Reviews of Mahtay Café & Lounge (Night Club)

Haley Thomson

Lovely little cafe, tasty freshly prepared meals, courteous staff who gave recommendations and educated opinions of the food, easy to strike up conversation with. There's a stage space in the other room so they must have some evening entertainment from time to time. Quaintly decorated. Clean and plenty of seating. It was a very cozy place to kill time before my business in town. Will definitely go again next time I'm in town.

Donna Peters

Nice place, nice staff and cozy

Neil Barker

Excellent coffee and food, equally excellent service.

Darnell Stewart

Great lgbtq friendly cafe. Very friendly and good quality cafe items. A little pricey but its understandable for stpaul street.

Salvador Ulloa

Great selection of drinks and a decent variety of food options. Free WiFi, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. Good for studying or coffee dates! There are usually lots of events going on in the evenings, like comedy shows or open mic nights. If I had to complain about something, it would be that Mahtay is almost always crowded.

Clare Messenger

I always enjoy coming here, friendly staff who know my name and drink, vegan options and entertainment. Centrally located, what more can one ask for?

emonayman Face of St.catharines ontario on youtube

It's a dump. Also they double charged me once and were so rude about it and I promised myself I would never forgive them or give them any more of my business.

Larry Vanstone

Awesome atmosphere and a fantastic menu that suits many different dietary needs

Liz Hay

Just had the best Latte every! The cafe, food, and service at Mahtay is fantastic, and the Barista, Drake was Amazing. All the staff were really friendly, so we'll definitely be coming back before we return back home to Australia.

Justin Wood

Perfect day of and iced cappuccino! Delicious ????

Patrick

A wonderful place to hangout with friends or family after a game. You will find tasty drinks and yummy treats. Love the art they display on their walls. They change it to feature local artists, which I love!

Julie Lafontaine

Took a while to get the food, but they offered us an extra soup and dessert. The food was super tasty! As was my London fog latte.

Eric McQuiggan

Love their London Fog! So delicious. Great service and lovely environment.

Rob Gill

Great coffee and food, the community that has been built there is so amazing.

Tahmidul Islam

Pretty nice place, servers are so nice to everyone. You could play all the card games in here. Sometime they even have night show as well.

Cooking & Gardening With Char

A great cappuccino awesome atmosphere to sit and enjoy alone or chat it up with someone.

Doug P

After moving to Winnipeg, I realized that I definitely took a cool spot like Mahtay for granted. Mahtay is a super comfortable and inviting cafe with lounge furniture, great art, and delicious beverages. The staff are super friendly and it's nice that when you go you always run into someone you know. Open a location in Winnipeg please!

Logan Behrends

The Maytay café competes with many of the upscale coffee shops. Several vegan options if that is a requirement for you.

Dylan Pineo

Really love coming here. The Atmosphere is eclectic and in the summer, the patio is the place to be. Love their coffees as they're made to order. My families favourite thing is the pasta straws! Love the organic and wasteless option!

Jane Morris

A bit under staffed when I visited which made it slow but worth a visit! Yummy baked goods, well made drinks, friendly staff, and lots of seating.

Penni Ewach

Just a gem, travelled the world and Mahtay is just a rare gem of a cafe and community space.

Amanda B.

I was visiting from Toronto and found this place absolutely ideal for any occasion! Thank you guys for an amazing lunch. I had a great time with friends. Definitely recommend and will come again when at the area!

Stefan Lukaszczyk

I felt my home country cafe from this place. I don't know why but I just like here. Atmosphere is active and coffee is nice.

Chris Hanlon (Arbalister)

Really good coffee. Has a really nice atmosphere and always is fairly busy. I would recommend the ice coffee or medium roast. Has a bar/topping area that allows you to add things like cinnamon and sugar.

Micha Wuulwicce

Great ambiance! Love their big comfy chairs.

Vannessa Sarvis

Always the best food and drinks here. It’s a hipster lounge with games, music, and plants of seating. I absolutely love all the local, vegan/ vegetarian options. Even if you aren’t vegan the food is great!

David Flack

Really cute cafe! I love the atmosphere, it makes me want to just sit there, sip some tea and do some homework. I went to visit my boyfriend perform a song for a class and it had a really nice vibe. There is good parking close to it, free after 6pm!!! So that’s a bonus. It’s easy to get to and at the heart of downtown st Catherine’s. Cozy little spot!

Ksesha

Delicious vegan options and cute cafe with great drink options

Rawad Elias

Lunch

Rachel Kruitbosch

I used to love it here???? I'm hoping it will go back to how it used to be when covid is over but for now the drinks and snacks are good but something was not good about their food. Both me and my fiance couldn't eat it. It wasn't that it wasn't cooked properly because it was cooked fully. So not sure just didnt taste good ???? But if your looking for a good snack and drink it's a great place to go too.

The Kelm's

Great place for meetings, music, food and bevvies.

Cherish Ireland

Friendly staff, inspiring environment, respectful area, cool Vibe!

Rachel H

Great coffee and super friendly staff. They go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience!

Michael Dube

Fantastic hidden gem in the Downtown area. Always treated with genuine customer service. Use to visit everyday when I lived in the area.

Sean Kelly

I visited Mahtay Café & Lounge for the first time over the weekend and I absolutely loved it. I'm new to the area and found the environment extremely welcoming and inclusive. They host a variety of events, follow their social media for updates. Great choice of drinks & food I'll definitely be back :)

Kat Crow

The real deal. Go for a shin dig and willy about

Williams Family

Love Mahtay Cafe! What a great hangout for you and your pals to chat or play board games! Vegan options! Very trendy.

Audriana Burella

Great lattes, grilled cheese, and amazing staff! Love seeing shows here and hanging out

Sharaya McCollum-Brown

Great atmosphere and an excellent place to mingle and have a coffee and/or snack

Chris Quinn

Great little place. Love the tea, coffee and goodies! Also the shinnies!

Paul

Nice decor, a little vintage style, good drinks

Rachel Barnsdale

Everyone's local. Life in downtown St.Catharines has been improved by the Mahtay Cafe and the Fine Grind on James. They are true gathering places for community exchange.

Killswitch99

Great staff. Good food. Good crowd

Brandon Roberts

It's my favorite cafe in town. Great food, vibe, soundtrack, staff. No place I'd rather hang out.

Natasha Coskery

The drinks they serve are pretty great. The atmosphere is pretty cozy too.

James Moffett

The staff is great. The environment is mediocre. The coffee is decent enough. Judge for yourself, this is how I would rate it.

Jodi Leppard (Jodi)

Seems a little run down, and the furniture looks like it was picked up off the side of the road, but a good ambiance and their food is fine.

Richard Lococo

Best sandwiches, LGBTQ friendly, love love love their chi tea. Service and staff amazing.

Shereen Thompson

Great atmosphere and menu. One suggestion would be different lids for the cold drinks to avoid the paper straws because they get soggy! Otherwise great place!

Seán Callum

Very chill atmosphere. I came here to play a game of Risk with my friends, and it was a great time. Bands come and play in the evenings now and then too. They sell a variety of drinks, sandwiches, and more.

Kelly Bee

Great, chill place, no judgement, extremely friendly staff, and always doing something interesting. Also great drinks, even has alchohol ????

William Catterick

contrary to the name the barista wasn't the most knowledgeable on their Yerba maté mix but it was still really great

andrew vanderhout

Tried a Chai Latte and really impressed, took a little bit long time to receive an order.

Jarod Leutri

The vibe at Mahtay cannot be beat! Whether you're there to relax, grab a coffee and chat with friends or there to meet and work over a drink or visiting from out of town, this place is comfortable, friendly and ready to welcome you!

Mark Harrigan

Mahtay has a great atmosphere and a great menu. Lots of space to lounge and a great line up of local talent keeps me coming back!

