Frog Ponds Cafe in Owen Sound

209 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1L2, Canada

★★★★★
(312 reviews)
Categories: Cafe Coffee shop Restaurant
Address
209 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1L2, Canada
Plus Code
H375+G4 Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
7 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
7 AM–4 PM
Thursday
7 AM–4 PM
Friday
7 AM–4 PM
Saturday
7 AM–4 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Catering Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
312 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (21) latte (12) prices (11) lunch (10) bagel (7) paninis (5) door (5) morning (5) london fog (4) hummus pesto (3)
5 stars
226
4 stars
69
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★★★★★
November 16, 2024

Very nice place to stop for a coffee and a bite. Not noisy but only a few people mid-week.

★★★★
October 12, 2024

It was my first visit to the cafe. Lovely little place. I ordered a simple coffee and panini. The panini is very filling! The only downside is the door next to the first table inside isn’t properly insulated so I had to move tables and sit at a large table since the smaller ones were already taken. I was amazed and pleasantly surprised at how busy they are. Groups of people kept arriving. Nice to see people enjoying good food and beverages other than Tim’s. I think if they look into getting the door properly insulated they won’t be losing heat during the winter. Other than that, I will return and recommend it to others.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Loved this spot so much! We were only passing through Owen Sound and decided to stop for a coffee. I got a latte and it's genuinely one of the best I've had. Beautiful location as well! Nicely decorated interior and the staff was lovely. Will absolutely be back when I can!

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Went here for lunch while visiting Owen Sound and has a nice atmosphere. A great place for breakfast bagels, wrap and paninis. Food was tasty, but coffee could have been better. Overall, nice place for breakfast or lunch.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

The best spot for sandwich-lovers. I got the pesto, hummus, tomato, sandwich on rye and it was delicious. Lots of options (eg; bagels, wraps, paninis). Drinks were fine, it’s like your classic cafe with great food.

★★
August 16, 2024

My partner and I went in with high hopes as the atmosphere inside was nice, but unfortunately our iced lattes were basically just milk over ice. I saw the amount of espresso as it was being made and it looked like less than a typical shot in a large cup so overall disappointing when you're paying $6+ per drink. Typically in a medium/large latte you should have two shots of espresso.

★★★★★
April 18, 2024

I would give NEIL above 5🌟 if I could! Now my go-to lattee & will bring my JavaBitches from Woodbridge here when they visit me in June for my '56th' birthday🎂🎈 I thank him for opening this coffee shop - I love how spacious on both sides and love those booths on the side along the wall☕

★★★★
August 26, 2023

The ambience is very cute with witty quotes and cute structures. We couldn’t eat as their kitchen closes at 2 on Saturday. We had a matcha latte, lavender hot chocolate and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Beverages were not that great. Ambience and vibe is very nice.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

This is the best coffee in Owen Sound for sure! Fair prices and very friendly staff plus great food. Parking: Parked on street close by.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Actually the cutest coffee shop And good drinks.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Such a great place

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The best coffee u will ever taste

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Can confirm the staff are friendly and coffee and cookies are great too

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great coffee shop, totally recommend for a breakfast on the go !

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We enjoyed ourselves here. The food was great and the staff was good. We will return.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Looking For Class? You Got It, This Place Is 1000 times better then the trailer trash fest that you see at Tim Hortons.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Lovely!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great coffee shop in downtown OS. There arent too many cafes like this around here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Best latte Ive ever had.

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

If youre looking for that classic coffee shop atmosphere look no further, however your money wont go to far here. Inflation has turned a lot of places into money pits, and thats a crying shame. Frog Pond is a great place, especially in the summer months when they open the shop right up. The prices have turned me off though, and after my last visit of paying upwards to $34.00 for a large coffee, 1 slice of banana bread, a smoothie, and a bagel Ill be keeping my money and recreating all these things in the comfort of my own home. Thank you inflation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Lovely place for a sit down break.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Very friendly staff, the food is always made fresh to order, treats are fresh and yummy, coffee is made well and hot! Always clean and happy environment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

