Balzac's Vaughan Metropolitan Centre

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.

Beautiful and clean café with such a cozy, inviting vibe! The drinks were really good—flavourful and made with care. A great spot to relax, get some work done, or catch up with friends. Definitely one of my new go-to spots in the area! 😌

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 went to this Balzac’s since it’s the only coffee place in the VMC area and I’ve loved the service and coffee in other locations before. Ordered an iced latte, and when it was ready, the barista looked me dead in the eyes and called out an iced latte, so I grabbed the drink thinking it was mine but there were other people waiting before me and it felt odd. Thankfully I asked them what the drink was (they didn’t even remember what it was) so on I waited. They should take a note out of Starbucks’ books and at least write names on the cups so customers don’t get confused. I noticed one of the baristas using their phone instead of helping the other barista make coffees. Maybe it’s how they organize their drinks? They all had a very laidback attitude with no urgency for customers. I overheard one barista say to another that they don’t want to work the register, gave a big huff and eye roll, and then they completely left the work area with a lineup of people to serve. I get it — I’ve worked service jobs, and it’s tiring, but they were really busy, and I wasn’t expecting to witness employee dissatisfaction like this. You’d think with their prices, they could afford to pay the baristas a better wage so maybe they could actually give a rats ass about their work. Anyway, after the 15 mins I was there to witness all of this, the latte tasted pretty bad. It had an almost alcohol taste to it. I’ve had plenty of coffee in my lifetime and this was NOT good. I don’t know if it was bad milk or bad coffee, but it wasn’t worth the $8.50 I paid for it. And the cup was FILLED with ice — I guess I ordered a cup of ice with a side of latte! My mistake! Attached is a photo of the “drink” after it melted. I pray that another coffee shop opens near here and shows them what good customer service and good coffee is supposed to be.

We discovered this gem while taking the subway months ago - half sweet lactose free vanilla latte is our family favourite! The croissants and breakfast sandwiches are great and more importantly the staff is incredible. When we are not having coffee at home we look forward to a great experience and this location and the team delivers - you can tell that everyone enjoys and takes pride in their work and we love it. Thank you for making our coffee experience so wonderful.

Was in this area for a work banquet & needed a quick coffee to go. This location of Balzac’s coffee was amazing & the employees were super kind too. Highly recommend the iced maple latte!☕️🫶🏼

Tried their iced coffee today—smooth, bold, and perfectly balanced. Great spot with cozy vibes and friendly staff. A solid go-to for a caffeine break!

This is a spacious balsacs location right outside the Vaughan metropolitan center Subway station. There's plenty of patio seating as well as indoor seating. The interior is very clean and the Wi-Fi is fast. So great for working. The staff were friendly and efficient. They have a variety of baked goods as well as hot and cold drinks. Highly recommend due to the convenient location and high quality Cafe goods.

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)

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.

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

*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.

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.

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

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.

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.