Balzacs Coffee Roastery

If you are visiting the distillery, I highly recommend making time to visit here. There are lots of coffee and tea selections available along with many baked goods to choose from including vegan choices. Balzac's is located in a heritage building which has lots of great atmosphere. There are seats on the first floor, but make sure to check out second floor for the cool upstairs view and relaxed area. Enjoy! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan / vegetarian baked options here that will pair nicely with your coffee / tea. Parking: Paid parking is located right near the entrance.

The moment you step into Balzac's Distillery District, you're transported to a different era. The beautiful heritage building that houses the cafe is the perfect setting for enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and one of their fresh-baked goods or sweet treats. The coffee is some of the best I've ever had - it's always fresh and flavourful, and the staff know how to make a perfect cup. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. It's the perfect place to take a break from exploring the city and relax with a good book or conversation with friends. I highly recommend Balzac's Distillery District for anyone looking for an enjoyable and unique coffee experience.

Huge and gorgeous cafe in one of the corners of the Distellery district. The vibe is great and so is the customer service. Good variety of coffee and pastries. They do have vegan options as well. I love that this place can heat up the pastries. This 2 storey cafe has a very very generous seating capacity. I love the interiors. The huge frames on the wall depicts all the different location of Balzac’s, which is pretty cool. I love their gorgeous lamp. Pretty quick service. I love their winter drinks. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Latte is my favourite. They do have a washroom and drinking water corner inside. Highly recommended place to enjoy a date or friends hangout at this lovely location.

The exposed brick and high ceiling is the main reason I come here often. Oh, and it’s the only coffee shop in the area with extended hours, not to mention the staff is friendly and the place is very spacious for a downtown location. The coffee is OK. It’s a great place to chill, hangout, read, or just take a coffee break.

It is an unusual and somewhat famous coffee shop. The atmosphere is quite nice, the 2nd level seating area is rustic and cosy, however the coffee itself is quite generic and definitely overrated. Overall come for the ambiance not for the java and you'll be quite happy.Food: 4/5

I always enjoy all of the Balzac locations. They are set up with a great atmosphere and this location is no different. Whether you sit inside the historical building or outside and enjoy the sun, it's a great place to enjoy a coffee. I got a cortado and it was alright. I find the Balzac coffee to be slightly darker of a roast than I like for espresso and so it tasted quite bitter and over extracted. Not bad but nothing worth getting excited over either. Overall worth coming to sit and enjoy the atmosphere and have a nicer conversation.

One of the most beautiful coffee shops I’ve ever seen. I literally walk kilometres/miles out of my way to go there. And when there the people are super amazing as is the coffee which is my gold standard for home brew.

Very disappointed after ordering a cider and coffee for dine in. They gave the one time use waxy cups that are extremely harmful. The only reason I came here was to enjoy a cup of coffee inside a regular ceramic cup. I would otherwise never purchase a coffee if I know it comes in a way cup. And then to top it off, we see see lovely ladies upstairs drinking their drinks in regular ceramic cups. Why did we not get regular cups? Horrible. Will not be back. Go to another coffee shop in the distillery instead.

Can't visit the Distillery District without grabbing a cup of joe at Balzac's. The coffee is good, but not exceptional - that said, it's still delicious. The space and ambiance are incredible at this location though, so it's worth a visit!

Balzac is one of my favourite local spots! The staff at this branch are super welcoming and the atmosphere is quite the gem! Be sure to drop in and grab a brew!