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Coffee shop, Espresso

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The beans are roasted until they are nearly burnt - yummmm! On the days where they do their roasting, you can smell it as far away as Front & Parliament! The location is amazing - best place for a coffee date, whether it's with a friend or a lover. Also, it reminds me of Stratford (where the original Balzac's is).

It's all in the roasting of the beans.

Cafe

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I love the Distillery District in the summer. But when the weather cools down, Balzac's is a great place to stop for a warm beverage to keep you warm as you stroll through the cobblestone streets. I like the cozy inside too. If there weren't so many other great things to do in that area, it would be a great place to read a really old book.

Coffee shop ambience

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The chandelier, old brick, and open concept/high ceiling building make this coffee shop a great place to buy a "for here" coffee.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• coffee shop ambience

Terrible coffee

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If you like the smell of burnt coffee, mediocre taste & terrible service from idiots w/attitude, then balzac's is the place for you

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• terrible coffee

Coffee

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I like to write and drink coffee in the upper loft area in the Distillery District location. I’ve finished two novels there.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• coffee

Coffee shop

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In the distillery. Their cappucino is amazing and I love the chocolate stir sticks!

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• coffee shop

Coffee shop

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I love this experience, the coffee here always seems to taste a little better. My secret hideaway ;)

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• coffee shop

Cafe

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Because there's nothing like enjoying a premium cup of coffee/tea/latte in the Historic Distillery District. Don't let the closed dark painted metal door fool you - the coffee shop is open!! The organic coffee is great here, and is a great drink to sip on while you explore the different shops in the distillery district!!

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Cafe

Latte

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Very good lattes! Great flavor, never bitter.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• latte