Salute Coffee Company

It’s great to support local and have a neighbourhood coffee shop to get together with friends for work or a catch-up. Not to be missed and the beverage and food offerings are fantastic.

Love this place! I visit often! Staff is great , food is yummy and they have the best coffee !!! Congratulations on 10 years in business !!!

I recently visited a coffee shop where I complimented the manager with a playful remark, saying, "You must be good at hide and seek because beautiful people are hard to find." The manager, who appeared to be around my age, about 50 years old, responded by saying she didn’t appreciate the comment and that 90% of women wouldn’t like it either. She added that I should stick to ordering my coffee and simply saying hello and thank you. I found her response quite odd and unwelcoming, as it felt more like she was projecting her personal preferences onto customers and dictating how they should behave. In my view, an establishment should foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, not one where personal biases create discomfort for patrons. I’m sure my playful personality and business would be welcome at other places, where a bit of lightheartedness and friendliness might be better appreciated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Only posting this because of another review mentioning illness. I was very sick after finishing my latte from here and this is the third time. Usually this is a great coffee shop and I’ve been here many times but three illnesses is enough for me.

First time I thought nothing of it, figured it was unrelated. Second time I was suspicious because I remembered the first time after visiting the Kingsway location. Now it’s happened a third time.

I’ve not experienced this at any other coffee shop including their South End location. All three times I felt sick like this I had been to the Kingsway location the same day.

Either they are using expired dairy, they don’t clean their equipment properly and it’s contaminated, or the staff think they’re funny and are messing around.

Maybe I’m wrong but three times is enough proof for me. Will not return to the Kingsway location again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

I visited your store around 7 o’clock sat and was told it was too late to get a mug. Are you a coffee shop or a takeout shop? Could you please clarify what time mugs are available until? Coz you guys open till 9 on Saturdays

Additionally, the employee was rude, and the café mocha I ordered was terrible. I have been a regular customer in the past, but this experience was disappointing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Always nice to find a spot for a decent espresso

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My drink came with a little gingerbread man. Epic! Love this place 💕💕

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food and coffee. Will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice place to chill. Nice ambiance and vibe and the staff is really nice. They sure know how to make a good cup of specialty coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oat Latte, Make Coffee Cup Latte Art, Blended Salter Caramel Mocha with Whipped Cream, Turkey Sandwich

We ordered the roasted red pepper soup it didn't come with any drizzle as it shows in the picture on their counter displaying the soup of the day and it was very very disgusting the smell was pure vinegar The taste was pure vinegar we didn't finish it of course And when I went up and asked for a takeout cuz I wanted to take it home for my husband to taste I told her how horrible it was and she admitted that they use Jarred roasted red peppers!! She said they try to strain the vinegar out of it and that's the best they can do. Never offered me a free coffee or money back. Literally the most horrible tasting thing I've ever tried to eat

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Have been a loyal salute customer for years but over the last number of months my interactions have been less and less pleasant. Today’s experience solidified by choice that I will not be going back. Delicious beverages & snacks - unfriendly staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Went for tea and coffee with the husband after he recommended it. Love the vibe. The staff are great. I'm lactose intolerant, and when I checked to make sure my drink had dairy-free milk, they were super gracious. The drinks were a delight, and I loved the lemon-poppy seed cookie I got.

Dietary restrictions: They have lactose and gluten free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chocolate beet muffin is phenomenal ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5