Located in the heart of downtown Guelph, the Red Brick Cafe offers specialty coffee, craft beer, and live music. In 2004, Bella Krieger discovered a derelict heritage building tucked away on a small side street, a little off the beaten path of downtown Guelph.
She envisioned there the Red Brick Cafe - a place of warmth and charm that would draw in a diverse variety of people, a place where local art could hang on the walls and local musicians would shape the atmosphere with rich acoustic sounds.Bella was envisioning a place to host community events, a meeting place, a quiet work space, and a place to be inspired.
She envisioned there the Red Brick Cafe - a place of warmth and charm that would draw in a diverse variety of people, a place where local art could hang on the walls and local musicians would shape the atmosphere with rich acoustic sounds.Bella was envisioning a place to host community events, a meeting place, a quiet work space, and a place to be inspired.
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Ece K.
Jul 17, 2021
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Sam D.
Jan 06, 2020
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Nice cafe/bar with an oldie vibe taking you back 150 years. Great service. Had an espresso and muffin. There are plenty of food options going to drink options later in the day. Place is quite large fitting over 50 people. Wi-Fi tested at 16/5 and there are a few electrical power outlets. I definitely want to come back later in the day.
Vivian H.
Dec 10, 2019
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A really cute local cafe with great drinks. I've came here on two occasions and brought my sister and boyfriend, who have also enjoyed their time.
I am a great fan of their hot chocolate with whipped cream on top. The flavour is very rich and perfectly satisfies my craving, especially in the colder weather. Their brownie is a bit on the sweeter side for me so I didn't personally enjoy it as much- but having it with coffee is definitely a better pairing! Sadly I have not had the chance to try their other menu items because I always eat lunch prior to going. Perhaps I'll have to return
I am a great fan of their hot chocolate with whipped cream on top. The flavour is very rich and perfectly satisfies my craving, especially in the colder weather. Their brownie is a bit on the sweeter side for me so I didn't personally enjoy it as much- but having it with coffee is definitely a better pairing! Sadly I have not had the chance to try their other menu items because I always eat lunch prior to going. Perhaps I'll have to return
Shubhi A.
Sep 28, 2019
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Sean N.
May 18, 2019
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Gi G.
Jan 20, 2019
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No reason not to give 5 stars for Red Brick. While visiting Guelph again, I brought my laptop over to Red Brick to complete some work with a soy latte (which was perfect!). Worth noting that it seems to get busy here quite fast. I attended on a Sunday morning, just 15 minutes after opening and the front end already had just a few tables remaining. Luckily, the cafe has a large back side with lots of table room (but no laptops). There's a 2hr policy when it comes to spending time here and working away on a laptop, but as there should be! Parking is via street. Some spots right out front have
Stephanie C.
Oct 27, 2018
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Good accountable response to my first review. I'm here again a month later and in a giant line again. I've set my timer. We'll see how it goes. REVIEW UPGRADE: So I was only in line for about 10 minutes this time and, though waiting in line for more than about 5 min makes me brew a bit (coffee joke), it was well worth the wait. Great coffee AND the breakfast burrito was so delicious! It is a popular place, folks, so be prepared to wait a bit. Also, if the line winds around the front room, it is hard not to get pinned into your seats or jostled about. So sit in the other room if you
Amy M.
Jul 07, 2018
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This place is the best. It is a great place to study at, however outlets are sparse. There is a nice patio as well. Beer and wine is served and sometimes has live music nights. I believe that they don't charge extra for soy milk. Chai lattes are amazingly made. Vegan desserts are available but they can be expensive.
Eugene G.
Aug 22, 2017
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Great coffee!
I never thought I would try coffee without sugar, but that was the day for my experiment. The latte was flawless, and actually tasted wonderful, without anything added.
I did not try any of the food or pastries, however my kids seemed to have liked it.
As the cafe is tucked away on a quiet side street, it's not a place someone comes across often, but it is definitely worth a visit.
I never thought I would try coffee without sugar, but that was the day for my experiment. The latte was flawless, and actually tasted wonderful, without anything added.
I did not try any of the food or pastries, however my kids seemed to have liked it.
As the cafe is tucked away on a quiet side street, it's not a place someone comes across often, but it is definitely worth a visit.
Kevin D.
Jul 12, 2017
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I stopped in here to meet with a friend and spent several houra sitting on their outdoor patio. This cafe is small but has a lot of character, and their coffee is good, although I wouldn't describe it as amazing. The patio is quite small - good if you're by yourself. You can fit 2 max. Inside is cozy as well. A great little shop.
Stanoi K.
Jul 10, 2017
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I came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and really liked the interior of the cafe--you can choose a cozy corner in the back room, people watch near the store front, or do whatever and sit outside.
