Atmosphere Cafe - Guelph, Ontario

Clement D.

C’est un très bon endroit pour se retrouver en famille ou même entre amis !

Rogue T.

Date of Visit: SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2025
A Relaxed Downtown Guelph Gem
We spent a lovely afternoon at Atmosphere Café, perched on their patio overlooking the splash pad at Guelph City Hall—a perfect spot for people-watching and soaking up the downtown vibe.
We ordered two of their thin-crust pizzas: the Spinach Cranberry, which was a surprisingly tasty mix of sweet and savoury, and the Chicken Artichoke, which was rich, flavorful, and satisfying. Paired with a cold draft beer, it made for a laid-back and delicious lunch.
The drink menu had a solid selection of local brews, and the vibe was casual but polished—ideal for a weekend bite or a relaxed evening out.
What really stood out was our exceptional server, who was friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaging. They made the experience feel personal and welcoming.
Overall, Atmosphere Café delivers on its name—offering great food, a great setting, and great service. Relaxed Downtown Guelph Gem

Mike J.

Nice quaint little place! Our server was so nice, and we really dig the atmosphere (pun intended). Good cocktails, my wife liked the Apple Pie cocktail and my sister-in-law enjoyed her espresso martini. I had a beer from Wellington. They have about 5 beer selections on tap but good choices of local craft beer!
My recommendation at this place will always be Wellington if you're a beer person. Food was nice and fresh. I ordered the jerk chicken tacos which were loaded with flavour, only complaint was it was a little soggy and messy, but still tasty. And personally I'm not a salad guy so just not a fan of the side selection. My wife got the Tofu Bahn Mi which she absolutely loved. And my sister-in-law ordered the Goat Cheese and Beet Salad which she said filled her craving. Prices were very fair here too.

Karan M.

We haven’t been here for years but we’re so happy we went back because it was great. The food, the patio, the staff, was all excellent. It’s one of the best patios in Guelph right now. We decided to get a few appetizers for our dinner so we could try the great options and everything was delicious. It’s a great place for couples or families and we will dine here again for sure.

Tim B.

What is going on with this restaurant. It was one of our favourites but the service was slow and the server really had no idea what she was doing. After being told they could only make gluten free pizzas as they were out of regular dough ( pizza is half your menu,, to run out of the dough, seriously)I ordered the Atmosphere salad and then the Rigatoni with sausage as an add on. My salad came with sausage on it? Come on! Then we ordered a port and the bartender had no idea where the bottle was. We ordered another one and they were out of that one. We ordered a third and they were out of that too. The people working there tonight were not professional at all. Atmosphere you can do better!!!

Pris K.

Been here twice now. Both times are good. I'm not a pizza fan but their pizza is good. Thin crusted and I believe it's wood oven (don't quote me on that) but the pizza is good. I got it both times and it's the most memorable thing about their menu. Try the pair pizza! I got lamb and it was excellent. I've also tried their duck and enjoyed it. But I would say their lamb is better. Grandparents had salmon and both enjoyed their meals. Wasn't the biggest fan of their mini poke cups. I misunderstood and thought poke or term sushi was gonna be diced tuna or something. Although it tasted fine it was essentially just rice, 3 edamame, 1 cube of avacado bite sized for $15... sorry but way too expensive for those. Anyways back to the positives. Everything else I've had here was awesome and they have really good drinks too. Cute place inside. Would recommend a visit

Fei Z.

Before I write this, I should note that I'm not one to go out of my way to write reviews, but this restaurant is a hidden gem. I came here with my friend today and we split the daily soup (Mushroom soup or something) as well as the Ratatouille Pizza. We finished off with a Black Cherry NY Cheesecake. All of the food looked and tasted delicious. Staff was all very nice and food was delivered relatively quickly (although we did go on a Wednesday afternoon, and it was almost empty at the time). The restaurant had a great atmosphere with nice lighting. Would definitely dine again!

Bill D.

Atmosphere Café in Guelph was the perfect spot for a September lunch.

The outdoor patio is spacious, with plenty of shade, creating a relaxed environment.

The menu is fresh and playful; we tried the Poke Cups, Superfood Salad, and Smoked Salmon on a bagel, and everything was super tasty, vibrant, and served by friendly, smiling staff.

Inside, the café is a blend of hip and elegant design. A fun detail is the five creatively named bathrooms: Earth, Fire, Water, Wood, and Metal.

I highly recommend Atmosphere Café—it's a feast for both your stomach and your senses!