Used to love this place but it's closed now. Now a bahn mi restaurant :(
Akycha Surette
I used to love this place, but it closed down, my heart broke a little. Goodbye Kafein and thank you for many years of good food and drink.
Vincent Castle
The sandwiches are great. Good study spot for students
Joseph Hsheimi
This place has a good chicken sandwich and lemonade. It is in a convenient location if you want to grab a quick bite downtown. The coffee there is okay, but I wouldn't say it's this place's forte. The service is variable, excellent at times and abysmal at others. This place can also get a little stuffy when it gets crowded.
Dylan Normandin
Nice quiet place to grab a coffee and get some work done. Having two floors is great for spending longer time there so you can sit and enjoy yourself. Also I love the fact that they give you a coffee in an actual mug! less waste, but just a important, it doesn't give you the impression that they want to just give you a coffee and kick you out the door.
Mario Ramzy
Nice place to go to , Prices are affordable . the staff are friendly , good level of people around you. good WIFI , taste of drinks are good .
joe Zebra
Cute little spot to study, the playlist was great and the whole vibe was nice. Some Funny stuff like the comically short tables kinda hindered the experience, but the rest was good. They host a lot of event so it is a good idea to keep up to date on what's happening there. Overall i would recommend
Shaina Lee
Discovered this place because of the Barista Passport I got. Cool atmosphere, good place to do work, and they make good coffee
Micheala Fleming
absolutely incredible food and drinks, great ambiance, but the young gentleman who served me was genuinely just rude and condescending. we get it, you work at a super cool coffee spot, my job is super cool too, but it's still the service industry and a little warmth couldn't hurt.
Vanessa Trotto
Very cozy and some amazing coffee and snacks. A lot of outlets for you to do your work.
Great coffee vibe to work in. The choice of alcoholic or hot beverages make up a good environment to study in or to simply have a drink with a friend over a project discussion. I was however disappointed of the service that day. The only cashier and barista was frigid and apathetic, and was not even aware of price errors in the menu. Needs improvement on making customers feel comfortable and welcome, and on answering their concerns or questions. Or if only on smiling. Other than that, Kafein is a great coffee place for students, located close to Concordia.
Helen Downie
I love how Kafein has evolved over years, while staying true to its core. Kafein has been my go to place for many years - as I wore many hats over time, student, staff, student and staff member now again at Concordia. In the last year, they have been hit with the impact of construction on Bishop so I try to go there for lunch and coffee breaks as often as possible. I especially love their soups, teas and almond milk lattes. At night, downstairs transforms into a great spots for dates - drinks, grooves and spoken words. Maybe I will see you there next!
Roy Shukrun
The poetry night was amazing. Some amazing support and feelings in a safe space. The ambience downstairs is nice and cozy.
Dawn J
I love this place! The staff are super friendly and great to chat with, the drinks are always perfectly made and the grilled cheese is amaaaaazing. It's a good spot to bring a group as there is usually seating available and the atmosphere is really chill.
Dorothy Rafael
Student affordable meals and drinks, nice hidden place to go and study or work.
Used to love this place but it's closed now. Now a bahn mi restaurant :(
I used to love this place, but it closed down, my heart broke a little. Goodbye Kafein and thank you for many years of good food and drink.
The sandwiches are great. Good study spot for students
This place has a good chicken sandwich and lemonade. It is in a convenient location if you want to grab a quick bite downtown. The coffee there is okay, but I wouldn't say it's this place's forte. The service is variable, excellent at times and abysmal at others. This place can also get a little stuffy when it gets crowded.
Nice quiet place to grab a coffee and get some work done. Having two floors is great for spending longer time there so you can sit and enjoy yourself. Also I love the fact that they give you a coffee in an actual mug! less waste, but just a important, it doesn't give you the impression that they want to just give you a coffee and kick you out the door.
Nice place to go to , Prices are affordable . the staff are friendly , good level of people around you. good WIFI , taste of drinks are good .
Cute little spot to study, the playlist was great and the whole vibe was nice. Some Funny stuff like the comically short tables kinda hindered the experience, but the rest was good. They host a lot of event so it is a good idea to keep up to date on what's happening there. Overall i would recommend
Discovered this place because of the Barista Passport I got. Cool atmosphere, good place to do work, and they make good coffee
absolutely incredible food and drinks, great ambiance, but the young gentleman who served me was genuinely just rude and condescending. we get it, you work at a super cool coffee spot, my job is super cool too, but it's still the service industry and a little warmth couldn't hurt.
Very cozy and some amazing coffee and snacks. A lot of outlets for you to do your work.
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Great coffee vibe to work in. The choice of alcoholic or hot beverages make up a good environment to study in or to simply have a drink with a friend over a project discussion. I was however disappointed of the service that day. The only cashier and barista was frigid and apathetic, and was not even aware of price errors in the menu. Needs improvement on making customers feel comfortable and welcome, and on answering their concerns or questions. Or if only on smiling. Other than that, Kafein is a great coffee place for students, located close to Concordia.
I love how Kafein has evolved over years, while staying true to its core. Kafein has been my go to place for many years - as I wore many hats over time, student, staff, student and staff member now again at Concordia. In the last year, they have been hit with the impact of construction on Bishop so I try to go there for lunch and coffee breaks as often as possible. I especially love their soups, teas and almond milk lattes. At night, downstairs transforms into a great spots for dates - drinks, grooves and spoken words. Maybe I will see you there next!
The poetry night was amazing. Some amazing support and feelings in a safe space. The ambience downstairs is nice and cozy.
I love this place! The staff are super friendly and great to chat with, the drinks are always perfectly made and the grilled cheese is amaaaaazing. It's a good spot to bring a group as there is usually seating available and the atmosphere is really chill.
Student affordable meals and drinks, nice hidden place to go and study or work.