Weeds Cafe

I was there few days ago when passing by the area; one of my friends recommended the place to me mentioning they had great coffees; so we just dropped in, got the coffee to go.
this place looks like a cozy home, not sure though how fast the Wifi is, or how the customer service looks like; as mentioned on the other reviews, they accept cash only!
I ordered my Americano, usual drink, and to be honest if I only rate the coffee, I will give them 4+ stars; it was just the great taste, right temperature, and value was good.
Again I cannot rate the customer service or seating comfort but noticed there was a piano on the other side of the seating place and a girl was playing with his dad there; I liked the cozy atmosphere of this place in the first look.

Its a great café because its in my area, which is seriously lacking in coffee shops (that are not Tim Hortons and Starbucks). The wifi is fast, the coffee is great, and there is a big patio out front to hang out on a warm day.
Depending on the time of day, the staff can range from attentive to completely ignoring you. And cash only is kind of annoying. Peters Drive In could pull that off until recently because of their name recognition, but come on, its 2016.

What better way to cool off some piping hot coffee then with the icy glare of a thousand frozen Hells that I receive every time I walk through the door of this establishment? I’ve had one or two good experiences here, particularly with one guy who is actually uniquely kind (thought it would be a norm anyway…), but I have encountered one employee multiple times who I think is trying to get herself fired. Why would somebody act so desperately miserable all the time working at such a lovely place as this? Why would you continue to employ her after so many countless complaints on this page. If you don’t know who we’re all talking about, maybe pull some Undercover Boss sh*t and see for yourself. Absolutely insane. Probably won’t be returning until you hire a staff that actually cares about the café’s reputation. Weeds is the tragic hero of the local coffee community.

Would love to support this local coffee shop but the service isn’t very welcoming. They don’t accept cash but rather have a bank machine with high fees. Can’t say I’ll be back.

The staff… Rude.
I have been here a few times recently, on each occasion I’ve encountered the same thoughtless girl behind the counter.
I order a coffee… She takes my money… Then proceeds to walk away or talk with a co worker whilst I am standing there waiting.
The staff always looks miserable, never do they greet customers.
Am I getting to old? Are hipsters just miserable people and is it «in» right now to be rude to customers.
Coffee is ok, over priced to say the least.
Cash only? This place clearly needs to be audited by the CRA.

This is my lowest rating I’ve ever given an establishment. Two stars! Everything about this place speaks to terrible customer service: from the cash only to the uncomfortable seats to the terrible staff attitude to the wifi kicking you out every hour. I love indie cafes and I really want to like this place but the service is so damn awful every time that it takes me months to get back in there again. It’s a pity because they have decent baked goods from Sidewalk Citizen and okay tea from Mighty Leaf. I just can’t deal with the attitude. I’ve met the owner a couple of times and he’s the worst of the bunch — rude, bored, and probably the centre of the rotten attitude. Do yourself a favour and stay away.

It’s true that the staff do not appear to be very friendly. I wasn’t offered even a fraction of a smile when the cashier was taking my order and she looked so bored making my latte that I almost felt bad for ordering. I can’t understand why anyone would choose to have such a scowl, especially while working in a customer-​driven position. But The staff get quite chatty with some people. So, it could just be that this café takes a little time to warm up to, so to speak.
And the café has a great atmosphere. It was about 2pm on a weekday when I visited and almost all the tables were taken up with people working or meeting with friends. Weeds is definitely a neighbourhood meeting spot.
I enjoyed a lovely, larger than standard croissant with sliced, roasted almonds, a sprinkling of powdered sugar and a delicious marzipan filling. This is not something I have seen offered at any other café I’ve been to, so I was quite delighted with my treat.

Though the latte was tasty, it took forever to make along with the nasty, sour attitude of the lady making it. I’ll go to Second Cup, just around the corner, next time.

Just discovered this café yesterday when I was finding places to study after the library closed.
I was surprised when I walked in and found some 5 – 6 people seriously working.
The place is quite. Ideal to study and work.
I had a hot chocolate and then a coconut cake. Both were decent. Nothing to complain.
Would be great in summer as they have outdoor seating.

This place is just really underwhelming and mediocre. Cappuccino and hot chocolate were not hot (almost lukewarm actually) and it tasted like my friend’s kid who is in grade 2 could’ve made it better. I went into the place expecting it to be open till 10pm, but instead the guy behind the counter said that the internet has it wrong and they haven’t changed it yet, so had to leave at 9am.
That, and them not accepting anything besides cash is a real bummer. There’s nothing that bad about the place that makes it horrible, but it can’t even be good at being lousy.

Bland food. Expensive. But honestly, I would continue to come here if I weren’t repeatedly met by RUDE staff. I’ve even given Weeds several tries, because I live so close to them and because I thought it was possible the staff person on duty that day was just having a bad day or something. No such luck. Every staff person I’ve dealt with there has been rude, which leads me to believe that type of rude customer service attitude must filter down from the top. I’d rather walk the 10 extra steps to the Edelweiss and give them my business instead.

I want to give a great review. I really do. But when you serve me a latte with a millimeter of foam on top at a temperature so hot the milk makes a ‘blister’ on top of my coffee, I just can’t. I am sorry I waited to review as I’ve had many great experiences here. Hopefully this is a one off mistake and I’ll be able to update my opinion! It’s a cute area and they do have a lovely patio!

