6 Best Cafeterias in Canada
Best Cafeterias in Canada
At a glance
Data updated: October 2026
- Places listed
- 7
- Average rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 1,532
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 50%
- With a website
- 67%
6 best Cafeterias in Canada compared
| Rank | Place | Score | Rating | Reviews | 5★ share |
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| #1 | River Road Café | 4.78 | 4.8 | 392 | 87% |
| #2 | Cardero Cafe | 4.69 | 4.7 | 431 | 81% |
| #3 | Fresh Choice Cafe | 4.66 | 4.7 | 72 | 82% |
| #4 | Trees Organic Coffee Davie St | 4.43 | 4.4 | 112 | 68% |
| #5 | Pallet Coffee Roasters | 4.31 | 4.3 | 381 | 57% |
| #6 | Dining Hall New College | 4.08 | 4.0 | 144 | 44% |
LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.
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How the places are rated
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★ 4.5 – 5.03 places (50%)
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★ 4.0 – 4.43 places (50%)
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★ 3.5 – 3.90 places (0%)
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★ < 3.50 places (0%)
What reviewers talk about
Share of 40 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Food45%
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Service & staff38%
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Price & value33%
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Location28%
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Atmosphere23%
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Cleanliness18%
Top Cities for Cafeteria in Canada
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Cardero Cafe
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River Road Café
Quick facts
- How many places in the “Cafeteria” category are listed in Canada?
- There are 7 places in the “Cafeteria” category in Canada on LocalGuideWorld.
- What are the 6 best places in the “Cafeteria” category in Canada?
- By LocalGuideWorld score: River Road Café, Cardero Cafe, Fresh Choice Cafe, Trees Organic Coffee Davie St, Pallet Coffee Roasters.
- Which place in the “Cafeteria” category in Canada has the highest rating?
- River Road Café, rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 392 reviews.
- Which place in the “Cafeteria” category in Canada has the most reviews?
- Cardero Cafe, with 431 reviews.
- Which place in the “Cafeteria” category in Canada is a hidden gem?
- Fresh Choice Cafe, rated 4.7 from only 72 reviews.
- What is the average rating of places in the “Cafeteria” category in Canada?
- 4.5 out of 5 on average, based on 1,848 reviews.
Reviews
Stopped here by chance after my Dr's appt and bloodwork. I hardly ever do bc I've found previous cafes overpriced for regular food. But this one surprised me when I saw "filipino breakfast"
Their longsilog didn't disappoint. Was actually better than those I've tried before. The garlic rice was sooo garlicky and so good. The server also came with a bottle of vinegar and a spoon. (Ay, salamat.)
The service was great. The atmosphere was bright and quiet since most customers take their food to go. I'm glad I decided to stop in.
It'll be another reason to make sure I keep my Dr's appts.
Their longsilog didn't disappoint. Was actually better than those I've tried before. The garlic rice was sooo garlicky and so good. The server also came with a bottle of vinegar and a spoon. (Ay, salamat.)
The service was great. The atmosphere was bright and quiet since most customers take their food to go. I'm glad I decided to stop in.
It'll be another reason to make sure I keep my Dr's appts.
Amazing owners. Highly recommend. I love their food. Definitely coming back
First visit to this Trees location, but I’ve been to many of the other locations. The space is clean and comfortable - it’s moderately-sized for downtown and wasn’t crowded around noon on a weekday while I was there. The barista was friendly. I had a veggie breakfast wrap, a slice of strawberry cheesecake (January special), and a cup of Chinese sencha. The breakfast wrap is your standard scrambled eggs wrap with a Southwest touch of black beans and peppers, with a side of spicy salsa. It was good. The strawberry cheesecake had a strong natural strawberry flavour. The texture was nice and light, this one was a bit more mousse-like than most of their cheesecakes. They use high quality tea leaves. My good impression here is consistent with the experiences I’ve had at other locations. Their food is standard cafe fare but notable for being fresh and filling. The cheesecake slices are a good size, not too dense, and all of the flavours I’ve tried so far (which is most of them) are memorable.
This place is ideal for enjoying a cup of coffee, and scrumptious sandwiches! The cajun chicken sandwich was stuffed with fresh ingredients. The servers are jolly, and super friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed, and hence perfect for starting the day! There are communal tables for collective noshing.
Trees, a chain of coffee shops found in multiple locations, unfortunately, offers coffee that is subpar and somewhat pricey. However, the food, particularly the cheesecake, is quite tasty. The atmosphere is calm, making it an ideal spot for work. I would only recommend Trees for its cakes, as the other offerings are somewhat disappointing.
Very positive experience. The barista that took my order was so friendly and made sure to put me at a table where there would be room to store the big instrument I was carrying. They were pretty busy but the assigned seating system took the stress out of finding and choosing a place to sit. Nicely designed place, both in terms of aesthetic and the layout, which fits in lots of seating but isn’t cramped.
I got the Nordic salmon toast, a walnut chocolate chip cookie, and a rooibos tea. All great! Fresh toppings and tasty dill cream cheese on the toast. The cookie was really really good, soft, buttery, chewy, packed with big chunks of chocolate. The tea, although it was just a regular brewed tea, was particularly nice too. They removed the tea leaves before giving it to me and it was brewed perfectly strong with a deep flavour.
The prep time for the food was fast enough that I was in and out in about half an hour. Will probably make a lunch stop here again.
