Pleasant, aromatic neighborhood coffee shop. I stopped by here on a recent visit to Kitchener and found it to be a friendly and welcoming place (I could say the same about Kitchener itself!). I can't remember the name of the coffee I had, but it had caramel in it and was delicious. The employee at the register explained it to me, and at the time I understood. I wish I'd written this review right after visiting and then I'd remember better. Anyway, the coffee was quite good and I enjoyed sipping it while walking around the town. The woman who rung me up was very nice, also, and she liked my Jimothy T shirt. read more

Matter of Taste conveniently located in Downtown area. With the help of Yelp App, we conveniently decided to come here for our Coffee fix before visiting The Museum. On a nice Sunny day, you have the option of sitting at the tables right in front of the cafe which are great for people watching. The vibe here is casual and down to earth. Coffee was good and so was the scone. A good choice when you are in the area visiting. read more

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Best coffee shop in KW. I haven't had a date square that delicious since my Nana made them for me as a child. Not sure if it was the nostalgia, the crumbly granola or the chewy date but these are really top notch. Try the mochaccino! Pairs well with ANY of their delicious pastries. Very cordial staff, which makes this place even sweeter. read more

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Super nice. Great coffee. You can get a real ceramic cup which I think it's a plus because coffee taste better out of a real cup, don't you think? It's super chill, there's cute, jazz, playing and kitchen, decor, and outdoor seating. read more

Came by for some late night gelato. Service was really nice and we got to try every flavour between all of us (there are not too many flavours in total). Have never tried the coffee or anything else so cannot speak on the quality or worth-it-ness of those items, but the gelato was really quite good for the price. Most of the flavours were too sweet for my taste, but the mango sorbet was rich and delicious. At $2.75 for a single scoop cone, I really cannot think of a better price. Atmosphere is also great, and I imagine this would be a lovely place to chat with friends or do some work. I will be coming by again if I get the chance. read more

Matter of Taste - Maple cinnamon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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Was recommended to me by another cafe owner (it's that good). The vibe is very hipster with the exposed brick. Staff was good. I saw electrical outlets but didn't test the wi-fi. Espress was solid. The muffin was the best I've had in SW Ontario so far. Recommended. read more

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Cute little place in dt Kitchener. Whenever I go there's never a spot for me but if you can it's a nice spot to study. Aesthetically pleasing and their maple cinnamon latte with oat milk is just my favourite there. read more

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The service was amazing, the barista explained in detail the drinks I was interested in. The taste of the muffin was so fresh and warm and was served to my table. The cafe dulce was made perfect not to sweet and creamy. Latte was hot steamy and creamy and not to sweet as per request of only 1.5 shot of sweetness. Cute location and plenty of seating. All the deserts and pastry's al looked delicious. They can customize your coffee to your likings I ordered Hot chocolate muffin Cafe dulce Gingerbread latte read more

Matter of Taste - two cups of coffee and a muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Prices are fair and the food is good at this quaint little cafe. Unfortunately I didn't get to sample the coffee, but the iced matcha tea more than made up for it with an invigorating and crisp flavor that was both refreshing and delicious. The salad was filling and complex in flavor, with the pistachio giving it the much needed crunch to bring it all together. There were high ceilings and interesting art on the walls, with relaxed regulars chatting the afternoon away. Save for the difficulty in finding parking, I loved this spot and would be back again, especially before a long car ride! read more

Matter of Taste - An iced match tea, with a kale, beet, chickpea, pistachio salad with honey lemon vinaigrette. Delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Nothing to complain about this place. I had their hot chocolate and it was definitely one of the best I've had. It was definitely a step up from the usual Tim Hortons/Starbucks craziness I get myself into all the time. I took away one star simply because I wish this place was open later at night. 7pm on weekdays is simply way too early considering it's in Downtown, and council is trying to find ways to increase pedestrian activity there at night...perhaps the first thing they should do is to persuade stores to open later? read more

It's a charming coffee shop located in dt Kitchener. Because of the construction, the traffic is not convenient. The place is not big and only have a few tables. It should be busy in the afternoon. They have a wide choice of coffee and other drinks. Also they serve ice cream in summer, which is really worth to try. My favourite drink there is their London fog and the signature Canadian fog, which is made of maple syrup instead of sugar. I think the London fog is the best one I have tried so far. And the Canadian fog is very surprised to me, because I never tried in another place. It is really a signature drink here. This place is worth to go again. read more

