The Funcken Café

One of my favourite on campus spots to study near a coffee supply! Love their Peruvian coffee and their sandwiches and cakes are always super delicious. Their carrot cake is especially great as a pick me up after a cold wintery day of classes. The staff is always very welcoming and nice, the cafe is clean and there are plenty of outlets for charging your devices. The windows look into the St Jerome’s courtyard which provides a pretty serene view while you work/eat!

My favourite place on campus. Once I started going here I never returned to Starbucks. Their delicious drinks are always made with care, and they don’t charge extra for non-dairy milk! Baristas are kind and conversational and you can get a pumpkin spice latte for $3.25

I absolutely adore this place! I come almost every day and the staff have made a wonderful effort to get to know me as a regular. They have my drink order memorized and are very bubbly. Food is great and clearly made from quality ingredients. Latte art is an added bonus every now and then ;)

What a cute little place! Super affordable & the build your own combo is great. $10 for coffee, sandwich or bagel & a sweet treat!!

I’ve been going to Funcken throughout my university years, and it’s honestly one of the most underrated spots on Waterloo campus. It’s tucked inside St. Jerome’s, and a lot of people don’t even know it’s there. It’s a small, student-run café with a really cozy vibe. They always have cute seasonal decorations, board games, and lots of seating (though it can get pretty busy, especially in the fall). Their drinks are way better than you’d expect from a campus cafe. The chai latte and matcha latte are both so good. But my favorite thing is the Build Your Own Bagel. You can customize it however you want with a little paper form, and it’s super affordable; usually around $5 for a full sandwich that’s actually filling. The pretzel bagel is my top pick, but it does sell out sometimes. My usual order is the pretzel bagel with sun-dried tomato cream cheese, honey mustard, spicy pickled peppers (I think they’re banana peppers?), lettuce, onion, provolone, and sometimes tomato. It’s seriously so good. They also have a build-your-own sandwich combo, and I think some gluten-free options too. Just something to keep in mind—if you’re vegetarian or have dietary restrictions, they cook things like eggs and their grilled cheese on the same surface as bacon. Service is usually fast and the staff are always kind and friendly. The wait is usually just a couple minutes. I also love the little whiteboard they put out with random names of the day. If your name’s on it, you get a deal, which is such a fun touch. All in all, Funcken is such a great place to grab a warm drink or a cheap and tasty lunch. It definitely deserves more love.

had a cappuccino to-go today. Delicious coffee. Student-run, pastry and sandwich selections offered as well. There’s a notice board full of fun details. There’s a to-go sign up type thing for people who want to skip the line. Picked up a loyalty card today. I’m curious to try more drinks and take part in some free coffee games :D It’s by the backside of St. Jerome’s academic Centre (Ground Floor)