A very friendly environment, excellent food made with love!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Passing through town - had a great sandwich and coffee. Staff very friendly!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The breakfast sandwich is fantastic!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Tried this place out for the first time today. I will definitely be back. A Gem of a spot right in downtown OS. Friendly staff, great atmosphere!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Always great service great coffee 5 starts all around

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

A nice place for coffee and to meet people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Cozy cafe with an excellent cafe late!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Delicious food & drink and a very nice atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A legit coffee and tea shop in the heart of downtown Owen Sound. (The river district) Try the shortbread cookies. You wont regret it!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Overall, not bad. Food was so-so but the coffee was good although not great. They close rather early. If you want to add your own cream and sugar, you really cant as there did not appear to be any available for customer use. Lots of room inside though so there was never a problem finding a table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best scones ever. Friendly and warm environment

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always a positive experience

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful coffee shop in the heart of downtown. Busy, but not busy in a loud way. The coffee is tasty, and the staff are awesome. A true gem in the city of Owen Sound. Start here and wander the stores or the river front with a delightful coffee.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive been going to Frog Ponds for years and have always loved it but today I had the most amazing beverage that just blew my mind! The Hazelnut Brownie Cappucino is amazing!! I normally just have straight espresso drinks and dont go in for syrups and shot but this drink changed my mind. The hazelnut and chocolate flavours are rich and full and compliment the espresso without being too sweet. Scrumptious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just all around an excellent experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was out for a casual walk, taking in the sites of historic buildings and a beautiful day. Stopped in for a delicious latte and some banana bread. Great staff and a cozy atmosphere. Kitchen was closed so Ill have to go back and try the food. Im sure it will be yummy too. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very disappointing visit to the Frog Pond Cafe as tourists in Owen Sound. We were made to feel uncomfortable from the moment we walked in the door. No form of greeting when we walked in by any of the staff, the place was empty at that time. The customers that came in after us were all greeted by name and friendly banter. There was little or no customer service towards us other than the cashier. Unfortunately a hair was found in our food (understand that this can happen) and the response to pointing this out to staff was indifference. No apology nor mention of any form of compensation or refund of any kind. It was a very unpleasant experience especially as tourists who try to support local when we travel.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best coffee in the city

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing sandwiches and flatbreads!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We walked around and there s lots of goodies to see

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A lovely coffee shop in downtown Owen Sound.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great staff and coffee is very fair size and espresso is best in Owen Sound

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best flat white in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little out of the way coffee place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice place to get a drink, ive gone since it opened and the drinks are always good

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Phenomenal experience. I can t believe I didn t know about this gem. I got an iced chai latte and a breakfast bagel sandwich for a very reasonable price and very outstanding quality! Was very fast and the atmosphere of sitting inside was great. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

such a cute place great prices, quick service everything was clean and staff was great all the items tasted fresh

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The paninis were absolutely delicious, especially the hummus pesto veggie one. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The scones, coffee (espresso / latte) and atmosphere / decor are all really good! Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great Sammies. Great people. Great coffee!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My absolute favourite spot. Amazing coffee, delicious food and lovely staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Overall great restaurant. Food, Service, Staff and Atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little cafe. Nice atmosphere. Service is very good. Friendly staff. Good coffee, great choice of loose leaf teas. Nice treats to go with your coffee. Light lunch options too. Wheelchair accessibility: No steps to get in. Would accommodate a wheelchair.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Frog Ponds Cafe is a very nice little cafe. The prices for the beverages are very reasonable. I definitely would return and perhaps try a sandwich or wrap next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Came in on a Saturday morning for a breakfast. Everything was delicious. lovely seating area. staff were really friendly and quick to take and make your order. I can see myself coming there multiple time. Amazing experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good place

★★
December 22, 2021

Nice americanos but way out priced for your average down town resident. If more people could afford them they would have alot more business.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Wonderful cafe! Beautiful feel and great customer service

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great staff with just as great food and drinks!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I can t say enough good things about this cafe. I love it so so much. The vibe is amazing, the staff are so wonderful and the drinks and food are incredible. Kate especially is so delightful and adds such joy to my day with our brief conversations while she makes a latte for me. I may not get to be a daily customer, but frog pond is my favourite through and through

