By rm_nyc1 on June 30, 2026 Verified by Email Balzac's Coffee Roastery

With all of the coffee shops scattered around downtown Toronto you can do much better than any of the core-city Balzac's shops. The staff is disinterested and impatient and the service is poor. Balzac's use to be a great place to pick up a coffee, but it seems to be joining the ranks of Starbucks; corporate success = diminished customer service. Try Red Rooster instead, or if you are at the Distillery District, Avro Coffee, which is great ~

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By PLNG on October 7, 2024 Verified by Email Balzac's Coffee Roastery

Probably due to high season popularity the staff is used to act like right diva’s. Bossed people around like cattle.
A straight up unpleasant experience. Coffee ok according to my friends who decided to stick even with the rudeness.
Stay away would be the best advice here!

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By Hgtravl on September 7, 2024 Verified by Email Balzac's Coffee Roastery

As a coffee shop enthusiast, I’ve been to a LOT all over the world. Let me begin by saying, Balzacs is hands down- one of the most beautiful ones I’ve been too! Located in a historic power house with bare minimum updates to keep the historic vibe, this coffee shop is STUNNING! You are literally walking into a piece of history while enjoying amazing coffee! Double win! Besides the stunning building, pieces of history & adorable upstairs dining area to overlook the first floor - they serve amazing coffee! Iced latte was great & my partner loved his oat milk hot chocolate. Come here if you love historical buildings, a chill coffee house vibe or just wanting a caffeine pick me up while venturing Toronto!

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By rileysV6421HN on September 4, 2024 Verified by Email Balzac's Coffee Roastery

Great spot for a night out with family, place was as great as the name! Drinks and snacks were delicious as always, would definitely recommend

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By KTP310 on May 8, 2024 Verified by Email Balzac's Coffee Roastery

This is a really nice cafe with stylish decor in the Distillery District. The coffee was very good and we will be taking some home.

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