The Elm Cafe — Restaurant in Ontario

Came back to edit my response to this 5 star to 2. Stood there for just under 30 minutes. Watched customers get served after me, 8 of them to be exact. They came, got served, drank and ate, and left. The barista knew I was there. She saw me waiting. Apparently I don't fit in enough to be served like the others? I had to speak up, which was embarrassing, unbecoming and belittling. I'm just not cool enough to come back to this place, which sucks because before today I thought I got good vibes out of this cafe. Don't come here if you're not cool enough or else expect to get bad service.

I'm still livid about this experience. Customers looked at me as if I was the asshole, I wasn't going to explain to them how I waited and watched other customers come and go. The barista should have asked me, instead of watching me standing there. I was going to stick around and read and relax. Nope. And it's not like I didn't tip. I tipped really well. I feel like throwing away the coffee and asking for my money back. That's how pissed I am.

Fifteen minutes after the fact, I am hoping I can go back and delete this comment and chill. But I still feel like exposing the experience to everyone. And yes I feel like I sound like an overly entitled customer. And I don't want to be. I usually make fun of bad experiences but this was directed at me. For just short of half an hour and 8 customers after me, yeah, don't come here. They didn't even offer me anything for the bad experience. It was just a "sowwy your feelings were but hurt, seee you later." Just a spite in my face as I left. Service is...

I've been a huge fan of Elm Cafe, ever since I discovered them a few years ago.

I'm a wedding photographer, and I love to meet with clients for consultations in cute little spots that are close to their place.

Elm street on the East end just happened to be the best place to do that!

After that, it became my frequent spot for any casual business meeting. It is cosy, super stocked with delicious cookies and pastries, sandwiches and other items... the cappuccinos are to die for... and there's usually local artist's art hanging on the walls.

Logan (the owner) is incredibly community oriented, which I love. It shows all over her amazing cafe.

So yeah, once the restrictions are over, I cannot wait to get back to the Elm Cafe, and I hope to see you there!

(PS I loved this place so much I went and took some photos of it, back in 2018, starring Logan and her then-baby daughter ❤️ I hope it helps to convey just how cosy and welcoming...

New to the area I decided to jump online 🤳 and see what the locals recommend for a relaxed atmospheric coffee shop.

Elm Café had the most mentions so I decided to check it out 🫡.

It's a little gem. There are 5 or so tables along the wall that sit one person comfortably if you wanted to work with a laptop. A nook area that I'm seated in, works well for a small intimate group. And an outside space for more open, perhaps louder conversations.

The cappuccino was fantastic (well done on the art!) I couldn't decide between the molasses ginger cookie or the peanut butter, so I did what any reasonable childlike adult should, and had both.

Price: A little over $11 including the $2 tip for the cappuccino ☕️ and 2 cookies 🍪

They were great with the peanut butter slightly edging ahead for the win 🏆.

Clean, friendly and cozy. Check it out if you're looking for a...