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Friendly staff, delicious breakfast and good coffee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Everything is delicious in this little cafe, if you pass by owen sound. Come get an iced latte and a nice fresh bagel. Yummy.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Friendly staff. Great coffee. Bacon/egg/cheddar bagel was fresh but cheddar did not have a lot of flavour. Maybe should offer some hot sauce on the side?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very cool little coffee shop.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Awesome!!!!!! The staff was very friendly, the naan sandwich was very tasty and they always make a very good Chai latte!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

No seating due to covid but the drinks and pastries were yummy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing coffee, pastries and healthy breakfast options.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I really appreciate that this cafe has an amazing vegan option. And it s good. Usually non vegans places will have a boring veggie sandwich. Not this place!! They have a wonderful hummus pesto on marble rye bread that is lightly grilled. This sandwich is so good that I talk about on the regular. The have dairy free options for their coffees , as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Elevated small town coffee shop with great sandwiches and coffees. I go here whenever I am in the area.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Cute coffee shop, perfect cup of dark roast coffee and yummy carrot cakes. Occasionally we order the chicken salad sandwich and it has never disappointed!!! Yumm. Sarah Evans

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent coffee and great atmosphere. My favourite downtown meeting place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great coffee, even the drip-Style was truly tasty! The date square was very nice as well. Thanks for the hospitality!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great local cafe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I swear that I dont even have to speak my order out loud. Half of the time the staff are already preparing it when they see me crossing the road towards the café. Plenty of seating, always a lovely experience, and a great place to meet new people! Thanks Frog Ponds!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice selection of quality coffee and other drinks and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent coffee and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great place to meet, eat and have a great time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great coffee, friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Glad to see that the Frog Pond is still alive and well! The fresh squeezed lemonade is still my favourite, and the coffee bar is well equipped to handle any caffeine-driven cravings. Worth supporting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent coffee, very friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great spot for coffee and sandwiches.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Love this place

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I cant say enough good things about this little gem of a cafe, the staff are all so friendly - and the gluten free options are all so yummy!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I just had everyday bagel and a cappuccino. and those were really good. The staff was really good and polite. and the ambience is really good too. overall, a perfect way to start ur day with something filly yet on budget before a long drive. Easy to access as well and all the covid preventive measures are in place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had a business education day downtown at the Xchange office. The Frog Pond is perfectly situated for take out coffee urn (and fixings) and fresh made blueberry muffins for morning pick up! We then ordered ahead for our lunch break. The food was delicious, plentiful and ready on time! The staff are friendly and efficient. As Always a great spot for amazing coffee and great breakfast and lunch meals. Thank you again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Excellent coffee and food items at an ultra reasonable price. I also cant say enough nice things about the staff - they are all amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I love this place, best coffee in town and the staff are absolutely wonderful. They are so quick and deliver the food right to you. I love the background music they play and makes the atmosphere so relaxed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious coffee!! Everything is fresh and wonderful. Highly recommend their butter tarts.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Love the pond!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice place for a coffee and dessert in the center of Owen Sound

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love this place...good food, good service, great ambiance!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Always tasty coffee and delicious fresh made treats in a comfortable atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great coffee and scones

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Always a solid for voice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

So many customizable drink options! Tea lovers paradise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food, awesome cappuccino and amazing staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly people, Great coffee.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great friendly staff, nice quiet atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great tea and coffee options as well as a full menu of sandwiches, salads etc. We love their cookies and it has a great atmosphere to meet with a friend, grab lunch etc.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Went here because the name sounded so fun, and Id say it lived up to the expectation. Wasnt blown away by anything, its a cute little place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Loved the place, great coffee, very nice scones, smoothies and don t forget to try the freshly brewed iced tea (we chose black currant). Loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very comfortable atmosphere, and staff is always friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice place to meet and relax. Friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Their London fogs are the best. I have never had one remotely at good as theirs.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing place for lunch, snack or coffee!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great atmosphere and good food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food and beverages are good and well priced. The service is great. My only complaint would be that the wifi is lousy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice place to chat and have a coffee or two

