




Here you will see the reviews of people who used the products and services of Balzac's Port Dalhousie (Coffee Shop) in the area of Dalhousie (Canada).
At present this firm receives a score of 4.6 stars out of 5 and that score has been based on 127 reviews.
You may have noticed that it has an average rating is basically the highest, and it is founded on a very high number of feddbacks, so we can be quite sure that the evaluation is quite credible. If there are many people who bothered to give their feddback when they are pleased with the business, is that it works.
As you know, we don't usually stop to write evaluations when they are good and we usually do it only if we have had a problem or issue...
This Coffee Shop is included in the category of Cafe.





We went there early morning and tbh I was really blown away by the ambiance. They have a very cozy setup and the historic building makes for a perfect cafe. Staffs were very friendly and welcoming. They have patios on the roof and side of the building makes for perfect place to sip coffee and relax. Btw coffee was great too.





Friendly service, quaint location and superb latte's makes this a great stop for personal reflection or work meeting.





Excellent café and coffee! Really like the location and the heritage building.





Friendly people, dogs welcome.really good coffee





Great dessert and coffee, cool atmosphere. Some of the tables are a bit rickety.










Great service, even better coffee!





A delightful little cafe with a broad selection of organic coffee blends, as well as a range of espressos and frozen drinks. It's right near the lake, but has the ambiance of a hip Paris café, with sweets, including cookies, squares, biscotti, tea biscuits and croissants. Unable to decide which coffee, the barista, kindly offered me samples of all the different blends on tap. I found I really liked Balzac's own blend, as well as the Farmer's. It was late in the day, so I opted for a decaf, which is dark roast. I prefer medium roast, but the decaf was fine, not too bitter. They use organic, free-trade, bird-friendly and many ethical products, too. If you want to take it home, you can buy bags of coffee and seasonal, special blends. Upstairs, there's a door to a side patio with tables, shaded by umbrellas. On the top floor, there's a modern, bright space, cafe tables for laptop working. Wall posters of the famous French playwright, Honoré de Balzac decorate the walls. It's an ode to Balzac's painstaking formula for making coffee, "The Pleasures and Pains of Coffee". At his namesake café, the baristas do it for you! This is a very community-minded cafe. They offered me bulletin board space to advertise my local yoga classes, which is an awesome way to support locals. Bravo Balzac's... je t'adore!















Great location and friendly staff, lots of places to sit and enjoy!










Good bakery items. The coffee I had was a bit too soft but there were other options available. Bakery items are - bit pricey but good!










Great coffees nice atmosphere my wife and kids enjoy it very much especially in the summer





Great teas. Great coffee and friendly baristas





Great atmosphere to enjoy a rich and tasteful cappuccino















Quaint European style café in the heart of Port Dalhousie, serving the best coffee on town. Rachel and all the staff make every visit with the drive. Try the organic chocolate mocha!





Super cute little coffee shop - has excellent. Very friendly staff. The pastries are very good too, even the vegan options! I loved the upstairs patio and it's in close proximity to some shops and the merry go round / lake.










Always a great experience, excellent customer service and the coffee is second to none





Nice place good coffee





Fantastic place.





The best cafe in the area. Their regular brewed coffee is delicious. GF loved the oat milk latte. Great place in Port Dalhousie. Outdoor summer seating. Under $3 for brewed coffee and $4 to $6 for specialty drinks. The hot chocolate is amazing. Wish they had more Staff sometimes the one girl gets overwhelmed.





Delicious coffee

























Excellent coffee and friendly service, but this company fails to support customers with accessibility issues. Unusually high steps and lack of hand railings make it very difficult for safe passage. Dogs tied to the steps make it even more difficult.





Rachel out here doing God's work.





Perfect coffee nook!





There every day with Button





Excellent little coffee shop in a lovely quaint area.















Love balzac coffee shops, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere, and lovely locations. That is even before I have had my consistently tasty double espresso..a Canadian company with an appreciation for local tastes..





Good coffee a little bit pricy! It do not have much variety of pastries and sides to have with your coffee!










Great coffee, great service.





Tons of seating, really clean washroom, friendly staff. My Americano was good and the desserts are awesome.










This is the perfect place to grab a coffee in Port Dalhousie. They have large open patio spaces, and an upstairs area with tables, desks, and power outlets. The WiFi works, and it's never too packed in the afternoon. I recommend if you want a place to grab a coffee and read a book quietly.




















Coffee, cookies, chairs & wifi





Great coffee friendly service.















