Going to be honest Taloola's hasn't felt the same lately. I've been a patron since I was in highschool over a decade ago. I think the change in ownership has made it feel more "corporate"? I'm not sure how to describe it, but it has lost that charm. Still delicious coffee and food, but no longer the same chill atmosphere, definitely more "feed em and street em" (which I understand, but it's a change). I think I'd rather go to Camp Coffee or Anchor. read more

Taloola is a super cute, Parisian looking cafe. They have a relatively large menu for a cafe and I would say they definitely specialize in their drinks! The lattes are delicious and they had a vegan dill cream cheese that I knew I needed to try. They space itself is a little tight, but very cute to stop in to! read more

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Special spot. Vegetarian menu. Creative combos. Quiet interior for conversation. Quaint and cozy. Definitely a find. Didn't try coffee though it's red lantern roasters from kingsville Ontario and like their coffee at their cafe. read more

Taloola Cafe - Mediterranean salad backed by a frittata. - Cafes Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

Great little cafe with fairly extensive food and drink menu, lots of character and charm. Quiet place to sip a latte, chat, read a book, do some work or just relax. I had the Taloola Nicoise $9 for a decent size but not huge salad very fresh and I really liked the tapenade in the dressing. Also a blueberry muffin fresh and tasty but a tad cold they should warm it up for customers. Two shot Americano came in a big mug and flavour was nice although not as intense as I would have liked. A bit smaller mug with two shots might have hit the mark for me but I like my coffee strong I'd go back for sure. read more

I've never been a huge wrap fan. Never had one I loved. But has the grilled tofu wrap here and it was wonderful garlicy goodness! More like a panini than a wrap really. Also, they allow (encourage) dogs on their patio. I'll be back next time in Windsor read more

Great food and comfortable vibe in a great neighborhood. A highly recommended stop for brunch, lunch or just coffee and tea.

Excellent little spot, was told about Taloola Cafe but quite a few people and finally got around to trying it. AMAZING. Cute little cafe to begin then delicious food. I will say it was difficult choosing what I wanted because the entire menu is so appealing. Very friendly staff and everything was fresh! read more

Taloola Cafe - the front of the restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

This cafe is still amazing, after opening up about 12 years ago in Walkerville, Taloola Cafe brings in the local crowds and has something for everyone to enjoy. They resource local fresh ingredients, and have gluten free, organic, vegetarian and vegan options available and are licensed by the L.L.B.O. I recently moved back to Windsor in October and haven't been since I moved back, this is my absolute favourite cafe in Windsor, but last night, my boyfriend and I went to hear some live music they have on Friday and Saturday nights. Last nights local band happened to be my cousin and his wife, the Litsters. So my boyfriend and I went to enjoy each others company, food, drinks and music. Taloola cafe has the best peanut butter cookies, they're vegan friendly and they taste like having a spoonful of peanut butter in your mouth. When we got there, I ordered the Mystic Mint Tea and my boyfriend got a Stout. The live music started playing in the cafe around 8:00pm and played for about an hour, it was acoustic, and the cafe was very busy, people trying to find seats to enjoy the music as they played. I enjoyed a chocolate chip cookie with my tea and my boyfriend enjoyed warmed cornbread with his stout. The ambiance is just so eclectic here, everyone is in a great mood and the staff here are friendly. Definitely my favourite place to go to in Windsor. read more

Cute little cafe. I ordered Thai iced tea, a lavender tea latte, and a vanilla and hazelnut cake. Each was very good, if not a little pricy. The Thai iced tea was served in a way I've never seen it served before. Very cute. I enjoyed my visit and would definitely return. read more

Taloola Cafe - Lavender tea latte and vanilla cake with hazelnut icing - Cafes Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

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Nice casual spot for a meal, snack or coffee near Windsor's beautiful riverside. Small interior with limited seating. I stopped in for a snack after learning they have lots of vegan options, including always-vegan soups and stews. I grabbed a bowl of the soup ($6 plus tax), which was a lentil and date soup. Decent soup, nothing special and perhaps a little small / lacking in substance, but not bad at all. I'd return to check out their other items. read more

