Balzac's Stratford

149 Ontario St, Stratford
(519) 273-7909

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The coffee and cookies were really good; however, the service left much to be desired. The blonde-haired barista was extremely unhelpful and displayed poor customer service. I specifically ordered my coffee in a mug, but when I went to collect it, it was served in a paper cup. When I asked about it, she claimed there weren’t enough staff available to fulfill the request properly. This was clearly untrue, as I saw plenty of tables with mugs on them. Very disappointing experience.
Fantastic people who went above and beyond. It was a small space but used well, the atmosphere was cosy and we loved being there.
The coffee is amazing! We will always be buying our beans from here moving forward.
When I travel to Toronto, I often make a little detour, just one night in Stratford, but it means a lot to me. Balzac is the café where I love to have breakfast, and it has become my quiet ritual: sitting with my sketchbook, drawing the corners, the angles, the little moments of people coming and going.

There’s a charming art supply shop nearby, always ready to rescue me when I’ve run out of ink or paper. But it’s Balzac that truly holds a piece of my...

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