Balzac's Guelph

5 Gordon St #100, Guelph
(519) 265-8828

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Peanut Butter Crunch
Cappuccino to Go
Caramel Warmers
Parisian Mist
Brewed Coffee
Iced Latte
Lemon Tart
Muffins
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Menu

Coffee Beverages
Latte
Double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot with a generous amount of steamed 2% milk and a thick layer of micro foam.
Cappuccino
Double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot with a moderate amount of steamed 2% milk and an extra thick layer of micro foam.
Brewed Coffee
100% Arabica Beans, our selection features FairTrade Organic, Conventional and Seasonal Varietals
Café Canadien
Double short or long FairTrade Organic espresso shot, a shot of organic maple syrup, with a generous amount of steamed 2% milk and a thick layer of micro foam.
Mocha
Double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot with a generous amount of steamed chocolate milk and a thick layer of micro foam.
Americano
Double long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot topped with hot water
Flat White
Double short FairTrade Organic Espresso shot with a moderate amount of steamed 2% milk and an thin layer of micro foam. Served in a 10oz cup.
Cortado
Double short FairTrade Organic Espresso shot with a small amount of steamed 2% milk and an thin layer of micro foam. This drink is 8oz but it is served in a 10oz cup
Double Espresso
Café Nordique
Double short or long Fairtrade Organic espresso, honey, vanilla extract, cardamom, with a generous amount of steamed milk.

Non-Coffee Beverages
Chai Latte
Organic Chai mix with a generous amount of steamed 2% milk and a thick layer of micro foam.
Matcha Latte
Japanese professional-grade green tea with a generous amount of steamed milk and a thick layer of micro foam.
White Hot Chocolate
White chocolate sauce steamed with 2% milk.
Parisian Mist Tea Latte
Cream of Earl Grey tea, hot water, vanilla syrup and steamed 2% milk and a thick layer of micro foam.
Premium Tea
Choose from a se;ection of teas. Served in a 16oz cup.
Golden Latte
Tumeric root, ginger, black pepper & honey with a generous amount of steamed coconut milk and a thick layer of micro foam.
Steamer
Steamed 2% Milk with optional flavour shot.
Citro Booster
Maple syrup, lemon-ginger juice, water and cayenne pepper, steamed together.
Cider
Steamed organic Filsinger's Apple Cider.
Hot Chocolate
Steamed chocolate milk

Seasonal Beverages
Toasted Almond Latte
Double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, a shot of toasted almond syrup with a generous amount of steamed almond milk and a tick layer of micro foam.
Oat Milk Cookie Latte
Double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, oatmeal cookie blend syrup (irish cream, salted caramel and cinnamon) with a generous amount of steamed oat milk.
Peppermint Mocha
Peppermint mocha is a double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot with a generous amount of steamed chocolate milk and Peppermint Syrup with the option of whipped cream on top.
Salted Caramel Latte
Double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, a shot of salted caramel syrup with a generous amount of steamed 2% milk and a thick layer of micro foam.

Bottle Beverages
Nitro Cold Brew Can - Vanilla
Crafted with our fairtrade organic coffee and lightly sweetened with organic cane sugar.
Nitro Cold Brew Can - Mocha
Crafted with our fairtrade organic coffee and lightly sweetened with organic cane sugar. 355 ml can
Eska Spring Water
Natural spring water
Nitro Cold Brew Can - Black
Crafted with our fairtrade organic coffee and lightly sweetened with organic cane sugar.