Really nice group of people work here, great locally roasted coffee!





Good coffee.




















Great coffee





(Translated) Catherine is a small town It is a heavenly restaurant that locals like The husband and wife do their best for their customers. The service is the best. (Original) 케서린은 소도시입니다 지역민이 좋아하늘 맛집입니다 주인부부가 손님을 위하여 최선을 다합니다.서비스 최고에요















This is a cute little cafe right by Port Dalhousie . We had Coffee Canadien ,Carrot Cake and Butter Tart. The drink was made with care and tasted good Carrot Cake was soft and but the topping was too sweet seemed frozen food product. Butter Tart tasted fine. The ambience is great and it has upstairs patio and washroom . Thr girl who took our order was friendly. The also have a great collection of whole beans which they roast themselves . There is additional seating at the back and few chairs outside. The view is nothing special as it not facing East on Lock St but the adjacent st which has nothing .The ground level patio has pretty much no view at all. The stuff seems overpriced (for being frozen out of box) .The medium drunk alone costed little over $6 and dessert $5 (frozen) for the portion which made the total over $20 . They were also out of most of the baked goods (i guess the ones they bake themseleves) we wanted so we chose the ones left . Would like to try there coffee beans in future and probably grab a drink but not baked goods.





Great and service is excellent.










This place is awesome. Make sure you stop in if you're in the area - heck make a trip just for it. The coffee is great and the staff is so friendly... plus it's locally owned and operated!










My unplanned morning ride here made my day. Definitely worth the visit. I am not a crazy coffee person, but I am sure it will be worth it for coffee fanatics!! Staff was super sweet as well.










I have loved Balzac's cafes in other cities - NOTL, Kitchener, Toronto. When I found out they were opening a new shop in Port Dalhousie I was excited. And it's lived up to my high expectations. This is the best place to pop in for a treat while at the beach. The coffee and espresso is yummy and fresh. The cookies and treat bars are decadent and delicious. There are options for vegans and gluten-free eaters. You can enjoy your treat by a window seat on the main floor, in a meeting room style area upstairs, or outside in the back. Highly recommend this cafe, and wish there were more of this quality in St. Catharines. Oh and you have to try the Latte in a Cone! So good and fun.





Great place to grab a coffee and a snack.















Great little coffee place with great staff










LOVE this special piece of coffee heaven. The barrista's are so lovely and sweet ; they make gloomy days bright and pleasant !















Balzac's is the epitome of what a coffee should be, lots of seating inside and out, and places to be social or solitary.










Super nice staff, great coffee, great location in Port Dalhousie. Walking distance to the park, lake and carousel. Cute gift ideas too. Picked up some tea towels for my mom while I was there. Nice selection of baked goods and snacks as well.





Easily the best coffee in town, great atmosphere too!





Great coffee shop in the heart of Port. Nice patio too.





Great atmosphere!





The best coffee house in the area, great staff, great coffee, great vegan options










(Translated) It is a quiet place to go for a coffee and have a good conversation (Original) Es un lugar tranquilo para ir a tomar un café y tener una buena conversación





Cute little two story cafe, perfect for people watching.





Not a bad spot for good coffee. Upstairs patio is ok for a bit of a view, but mostly during the summer months. Desserts are nothing to speak of or any other offerings. Basically it's just the coffee that's worth having.





Small but cozy????????





Great ice Mocha... ..





Love the coffee, great selection. Check out the bakes goods.










We love this place. The turkey dinner is amazing. Avoid the Greek salad





Quality coffee however too pricey for a frequent coffee drinker. Perfect as a treat!










Delicious coffee.










Quality products and matching customer service.





Cute and cozy location. Lovely baristas and a fun upstairs seating area, great for studying or a quiet chat with a friend. Balzacs roasts its beans and their roast is consistently good - I especially recommend the espresso.





An oh-so nice café in Port Dalhousie. They have tarts, cookies, and a wide variety of coffees. Upstairs is a quiet place to sit and relax! Do go!????





Hit this place up if you're itchin for some delicious baked treats and a dynamite coffee.

























Iced Cappuccino on a hot day, Mmmmm










Dark roast was excellent great patio for social distancing staff was fun.





Wonderful coffee and atmosphere!










Great coffee shop! Love the atmosphere and coffee.





Excellent choice of coffees. Organic and fairtrade options available. I enjoyed my latte very much. My favorite cafe :)










Friendly and excellent service!





Good food, a bit overpriced, but I guess it's the region. Lovely place.