Markie Keddy

At first glance this place looks like it could be a cool cafe downtown St. Catharines. However things change once you step past the front counter. Poor layout and lighting, bad art, and even worse coffee. It looks like the place has good equipment, but they must have no idea how to use it. The tea is so scorching hot it burns the tea bag upon insertion. I've also heard various things about a cockroach infestation. The only good thing about this place is its location.

Gord Melville

Lots of seating and decent coffee. I like that they have a big selection Of muffins and treats!

Rishabh Bhute

The ramp out front is not wheelchair friendly. I am not sure if the bathroom is wheelchair friendly or not

Philip Akkerman

Great vegan options, especially the brunch on weekends, the vegan crepes and breakfast sandwiches. Coffee is okay, lately I've noticed it coming out a bit more bitter than I like but with sugar it's better.

Warren Witlox

One of St. Catharines best kept secrets. Mahtay Café is a locals dream. Serving up some of the best coffee, food and beer. It's a must stop for anyone visiting the city. 10/10

Tiffany Asquith

Hipster bar. Cool atmosphere & lots of events including open mic night. Nice place!

Wasiq Salim

Dine in

Andrew Arkell

I don't come to St Catherines much but I did go here and I was surprised. Tasty food and decent size area. Staff were friendly. A tad pricey for what you get but overall a good place to come to relax.

Mathew Lendrum

The place was great the staff even better but the drink were average

Lindsay Gilliss

Amazing food!! Love the atmosphere.

Len Spurgeon

my favourite cafe. lots of options especially for non-dairy/vegan/gluten-free. also very friendly and fast service and nice atmosphere

Kate Baggott

went for drag brunch and while the entertainment was fantastic, the food was sub par at best and it was quite disorganized in regards to seating and actual start times.

Logjohn

The store name is clever but a bit misleading. I was really hoping for a tea menu revolving around Yerba Matte. The Matcha Latte was a good start to the morning though.

raul dudnic

Great to see such spots coming to St. Catherines. Would recommend to anyone.

Aaron Burrows

Good food. Prices went up 10 per cent January 1st

Garry Virk

This place has a super cool atmosphere and very relaxed vibez. Their drinks are great too; I would recommend the London Fog or the Chi Latte. All age groups hangout here but it's a youthful feeling place. If you're coming here to study or just to hang out or to see the live shows, you won't be disappointed.

Hunter Pines

Love this place. Great tea, great food, great atmosphere.

Alex Golebiowski

Great friendly place. Nice art display on Walls for sale. Waiters are friendly and helpful.

Shane Turner

This is a great cafe that serves a wide variety of food and drink. I like to have meetings here due to the atmosphere, it is very relaxed. My favorite is the espresso.

Serra Marinelli

I like that they have vegan and free trade options; however, the interior appears to have been assembled with furniture obtained from a bus station or thrift store. Alot of annoying "artsy types" congregate here. Poetry..... need I say more....

Pat Milland

Excellent coffee and sandwiches! Very friendly staff as well. It's a great spot to catch live music too!

Austin Holbrook

Friendly staff good customer service clean store.

Adam Sargant

Best blueberry London fog tea ever

Siddharth Pathak

Fantastic coffee and cookie was great. Service was incredible. Got the best cookie I’ve ever had for free for figuring out how a pen works. So cool, thanks!

Danny McKinnon

Nice cozy spot. Decent food and fair prices. They also have local beer on tap which is good to see

Sam Al

Website menus are completely wrong. When I asked one of the servers about it her response was that they haven’t updated their website for months. She was rude and unpleasant about it.

Kendra R

Great food and drinks, great environment, friendly staff. Would love to come back and check out the events that are held here. Washrooms needed a little bit of attention.

Rose S

Jazz night is the only reason I come here... seems cozy though.

Catherine P E

Great Blt and coffee. Great to have a local arts hang out in the downtown

Bradley Martin

The best coffee, and the staff was very accommodating letting us in before opening time. Perfect place for coffee snobs.

Bryce Dymond

Great coffee shop and atmosphere with great food too. Awesome meeting place for a coffee date with friends!

Alanna Hopper

Always love going to Mahtay. Staff are always polite, there are lots of great events and the food and drink are good.

Jansin Ozkur

Great cuppa this afternoon. They were very accommodating especially since they were about to close. But didn't rush us.

Jason Wason

Mahtay has so many functions: it's a cafe with excellent drinks, a restaurant with well-prepared food, a live music venue, and a space for a variety of events and activities. Mahtay always has a really great atmosphere with friendly patrons, which makes it a really intimate spot to meet friends and people in the community. The staff are easygoing but helpful, and as an added bonus they seem to care about reducing the amount of waste produced from cups, lids, straws, etc., which is nice to see.

Leigh Brown

Has lots of vegan and gluten free options, friendly staff, and laid back environment

Ken Wickens

I work almost next door and am super lucky as this place is amazing. I can't recommend this place more!

Harlan Tufford

They have vegan versions of all the sandwiches and some vegan baked goods too. Taste good and well priced. Good atmosphere with board games as well.

Daniel Moon

Really cool cafe that reminds me of Europe. Super friendly staff serve great local eats and local craft beer. Coffee and tea is second to none. Atmosphere is fantastic, a welcoming environment you can relax in. Live music in the summer. They always have specials on and host community events on the regular. A great place to stop for a conversation or grab a snack to go. Cozy St. Catharines at its best.

Tyler Neal

Really cute place! Pretty busy but was able to find seeting for me and my friend and our laptops. Perfect for sipping coffee and tea while getting work done. Good prices too! Highly recommend!

Fuad Odeh

I really enjoyed my time, Mahty just won another loyal customer. Great coffee, amazing team, suitable place to work and have a nice time. Can’t wait to try out all the menu. I would recommend it to all my friends. Thanks

Raine Gould

A relaxing hub for those of many tastes. Whether you just need to get out of the cold and grab a coffee or you need a quiet place to study and a bit of dinner to keep you going, Mahtay keeps you going.

Bonnie Baker

From the get go the atmosphere of really happy and friendly staff is unmistakable whether you are just running in to get a coffee on the go or sitting to enjoy everything Mahtay's has to offer. What makes this place stand out, for me, is seeing all the diversities Mahtay's offers. What this place has to offer is somewhere to gather any community. Whether just a coffee with friends or a large gathering there is always so much cool stuff happening here at any given moment from any perspective. This is a community in itself available to enrich other communities.

Jacob Moro

Service

Calvin B

A bit long in line but girlfriend is happy with her drink so 5 stars all the way

Rebecca Hindrichs

I had the iced latte and can really taste the beans rather than it being drowned out by milk. Great job! Tried the flat white, it was good, had a fruity hint to it. The iced mocha tastes exactly like an iced hot chocolate, it's not too sweet though, whcih is nice.

donna boyle

The food and drinks weren't the best. But the staff was friendly and nice.

SY PARK

Best enviroment! I love coming here and grabbing a hot drink and doing homework. Staff are awesome and super friendly. Service is great and they have a nice selection of vegan/veggie snacks and meals

Kate Gottli

Mahtay Cafe is a high quality cafe that devotes a significant amount of public space to the LGBTQ2+ community. Mahtay offers amazing baked goods, with many vegan options along with a decent bar that promotes many locally made beers and ciders.

A Sajn

Very relaxing and chill area. Food is delicious and coffee is so good. Love the decoration and design. Also many broadgames provided. Staff are very nice & polite. Highly recommend at St Paul Ave in St Catherine.????????

Ted Hannahson

Wonderful friendly and a friend to the environment. Enjoyed looking at board games the open mic and the art the covered the cafe.

Hope Neale

Great vibe! Very cool space. They gave me a free coffee!

Frankie Mulder theythem

Saturday morning jams with some incredible folk making oldtime music!! Great coffee too!!!

syerra

Great coffee, conversation, and customer service!

Colin Semple

Great spot alcohol as well as coffee! Live entertainment too.

