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We are Peterborough’s only licensed Starbucks Cafe and Gelateria and we are proudly serving every body.

Enjoy your favourite Starbucks beverage, fresh homemade Gelato, fresh daily baked goods or healthy lunches in our spacious cafe, on our patio or take-away. Having a hard time getting in but need your caffeine fix? Find us on Skip The Dishes. No more drive-thru line ups - have our best delivered right to you!

Welcome to Canoe Co. Cafe. Located at 290 Water St., downtown Peterborough, ON. We chose this name/look because our building was the former home of the Peterborough Canoe Company, founded in 1892- manufacturing wooden canoes in a factory located at the corner of King and Water Streets until 1961.

We are Peterborough’s only licensed Starbucks Cafe and Gelateria and we are proudly serving every body. Find your favourite Starbucks Coffees, Teavanna Teas, Wine, Locally produced Craft Beer, decadent pastries, takeaway lunches and snacks and of course,   fresh, homemade Italian Gelato!

We have plenty of room to sit in at our ground level cafe or enjoy your refreshments on our rooftop patio overlooking downtown Peterborough and the Otonabee River.

Our Walk-Up Window is conveniently located off Water Street. You can place your order at our window for quick take-away or come in side to see our daily offerings. 

Finding it difficult to get in but craving your favourite Starbucks beverage or pastry? Find us on Skip The Dishes - for approximately the same cost as a parking token, have your order delivered right to you! 

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