29 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“

“Our server Mandy was very attentive and polite.
The pork belly eggs Benedict was delicious.
The omelette was overcooked / burnt on one side and came with green onions when we asked for no onions.
Prices were a little steep but not completely unreasonable.“

“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“

“Nice change to a desert menu. The puffs were served hot and delicious. The interior decor presented a clean fresh look. We will be back to try other flavours.“

“BEST. COFFEE. EVER.

**posting here my similar review from the Fonthill location because this location is just as amazing and they deserve the same love. I’ve been to this one more times now bec it’s closer to us**

I love coffee but I hardly find a good one that I actually like enough to get every time. But after trying 416, I am always looking for it so I’ve been going every week or every chance I get. I’ll probably be here more if it wasn’t on the other side of town from my work 🥹

It’s the coffee beans that drew me in! You can really taste the notes in their drinks even with the flavored lattes. Their College Street Espresso has notes of chocolate, nuts, and caramel which is usually what I look for in my coffee. Maybe that’s why I liked it so much. It’s just sooo good! One of the best I’ve had!

Our favorite is the iced caramel latte with vanilla sweet cream. Even my husband, who’s usually nonchalant about his coffee, liked it and had been getting the same drink every week.

I don’t even like caramel latte and it’d be the last thing I would get when I’m at cafes/coffee shops but this is a game changer for me. There’s something about caramel syrups/sauces that I don’t like. But I don’t get that specific taste with their caramel flavor. I honestly don’t know how to describe it, you just have to try it. It’s too good 😭

My first time was at Fonthill and it’s a really good location and seating area is nice. We love the Port Dalhousie location as well because we’ll get our coffee here then walk down the beach.

Staff are really nice and welcoming. And you can tell that they care about their customers and they know what they’re doing. My friend was asking about a specific drink they didn’t have and the barista offered to make her something similar that’s not even on the menu. A++ for effort and going out of their way to make customers happy.“

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

“Good food and very friendly staff“

“This Starbucks is genuinely solid — better than most.
If there are any incentives or recognition programs, this location definitely deserves it.

As a regular client, I can say the positive energy here is real, and it genuinely adds to my busy day.
Keep that energy up — honestly, that’s what I’m paying for at this point.“

“Clean and friendly barista“

“For the first time ever, we ordered a takeout Thanksgiving Dinner for our group of 10. We decided to try Valentino's. We had ordered individual meals there before, but not a big meal like this because our Italian family is difficult to impress. The meal was exceptional. Everything was cooked just right and packaged in a way that was easy to serve. I will definitely order it again for other holiday meals.“

“Great crew make it a comfortable place to get some work done.“

“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!“

“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“

“This Tim Hortons on Martindale Road has become my regular spot lately. The drive-thru is usually pretty quick, even when it's busy, and the staff are genuinely friendly and on the ball. They get your order right without you having to repeat it twice.“

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

“I have to share. I frequently visit this store. Consistently witnessing the staff and customer interactions. Today was just another excellent job. This time Kaden was extremely patient, calm and professional assisting an elderly lady clearly well into her 80s. He was not at all dismissive or rude, even though the line was building behind me the Lady was well aware that she was taking a little longer than anticipated. He helped her select her item he made suggestions and he even offered to warm up her tart so that it could be softer for her to eat because all she kept wanting was something soft because she could not eat anything hard he even warned her repeatedly that her cup of coffee would be hot so he carefully secured it with a sleeve, she was so apologetic, but she was happy and taken care of. it is not very often we witness younger staff members and establishments being so patient and understanding of the elderly. It was very warm to my heart to witness. I sent the entire team at this particular branch because they’re always consistent.“

“Could not rate atmosphere as we have only had the drive thru experience.
Their drinks are perfectly on par with other Starbucks, and the staff are very good at following modifications consistently. Me and my girlfriend like to make changes to our beverages and this location has always followed our orders to a tee!“

“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! ☕❤“

“amazing services, coffee was great. Lady on the speaker was friendly.“

“Great visit to Starbucks at the Pen Center! The service was friendly and efficient, and the coffee was spot on — just the way I like it. The space was clean and comfortable, perfect for a quick break or catching up with a friend.

One small suggestion: if you’re staying in, consider asking for a ceramic mug or glass instead of disposable cups — Mother Earth will thank you! A simple way to make a great experience even better.“

“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.“

“the staff are very friendly and polite very clean“

“My sandwich, asked to be toasted twice, was as pale and floppy as a wet noodle.

The contents however were perfect, so I just removed the English muffins and politely asked to have a new one toasted twice this time.

Man working the counter today (seems managerial) was incredibly kind and eager to help from the moment he took our order.

He remembered the double toast request, and just had them make a new one and told me to keep the original sandwich contents :)

Between the 4 equidistant Tims to me, this is my go to.“

“The baristas are skilled, friendly and accommodating, they got a new coffee machine that's improved the overall taste significantly.

The conversation is pleasant and the vibes are good - even when there's a larger event going on. It's a convenient coffee stop I can recommend wholeheartedly.“

“I would like to commend Kaleb for his exceptional kindness, professionalism, and customer-focused service.He made me feel genuinely valued and left a lasting positive impression.His strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential make him a valuable asset to Tim Hortons, and his efforts deserve recognition. ( I do recommend a pole for dogs 🐶 and a bike stand )“

“Really happy with the changes at this Tim Hortons! The new owners and team are putting a lot of effort into making the store clean, welcoming, and customer-friendly. The staff are always trying their best to provide good service, and the food and coffee have been great. You can definitely see that the team cares about improving the customer experience. Looking forward to seeing this location continue to grow and become one of the best Tim Hortons in the area!“

“El café riquísimo El pan Hamburguesas con papas“

“great happy service from the employees“

“Fast sevice nice people“