Jasmine Olah

Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Delicious coffee. Informal, spacious place and couches to sit on.

Cole Warner

Amazing food and staff every time! All things on menu can be veganized! :)

Peter Baraniecki

Great social hotspot, but the accidental iced latte was really disappointing.

Marcus Tranquilli

Cozy and relaxing atmosphere. One of the best coffeehouses around. Great selection of food and snacks. Always has great entertainment.

Sean Marshall

Great place to see great local bands! Great sound:) Little Nerves Awesome band!!

Dennis Eveleigh

Wonderful friendly staff and my latte is always hot and delicious!

C M

This is not just your typical coffee shop, U calle it "The hipster coffee shop" they have sorta weird art all the time and that makes it unique ! London's dog tea lattes are good

Somer McIntee

The furniture is pretty run down but nevertheless cozy and well spread out. What it lacks in furniture, is more than made up by extremely friendly staff, delicious food and a casual atmosphere. They even customized a flatbread with additional veggie toppings. Worth a visit if you are in the area and cramming for some good food and service. Will I go there again? Yes for the food.

Shane St Louis

New in town and was looking for a good place to enjoy coffee and hang out, this place was exactly perfect for that!

Tristan Murray

Each time I find myself here, my experience gets better. Comfortable, community space. Today, on a Sunday at noon we had live music! This would absolutely be a regular haunt if I lived in the area! As was, a great spot to gather, and enjoy a SALTED BROWNIE and coffee before a show!

T Springer

Amazing coffee shop but also a bar with Tina of different events! Love this place!

John J Gabner

An eclectic cafe that’s pretty cozy. It’s calm and the staff are very friendly. Their food is okay.

T. S.

Mahtay is really a one of kind gem in downtown St. Catharines. There are so many different reasons to go here. If you just wanna go for a hot drink, they have some great original coffee and teas. Their food has the best options, vegan options and gluten free stuff too if you care about that kind of thing. They have this nice fun guy pizza and this other sandwich I can’t remember the name of lol they have some nice local craft beers and make some other mixed drinks. Their events are super cool too. They do a weekly open mic and host other events like poetry slams and salsa nights.

Fatima Alariki

One of the finest establishments on St. Paul St. Extremely friendly service, great music, excellent coffee, Niagara beer on tap, and a generally superb atmosphere. I come here for both personal relaxation and for business meetings.

Michael Aitken

Nice coffee, cozy place with nice environment to share a coffee or a beer

Natalia Love

Very relaxed informal and friendly cafe with numerous latees, teas and cold beverages. It is located across the street from the Performing Art Centre, and bringing your order with you to watch a performance is permitted. I enjoyed a rich black toast coffee, but there are many exotic options.

steve plews (citysnib_photos)

Chris and his staff are great, welcoming atmosphere... Oh yeah, the beverages are pretty good too!

Shelby Ryerse

Awsome pastry my nephew and little sis loved it there . we staid for hours a bit expensive but wail worth it . just writhing about makes me want to go for a Coffey whit my fam

Jordan McNaughton McCallum

Great atmosphere, great menu... great place to meet up with friends!

Sydney Eatz

Popular student drop in place. Coffee wasn't hot , scone was stale, dirty washrooms. Guess it's geared towards the students.

Gaëlle Groux

Service was great and very friendly and open mic night was a blast

Rowan Hawkins

Good coffee, excellent teas, and nice lunch options. They also serve wine and beer which is a nice touch for a cafe. Great evening events, seemingly every night of the week.

Sarah roadrunner

Menu offers daily soup and then there isn't any available.

Muriah U

Top tier cafe. Delicious food and great atmosphere. They may need to hire more people though, the barista seemed a bit stressed.

Jillian Speck

Absolutely the best place to chill in downtown St. Catharines. Fully accepting cafe so anyone who is a part of the LGBTQ community this is the place for a hangout. The staff are excellent and Chris is very helpful and gracious to provide our local group with reserved space every once in a while. The food is great and the coffee is to die for.

Lucy Colangelo

A fun cafe for live music, open mics and general snacks and drinks. I hosted a live event here and had a great experience with staff and those who frequent Mahtay.

Nathan Amar

Excellent tasting Coffee and the prices are better than Tim Hortons and obliviously Starbucks Highly recommend

Warren Buzanko

One of my favorite places in the Niagara Region. Great owner, great staff, comfortable environment. I know ill always see a bunch of people I know when I stop in for a coffee.

Victoria Cole

Liked the atmosphere and the good was great, but they were having a lot of issues with their POS and even after you made your order things felt rather disorganized coming out of the kitchen. I did want to like this place and will give it another chance, but right now would not recommend.

Ryan Beck

Friendly local Cafe making every effort to endure the current COVID catastrophe and doing a fine job of it!

Brandy M

One of the longest standing coolest places in STC, owner is the best, staff is always great, shout out to Mike and Caleb for always making me feel at home there.

BPM Recordz

Great atmosphere. Good spot to study. Coffee is okay.

Hannah B

Great atmosphere, and doubles as a small venue for a variety of performances. The food is delicious, and while can be pricey you're paying for good food and drink.

Jason Bekkering

Always a treat! Great staff. Great atmosphere.

Bobby Tran

Seating and decor could be better, staff very friendly and prices were a little high, vegan options were good

Darien Shields

Hipster place, pretty decent drinks. The staff were both talking by the food display while I waited at the cash for 5 minutes. Shortly after he was done talking, he walked past me, and went to go talk to his other colleague. I just walked out at that point. Mahtay hires self entitled people that forget they have a job. Used to come here 3 years ago before it became the cesspool of entitled youth. Shame on mahtay, really did enjoy going here but customers should not have to wait for your workers to finish on the latest work place gossip. C'mon chris.

Jonathan Feltrin

Great little spot for some coffee and snack. Small seating outside and a great mural across the street I had to add. Friendly staff.

Annie Huynh

Came for a quick stop before leaving back to toronto. It's 3min walk from the bus terminal. Great artsy vibe with friendly staff. I had the blueberry fog and oatmeal raisin cookie. The blueberry fog tasted amazing. It's London fog but with their blueberry Rooibos tea. I would categorize it into the sweet drinks section as it also contains vanilla. The oatmeal raisin is average and a bit of oily. Recommend their specialty teas/coffee for sure!

Whitley xoxo Sacco xoxo

Unique cafe offerings, live entertainment in the evenings, a great spot to meet or study during the day

Hedia B

Inside, this place is warm and welcoming for everyone. Good food, good drinks, happy staff. But if if you use a mobility device, it is going to be a challenge getting in. There is a semblance of a ramp, but no door opener, and the door is heavy. Bring a friend to open the door. The bathrooms are behind a door that has no opener so I haven't explored the stalls. The staff was helpful getting my order to a table.

RN Wagner

Great atmosphere, staff and love that they're environmentally responsible!

Janelle Reid

Friendly staff great tap selection wish more seating in stage area great performance by Lux!!

Ada Aguilar

Mahtay Cafe has such a groovy relaxed Vibe super chill for a coffee meet up with pals. Saturday mornings random band time often features ol-timers rocking their violins and guitars! ????They nail my cappuccino every time. It's great to see a casual affordable cafe hosting meetup groups of all sorts!! AND Local art for purchase! Two thumbs up highly recommended!

Sam

Great latte and amazing atmosphere. Love it.

Alessandro Zamai

Great food, relaxed and comfy atmosphere. Their evening events are a great way to get out and enjoy the culture of St. Catharines

Michael Tran

Really hipster like... If you bring ur own friends its great.. Good coffee but i wouldnt reccomend the food.. I mean its tasty but for the price u dont get much. 16$ for an apple sandwich ..

Marty Flynn

Excellent customer service at here!

Mandi Gould

Great cafe, and full marks for the graffiti :-D

Sarah Kulig

Such a welcoming place. Awesome atmosphere. Great to grab a coffee or espresso. One of few places I can have my espresso made to perfection. Fantastic selection of craft beers. Food is amazing. Can't say enough good.

