderful Trying the Las Chicas Very tasty Pleasant and comfortable Relax and enjoy