Taloola Cafe - Lentil and date soup - Cafes Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

Fresh food, perky staff, fast service. The space is over the top but it works. The menu is long and full but there is some good stuff on there and personally, I'd rather have a couple too many choices than not enough. Lost stars for edamame on a salade Niçoise though. Granted, it was identified in the menu and I should have caught it, but yuck. That stuff just isn't good for you (read an article guys!) and it just doesn't go well in my opinion. It did look pretty, however. And I respect other people's creativity and personal taste. But eww :) I regret to say there were two occasions when I sat at or near an unclean table. On the first, another patron sat on a stain of some sort while I was talking to a friend and we noticed too late to say anything. The latest time, I sat on (what I hope was) a small puddle of lemon (the citrusy culprit was on the seat next to it). Clearly not every detail can be caught between guests but especially in an "anti-minimalist" atmosphere such as Taloola's an extra sweep might be well-advised. :) I look forward to eating more of their creations and trying a smoothie. They looked delish! read more

Taloola Cafe - Taloola Niçoise - Cafes Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

This is a pretty cool place. Prices are quite reasonable. My "spicy latte" was alright. I added some sugar and it was fine. I wouldn't get it again. read more

Overpriced food and drinks, very poor service. The café it's self has a very cute aesthetic, but is very small and crowded and doesn't have wifi. If you're looking for a place to do any work, forget about it. I paid $7 for my latte and $5 for my muffin that took 15 minutes to come out to me. read more

I must admit, I've never had the best opinion about Windsor. My aunt moved there when I was a teen and I went and was bored to tears. Later trips would dump me square in the bar district, great for drinking, but not for much else. Luckily, my friend recently moved to the Walkerville area about a year and a half ago and my, oh my, I'm definitely going back to see her more frequently! Taloola Cafe was one of the place she insisted we had to go. A vegan/vegetarian friendly cafe with NO WIFI to prevent laptop hogs, fantastic atmosphere and a menu that will keep you coming back for more. On our particular visit, I downed a spicy coffee (coffee with chicory, pepper and some other spicy things) which was good, but a bit dense (but c'mon, I downed it anyway!) and a regular brew, both of which were fine, not mind-blowing, but totally decent. For the brunch-time meal, I ordered the weekend special - stuffed cheesy french toast (a brunch place just isn't brunch without a well-done french toast) stuffed with old cheddar, fig puree and pecans. Holy god. It wasn't the best french toast I've ever had, but it was DEFINITELY the best combination on a french toast ever. I must, must, must replicate this at home some time! Glancing around at other people's tables also gave me a great perspective on the other food options, the salads and sandwiches were plentiful, the soups were GIGANTIC, and you can even get plates to share with fruits/nuts, crackers, dip, vegetables, etc. If you're in Windsor at all, this is a must-place to visit. My only complaint was that the service was on the slow side, considering the place was only half-full. But the servers were friendly and the place is comfy so if you have good company, you may not even notice :) read more

As someone who's grown up in Windsor, and knows a lot of it's hidden gems, I would greatly recommend Taloola. The European-esc (if that's a word?) atmosphere itself is worth going for! The food is fresh, delicious, fairly priced, and mostly vegetarian and vegan friendly. The staff is always phenomenal. Fridays and Saturdays you may be lucky enough to hear some of Windsor's finest musicians, and occasionally someone out of town - always a treat! Although there is currently no wifi, I don't think this is necessarily a con. Instead of bringing a laptop, why not bring your sketch book or journal? Maybe a friend to talk with! I love this place, and would recommend it to my closest friends. read more

This place just kills it in terms of ambiance, it's really cool. The pastries here are always good and the food I've tried on the menu is quite tasty. The coffee is probably as good as you're going to get in Windsor. (If it was in Toronto or another city with a developed coffee culture the competition would probably bump it down to three stars if it didn't step up its game.) I normally try to meet up with friends for a coffee here or for lunch when I'm in town. It's a cool place in a cool neighbourhood where you can hang around hipsters and eat vegan (and non-vegan) sandwiches. read more

One of my favourite spots to grab a tea and catch up with a friend. Cozy atmosphere & helpful staff! The Niçoise salad is amazing!!