(Translated) Oat milk latte and matcha are delicious (Original) Latte au lait d’avoine et matcha sont délicieux





Coffee was good, but there were only 2 or 3 places to sit and all were taken.





I love this place. It's nice, peaceful. A home like environment. Got nothing to do. Come and visit. All seasons are great.





This is my favourite balzacs location, great patio in the warmer months.








































Amazing product. Warm atmosphere. Beautiful and kind service. Highly recommended





5 star Coffee, 5 star americano, like all Balzac's cafes this one is a must stop if you are into good americano.





Great coffee and super friendly!










I loved my visit to Balzac's in Port Dalhousie. The interior décor is tastefully quaint, the service is friendly, and the coffee is delicious. Also, any café that offers spacious upstairs seating and tables for getting work done, has my vote. Although, it was a good 40 minute drive for me to get there, I'd do it again and again for all if these reasons.















Great people and service and an ebjoyable place to sit and have some coffee. Just loved it.










Great place to study or work. And coffee is also really good!!















Like all Balzac's, it's a little overpriced, but good coffee and ambience.










Comparable experience to Starbucks with a bit of a smaller menu but nicer coffee. Great patio seating and an upstairs indoor seating as well. Definitely worth a visit if you're checking out what Port has to offer or going for a date.





Great service and good coffee





Great little spot in Port Dalhousie for a coffee, staff is fun and helpful. Delicious coffee





Great atmosphere. Two levels of outdoor seating in the back. Cute inside. They even have a bowl of dog biscuits by the door on the way out.





Love this coffee shop. Have been to a few Balzacs and this one is a nice cozy place with friendly staff.




















Great coffee, always friendly.





Great coffee and great staff















Love this place, just wish it was bigger










Such a nice and cozy place <3 Staff is incredibly friendly!










Best in my mind.















This is a charming coffee house that has an extensive offering of coffees and teas as well as baked goods. The atmosphere is relaxed and the servers are very friendly. There is additional seating in a room on the second floor. During the nice weather you can take your coffee to one of their two outdoor patios! I highly recommend Balzac's, Port Dalhousie.










Super cute coffee shop. Excellent coffee and up to the standards of other Balzacs I have visited. Fantastic and kind staff, very helpful too! Only reason I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars is the parking. If you want to park for a long time or have a large vehicle (pickup or bigger) it will be very hard to park anywhere.




















Friendly service with great coffee options.





Great espresso















It was our first time there. They were super welcoming and helpful. We tried their "basic pumpkin spiced" hot bevy...and WOW WAS it NOT basic. I'm not a fan of PSL season except they put ACTUAL fresh pumpkin puree in this drink and now im HOOKED!










Weak expensive coffee.










Great service. Always good coffee.










This is one of the best cafes in all of GTA. Not only do they have great coffee taste, but also the vintage decor adds a lot to the whole experience. The patio and balcony are extremely nice to sit at. I drove almost an hour to visit this branch.





It' s got great view, amazing hot chocolate - recommended for anyone who is looking for change.





definitely best place in St.Kitts for a crafted coffee beverage. Their espresso roast is also the best bean for saeco superautomatic espresso machines





The perfect place for Port Dalhousie! A nice quiet little coffee shop with excellent espresso and delicious treats. My wife and I make walking here our Sunday morning ritual.










Lemon tart centre receded




















Good coffee and a great place to relax on a sunny day. The kids like it to.





I'd give a 5 if there was better seating in the winter. Summer outdoor seating is quaint and ample, but the winner seating is very tight, with poor acoustics. The upstairs seating is very loud and because they have a very long group table it has either a cafeteria feel or encourages VERY loud large groups. There is a small room with glass windows that they house their supplies in, I think they could make this a lovely seating area The food is good, but limited. They often run out of croissants and scones. Lots of organic selection if you're into that! All in all, it's a cute place, I love the floors, and the staff is always pleasant.





Great place for great coffee!





Very good location to study, though price points are higher





Oh my. This coffee shop was amazing. Great coffee, great other drink. Loved their biscuit and croissant. The service was also great. Highly recommend!

























Very friendly, neat environment. Stopped in for my first time and got their harvest spice and a bag of coffee beans. The coffee was delicious, can't wait to try the beans! :) will be returning to hang out in the cool atmosphere















Coming from a city where coffee shops are very good, I find Balzac's cafe the perfect shop when I'm feeling homesick. It's not Tim's and it's not your Starbucks. It's definitely better. My recommendation for coffee.










