Balzac's (Vaughan Metropolitan Centre)

I needed a good coffee while in Vaughan for a conference. The hotel coffee wasn’t working out. I have had Balzac before and knew the coffee was extremely good. ☕️ Firstly, if you’re planning on parking to get a coffee good luck. Parking in this area is a joke. This place is more designed for pedestrian traffic. The coffee was great as usual, but I did notice many “fruit flies” flying around the baked goods and sitting on them. 🤢Yuck! It’s in plain site and wondered why staff wouldn’t try to do something about it.

A great place for coffee, with excellent coffee and a selection of cakes. The service was very friendly, and there was plenty of seating inside and outside. The atmosphere, ambiance, and smell of the coffee were perfect.

The coffee is good at this coffee shop chain. I would only note the fact that the lids for the cups are poured into the container, which seems unhygienic to me. I took a straw. There is a high chair here for feeding children. The average latte cost $6.50.

I had such a wonderful experience at this Balzac’s! It was my first time trying their coffee, and the cookie crumble latte and almond croissant was absolutely divine. The customer service was exceptional! Mani and Husain were incredibly kind to my friends and me while we were studying, even checking in on us throughout the four hours we were there. The atmosphere was perfect: great music that wasn’t too loud, a clean space, and an overall cozy vibe. Highly recommend!

Was in the area and decide to visit this iconic coffee shop. Overall, the places designed very nice and it has a very interesting theme where it’s contemporary mixed with having a decent coffee shop. Overall the quality of Balzacs top-tier, and today was the same. I visited services as quick and accommodating with getting also a really nice brioche bun and a nice iced latte. Will definitely come back and visit again in the area. The price point is a little pricey, but you do get a very good high-quality service and beverage. I personally would come back and try the different types of ice drinks they have which are made really well. I do always wonder why there’s only one size for some things. But overall they do have a variety and options to choose from and overall design of the place is so nice.

I had such a great experience at Balzac’s Café! Mani and Husain were genuinely so sweet and kind, they kept checking in on us and made sure we had everything we needed. The service was amazing, and our coffees were made so fast without feeling rushed. The café itself was super clean and really comfortable to sit in as well as study. Such a welcoming, clean, and well-run café. Thank you Mani and Husain! We’ll definitely be back!

I love the coffee and snacks here — everything tastes great! The staff are always super friendly and welcoming, which makes it such a nice place to relax. ☕🍰✨

Staff are very attentive when I asked for recommendations and alternatives! Clean seating and side tables. Music is great! Excellent service from Alexandra and her latte art is amazing. Such a vibe from this cafe😻definitely coming here again to study!!!!!!

Great Vibe, Disappointing Espresso (from an ex-Barista) Stepped into this spot looking to grab some genuinely good coffee. As an ex-barista, I'm fussy--I hate spending money and not getting a quality product. Unfortunately, the coffee was a swing and a miss. I ordered one iced latte and one hot latte. In both drinks, the espresso was burnt. I actually watched the barista pulling the shots, and I could tell immediately. To make matters worse, the hot drink was barely a latte; it was essentially a cappuccino based on the absurd amount of foam on top. Plus, the milk itself was ruined. There's a certain temperature and texture for steaming milk, and this was clearly burnt milk that had been frothed way too aggressively. Aesthetically, the café is lovely--it's cute and a great spot to work from home. My recommendation? Skip the espresso drinks. Maybe try the matcha or a pastry instead. I definitely won't be back for the coffee.

Easy to find location which is located right beside the bus/subway terminal. Easy to grab a warm beverage to take with you while you travel or enjoy on site. Friendly staff who were able to show me their dairy free options! Very clean location! Parking is available 20 minutes free on the road or 1.25 every 20 minutes (just double check the time and days if the week in case it changes) Dessert was very fresh and served in sustainable packaging! Drink was also a delight with almond milk. Dessert with 2 12 oz drinks cost $20 but it's a more premium brand which shows with its taste (just maybe Not an everyday treat for the wallet)

*The following review is meant to be read in a heavy, slightly aggressive Irish accent* Dis entire leol town is straight out of Gilmore Goirls it is, ye. Absolutely beauuuuutiful. The oiced americano blew the roof off the gaff, an absolute belter it was ye. Mi ma got the oiced oat milk latte and she said she looooved it to bits. Fair play to the croissant as well, as it's easy to bottle a plain croissant, but dis one held it's own wit some of the finest I've had in all me travels. Me and the fam just sat in here having a good ole craic. The foive of us aren't together as often as we used to be, so these are the kind of memories I will cherish for the rest of me loife.

Bad coffee makers. Their bloody orange ice coffee is garbage. It's not even real bloody orange just a syrup. Staffs are always so missable. I don't get it

I came here every day when in Vaughan and it's great! Their coffee is good, service is quick, and it's a nice place to sit and work or study. The staff was super nice and the pricing was fair. Plus, their metro vaughan location has really good wifi.

What a beautiful cafe located in the attractive new smartVMC area in Vaughan. Really a great addition. The inside is something you'd expect to find in downtown Toronto. They have a couple patio seats as well, 3 tables to be exact. There was quite a line ahead of me and after me on a Friday morning around 11am. I decided to get an iced latte with almond milk and a shot of sugar free vanilla, along with an almond croissant. It cost me a hefty $12 but YOLO, I guess. The latte was excellent. The one pump of vanilla was just the right amount of sweetness to complement the smooth espresso. It was perfect. I dinged a star because the almond croissant was just bleh. It kinda tasted like nothing tbh lol and it was overloaded with almonds, which I wasn't a fan of. It was a little too much. Oh I also want to mention that the washroom was super clean and smelled amazing lmao. Maybe cuz it was still morning and not many people had used it yet but ya, the amazing smell stood out lol. I love they didn't add a typical Tim Hortons or Starbucks to the area. Balzac's fits in much better with the vibe of the area.

Cozy cafe with pretty decent outdoor and indoor seating options. The best part is that it is at the walking distance from the TTC station. During summers, we prefer to sip our coffee outside across the street due to the even better outdoor space. I usually am a fan of their Hot Chocolates but I recently tried White Chocolate Macadamia Latte and I really enjoyed it. The cafe offers a whole suite of baked goodies such as croissants, cookies, muffins etc which I haven't really tried to be honest. I think there's free wifi on the premises as well. I saw a few folks listening to music or working. All in all it's got everything that a coffee shop can offer.

By far one of my favourite Roasters in the GTA, now with a location in Vaughan! Grand and clean venue with friendly staff. Definitely pay them a visit.

Coffee is amazing! Service always friendly! Great location and atmosphere. Coffee / Lattes always delicious, and I prefer this over Starbucks.

Excellent staff, always kind! Always fresh items! The vibe is always great and service is always exceptional.

Need improvement on making latte, u can't tell the diff between flat white, cappuccino..... suggest order the cheapest one as they taste the same.