28 Best Coffee Shops in Waterloo

“Wonderful food, fantastic interior, and great location--on Northfield, between Bridge and University. Also a community-minded business. A must-visit establishment. Dog-friendly for well-behaved dogs on leashes. (I'm not a dog person, and I didn't feel nervous for a second.)“

“Julia was an outstanding server! We came on a very snowy day and they were short servers and handled the restaurant business with a smile and great composure. Surprised the establishment has one manager who was away on vacation. Great job Julia!“

“amazing customer service! drive in from 3 cities away to enjoy them.“

“Love this place so much, I drive here everytime i visit family. They have the most amazing selection of syrups for coffee. Also coffe and coffee things lol. The homemade food is outstanding everytime. I always get something to go whether it's a bakery item or last time a gluten free noodle dish for my mother and I, delish!!“

“Very relaxed environment, friendly staff, and the person taking my order was so nice they also recommended what they personally liked. Would definitely go back. Got the strawberry matcha drink and the ginger molasses cookie. Quick service too but because it wasn’t busy, 10/10.“

“The coffee and services out do the rest. Shipped right to your door. Always happy to help. Thanks gold roast!!“

“Have been a long time fan, from the delicious drinks and treats to the adorable decor and merchandise. Today was my first time back post Covid. Staff was friendly and cheerful but the wait time was actually really bad. Had I known it would take 25 minutes to receive one bubble tea, I would have gotten my drink before my lunch. Unfortunately couples coming in after me were receiving their drinks before I did. Love the new straws and can overlook that they do break easily, because they’re much better than paper!“

“The Bingsu , this is place is so cosy and has a diversity of great desserts and drinks.One of my favourite icecream with strawberries cheesecake and was pretty delicious! Yummy ! Will definetely go again to try other desserts flavours. It is a bit pricey , but it tastes good !“

“Whether it is sitting and writing in my journal, or if I need to focus and work on my laptop, or simply having a chat over coffee with a friend, i find Cafe22 to be one of the most special cafes in the Kitchener-Waterloo area! I am so grateful I found this special spot, which I consider a hidden gem! An absolutely charming, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere and decoration; delicious food and beverages; and most importantly an extremely kind and welcoming staff! I have to say that Daniela’s friendliness and genuine care and warmth add a lot to the whole experience as well! Highly recommended!“

“This is the first Starbucks in Waterloo I've been to that isn't run-down. It's very clean, bright, and well taken care of. The staff are very pleasant and courteous. Reminds me of Starbucks you find around the world. I found out that it is privately owned which goes to show what a business should be like. Although an hour walk from my home, it will be my go-to Starbucks on my long walks. Bravo Zulu!“

“Best selection of local craft beer and cider around.“

“It was my first time trying bingsu at Snowday, and it was a great experience! The dessert was sweet and delicious. If you enjoy ice cream-style treats, this is definitely the place to go.
+ Dain was a wonderful server (and cashier) super friendly and helpful!“

“I usually don't leave a review but this place is wholesome. I was having a rough day. I was tired and exhausted because of my work. Both two guys (Forgot their name) were very friendly and cheerful. They kept me engaged while I was there. I ordered strawberry creme frap venti and the guy working at the bar made my drink perfectly and even decorated the frap which eventually lifted my mood. Service was better than the original Starbucks. I have to visit this location often to meet those two guys. Keep up the good work guys.“

“I’ve been going to this Starbucks for years and I’ve never had a bad experience!! The one employee Arvic is outstanding! His customer service is amazing and never fails to brighten my day! He knows my drink and always makes it perfect:) he deserves a raise and much more! Apart from him all the other employee are always amazing and never disappoints!“

“Had a lunch here, they have table service and we're friendly. Can't ask for much more from mcdonalds.

One of my fries came with too little fries! Half as much as it should. I complained, and they gave me a small order of fries to make up for it. Even brought it to my table. Good service.“

“Ordered a pumpkin Frappuccino and they made up the total wrong drink, I have tried to call them and nothing from them the line is constantly busy shows that this location needs to be properly trained for customer service and learn to read the orders the right way.“

“This place is the BOMB! Very high quality good food for less than 2 dollars. Coffee, hmm don't get me started on that they are very affordable (60 cents). As always the staff is AMAZING. Keep up the great work! #BestCnD“

“A GREAT FAMILY PLACE RIGHT INSIDE THE YMCA ON COURTLAND AVE“

“Best quiche in town. No regret that I ever came and visit one of the finest bakery in Waterloo, ON.“

“Great location.The service is always quick, and the place is very clean. Davinder, who served was an excellent employee—very polite, patient, and helpful. He made sure my order was correct and served with a positive attitude, which really made my visit better. Employees like him make a big difference. I’ll definitely be coming back! Thanks“

“Always have a great experience at this Starbucks cafe. There was a brief issue causing a disturbance today, and Branden handled it calmly and professionally. He even offered us a pastry as an apology, which was incredibly kind. Really appreciated his thoughtfulness!“

“Generous with the free samples-- they bring the tray around way more than any other location. There are lots of tables and two chair areas for intimate conversations. The large middle table has a capacity for eight and has power outlets. Internet speed is on the low side, 9 Mbps. The large space echos and there is music playing, so it's not great for a zoom call, but the constant indistinct chatter and cafe sounds are great to help focused work.

This Starbucks is in the group that charges lower prices in the region.

There are two free J1772 car chargers, if you know where to look, in the office park next door (600 Weber St N).

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible washroom. Large spaces between tables.“

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“I honestly love coming to Chatime — the staff are always so sweet and cooperative! They’re super friendly and always make my experience amazing every single time. You can tell they really care, and it just makes you want to keep coming back. Seriously the best service and the best team ever!!💜“