My partner and I discovered this neat little gem not long after moving into Olde Walkerville. It's an eclectic collection of wood grains, fabrics and interesting decorative pieces located in the corner of an old brick building. Food and beverages are ordered from friendly staff at the counter and you often have to wait in line for some time as it's a busy little establishment. I haven't yet had a dish I didn't like, but I need to rave about their list of grilled cheese toasties. Served on freshly baked whole wheat bread and using aged cheddar, these grilled sandwiches are amazing. I love the cheddar, date syrup and chopped pecan, as well as the cheddar and spicy mango chutney. Yum! The website (www.taloolacafe.com) has a complete listing of its menu options. Check it out. As the site says: "Taloola Cafe specializes in healthy food, organic and fair trade coffees, teas, creativity, and charm. Full of friendly people, quiet corners to talk or read in, and of course great food. So come in and treat yourself." It's so true. A real find that Tammi and I love, even though they don't have WiFi so that we can while away the hours on our laptops, sipping coffee or tea. read more

I absolutely love this Cafe! It's my secret little get away. (Perhaps not so much after posting this....) The venue is great for going to study, read or write a book, grab a cup of coffee / tea and enjoy a good conversation, or to take some alone time for reflecting on life. I appreciate that they are a smaller establishment - yet cater to so many diet restrictions. The stews / soups are always home made, often featuring unique ingredients. The gluten free / vegan desserts are a delightful treat. My favorite thing to order is the Taloola Nicoise Salad, perfect for a small meal. For a nice treat, try the frozen munk. The staff are always friendly, it's an eclectic, chill atmosphere... always looking forward to my next visit. read more

A wonderful atmosphere! I have heard that the music nights are also quite night. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. We got the soup and a sandwich. The soup was very good but I could definitely make the sandwich myself for much cheaper. It is quite expensive for the portion but you go for the atmosphere. Didn't care for the chai tea latte but my boyfriend enjoyed his mocha latte. read more

Taloola Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

Taloola has become a standby for our family with many vegetarian options for lunch and dinner at a fair price. Ambiance, beer, wine, coffee, tea, live music, made from scratch food, desserts, and more. This is about as close to a French cafe as we get in Windsor. read more

Taloola is a rare breath of fresh air in Windsor. There's really no other place like it in the city (or quite possibly the world). The greatest thing about Taloola would have to be the staff, who are always warm and friendly. The second greatest thing would have to be their vegan chocolate chip cookies. Everything else about the cafe is tied for third. Taloola is like a second home. And for those of you who want a good place to study, Taloola is probably it (however, it does not have wifi). But the music is never obnoxious and is usually conducive to thought. Try the Patricia melt on rye. Mmmm. read more

The service is meh, food is pretty good. I'm not vegan myself so maybe that's why I'm not super enthusiastic about the lack of flavour. Pricey. However, I must give five stars to their fig smoothie. I still dream about it. read more

I absolutely love this place. Cozy and eccentric interior, helpful/kind/attractive staff, the option to order a cappuccino +/or alcohol, plenty of healthy vegan & gluten free options (including a dessert case), delicious & fresh food in general. Fair trade coffee. It's just perfect...in that well-loved-and-lived-in kinda way. Though I second another reviewer in that the tables could be wiped down better/ more frequently. Been coming here occasionally for a couple years (I live in Detroit). May it stay open for many years to come! read more

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Amazing decor, great drinks, and good food! The staff are very friendly and helpful. They can make things gluten free, and also seem very vegan/vegetarian-friendly. read more

Very cute place right it the heart of Walkerville. Old and rustic and delicious teas and the menu is very healthy which is a huge plus. It's a cute place for some peace and quiet but also a really cute area for a small meeting. read more

