Coffee shops and cafés are where downtownees meet, create, and innovate. Great eats, baked goods, and excellent coffee can be found across DTK. Find a coffee shop or bakery near you.
To see which spots accept Downtown Dollars and for the complete list of everything downtown, check out the Guide to Downtown Kitchener.
On top of excellent coffee, the atmosphere of Balzac's is warm and welcoming to sit in an enjoy.
A family run coffee shop/bar serving espressos and Balkan dishes.
The spot for great vegan eats. Fresh, local, and organically sourced ingredients.
Award-winning bakery for cupcakes, cakes, cookies and more.
Coffee, baked goods, and lunches.
Counter-serve coffeehouse chain with specialty drinks, baked goods & light eats in relaxed digs located under the historic Walper Hotel.
Coffee, donuts, meals and more.
Serving freshly roasted coffee and plant-based foods. Temporarily closed due to Covid.
Specializing in sourdough breads and handmade croissants.
Quaint hangout with thoughtfully sourced coffee & espresso drinks, pastries & gelato.
Serving traditional Portuguese baked goods handcrafted-from-scratch daily.
Hosted with the help of volunteers, enjoy affordable, vegetarian home-style meals, snacks, desserts, and fresh-roasted coffee. Temporarily closed due to Covid-19.
Independent café concept that specializes in locally roasted fair trade and organic coffee. Located in the Kitchener Market Upper Food Court.
Weirdo espresso bar serving up revelatory experiences from innovative and award winning roasters.
Grab a fresh meal or beverage on the go. Located on the southeast corner of Kitchener City Hall.
This quirky cafe features coffee & eclectic breakfast & lunch mains with vegan options.
Coming soon.
Located on the boundary line of DTK, Smile Tiger has direct-trade coffees roasted on-site and served in a hip cafe space next to the GO station.
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