I got the Nordic salmon toast, a walnut chocolate chip cookie, and a rooibos tea. All great! Fresh toppings and tasty dill cream cheese on the toast. The cookie was really really good, soft, buttery, chewy, packed with big chunks of chocolate. The tea, although it was just a regular brewed tea, was particularly nice too. They removed the tea leaves before giving it to me and it was brewed perfectly strong with a deep flavour.
The prep time for the food was fast enough that I was in and out in about half an hour. Will probably make a lunch stop here again.
Stopped for a muffin and latte. The space is inviting (lots of plants) and the baristas were really nice - I changed my mind twice mid-order, but they were cool about it. My iced latte (decaf, almond milk) was great, very smooth. I had a vegan blueberry passionfruit muffin. I was drawn to the muffin in the case because, seeing all the blueberries on top, I had expected a lot of berries distributed throughout too, but it turned out there were no berries inside the muffin at all. Maybe this was an intentional decision to put all the berries on top, but I could not get on board with it, it made the bottom half of the muffin very plain. I liked the vibe of the place and the coffee was great so I’d definitely give it another try, but would be a little careful about my baked good selection next time.
Lovely cafe, small but cute and affordable with wonderful taste
Dinner sucks. Pork loin is extremely tough and dry and even the gravy sauce couldn't quite hydrate it enough. The bread pudding was doughy and lacked any sweet or eggy taste to it. The rapini was overly bitter and I couldn't finish it.
Absolutely not recommended! The price is low, but it's still way too expensive. Even in prison the accommodation is surely better. You must bring everything towels, soap, toilet paper... The cleanliness and dilapidation of the rooms, bathrooms and showers is pitiful. Good luck if you are able to sleep despite the excessively noisy ventilation and the springs of the mattress piercing your back.
Beautiful and cozy coffee shop. Service was very friendly and quick. Did not enjoy the food and drink…
Mushroom Toast - bread was tough, there was a spread of hummus and an odd piece of lettuce and flavourless mushrooms. For $14+ no thank you…
Coffee - black coffee was extremely sour. Possibly the sourest I’ve ever had. Could not drink straight and had to add milk and sugar…
Mushroom Toast - bread was tough, there was a spread of hummus and an odd piece of lettuce and flavourless mushrooms. For $14+ no thank you…
Coffee - black coffee was extremely sour. Possibly the sourest I’ve ever had. Could not drink straight and had to add milk and sugar…
Cute neighborhood coffee shop/pantry, good for espressos. You can get an Americano on ice if you’re looking for something black and chilled. Friendly staff. Warm atmosphere with the regulars chatting to each other.
I like Trees (a little too much) and I go to the one on Granville street a lot because it’s close to where I live. Trees on Davie Street is another one of those coffee shops that I "usually" walk by all the time but rarely stop. However, when I do stop here it’s a good experience.
Trees Organic on Davie Street has a very Davie Street vibe. I can’t really describe it exactly, but it’s kind of a vintage vibe. Like I was having coffee in someone’s kitchen. The focus seems to be on people, rather than interior design. Which is a bold marketing decision. My pictures don't really do it justice. But if you come here you'll feel what I mean.
The staff are super friendly, so that really helps to set the tone. I like coming here because I know what to expect. In a world that is getting weirder by the day, it’s nice to have a place to go where you can feel safe and relaxed.
Wifi is good. It’s not a big coffee shop but the seating is comfy, practical, and solid. There are big bright windows up front that afford a good view of Davie Street, if you like to people watch. Wifi is good, coffee is good, and like all Trees Organic Coffee Shops the chocolate croissants and the ham & cheese croissants, are also good. I’ve never tried the wide selection of cheese cakes which they are well known for. But they seem quite popular.
Trees Organic on Davie Street has a very Davie Street vibe. I can’t really describe it exactly, but it’s kind of a vintage vibe. Like I was having coffee in someone’s kitchen. The focus seems to be on people, rather than interior design. Which is a bold marketing decision. My pictures don't really do it justice. But if you come here you'll feel what I mean.
The staff are super friendly, so that really helps to set the tone. I like coming here because I know what to expect. In a world that is getting weirder by the day, it’s nice to have a place to go where you can feel safe and relaxed.
Wifi is good. It’s not a big coffee shop but the seating is comfy, practical, and solid. There are big bright windows up front that afford a good view of Davie Street, if you like to people watch. Wifi is good, coffee is good, and like all Trees Organic Coffee Shops the chocolate croissants and the ham & cheese croissants, are also good. I’ve never tried the wide selection of cheese cakes which they are well known for. But they seem quite popular.
This place never disappoints, no matter what location I visit. The oat milk latte was perfection, the brownie was big enough to share, and the avocado toast was exceptionally crafted. Thank you for another lovely experience, Pallet Coffee Roasters!
Such a wonderful place. A real treasure. Wish we had more small, character shops like this. Great coffee and all kinds of Latin American staples for sale too! Sandwiches look fabulous too, so will be back to try one.
Hidden gem in Scarborough. Bangsilog ( marinated milk fish with garlic fried rice), regular Canadian sausage & egg breakfast. Coffee is good too. Excellent service.
Location is good! Close to Chinatown. Lots of restaurants there. You got a single room for about 50 CAD. Toilet was a bit far from my room. It was clean. The shared kitchen was a mess. The staff were ok
Very bright and spacious coffee place!
Good coffee and wide range of food for a coffee shop.
Note: kitchen works only until 2pm.
Not all tables are “laptop-friendly”, would not recommend for long hours of work.
Staff was not very friendly, though.
Good coffee and wide range of food for a coffee shop.
Note: kitchen works only until 2pm.
Not all tables are “laptop-friendly”, would not recommend for long hours of work.
Staff was not very friendly, though.