I first visited Taloola one year ago; I still remember the taste of the tofu wrap that I ordered. It was ridiculously good. One year to the day, I visited Windsor again and wanted to go back to Taloola. We were in a rush, so I randomly selected the 'Nice Rice' bowl. I wasn't sure what to expect, but when it came- holy crap! What a wonderful choice I had made. It was so delicious. If the service and good quality has stayed that consistent in a matter of one year, they are doing something fantastically right! I love visiting Windsor and I will continue to visit Taloola in the coming years. read more

Taloola Cafe - The 'Nice Rice' bowl from Taloola Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

Absolutely loved the service and treats. This was my first time actually sitting inside and enjoying the surroundings. The atmosphere here is so relaxing. I had the organic Peach tea with sugar and a peanut butter cookie which I wouldn't suggest having without a glass or milk or hot chocolate as even the tiniest bite is like having a whole tablespoon of PB. Amazing all around, although more space would be great! There's never any tables available when I'm in. read more

Amazing tasting food with a layer back quite atmosphere. Vegan friendly which is a great plus. The vegan chocolate cake was a great top off to the veggie wrap. read more

I'm a friendly down to earth kind of person. The cashier here was extremely rude to me for no reason. I thanked her twice and she turned the other way and ignored me completely. The only reason i can think of is that i am from a middle eastern background. When i came back later and asked her about why she is ignoring me thanking her for such a terrible service she said in a very rude way " I don't know what you are talking about" i know people like this and hypocrites they promote peace, veganisem, yoga and meditation yet they are truly lost and have no connection to humanity what so ever. Its not about "feeling a vibe" its about being kind to one another. read more

If Windsor can be said to be part of Metro Detroit, then Taloola is one of the best cafes in Metro Detroit. The selection of tea is just crazy vast, so vast that there is a book-sized tea menu. I enjoyed my rose-whatever tea. The ambiance is super cozy and warm, and it is nice being immersed amongst all of the Windsorites, conversing in that peculiar language of theirs. There is live music on Fridays, I believe. There's quite a big selection of baked goods too. Prices were reasonable, and there is a ton of space available for parking on the street. read more

This place was cool. Nice environment and vibe. Everything seemed pretty fresh too. Also if you're a vegetarian or vegan this place actually has a lot to offer, far far more than most places in windsor. The coffee was good although I did get a spiced latte so I couldn't really judge the taste and texture of the espresso or milk. read more

Just a great place to sit, eat, drink and spend an afternoon! Delicious and healthy menu options and always a great selection of desserts. The lavender shortbread is incredible and the vegan dressing is a must-try! read more

This cafe is probably the best in Windsor. Funky and hip, this cafe begs for patrons to grab a coffee and sip while flipping through a book on philosophy or art. Windsor might be a blue collar hell but places like Taloolas give the city a more sophisticated twist. read more

Casual, quirky, with really good sandwiches at a reasonable price. We liked the veggies with dipping sauce that came as sides, too.

Quaint vegetarian haven. Fresh, tasty and filling. The atmosphere is friendly and artistic. Not your typical city like restaurant.

I love this place! Breakfast burrito is my go to in the morning when I need a tasty breakfast. There greenhouse dressing is delicious. Lavender fog is my favourite beverage, but their medium roast (from a local roaster) is exactly the coffee you're looking for. I could go on and on. read more

OK, I'm partial since I'm a friend of the owner. But hey, this is what she was meant to do. Her dream to open a cafe in Olde Walkerville Windsor came true, and boy does she do it right. Her design, personality, food sense and energy are reflected in everything. Original place with a twist on the usual is what makes Taloola a must stop and try next time your in Windsor. Did I mention they serve spirits and wine? Now that's my kind of cafe! read more

Great, comfortable atmosphere. The selection was very appetizing, creative, healthy and accommodating for those with more limited diets. The smoothies were a bit overpriced. The Roberto Panini was really delicious. There were many items that I need to come back to try. read more

Great little atmosphere, nice vibe and decor for what it is. Food was extremely fresh and cooked just right! Portions were a bit on the small side, but the quality definitely makes up for it. 5 well deserved stars, I'll return without a doubt. read more