Jean Leggett

Such great art work, beverages, food, and games. The staff are also very kind and helpful.

Wesley-James Robinson

Great patio out front to enjoy a morning coffee in these trying times.

Kat M

Great cafe. Serving coffee/tea as well as beer/wine. Good breakfast selection. Great scones. Live music and art.

Matt Mernagh

The owner of Mahtay, Chris, is down to earth, always looking out for customers and an all around great guy. The vibe of Mahtay is always welcoming and comfortable. They host events nearly every night that cater to all kinds of people. It makes me really happy that there is a local cafe that really cares about the St.Catharines community.

Maxim Saumure

Extremely social environment. Exceptional over the top customer service. Lots of love weekly events

Jacqueline Speck

best coffee shop downtown St.Catharines - always friendly vibes. They've always got a different arrangement of things going on within the arts and music scene, be sure to check out their calendar at the front of the cafe for events!

Meagan McKenzie

This is a small cafe in downtwon St. Catharines - it's a great place to meet people and socialize. There are high tables, low tables, armchairs, sofas, long tables. The selection of teas and coffees are great, and always a good selection of baked goods and basic food. They have a separate room where events such as concerts, readings, and performances take place.

Todd Ostaszewicz

Enjoyed a nice iced coffee on their sidewalk patio

Jessica Todd

Wonderful staff the coffee was made to order so I knew it was fresh.

Brett Whitty

Has that university coffee house feel, but is elevated but unfailingly friendly staff and delicious food and drinks. It's a neighbourhood gem.

joel smith

Lovely coffeespace. The large space is ideal for groups of people working on projects or there are spots to do your own digital work. If that's your thing. The coffee and speciality drinks are delightful. Great addition to the neighborhood.

Jordan Siroky

Great artsy, indie cafe! Lots of interesting community events always going on. And MAN, these guys know how to make a great coffee, laté or tea. Starbucks quality with a more homey (and less chain) feel. Keep it up Mahtay!

Jessa (GlamourHammour)

good food nice atmosphere , try the Tacos were very good

Jake Parrotta

This is a neat little cafe, with a good selection of coffees and teas. They have a schedule of events for pretty much every night of the week. I like to just pop in, have a coffee, and read, or work on my laptop. Haven't been to any of their evening events, but I have heard good things about several of them, from my daughter.

Rae S

Great atmosphere with plenty to do, not including the events the hold. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a casual night out with friends.

Jaci Robinson

Really great place to relax and enjoy yourself, it's also really lgbt friendly and has events on Tuesday and Wednesday!

Stefania Raimondo

A very good place to gather people and have drinks.

Ryan Cobb

Great vibe. No wonder this is still around. They do a wicked job at surpassing competitors on St. Paul Street. Keeping up to date with the latest trends, awesome customer service, and a community feel which is important for downtown St. Catharines. Great job. Also, super friendly staff ensured I got my cellphone back after I forgot it there. Very pleased.

Adam Hamilton

Love this place. Coffee is the best in town and food is always beyond expectations. Staff is great (especially Mike P !) and we love Mahtay's commitment to local art and music.

Steve K-L

You go in for coffee and they keep hitting you with more. Good food? Friendly staff? Beer on tap? Boardgames? Live events? This place has it all

Abby Mclellan

Had the best vegan sandwich here, wish I lived closer. I loved everything about this place!

Clayton Mattatall

Great coffee, drinks and events!

Jason Mikhow

Great for live music and alcoholic beverages at really reasonable prices. I saw an Outlier show there and it was Rockin!!

Eldean Ivri

Great place. Good prices. And they have healthy foods here. I had this awesome broccoli salad!

Issacc King

Watched some great bands. Not alot of beer choices though. A couple craft beers - I believe.

Dwight Egerter

If you don’t mind half the menu not being available this is a quirky place for lunch.

Mathieu

Excellent food. Friendly staff. Cool atmosphere.

Zach Voth

Beautiful, friendly atmosphere, had a great mocha. Was wonderful to see the artists in the community being supported. Plenty of space to sit with friends and spend time.

Esther Lensink

Very cozy place. Great cookie ????

Natasa Corfield

Great place for great coffee. There's always something gong on that engages the community

Alyssa Atkinson

Really cool environment, friendly staff, good coffee, nice pastries, and free WiFi. It's bigger on the inside than it seems from the outside. The staff are super friendly from the moment you walk in, until the moment you step out. The coffee is pretty good and the cookies are awesome (especially the coffee toffee chocolate cookie). The only turn off was the look/cleanliness of the washrooms. It's a cool place to kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Jessy La

i was here to charge my phone use the wifi and i got a free latte this is the place to be ????????

Jennifer Bishop

Fantastic Chriswich sandwich and sweet and crunchy salad. Cool live music venue.

Sam Jemison (Sam)

Great atmosphere. Good food and good drinks. Cozy atmosphere for relaxing and studying!

Jimmy Robert

Love this place. Staff is always pleasant, coffee is fresh and they have very unique & tasty food options- morning, afternoon. or evening

Marc Jakobs

Neat & cozy place with great coffee. Drinks cost pretty much same as starbucks but definitely worths a lot more than that. Also best brownie in the town hands down

Ls D.

Modern coffee shop that serves anything from vegan fare to alcohol. More expensive and lively than your traditional café, the hipster scene might scare off the Java purist. Road warriors looking to work here may find issues with the slow/ spotty WiFi. If you're looking for a place that does slam poetry, comedy nights, or live music, and want to drink a London Fog, then look no further.

K K

I wish i could give them ZERO for the horrible customer service. We came at 5:30, which was 30 mins before closing, and she kept telling how she had to clean and close. Even though we told her that we will be sitting in, she gave us the tea in to-go containers while other people had regular coffee and tea mugs. I don’t know how this place has so many reviews, it definitely needs a change in staff. Probably paid ratings.

Bruce Parsons

LOVE THIS PLACE! Cafe in the front bar in the back. It's a great place to chill.

Marnie Hannahson

Absolutely Wonderful! Great friendly staff and fantastic vegan food options!!!!

Crystal Carswell

Great coffee and service. Good place to meet friends and colleagues. Can be very busy. Many events.

Anita Clarke

Solid espresso and a great atmosphere. Super friendly service!

James Moate

Absolutely horrible. Nothing but hipsters and bad bland food that's overprices

Zac Jones

Introduced Maytay to 2 new friends for lunch. We were all very disappointed with our respective sandwiches. This is the 1st time I can say I was disappointed. The bread had an aftertaste, dry. My egg sandwich had very little egg in it and was boring. I expected more. Coffee, as usual was good.

Will Catterick

Mahtay is not only one of my favourite spots, it’s my favourite spot. Friendly, inclusive atmosphere, great food, and local art. Mahtay is THE SPOT for any group to hang out and have an awesome time night or day. I HIGHLY recommend any of their baked goods, which pair perfectly with their fair trade coffee. 11/10!

Jude Kamal

This just about exactly what I look for in a coffee shop and lounge: Delicious tea and coffee, beer and cocktails, food, an inviting and chill atmosphere, and plenty of places to hang out. Icing on the cake is that Mahtay has community connections, supports great causes, and displays local art. Wifi isn't great, but certainly not the worst so that's my only real complaint. Did not have the food so cannot vouch there.

Eojin Kim

This is the second time I've been to Mahtay this week... Today I met a friend for lunch and we each had a "bowl". She had the taco bowl and I had the pako bowl! Both amazing and full of veggies, too. Like, damn. Pretty filling lunch for 10$! And of course, great atmosphere and company, as usual. ????????????

Renat Bayramgalin

Great place to have meetings gatherings for bands and or just to sit and relax with a nice cup of coffee

Desiree J

This is one of my favorite places in the city to go and get coffee! My girlfriend and I made this our spot. They have big comfy couches and chairs, shelves of board games, and walls covered in local artwork that changes constantly. With live music often being played in the background, Mahtay Cafe is the perfect environment to just get lost in for hours with a friend or a good book. Love it!!!

