Pleasant, aromatic neighborhood coffee shop. I stopped by here on a recent visit to Kitchener and…read morefound 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.

Matter of Taste conveniently located in Downtown area. With the help of Yelp App, we conveniently…read moredecided 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.

They offer good baked goods and coffee. Parking can be challenging, so it's best to arrive early on…read moreweekends or consider biking. Weekdays are even more difficult for parking. Pay parking is available for the VIA Train Station, but it often fills up. It's a nice place to wait for a train.

Smile Tiger Coffee is a gem perfectly located just steps from the VIA Rail/GO Station, making it an…read moreideal stop when picking up friends or heading to the train. I have tried their flat white, London fog, lemon scone, cheddar scone and date square. All were beautifully made and full of flavor. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with plenty of greenery and a relaxed vibe. There is also outdoor seating to enjoy on nice days. The staff are consistently fast, friendly, and welcoming, making every visit smooth and enjoyable whether you are grabbing a quick drink or staying to relax. Parking out front is limited to 15 minutes, but the train station offers 30 minutes free or the option to pay for longer. While the parking is not perfect, the coffee, treats, and atmosphere more than make up for it. Definitely a must stop spot every time I am at the station.

I've got some tea there today. Really impressed with quality of tea there...great tea.read more

I discovered this little tea shop when I had an Earl Grey tea at Janet Lynn's bistro. It was the…read morebest Earl Grey tea I've ever had (and I like to think of myself as a tea connoisseur) so I asked what kind it was and they told me it came from All Things Tea. I would have bought some promptly but getting to this tea shop when it is open is an exercise in patience. The posted hours are not the real hours as I've stopped by numerous times during 'business hours' and it has been locked up with no explanatory sign. The phone number I found doesn't seem to work so it is really hit and miss. But, all said, the tea is THAT good so I will keep trying and will support local!

We actually were in the area visiting and planned to go to Starbucks across the street but when we…read moreparked, I noticed Pilot Coffee Roasters so we decided to stop there instead since it's not usually within reach for us. As we walked in, I noticed the open concept and minimal decor and fell in love with it! We were greeted by both the employees working right away and I must say, the customer service was perhaps the best part of the entire experience. We were never rushed to order as they gave us plenty of time to debate the menu and when it came time to order, the gentleman was very thorough and helpful with the sizes of drinks, explaining the milk alternatives which are free of charge, order was clarified to ensure it was correct - all in all, you could feel he took his time to get things right for us. When our iced matcha beverages were handed off, he realized he didn't let us know they come Una's a default and there, he offered simple syrup or vanilla syrup of our choosing since we do prefer our matcha sweetened. After tasting, we told him two pumps wasn't sweet enough and he kindly added more syrup for us. I personally ordered the seasonal white chocolate matcha as a hot beverage which was tasty but a little too sweet - I would request for half sweet next time. I also got the sea salt chocolate chip cookie as I couldn't resist (it looked so good in the pastry display!) It turned out to be absolutely delicious - the edges being the best part. My mom said it paired well with her Americano which was made with their Heritage blend. Speaking of which, before my mom ordered her coffee, she was offered to try their brew before buying which was really helpful as it ended up being too acidic for her. The Heritage blend was much more her preference with the nutty notes. All in all, a nice place to study and/or grab a coffee and snack to go! I'd highly recommend anyone to visit if in the area.

I had an excellent flat white here today. Deep flavor without being bitter, and a great milk foam…read more Practically empty on a weekday morning. And they had a WiFi password posted.

Hands-down the only place in Waterloo for looseleaf tea. There is no better place, I go here all…read morethe time. Their choice of green tea is astounding, the black tees are fantastic and if you've never tried oolong tea this is the place to get it. Friendly staff, excellent prices, everything good--don't think twice just go.

Best looseleaf tea I have found in Ontario. Looseleaf tea is always a *pat on the back* treat for…read moreme and not something I'd purchase regularly. When I want to reward myself with something enjoyable, I often think of picking up tea at Distinctly Tea. They have an immense number of selections and have knowledgeable, passionate store representatives. Shelves, package sizes, prices, and labels are well-organized, origin of tea leaves and descriptions are accessible, and the staff are always eager to introduce me to alternatives and different flavours that I might be interested in if I'm already drinking certain types of tea. The tea leaves smell amazing, and the colour of enhancments such as flower petals and spice bits really makes it worth the purchase. I've tried their white chai loose leaf, masala chai black tea, vanilla rooibos, chocolate supreme rooibos, blueberry rooibos, and earl grey. I cannot even express in words how much I enjoy grabbing some of their tea from my pantry in the evenings, and brewing a pot to go with a good book just before bed. If you are also at the Farmer's Market in St. Jacob's, they also have a stall indoors there too.

A quaint little bubble tea shop next to the University of Waterloo campus. You can also borrow…read moreboard games here to play. Pros: - You can pretty much get any customization you want. - Service is great and staff is very friendly. - Jasmine milk tea + tapioca is great (not amazing but still really good). Cons: - Place can get busy and drinks can take a while to make. - The little staff area in front doesn't really make sense and is confusing. - Menu is confusing, in my opinion. - Popping boba isn't the best - lots of other places do popping boba a lot better. - Drinks are sweet (even with adjusted sugar).

This is the cutest little cafe! My friends and I stopped in for desserts. I chose a mango…read morepassionfruit cupcake. It was so delicious! The cake was made with quality ingredients and the frosting and filling were flavourful and not too sweet. I will be back to try more items!

Great service, great coffee, and a lovely atmosphere!…read more I came here this morning planning to work remotely for the day, but the café was full. I grabbed a seat outside while I waited for my order, and the staff couldn't have been more courteous. The lovely team told me they'd let me know as soon as a table opened up; and they did! One of the kind baristas even helped carry my drink and dishes over to the new spot. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made me feel genuinely welcomed. The latte I ordered was beautifully made; smooth, rich, and exactly what a great latte should taste like. These baristas clearly know their way around an espresso machine. I only just discovered Café O Roaster & Bakery today after recently moving to the Woolwich area, but even with how busy it gets, the atmosphere and amazing staff have already made it my new go-to work-from-home spot when I'm not in the office.

Went for a relaxing cup of coffee and pastry. Turned out all I heard was the server behind the…read morecounter stamping cards. I politely asked if she wouldn't mind doing this down further because the hard stamping was made it difficult for me to hear the conversation I was having with my guest. The server told the next server who returned and purposely stamped even louder. Before I left I again politely explained this was very loud. She responded saying that I need not come back and she has a business to run. Will not be returning.

Excellent fruit based bubble tea as you can tell from the boxes of mangoes, pineapples and other…read morefruit which line the walls as you go in. The space itself is fairly big, with two floors and some board games available for a great time hanging out with friends! The prices are affordable compared to other bubble tea shops, although the milk tea is powder based. The mango diamond slush was excellent with chunks of mango visible, and a very mango-y taste in every sip! Definitely fresh, and good value for large and x-tra large sizes (can replace a meal perhaps). They have 1 reg drink free every 8 drinks with vicinity, which is a bit faster than other shops too! With elite, it becomes a large drink free! Will definitely try other drinks in the future!

I had NM Signature Milk Tea and it's fairly inexpensive for an XL which is the same size as an XL…read morefrom Gong Cha but better. A little bit too many toppings in the milk tea in my opinion so there wasn't as much tea which was already on the weaker side in terms of milk teas. But each topping was delicious, from the boba to the pudding I think and the grass jelly.

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.