I visited a charming little café today that felt like a step back in time. No AC, no tech—just a cozy, local vibe. You serve yourself, cut your own bagel , add your own toppings, and everything is super fresh. Prices are cheap, and the staff and customers are incredibly friendly. It’s cash only and feels like a true old-town gem. Simple, homey, and worth a visit!
Liam Devlin
Have never had an issue here up till today. It is so very unfortunate how I had been pre-judged and mistreated at this place this morning.
Maybe it was how I was all sweaty And dirty from my recent cross city bike ride, wearing my excersize clothes.
However I was made to feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome. Iwas trying to pay via interac transfer. The lady at the counter after watching me like a hawk had decided I didn't know how to send the transfer or maybe i didn't have money in my bank. Had then pushed me to pay via cash.
After successful completion of the transaction and proof or funds being sent. The manager had then ignored the senders bank completion report and continue to belittle me as if I had not paid and was trying to lie about it to receive a free meal
After leaving and biking a few meters and eating one donut, i have lost my appetite and will be returning my pastries with the suggestion to allow someone less fortunate to come take it as a pay it forward type transaction.
I had once known this cafe to be all inclusive and non judgemental, but after today's interaction i believe I will never step foot in this cafe again. I recommend to all friends and family to not dine at this establishment
Amy Hahn
Staff are always so friendly, the food is always great and fresh, and the coffee is wonderful!
Kaoutsar Entifi
The only reason I cannot give it a 5 star rating is that the front of the house looks like it could be the back of the house. Some redesign of the area where you place your order would do wonders to this café. The person who took my order was very helpful. Great food and service and the donut was delicious. Browny points for a squeaky clean bathroom. The terrace is pleasant and relaxing.
Ada Chavez
Delicious freshly baked goods
Alex May
This is an amazing place - storied building, friendly staff, great food and prices, and a real community hub. A must go for any Kitchener / Waterloo local.
Vegetarian options: The bagels are vegan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee, Sesame Bagel, Bagels
Shireen ib
City Cafe Bakery is one of my favorite spots in Kitchener. Their bagels are awesome, fresh, chewy, and just perfect. The coffee is great too, making it a perfect combo for breakfast or a snack. I love grabbing a bagel and coffee to go and then taking a walk on the nearby trail. It’s such a nice way to start the day. The prices are really affordable, which is a big plus. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are always friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sesame Bagel, Bagels
Ben Varghese
We were dropping by a family members house and wanted to get some pastries and found this place. It's a nice small family run place, fresh pastries, bagels and donuts are made here. We picked up some pastries and for $2.50 each I found it very reasonable for the size of the pastries available. We picked up up a chocolate scone, blueberry scone, butter pecan tarts, butter tarts, chocolate brownies and date squares. Everything was so tasty and fresh, we will go back again when we are in this area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Lauren Martin
the nicest staff, so friendly and helpful. I was slight confused at first as if you have correct change you just put it in their cash box, and mostly everything else is self serve. but great food, good quality and great prices!
Excellent place to have a quiet coffee and enjoy delicious bread in the morning.
The bakery is spacious and exquisite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam G
Amazing fresh bagels and bakery ! It was amazing ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee, Pastries, Croissant, Bagels
christine gascho
Food is spectacularly Delicious and not only this-- it is a Truly Honest place! The Only one I know in the region that has an Honour system of payment. Which means youbmust rise to the Challenge & also be an Honourable customer♥️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron MacDonald
This little bakery is a gem in this neighborhood! Excellent products and friendly human beings too! Yummy!?
What a great local spot! A favourite for sure
I visited a charming little café today that felt like a step back in time. No AC, no tech—just a cozy, local vibe. You serve yourself, cut your own bagel , add your own toppings, and everything is super fresh. Prices are cheap, and the staff and customers are incredibly friendly. It’s cash only and feels like a true old-town gem. Simple, homey, and worth a visit!
Have never had an issue here up till today. It is so very unfortunate how I had been pre-judged and mistreated at this place this morning.
Maybe it was how I was all sweaty
And dirty from my recent cross city bike ride, wearing my excersize clothes.
However I was made to feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome. Iwas trying to pay via interac transfer. The lady at the counter after watching me like a hawk had decided I didn't know how to send the transfer or maybe i didn't have money in my bank. Had then pushed me to pay via cash.
After successful completion of the transaction and proof or funds being sent. The manager had then ignored the senders bank completion report and continue to belittle me as if I had not paid and was trying to lie about it to receive a free meal
After leaving and biking a few meters and eating one donut, i have lost my appetite and will be returning my pastries with the suggestion to allow someone less fortunate to come take it as a pay it forward type transaction.
I had once known this cafe to be all inclusive and non judgemental, but after today's interaction i believe I will never step foot in this cafe again. I recommend to all friends and family to not dine at this establishment
Staff are always so friendly, the food is always great and fresh, and the coffee is wonderful!
The only reason I cannot give it a 5 star rating is that the front of the house looks like it could be the back of the house. Some redesign of the area where you place your order would do wonders to this café. The person who took my order was very helpful. Great food and service and the donut was delicious. Browny points for a squeaky clean bathroom. The terrace is pleasant and relaxing.
Delicious freshly baked goods
This is an amazing place - storied building, friendly staff, great food and prices, and a real community hub. A must go for any Kitchener / Waterloo local.
Vegetarian options: The bagels are vegan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee, Sesame Bagel, Bagels
City Cafe Bakery is one of my favorite spots in Kitchener. Their bagels are awesome, fresh, chewy, and just perfect. The coffee is great too, making it a perfect combo for breakfast or a snack. I love grabbing a bagel and coffee to go and then taking a walk on the nearby trail. It’s such a nice way to start the day.
The prices are really affordable, which is a big plus. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are always friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sesame Bagel, Bagels
We were dropping by a family members house and wanted to get some pastries and found this place. It's a nice small family run place, fresh pastries, bagels and donuts are made here. We picked up some pastries and for $2.50 each I found it very reasonable for the size of the pastries available. We picked up up a chocolate scone, blueberry scone, butter pecan tarts, butter tarts, chocolate brownies and date squares. Everything was so tasty and fresh, we will go back again when we are in this area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
the nicest staff, so friendly and helpful. I was slight confused at first as if you have correct change you just put it in their cash box, and mostly everything else is self serve. but great food, good quality and great prices!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Croissant
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent place to have a quiet coffee and enjoy delicious bread in the morning.
The bakery is spacious and exquisite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing fresh bagels and bakery ! It was amazing ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee, Pastries, Croissant, Bagels
Food is spectacularly Delicious and not only this-- it is a Truly Honest place! The Only one I know in the region that has an Honour system of payment. Which means youbmust rise to the Challenge & also be an Honourable customer♥️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This little bakery is a gem in this neighborhood! Excellent products and friendly human beings too! Yummy!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bought fresh made bagels
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sesame Bagel, Pastries, Bagels
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