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Smile Tiger is my new favourite coffee! I bought my husband a gift basket for Father's Day and it just happened to include a package of "Nightmare Hippy Girl" medium/dark roast. It's so delicious, there's no going back to any other coffee. We searched them up online, discovered that orders over $50 are delivered fo free and have been drinking it ever since. This week, rather than order online, we went into the shop on Ahren Street in Kitchener. It's an interesting location by the train station on a dead end street. The inside is lovely and the staff were excellent. We bought our fresh roasted beans here and enjoyed a double chocolate muffins to boot! If you haven't tried Smile Tiger Coffee, my husband and I highly recommend it! We also enjoyed the Columbia blend and the Black Tambourine Dark Roast.
Tanya WeissenboeckTanya Weissenboeck
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While the atmosphere is very pleasant I was disappointed by the food. My hot chocolate was a good temperature and had nice presentation, for the reasonable price of around 3.50. My breakfast sandwich however was terrible. They come prewrapped and very clearly are thrown in a microwave or something similar to heat up when needed. While I understand the ease of service, at least make sure quality is still up to par. At first glance the cheese on my sandwich looked weird enough that I could barely tell whether it was cheese or some other kind of meet. Something I’m sure is from sitting in its packaging for who knows how long. Biting into the sandwich was worse. I was met with a slightly warm outside and a blatantly cold inside. I’m sure someone out there enjoys cold breakfast sandwiches but I personally don’t. What makes things worse is the sandwich was 6$ worth of disappointment. As someone who just moved very close to this coffee shop I was really looking forward to becoming a regular. Unfortunately I can say I’d much rather make a longer journey to somewhere else.
Faeron DarrellFaeron Darrell
20
I love this little gem of Kitchener. Smile Tiger has the most perfect cozy atmosphere, and I love all of the local artists on display - from musicians to poets and visual artists. There is ample seating, and I have never had issues with parking - rare for a cafe that close to downtown! Their coffee is delicious and reasonably priced, even for add-ons. I've purchased their beans in the past and was quite pleased with the coffee I got out of them. Their baristas have always been friendly, and willing to answer my five thousand questions about their fancy coffees before I order a drip coffee LMAO. Bless them. (I do order the fancier coffees sometimes!) When I think of the perfect cafe, Smile Tiger is always the first to come to mind. 11/10. Perfection.
Jessie HubickJessie Hubick
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I've passed by Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters each time I'd visit Kitchener Go but finally went in today. It's beautiful. It has a cozy rustic vibe with lots of seating that would make a great place to study or have a coffee date. I love my self some good matcha, so I came on a weekday, but there was no line, and I received my order quickly. I ordered the iced matcha latte ($6.78), and it was not as strong as I prefer. I believe you have to pay for it to be stronger, which is a first. The oatmilk was a bit watered down as well. Perhaps a richer matcha grade powder and more sweetness would make it better. Regardless, it was super cute, and I look forward to trying the coffee they specialize in and food next time!
NaviNavi
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The service at this place is quite efficient. They've always managed to serve me my coffee within 5 minutes of my train's departure. I've tried many items on the menu, and my favorites so far are the sour cherry kombucha and the lattes. Generally, all of their coffees taste great. I used to love their iced London fog, but it has recently become bland and watery, so I don't enjoy it anymore. The pretzels are a wonderful new addition to their menu, and I highly recommend them. The apple cinnamon pretzels are a must-try! The café's atmosphere is nice, but the chairs and sofas aren't comfortable for long visits. Overall, I'm a happy long-term customer and will always be glad to return to STC.
Sheida MSheida M
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This coffee shop has so much character to it. From the faint scent of wood like being in a cabin, to the warm decor. Floor to ceiling windows in the front allow for lots of natural light to fill the room. I ordered the Vietnamese Saigon, which is their take on Vietnamese coffee made with sweet condensed milk. It was delicious, just the right sweetness but still has the distinct taste of coffee that blends so perfectly together. Be warned, there isn't any tap payment other than Apple Pay, so you will need your cards with you if you don't use cash. Parking is very limited and tight, can be difficult if you drive a larger vehicle.
Melanie AirdMelanie Aird
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Nearby Attractions Of Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters
Adventure Rooms Canada | Escape Rooms Kitchener
Kitchener City Hall
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
St John's Kitchen
Relish Cooking Studio
Tiny Home Takeout
Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church
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Hexagon Studio - Design & Branding
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Basic Info
Address
100 Ahrens St W, Kitchener, ON N2H 4C3, Canada
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+1 519-208-0227
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Website
smiletigercoffee.com
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4.5
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Description
Seasonal, direct-trade coffees are roasted on-site and served hot or cold in a hip cafe space.
attractions: Adventure Rooms Canada | Escape Rooms Kitchener, Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, St John's Kitchen, Relish Cooking Studio, Tiny Home Takeout, Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Green Gables Guest House, Hexagon Studio - Design & Branding, Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada, restaurants: Kinkaku Izakaya, 271West Restaurant, The Grand Trunk Saloon, La Cucina Pizzeria Kitchener, Pepi's Pizza, Cafe Pyrus, Bobby O'Brien's, Metro Restaurant, The Guanaquita Restaurant, Ace Shawarma & Burgers
