The Yeti Cafe | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 2012 |
Owner(s) | Victoria Kent |
Street address | 14 Eby St. N |
City | Kitchener, Ontario |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 43°26′54″N 80°29′03″W / 43.44825°N 80.48429°W |
Website | www |
The Yeti Cafe is a cafe, restaurant, and music venue located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, at 14 Eby St. N. The cafe is located near the Kitchener Farmer's Market.[1]
History
The Yeti Cafe was opened by Victoria Kent in 2012.[1][2] The building was previously a Grainharvest Breadhouse location.[3][4] Before moving to Kitchener in 2011, Kent was a librarian.[5] The Yeti was named after one of the cafe's paintings.[5] On July 13, 2012, the cafe had a sidewalk advertisement sign confiscated and disposed of by a city bylaw officer, leading to drops in revenue and local controversy.[6] Kent later received apologies from city officials.[7] In 2015, a quarter of the Yeti's revenue came from catering, especially from local startup businesses.[8] The cafe was renovated in 2021, adding more bathrooms and a heated patio.[2]
Description
The Yeti Cafe is located in downtown Kitchener at 14 Eby St. N., which is near the Kitchener Farmer's Market.[1][9] The cafe, located in a repurposed house, has a patio and indoor tables for seating.[1] The Toronto Star described the Yeti as an "artsy breakfast spot" in 2022.[10] Chef Jonathan Gushue described the Yeti's food as "non-gimmicky comfort food".[9]
The cafe's menu uses "eclectic" names and features omelets, bagel sandwiches and bread sandwiches.[1][10] Most dishes can be given substitutions to be made vegan or vegetarian.[11] Coffee, tea, and espresso are served.[4] Their coffee is supplied by Cultura Café and originates from Nicaragua.[1] Local bakeries Golden Hearth and Grainharvest supply the cafe's breads.[1] Since 2022, the cafe has begun to roast their beans.[12]
Reception
A 2013 Record review praised the Yeti's breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and options for dietary restrictions.[3] Alex Bielak of The Record recommended the Yeti in 2020, enjoying its relaxed atmosphere and its integration in the city's urban fabric.[1] Jessica Huras of the Toronto Star recommended the cafe in 2022 in a daytrip guide to Waterloo Region.[10] An illustration of the Yeti was included in the 2023 art book, The Art of Nostalgia by Trevor Clare, which depicts the Region's "landmarks and hidden gems".[13] Matt Johnson, director of the 2023 film BlackBerry, is a "big fan" of the Yeti.[14]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Bielak, Alex (December 3, 2020). "Dining: Monstrously good goo at Kitchener's Yeti Café". Waterloo Region Record. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Yeti Café Reopens After Rennovations". The Community Edition. October 6, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dining Out: Best of the best for 2013". The Record. December 27, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Clarkson, Leigh (May 3, 2013). "Yeti will earn your loyalty". Guelph Mercury. N18.
- ^ a b "Networking - New businesses". The Record. June 6, 2012. C2.
- ^ Pender, Terry (July 26, 2012). "Cafe's sales drop after region confiscates sign". The Record. B1.
- ^ Pender, Terry (August 3, 2012). "Cafe owner gets apology over tossed street signs". The Record. A1.
- ^ Pender, Terry (December 5, 2015). "Startups change face of Kitchener's core: Recent influx brings spinoff benefits for other businesses". The Record. A1.
- ^ a b Fleming, Rebecca (August 2, 2017). "Where The Berlin's chef Jonathan Gushue eats in Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo". Toronto Life. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c Huras, Jessica (April 2, 2022). "Ours to Discover: Kitchener-Waterloo, known for German influences and modern charm". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Coppolino, Andrew (August 21, 2021). "As food costs rise, restaurants plate up Waterloo region produce". CBC News.
- ^ Coppolino, Andrew (March 12, 2022). "What is coffee cupping and how does it improve your morning cup of java". CBC News.
- ^ Rubinoff, Joel (October 22, 2023). "'Neo-nostalgic' landmarks preserved as organic digital art". The Record. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Rubinoff, Joel (May 8, 2023). "Freewheeling 'BlackBerry' movie charts company's rise and fall with spotlight on Waterloo Region". The Record. Retrieved April 14, 2024.