Tae-yong Jeong

Amazing cafe. Good food and drinks. Try the peach cider. And open Mic night every Thursday starting at 8!! So much fun. Amazing atmosphere

Marie Sweeney

Great Sunday morning entertainment with the 50+ jam session

Marianne Possberg

Really comfortable, great coffee and food. They also have beer on tap. During the day it's a great place to meet friends, study or relax and read. They often have different events in the evenings. One of my favourite places in Niagara

Elyse Silverman

Their espresso isn’t my favourite... But I love their tea! They have a huge variety of flavourful, loose leaf tea! So good!

Marc Blouin

Delicious food. Great salad options. Especially if you need something other than spinach or lettuce. But still healthy options. Very relaxing place. Start you day off with good coffee, end it with a relaxing drink.

Jack Hellewell

Coffee is strong and a bit pricy at 4.64 for a medium. No small option. Wifi keeps dropping with so many antennas around. And no parking on the main streets. It is 3 to 5 dollars street or private. Both doors were open for air circulation as the day was hot. However, someone smoking by the door channel all the smoke and smell indoors. Mention to Battista, buy they brushed off as nothing 15 minutes and the smell eventually dissipated. Battista try to react, but was just too late and the smell stopped. Is a shame, this place could be better. First yime here, not sure am in town again. Wish there was a cafe rescue. Quick, get John Taffer.

Jamie Rose

Amazing cafe! Friendly staff and great atmosphere! Always great fresh food, the kitchen sink cookie is a must try!

Laurie Wickabrod

Great selection of food, awesome community hub! Various options for drinks as well including alcoholic beverages.

SylvanwoodStudio

I've been going to Mahtay cafe for almost a year. Filling the loyalty card up each time till I get that free coffee. Great people work here, I've gotten a chance to get to know some of them on a personal level. Pro: Environment,daily events, community and promotion, good coffee and options(pasta stir sticks), support local talent Con: Sticky tables, poor maintenance of furniture and local amenities, pricey food, customer recolonize for suggestion

Todd Brunhoff

Best Cafe in St Catharines, no contest. Great people!

Jennifer Galipeau

So much fun! Check out Thursdays open Mic night!

Leanne Wilton

Overall, I really like this place as it has good coffee and a great atmosphere that makes you feel as it's your hangout place to invite friends to enjoy their company with good coffee and some good craft beers. It feels like they're really part of the community. They have a few vegan options, a couple selective baked goods, and maybe one of the best homemade soups I've ever had, which it is too bad it was only a special of the day.. This is not corporate style coffee shop and that is a good thing as I have seen a few comments that slack the service. I have to say I've been here quite a few times since it's a local place to me and I find the service is pretty good overall, occasionally it happens like any other place, they get busy and things happen like the last time we were there (take out breakfast) they actually forgot to put our order in to the kitchen. But, the staff is friendly, this is why I still go to these places when things happen sometimes (it becomes a problem when it's consistent which I have not found at this place). The reason I'm not giving it a five-star is what they call "Best Vegan Breakfast Sandwich In Town". I guess technically it could be if there's no other tofu sandwich in town, lol. My wife and I make these every weekend, I get the fact that we make it tailored to our taste, but that is where lays the problem. The sandwich was pretty tasteless and not very much tofu , specially for the price, so overall the sandwich really needs some work. I will try it again for the reasons I mentioned above as things happen and maybe a bad day, I will adjust my rating if the sandwich turns out to be pretty good. Overall I highly recommend this place.

Jessica C Turner

Great place to come and hang out, has a great atmosphere! A lot of people seem to come here and study, but it offers so much besides a study environment. The food and beverages are fantastic, haven't tried anything other than the cafe, but everything looks and smells great! I would recommend coming here to anyone, and I'll definitely be coming back again!

Jason Daniels

Casual, welcoming, low-key, social...there are too many pluses to list. Awesome world-fusion tasty choices and both healthy or decadently luscious beverages to choose between. Changing art displays as well as games for sharing and free WiFi. A really great place to destress, unwind and gear down.

Jake Laviolette

I paid $6 for a medium vanilla latte and it was way too sweet. It tastes similar to a french vanilla from Tim's. It was not to my taste but they use compostable cups which is a plus.

Sally Anne

Always love Mahtay, except when writing a review and auto correct changes Mahtay to Mayday

Ji Sharp

I love this place: first for how amazingly they are environmentally conscious, next for the amazing atmosphere, then for the great service, then the amazing edibles (food and sweets). Everything is just amazing. I’m a tea drinker so i wish their teas were better/stronger but since they are awesome in any other way, I’m not gonna take stars away. They truly deserve 6 stars!

mergitur Wilhelm

TLDR: Fantastic and unique atmosphere, high quality hot and cold beverage selection, lots of unique events, decent food. One of the most unique and cozy little cafes I've ever had the pleasure to come across. Need a wonderfully little atmosphere to sit down and enjoy some downtime with the accompaniment of fine hot beverages and a selection of healthier pastries? How about the desire to go out and see an improvement show in the middle of this? Or a live band? Or an art exhibition? Depending on the time Mahtay really can offer it all and I highly recommend checking out their calendar for events that may interest you in particular. The biggest hold-up I have from a 5-star review is while the atmosphere and drinks have always been lovely I've never been overly impressed by their gold offerings or quality. It's not bad, but it's nothing to write home about.

Jennifer Rusk-Medland

Always fresh, fast and friendly staff

Matias Cazal

Gritty, community coffee shop. Nothing pretentious about the space, staff or clientele. Great variety of different work spaces.

Ryan Hagar

It's a really really great place in so many respects. Their drinks are awesome and fairly cheap, but their food is not as cheap. Sometimes the music being too loud might get irritating.

Dani Musse

Meal type

Christopher Ross (rossgiftscom)

Great food and love that there's a community room that's available for Large group meetings!

Biggs “redrobin444” Chacha

I like this place is a quiet one, you can walk in, order your drink amd foods, sit down and relax... personnel there is polite and efficient. Retro decoration is interesting and they have events all week long. The only thing I would improve is their games are incomplete :( they're missing pieces and I couldn't play jenga last time I was there.

Wayne Yurkiw

The ambience of the place is really neat! The prices for beer is high and the only beer available is "craft". The people who work there are really friendly and down to earth!

Garrett MacNeill

A warm friendly place. Food is super fresh and tasty. The staff are excellent.

Aiden Starship

Great Staff. Friendly and Fast Service. Coffee Taste Great too. ;)

Reza

Nice place to go for a coffee or other drink ,their beer is a little expansive starting at 7 dollars but it is a larger beer . Atmosphere is laid back with tables couches and chairs . A lot of Brock students use this place for its Internet connection. So they can work and socialize at the same time

Bret Houghton

I love the vibe over there, the personnel is so nice????????

eliza

Didn't care for the atmosphere, I didnt feel very cosy. It was sort of borderline tacky. The food was talked up, but did not deliver.

Jessica Trapani

Amazing place for all walks of life! Staff are very friendly! Environment is very welcoming. They have board games to play, good food and treats, they also sell liquor as well as coffee, tea, pops, etc! Always something going on! Very inclusive as well! Come join the Wednesday "Gay Men's Meet Up" Every Wednesday from 7:30pm-Close! (also check their calender for many other great events!)

DAN DU

Mahtay has worked hard to earn its designation as an important social hub for the community, offering a casual, inclusive and welcoming place to hang out alone or with friends, and hosting an eclectic variety of group activities, local artists and live entertainment. Food and drink choices on offer are tasty, interesting, healthful and conscienceously selected and presented with an emphasis on local sourcing. The staff are friendly and you will find a variety of cozy seating options, WiFi, board games, books and newspapers, and a full bar featuring local brews, ciders and spirits. Excellent vantage point from the outdoor patio in season and centrally located right across from The PAC.

