With the Grain

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Mike Doidge

I’ve been coming to With the Grain for many years and have always loved the staff, food, and welcoming atmosphere. However, over the past month or two, I’ve noticed a significant turnover in staff, and unfortunately, the quality of service has noticeably declined. I understand it can take some time for new team members to find their rhythm, but it doesn’t seem to be improving. Along with the drop in service, I’ve also noticed that hygiene standards and the quality of food presentation aren’t what they used to be :( It feels like the level of care and attention that made this place special is missing lately. Sadly, it’s made my weekly visits, something I used to really look forward to, less enjoyable.

Jalene Lumb

With the Grain is my Saturday morning ritual. The coffee and baked goods are amazing. I stock up for the week with an oatmeal sandwich loaf (awesome for our Saturday lunch grilled cheese sandwiches), baguettes (they make for fantastic French toasts), croissant bread (which my daughter devours in her school lunches) and often something sweet as a treat - the brownies, bee sting bars and cinnamon rolls are always a hit! The staff is super friendly and I appreciate the loyalty cards for coffee and bread. The bakery itself is small but so quaint being in an old historical house. If you haven't tried With the Grain, you're missing out on a Guelph experience.

Lillian Hargrove

I visited this place about a year ago and absolutely loved it. I was in town this past Saturday and decided to visit again— unfortunately, I won’t be returning after this visit. While the food is still excellent, the service was extremely disappointing this time. One major concern: the same dirty tongs, visibly coated with a thick build-up from various food items, were reused for everything I ordered. It was hard to miss, and frankly, it was unappetizing. When I asked simple questions, the staff either didn’t know how to respond or gave dismissive answers. I also asked for a proper box for my donut, since I had a long drive ahead to prevent the icing from sticking and peeling off, a basic request, but instead was told it’s supposed to come in a bag and got denied. I ordered a latte as well, which took nearly five minutes to arrive, and when it finally did, it was poorly made. The milk was steamed incorrectly, and it was clear the staff could use more training on how to properly prepare drinks. It’s disappointing to see such a drop in service quality. Won’t be returning.

A J

First time going to this Bakery and we will definitely be back! Staff was friendly and there was lots to choose from. Everything we bought was great, highly recommend. There’s a park nearby making it a great place to stop at before going for a walk.