OMG! What can I say about this delightful cafe. I started going here during the summer of 2019 when I got a job at a local restaurant downtown. They make THE BEST iced coffee ever! This is coming from an iced coffee connoisseur ;) Not only do they have THE BEST iced coffee in the game! Have you ever heard of Affogato!? MUST TRY! A perfect pick me up during the day!! Also the chocolate cookies are to die for! My absolute favourite part this establishment is the loving barista Brandy (spelling?) she's an absolute joy to chat up and will help guide you through the menu if you're a little stuck. EVERYONE and their mothers should come here!! read more

Matter of Taste has the best coffee in KW. Hands down. In a sea of Coffee Cultures and Tim's and Starbucks, Matter of Taste stands out for its knowledgable baristas, beautiful lattes, great front window, downtown Kitchener location, and un-annoying clientele. Before moving to KW, I lived in a university town that had a great indie coffee shop on every corner. I could coffee-hop from one to another in a single (well-caffeinated) afternoon without a thought for Starbucks overpriced burnt coffee or a barista who had no idea what a latte actually entailed. For some reason KW, university town that it is, is woefully lacking in good coffee shops. Matter of Taste is a welcome oasis of excellent coffee in the land of Tim's. read more

Surprisingly well-appointed cafe almost directly across from city hall. I rode by the place at least a couple times before realizing. The interior design is modern Italian inspired. I found the latte to be more like a well made drip coffee. It was fine, but not the best in the city. However, the decor made up for it. I could definitely fool myself into thinking this was a very good latte. The latte art was nice, probably one of the prettier ones in KW. The gelato was a miss for me. I'm looking for creamy, silky smooth, almost sticky texture and consistency in my gelato. This one still had ice crystals that I could sense with my tongue, so something went wrong somewhere in the gelato production process. It's a great place for a first date or for a quick coffee break. One of those places where I walk in and it just smells and feels great. read more

Spent two days in a row at this cafe getting my work done. Had an americano and a English breakfast tea. The coffee beans used were delicious and had a great aroma. The teas were lose leaf and steeped fresh, making every sip delicious. The environment is great for a meet up or to get some work done. The staff is very welcoming as well, keeping the cafe clean and inviting. Next time I'm back in town I'll be sure to visit! read more

Pleasantly surprised with discovering matter of taste. I bought their iced coffee and it was quite good. Their washrooms are clean and spacious, they have free wifi, and they offer a similar menu and atmosphere as Starbucks, just not quite as pricey. read more

Matter of Taste - Iced coffee (with a bit of milk and cream added for my preference.) delish! $3 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Matter of Taste serves the best espresso-based coffee in Kitchener Waterloo. My must-have every time I come is the Café Dulce, which is espresso sweetened with condensed milk. It is a deliciously velvety drink. I miss the uptown location which was closed a couple years ago. That was the one I visited most, as it was close to my work. Since then I haven't had the opportunity to visit as often as I'd like. Really wish they'd re-open in uptown (the space is still empty!) read more

First question: what size do you want tour latté ... (this should have give me some hints). Second interaction, we do one shot into the medium ... hum ok ... and the final crash: we infuse our milk the exact same way then cappucino, but with more milk and foam .... and i was gone. read more

I've ordered cream horn, tiramisu and Canadian fog here. It's my first time try out the Canadian fog, which is the maple tea latte. The food is wonderful, the environment is very cozy and comfortable. Definitely will come over again! read more

Matter of Taste - cream horn, tiramisu and Canadian fog here. It's my first time try out the Canadian fog, which is the maple tea latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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Great drinks although a bit pricier than tims, you get the value oh pay for! Each sip sings with quality and boasts a rich an full flavour profile, even something as simple as a iced mochiatto is amazing! They have an amazing selection of teas and coffee, and a nice portion of nibbles to curve your need to naw. Amazing drinks, 10/10 will go again! read more

Matter of Taste - Yummy mochacinno! So tasty and made with love! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

The décor is very nice. The hot chocolate was very high quality. The gelato was very nice. The staff let us try a couple flavours before deciding on the maple one. read more

I've always thought that Matter of Taste has h ad the best coffee, espressos and lattes for years in KW for years. You cannot touch the expertise they handle coffee with. I just went into their new location (right next door to their old one) and I have to say its beautiful inside. The other location was good, but it was a little on the dark side. The big full window in the front lets in lots of natural light and the lighter scheme, and the white exposed brick really help brighten things up. Good job. Keep making great coffee! read more

