When we got to Niagara on the Lake we knew we needed some caffeine. It was the middle of the day…read more It was a bit of a drive there and we had an early morning. The driver dropped us off directly at Ballzac's Coffee Roasters. Just like a lot of other places at Niagara on the Lake, the line was basically at the door. When we went inside we felt warm, we felt invited, and the service was kind. There was a plethora of coffee options for us to choose from. Every time I looked around at people drinking coffee throughout the rest of the day, they always had a cup of Balzac's in their hand. They seemed like they enjoyed it and I did as well.

They make really delicious coffee!!…read more I got their apple coffee and loved it! Their cups are cute and pretty too. It was a rainy day and we found seating on their outside patio where it is covered. It was perfect for sitting with our baby and the stroller to keep everything dry! My husband bought beans from here because we loved their coffee so much! Would def return.

Yum yum yum! Best tarts ever. You can't go wrong with the butter tarts. We tried a few and loved…read morethem all. Staff is friendly and helpful. They are on queen street which is very convenient when staying at nearby hotels like 124 on Queen. Place is cozy and smells amazing. This is a must stop when in NOTL!

While walking around quaint Niagara on the a lake, we stopped for some dessert. We had a few…read moretoffee cookies and a cherry tart. The cherry tart had a nice balanced cherry flavor. It was not too sweet or tart. The cream was a perfect pairing in the tart. The toffee cookies, were okay.. a little too,soft for our liking and you couldn't really taste the toffee bits. The shop has some nice things, worth a stop. The young lady behind the counter was nice, but seemed uninterested in answering questions. A little surprising given the quaintness of the shop. Worth a stop for something sweet! The baked good smell alone is worth it!

Stopped in today for the first time as we are on our way to Toronto. Wonderful pastries and great…read morecoffee. Presented beautifully. And the owner was friendly and gracious. A great place to stop in for coffee tea and snacks!!

Good, balanced coffee that wasn't overly acidic. The ice cream float had great creaminess from the…read moremilk and was not too sweet. The olive ciabatta had a nice slight saltiness from the olives. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The tofu sandwich was great with the crisp and acidity from the veggies. The pulled pork sandwich was so flavorful. I think it could've used the crisp of veggies in it.

Food: They have a decent selection of coffees and teas they make there- their lattes and drinks can…read morerun on the sweet side but are good. Their tea selection is very broad, and they have testers to look and smell the tea and coffee beans. Rooibos (not very common in many stores) and many, many other more common varieties like green, black and white &also many blends! service: very friendly and knowledgeable

Bought a bag of the Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan coffee beans and had them ground it in store. This is…read moresupposed to taste like "milk chocolate, sweet cinnamon & toasted pecans". This coffee tastes nothing like described. It smells odd and tastes even stranger. These beans definitely do not have any pecan or chocolate flavours. The coffee tastes like regular coffee brewed with celery. Rather unpleasant. Total waste of money. I won't be purchasing any more flavoured coffee from Victoria's.

This is a must stop for anyone visiting Niagara on the Lake AND/OR donut lovers…read more Gorgeous signage. Kind employees. And most importantly, incredible donuts. They have the "Worlds Smallest Apple Fritter". It aint that small, babe. And it should come with a wet nap for all the caramel its smothered in. The Homie was one of my favorite donuts of all time. I could actually taste the berry flavor in the frosting. Perfect doughy interior with a ton of sprinkles for crunch. The themed donut was The Trump which had frosting that made up his hair. I couldn't stomach it 'insert comedic drum sound'

TRULY THE BEST APPLE FRITTER DONUT IN MY LIFE…read more I've tried quite the number of fritters from many many places. And this freshly made gigantic apple fritter here is an absolute BEAST...from the gooey warm glaze, fresh apple chunks, super crunchy exterior with a soft pull apart interior. Definitely a must-try!! On top of that we tried their Sour cream glaze donut. It's a cake donut, it was good but I'd be more interested in trying the other yeasted donuts next time! They also have freshly made Montreal-style bagels that I was eyeing. The man in the front till and the lady in the back cranking out the donuts are also great to banter with. AND THE DECOR/SETUP IS SO FUN TOO!

