Drinks
Simple, satisfying, and made to hit the spot — our food is designed to feel like a treat without trying too hard. Think comfort, quality, and just enough indulgence to keep you coming back.
Food
Freshly made and impossible to ignore, our baked goods are the kind you “accidentally” add to every order. Flaky, soft, sweet, and worth every bite.
Baked goods
dana + Jon
We’re Jon and Dana, and together with our three boys, we’re the family behind The Manic Maker.
Located in the heart of Fort Erie’s beautiful Bridgeburg District, The Manic Maker is proud to be Niagara’s first brick-and-mortar freeze-dried candy shop. Since 2022, we’ve been creating fun, flavorful, and seriously crunchy freeze-dried treats in our licensed and inspected facility right here in-store.
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Join the folks who rave about this experience!
"If I could rate this 6 stars, I would!"
"Food, service, drinks, atmosphere are all fantastic! Not enough coffee shops have couches anymore! I'll come back here just for the couch!! Fellas behind the bar were fantastic!"
- D.C. - Google review
"The café is immaculate"
"This was my first time visiting and what a great experience! This place is so cozy and charming. We had a wonderful welcome as soon as we entered the cafe with warm smiles. They have a HUGE selection of drinks ☕️🫖 food and pastries 🥐 🍩. I will definitely be back 🫶🏻"
- Lisa Lampam
"This has to be the cleanest cafe I've ever been to..."
"...seriously you could eat off the floor, and no table was even slightly sticky! A huge win in my books! The atmosphere is just as describe comfy and cozy! The decor was unbelievably eye catching but not overwhelming! What an amazing cafe!
- Samantha Bradley
visit us at
26 Jarvis St,
Fort Erie
Stop by and experience The Manic Maker in person at 26 Jarvis St in the heart of Fort Erie’s Bridgeburg District. Whether you’re craving something sweet, a great coffee, or just a fun local spot to unwind, we’ve got you covered. Come in, explore, and see what makes this place a destination—not just a stop.
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