very aesthetic place, coffee wasn’t that great but not bad at all
Sébastien Lafeuille
Nice place, quiet, good coffee.
Kamran Shafi
Superb coffee. Hidden gem.
Cheng-Chen Tsai (蔡承臻)
The coffee is delicious and the cup is beautiful. A cup of hot latte in the winter morning will warm you up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Palmer
This cozy coffee shop, located in a charming neighborhood just off Lansdowne Avenue, is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, the inviting atmosphere captures your attention. The interior features vintage-inspired decor, intricate tile flooring, warm lighting, and a stunning display of pastries and coffee. The attention to detail in the design, such as the floral wallpaper and antique furniture, adds a unique and welcoming touch.
On my first visit, I tried their seasonal pumpkin spice drink, and it was a delightful experience—perfectly balanced and comforting. I also treated myself to a cherry scone, which was fresh, flavorful, and a great pairing with my drink. Their menu is diverse, offering creative options like sparkling lemonades in exciting flavors such as "Cherry Guava" and "Vanilla Honey," alongside classic coffee and tea choices.
The seating area is spacious, with a mix of large communal tables and intimate booths, making it ideal for both solo visits and gatherings. The shelves are lined with specialty products and coffee blends, giving the space a boutique feel. Their refrigerated section is stocked with fresh salads, sandwiches, and drinks, catering to a variety of preferences.
The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall great experience. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee or spending a leisurely afternoon, this café offers something special. I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu! Highly recommended for anyone in the area.
Amazing place for high quality coffee and fresh roasted coffee bean. Home like atmosphere and friendly staff. Will come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte and Iced Brownies
Alexander Campbell
(This is my neighborhood coffee shop and normally I would give it 5 stars, but I had a bad experience with an employee there that could have been the franchisee owner (although she/ they seems awfully young to be that, but I believe that the franchisee owner does work there )
9n Sunday August 11th 2024, I dropped my debit card inside of Balzac's coffee. Someone must have picked it up and took it. There is no other logical explanation. As I was leaving after 6; I had this strong inclination to check my wallet, and it was not there. The last time I saw my debit card was when I paid for my drink.
Good thing I had my tap turned off. Everyone should have their tap turned off; and tapping should be illegal. The convenience of speed is not worth people getting harmed.
I went back to the coffee shop, and the young woman or non-binary employee working there couldn't care less, and let me know. She was more concerned about closing the coffeeshop.than a customer losing their debit card in her place of business: and that most likely it was picked up and stolen.
I forget her/their name. I have been told many times because this is my local; around-the-corner coffee shop.
I grew inpatient with her (them), and said, “I don’t think you are taking this seriously. Please act as if you lost your bank card / had it possibly stolen”.
***Instead of her response being of good customer service, “Oh I am sorry; yes this is a serious matter and you are right I would be alarmed if I had lost my bank card. I will help you look for it after I finish wrapping up.”
**** Her/Their response was instead, “How dare you speak to me that way” in a very Toronto, holier-than-thou manner.”
Because her response time lacked no customer service skills to make sure I was safe; saw me as less than, and was all about her / them,
Because that was her response to me; I got angry and yelled at her.
I had to yell at her to check the lost and found because she was refusing to do so.
I don't like yelling at people. I am one of those people who rarely loses their temper, but when I do it is explosive, and someone has to give me.a good reason.
She/They told me to leave; and I immediately complied because I didn't want her to feel like she was in danger.l or uncomfortable. Even though she/they did not care about my feelings. I did care about hers/theirs though;
I retraced my short steps to see if I had dropped the card on the way, but I doubted that because I am a 1000% that it dropped out of my wallet at the coffee shop (most likely just after I paid for my drink.)
I went back and apologized to her; and explained that I yelled at her because she did not seem to care that I lost my bank card there or that it could have been picked up.
But I could see on her/their face that my yelling at her/the was hurtful, and which I am very sorry for – I don't want to have a bad effect on other people
I truly am sorry that she / they felt threatened by my yelling, but I let them know logically, calmly and rationally that I yelled because they were more concerned about themselves; and did not seem to take my losing my bank card in their place of establishment seriously or with great alarm.
But I could also see on her face that she / they only cared about how she / they felt, and did not care about how I felt.
Nobody can deal with selfish people who only think about how other people affect them and they think they are above everyone else. What is this person doing in customer service?
I should mention that a few weeks ago I had lost my keys (I rarely lose things btw) either on the way there or at the coffee shop.
But that was a different matter for two different reasons:.
Service: 1
Diana Chamberlain
I didn't like the cafe at all. Finding parking is difficult. There was no sugar, there was some kind of sugar syrup that did nothing at all. And there was nothing to even mix this syrup with, no sticks or spoons. There was no cinnamon, although the barista saw that I wanted to sprinkle cinnamon on top, but there was none. She didn’t offer to pour a new one. Flies walk on cakes. Too quiet, not enough light music. A large latte is the same size as a medium one. I don't recommend it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Serhii
Bad service! The staff is not at all interested in proper customer service! There are flies running around on the cakes, they didn’t ask if I wanted to drink coffee on the spot or not. No sugar. The jar of cinnamon is completely empty, although the barista saw that I wanted to add cinnamon to my coffee, she didn’t care at all. I’m generally silent about parking; it’s simply not there. The coffee was tasteless, it’s a shame I wasted my time on this establishment! I won’t be back.
Parking: Not enough parking space!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sienna Pandya-James
Local gem for sure! I come here a couple times a week for an iced coffee in the summer. The staff is very friendly and the drinks are always good.
