14 Best Cafes in Kitchener

“A lovely gentleman brought me a loaf of whole wheat bread from City Cafe as a thank... it was the most delicious bread we've enjoyed in a long time! Thanks so much Rudolph! It was a wonderful gesture and I will be sure to pass it on!“

“First date night since landing in Kitchener. Something new to both of us. It was welcoming and very chill. Staff were friendly and helpful.“

“Found this hidden gem. Amazing fresh food options. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommended!“

“Good food, great service. Huevos Rancheros were simple and delicious. The kids got hash browns but both weren't a fan - more of a cumin homefry plate. Lattes were delicious all around, I had Lavender, the others had Chai. The music was a bit loud given the vibe. The counter service was extremely friendly.“

“Cafe O is a wonderful place to meet friends and spend some time. The food is very good. Coffee is top notch. Service is wonderful. The only thing is i wish it would be a little bigger. But yhen again if it would be bigger for more seating it still wouldnt be big enough. Highly recommend. Keep up the good work.“

“I have an extra large latte in a large cup every day at Balzacs in the Tannery Building. The baristas are top notch and the space is beautiful. Thanks for bringing fabulous coffee to Kitchener!“

“I had a really good breakfast sandwich and coffee here, but I was confused as to why they would place the sandwich in a to-go bag with ketchup packets when I said I was eating in. It seems they do this for most of their items, which defeats their purpose of reducing waste.“

“Amazing Coffee Cart Experience at Our Wedding This Past Weekend!“

“Wonderful little cafe specializing in German/Austrian treats. I had a slice of black forest cake, a cherry danish and a nougat ring. The cake had real kirsch flavour and delicious cream and made me very happy. The nougat ring was something i had never seen before and it was delightful. Dark chocolate covered a crunchy base of fresh short crust with a nougat and chopped nuts between. Really good. The cherry danish was better than the typical store bought but the pastry was a bit heavy.An elderly couple was running the store and were very sweet. The store is very small and is cash only so be prepared.“

“Smile Tiger is right beside the Kitchener rail station. The parking is a tight but you can walk from the train!The building was a banana warehouse previously. It’s old feeling, but comfortable. There’s exposed steel beams and wooden floors that are worn and homey.Mostly, there’s coffee. They roast beans themselves. The ones I have tried are bold , smooth and not overly bitter. They have some baked goods and Texas toast with a layer of ricotta cheese. I don’t go for the baked goods as much as the coffee and atmosphere.“

“I enjoyed coming here with my two year old for an hour during a cold day. He LOVED the jungle gym (much more his size than the ones at most parks) and kept asking to go back for weeks. It’s a little pricy if you want to go with more than one adult, in my opinion. If adults were slightly less expensive I’d get coffee with a girlfriend here more often. As an indoor activity for just one adult and young and kiddo it’s great. Will definitely be going back.“

“Rose Cafe in Town it is rare to find such a beautiful place, relaxing and tasty food. My husband and I go there for a date as it is not only food but the vibe is needed after a busy and hectic day. Yes the items might be more expensive than other places, However we should remember that we are paying for something unique, the place, the food. Highly recommended for relaxing and good food . Respectfully.“

“My favourite place to be. I can gladly call this place home. Delicious coffee, amazing food and the best people. Thank you Laketa family. ❤️“

“I recommend this café if you are looking for a tasty, quickly prepared, beautifully crafted fresh cup of coffee. In my opinion, their pumpkin spice latte is 'the best' in town with an amazingly balanced taste of coffee, milk, and spices.I would only recommend this place for takeout orders, because the seating space next to the café is not as pleasant as the coffee itself.“