The WaterShed is a sweet (not in the confectioners sense) five star coffee cafe in Petty…read moreHarbour-Maddox Cove. Great coffee. Good sandwiches and pastries. Soups are available as well. Incredibly scenic setting. Just look at the pictures. It's an iconic fishing harbour with one restaurant. Not touristy at all. All unstained wood. The cafe itself is quintessential Newfoundland simplicity. A must stop on the Irish Loop. Less than 20 minutes from St. John's...if you don't get lost. Most folks here come from town.

Wandered to this little cafe on recommendation of a friend, and we weren't disappointed! Beautiful…read moreview of the harbour, quiet location, quaint decor... but above all, proper coffees! International friends, the coffee is rich, aromatic, but not overly bitter or acidic. Perfect mix to settle in either indoors or at one of a few tables outside, and enjoy a weekend afternoon. Only complaint is that it's only open weekends but a little bird has told me that this might be changing come May 2017. Fingers crossed!

I was not pleased with the food, the prices asked for the food or the service! There was no service…read moreother than them bringing out their overpriced breakfast attempts! For two, plan on paying over 50 dollars for breakfast! If paying that much, you would think there would be at least someone refilling your coffee mugs, but even that you have to get up and request a refill! The Grounds breakfast costs 24 dollars, but over easy eggs were not, the muffin roll was over done on the bottom, and the bacon was under cooked and off tasting! The quiche had a nice crust, but lacked flavor, basically no flavor! Their pastry looked fresh and delicious! It and their coffee were the highlight of the meal! I had the lemon bar and the dark coffee! The atmosphere was okay, nothing special! I can't recommend it to others! (Red flag: paid for meal with requested tip prompt before receiving it)

Great food in every dish they serve…read more Service with a smile and conversation. Very accommodating. Beautiful ambiance of natural light, living greenery, and artwork. Only thing missing is local artists playing music over a sound system.

Amazing coffee shop right in the heart of downtown. Vegan pastries, regular stuff as well, along…read morewith a variety of coffees and lattes. We had an oat milk cappuccino and a cold brew with oat milk. Staff were friendly and super helpful. Told us about the area and we're great. The inside is massive and clean. Really amazing space to sit down and get some work done or just mellow out. Cannot recommend it enough.

I stopped by here for breakfast because it was close to where I was staying. I ordered the griddle…read moresandwich and a tea. The lady behind the counter explained that it's like a McGriddle but better, and she was right. The buns had the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the aavouriness of the bacon and egg. I sat upstairs and it's very cozy, sort of like your eccentric aunt's living room. I would definitely come back again to try other items or maybe tue dinner.

We had the breakfast sandwich with veggie meat and it was delicious and very filling! The pastries…read morewere all delicious, especially the chocolate chip cookie and the lemon cake. The staff were really positive and friendly! The vibes are eclectic with extra seating upstairs (if the downstairs tables are full). We plan on returning tomorrow!

Best sandwiches in town! all fresh ingredients and food made from scratch, local coffee. One of my…read morefavourite spots! Service is great, stuff is helpful and friendly. Even though it's takeout, you can stay and eat-in, they got great music playing and the seating is nice for a quick bite.

Quite a nice place! Good place to drop in to for lunch. Pleasant staff, variety of lunch bites. One…read morestaff member touching all the food with his bare hands before putting it on the plate was a big off putting though

Came in here about 10 minutes before they closed one evening, (I was not aware they close a…read moresigficant amount of time before the gas station) and wanted a brownie. I seen these items out in the showcase, uncovered, so I assumed it was still available to be served. (All other food was removed from the showcase such as donuts, cookies) Upon approaching the counter I was told they are now only serving coffee before they close shortly, so I could not have that. That's fine, no issue there. If they aren't selling anything other than coffee for the last bit, that is not what I had an issue with... If I had thought they were not finished putting these items away, fine. However there was another girl stood behind the counter doing nothing, I assume this was because everything was already done. I was pretty turned off by this... apparently they don't put away those types of items, just leave them uncovered in an open showcase all night. Gross.

I had a coupon for a free coffee, so I stopped in yesterday. Hands down the WORST coffee I have…read moreever had; I'm glad it was a free cup because I couldn't stomach drinking even a quarter of the cup. First and last time, NOPE!

This place was close to our Hotel and had some good reviews so we thought we'd check it out our…read morefirst morning in St. John's. Inside was a very cute ambience with a very trendy feel. We liked the outdoor seating so I thought it would be a great spot for a morning breakfast. The serving staff was very friendly and kind. We ordered two lattes and three breakfast sandwiches and we're a bit sticker shocked when the total came to $55. The breakfast sandwiches were ok but pretty greasy but the lattes were good. Overall a nice spot but the value for what you get wasn't great.

The Battery Cafe seems to be sort of a landmark in St John's. It's right at the corner where people…read morewho are driving to Signal Hill must pass by. We walked to both places so driving and parking was not a problem. Interestingly there were a lot of classic vehicles going by. You can order beer, cocktails, soup, sandwiches and even coffee. We sat outside at the deck. It was really nice to sit and watch the people, cars and motorcycles pass by. The sandwiches ar interesting and not oversized or over priced. There is secure WiFi although it seemed to have difficulty reaching the deck. If you walked to Signal Hill you should stop at the Battery Cafe because you'll walk right past it and you deserve it. The Newfoundland sundae with jam and ice cream is worth ordering on a warm day.

We arrived in St. John's, Newfoundland early this afternoon. This is our second visit, having been…read morehere two years ago as part of our Iceland cruise, so I was already somewhat familiar with the area. After arriving, I ventured off the ship on my own and made my way to Water Street for a little shopping. While exploring the area, I came across this charming coffee shop. Esther and Jomana were working behind the counter today, and both were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and warm. I ordered a hot mocha latte, a Portuguese tart, and a Nutella strawberry brioche, all of which were homemade. Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The mocha latte was rich and comforting, while the pastries were the perfect sweet treats to enjoy during an afternoon of exploring the city. I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ordered and was very happy with my choices. Combined with the excellent service from Esther and Jomana, it made for a wonderful stop during my afternoon in St. John's. I would gladly return the next time I am in town and highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for delicious homemade pastries, excellent coffee, and genuine Newfoundland hospitality.

This cafe is located in downtown St. John's. The pastries are delicious and the decor is very cute!read more

Very nice people, treated me like a priority. Highly…read morereccommend them. Going back for coffee. The waittress gave me a free coffe on the house. What nice people, going back definitely.

Cheddar and onion biscuit was alright. 8/10. Live music…read moreinside was a wonderful surprise. This bakery is on the St Johns food tour. Overall worth checking out as they have a large variety and your sure to find something to try

Great falafel and beef shawarma. Large portion with great sauces and fillings. Will be going back…read morefor sure!!

The food is great, the shawarma is authentic, the sauce and filling really complement, the service…read moreis also commendable, the place is also mesmerising, and I will return here with my family again.