I've always had a positive experience ordering from this Starbucks location. The staff is always…read morefriendly and my orders were always made as requested. I highly recommend this Starbucks location.

Starbucks, PLEASE. The Summer Skies drink is too good to be seasonal. It's literally one of the…read morebest drinks you've ever made--refreshing, fun, and perfect in every way. I wait all year for it to come back, and then it's gone way too fast This drink deserves a permanent spot on the menu, not just a short summer appearance. Bring it back, keep it year-round, and let us enjoy it in every season. I would order it nonstop. Absolute favorite

This location is my absolute favourite!…read more The staff are so kind & friendly and they always make my drinks correctly and so quickly. I really appreciate the time and care they take with everything they make and sometimes even put cute stickers on my drinks

My daughter and I both love stopping by this beautiful Chatime location. It is bright, airy with a…read morefair amount of seating, a diversity of tea and bubble tea flavors, and pretty, temping desserts. We frequently order the delicious brown sugar bubble tea with crema (I always choose oat milk). You can use the e-order board to customize your tea by choosing levels of sweetness, types of milk and other options. Chatime often offers seasonal special drinks. Presently, they are serving an absolutely delicious pumpkin spice latte. I usually get it chilled, but today it was a cold day, so I got a hot one with crema. So tasty!! The warm spices really shone through without being overwhelming. We also love the macarons: expensive, but worth it! Parking is plentiful, service is friendly and efficient, and the offerings various and refreshing. What is there not to like??

You can read my previous review to learn more about Belaggios…read more I have upgraded my review because I finally really got into gelato. More about that later, at the end of the review. Belaggio's is close to my workplace (a school) and therefore if I need to pick up a lunch, I have to get back on time, plus having eaten the lunch. I generally judge food above all, but for a lunch place, time is of the essence. Let's say that I'm trying to grab a beautiful Belaggios Veal Sandwich because I accidentally (maybe) left my sad, bagged lunch of leftovers at at home.  So I have the excuse to go for some take out, and, at lunch, I don't have much time. I'm a teacher, and I don't want to be the person getting the late slip. That's why I need the servers to get it right, because I want to eat the right sandwich. The veal sandwich. The meatball sandwich is OK too, so if I accidentally get your meatball sandwich, I will enjoy it. However, this has not happened recently. Twice in a row, I have had a great veal sandwiches ... oh, I wish that you could taste them right now! The bread is excellent, too. I also went there on a Saturday evening and enjoyed their gelato. It was so delicious and creamy. The flavours of each gelato really shone through the creaminess. Perfect. This experience compelled me to buy a gelato/ice cream maker, so that I can try it at home. The price is high, but sometimes, you get what you pay for. Once you eat this gelato (and, get this, I HATE ice cream), there is no turning back. If you love gelato, or are looking for a good take out lunch, then go to Belaggio's now.

Belaggio's has been a reliable place for takeout Italian food in Durham region…read more Word of warning that there are no customer washrooms available in this establishment. Known for their excellent arancini rice balls, they serve arborio rice balls that are stuffed with ground veal in tomato sauce, sweet peas and mozzarella cheese. They have quite a menu that focuses on pasta and hot sandwiches. I love all types of pasta from white Alfredo sauce pasta, to rosé tomato-cream sauce pasta, or Bolognese sauce pasta, or tomato-basil pasta. They also have coffee, cannoli and gelato. On any given day customers drop by for their chicken parm, eggplant parm, ceasar salad, Calabrese, veggie, ham and cheese grilled panini, meatball or chicken or veal sandwiches. Be sure to add hot or sweet peppers, provolone or mozzarella cheese, onions, eggplant and mushrooms to give your sandwich extra flavours. I added green peppers to my veal sandwich and a very important point to add much needed extra sauce! The second veal sandwich I ordered was very dry, almost tasteless and had practically no tomato sauce on it. Wasn't sure if it always comes this dry? I hope not but am glad I asked for extra sauce on the second sandwich. Much needed! Their gelato is worth tasting if you have a sweet tooth.