Friendly service nice patio great coffee





Love the iced chai tea latte and vegan cashew cookie










Absolutely love Balzacs, and this location has to be one of my favourites!! The staff was incredibly nice when we entered, and they had great COVID protocols and signage. As always, their coffee is excellent (had the Atwood Blend for the first time!) And the upstairs patio was very pleasant, but the main patio was even better with their mural and garden.





When it's good, it's fantastic! Unfortunately there seems to be some inconsistencies across different baristas. Occasionally I end up with two inches of foam in a large latte, which ends up equating to the small size after the foam dissipates (see photo attached-- this was with me not even taking a sip of the drink). The flavor of the coffee and the chai tea latte also seems to change (watered down, strong, etc). I think it's worth checking out if your in the area, but all things considered, the prices should equate to more quality and consistency.





Love this chain, and this location specifically has a nice rear patio. Great coffee, cookies, etc, with a classy decor.





Beautiful spot with lots of outdoor patio space. Delicious coffee and baked goods :)





Awesome place. Had my first date there with my Gf





Amazing product. Warm atmosphere. Beautiful and kind service. Highly recommended





Great coffee, very pleasant staff.










Established coffee roaster and cafe that is nicely housed in Port Dalhousie in this location. Coffee, baked goods and coffee merch all available.





I would totally recommend this place to anyone i loved the coffee





Cute cafe with friendly staffs. Very clean inside. Nice place to stop by for a good cup of coffee. Balzac cafes are one of the most popular cafes to all the tourists from overseas.










Whenever I am feeling sick, I stop into Balzacs for their citro-booster. Instant boost of energy and gets me back on my feet in no time. Friendly staff and intimate location. Great spot!





They have an amazing mocha, I'd definitely go time and time again





Great place to pickup your morning coffee and now, breakfast sandwich too! Always a friendly face in these doors










Amazing coffee chain, Friendly staff, great service, great location, and to die for products.










Beautiful building, amazing coffee

























Good customer service. Good coffee










Great place to grab a coffee in the morning and head up to the outdoor patio




















Fine





Good cafe





Ya buddy, this place is awesome










Great, friendly staff and a beautiful setting.





First time going today. Was amazing..best coffee in town, and absolutely amazing staff very friendly....new favorite coffee spot





Good coffee and desserts. Great decor.










Oh my gosh! They have the BEST hot chocolate I've ever tasted. The smell of rich coffee overcomes you as you walk in. Fun, friendly atmosphere. The staff were laughing and having fun at work, it felt like entertainment. I'd highly recommend this place.















As a coffee house goes, it is perfect. There is also a nice outside area





Great coffee and awesome service!





Great coffee shop.





Great friendly service and good coffee . thank you!





Great home made brew ice tea





Needs a facelift. Great staff





A cute coffee shop. They have amazing coffee, and it’s worth the price.





Great coffee















Love it here. every barista i've had knows how to pull an excellent shot of espresso. There's one woman in particular who pulls the best shots I've ever had. Wish I knew her name for this review. I'm consistently blown away by the quality. Everyone that works there is very friendly and they are quick even when it's busy. Tons of seating and the upstairs/ground level patios are a great place to relax and enjoy some local coffee. It's a 15 minute walk from my place so on a nice day it's a given that I'm going to walk down and enjoy some espresso. A++++++++





Tasty coffee, tea, cookies. Open terrace, non crowded










Very lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty lattee! I'll be back for sure!










Ambience is really good Good use of the place really like it





(Translated) I'm coming (Original) J'arrive










Great coffee, great atmosphere





Great coffee, great atmosphere





Very good coffee. A bit overshadowed by 416 Coffee these days.










Great coffee and atmosphere!





Live in Port Dalhousie. Come in weekly before COVID. Staff friendly coffee ok. Pricey. Food not made onsite. I am a full time single parent, working and have a small business making personal care products. Staff took down my 4x6 ad I posted on the pin board. Thanks for supporting small ethical and local.















Great coffee and great atmosphere!





Amazing place





A very cute little cafe. It's perfect for a little meeting, casual get together, or to do homework. All the power outlets upstairs are fantastic!! There's plenty of space, a great variety of drinks and small treats and snacks, and the staff are all very friendly. Port Dalhousie has been going down hill in recent years, this place helps to remind you why it is a wonderful place.





Love the coffee and breakfast options.








































I had a great experience here. The barista was very friendly and professional. I had their winter blend which is amazing. I will definitely come back.