I finally made a point of arranging a networking meeting here because I’ve driven by so many times and wanted to check it out. Honestly, finding street parking was a challenge, as it was for the ladies I met here. It’s a busy neighborhood.
The café feels pretty low key but also feels kind of crowded. Intimate conversations cannot be had here. I didn’t eat, my London Fog tasted like any other and you must pay with cash. I had to wait to use the ladies room and I felt that there was no good place to stand. Unfortunately, there was nothing about Weeds that will draw me in for a second time.

I meet my pal/​biz partner here sometimes for meetings/​coffee/​work.
Tunes are decent but a little loud. The food is ok, there is some vegan, some raw vegan. London Fogs can come with Almond milk.
Neat paintings /​art… free wifi… parking usually sucks.

Good news! I’ve found the plugins! Well, at least a set of them. I spotted them today when I went to meet a friend for some coffee. There’s a high bistro table up against the back wall before you head into the second sitting room. Four big plugins right there… yet only one table. Grab it!
Also of note, the second sitting room. I hadn’t actually ever wandered back there… instead choosing to settle in to the obvious tables in the front room. With the coffee machine going, sometimes it can get a little noisy. The back room, however, much quieter! Albeit some strange artwork on the walls. The choice spot looks to be the lounge chairs up by the window. I didn’t do a hunt for power outlets back here.
Weeds is still cash only, but the ATM remains in place should you need it. There is also always a steady stream of people coming in and out for their coffee. This is totally a neighbourhood hangout. Oh… and did I mention the apple strudel? I had some about a month back. There was more in the pastry display case today… I refrained, but it was hard. It’s at the very least worth mentioning it to you in a review. Nice big slice. Yum.
I like Weeds. It’s laid back. Nobody’s in a rush. So if you are, well… remember they’re not. Service is prompt, but the staff are also catching up with the regulars while they work on your order. To be chastised? Nay! To be celebrated. It’s part of the charm!

Was in the neighbourhood one day and desperately seeking coffee. So my daughter and I stopped in. Parking was challenging and we ended up having to park almost 2 blocks away… I don’t mind walking but only for good coffee ;).
We entered the café and there were 2 people (together) ahead of us and 1 waiting for a coffee order. Since we were not stopping to eat just grab a cuppa joe I didn’t bother to check out the menu board. When we got to order our coffee I found out they are cash only. Yes I am taking points away for this. We live in a technology driven world and there is no reason why any business should not be on board with a debit machine. The little «cash only» signage on their cash register should be larger and more obvious so it’s seen before you get to the counter. The cash only sign on their menu board is great for those ordering off the board.
I further noted the lack of customer service from the guy taking orders. I was watching him with the 2 ladies ahead of us and he was either in a bad mood or simply not customer service driven. At one point when he should have been pouring a lady coffee as she waited he was more interested in a guy showing him his tattoo.
In the end we waited almost 10 – 15 minutes for my cappuccino to be made. The barista apologized for the wait citing they had a rush. I looked all over and couldn’t figure out where the rush was, I must have missed it. The coffee was OK, I’ve had better, I’ve had worse.
With all the great coffee joints in town I probably won’t return, but I do recommend checking it out if you are in the area, have cash on you and are in need of a coffee.

I used to drive by Weeds ALL the time when I was young, full of energy, and used what little spending money I had on alcohol (ahhh, university). Now I’m old, need caffeine to power my work days, and still spend too much on alcohol. So, I rolled into Weeds, a little too stressed out, for a work meeting.
Luckily the first item on the menu that caught my attention were the boozy coffees. Automatically a 3 star review because how many non-​restaurants will serve you a boozy coffee? Unfortunately, at 10am I’m still the responsible sort, so I passed on the booze in favor of a latte. I was there to conduct business dammit!
Beans are 49^th Parallel and my latte was smooth. Cozy atmosphere and a little off the beaten track. Food looked tasty but the pesky angel on my shoulder told me not to indulge so I savored the latte and focused on bidness.
Bottom line — definitely worth a visit, especially if you’re not inclined to be ‘responsible’ like I was. Cash only though, so plan ahead.

I’m torn on this review, there will definitely be a re-​review. Let’s go 3.5 stars.
I’ve had tons of friends talk about this place, tons of friends live by this place, and I’m not too far. Meeting a friend for coffee, figured let’s check it out.
First point, they serve booze. I’ve always said coffee shops should serve booze. And yay! Someone does.
Prices are pretty reasonable, for a green tea and beer was $ 7.50. Down fall, they only take cash. Which I find super annoying, even though I always carry cash, it’s inconvenient, as most people live from their debit cards. So take away a point.
Decent size space, we sat in the very back, as it was somewhat full. Weird lay out back there, and no music. Super downer. Especially as sound carries in that room.
Overall it was a decent experience, I’m sure I will come back.

Great to have a source for 49^th Parallel in the NW. That’s the good part. The bad part is that your baristas, including this shop’s owner, don’t know to grind the beans to order. Absolutely unacceptable. You have some of the best beans on offer in this country and you pre-​grind them. That’s why the espresso I had the last time I was there, when the owner extolled his coffee knowledge, was stale and, in a word, terrible.
Please read this review and please start grinding to order. No excuse for barista malpractice, and pregrinding is one of the very worst things you can do to espresso.

Okay, I need to downgrade my review a little after having been here a couple more times. Three reasons:
1. It’s really hot in here on a warm day.
2. The decaf espresso is consistently bitter (as I had feared it might be, based on my first time here).
3. The music is too loud for any serious reading or study.
Weeds isn’t a terrible café. It’s just not for me.