My Anh Truong

Super friendly staff and the best cold brew I’ve ever had! Definitely recommend, very cute place, lovely interior. Super affordable for a cafe as well!

pipesinto

Lovely place. You can see all type of people here. students, business people, Couples, singles, Gay, straight, non binary. You name it. Friendly feels. You can just sit there and relax after your long day. People behind the counter are nice( and cute :P), got served right on time and always the right order. This place has Zero negative energy when you walk in there, you will feel like you belong there :)

Kylie Boyd

Very enjoyable, great food and drinks! Mushroom soup is definitely recommended.

Jennifer Munday

The ambience is nice but not a great place for food

Caleb Booker

Cozy coffee shop. Very interesting place. The brownies are the best!

An Nguyen

Good place to go to sit and relax prior to Ice Dog game.

Dick Passmore

Friendly staff, warm environment, delicious food and there's always something going on. Definitely a go to spot if you dont like chains and want to get to know st.catharines. Their chicken bacon sandwich with apple chutney is SO good!

Julian Disabatino

Cute shop with lots of space to sit. Great tea selection

Haley Nemcko

The moment I walked into the space I loved the vibe. The staff are just the best! So friendly! They are great with their customer service and efficiency. I was able to create art for the first time in years! Definitely a place to hit if your in town

Anna Taylor

Great coffee and work atmosphere. Mahtay was my go-to spot when I lived in St Catharines.

Hao Huang

Coffee is ok. I have not eaten here. Cute little place to sit and chat. Staff are super friendly!

Kristina Elkins

Nice hangout & relaxing spot in downtown St Catharines. Not too quiet nor too loud. Good spot to just get away from outside and just relax to yourself sipping on a beverage. The loose leaf tea they offered were very tasty and interesting. Would be nice to get my hands on them now to be honest! The place isn't the cleanest place (especially the washroom...) but it probably wouldn't bother most people.

Graham M (G)

I was excited to try out this cafe fr their positive reviews. But me and my mom didn't Enjoy their espresso shots. It taste very bitter, acidity level was too high, and had a muggy colour. We had to threw it.

子涵Christina

This cafe has introduced me to so many amazing indie musicians. It is a very welcome change from the sterility of chain cafes. The coffee is great and you can also get nice herbal teas. The music events are wonderful, although I find the demographic sometimes rather narrow (I.e. everyone in their twenties).

Alexander Preiss

Inside, it's a welcoming space for everyone. Good food, coffee, treats. A fun space to linger. But.... If you use a mobility device, there's no ramp, and no door opener. Plus, the bathrooms are down a hallway behind a door with, you guessed it, no door opener.

Kavin Jey

A big space, clean, and bright. I found it a little loud, but it's a beautiful community space with a great atmosphere.

Scott Wilmeth

Really nice and calm atmosphere, relaxed.

Brandon Stafford

Overpriced and not very tasty. A single taco is $4.42 + tax + tip. The flatbread for $9 + tax + tip is an outrage for a bit of pulled pork on what amounts to a piece of pita with sauce and cheddar cheese. Go there for the beer and free wifi, but I would avoid the food. Prices may be OK if at least it was tasty!

Rebekah Carlsson

Good coffee, tasty wide variety of food. Slightly overpriced on certain items, but still a great place to relax and enjoy life.

Janine Lagundzin

Okay. Prices were fair, but was not impressed with the food. We tried 3 different pizza's, nachos, and grilled cheese and all were okay at best.

James Smith

Very friendly staff, great atmosphere. However the quality of the drinks could be improved. Coffee, tea, wine all need improvements. Desserts are delicious.

Jasmine Simpson

Even with some faults in our orders on both days eating there, the staff are all incredibly friendly, polite and accomodating. There is a nice diverse selection for everyone, with fresh ingredients from vegan, to veggie, to their specialised BLT. Desserts here are rich and flavorful. I wish I lived closer to be more of a regular.

Heather Roy

Was meeting people here for an event and really enjoyed the Funguy (mushrooms on garlic white) Pizza that I had. Their hot chocolate wasn't scalding and the large earthenware mug kept it comfortably warm for the time it took to drink it which wasn't long at all. The whipped topping did give me a Temporary Santa Stache.

Winnie Tam

Friendly staff and super delicious food! They allow their space to become a meeting ground for many different groups and foster a sense of community! Love it!

John Sweeney

One of the best chai tea lattes around, great breakfast sandwhiches, fabulous snacks and desserts. Staff is always very friendly and service is quick.

Keith Lepine

Not a huge fan of the coffee, most espresso seems to be burnt, the cappuccinos have way too much milk and foam so be sure to order it extra dry. The food seems to be pretty awful, I once ordered a bagel and it was cream cheese on a bun..... I find the whole place to be a bit over priced and over saturated, I stopped going here once I found The Brazen.

Anne Regier

Best Cafe for miles! Great coffee/food/music and people. Real asset to downtown vibe.

J.S. L

Such a cozy place, food and drinks are delicious. Staff are all so friendly. Such a great addition to st Catharines that really promotes community.

Basher Ramram

so cute! they offer such an accepting atmosphere and there are different events throughout the week like LGBT meetups and Gay Men's night. Everyone is included and no one is judgmental. The coffees are unbelievably delicious and it's a great cozy place to study or grab a drink. Always a fun time

Dr. David Wolle

Great college atmosphere. Coffee and craft beer as we as sandwiches,etc. Something scheduled nearly every night.

oscar vf

Good coffee great staff amazing space

Dann Wilson

Nice atmosphere. Great seating arrangements. Good place to hang out.

Shrikant Bangdiwala

The best cafe in St. Catharines, hands down! Love Twilight Jazz there once a month and many of the other great music events that they have in the community room. The owners are wonderful people, and the staff is always pleasant and on the ball. Definitely the go-to spot in St. Catharines.

Lauren Garbutt

Very nice to see a cafe with couches! I am very impressed by this cafe, they have a lot of tables, chairs and couches to relax with your friends and enjoy a cup of coffee. They have a lot of food options and are even licensed to serve alcohol. I saw a group of people playing strings instruments one time and they have a lot of local art on the walls. Very impressed by this cultural hotspot.

Faith Miller

Vegan options. Friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Open mic nights, live music / events. St. Catharines is lucky to have this place!

Megan Steele Lowdon

Wonderful cafe, lounge bar. The staff and management are friendly and welcoming. Extremely helpful. Food- delicious, entertainment on the night -fantastic. Will definitely be returning.

Roxxy Smith

Very casual locals' favorite cafe-bar. Occasional live music by local artists. Good selection of coffees and beer.

Spenny DaBest

Pretty cool spot. Nice selection of cafe foods - good for chilling with a few friends. They also offer some alcoholic beverages and constantly have community events going on

Christina Vandervlist

Welcoming, secure, fun, eclectic space with friendly and knowledgeable staff, interesting art, and yummy bevvies and treats!! lots of fun events always going on. Owners are especially cool!❤️ Total rad pad.

Connor Ferriday

Cozy spot, friendly and welcoming staff. Great place to connect with friends or independently study. Love the breakfast sandwiches.

jamie konyi

Super awesome atmosphere. Would love to see an app to view their entertainment schedule on

Angela Foad

I go here all the time and it is a great place to have small talk with your friends or make new memories. The events that they have here are always spectacular as well, especially the open mic night.

Judy Piche

Great atmosphere and also great employees and great vibe and lots of seating

Adam Sandler

Fun place that supports local art and artists, plus I love the option of having coffee, tea, beer, and wine in one place

Devon St. Denis - Richard

A nice casual shop with comfy seats and board games to play. The food and drinks are good! I love this place!

Janet Mills

Lovely local place with unique events, food and drinks. Absolutely recommend, but don't be expecting swank. It's very laid back and lived in.

