Olivers Coffee - Bala

The coffee at this restaurant is consistently great. The pastries are also fabulous, with the best scone I've ever had. It's not a dry British version; instead,... read more The coffee at this restaurant is consistently great. The pastries are also fabulous, with the best scone I've ever had. It's not a dry British version; instead, it's moist with chocolate chips. The apple fritter is also perfect.

I loved starting my day with a delicious cup of butter pecan coffee and enjoying the strong wifi signal at this restaurant. read more I loved starting my day with a delicious cup of butter pecan coffee and enjoying the strong wifi signal at this restaurant.

Best coffee in Muskoka! I love supporting local businesses, and this one is truly deserving. They make a great cup of coffee.... and hot chocolate for the perfe... read more Best coffee in Muskoka! I love supporting local businesses, and this one is truly deserving. They make a great cup of coffee.... and hot chocolate for the perfect winter pick me up! I really like their fresh baked goods, too the scones are my personal fave. If you’re lucky, you can score a bag of day olds. I love that they feature local artists’ work. But seriously, how can you not love a company named after a dog ;

The coffee is excellent and the wait times are usually short because this is a true coffee shop, not one trying to offer a vast menu like Tim Hortons and call i... read more The coffee is excellent and the wait times are usually short because this is a true coffee shop, not one trying to offer a vast menu like Tim Hortons and call itself a restaurant.

I’ve had there coffee a few times. Mediocre at best, but does the job especially in an area where options are VERY limited. Typically someone picks me up a cup... read more I’ve had there coffee a few times. Mediocre at best, but does the job especially in an area where options are VERY limited. Typically someone picks me up a cup but on this occasion I went to Oliver’s to pick up a few cups. I was greeted by an older woman who seemed quite ornery and inconvenienced that I wanted coffee. I ordered two cups and she asked how I’d pay. I said visa. She sharply responded cash or debit. I said “okay, I believe I have debit”. She then said “Not American”! I was taken back as all cards I withdrew from my wallet were (quite obviously) Canadian cards. Her voice was loud and her tone was rude. I said okay with some question in my voice and tapped my card. It declined as I hadn’t activated that particular card. She exclaimed “NOPE”! sounding satisfied that she thought she was right or really annoyed that she thought she was right. Not sure. I explained it wasn’t activated and I’d try my other debit card. She again stated “not American”! I said okay and tapped my card with success. She then poured me two coffees and I left. In a time where small business’s are dying you’d expect simple manners and maybe hospitality to be a given. Oliver’s is one of the 2 coffee shops for at least twenty kilometres. I went the next morning to the other shop. Slightly pricier, SIGNIFICANTLY better coffee. All payment options. Enthusiastic and welcoming staff. Completely different experience. I seldomly leave negative reviews. What pushed me to write this was my child asked me when we got in the car why the lady had been so rude to us.Kid-friendliness: My young child was easily able to identify that the older woman working there was deliberately being rude to us.