Had a great maple tea. The place has good decor an service. The menu is very interesting and has many good ideas/options read more

Wow, that mango sorbet is delicious. Very nice study space, lots of light and good sound level (I like a lot of background noise). But seriously, try the mango. read more

Most underrated coffee shop in KW. Great coffee with super friendly staff. Maybe I'm biased because I worked upstairs from it but this a great atmosphere to get work done and sip some grade A coffee. the affogato (scoop of gelato with espresso shot on top) is top notch. Crowd is a mix of tech folks and older gents talking about politics. read more

My new favourite coffee spot! This place is so cozy with many tables and different kinds of seating areas. I ordered a latte and it came with the cutest leaf as latte art. My favourite part was that there is a water cooler beside the bar, so you can fill up your bottle or glass with some fresh clean water after your coffee. I will be back here for sure! read more

It's my first time here and I already like it more than Coffee Culture. I bought the mochachino (a version of the cappuccino with dark sauce added for sweetness). If you're not a fan of drinks that are very strong and bitter, they have a decent selection to choose from! The environment is clean, cozy, and comfortable, but their bakery is very limited and small. I'll give it a 4 because I was hoping there would be more than bar desserts. Overall, definitely one of my favourite places in KW! PS. Free Wi-Fi and power outlets. Great place if you're looking to get some work done. read more

A very good espresso. Friendly staff. Far better coffee than Coffee Culture down the street. Power outlets available so you can work while you drink your coffee. They also have assorted snacks and gelato. Recommended read more

This place is nice, but it was missing that essential cozy feeling that coffee shops should have. My half sweet soy London fog was really good and my boyfriend enjoyed his iced mochaccino too. Our order came to over $10 though, which seems pricey. read more

This is a great place in downtown Kitchener to have a cup of coffee (lots of selection) with a delicious snack. Ask for their light roast blend if you appreciate light roasts. WiFi is also good and fast. read more

This place is awesome for coffee and gelato in the summer. The minute you step in it smells delicious, like rich coffee beans. I always get Americanos from here. A good drink in the summer is the blended frappucino! read more

Why would anyone in the KW region even go to Tim Horton's when we have this jewel of a coffee place.

I completely agree with the other review of this location of Matter of Taste. The atmosphere inside is great, and whenever I have been in they have always had an interesting selection of music playing. It's a great place to enjoy a coffee and get a bit of work done. They have excellent coffee, pleasant servers, and real baristas! I highly recommend the iced cappuccino in the summertime. It is an excellent and refreshing drink for a hot weather day, and unlike some other coffee shops their iced cappuccino is actually what it says it is: espresso and milk shaken over ice (gives it a lighter, foamier texture, much like a hot cappuccino). read more

First time stopping by this place after moving here over three months ago. The atmosphere was pretty decent it has a modern Italian Cafe shop feeling to me. But the employees working at this time didn't seem to be too happy to be working there. The girl didn't know what a white mocha was when I asked if they had any, seems to me a "barista" by definition a master of coffee preparation and of coffee knowledge should know what a white mocha is. But I got it and it was very good, I even bought an aeropress from here too. I like this place much better than Williams which is right across the street. read more

Great atmosphere polite awesome coffee selections. They have great Columbian coffee very bright inside .

A hidden gem in KW. Great atmosphere to sip on some coffee and do some work. Coffee and gelato are solid. Must try the iced coffee

Matter of Taste is my favourite place to get coffee in Kitchener. They are actual baristas pulling real espresso, and they regularly win awards. The prices are very reasonable, and the atmosphere is very friendly. I definitely recommend this place over any other coffee in the downtown core. read more

Completely redone! Awesome vibe, amazing coffee, and they have loose leaf tea! Will definitely be going back. Pumpkin drip coffee is a gem!

Matter of Taste is a shop I discovered when I moved to Kitchener. Its coffee is as lovely as it's atmosphere. I have had many of great conversations over delectable cups and also frequent the establishment when I write, as I am an aspiring writer. The staff is accommodating it's floors and washroom are noticeably clean. Many thank yous are deserved read more

I thought I gave them a review but apparently not, so here goes- Matter is my favourite downtown Cafe. They have a nice selection of baked goods to go with their variety of coffee and espresso drinks. They have free wifi, a relaxed but polished atmosphere , and skilled baristas. Always a great place to go and I've never had to deal with obnoxious fellow diners as they attract nice clientele. I just love this place so much! read more