Balzac's Toronto Reference Library - Reviews

The Toronto Reference Library makes better use of its space than most libraries by allowing this coffee shop inside. It is a nice touch for bibliophiles to be a...

Stopped for a coffee and ginger cookie here. The coffee was adequate, but not exceptional, tasting a little burnt. The ginger cookie was quite good, would possi...

Rich coffee and nice environment.It is located at convenient location and patrons of Toronto Reference library have easy access to the coffee shop without going...

Sort of a granola place and attracts an artistic crowd as well as everyday people. Ambience is ok but coffee is super and always consistently great. Worth a vis...

Struggling to find a decent cup of coffee in the more central part of Toronto I was relieved to find Balzac in Yorkville. After a week of mass-produced tasteles...

Located within the Toronto Reference Library, this cozy and warm spot is where I enjoyed a delicious cappuccino priced at $5.59. While a bit on the pricey side,...

The worst coffee in town. People are forced to buy it from here, since they own the place right beneath the library. Otherwise, NOBODY would bother to go there.

Nice spot to take a coffee. The staff is really kind and patient.

I really enjoy eating at Balzac's! However, I was disappointed when I tried to dine there five minutes before closing time and the staff refused to serve me. If...

The baristas appeared unhappy and were unfriendly when I declined to leave a tip on the machine. I initially thought it was a one-time occurrence, but when I re...

I've been going there for many years and have great memories of it; very good coffee, clean and comfortable with great street level views, perfect for reading o...

It was quite busy when I visited Balzac's café (Saturday afternoon), but I enjoyed my espresso with vegan brownie a lot! It was yummy. Moreover, the busy atmosp...

Totally love the atmosphere and the aroma of coffee brewing and the donuts and muffins and backed goods

UPDATE: Balzac 's reached out to me via email to resolve the customer service experience. They had a regional director visit the store and try to understand the...

Nice atmosphere, very good coffee and friendly staff!!