11 Best Cafes near Waterloo

“Took a nice stroll through the Outlet Mall and stumbled upon a unique cafe that had a Bodega environment and an amazing experience! I wanted a smoothie, got a nice banana pineapple blend and an iced coconut mocha. Really great time chatting with Sam and he def made a new customer“

“Stopped In for a quick bite….never been before. Food was great!!!! Love the atmosphere…small, quaint, very friendly. Exactly what you would expect from a hometown restaurant. Would recommend.“

“A Refreshing Dining Experience at the Casino Restaurant From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. The host was so eagerly happy to greet us, and you could tell they were excited we had reservations. I had submitted a request through the app asking for water at the table, and to my surprise, they actually read it and had it ready when we arrived! That alone impressed me—it's rare these days for restaurants to pay attention to those kinds of details. The host was bubbly and friendly, setting the tone for a great evening. Once we were seated, our server—who we'd never had before—greeted us like we were regulars. Her warm and cheerful attitude really stood out and made the experience feel special. You just don't see that level of genuine hospitality often anymore. I asked if they had prime rib, and when she said yes, I was like, no way! We ordered it right away. The portion could have been a little larger, but for the price, it was still a good value. The green beans were cooked perfectly—not mushy at all, and still had a nice bite to them. I also appreciated that they used real butter on the baked potato. That little detail made a big difference. If I had one suggestion, it would be to expand the menu a bit more—but even so, we were really happy with everything we had. We'll definitely be back!“

“Being Gluten Free and trying to find a "safe place" to eat is not an easy task. Cafe 19 was suggested by multiple people and my daughter and I finally had a chance to check it out! Walking in we were greeted and right off the bat i noticed multiple gluten free choices. Atmosphere, service , portions were excellent!! Strongly recommend!! We will be repeat customers!“

“Patti, our server was engaging and funny. She made sure we had everything we needed, even spoons! She deserved a much larger tip than we left.“

“Yummmmm ! Thank you Water St Cafe for reaching out, supporting, and feeding our troupe!“

“I am not a reviews person by any means but I always look at the reviews of places before trying them - this place is worth the review. The owner is SO sweet and their pups are the cutest. The owners husband is always a wonderful conversation. The baked good are phenomenal - if they have muffins, GRAB ONE. Their coffee is soooo good. They make their own pumpkin puree, which is even better. The breakfast sandwich was killer. Once we found this place, we continuously keep coming back. We are bummed that our vacation is over, we will miss this place. It’ll always be a staple when we come back!“

“Love it all. Cakes are the best ever“

“Given the area, this place was a welcome treat. Their menu is clearly labeled and changes often. Nice outdoor seating. We ordered 2 salads, a Beyond Burger, a Big A** pretzel, artichoke hush puppies, and had fried sunchokes(!). Salads were great (tough to get a good salad around here), Beyond burger was delish, artichoke hush puppies were great if you are a fan of hush puppies, and sunchokes are a delight just for existing! Unfortunately, the pretzel was dry and bread-y. It was our least fave item and wouldn't recommend it.“

“We were in Geneva for the first time for one night only and luckily found this gem through a Google search. Tricia, our waitress, was warm and walked us through the menu. All the sauces, meatballs and sausages are made onsite. It made choosing very difficult! Our table chose lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs arrabbiata , and penne in vodka sauce. Warm bread was plentiful. Every dish was delicious and more than we could eat (they do offer the option to split a plate for a small fee). There is a dessert case that is full of desserts made fresh locally. We shared the lemon cake, which was heavenly and more than enough for the three of us. If we find ourselves in Geneva again, we will absolutely be back to Bella’s!“