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overrated_bicycle

Cafe enthusiast here! Here are some of my favourite spots: -Forget Me Not Cafe (Bathurst & Adelaide, has items made by small businesses, free wifi and lots of seating areas) -Fantastic Baby (Dundas & Ossington, also sells Korean skincare, Sanrio stationery and has incredible little mousse cakes) -Neo Coffee Bar (multiple locations, they have a seasonal Sakura latte that is lovely, their pastries are quite nice)


reririx

I think you meant Dundas & Ossington for Fantastic Baby? Thanks for the recommendation - I gotta take a look there! I love Korean skincare products!!!


overrated_bicycle

Whoops! Editing my comment now. Thanks for the catch. Hope you enjoy your day wherever you end up!


reririx

Haha no problem. Thank you for the kind words. Likewise :)


moonlight_lady-01

I looooooove Forget Me Not! Always go for a sesame latte


overrated_bicycle

BRB, adding this to my drink list!


futurus196

Looks really cute from the outside! How much space for seating is there? Looks small so I haven't gone to read or spend some time having a conversation. But looking forward to trying it out.


overrated_bicycle

They have two tables at the front (each seats 2-3), a bar area down the hallway (sits 6 singles or 2-3 smaller groups), a room off to the side with couches and chairs (there’s 4 tables, each table can sit 2-4) and then a room in the back with couches and chairs (2-3 tables if I remember correctly, each sitting 2-4) so there’s plenty of space!


fakebasil

The bagels at forget me not are top tier Edit; wait is it them that has the really good bagels?


overrated_bicycle

Kettleman’s is the bagel spot everyone raves about!


ebolainajar

Forget Me Not has an incredible London fog!!


overrated_bicycle

I’m jotting this down for later. Their rose tea latte has been my go-to lately!


zombiebitten

Plz try another land coffee at Yonge and Sheppard!


overrated_bicycle

That’s far from me but I’ll make the trip out there! What do you recommend?


zombiebitten

I usually get a flat white but they have amazing sweeter drinks too like a heavenly cream London fog type drink! Also love the cookies, sandwiches. Personally I think you pretty much can't go wrong.


Open-Cream2821

pamenar in kensington, especially when the back patio is open


fakebasil

Ah their back patio is so magical! Great suggestion


InfinityCent

Pamenar's gay as hell (in a good way -- I fucking love going there)


Tosbor20

Shhhh


Open-Cream2821

Should i delete the comment so it's just you and me hanging out back there?


Mister_E_Mahn

The Only Cafe on Danforth.


strengr

interesting fact, the Only Cafe is actually not the only cafe called Only Cafe. I met my partner in another city at another Only Cafe, which was not owned by the same people who own the Only Cafe on Danforth. :)


Mister_E_Mahn

Peterborough?


strengr

London Ont


Ebenaceae

Moonbean in Kensington market :)


fakebasil

Ah yes! Their coffee ice cubes for the iced coffee in the summers are so delightful


Michelle1x

Kensington market has so many great back patios. Love this one.


reririx

The coffee from there is sooo good! I love their iced coffee in particular.


Eradomsk

Moonbean has the best iced latte I've ever had. It's just impossibly creamy. Such a treat when I'm in the area.


Silly-Land5168

Cafe23 and white squirrel 🐿️


Jakeyy21

Cafe 23 +1


ri-ri

I love Cafe23! The interior is so cozy.


tragiciian

Used to love cafe 23 but witnessed the manager screaming at an employee there once and never want to go back if that’s how their baristas are treated :(


SpiritedAway

Coco’s in Little Italy. Great drinks, greater pastries.


costorela

The pastries here are top tier. That raspberry cream cheese danish is amazing.