Iced Beverages
Iced Vanilla Latte
Double short FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, a shot of vanilla syrup, poured over ice with a generous amount of cold 2% milk.
Iced Salted Caramel Latte
Double short FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, a shot of salted caramel syrup, poured over ice with a generous amount of cold 2% milk.
Iced Maple Latte
Double short or long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot poured over ice with a shot of organic maple syrup and a generous amount of cold 2% milk.
Iced Latte
Double short FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, poured over ice with a generous amount of cold 2% milk.
Iced Chai
Organic chai base mix, with a generous amount of 2% cold milk poured over ice.
Iced Americano
Double long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot poured over ice, topped up with cold water. Served in a 16oz cup.
Iced Matcha Latte
Japanese professional-grade green tea base mixed with a generous amount of 2% milk served over ice.
Iced Citro Booster
Mix of fresh lemon juice and ginger, maple syrup, cold water, a mix of cayenne pepper & turmeric, poured over ice.
Iced Toasted Almond Latte
Double short FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, a shot of toasted almond syrup, poured over ice with a generous amount of cold 2% milk.
Iced Cappuccino
Double long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot, poured over ice with a generous amount of cold 2% milk, this drink is served in a 12oz cup.
Iced Espresso
Double long FairTrade Organic Espresso shot poured over ice. Dairy & sweetners options available.
Iced Mocha
Double short FairTrade Organic Espresso shot poured over ice with a generous amount of chocolate milk.

Baked Goods
Almond Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
White Cheddar & Chive Scone
Blueberry Crumble Muffin
Plain Croissant
Blueberry Scone
Chocolate Banana Muffin
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Vegan Banana Walnut Muffin
Ginger Cookie
A molasses based cookie with a hint of ginger spice, freshly baked by Circles and Squares Bakery.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Linzer Star Cookie
Shortbread Wedge

Cookies and Dessert
Magic Bar
A crunchy triple chocolate based bar stuffed with pecans, oreos, condense milk and coconut. Freshly baked by Circles and Squares Bakery.
Iced Brownie
Dufflet Pastries' famous chocolate fudge brownies with silky chocolate icing.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Peanut Crunch
A rice Krispy bar filled with peanut butter, peanuts and mini marshmallows. Freshly baked by Circles and Squares Bakery.
Date Square
Old Fashioned date bar with rolled oats, brown sugar and lots of butter with chewy date filling. Freshly baked by Dufflet Pastries.
Seasonal Cookie
Delicious seasonal butter cookie, decorated with natural colours, a new collection every month! Freshly baked by Dufflet Pastries.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Ginger Cookie
A molasses based cookie with a hint of ginger spice, freshly baked by Circles and Squares Bakery.
Mini Shortbread Cookie

Sandwiches and Salads
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Roasted Root Veggie Sandwich

Gift Shop
340g Balzac's Blend
Based on Honoré de Balzac's own blend. Bold, rounded and generous, with subtle sweetness. Makes an excellent companion for writing.
340g Espresso Blend FTO
Based on traditional blends, our premium version yields a deep, rich crema, with a sweet and balanced profile. Great for getting things done.
340g Las Rosas
A dynamic and flavourful coffee with rich tannins balanced by full-bodied fruitiness and subtle sweetness. *Sourced from the Las Rosas Women's Group in La Plata, Colombia*
340g Farmer's Blend FTO
As brisk and bright as a country morning, this hearty blend with a clean acidity is a Stratford favourite!
340g Swiss Water Decaf
Made with Colombian coffee and processed in the 100% chemical-free Swiss water decaffeination method. It won't keep you up at night or let you down on flavour.
340g Atwood Blend Bird Friendly
As unforgettable as Atwood herself, this blend balances tang and sweetness with a compelling and undeniable smoothness.
340g A Dark Affair
This full-bodied blend boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup.
340g Winter Blend FTO
Like the perfect snowy holiday morning, this blend balances plum sweetness with rich earthy tones. Pairs beautifully with gazing out a frosted window.

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Recent Reviews

Cozy little cafe with lots of people studying or playing card games. We sat along the bar and had a coffee and london fog. Decent spot and nice to visit a different cafe instead of timmies all the time.
January 2026
Great coffee and delicious food at Balzac’s Guelph. The service was quick and the staff were very friendly. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, perfect for studying or relaxing with friends. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it.
January 2026
You know what they say: friends who balzac together stay together. Every drink is handcrafted to perfection, the baristas are like fairy angels who put all of their blood sweat and tears into making your latte. While standing in line you cannot help but stare at all the delicious pastries as they call your name. What a beautiful chocolate croissant, I still think about it. Sometimes it’s hard to find seating but after drinking that coffee I think I could stand for at least 32...
November 2025

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Balzac's Guelph

5 Gordon St #100, Guelph, ON N1H 4G8
(519) 265-8828