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| - As a history buff, as a history fanatic, I am definitely giving Balzac in the Distillery District 2 stars. The 2 stars represents the wonderful atmosphere, the preserved history AND how wonderful the very famous Balzac's is in the greater scheme of the entire Distillery District.
There are a couple of points if like to discuss briefly , or to mention. First, I have no idea WHY this beautiful building, especially as locals and tourists alone are there to use there cameras in this great Victorian industry, that NO PHOTOS ARE PERMITTED .
The only other places where you really should not take photos is a gallery - that makes sense, they I can appreciate . But for The most illogical and bizarre reason(s), taking PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS PUBLIC space is a definite no, no. I literally have no idea why you cannot take photographs inside what is essentially nothing more than a coffee shop. I would LOVE to find out the rationale, even though I have seen countless people thinking to themselves, "why can't I photograph this beautiful Victorian space, the architecture, the original fixtures, the beautiful staircase among all kinds of wonderful and interesting items designed for it TO be seen , and take photos regardless.
Second, the coffee is exceptionally tar-sands thick and tasteless no matter how much sugar you add to a coffee. Don't get me wrong, you are in the Distillery and prices are higher, so let's understand that. But in talking with other visitors,there has at times been agreements that McDonalds or Tim Hortons has far far better coffee. I'm not sure if this is a very traditional way of roasting coffee, which if it is, I can understand. It may be me, but I've heard other visitors with the same opinion. Anyways.
Rest assured, it's a definite stop in the Distillery for its own sake. Again, and I've seen employees SAY BLUNTLY to tourists, no cameras are allowed to their utter confusion of people from other parts outside of Toronto visiting. What is this place, the Vatican Archives?
So be aware of that, pictures are taken by so many individuals because of its rustic beauty. Why else do you think that people want to come to the Distillery? Something you could always ask if you are forced to put your travellers' cameras away.
Prices are generally higher but still I would recommend a visit to Balzac's just to sit back in the sun on the patio and watch the world go by. The desserts offered are varied but I want to positively review that their parties, donuts , various other good things to eat with coffee ARE DELICIOUS. Do t forget the seating loft section on the second floor as its a great retreat space, relaxing and with a nice view of architecture you cannot photograph.
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