It was okay. I think pastries are fresher in the morning but if you go in the evening the pastries are a bit stale. The air conditioning was way too cold. It was like a freezer.










Very god coffee.





Good coffee, friendly staff.





Good coffee and friendly employees!















Have always enjoyed Balzacs, nice to have one close to home. If it wasn't,but would be worth the drive.





I love your coffee so much. So smooth and delicious... I would love to see some dark organic coffee though! Brittany took care of us and was so very friendly and helpful! I will definitely be back. Thanks again




















Americano made to perfection!










Great coffee with so many good options, accessibility is good but can be improved upon, love the environmentally conscious hardware including compostable plastic single use straws










Really delicious, flavourful coffee. Wide selection and friendly, helpful staff





Very friendly people????quick service





Love the coffee, love the baked goods. Everything is great and the vibes are great as well!





Fast, friendly.





Cafe Canadien with maple.syrop is amazing! Friendly staff. Should stay open an hour later though.





Coffees are good but the selection of food is limited, they have nice outdoor patio










Coffee was excellent, but baked goods are disgusting. $4.50 for a blondie that was a brick of wet, flavourless, mushy flour.





Cute cafe with good coffee










Great coffee, tea and treats. It's has a nice spot upstairs to do quiet work or studying.










Cosy atmosphere, clean facilities. A lot of great options for treats and drinks. My latte was very well made and paired nicely with their chocolate chip cookie. Seating areas were tidy! Love that it has two floors - plenty of seating! I can’t wait to come back in the warmer months to enjoy the patio and view! Thank you for a great experience!










Good coffee





Always warm and friendly place with the best coffee around by far!















I love my Balzacs. Location, friendly, service, quality.





My mom loves this coffee





I stop in here every time I'm in the area. I love that there are vegan options and that I can eat off china plates and drink out of glasses when dining in. #zerowaste










Really great coffee without having to add artificial flavours. Nice selection of varieties. Quaint and cozy. Nice place to stop while walking around Port Dalhousie. Give it a try.

























Good drinks and good selection of food. The upstairs is so nice!










Good location right on the river




















Good atmosphere great coffee










Great coffee, cozy setting





Quiet, clean and easy; very friendly service.

























Friendly staff..... best pumpkin spice latte i have had










Better then Tim Hortons coffee.





Cute but the fact that they don’t let you in to order a coffee if you are with your dog is just made me never want to go there again. Pet friendly is a must guy










Staff is friendly, and the service is fast. All their drinks are tasty, even the non-coffee ones! The raspberry hibiscus sparkling lemonade was my favourite over the summer.










It was clean and nicely done inside. Baristas were friendly. Seating outside and inside. It is not wheelchair accessible. (You have to walk up some steep stairs to get up to the seating area and washrooms)The coffee is good, they have dessert, I tried the carrot cake, you get a small piece for $4.70. Also it's not baked in store just the frozen boxed stuff. Overall experience was ok, no music playing inside for back ground noise we sat inside up stairs, it was echoing a bit. I think next time I'd like to sit outside on the upstairs patio instead weather permitting.





The best coffee on the planet hands down!





My favorite place to go when in Ontario.





First- delicious muffin. Would go back for that alone. But more impressive was the young lady who overheard me say that I was going to the washroom which is upstairs. She observed that I use a cane and offered me the option of using the staff washroom. Her kindness was appreciated.





Cute place. Lots of seating indoors and enough outside. Good service. Not amazing coffee. But decent!





Fantastic coffee shop with very friendly staff, excellent coffee options and being located in Port Dalhousie, it's a great spot to grab a coffee and then stroll down to the beach and relax.










Great latte.

























Has good hours, Friendly staff.





Best coffee shop in the NW end of St. Kitts and the Port Dalhousie area. Lots of seating, free internet, clean place, and great, friendly staff. I wish hours were 24/7 because I would be here all the time. Really nice in the summer with an outdoor patio and cozy in the winter.





10/10















Cute place to have coffee & some sweets.















Made to order coffee at its best.

























Always find the staff friendly and helpful. Thanks for always making our visit pleasant. Great coffee and warm atmosphere. Worth a visit!!





Very friendly staff, amazing coffee, yummy treats, such a nice atmosphere. My favorite place to get my iced mochas ????





Poor customer service and they violate human rights. I was denied service because I have a mask Exemption. Lady at the front said she couldn’t help, it was “store policy”. They’re policy doesn’t abolish our charter rights and freedoms. What a shame!





Great place





The coffee is great and the patio very quiet and relaxing.





Great