Java Garden Cafe & Eatery - St. Jacobs, Ontario

One of the best cafes in Waterloo, with a friendly and engaging owner. The food and coffee were superb. The owner was pleasant to talk to, and he exuded a sweet and positive demeanor. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for cafes in less crowded areas

Cozy spot, with an interesting menu. Staff were incredibly friendly. They weren't interested in getting you in and out ASAP like Tim Hortons, but were more focused on the community aspect and engaging with their customers. I loved that. In a world that's fast-paced enough, their small interaction was much ... appreciated. My only critique is the pricing. The coffee was pretty good, but it was quite expensive. Read more

This is like a casual place to have anything from gourmet sandwiches to cheesecake. They also have a nice selection of coffee, non alcoholic drinks (such as flavoured sparkling water, soft drink, juice and more), tea lattes, and more. I went after church for the first time. I was ... pleasantly surprised. Everything looked homemade. The desserts are amazing. We were a party of 5 and everyone enjoyed their sandwiches also. The staff that day was very helpful and friendly. You order at the counter. I would definitely go there again. I forgot to mention the food is reasonably priced. Read more

Tried the Java Garden for the first time, I tried their soup and sandwich deal. The tomato red pepper soup was divine, and a very good sized serving, pork apple & brie great combo. What I was floored over was their freshly baked Portuguese tarts. I am a ... self claimed expert having traveled to Portugal for the original tart. I would say it is the closest I have found in the KW area. The staff was so welcoming it felt like a real neighbourhood gem. I decided to buy an additional 5 tarts to take home for company. Read more

I ordered the gluten free tomato mozzarella spinach panini and I LOVE IT! its so yum and I love how they have gluten free options. I’ve gotten their watermelon smoothie and super fruit all star smoothie, both which are very nice. It is a little on the sweet side but a ... nice kind of sweet. The owner is also super sweet. I love walking to this cafe on my daily walks plus their prices are really affordable too. Read more