Locally owned, quiet, simple coffee shop. It is decorated with movie memorabilia. It's also one of…read morethe only places open in Youngstown on a Monday morning. When I visited, it looked like there was a table of regulars enjoying their morning coffee. A friend of mine recommended their London fog (also called the Gandolf), so that is what I ordered. In addition to coffee and tea, they had some baked goods, candy and novelty ice creams. My London fog was really yummy. It tasted like the vanilla was steeped right into the milk giving it a kind of marshmallowy flavor; different than other London figs I've had and much enjoyed. The gentleman who waited on me, who I believe was the owner, was friendly and welcoming. In addition to indoor searing, there is also outdoor seating on their porch.

Coffee was great and service was personable! There was a group of men sitting outside talking and…read moreit was just so small town, made us smile.

Great homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, Spanokapita, salads, muffins, etc. good ambiance and…read moreoutside sitting area.

A sweet surprise in the Niagara on the Lake public library! Menu is complete with handmade pies and…read moreother desserts, sandwiches, coffee and tea drinks, and so much more. Reasonable prices! Part of the community centre, where I noticed groups of women playing Mah jong, kids playing in a children's corner, and a pocket library (take one leave one) in the hallway near the centre. I look forward to my next visit!

Beautiful ambience and impeccable service. We went here for brunch for a bachelorette party with a…read morelarge group of women, and we were easily accommodated and well cared for. It was also a short, easy walk from our Airbnb. The food was excellent and price point was to be expected. At the end of the meal, our fabulous server gave each of us an individual rose, which was such a lovely touch! I definitely recommend Tiara if you're visiting NOTL!

We decided to take advantage of a gift card we had and come for Sunday brunch on a long…read moreweekend.....bad mistake. It took over 2.5 hours to get there due to heavy traffic. Our reservation was for 1 pm but I called twice saying we would be delayed. We arrived at 2:15pm and they were so kind. They seated us at a lovely table by the window looking out at the boats. They told us to take our time and enjoy the food and they never rushed us. There were several vegan gluten free salads and vegetables and vegetable rice for me, along with fruits and 3 desserts that I could have (including vegan salted caramel chocolate truffles). There were lots of meat/seafood dishes, cheeses, cold cuts, breads, omelette station, waffles and bread pudding and several other pastries too. Hubby had a great selection! Juice, tea, coffee were included and hubby said the coffee was excellent. 90% of the food is local farm to table and the freshness could be tasted. Hubby loved the salmon but found the sausage dry. Our server was excellent and very helpful. There is parking just outside or on the street.

Love how convenient this Starbucks is. It's right on Queen st. Staff is friendly although this…read moreplace is always busy. Ordered a couple of espressos, iced coffee and mini bagels and potato bakes. All was delicious. Place is cozy and love that they have the mug my sister collects.

It's right in the heart of notl, and a great spot for a drink. I found it to be quite spacious and…read moremodern inside, it was also very clean. Mobile order friendly. I didn't see an accessibility ramp so the two steps going inside could be a challenge.

We recently had an awesome time checking out Budapest Bake Shop in Niagara on the Lake. What we…read morefound awesome was that they had these chimney cakes, which I had never heard of before but apparently originated in Transylvania. It was basically just this hollowed-out sort of stromboli or bagel, so to speak. What was really cool was that it was very crispy and delicately cooked and baked with spices on the outside while being very flaky and almost croissant-like on the inside. There were savory options and sweet options. We ended up getting the everything bagel option and it was absolutely delightful. My only regret is that we didn't buy three or four more for the road. We stumbled upon this place when we were walking around Niagara on the Lake and we were so happy we came in. When we came out eating, people passing by were asking where we got that and what it was, and around the shop everyone could be seen eating these chimney cakes. It was absolutely delightful. I loved it. You probably will as well.

Wow wow wow! This place is totally worth the hype!…read more The chimney cakes LOOK cool but taste even better. They are crispy on the outside but chewy. Absolute perfection and totally delicious. Our only regret is not getting more to take home! We tried the almond (sweet) and dill pickle (savory) and couldn't puck our favorite. They are a bit pricey but worth it!