Best coffee ever. The lattes are to die for…read moretheir flavours are all made in house latte art is awesome

If you're GF Not Worth Jumping Through the Hoops…read more When I found this place online, I was so excited. When one must follow a gluten-free diet, it is so nice to find places where you can eat what everyone else gets to enjoy. This was anything but enjoyable. I was planning a little Halloween getaway to Kingston and searching for a new and exciting breakfast place to stop on my way there. I found Heaffles and read through their website--I'm always very careful and vet my restaurants before the trip and plan food meticulously, you have to when you cannot eat gluten. The site stated that if you want a gluten free waffle, you must call 24 hours ahead of time. I immediately thought that was ridiculous (that eliminates any possibility of a GF person walk-in from eating there) but messaged them on Instagram. I asked if I could message then and schedule or did a I have to call. They told me I must call the day before. Pain in the bum, but I set a reminder in my phone and did so. The next day, I show up. Such a cute place and the breakfast that kicks off a trip always makes me so happy. We don't eat out much at all, living so rurally. It had also been ages since I'd enjoyed a GF waffle, so excitement was high. This place has a ton of potential. The seating is cute, the bathrooms clean and so beautifully decorated. There is even a little cubby with cushions that would make it feel as though one was having breakfast in bed. I really did fall in love with the space. There didn't appear to me to be a traditional server comes to your table. You walk in and place your order at the counter. I ordered a Flat White to drink along with a water and a gluten-free coconut rush. The young lady at the counter was very quick to tell me that they had a customer coming in to get a GF waffle and that they only had enough batter for one waffle and that I would need to try again and call 24 hours beforehand. Right before I told her I was that customer, my brain was like, what? You have enough batter for ONE waffle??? I make GF stuff all the time. It is NOT that expensive. And what if you mess up that ONE waffle (and they did because she didn't listen to me)? I said, "Oh, I called yesterday." And I had driven a very long way. I would hate for anyone else to do that and end up disappointed. After that, I was allowed to order my waffle. Coconut is my favourite sweet flavour, but it came with strawberries and strawberry syrup. I told her THREE times I didn't want the strawberries or the syrup. Strawberry jam, jelly syrup...I hate them all, also cannot stand cooked fruit. She told me she could put the strawberries on the side and that they were uncooked. I said that was okay, but reiterated AGAIN that I do not want or like the strawberry syrup. I thought I might get my drinks at the counter, but she said they would bring everything to my table. I sat within view of the counter by the window. I assumed, as at most places, the drinks would come out first. I had started on the Terra Health heartburn kit to kick my PPI script and needed to take the supplements before eating. Some ladies came in after me and they got their drink order while I sat and waited. The waffle came out, and I was too panicked by not taking my supplements to pay that much attention and told them I needed some water and that I didn't have my coffee yet. They came back in a few minutes and in the meantime, I saw that the waffle I'd paid nearly $30 for, along with a very tiny flat white coffee, was drenched...every inch in yucky strawberry syrup. I'm a silver lining kind of girl, so I told myself to try it, maybe my tastes have changed. Nope. It was this strong, chemically strawberry flavour that made me gag. Talk about disappointed. At this point it was late in the morning and I was starving. I opened up the waffle (the size, even if they'd managed to listen to my order was not worth what I paid) and ate some of the filling out. The only waffle that had no nasty syrup was at the fold and I ate the four bites I could. The coffee was literally 3 swallows. I left hungry and angry. And in all that time, no one ever came back to ask me how the order was...and I knew I couldn't send it back because that was their ONE GF waffle batter of the day. I had to stop at Wendy's and spend another $10 for a bunless burger after. I would never go back. The ask and not having the batter available is beyond RIDICULOUS, despite the fact they don't listen, which makes a GF person VERY nervous. You couldn't pay me to eat there again. Poor service, poor value and food I couldn't stomach. Not for me.

