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Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters
Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters: Cozy, welcoming coffee haven by the train—great drinks, pastries, and laid-back vibes.
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Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters: Cozy, welcoming coffee haven by the train—great drinks, pastries, and laid-back vibes.
Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters is a welcoming cafe in Kitchener near the train stations, serving hot drinks in four sizes (some like Americano only in 10 oz) and a selection of pastries. Regulars praise the cozy, wood-and-leather décor with live plants, and friendly staff. The space offers a large couch, a roomy wooden table, varied seating, a patio, and dog-friendly options for a relaxed visit.
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In-house roasted coffee beans and espresso drinks, including unique offerings like the Gibraltar (cortado), served hot and fresh.
A cozy café space with comfortable seating, serving pastries, cookies, Jamaican patties, and snacks in a plant-filled, welcoming environment.
Ample seating with Wi-Fi, including a large communal table and comfy couch, ideal for working, studying, or socializing.
Convenient for commuters with early/late hours, located next to Kitchener Station, offering quick service and to-go options.
Outdoor patio seating that welcomes dogs, providing a relaxed spot to enjoy coffee in good weather.
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Overall rating
Maddie
Great space to get some work done! Love the different seating options. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Bonus - they are dog friendly and were so welcoming to my (anxious)dog. Tried the Pistachio Croissant, it was good. Parking is limited/tricky, but it’s walkable from lots further down Victoria.
David G
It’s a very nice cafe for this location. Very large inside, and not at all what I was expecting right next to the train station. Coffee was decent, pretty good, but very impressed with the cookies and snacks they serve. A little pricey but everything is these days. Would definitely go here if around the train station, worth it when convenient.
Aswinikumar Annadatha Venkata
Very calm and aesthetically appealing place to enjoy a sip or bite or both. Enjoyed a hot black coffee with a potato chickpea Jamaican patties. Conversation with an amazing unknown gentleman who was also at the couch, trying to de-stress by slowing down his day to have a cherishing moment in life. Totally worth the visit!
Soban A
Really liked the vibe of this place! It’s a cozy spot to grab a hot coffee on a cold day and just relax for a bit. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. They serve their hot drinks in four different sizes, though some (like the Americano) only come in a 10 oz cup. I didn’t mind, since it was served piping hot, which I really appreciate because there’s nothing worse than a lukewarm coffee. The café itself has a great atmosphere. There’s a big, comfy couch right in the middle where you can sit back and enjoy your drink, plus a large wooden table that’s perfect for working or chatting with friends. I really liked the décor. it’s mostly wood and leather, with lots of live plants tucked into the corners, which gives the place a warm and lively feel. The music is mostly heard on the side with the big table, so it would be nice if they had a small speaker closer to the couch or counter area too. The patio outside is also a nice touch, with a few tables where you can sit when the weather’s good. Parking is limited, but there are a few spots where you can park for up to an hour. Overall, a cozy and welcoming café with great coffee, a chill vibe, and thoughtful details that make you want to come back.
Brian Pashley
Right next to the train station (VIA and GO), a GO Bus stop, and Victoria Street, Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters is handy to whatever mode of transportation your using! And with weekday hours of 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, they’re open to both ends of your commute! They’ve managed to make it both cozy and roomy at the same time. I haven’t seen it crowded, but all three times I’ve been there this month, the flow has been constant. Lots of staff and tons of awesome pastries keep things moving! When I noted the absence of “Cortado” on the drink list, the Smile Tiger reply was, “Ah! No worries, we call it a Gibraltar!” Served in a chunky Gibraltar glass, their Cortado was consistently smooth across my three visits! This morning, I had one with a warmed up Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Pinwheel! Yuuummm!
