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.

We (me and a group of my friends) meet there regularly every week. The place has nice decorations,…read moreis pleasant and cozy and provides relaxing atmosphere. Staff is kind and caring. The owner is a charming lady who easily gets friendly relations with her guests. Good coffee and many choices in menu. In conclusion: a really special place deserving to be recommended as a hidden gem.

Went during lunch on a weekday and the store was very busy! The food arrived quickly, the drinks…read moretook a bit. The spring roll was delicious, there is peanut butter within the roll. The store had ample space.

This place is so busy! Easy to see why: great story and great offerings. I went there for…read morebreakfast and the food was good enough. The ambience is a bit chaotic and super loud so if you are noise- and din- sensitive, definitely go at quiet times. I went on a Sunday morning and it was clearly the local preferred Sunday brunch spot!!

A hidden gem, must try their food if anywhere nearby…read more The food quality is delicious.

The breakfast is slightly better than a typical diner breakfast, but at a higher price! The home…read morefries are terrible and the fruit salad tastes like some average melon (it most definitely comes from a bucket). Cookies are dry and muffins are tasteless. The lattes are fine, but overpriced. The only reason I bother with this place is free wireless (and air conditioning in the summer) and the small area off to the side that is good for getting work done when it's not busy.

Fabulous Great Coffee Desserts are delicious Great value…read moreSmall but great atmosphere Hours are good

Stopped at Lucero Canteen for a vanilla custard donut and a matcha latte, and both were incredible…read more The space is perfect for a cozy catch-up or solo coffee date. Staff were friendly and quick, and everything felt thoughtfully curated.

First time in Waterloo and this was the #1 spot that popped up in town for a sandwich, had to check…read moreit out. Excellent ham and Brie sandwich! Really cool inside, decent service, and I'm not sure if it was the owner or manager but everyone behind the counter seemed to be having a good time talking about shifts etc. Always nice to see that energy at a place. Good luck!

I always find myself here when visiting the region (Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge)…read more They make great coffee and wait times have lessened. Terrific walk up window during the pandemic

Front counter of baked goods has cookies and muffins and croissants, etc…read more Coffee tastes like coffee, cheese croissant is actually a pretty good one.. flaky outside with the buttery inside.. Only thing that put me off was that I think I was the first customer there this morning.. it smelled OVERLY (read:chemically) clean.

Must-visit brunch spot with a delicious and affordable menu. They serve some some all-day breakfast…read moreclassics, lunch sandwiches, and also have a selection of house-baked goods. I would recommend the savory breakfast bowl (regardless of it being breakfast time), as well as giving one of the butter tarts a try. The place can get busy and may have a wait during rush brunch & lunch hours.

Bright but cozy cafe on Erb St West between University and Fisher-Hallman. It was so nice taking my…read moredaughter to this new cafe in KW, around the block from where I lived as a student. The cafe was packed! Run by a team of lovely women. Have a look at the baked goods and then order them or from the menu posted on the wall. If eating in then take the number given and place it on your choice of tables. Everything sounded delicious. I went with the honey apple bacon grilled cheese with a side of what seemed to be apple chips. It oozed apple butter Amazing! My daughter enjoyed her quesadilla. I liked what looked to be a (gorgeous) antique dresser serving as the coffee stand. Comfy banquettes, regular chairs and a circle of comfy leather chairs to sit in.