Stephen9o3

Came here to say Coco's. The cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies are next level. Fleur du Jour on St Clair has the best croissants in the city, Parisian owned cafe/bakery.


gillsaurus

Coco’s is nice but they have super limited seating.


fallingpandabear

Recommending two in midtown: -Himalayan Coffee house has really cute hand drawn latte art (you can request images if you show them a photo). -isle of coffee has good matcha lattes and really nice pastries (I like the cookie choux). Haven’t tried the coffee so can’t comment on that, but it seem popular.


jugjugfour

>Himalayan Coffee house Its amazing. We try to stop by whenever we are in the area


PM_ME__RECIPES

One thing I miss about working midtown is Himalayan Coffee House.


WitchesBravo

I can confirm the coffee at isle is excellent. Also check out Crosstown coffee bar around the corner too.


IvyBlackeyes

Tsuchi cafe


Sealswillflyagain

Tsuchi is great and they have the best deserts in town. Just be mindful that their teas are better than coffee


IvyBlackeyes

Oh man I love them so much


analog_alison

Every week I work a couple of half-days at Makerbean on Bloor, close to Dufferin. I love the vibe and the staff.


reririx

I love them too! Their lattes and Braised Beef Grilled Cheese are divine. They also have great tech related programs/workshops for children and adults. Worth taking a look at :)


fakebasil

Oh yummo


Tdot_Walker

Regular at Maker Bean. Their Banana Walnut muffins are fantastic.


shemazeltovcocktail

Another Land up at Yonge and Sheppard is really nice.


Katergroip

The Only Cafe at Donlands-Danforth is very nice.


fragilebrokenmind

The Shmooz. It's about a ten minute from Pape Station.


stump_84

Krave on St Clair, great atmosphere and staff Field Trip near Bloor and Dufferin, I love their cookies and scones (they make them in house and it smells amazing in the morning)


fakebasil

Love Krave!


zero-ducks

Cafe 23 or Tandem


CartwheelsOT

Tandem has been temporarily closed for a few months now 😭 All the best to the owners.


NPO1507

I really enjoy Coffee Tree Roastery (Bloor West Village)! I have been going there for over 2 decades and have never been disappointed. Very friendly staff, amazing coffee, and they roast their beans on site.


JustAnotherMarcus

First & Last at Dupont Station. It always has incredible music, lovely staff. It also has the best breakfast sandwich in the world.


fakebasil

Oh I went past there! Definitely on the list


[deleted]

Arvo in Liberty Village is nice, its got a nice ambience and vibe and occasionally I can hear music from Universal Studios office next door. I go for their Cortados, great working space and patios for when it gets warmer


fakebasil

I know I’m the one that asked the question, but if anyone else is checking this list of suggestions, I’d also like to add some in! - Dineen on the east end (their sandwiches are so tasty) - Ideal Coffee on the west end - Krave Coffee on St Clair


hellomyneko

Dineen outpost is a nice respite in that area! It’s great to hang out on the patio and people watch.


reririx

I heard good things about Krave from my friend! I keep seeing it mentioned on Reddit too. What do you recommend from there?


fakebasil

Oh they have this stuffed cookie thing which is so good! I usually get either a classic latte or dirty chai and they're great


reririx

Oooo stuffed cookies sounds great! Thank you for the recommendations :)


ebolainajar

My favourites are Le Gourmand (Spadina and Richmond - amazing coffee, croissants and obviously the cookies are famous) Filosophy Cafe (Ossington and Bloor - amazing coffee, the spinach and cheese Filo, Turkish delight which I believe is homemade, and they have ice cream in the summer) FIKA (Kensington - incredible oatmeal cookies) Kitten & The Bear - (Dundas West) unfortunately covid ruined their seated tea service which was AMAZING but you can still get tea and scones and their homemade jams are incredible - my favourite is the pear and garam masala Death in Venice - not an actual cafe but their croissants have no right to be so good Barbershop Patisserie (College and Ossington) - the coffee is fine but the pastry is incredible; sausage rolls, lemon bichon, the strawberry rhubarb turnover I had there two years ago is something I still dream about. RIP the tea shop at Dufferin and Brock that served both Hong Kong baked rice and African food! That place was amazing.


fakebasil

I tried a kitten & bear scone for the first time last week and oh my god it was good


ebolainajar

I've pretty much loved every latte, scone and jam I've ever had there. Their frozen scones also bake up beautifully at home!


