Café Joyeux / Joyful Coffee — Restaurant in Clarence-Rockland

I came all the way from Ottawa because of the great reviews, but unfortunately my experience wasn’t pleasant. I arrived around 3 p.m. (I knew they closed at 4), when we walked in, the girl came upstairs from the basement and walked behind the cash without uttering a word, no hello, nothing, is was pretty awkward. When we ordered everything was served to go, with no option to stay. The girl at the counter had her headphones on and her personal items ready beside her, as if she was already preparing to leave. Her attitude wasn’t friendly, and I honestly felt unwelcome — almost as if I was being rushed out. It’s a shame, because I was really looking forward to trying this place, but I don’t think I’ll be...

A friend purchased a gift card for us over the phone while we were in town visiting family. They had it ready for us at the cafe, which was wonderful. The menu is small and refined - which is what you're looking for in a cafe. They roast and sell their beans on site, which we were lucky to see and get a small demonstration from one of the people working on the coffee. Our drinks were tasty and the space is welcoming. My only critique is that we arrived only one hour after opening, and the pastry case was nearly empty. Overall, a cute little coffee shop and a hidden gem for the area. We'll be back next time we...

I went to the Café Joyeux coffee shop today and tried their latté and loved it so I bought some coffee as gifts. It’s a really nice cozy spot at 1600 Laurier St. in Rockland, ON, across the street and slightly East of the Giant Tiger. There is parking at the side. It’s a nice clean place where people wear masks. What??? There is hand sanitizer at the door, friendly owners and a couple of tables spaced well apart. They are happy and “Joyeux” to talk about coffee. A must visit spot for those living in or driving...