I stopped by here for breakfast because it was close to where I was staying. I ordered the griddle…read moresandwich and a tea. The lady behind the counter explained that it's like a McGriddle but better, and she was right. The buns had the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the aavouriness of the bacon and egg. I sat upstairs and it's very cozy, sort of like your eccentric aunt's living room. I would definitely come back again to try other items or maybe tue dinner.

We had the breakfast sandwich with veggie meat and it was delicious and very filling! The pastries…read morewere all delicious, especially the chocolate chip cookie and the lemon cake. The staff were really positive and friendly! The vibes are eclectic with extra seating upstairs (if the downstairs tables are full). We plan on returning tomorrow!

Good prices with most sandwiches priced at $11.45. Very trendy and interesting variety of…read moresandwiches. There is something for everyone except for the pickiest of eaters. There are lots of tables. The sound level ideal as it was pleasant and yet we could have a conversation without feeling conspicuous. The sandwiches were delicious. I swapped half my roasted vegetable sandwich with my wife who had a turkey with avocado sandwich. They were both very good. One thing was that the bottom of mine was soggy but that happens. The turkey sandwich bun was not at all soggy. We enjoyed our drinks and sitting and watching the people go by. The staff were friendly and helpful. You wait for drinks at the counter but they bring food orders to your table. That's a great way to to it as it doesn't take nearly as long to make drinks as it does food. We were walking so I can't comment on parking. I'm sure they have WiFi but I didn't check. I highly recommend Coffee Matters because they've got what I like.

the cafe was very spacious and cozy, a nice place to sit down and relax and it was nearby lots of…read moreother shops as well! i got a blueberry iced latte and it was delicious (it was served in a cute mason jar! ) would absolutely go again

Very nice people, treated me like a priority. Highly…read morereccommend them. Going back for coffee. The waittress gave me a free coffe on the house. What nice people, going back definitely.

Cheddar and onion biscuit was alright. 8/10. Live music…read moreinside was a wonderful surprise. This bakery is on the St Johns food tour. Overall worth checking out as they have a large variety and your sure to find something to try

Amazing boba, the best in Newfoundland. Service is very good, all the employees are super kind and…read moreknow how to make your experience perfect. Both stores are very upbeat and always have good music playing.

Hello everyone!!!! I'm just gonna go ahead and say it. This place is the best! The drinks are…read moreamazing and the Boba is fresh never had anything like it. The service is amazing. I really enjoy talking to the worker there. He always gives me an extra drink with no charge. The environment of this place is just amazing it's small and unfortunately you cannot sit down but the worker there has the place decorated with Legos and bright colours and a full display of menu items I 100% recommend this place this place is awesome ! You have to try it I recommend the zebra milk :)

Amazing coffee shop right in the heart of downtown. Vegan pastries, regular stuff as well, along…read morewith a variety of coffees and lattes. We had an oat milk cappuccino and a cold brew with oat milk. Staff were friendly and super helpful. Told us about the area and we're great. The inside is massive and clean. Really amazing space to sit down and get some work done or just mellow out. Cannot recommend it enough.

Pretty good, but pricey. Their house salad was fantastic, and the bao buns delicious. The problem…read morewith the bao buns was that they contain cilantro and the menu does not say so. I deliberately selected a non-cilantro choice, as one diner has a cilantro aversion. It really should be on the menu, as usually Korean cuisine has zero cilantro. The wings were nothing special, and it was like 6 wings for twenty bucks, so that was not good value. The honey-mayo dip was tasty tho. This is one of those places that starts the tipping at 18%, I know people who don't tip at all when the lowest prompt is 18%. The service was good, so I plugged in 15%, even though I do think its asking too much to start at 18%. It was good, and I might go again, just not order the wings. The salad is really worth it!

