Overall, Noble Café comes across as a tiny, cozy spot with a welcoming vibe and a pleasant outdoor seating area that makes it a go to for a coffee break or a casual meet up. Reviews highlight friendly staff and a tempting menu of coffee and desserts such as floaters and affogato, with many describing the affogato as a standout and the cold drinks refreshing in the summer. Experiences with the coffee itself are mixed: some praise excellent neighborhood worthy brews and strong specialty drinks, while others find espresso tasting off or too bitter, and a few note a preference for a stronger matcha presence. The place seems best for a quick visit or a relaxed hangout rather than a large sit down dining experience, and the small size means limited indoor seating though the outdoor area is a plus in warm weather. A few comments mention occasional miscommunications about drink preparation, while several patrons wish for tweaks like more graham cracker crunch on certain desserts or more balanced flavors in some offerings. Overall, it is described as a charming, friendly spot that many return to for the cozy atmosphere and reliable coffee date option.
I went there for a simple Italian style breakfast with croissant & espresso. Croissant was spotless; buttery & delicious! The espresso unfortunately was rancid (quite common in North America). Overall a very nice spot!
What brought me here before I came regularly is the vibe - super Plateau in the best way possible! The Ethiopian cold brew using Escape beans was one of the best cold brews I've had. But what makes me return once a week is their crème molle (not a flotteur, just straight soft serve)! The best taste at the best price in the whole city for a classic crème à la vanille in my opinion. Bravo équipe Noble!
Sep 7, 2024
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Cozy little nook, steps away from The laurier metro. The affogato was so Good (they use soft serve) . Service was good & fast . Since its summer they have quite a few tables outside & we grabbed one. Rien à redire
The coffee & drinks are fine. Pastries are good. I appreciate the points, that's very unique, & I think it's a nice gesture. I do understand the coffee shop is grab & go & can't have ppl waiting inside for their order. I do find that some exceptions can be made, for example a family with a baby. Today it was rainy & pretty windy. We ordered & were waiting on the side, not in the way of other customers & we were told to wait outside with the baby. No apologies, no explanation. I get it, the barista looked young & may not have children, so she may not understand, but her way of telling us to wait outside was cold & uncaring... I get its a small space & there was people waiting, but we were not in the way & had our baby with us in arms.