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Staff was friendly and the atmosphere is very relaxing. Nicely decorated interior and the portions are perfect. I got a bagel and a cappuccino and both were delicious. You have the option to take them to go but if you have the time I recommend having a seat and relaxing for your morning wakeup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A lovely little spot to meet with friends for tea, sweet snacks, any type of coffee or a light lunch! Easy to find downtown on a main corner. Its fun to sit & watch the people go by....bright & cheerful with lots of windows! But you must be willing to walk from your parking spot. Parking is not provided.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

nice staff, good food, loved the space and eco friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Have you tried their matcha tea latte or London Fog? No??? You havent lived! :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Lovely place for a coffee. No dietary snacks (GF, SF, or LF), just a heads up. Service is great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I liked this place a lot, it is very homey and the drink selection is fantastic. Drinking here is like drinking at Starbucks! There is seating but not quite enough for the traffic that goes through. Other than that, it is a great place to eat and drink. $$.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best place Ive found for coffee in Owen Sound. Reasonable prices for good coffees. And plenty on the menu for a lunch or light breakfast. I enjoy a coffee at least a couple of times a week here. And never been disappointed with food or staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great sandwiches, coffee, tea and Wifi

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food, environment and people!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

I love the coffee and the breakfast bagels are amazing. The staffs sre friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Awesome drinks fun staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Its a comfortable place for me.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

A quiet place for quiet conversation. Vibrant and vivacious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great coffee...best early in the morning. Open to the sidewalk on sunny days. Lots of nice staff. Classy place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Beautifully decorated, friendly service with all your favor coffee shop treats! Highly recommend if you are in Owen Sound.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good staff, good coffee. They have a nice selection of coffee in a hipster kind of environment. A decent but limited lunch menu. If coffee is not your thing they have a solid vaeivar of teas. And try their smoothies. The chocolate monkey is one of our favourites. Busy downtown place with a nice vibe. They also occasionally have small music concerts in the evening.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Im a regular. Great coffee, great food, excellent gluten free options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great coffee, good atmosphere, amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food great service

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food. Not so great coffee.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice place. Good stuff

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Their coffee is decent and their prices are reasonable but I will not be back. A while ago I walked up with a friend to grab a coffee and a staff member ran to the door to lock it. He said through the glass that they were closed for a private function and that he had forgotten to lock the door earlier. There is a nice way to handle that situation and a rude way - unfortunately they chose the later. With so many competing coffee chains in the area, customer service is very important.

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good place to pop into and relax with a coffee and perhaps a tasty sandwich. Gluten free diet friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Lovely atmosphere and great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

My favourite cafe in Owen Sound!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good spinach salad

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice coffee shop. Clean and friendly!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great place

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Daily regulars....Always a pleasant experience. Good coffee, great atmosphere, good food and efficient, courteous staff. Congrats for maintaining your high level of service. Cheers

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great to back again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

If you need to stop for coffee on your way to the cottage I definitely recommend here! Way better than Starbucks or Timmies.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Fun place great food awesome service cant wait to visit again

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Always a good atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Great coffee too! Closed Sundays though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great coffees and nice selection of treats to go with it. Variety of sandwiches too. Spacious, with plenty of seats and tables.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Love this cafe

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent coffee and food with a nice atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great soups and friendly staff.

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great for a quick lunch & free WiFi!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Visiting Owen Sound on a hockey tournament and was sad to see there were no Starbucks around. Found the Frog pong cafe after a quick google search. Their Americano is better than Starbucks and cheaper. Visited a few times over the weekend and the service and quality were excellent each time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Pretty impressed with my visit to Owen Sound. Great beans used here, thanks for my flat white

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Nice relaxing corner coffee shop

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent coffee and customer service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice spot

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice bright and airy place to sit and relax with one of their many tasty beverages.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

coffee lovers pit stop.the best in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Love the london fog. Mmmmm