Drew Hall

Cozy place with a artsy vibe. There's plenty of community involvement and support for fair trade brands. A bit pricey though.

Hannah Peter

Cute and large cafe in downtown St Catherine’s. This is place serves food and drinks for everyone - coffee, tea, alcohol, and vegan items. There’s a bunch of board games and large tables to hang out at. The washrooms are the only downside. They are old, cold, and could use more modern facilities. My favourites bits were the organic waste bin and pasta stir sticks. Both great ways to reduce items going into our landfills.

Gage Hilchey

Great little shop. We get a veggie order every week with some add-ons and have never been disappointed. I usually order a coffee as well to drink on the ride home, also excellent!

Alison Greaves

Great place to hangout and have a drink (alcoholic or not) they also have a great food selection. Great environment!

Emma Park

Just a great spot. Live music, great coffee and food. Check it out!

Sarah Anne

Love this place, they have the chill cafe vibe for coffee with friends and even the chill bar for some great beers. Also love coming here to see Niagara Improve, love that they embrace their community! Good food/snacks too!

Emily -Rose Fenton

Very relaxed atmosphere and the staff are incredibly welcoming.

Jean-Michel DuNiagara

Their food and coffee is excellent, staff are always helpful and it's a great place to go hang out, work, play board games, listen to music ect...

Daniel Mallette

Really great atmosphere, great staff, and awesome events everyday of the week.

Donovyn Rei

Loved the vibe, the food, and the activities. A great place to go with friends to hang out and play board games or to get a coffee and study up. Plus its LGBT friendly and they've got meetings or something happening there all the time

Ethan Ferguson

It's for hipsters but it's also the first time I had an ice coffee in an actual glass.

Catharine Rowland

Feels like you're at a friend's house , live events , LGBTQ friendly , good product

Jason Norton

Amazing food and drinks. Super chill spot to hangout, study, see local talent, and support local artists. Love the atmosphere and vibe here and there is always cool stuff going on in the evenings.

M K

Excellent coffee, laid back vibe, perfect place to just drop in and hang out

Humberto Y. Salazar Lopez

Only been there once. But reasonable prices good and expedient service friendly and welcoming staff

Samantha Woody

We've been to Mahtay Cafe and Lounge a few times with friends and it's a great place to chill, hang out, listen to music and see some cool art - A Rick Trus review

Richelle Yip

The menu is really fun and the options are fresh. The service is friendly and fast. The decoration and furniture is in rough shape which gives an impression of the place being dirty. I had a chai latte that was pretty tasteless, not hot and there was absolutely no spices in it. Based on previous reviews I was expecting a lot more excitement on the beverages than what I got.

Roy H.

Mahtay is a great place to meet friends and catch up. Whether it's for a coffee or a beer and eats. Lots of board games and community events. The only downfall is sometimes it's so packed you can't have a conversation over the noise level or worseno where to sit.

Danny Ty

Well when I say "surprise me" I didn't know I would be happily surprised. Definitely going back again :)

Audrey Smith

Omg amazing people who run this café. Very relaxing environment

Sammii Humpartzoomian

A nice place to sit down and read or to hangout with friends. Drinkable coffee, nothing great. #coffee #cafe

Geremy Massolin

Great salted caramel chocolate chip cookies. Wish there were better cold drinks. The Italian soda was mediocre.

Steven Hamm

Always love visiting this cafe. Love the vibe and the brews!

Cody Chenier

A good place to spend some time, their hot beverages are really good, just make sure to check your seat for stuck gum before you sit on it.

Jack Eihab Zaki

A superb place to go! Very glad I frequent it as much as possible for everything from the vegan, vegetarian food as well as the vast community functions they host!

Daniel Davies

Friendly staff. Great coffee and food. Nice place to study.

Carmelina Anna

Excellent food and drinks plus an atmosphere that's very welcoming :)

Allyn Luhring

Food we had was absolutely terrible, im sorry to say. But we went out of our way to go there, based on the reviews I thought it was going to be amazing.

Rob Robbins

Good coffee and fare. Great place to relax and read or meet with friends. Tables and games available as well.

Helena R.Brophy

Good service, clean washrooms. Staff member helped with a recommendation and described draught Oast beers based on palate preference. Have been going there whenever in the area and will continue to go. Downtown St. Kitts is a disaster zone right now with construction but parking is available on side streets and parkades. Don't let it deter you from the area.

Peter Wall

Very cute art cafe. The service is excellent and they have game and poetry nights and many other events.

Dianne McGinn

Great coffee! Cool little cafe with an awesome night time entertainment line up. Always something happening here.

Catherine May-Egerter

UPDATE: Recently they have added a patio and better seating options. Still a busy place, but definitely easier to find a seat! Pretty good coffee and coffee/tea-style beverages and a great selection of food for any- and everyone (dietary restrictions included!) Really artsy place, always with events going on. The only downfall to this place is that it is always so full of students and other people sitting on their laptops or with their books spread across the table that it can be impossible to find a seat, nevermind a table.

Carolyn Brown

Variety of top notch coffee's and tea menu. I tried the matte which was very authentic and interesting. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. The live music stage caught my attention and is on my list for another visit.

Ignatius Pereira

Authentic, relaxed, diverse....great food....great cider.....a real downtown experience.

Grant Pearson

A nice cafe with a myriad of loose teas, coffees responsibly-resourced, snacks, and a light-food menu. I'd go back!

Julie P

The service is not what is used to be. Was spending an afternoon in the area, stopped in for a glass of wine while getting some work done. After taking my first sip, I came to find a fly in it - ew. I went to the counter to see if the fella coule refresh said drink and he charged me again. (So one for the fly and one for the refreshment). I think I'll have my wine elsewhere. The food is meh. The environment is quite busy/ loud, and the coffee is just about average. Reasons why I continue to go - to support their community engagement. Open mic nights are interesting, too. Perhaps nice to read the paper and have an early morning coffee.

Rebecca Kawamura

Great coffee but could do better with food selection. Excellent ambiance!

Kane the Arcane

Friendly staff, great coffee. Board games, books and sort of a hippy atmosphere

Julia Hogendoorn

Always busy! Comfy environment. Lots of different types of coffee, great for coffee lovers.

danny yurkiw

Their food was delicious and well worth the price, the hospitality was perfect as well as the wait for the food. Overall a great time.

Cindy Hermiston

Amazingly comfortable space, very personal feel. Lots of events and shows make it an excellent place to meet people.

Cody Allen

Mahtay cafe is a great place to hang out, play board games, enjoy activities that are hosted every day!!

Adam Smith

AWESOMESAUCE! Quirky vibe but comfortable and PHENOMENAL service!GREAT food and drinks! LOVED IT! Drove from Waterloo for it...WILL do it again! ????????????????????????

Pia Abercromby

Awesome little Cafe downtown st catharines. Food is awesome and the espressos are the best. There's almost always something going on there, especially pre covid. Staff aswell as customers are very nice and respectful and overall very welcoming.

Curtis Snider

Loved this place, this space! Very upbeat, very young vibe even though the group I was there with was the opposite! :) *wink* Oh and great cup of coffee too! :) *hugs* JACK

John Russell

Good job on repairs, just don't Bellview him shem he tells you they will be ready

Raphael Toussaint

Two oat milk lattes which have to be the best in town. They had really great takeaway beer as well which came as a surprise, glad I got to try a range of Fairweather.

Selena Green

Absolutely love mahtay! Amazing vegan options. Love their almond milk mochas and haystacks!

Patricia Lynn

Friendly, very cozy and comfy-nothing like I've seen before. Nice events. Food and tea is great. You can keep getting warm water refills there for your tea. Food is pricey though.

Maggie Hunter

OK place for music, but the room with the stage has linoleum floors and bare walls. It badly needs some acoustic treatment. Was in audience for a klezmer orchestra performance and could hear the echoing off the walls; totally distracting.