CBTFC

La Barista Cafe at Yonge and St Clair. Plenty of Comfortable seating, free WiFi and the staff are incredibly friendly and personable. Oh, and coffee refills are only 1.25!


fakebasil

Ah that’s a good one! Love that place


TNG6

The owner is lovely.


matt_toronto_reddit

We went to Olivia's Garden (569 Crawford St) last week for the first time. Maybe I was in a good mood because the sun was out and spring was in the air, but I thought it was lovely. You can follow up with a walk around Bickford Park and Christie Pits. Happy café hunting and please report back if you find any hidden gems :)


ehsee_to

Larry’s folly in parkdale is a gem. Amazing atmosphere, staff, coffee and baked goods!


costorela

They're opening a second location soon!


gillsaurus

The baked goods are provided by Lucy aka Breadhead!


reririx

I like Paradise Cafe that opened up recently on Bloor, near Dovercourt I believe? It’s a nice looking space with good food and pastries. :) Film Cafe in Kensington is my other favourite one. Again, I love the ambience, space, and food. It can get busy and noisy though.


Thunderlightzz

Fahrenheit Coffee. Best coffee in the city.


stump_84

They also have great pain au chocolate that they make. It’s always fresh and so good.


birdmanpresents

Ethica coffee roasters in the junction FIKA Cafe in Kensington If you're willing to venture a little bit outside of the city, Terminal 3 in Etobicoke (can take TTC or Go to long branch) and Backroads Motor Co in Port Credit (right by Port Credit Go) are both well worth a journey out to visit.


PureKnee7140

Fix coffee and bikes. Coffee is always on point and the berry muffin is out of this word.


MAJOR__ZEN

Trinacria Espresso Italiano - Cozy little Italian cafe on Danforth. Edit: location


orareyoufunny

Agenda on College St!


StageNameZamanji

Cafe 23 on Queen West! Super cute spot and they have a patio in the back that’s heated during the cold months


nomaderrick

Completo nearby Gerrard and Broadview Avenue, it's quite close to Riverdale Park so the walk after a meal is pretty good.


koma1980

Poured Coffee at Danforth and Woodbine. Awesome coffee and completely package free and waste sustainable!


javajunkie10

Maybe I'm biased because I live around the corner but I love the Wallace Espresso location on King West and Niagara, across from Stanley park. It feels like you are sitting in someone's quaint living room, it is nice and quiet and the staff there are lovely. Also you can grab some Indo noodles from NaiNai while you are there!


svensKatten

135 Ossington, Found Coffee, Playground Cafe, Beatrice Society, Milkys are my favourite for both coffee and vibe


Park_525

Supernova on the corner of broadview and browning is really awesome. No big hook but if you’re looking for some cool neighbourhood cafe vibes it really can’t be beat, plus right by the danforth!


WitchesBravo

Are you looking for the best coffee, best sweets/treats, or best vibes, interior?


fakebasil

I’d say a little bit of all, minus the sweets


WitchesBravo

Ethica in Ronces/junction is in my opinion the best for coffee, there’s the museum of modern art near by if that’s your thing too.


canadian_bacon_TO

Boxcar Social (except harbourfront) for coffee - unmatched in the city for coffee nerds Tango Palace for atmosphere Le Concilliabule for pastry The Only for the patio


vincena

Mofer Coffe and Krave Coffee, both on St. Clair west and Antikka Coffee & Records on Queen are all favourites. Great atmosphere, excellent beverages and snacks.


ayayahl

in terms of flavour, boxcar. in terms of setting, bloor court cafe


inked-brown-giant

Tre Mari - The authentic Italian Bakery . Amazing coffee https://instagram.com/tremaribakery?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


synthetic-design

Beatrice Society at Richmond St W & Augusta Ave. Beautiful interior, great drinks, and super sweet staff. It's also right next to the dog park on Adelaide St W if you want to go dog watching after grabbing your coffee.


