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Balzac's Coffee The very first Balzac’s was opened in 1996 in this delightful city, revered the world over for its classical theatre at The Stratford Festival.
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The very first Balzac’s was opened in 1996 in this delightful city, revered the world over for its classical theatre at The Stratford Festival and its renowned Stratford Chefs School.

‘All the world is a stage’ when seen through Balzac’s Ontario Street picture window, which offers glimpses of actors hurrying to rehearsals, visitors on their way to curtain call, and an assortment of local characters.

We’ve hosted a lot of firsts. First days of university, first dates, first “shall we do this again?” Then a few of you c...
10/19/2026

We’ve hosted a lot of firsts. First days of university, first dates, first “shall we do this again?” Then a few of you came back with a ring and a photographer. And some of you even came back to get married! Our Ontario coffee shops have quietly become a romance hotspot and honestly, we get it. 🥹

Where did you meet your partner? 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

Photo generously provided by Preeti and taken by the very talented Emily Waters - Ontario Wedding Photographer
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Coffee has been banned more than once, and it was rarely about the coffee. In Mecca, Istanbul, London and Paris, the peo...
10/15/2026

Coffee has been banned more than once, and it was rarely about the coffee. In Mecca, Istanbul, London and Paris, the people in charge worried about the same thing: a room full of people with their own opinions.

Swipe for a quick history of the coffeehouse as the most suspicious place in town. ☕️
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Turns out coffee wins over pretty much everything. ☕️ Canadian Coffee Brand | Women Owned Coffee Brands | Support Canadi...
10/11/2026

Turns out coffee wins over pretty much everything. ☕️
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10/05/2026

Nothing starts until we’ve had our coffee. Monday included. ☕️
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09/29/2026

When your favourite coffee shop is home for you, your friends, and family. ☕️🏠
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09/28/2026

Café Harvest is back! 🍂 We make it with real pumpkin purée, warm spices, Canadian maple syrup and espresso, so it actually tastes like fall instead of the idea of fall.
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09/23/2026

The countdown is on before iced lattes become a real choice. 🍂❄️🧊

Winter is coming.

09/22/2026

We couldn’t pick just one caramel apple drink, so we didn’t. 🍎☕️

Latte for the classicists. Chai for the spice people. C***r for the caffeine-optional. Shaken espresso for those of you with a 9am and no plans to be late to it.

Fall is here and it’s in a cup at Balzac’s. 🍂

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Home is your first place. Work is your second. The third is where community happens: cafés, libraries, barbershops, the ...
09/17/2026

Home is your first place. Work is your second. The third is where community happens: cafés, libraries, barbershops, the park bench with the good view.

Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” in 1989, and the research since has been pretty clear. Casual conversations with people you half know make us happier and more connected. Even a real chat with your barista counts.

Where’s your third place? Tell us below. We’ll try not to take it personally. 👇

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149 Ontario Street
Stratford, ON
N5A 3H1

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+15192737909

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