Avery's Café Tour
If you're like me, the Environment Lounge is too loud, and the library is too quiet to get work done. But cafés have the perfect vibe for checking things off the to-do list. Even better if they have a good matcha latte!
If you've been meaning to do a café tour of your own, I spend at least one day a week in a KW café, and these are my thoughts. (Note: they all have free Wi-Fi, and I am a generous rater)
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Café |
Overall Rating |
Drinks/Food |
Busy |
Busability |
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Princess Café |
9/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
Easy |
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No matcha, but a great iced chai! They have a separate area for studying and regular café. |
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Covenant Café |
8/10 |
10/10 |
8/10 |
Medium |
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More of a sit-down. Lovely service! |
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Coffee Culture Café and Eatery |
7/10 |
8/10 |
6/10 |
Medium |
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More of a sit-down. Felt a bit rushed. |
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Midnight Run |
8/10 |
8/10 |
10/10 |
Easy |
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Sometimes a 2-hour limit on seating. |
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Poppy's Bagels |
8/10 |
10/10 |
8/10 |
Easy |
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Great strawberry matcha! Tables aren't ideal for studying. |
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William's Café |
6/10 |
8/10 |
10/10 |
Easy |
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Very loud, but lots of seating. |
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Rose Café |
9/10 |
10/10 |
5/10 |
Easy |
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The best food! Beautiful décor, but the tables are a little high for studying. |
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Stockyards Coffee |
9/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
Hard |
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Very corporate! Large seating area. Pricier! |
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Café Pyrus |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
Easy |
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Great natural light for working! |
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Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters |
9/10 |
9/10 |
10/10 |
Medium |
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Beautiful aesthetic! Right next to Kitchener Go. |
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The Yeti Café |
8/10 |
9/10 |
7/10 |
Yes |
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Indie vibe! Busy on Kitchener Farmers Market days. |
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Matter of Taste |
7/10 |
8/10 |
6/10 |
Yes |
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Limited seating, great service! |
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Next on my list: Lucero Canteen, rumoured to have the best matcha latte in KW. Note that they have a "no laptop" policy.
Fun fact! I'm from Kawartha Lakes, and these are my favourites near home.
- Orillia: @lonewolf_cafe
- Fenelon Falls: @white.cottage.cafe
- Lindsay: @kindred.lindsay
Have a favourite café? Send me recommendations! IG: @avreysubsdury
