Est. Waterloo, Ontario

Old
Firehall
Dessert Café

Famous hot chocolate, premium desserts,
gelato & artisan coffee — open till late.

📍 35 King St N, Waterloo, ON
📞 (519) 888-0123
⏰ Open Daily · Tue–Thu & Mon 12–11pm · Fri–Sat till midnight · Sun 11am–10pm
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Old Firehall
Dessert Café
Waterloo's Sweet Escape
⭐ 4.7 Google Rating
🍨 Premium Gelato
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Famous Hot Chocolate
Our signature recipe that Waterloo loves
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Gelato & Ice Cream
Including Kawartha Dairy favourites
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Fresh Baked Goods
Croissants, pastries & premium treats
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Open Late
Your perfect late-night dessert spot

A Sweet Destination in the Heart of Waterloo

Nestled at 35 King Street North, Old Firehall Dessert Café is Waterloo's beloved gathering spot for those who take their desserts seriously. From our legendary hot chocolate to our curated gelato selection, every visit is an indulgence.

Come for the treats, stay for the atmosphere. Whether it's a quick coffee break or a late-night craving, we're here for it.

📍 35 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W9
📞 (519) 888-0123
4.7
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Google Reviews
Rated by hundreds of happy customers

Hours

Monday12:00 – 11:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 – 11:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 – 11:00 pm
Thursday12:00 – 11:00 pm
Friday12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Old Firehall Dessert Café

Our Menu

☕ Hot Beverages

Our famous hot chocolate and artisan coffee selections

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Signature Hot Chocolate
Our world-famous recipe — rich, velvety, and utterly indulgent. The drink that started it all.
From $5
Fan Favourite
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Espresso & Lattes
Premium espresso drinks crafted with care. Lattes, cappuccinos, and more.
From $4
Coffee
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Specialty Teas
A curated selection of premium loose-leaf and herbal teas, served your way.
From $4
Tea

🍨 Gelato & Ice Cream

Premium gelato and beloved Kawartha Dairy ice cream

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Artisan Gelato
A rotating selection of handcrafted gelato flavours made in the Italian tradition.
From $5
Seasonal
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Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream
Ontario's favourite premium ice cream brand, served in cones, cups, or sundaes.
From $5
Classic
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Milkshakes & Floats
Thick, creamy milkshakes and classic floats made with premium ice cream.
From $8
Indulgent

🥐 Baked Goods & Treats

Fresh pastries, sandwiches, and premium desserts

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Croissant Sandwich
Fresh, flaky croissant filled with premium ingredients. Reviewed as "fresh and yummy!" by our guests.
From $9
Fresh Daily
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Premium Desserts
An ever-changing selection of cakes, tarts, and confections crafted with the finest ingredients.
From $6
Dessert
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Cookies & Sweets
House-baked cookies and bite-sized sweets — perfect with your hot chocolate or coffee.
From $3
Sweet
Old Firehall Dessert Café

Order Your Way

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Dine In
Come in and enjoy your treats in our cozy café atmosphere. People typically spend 30 minutes to 1.5 hours with us.
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Pickup
Order ahead and pick up your favourites without the wait. Quick and convenient.
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Delivery
Have your desserts delivered straight to your door. Available through our delivery partners.

📍 Find Us

We're located at the heart of Waterloo's King Street — easy to find, impossible to forget.

📍 35 King St N, Suite 102, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W9
📞 (519) 888-0123
⏰ Mon–Thu: 12–11pm | Fri–Sat: 12pm–12am | Sun: 11am–10pm
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35 King St N
Waterloo, Ontario
30min Average Visit Time
$1–10 Price Per Person
7 Days Open Every Week
Old Firehall Dessert Café

What Guests Are Saying

4.7
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Based on Google Reviews
Exceptional across the board
5 ★
78%
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Bassem Costandi
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"Great place, with great service, and great tasting treats"
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Jaden White
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"Staff is so friendly, the food is amazing (croissant sandwich) fresh and yummy!"
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Cuong Lieu
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"They have a good selection of gelato and Kawartha Dairy ice cream."
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Sarah M.
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"The hot chocolate here is legendary. Nothing else like it in Waterloo. A must-visit!"
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Alex T.
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"Late-night dessert spot we always come back to. Open till midnight on weekends — perfect."
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Maya R.
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"Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and the gelato selection is incredible. Highly recommend!"
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