Cute place, good to work from. Coffee was okay.
Good place, good coffee.
very aesthetic place, coffee wasn’t that great but not bad at all
Nice place, quiet, good coffee.
Superb coffee. Hidden gem.
The coffee is delicious and the cup is beautiful. A cup of hot latte in the winter morning will warm you up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This cozy coffee shop, located in a charming neighborhood just off Lansdowne Avenue, is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, the inviting atmosphere captures your attention. The interior features vintage-inspired decor, intricate tile flooring, warm lighting, and a stunning display of pastries and coffee. The attention to detail in the design, such as the floral wallpaper and antique furniture, adds a unique and welcoming touch.
On my first visit, I tried their seasonal pumpkin spice drink, and it was a delightful experience—perfectly balanced and comforting. I also treated myself to a cherry scone, which was fresh, flavorful, and a great pairing with my drink. Their menu is diverse, offering creative options like sparkling lemonades in exciting flavors such as "Cherry Guava" and "Vanilla Honey," alongside classic coffee and tea choices.
The seating area is spacious, with a mix of large communal tables and intimate booths, making it ideal for both solo visits and gatherings. The shelves are lined with specialty products and coffee blends, giving the space a boutique feel. Their refrigerated section is stocked with fresh salads, sandwiches, and drinks, catering to a variety of preferences.
The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall great experience. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee or spending a leisurely afternoon, this café offers something special. I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu! Highly recommended for anyone in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
Went in for an espresso and sweet pastry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tasting coffee and lattes!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing place for high quality coffee and fresh roasted coffee bean. Home like atmosphere and friendly staff. Will come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte and Iced Brownies
(This is my neighborhood coffee shop and normally I would give it 5 stars, but I had a bad experience with an employee there that could have been the franchisee owner (although she/ they seems awfully young to be that, but I believe that the franchisee owner does work there )
9n Sunday August 11th 2024, I dropped my debit card inside of Balzac's coffee. Someone must have picked it up and took it. There is no other logical explanation. As I was leaving after 6; I had this strong inclination to check my wallet, and it was not there. The last time I saw my debit card was when I paid for my drink.
Good thing I had my tap turned off. Everyone should have their tap turned off; and tapping should be illegal. The convenience of speed is not worth people getting harmed.
I went back to the coffee shop, and the young woman or non-binary employee working there couldn't care less, and let me know. She was more concerned about closing the coffeeshop.than a customer losing their debit card in her place of business: and that most likely it was picked up and stolen.
I forget her/their name. I have been told many times because this is my local; around-the-corner coffee shop.
I grew inpatient with her (them), and said, “I don’t think you are taking this seriously. Please act as if you lost your bank card / had it possibly stolen”.
***Instead of her response being of good customer service, “Oh I am sorry; yes this is a serious matter and you are right I would be alarmed if I had lost my bank card. I will help you look for it after I finish wrapping up.”
**** Her/Their response was instead, “How dare you speak to me that way” in a very Toronto, holier-than-thou manner.”
Because her response time lacked no customer service skills to make sure I was safe; saw me as less than, and was all about her / them,
Because that was her response to me; I got angry and yelled at her.
I had to yell at her to check the lost and found because she was refusing to do so.
I don't like yelling at people. I am one of those people who rarely loses their temper, but when I do it is explosive, and someone has to give me.a good reason.
She/They told me to leave; and I immediately complied because I didn't want her to feel like she was in danger.l or uncomfortable. Even though she/they did not care about my feelings. I did care about hers/theirs though;
I retraced my short steps to see if I had dropped the card on the way, but I doubted that because I am a 1000% that it dropped out of my wallet at the coffee shop (most likely just after I paid for my drink.)
I went back and apologized to her; and explained that I yelled at her because she did not seem to care that I lost my bank card there or that it could have been picked up.
But I could see on her/their face that my yelling at her/the was hurtful, and which I am very sorry for – I don't want to have a bad effect on other people
I truly am sorry that she / they felt threatened by my yelling, but I let them know logically, calmly and rationally that I yelled because they were more concerned about themselves; and did not seem to take my losing my bank card in their place of establishment seriously or with great alarm.
But I could also see on her face that she / they only cared about how she / they felt, and did not care about how I felt.
Nobody can deal with selfish people who only think about how other people affect them and they think they are above everyone else. What is this person doing in customer service?
I should mention that a few weeks ago I had lost my keys (I rarely lose things btw) either on the way there or at the coffee shop.
But that was a different matter for two different reasons:.
Service: 1
I didn't like the cafe at all. Finding parking is difficult. There was no sugar, there was some kind of sugar syrup that did nothing at all. And there was nothing to even mix this syrup with, no sticks or spoons. There was no cinnamon, although the barista saw that I wanted to sprinkle cinnamon on top, but there was none. She didn’t offer to pour a new one. Flies walk on cakes. Too quiet, not enough light music. A large latte is the same size as a medium one. I don't recommend it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Bad service! The staff is not at all interested in proper customer service! There are flies running around on the cakes, they didn’t ask if I wanted to drink coffee on the spot or not. No sugar. The jar of cinnamon is completely empty, although the barista saw that I wanted to add cinnamon to my coffee, she didn’t care at all. I’m generally silent about parking; it’s simply not there. The coffee was tasteless, it’s a shame I wasted my time on this establishment! I won’t be back.
Parking: Not enough parking space!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Local gem for sure! I come here a couple times a week for an iced coffee in the summer. The staff is very friendly and the drinks are always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Almond Croissant
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