I was really happy to discover this coffee shop in the Old Kingston Road area…read more The shop itself has a beautiful interior, making it a great place to work, relax or catch up with a friend. Service was quick and friendly, and there were plenty of interesting drink options to choose from. On this visit, I ordered the matcha latte with coconut water and the brown sugar shaken espresso. Both were excellent. I was a bit skeptical about the matcha with coconut water, but it completely won me over. It was light, refreshing, and surprisingly well balanced, a unique twist that really worked. The brown sugar shaken espresso was equally enjoyable, with a smooth coffee flavour and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, I don't have any complaints. Between the beautiful space, great drinks, and efficient service, this coffee shop is exactly what the area needed. I'll definitely be back and hope it becomes a neighborhood staple.

It's cute at a first glance and my matcha latte was ok…read more However, the worker didn't bother sweeping the floor or wiping down the tables after opening. Crumbs were everywhere. Really gross stuff. Don't even bother with the baked goods, as they are the Kirkland brand from Costco. They didn't even try to hide it as the packaging for it was within sight on the counter and there were extra croissants they didn't put in the case yet. Two of the coffees were very mediocre, according to the people I got them for. I think this place is better than a Timmie's, but that's it.

A great place to get K-cups and coffee syrups! They also…read morehave a cute ice cream bar if you're craving a sweet treat. I really like that you can mix and match your k-cups if you're looking for a variety. ( single K-cups are 70 cents each ) I was pretty impressed with the large selection of K-cups they offer. Everything from flavoured coffee, specialty hot chocolates, to tea. Coffee Syrups are around $12.95 for both Torani & DaVinci. It's a great option if you're looking to try some new coffee brands, plus this is a small local business that you can support.

Such a great variety of K-cups and coffee/tea paraphernalia! They even have an ice cream bar if you…read morefind yourself in need of a sweet treat! You can mix and match your k-cups which is excellent if you're looking for a variety and pre-Covid, they offered free cups of coffee or tea if there was something you were interested in trying. Due to the times we're in though, this service has been temporarily suspended and understandably so. Brewlicious is one of the few (if not the only!) places I can get the tea I like so I typically clear them of their stock when I'm there. They also have a website where you can order and have it shipped to you(?) I'm a stones throw from them so I haven't tried it but it appears to be the case. The staff is super friendly and always welcoming. This is a small local business that I LOVE supporting!

I was looking for a place to do some studying cafe, and I decided to stop by STAE Cafe!…read more STAE Cafe was quite busy when I walked in. There's about 7 or 8 tables available, and I sat down at one of the smaller tables since those were the only ones available. There's QR codes on each table so you can order what you want through your phone. They also deliver your food/drinks to your table. I ordered the blueberry matcha latte, which I was pleasantly surprised about! It had just the right amount of sweetness, and the blueberry flavour pairs so well with the matcha. I'd definitely order it again! There is a 75 minute seating policy. however, I'm not too sure if they strictly enforce that. I did work for about an hour and there were people who came before me that were still there. It is a very busy cafe, so if you can't study in a noisy area, I would recommend bringing noise-cancelling headphones or going to a different cafe. Overall, the cafe has a great aesthetic and a short but quality menu. I'll be back when I'm craving a decent matcha!

I have visited Stae Cafe a handful of times and they have yet to disappoint. From their customer…read moreservice to their latte art to their unique seasonal menus. I have tried their - Americano -flat white -blue pea flower latte -matcha latte -spanish latte -strawberry matcha cold drink -matcha white chocolate cookie And have enjoyed all of them! Each drink served with the perfect madeline on the side. Visiting is always an enjoyable addition to nice sunny walks in the Boxgrove area... but pricey!

What a wonderful hidden gem. An es-perience that perks the day!! Great ambience. Awesome serviceread more

Treilcock Coffee Roasters is my favorite Coffee Roasters in the GTA…read more If you are a coffee geek or just someone that enjoy a good cup of coffee, you are at the right place. The Owner David and Tim are passionate about coffee. All the beans is freshly roasted everyday on site with beans that shipped directly from coffee farms. If you not sure what fit you the best, just let them know how you like your coffee/brewing method and they would able to match your preference to different beans. And you can also find all the equipment and "toys" to prepare the perfect cup of coffee: Aero press, Goose Neck Kettle, Hario Pour over, Chemex and more. Coffee Heaven!