Balzac's Kitchener

151 Charles St W, Kitchener
(519) 743-3200

Recent Reviews

Mudasir “Jafari” Serab

If you want to try different kinds of Coffee you can come and also take a almond croissant it’s delicious.Parking: Balzac have 2 free parking only 20 minutes you can stay

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Latte, Caramel Apple Cider, Coffee Beans, Iced Latte, Carrot Cake, Cheddar Chive Scone, Croissant

Samineh Sam

Visited this cafe on a Sunday morning and indulged in some iced coffee, peanut crunch, magic bar, and chai latte. Everything was delicious, but the sweets were a bit hard and tough, not exactly amazing, but good enough. The atmosphere was pleasant, perfect for simply sitting and chatting. Overall, I'd recommend it for the cozy environment and friendly conversations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cashew Cookies and Magic Bar

Jack Durnin

Super friendly and enthusiastic staff. Great atmosphere for a coffee break or to sit and get some work done. Excellent coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Siegy Wiens

One of my three favourite coffee places downtown. The other two are Matter of Taste or Show & Tell. I keep changing my mind which is better.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Ghassan Abutair

Good place for work and study.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mehvesh Islam

Best place to get some work done while fueling up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Croissant

또리한

The best cafe I go toThe coffee is delicious and the staff are very friendly!I didn't try all the drinks, but the desserts were delicious, and the staff remembered the menu I eat every day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan Pronovost

On several occasions, the staff were indifferent and a bit rude. Food is a bit over priced and basic.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Helga Jiang

lots of space & seating! came here on a sunday morning. really lovely and comforting atmosphere. great coffee :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

fred steepin

I have no idea what changed.I have had great experiences throughout my years working downtown, though about a year ago this had changed.Staff seem to have an issue with basic customer service ie (friendly service, welcoming, engaged etc).I won't be returning to Balzacs. I will drink insta-coffee with the pigeons instead.I really enjoyed my time as a Barista in downtown - - hope more coffee shops open up that welcome clientele rather than feel like their inconvenienced.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Miriam Stevens

Great special coffees.Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian itemsParking: Usually a place to park

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cafe Canadien

Lindsay Beers

Great place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat (sandwiches are amazing!), but if you’re coming to do work, make sure that you come with a fully charged laptop or early enough to grab one of the few outlets!?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Latte

Sweta Akshi

One of the good coffee places in KW. Love the ambience, host and coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very Wary

It's okay, not great. Coffee (Americano) was pretty good but was almost cool when served. The shop itself was cool, located in a repurposed industrial site. (it does look neat with very high ceiling and brick/wood walks). The staff were friendly and efficient.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

abu Muslim

Finally found a place in K&W with best Cortado. The atmosphere is also lit. Loved the place. Didn’t try any food so can’t say much but the coffee is top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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