Kerr Street Cafe

Love the eggs Benny on cornbread. Amazing café, classy n healthy food. Very clean and nice staff. Def coming back n would recommend to abyone

Great Coffee! I enjoy their cappuccino, mocha and their chai as well. Their French toast is my go to, when I’m grabbing a bite. Very tasty and filling. It’s a tad expensive. $ 17 for French toast, so it’s a once in a while treat. Very busy on Saturdays, so I try to go earlier. They close at 4 daily, which is a bummer. Even 6pm closing would be better.
All in all, one of my favourite Oakville spots!

Wow, I absolutely love it here!
I’ll keep it short and simple.
Superbly smooth lattes
Huge portions
Great flavour combinations
Open, spacious, and welcoming
Ample seating
Lots of selection
Warm and friendly staff (for the most part)
Traditional brunch items available all day every day, not just weekend mornings
I only have a couple of wishes:
A bit more hollandaise sauce for the eggs florentine — it was a bit on the sparse side; but that’s an easy fix — just ask for more. And also, though the jalapeño cornbread (as the base for the florentine) was to die for, by the time I got to my second egg it had become mushy from the hollandaise and yolk. I was unable to finish it which is a shame. The eggs were a bit overcooked — the yolk didn’t have much run left and was closer to fully cooked.
We’ve been a few times and can’t wait to work through the entire menu.

A bit of a wait to be seated, but the food and beverages are totally worth the wait. Everything is delicious, and the atmosphere is vibrant. Service was good, very friendly staff, only negative is that it can get very busy at times, and during very busy times the wait to receive your food can be annoying. Definitely worth exploring though, especially when not too busy. No matter what you order, be prepared to bless your tastebuds.

This was my second time here and so far I’ve never been disappointed. This homey-​style café can get busy on weekends and they don’t take reservations, so it’s better to go early or in smaller groups — otherwise be prepared to wait. I went here twice with my family for weekend brunch and the food is always so good. I think the café has been expanded too (I’ve heard it used to be a lot smaller but then they expanded into the location next door or something.) They have available a combination of traditional breakfast food and fusion-​type food. There are lots of coffee options available that can be a bit overwhelming if you don’t really know what you want, but the staff is helpful for choosing food and drinks if you need it. There’s street parking available all along Kerr St, and there’s also a parking lot around the corner from the café.

Great café to come grab a brunch meal. I opted for the Kerr street breakfast which satisfied me for sure, the flavours/​seasonings as well as their plating was exquisite. My mother got a quiche and the dressing on the side salad was pretty damn good too!
The coffee didn’t quite hit the right spot for me, but the great service and atmosphere allowed me to forgive them a little for that.
Maybe in the more expensive side of fares but worth the experience.

I think this is one of the best breakfast places around the area. We loved the simple, trendy décor, food quality and presentation. Order the Americano rather than the filtered coffee. And yes service would not be the reason for us to go back. We are already craving the French toast.

Nice ambiance. Adjusted to off menu salad by kitchen when a sandwich not available. Great for fresh made brunch items.

Brunch done right. We visited early on a Saturday morning (after reading about the usual lineups later in the morning, it’s safer to go earlier) and we weren’t disappointed at all — a wonderful spot for two, for families, for people of all ages. Spacious, contemporary, but with a really homey, comfortable feel. It’s hipster meets suburbia meets family-​style dining. Basically, no matter who you are with, it’s a pleasant place for a meal.
First, the parking situation. We ended up paying for street parking right in front of the restaurant, which is $ 1.50 per hour. If you choose to park here, you pay at the parking meter. Note that the parking meters only take quarters, loonies, and toonies (We put a nickel in and lost it :().
Second, the food. YUM. We ordered: a) French Toast ($ 13.00), b) drinks: a Latte ($ 4.00) and a teapot of looseleaf looseleaf Harvest Mint Tea ($ 3.00), and c) Eggs Florentine (poached eggs on spinach, sweet jalapeño and pepper cornbread, $ 13.00). The coffee was indeed very light, mildly sweet yet delicious, the French Toast was so incredibly soft and chewy with delicious flavours really seeped into the bread (this was my favourite). The Eggs Florentine could have been bigger, but really paired well with the cornbread and wilted spinach — it made you feel like you were having a lighter, semi-​healthy breakfast.
Third, the service. I guess they’ve updated their services recently, as you actually no longer need to order at the counter before finding yourself a table. On the Saturday morning we visited, there was indeed table service and we were seated right away.
Oakville is fortunate to have this spot in its vicinity — I’ll definitely be back!
For two people, with tax, and tip, our total came to around $ 41.00.

Kerr street Café is a great spot to hit when in Oakville. Very cozy vibe and great to sit and gab or enjoy a nice coffee and sandwich. They also have all day breakfast items which is a very nice touch. Friendly service and a nice environment, what else do you really need?

After a day hanging out in Oakville, we settled down at Kerr Street Café for a coffee.
Ambiance:
I was expecting a small little historical café and was greeted by a large open space with modern décor and incredible lighting. The back wall has a lot of swags items like t-​shirts, cool Chemex coffeemakers for sale.
Compared to Ben & Florentine down the street, B&F is a nice diner with nicely decored breakfast. Kerr Street Café is a nice café for coffee and tea with nice food including breakfast items.
Food:
Cappucino was nice and strong.
I ordered a French toast under my friend’s recommendation. Yummmmmm It was the best French toasts I’ve had. The brioche was soft and the apple sauce in the middle added a nice jammy texture. The ricotta was smooth and the fruit compote was not too sweet. It was a lot of brioche and was very satisfying.
Service:
The service was superb! It wasn’t that busy and we sat down immediately. Our server brought us what we needed quickly and answered our questions about their swags. They didn’t rush us out when they closed at 4pm. Would definitely visit again when I am in the area.