I'm not a fan of large troughs of food (e.g. Cheesecake Factory, McD combos, buffet restaurants) and I think portion control is justified by high quality ingredients. But when I ordered their meat panini, it leaned a bit too much on the small-side. Though it was delicious, fresh, and high quality, I think for the price I paid this personal review would have been an easy 5 stars had there
I'm not a fan of large troughs of food (e.g. Cheesecake Factory, McD combos, buffet restaurants) and I think portion control is justified by high quality ingredients. But when I ordered their meat panini, it leaned a bit too much on the small-side. Though it was delicious, fresh, and high quality, I think for the price I paid this personal review would have been an easy 5 stars had there
Lexy N.
May 22, 2017
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FAVOURITE CAFE IN GUELPH!
I've been going to Red Brick for almost a year now and I can honestly say that it is the cutest little spot in Guelph. Their food is great (high recommend their breakfast burritos) and their drinks are even better, (they make a killer chai latte AND pro tip = try their apple spice tea).
All in all, their employees are always welcoming, friendly and eager to help. With their new renovations, it's an awesome spot to get ahead in some course work or catch up with an old friend!
I've been going to Red Brick for almost a year now and I can honestly say that it is the cutest little spot in Guelph. Their food is great (high recommend their breakfast burritos) and their drinks are even better, (they make a killer chai latte AND pro tip = try their apple spice tea).
All in all, their employees are always welcoming, friendly and eager to help. With their new renovations, it's an awesome spot to get ahead in some course work or catch up with an old friend!
Jeff G.
Aug 24, 2016
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What a great and popular place for studying or reading a book. It is always busy here, even more so during the school year. I have been here many times and I can confirm that it is perfect for said actvities.
Im the back there is an awesome patio and recently, they built a fresh seating area in the front. I visited one evening and it was pretty cool because they had board games out. We dat down and played some scrabble while drinking local beers. We had cake as well but it was a little bit pricey. (~9.00/slice). Eat the cake if you want, but its probably more worth it if you go buy a slice at
Im the back there is an awesome patio and recently, they built a fresh seating area in the front. I visited one evening and it was pretty cool because they had board games out. We dat down and played some scrabble while drinking local beers. We had cake as well but it was a little bit pricey. (~9.00/slice). Eat the cake if you want, but its probably more worth it if you go buy a slice at
Mirali A.
Mar 03, 2016
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This is a place that is more about the vibe than the food in my opinion. It's artsy and downtown and what I think people would say is "hipster."
The wait staff is pretty nice overall. I was in there a few weeks ago to do an interview because Red Brick is open later than the Planet Bean and it had to be a downtown meeting at a coffee place. The place was packed due to a writers' open mic. I was asking the waitress what options there were so I could still do the interview there. She was really helpful and gave us a couple milk crates to stack so we could use it as a chair until
The wait staff is pretty nice overall. I was in there a few weeks ago to do an interview because Red Brick is open later than the Planet Bean and it had to be a downtown meeting at a coffee place. The place was packed due to a writers' open mic. I was asking the waitress what options there were so I could still do the interview there. She was really helpful and gave us a couple milk crates to stack so we could use it as a chair until
Calvin S.
Mar 04, 2015
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+.5 for service
The Red Brick Cafe is tucked away in a corner behind St. Georges Square in Downtown Guelph. My friend from Guelph recommended this place for a coffee sit-down, so I decided to go here on a Friday night.
The inside of the cafe had quite a European feel. The architecture looks quite nice from the outside; fits right in with the historic feel of Downtown Guelph. The servers were also very nice, and even chatted with us when we brought up the fact it was bitterly cold outside.
I ordered an iced latte. The iced latte was pretty much hot latte with ice cubes added to warm up the drink
The Red Brick Cafe is tucked away in a corner behind St. Georges Square in Downtown Guelph. My friend from Guelph recommended this place for a coffee sit-down, so I decided to go here on a Friday night.
The inside of the cafe had quite a European feel. The architecture looks quite nice from the outside; fits right in with the historic feel of Downtown Guelph. The servers were also very nice, and even chatted with us when we brought up the fact it was bitterly cold outside.
I ordered an iced latte. The iced latte was pretty much hot latte with ice cubes added to warm up the drink
B. A.
Mar 18, 2014
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Great atmosphere and environment for thinking. This is a european style cafe, and it is a nice touch in Guelph. This place has built a cult following in town.
EDIT: The only reason Im giving it 4/5 is because the coffee could be better. The standard dark roast tastes a bit too nutty for me, but thats just me. Planet bean's roasts are more in line with my tastes.
The foods are a bit pricey, but they are tasty, and I have always found them to be fresh, despite other reviews. Sometimes there are too many hipsters standing around, but it goes with the territory.
EDIT: The only reason Im giving it 4/5 is because the coffee could be better. The standard dark roast tastes a bit too nutty for me, but thats just me. Planet bean's roasts are more in line with my tastes.
The foods are a bit pricey, but they are tasty, and I have always found them to be fresh, despite other reviews. Sometimes there are too many hipsters standing around, but it goes with the territory.
