The owner was incredibly sweet and the atmosphere was so relaxing, aesthetic, and quiet. Great…read moreplace to read and quietly chat. Paying after drinking our lattes was a bit surprising.

My order: Spanish coffee (alcoholic)…read more I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 4. We all got a variety of coffees and teas. I loved the decor and art work. The owner was super gracious. My drink ended up being a bit more bitter than I liked. I requested extra cream. She noticed that and offered to make it iced. I really enjoyed my drink afterwards. Thank you so much!

Got oat lattes and an almond croissant! Delicious! Good bookstore as well, super cute!!read more

Small and quaint, the genres and titles are easy to find. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly,…read moreand the cafe serves delicious pastries/baked goods and hot and cold beverages.

I was visiting the area with a group of friends and we needed a coffee stop after grabbing some…read moredonuts from up the street. There was a big table perfectly sized for our large group where we were able to enjoy our donuts and coffees. The place was comfy and cozy and I loved all the plants. The one employee who was there was very kind and prepared our drinks quickly despite being the only one in. We all enjoyed! Just because I noticed some of these reviewes are quite old, I would add that they do take credit cards here (they are NOT cash-only) and they certainly do have espresso. It was a little tricky to find due to signage, but we're glad we did!

Always feel like at home with traditional favourites like nachos and those delicious home-made…read moremilkshakes!!!

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.

Great food, coffee, and a nice vibe. I recommend the cheese scones!…read more Very good. All around.

Good almond nog latte, ok double espresso and black coffee. What I really like is they have beers…read morefrom local microbreweries. One thing worthy to mention, they are using paper cups that are commercially compostable, well done!

Amazing food, amazing service and great vibe!!! Everyone was so nice and I have celiac disease so…read moreit was so awesome that everything was gluten free

This restaurant and bakery focuses on food that are sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. I…read morebelieve it is the only restaurant like it in St. Catharines. It is located inside an old old with plenty of parking in the back. Use the front entrance for the restaurant and the back entrance for the bakery. Being inside a house, there are home-type decorations, including a coach, living room table, paintings, etc. There is indoor seating in 3 areas and outdoor seating on the front porch. Outside the house is a dog-friendly fenced area, with artificial turf and water bowls. The owner and operator has owned several locations in the past. This location had its grand opening on 2024-09-07. The customer service is good. All food and bakery items are made in-house, literally!! I ordered a box of 6 bakery items. They cost $5.99 each or 6 for $30. I chose the following: Canolli, Carmalita, Vegan Millionaire, Keto Krack x 2, Pecan Pie Bar. So far I've tried the Canolli and Keto Krack. They were both good. Can't wait to try the others. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. There is free parking in the private parking lot. Review 2024-238

If I could give this place 0 stars I WOULD!! The service…read morehere is ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS, DISRESPECTFUL and DISGUSTING. Today my friend and I were out for breakfast when an individual in need approached me asking for money for food. Instead I offered to buy them a coffee and a sandwich from the cafe. Before I was even able to enter the cafe, an employee stepped out and blocked the entrance. When I asked what he was doing, he said that the individual was not allowed to enter the cafe. Even though I was puzzled by this, I said that if she is not allowed in then I would like to come in since I will be purchasing the meals. The employee looked at me and said no and stated "if you care so much about people, why don't you just drive them home" this is absolutely the most DISGUSTING behaviour I have ever witnessed from an employee, AND who even says that...like how heartless and selfish can you be. I reiterated to the man that I'm not sure what his problem is with this individual, however I am a paying customer and I would like to buy the food. Once again he refused to let me in, and said that if we didn't leave he would be calling the cops. Additionally stating, "I can't let you buy food, because I'm scared you'll give it to her". Once again the service here is absolutely disgusting, and for an employee to speak to a paying customer that way, just because I was trying to buy an individual in need a meal, is truly horrific.

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Had the pizza that was fresh out the oven and still hot! The pizza…read morewas a nice size and full of loads of fresh toppings! The cafe was nice and clean, very friendly staff and service. Would recommend the pizza for sure. They have a full menu of burgers to veal sandwiches. Will have to go back and try more.

I've been to Ludology a handful of times now. It's a favorite place to stop before heading back…read moreacross the border. The staff there is incredibly hardworking and very attentive. You will often see the same few people working there, and despite how insanely busy it can get, they've even remembered us after almost a month of not being there. I've been both inside and on the back patio. Surprisingly, despite the cold, they did an amazing job of keeping the patio cozy and warm (blankets, seat warmers that may burn your butt if you're not careful but they do warn you, and heat lamps). The vibe of the place is fun and welcoming. I've mostly had the drinks, which are fabulous and their hot chocolate always hits the right note. Their bartender often has new specials and is also very good at creating delicious cocktails. The one food item I have tried was their special crème brûlée, and holyyyyy. I'm pretty sure I'd try every version of that. I plan to go back more and I am excited to one day get to try their other food!

We went here for Valentine's Day and we were pleasantly surprised! The ambiance is really nice,…read moredecorated tastefully, really clean and comfortable. We didn't think to make a reservation so we were seated at the bar. The bartender was super helpful and friendly! We ordered mocktails and the Korean slider and burger with poutine. It was perfect. We were blown away by the board game selection, although we stuck to the classics. There's a huge variety to choose from. You won't be disappointed coming here, we can't wait to come back!

Decided to go out to breakfast yesterday (Tuesday). This place looked like a cafe we would like…read moreand I was right! It has a down home feel to it. We both had coffee, which was great! I had the Boathouse and my boyfriend had the Heavyweight. The food was so good! We may go back again before we head home from vacation!

We stopped by Rosie's for breakfast and had a good experience…read more The service is really good and the employees are really hospitable. We had to wait 10 minutes for a table because they are very popular. It's located in a cute town along the waterfront and we found it a bit difficult to find parking. The menu is nice because they have a lot of gluten free options but everything at this restaurant is an add-on. I ordered a gluten free pancake with 2 eggs. The pancake was the biggest pancake I have ever received at a restaurant. It was bigger than my hand. It tasted good and went well with the eggs. Toast would have been extra and there was a surcharge to make the pancakes gluten free. I found this restaurant more expensive than the other restaurant we frequent when visiting the area. The ambiance is cute and typical of a traditional diner / breakfast place. Would We Return? Possibly, if I'm in the mood for pancakes.

I asked my son where he wanted to go for his graduation dinner and he said Coppola's as we know the…read morefood here is amazing but what I hadn't expected was how special the owner made our day. Not only was the food spectacular but the staff and the owner himself went so above and beyond for us. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing meal and better service. It was so special, a night we will remember for years to come. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Check this place out and see for yourself.

My absolute favorite restaurant of all time. I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years…read moreand it's never failed me once. Everything is cooked from scratch, the Italian food is top-notch. Service is impeccable and the owners are always there and make you feel at home.