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The Java GardenCafé · Eatery · Waterloo

Plan your visit

Tucked into Laurelwood Plaza, two doors from the dry cleaners.

We are in the small Laurelwood Plaza on the north-west corner of Waterloo, an easy 10-minute drive from the University of Waterloo, 15 from Uptown, and worth the trip from anywhere in the region.

Address
600 Laurelwood Drive, Unit 200
Waterloo, ON N2V 2S7
Inside Laurelwood Plaza, north-west Waterloo.
Phone
519-883-0105
Email
thejavagarden@gmail.com
Hours

Hours vary seasonally. Please call 519-883-0105 to confirm before you visit.

The illuminated Java Garden cafe / eatery storefront sign at 600 Laurelwood Drive in Waterloo.
Hand-lettered chalkboard menu boards behind the espresso bar inside The Java Garden.
Inside view of The Java Garden showing the dessert display, a small Danish flag, and a plant on the table.

Find us

On the map.

The plaza entrance faces Laurelwood Drive. Look for the dark awning and the lit “Café · Eatery” sign.

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Good to know

A few practical things before you come.

Parking
Plenty of free parking in the Laurelwood Plaza lot directly out front.
Accessibility
Step-free entrance from the plaza walkway. Wide aisles inside. Accessible washroom shared with the plaza.
Patio
Open in warm-weather months. Bring a book. The morning sun is the best seat in the building.
Wi-Fi
Yes, free. Friendly to laptop people and study groups, especially in off-peak hours.
Kids
Welcome. We have a kid-friendly muffin selection and a high chair.
Dogs
Patio season only. Water bowl on request.