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Welcome To Detour Cafe
At Detour Cafe, located in the charming town of Dundas, Ontario, coffee lovers find their perfect pitstop. This cozy spot boasts a warm atmosphere and friendly staff, creating an inviting haven for both locals and visitors. With a menu highlighted by expertly brewed coffee, flavorful flat whites, and freshly baked goods like scones and croissants, each bite brings joy. The use of high-quality ingredients ensures that every sip and nibble is a delightful experience. While seating can be limited, the ambiance and culinary offerings make every visit feel special. Detour Cafe is truly a hidden gem that celebrates the art of coffee and baking.
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Detour Cafe
Welcome to Detour Cafe, a charming gem nestled in the heart of Dundas, Ontario. Located at 41 King St W, this delightful cafe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that beckons both locals and visitors alike. The moment you step inside, you are greeted by friendly staff ready to enhance your coffee experience and a menu filled with exquisite delights.
Patrons rave about the superb coffee selection. From the expertly brewed flat whites to a range of rich, flavorful beans, each cup is a journey through the art of coffee roasting. Customer reviews consistently highlight the nutty richness that defines the coffee here, making it a favorite for coffee aficionados visiting the Hamilton area.
- Coffee Experience: Dive into a cup of their well-roasted coffee that captures a distinct flavor profile, invigorating your senses from the first sip. The Scones baked in-house are equally delightful—perfectly crafted to offer a balance of flavor without overwhelming sweetness.
- Baked Goods: Detour Cafe isn't just about coffee; their freshly baked croissants and decadent cookies offer a perfect pairing to your drink. Many patrons leave with loaves of sourdough bread from nearby Dear Grain, ensuring that the flavor journey continues at home.
- Welcoming Atmosphere: The shop’s cozy setting accommodates roughly 20 patrons, creating a small, community-oriented vibe that makes it perfect for a quick meetup or a leisurely afternoon coffee.
Your visit promises a lovely experience—one customer described their latte as “flavorful and hot,” adorned with beautiful designs on top, setting the tone for a truly aesthetic coffee moment. The surprise addition of a green tea donut received rave reviews for its chewy texture and balanced sweetness, making it a must-try.
While there may be a few accessibility challenges, such as steps and a narrow door, the promise of quality fare makes the visit worthwhile. Whether you’re a local looking for a daily caffeine fix or a traveler seeking the best coffee experience in Dundas, Detour Cafe is the perfect destination. Don't forget to grab a bag of their aromatic coffee beans to bring a piece of Detour Cafe home with you!
Contact them at +1 289-238-8184 for more information, and prepare for a coffee experience that’s anything but mundane.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Lovely cafe in Dundas. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The brewed coffee and flat white we ordered tasted excellent and of distinct flavour. We also order a scone baked in house that was flavourful and not too sweet and bought a loaf from Dear Grain that was also very good quality. Shop is small with seating for about 20 people, so could be hard to find seating depending on the time of day. ”
“ The coffee was very well roasted with a nutty rich flavour. The croissant is fresh and the cookies are decadent! My family's favorite coffee place in Hamilton area! ”
“ Such a nice local cafe in the neighbourhood! Wish I live close by. Today, I ordered a flat white and two bags of coffee beans. The barista was very friendly to explain the types of coffee beans and helped me to get the one that I like. The flat white I had today was a medium roast coffee beans that taste flowery without too much of acidity. Strongly recommended ”
“ A warm cafe & bakery shop in Dundas Centre. Bakery and coffee are delicious, Services are kindly. Saw some clients had bakery and free water here. ”
“ Lattee was flavourful and hot with design on top at last! Same with the cappuccino. Scone was fresh and tasty. Food was delicious. Fresh sourdough bread and I brought loaf of bread home also was fresh and delicious. Green tea donut was a pleasant surprise. It was chewy and not super sweet. Overall it’s a lovely experience. The only problem is the step and the heavy narrow door, people with stroller struggled to get in and out. Paid parking on the side but free on the weekends ”
“ May 14/25 ---A pleasant surprise today since I'm rarely pleased with the food in most places. We arrived around 130 pm - found our table and claimed it. Went up to order - very patient and pleasant servers. We didn't wait long for our food. It was brought to us. We shared the turkey sandwich (with a generous amount of REAL turkey), and a salad with a mixture of baby greens and other vegetables. Both perfectly prepared, delicious, and fresh ingredients. Fresh bread, too - our favourite local bread: Dear Grain. Will come back. Thank you! Helen and Ed K, Burlington. ”
“ We came here during phase 3 of covid pandemic on a lovely Saturday. Staff here are very friendly and attentive. The patio is private and shaded with style. The coffee and cookies here are beyond my expectations.The buckwheat dark chocolate cookie was a perfect pairing with our iced coffee. We ordered the iced latte (husband got a refill, it's that good) and a breakfast sandwich and Mediterranean chicken sandwich. Ingredients are fresh and flavorful. Needless to say, we will be back here again!! ”
“ Nice coffee shop. I had the mocha with use some pretty fresh chocolate staff was very knowledgable about the product that seemed very enthusiastic about coffee. ”