31 Best Coffee Shops in St. Catharines

“Josh is the best, he served me and my friends for what was one of the funnest nights out I’ve experienced. 10/10 would come back“

“Mandy helped me a lot to navigate the gluten free options and was very knowledgeable about precautions they can take in the kitchen. She was so friendly and attentive. We were very pleased with our meal, especially the crepes! Thank you Mandy!“

“Stumbled across their cute little trailer @ Grape and Wine Festival Tried the Lemon Meringue cocktail its honestly the tastiest and most refreshing beverage I've ever had Will definitely be visting their downtown location“

“BEST COFFEE IN THE AREA.
We were here to visit family and were so happy to find this place serving authentic espresso style coffees. The barista is super nice, telling us about his family business and them roasting their own coffee beans and they have cool merch too!
If you are in Port Dalhousie, make sure to grab your coffee here“

“so fresh and tasty. can't wait to try more flavors.“

“Good food and very friendly staff“

“Great place with classic milkshakes you can’t beat!“

“Thank you for the little note!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜“

“big kudos to your staff for serving a gentleman who walked up to the window in the rain. Not everyone has a car. But they should be able to get a Tim's! ☕❤“

“I work next door at Chapters and the ladies here are always super sweet! We always have a small chat even if its a little busy. Starbucks is very expensive but the experience is much better than Tims. My drinks (usually fraps) are always made perfectly and are some of the best Starbucks drinks I've had!“

“Clean and friendly barista“

“Coffee Timbits cookies soups“

“I have been coming to Valentino’s for years. They never disappoint. From quick groceries to ordering thanksgiving meals or quick family meals when I am too busy they always have the best food and selection. I recommend them to everyone. Amazing staff, great location and amazing home cooked meals. Thank you for always helping me out in a pinch“

“The egg bites were warm. My Americano was hot. I drove away unknowingly forkless, only to discover—too late—that I’d been cast in a tragedy of modern convenience. No utensils. No napkins. Just me, barehanded, eating egg bites in the front seat like a feral raccoon. Delicious? Yes. Dignified? Absolutely not.“

“We went through the drive-thru for our order the other night, and I wish I had noticed the employee's name because even though we were there shortly before they closed, she was very friendly and polite. And the drink we ordered (a pink drink) was made perfectly!“

“This new location is my favourite. It’s right on my way to and from work and so it’s super convenient and I was happy to see it open. The customer service here has been above and beyond. I always order a steeped tea and every time I do the gentleman tells me he’s making a fresh pot. He is super sweet and I would definitely choose this location over others. I never really get food so I can’t comment on that but everything else is 10/10.“

“So disappointing when they just toss it in a bag on a warm day like today! Usually don't go to this Timmies but it was close to work! probably won't go back“

“Just great coffee and wonderful people. Been to the cafe in Grimsby several times and picked up a few bags that are just as delicious at home. Can't say enough good things about the College Street espresso blend and the Million Dollar Morning blend.Really looking forward to trying some of their more exotic beans.Please keep your high standards for roasting!“

“I would like to mention how good this Tim Hortons is. The staff is always friendly and food is always good. I’ve never had an issue with wrong order. I would also like to make a shout out to Patty, if you go there you know her! She’s so kind and brings sunshine to your day! Thanks Patty for your cheery welcomes and well wishes for the day! You are appreciated! ☺️“

“Everything is Fresh and so many types of Donuts to choose from !“

“I didn’t feel like waiting behind about 10 cars in the drivethru this morning, so went inside where there were only four customers sitting down.

Ordered a flat white (perfectly made) from a polite young man, and made by an equally polite young lady.

I commented how friendly and courteous (almost…) all Starbucks baristas are, not just at this location, but in almost every one I’ve been to.

Great flat white and thanks for starting my morning off on the right note.“

“Stopped at this location while visiting family in St. Catharines. I must say that being close friends with several franchise owners in Hamilton, and seeing the day in and out side of how stores run, as well as how customers and staff interact. I was extremely impressed with the service of this location considering that it was clearly their morning rush and they were getting slammed. Not once were any of the staff rude, or made me feel rushed, etc. They were all extremely professional and courteous, even asking if I needed anything else, while subtly trying to upsell the items of the month. I was especially impressed with the way the young lady that served me handled my order, and greeted me and every customer afterwards with a smile and upbeat positive attitude, very rarely do you see a student or young lady of that age that is clearly very respectful and professional, truly a credit to that stores owner and location. If I were corporate or up to me I would definitely reach out to this location and acknowledge this young lady’s positive representation of Tim Hortons and the quality and expectations the company expects from their employees, her name was Alyssa and as I have stated a credit to your company in all aspects. I will definitely be recommending this location to anyone I know passing through the area and this is all due to the exceptional service I received from this young lady. Great Job! Alyssa.

Keep up this work ethic and positive attitude and you’ll go extremely far in life young lady…“

“The more I go to this one I admit it is starting to grow on me - not the coziest atmosphere like some smaller stores but they do a good job of trying to making you feel comfortable. There were even Easter eggs hidden around on Easter morning - nice touch.

Parking: Lots of parking but to get in the store you have to walk through the drive through line-up and even though there is a marking on the pavement to leave space for pedestrians I still find myself battling vehicles to get across to the front entryway.“

“just brought my daughter to the Hudson store. Friendly staff, clean store. Owner/manager in front greeting customers, talking up app and the rewards program. will definitely be back when we shop at The Basket....“

“I went in yesterday to order a Vente Strawberry Creme Frapp. There were two teenage girls standing in front of the counter. The barista guy called my name. I tried to get my drink. Those two wouldn't move. So the Batista guy handed me my drink away from the counter and told those two to stop blocking the counter. He said it in a demanding tone. Those girls stared at me as I got my drink and stared at me as I was leaving. The level of those two girls' respect is classless, selfish and ignorant. I really like the baristas there. They are nice, but they don't like customers being ignorant or above towards each other. Thank you for standing up for quiet people like me. I will continue coming here knowing I will always get great friendly service and Baristas who have my back❤🙂👍 Atmosphere is great when customers who are ignorant aren't there. Other than that, it's usually a pretty good experience.“

“El café riquísimo El pan Hamburguesas con papas“

“If you're looking for a go-to Tim Hortons, this one should be your choice.
This location is consistent, clean, and the staff are some of the kindest you'll meet—even under pressure. We come here daily and know the team well. Sure, there’s always going to be one person who’s not your cup of coffee, but that’s life anywhere. When Patty and her staff are on duty, things always run smoothly.

Keep in mind: this spot sits at a major intersection right off the highway, so bring patience, respect, and a little humanity. They’ll match it with warmth, hustle, and your order done right.

Good people get good service. Simple as that.“

“the staff are very friendly and polite very clean“

“They have great staff. Great Management. This is one of my favorite places to stop when I come home.“

“I had a great experience at this Tim Hortons! The customer service really stood out — the woman at the cash counter was incredibly kind and cheerful. What impressed me the most was that she asked customers to double-check their orders before leaving the counter, making sure everything was correct. It shows she genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. It’s the little things like this that make a big difference. Keep up the great work!“

“A great place to get a good coffee and the people are super friendly 🇨🇦❤️“