A great place to start your day. A cute little café which serves super delicious egg florentine on a corn bread. Their coffees are amazing.

Hands down the best coffee in Oakville.
Charming atmosphere, brilliant décor. Friendly and personable staff as well! The brunch/​lunch menus are thoughtfully designed. Striking and delicious flavor pairings and an always stunning presentation.

Stopped in for a quick bite and settled on the fish burrito and apple cider. Nice to see that they’ve expanded the restaurant since last time, making it a lot more comfortable. Staff is young and hip, food is excellent and portions are just right. However, service is frigging slow and a good half hour passed before our food arrived. I would definitely come back if I had time for a long lunch. Clean bathrooms and great for families.

We have made two visits here now and both times the food has been fantastic. They make great café lattes and cappuccinos, I believe the coffee they use may be exclusive to them as I tried to find it online with no luck. They recently expanded so there is a lot more seating now and the place is decorated beautifully; minimalist style.
Today we shared the French toast, it was superb. They split it into two plates for us which is great customer service. It was hands down the best French toast I have ever had. From the bread, to the garnish it was perfection.
The reason I have held back on a 5 star is a. The hours are awful, we are so lucky if we are able to make it here as they close early everyday and b. I am not a fan of the way the payment service is set up like a fast food restaurant. They have you sit down, figure out what you want then go up pay at the register and take a number to your table. I feel like if your prices are 12.00 and over on average you should get full service. It just seems like there was a lot of girls walking around with nothing to do.
If you get the opportunity to stop in here you really should, I do not think any of their items will disappoint.

While this place has a great ambiance but the price and the quality of food can’t be justified. The small portions and expensive coffees is not worth it in Oakville. There several better places to eat that are better than this place, e.g. stoneys across the street.

Oakville notoriously lacks «great» restaurants and café’s — but you’re in luck with this one. The moment I sat down here I knew it would be a hit.
Like most other reviews here say, the atmosphere is wonderful. The décor is modern, fresh and open. They have the right amount of noisiness on a Saturday morning, and things calm down by the afternoon. I come here often to do some work (although there’s only one socket)!
But the food, without a doubt, is the reason I keep coming back.
— The Eggs Benedict is a unique take on a tried-​and-​true, with perfectly poaches eggs and spinach atop tasty jalapeño cornbread… all smothered in the right amount of hollandaise. I order bacon on the side).
— Their yogurt & granola is also divine, is you’re in for something healthier.
My friends and family have tried the steak sandwich, chicken and brie sandwich, huevos rancheros and french toast– and couldn’t stop raving about it afterwards.
This place is worth a go, just once. I promise you’ll be hooked!

Relaxed and calm atmosphere — even on Sunday mornings when all other brunch places are insane.
Good if you have a group with some people wanting a full breakfast and others wanting a scone or something else small. I combined a toasted bagel and sides (avocado, tomatoes, and potatoes) to make a vegan breakfast. The food came out relatively quickly and was just what we wanted and expected — with the exception of them including the cream cheese on the side with my bagel despite me specifically asking for it without (strict vegans may want to be extra clear when ordering). Coffee was decent but nothing special.
Really, the best thing about this place was the atmosphere and the service. Would definitely recommend and come here again :)

This place absolutely deserves all the praise it’s been getting.
Went here on a jam-​packed Labour Day weekend and right off the get go, I knew this place was handling the moshpit of eager customers in an efficient and friendly manner. They told us upfront that it was about a 20 minute wait and that the kitchen was about 30 minutes backed up but that didn’t turn us off at all after seeing the satisfied diners. In fact, it was really nice that they were honest and, most importantly, accurate about the timing. We were seated well within the time frame the hostess had estimated and, even though there were two huge tables seated before us, we didn’t have to wait a minute longer than half an hour (give or take). The kitchen staff are clearly superheroes.
All of the staff were friendly, but the highlight of this spot’s hospitality was the manager’s insistence that I receive a complimentary drink because of a small menu error (there is no gluten free option for the french toast, though it is listed as having one). That was mildly annoying, sure, but I had a back up order ready to go and wasn’t too peeved. Anyway, when I said I didn’t need a coffee because I was going to grab an almond milk cappuccino which is pricier (almond milk costs extra too), he still said I could get that for free! Who is this guy? Jeez louise, you’re awesome.
The back-​up option I had in mind for the GF french toast was the buddha bowl and I am straight up glad there was a mix up. These were fanflippintastic. Warm lentils served with shredded carrots and beets makes for a super healthy and yummy brunch option. I was somewhat disappointed at the lack of vegan/​vegetarian options but honestly I didn’t need many more options with this number.
As for the ambience, it was a bit loud by virtue of the hoards of customers gobbling up brunch, but that’s to be expected. The décor was fresh and arty, while maintaining a notable elegance.
Last thumbs up point, you pay up at the cash register before you enjoy your meal rather than waiting at the end for your waiter to personally ring you up. Brilliant way to save time and increase the efficiency of service!

This is a bakery café style restaurant. Simple, to the point and nice food and service.
Local flock here far and wide, breakfast and brunch are the busiest times. Casual atmosphere, good food, nice location in downtown Oakville on Kerr Street. Parking depending on the day is not free but I have been able to find a spot in front of the café for the times I have gone. Lots to choose from for breakfast or lunch. There are also fresh juices and you can order or buy food to take home.