We were in town for the Mudcat Marathon weekend and needed a quick bite before the friday night…read morerace started. (so nothing too heavy or unhealthy) The Minga had the perfect offering: a trio of kale salads and hummus with grilled pita for approx $6! Delicious and fresh! (they only take cash btw) There's seating in the front and back and doors at each end. Very friendly older gentlemen gave us lots of tips too. They were saving the front tables for a spaghetti fundraiser attached to our race so we couldn't sit there, which was a little weird because the place was completely empty and after dinner by this time, but the back is nice as well.

Awesome restaurant for a town this size! Fresh squeezed…read morelemonade, and try their homemade soup using local ingredients.

This is the "go to" place in Brantford to satisfy your sweet tooth. Great location with lots of…read moreparking. Awesome cupcakes and it's so great that they have vegan options!!!

Don't miss this spot if you enjoy baked goods. Lovely people working there. Good coffee if you…read morecan't wait to eat your treat and want one to go with it. Easily my family's first pick in town for baked goods, always wins smiles

The food is awesome there. The service is the best. The restaurant is clean and well updated. I…read morehighly recommend this restaurant.

Stopped here during a road trip and loved the cozy, inviting décor right away--it's such a cute…read morespot to sit and relax. I ordered an egg breakfast sandwich with home fries and an apple juice, which came out to about $25. While the food itself was a bit on the bland side and felt a little limited for the price, the ambiance really stands out. It's a great place to catch up with friends or family over brunch and enjoy a warm, welcoming vibe. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way to revisit, but I'm glad I stopped in and appreciated the atmosphere.

Stopped in over the weekend for a cortado and it was a very enjoyable experience. Nice space and…read moretasted great. It was very quiet. The benches outside would be nice but not for my old man back.

Top notch bev. I have not found a good cup until today. Really tasty flat white. Prices on drinks…read moregreat; beans are very pricey. Top find in Hamilton.

Cute, smaller Balzac's by the lake! Not as extravagant as the other locations in/around the GTA…read more This location, however, has 3-levels of seating, including an outdoor patio up the stairs, around back. On the second level, there were some students studying with headphones on. Whilst the first level seems a bit more loud. Only 1 bathroom here, but it was clean and upscale looking.

Lovely little coffee shop tucked away in a peaceful location. I really quite liked this shop and it…read morewas great to stop in for a drink. The reason I do not give this place 5 stars is because the menu is a little confusing - it seems to miss out on a lot of the items that they offer. They have iced drinks and flavors and what not, but the menu doesn't clearly say it so I feel like while I did enjoy my drink, I would've preferred something a little different that I wasn't aware was available.

We were driving around Canada and found this little book store. It's super cute. Lots of book…read moreselection for the size. There's also a little cafe. Very affordable. The drinks start at $2.40 and go up to $7. Cookie for around $4. Pastries from $3 - $9. Way cheaper than most cafes we frequent in the states. There's plenty of seating. Four tables for two and a table for six. The logistics of how this store is set up is very impressive.

Excellent selection of new books. Plus doohickeys and doodads. The nice people behind the counter…read morehelped me with thoughtfulness and kindness.

Café Amalia in Welland is a classic Italian spot, the kind of place where friends meet for a proper…read moreespresso, cappuccino, and great conversation. Run by a husband-and-wife duo for years, it's old-school Italian at its best, with a solid lunch menu and a laid-back, authentic vibe. Saluti

I don't think you will find a more surprisingly friendly and welcoming bunch of regulars at any…read moreother coffee spot! The coffee was super. An authentic neighborhood Italian social club.

I recently went to Lana's The Little House and found it absolutely wonderful! This was a surprise…read moregift from a friend. When we pulled into the driveway and parked, we were already captivated by our surroundings. There was a charming English style cottage surrounded by a lovely garden. We walked through a grapevine arbor and saw a wishing well. A barn was close by with flowers growing around it and pots of flowers hanging on a shelf on the outside of the barn. Lana greeted us as we walked up to the front door. After making introductions, we went inside and got seated. Lana explained the history and architecture of the cottage. We took a tour of the cottage and it was so amazing to see everything. In fact, we kept pointing out things to each other that we were missing. I couldn't believe all the nooks and crannies. I felt like I was on a treasure hunt. After the tour, we looked around the gift shop picking out the teas we wanted to sample. Lana made us the tea and served us watercress sandwiches, scone, and butter tarts which melted in our mouths. During tea, Lana shared many stories she experienced in owning and we laughed all afternoon. Before leaving, we walked the grounds which were so lovely. We were there all day but the time had flown by and we never felt rushed. I can't wait to go back and bring my Mom, she will love this!

I attended a tea with several friends. We were excited about the experience and looking forward…read moresome quiet down time in the gardens. The cottage was cute and quaint - totally looked like something out of a story book. Things looked promising. That is where the good experience we were hoping for started to take a downturn. Lana is a VERY chatty person. She talked quite extensively about the creation of the cottage, the previous owners, he ownership, etc. She frequently went off on tangents and added all sorts of personal stories. The thing was, you were captive. You couldn't go anywhere or do anything - you had to sit there and listen. After what seemed like an eternity, we were ready to have tea. The tea selection was a highlight as there were what seemed like hundreds of options to choose from. After some careful deliberation, we all selected the tea flavors we wanted and were seated in the dining room. Here is the kicker - Lana sat down with us! We weren't expecting her to actually sit down and have lunch/tea with us. Not only did she join us, she embedded herself directly into our conversations. It was really awkward. As I mentioned, the tea was great but the lunch, not so much. It isn't that it wasn't good, just that I've had much better most other places I've had tea at for a much lower cost. She either needs to lower her cost or add to her selections. By the time we were done with tea, our allotted time at the garden was up (because of the long winded stories before and during tea). One of the reasons we went was to see the beautiful gardens and we never got the chance! I did have an enjoyable time, but it would have been much better had Lana been less intrusive and left us alone more during our time there. The rating would also be higher if the price was cut.

Oh wow this place knocked my socks off! The decaf iced latte was perfection I know it's…read morechallenging to find good decaf espresso, and this is it! We shared a chicken pesto panini and this crazy honey mustard chicken wrap with THE absolute Crispiest bacon I have EVER had, much less in a sandwich! The chicken on each was fresh delicious, worth every penny. Very cute place with a little shop of local artists works

Absolutely love this place! I live about five hours away from it and may have contemplated moving…read moreto the town for a second. I had one of their seasonal lattes and it was amazing! The staff was super friendly, the ambience of the café is so cozy and welcoming, and I extra love the section of local goodies they have for sale.

Great selection of baked items and even better prices! Easy to find and lots of parking.read more

Cornish Pasties!!! Phenomenal I also couldn't resist taking…read morehome a couple of sausage rolls... always get more than I intended. Great job!!