Tim Krause

I like studying here, but I would spend much more time here if the Wifi was upgraded. My favourite food so far is their sea salt chocolate chip cookie.

Jose Tejera

Mahtay is a must if you visit or just live in the Niagara region. It's a regular hangout for my friends and I! It's a casual, comfortable place with friendly service, live music, great food and free entertainment (board games, free wi-fi, cards, etc.).

kay pee

Not impressed. The lady working the cash was quite aloof, she took her time chatting with the other employee, as the line began to appear. I even said hello, and she didn't turn around, but contiued to chat with her male coworker. I inquired about the menu, asking about tea types as it was my second time there. I'm not familiar with the menu, so I asked about the kinds of tea, and she pointed to the sign by the cash without saying anything. Then looked at me as if it was a stupid question. At this point I was debating about walking out, but decided to get a tea as my lunch break was nearly over. I got my tea and went around to the side where I asked for sugar. The girl had told me they don't have sugar, and told me everything I needed was on the counter; pink packets of artificial sweeteners, and some type of soy milk that was not refridgerated, along with natrual cream of some sort. I only wanted a packet of sugar and a bit of milk, however they do not carry it (or had any of it out upon my visit) I felt like they don't tailor to everyone's needs, and are focused only on granting the organic/gluten free/ healthy choices which is a great option, but do have OTHER stuff for people who cannot tolerate those items. I cannot handle soy, due to allergy reasons so I have to be VERY careful to what I ingest. I was hoping they maybe had almond or rice milk, given the style of place they are, but they did not. I ended up taking my tea as it was, with no milk or sugar. I dislike this cafe. I have gone here twice now, and each time I walk in I feel uncomfortable. There are young students / young adults sitting around all with their faces in their computers, phones, music, etc. No one is talking or pleasantly conversing with anyone but themselves. The staff are rude, and expect you to KNOW and already be AWARE of the menu choices, and answering any question seems to be difficult for them. The food there is quite overpriced in my opinion. My last visit I bought a brownie that was very stale, like it had been sitting in the display case for the entire day. I never bothered taking it back because it's not worth the trip back there. I'm a young adult myself, and being 25 years old, I'm not all into this hipster / alternative theme or style this cafe has. It's dreary, dimly lit and the decor is really lacking. My personal opinion: If you enjoy a friendly, welcoming, cozy environment do NOT go here. It's a popular young people hangout, and a very cold, distant setting. I will not be returning.

kyle

Love this little cafe always a comfortable place to hang out with good friends and lattes.

Caitlyn Mark

Environmental friendly, good service, and very kind

Shyrees Thompson

Good coffee, friendly staff, my favourite place to get a coffee in downtown.

Nicole M

Mahtay is a great spot. Delicious food, I recently had the vegan breakfast sandwich and it was truly delicious.

Hannah Brown

Lovely café. A community landmark that's just perfect for sitting and relaxing, or doing homework. Lots of events and live music year-round. Have a craft beer and play some board games, or try some Yerba Maté, a South American super-caffeinated hot tea in a gourd that's the café's namesake.

Gillian Mosca

Went there on a Thursday night when they have open mic event every week. They can increase the items on the menu which can make this place more desirable. Good enough for a cafe, but some addition of finger food can go good with beer or wine. The event area is good enough to hold small parties. Really liked the staff and their service. Will visit again on a open mic or other event

Kristiina M

Great balance for me, always a good crowed with good live music and somehow there's always enough space to sit and actually talk without shouting

Beth R

I miss tea latte☕ Atmosphere is really good you can see gallery as well.

Zeinah Kalati

Amazing coffee house...great drinks, food, games. Fun comfortable place that is very supportive with their community room. Have seen some fantastic performances in an intimate setting there.

Brook Ohalloran

Always great for coffee and food. Great atmosphere and events year round.

Payton Wilson

Friendly staff, wonderful service, amazing food and beverages. The ONLY shop in town (to my knowledge) that serves Yerba Maté traditionally. There is always something interesting happening at this phenominal establishment. I highly recommend Mahtay Café, good vibes all around.

Joe Dias

Always a great environment full of young adults that are enjoying the evening

Jeffery Meyer

Stopped in for lunch, they have a sandwich and salad special. Both were tasty, but the coffee was off a bit. They have some local craft beer on tap and offer growlers. A large calendar by the entrance suggests they have live music in the evenings.

Caroline E

The kitchen is dirty, would not recommend to anyone! ???????????? Overall atmosphere is nice though.

Kerri Killick

Staff is friendly, music is always good and coffee is amazing

Trishia Bond

Mahtay Cafe is a really nice place. I've been going there quite a bit lately for lattes.

Jeff Chevrier

Big couches and personality. Great place to exhibit art or perform original material.

Amanda Mason

This place is a joint and a half. I like going here alone, with my family, with a friend, or a few friends. They also accept smiles as a form of payment ... that’s affordable!

Ally Nic

Queer friendly, delicious cookies. A comfortable spot, and my favourite spot in St. Catherine's

Tarun Sainanee

This is a coffee shop with a large selection of lunch, snack and desert items available. The food is freshly made and healthy. There are frequent live music performances and other special events. It's a popular spot with the art students and theatre-going crowd. Open late. There is a separate room for some of the special events, such as choir practice. The walls display works by local artists, many available to purchase. There is free WiFi and a lounge area with couches and armchairs. Reasonable prices and a casual atmosphere.

Ashley Charlton

Great independent cafe with lots of seating, house-made treats and good coffee.

Jessica Bannerman

It was great to be able to go into my favorite barista after restrictions. Great service bar none.

Aaron Tisdelle

Good environment for those new or old to the city, always welcoming and plenty of events going on!

brandon kloda

Amazing vegan chai Latté and avocado toast!

Cel Kee

Great little spot for live music, good eats, great coffee, and wonderful service. We come down every week and it's always a great spot to study or relax and socialize.

Justin O'Reilly

What a gem. A real community Cafe with a diverse crowd and friendly atmosphere. Plus, the coffee and food is hard to beat.

Allayna Barrett

Great place but the music is sometimes strange and a bit too loud if you're looking to study

Mike Chandler

I drank Salted Caramel Latte. It was good!

Kyle Julie

Relativly expesive based upon quality, although the coffee is justified, however there is generally an over pretentious vibe of which most of the waitresses provide

Emma Shaw

Excellent service, food is good and varied. Portion sizes are big, we would share next time

Josh White

By far the best cafe in Saint Catharines, also serves lunch!

Wyn Farrow

Very comfortable and well designed cafe. Lounge area can fill up very quickly, but there is seating all throughout. Baristas also have great personality, take time making good coffee. And they also have unique specialty lattes and snacks. Some menu items can get a little pricey and stand up to Starbucks pricing, but being a local business I have no issue supporting that.

Jonas McLean

Awesome set-up fresh open great coffee,

Bobbi Kearns

All around amazing coffee, staff, food, beer and entertainment.

Lucas Zamboni

The vibe here is super cool and the drinks are always made so well. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I wouldn't want to get a coffee or pastries anywhere else in downtown St Catharines

Mike Johnson

Cool place to hang out. Great food. Always something different happening there each night.

Maxim Prokhorov

Great place with lot's of choices in specialty coffees and plus it's licensed

Erin Zhang

Great coffee also a good place to get some work done!

Meaghan Clayton

Great vegan and vegetarian menu choices, I had crepes for breakfast there one time they were the best crepes I ever had. They also have great meat selections for a meal. The ambiance is awesome, they have intimate couch settings that are private and can be romantic. Anytime I walk by there I see people working on their laptops. It's a great downtown location and their lunch menu is off the chain. Also it's very affordable and you can grab a quick muffin and drink on the fly. I highly recommend Mahtay Cafe

Matthew Holc

If you’re on the hunt for real, delicious great quality coffee then the search is over. Support local! These guys are amazing! (Also thanks for having lots of vegan options!!!)