Whether at our home base in the Halifax area or abroad, my wife and I enjoy relaxing over a coffee,…read moreadult beverage or tasty food, and it was in Bannerman that we were hoping to find all three. We swung by in the early afternoon, just after the lunch crowd at most places would be easing off, but Bannerman was impressively going strong from when we arrived through to our departure! We were seated at one of their picnic-esque tables near the back of the room, taking in the high ceilings and the lovely work done to reuse this historic fire hall. I snagged a half pint of one of their light and refreshing lagers, while my wife partook in their caffeinated offerings. It's nice to be able to get both, and the warm, communal feeling of the space was a nice contrast to the cold and clinical vibe that can sometimes come with Third Wave places. Wanting to refuel after a dizzying hike on the North Head Trail, we ordered the mushroom flatbread, steamed buns, and pierogis. My wife's mushroom flatbread arrived first, with the not-pizza leaning heavily into savoury, earthy flavours with sauteed, locally harvested mushrooms, shaved truffles, and smoked gouda. While I fundamentally disagree with arugula being on pizzas and their brethren, its peppery bite helped cut through the otherwise rich flatbread. While I certainly shared my two apps, I was glad to have them mostly to myself! The food in general isn't inexpensive at Bannerman and $17 for two steamed buns was a bit of a pill to swallow, but the quality was thankfully there to back its price tag. Succulent, shredded pork was jam-packed into the pleasantly-chewy, folded buns, and topped with the contrasting tastes and textures of slices of white onion, crispy onions, and micro greens. The pierogi of the day had a lentil filling, and the savoury legumes lent themselves well to these deep-fried dumplings. The ultra-crispy exterior easily gave way to the doughy interior and the lentils within. Almost stealing the show was the onion confit sour cream, whose velvety smooth airiness had the perfect amount of caramelized onion flavour. Bannerman could/should sell this stuff on its own! Even after just one visit, it's easy to see how Bannerman's combination of craft beer,top-notch coffee, creative bites, and a beautiful space in an award-winning adaptive reuse has made for a place that's more than the sum of its parts, and has become a destination for locals and tourists alike.

Hands down the best bakery we visited while in St John's. Inside a corner purple house is a man's…read morebakery going on 24 years. In the mornings, he sells hot bread of all kinds and pastries that are perfectly made. My friend and I got a harvest loaf that lasted as a snack throughout the day. The chocolate croissant was excellent- perfect texture and flavor!

I'm a local who has gone to Georgetown Bakery since I was a kid. I noticed they don't have too many…read moreyelp review so just wanted to say if you're reading this - This is your sign to go and try it yourself. 10/10 everytime.

great staff and location at the mouth of BANNERMAN park…read moremint chocolate chip is AMAZING coffee also SOLID

The Parlour is pretty hard to miss. If you're walking or driving along Military Road, across from…read moreBannerman Park you'll see it's bright white exterior and big windows. The name implies ice cream - which they have... BUT being the cold and wet day it was in St. John's today I was in search of a hot beverage and sweet. Cafe latte in one hand and an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie in the other, I was prepared to face the cold winds coming in through the harbour. Not good. Unfortunately I have to be honest. I did not enjoy my latte. It was much like drinking a cup of hot milk. Maybe they only use 1 shot of espresso for medium lattes. I didn't ask.... and I also didn't finish drinking the latte. The cookie was 6/10. It was a large and very flat cookie. Not sure what the baking trick is to prevent your cookie batter from spreading out to far and neither do they. The cookie consistency was a crispy around the edge with a soft chewy center. I ate the whole thing. Maybe next time I will try their ice cream but for today I have to say there are other local coffee purveyors I will stick with while I'm here.

This joint is my personal favourite. It supports a great cause run by great people. I love the…read morebreakfast here. I had the frittata today. It was fantastic. Out server was very polite and knew the menu very well. Every question was answered with a very polite, old world charm you don't see much anymore. Nothing like pride in one's job - bravo. Coffee refills come without being asked for and the nice carafe of lemon water is a nice touch. On over to the meal itself. The portions are generous and the ingredients right from the farm fresh. I was very happy with the frittata - the roasted potatoes that came with it were delicious beyond. Normally, you would not have desert with breakfast. Make an exception here - break a small rule in life just once. We had a bake apple cheesecake that was over the moon. Parking can be a challenge, but you should find a spot behind the grey building just across the road or up around the corner on the street.

We had a late lunch here after our flight arrived in St. John's. The menu is quite small but…read moreeverything looks good. I had the breakfast quesadilla & hubby had the traditional. It was all delicious. The waitstaff were nice & also efficient. I love the views in this restaurant. The decor is classy but homey. Wood floors, light walls, some artwork on the walls. I would definitely eat here again. Just a note, this cafe is only open for breakfast & lunch. Not dinner.

Best sandwiches in town! all fresh ingredients and food made from scratch, local coffee. One of my…read morefavourite spots! Service is great, stuff is helpful and friendly. Even though it's takeout, you can stay and eat-in, they got great music playing and the seating is nice for a quick bite.

Quite a nice place! Good place to drop in to for lunch. Pleasant staff, variety of lunch bites. One…read morestaff member touching all the food with his bare hands before putting it on the plate was a big off putting though