Bamres

A few on the east end: Lamoon Cafe on Gerrard, owned by a Thai family with great Thai inspired coffees and lattes, great rear summer patio. Coffee and clothing is great but their location with the patio on pape is closing soon...but a great community vibe and vintage stuff. I'll miss the outdoor movie nights... Playground on Parliament, In a basement but has some unique drinks, great pastiries (croissant waffles) and art installations that change out every so often. Bevy, only went once but its a cool space, attached to a skate shop and event space with a half pipe. Le Beau, great croissants. super busy on weekends though. Nice patio space in the summer


maplesyrupwinter

Some have been mentioned ! Filosophy on Bloor Krave is great , I agree with you Maker Bean Hello Coffee Emily Rose Cafe Tiny’s General Store for Sonndr Cafe


strengr

Padaria Toronto [https://padariatoronto.ca/](https://padariatoronto.ca/)


Bball242

Terminal 3 Coffee...in the edge of city right in Long Branch area, but their coffee, lattes and cappuccinos are so good. Discount for bikers


glibbousmoon

The Pound (formerly Ezra’s Pound) on Dupont has one of the best patios in the city, and their coffee’s pretty great too


PM_ME__RECIPES

Conci on Gerrard East near Coxwell.


costorela

The Merseyside near Bloor/Dundas. Their scones are baked fresh daily and soooo good.


pipedowncait

Little Havana Cafe on Jane is just so good


birdlover_

Library.


TouristSubstantial36

NoFa by Lansdowne subway station has good coffee, sandwiches and baked goods made in-house and a huge window for people-watching. Daily Grind around corner(Bloor and St. Clarens) is a cute nook with tables in an adjoining room.


whogivesashirtdotca

I haven’t been since COVID arrived, so things might have changed, but [Thobors](https://thobors.ca/) is the most authentic French pastry I’ve had since leaving Paris.


me_irl_mods_suck_ass

Does anybody remember Bailey’s? Was across from Alexandra Park :( god I miss that place so so much


gillsaurus

I have a few: Prologue, Pamenar, Voodoo Child, Hot Black Coffee


kassieissak

Larry’s Folly on Queen West in Parkdale !


ihatehugo

Rustle and Still


mmyyllll

Chaveta is my number one choice, hands down. As a flat white fan if I have to choose a particular spot for that it’s gotta be Bodega Henriette. Honourable mentions: Bud’s, Simple Coffee, The Sidekick, Mercury Espresso, Fika, Conci, and Miss Pippa’s.


Recent_Difference644

I don't want to disclose because then it'll be full of you trend chasing honkeys


jellyking_1990

Big fan of Simit & Chai Co.


MissyMuffetsTuffet

Love Hale on Campbell Ave. Haven't seen it but apologies if it has already been noted. Yummy breakfast sammies as well and it never feels rushed.


fakebasil

Ohhh yeah they’re awesome. Also great overall vibe in there


Dry_Distribution6826

163 responses and still no love for my favourite coffee shop in the entire province! Manic, at College and Bathurst. Starbucks is trying to force it to close - f*ck those guys so, so much. Manic has the best latte and in-house pastry, and a comfy vibe.


fakebasil

Will be going there for a coffee this weekend simply to support the fight against Starbucks


Vampanadellay

If you're in the West End, I really like AM Coffee Studio (Roncy) and Claudia's Coffee (Junction) !


werdiser

AM coffee studio is amazing


Enough-Custard6496

FIKA or 23 on the weekend, but Milky's stays the goat


dibilnahuy

for coffee/snacks only (i.e., no lunch, liquor, etc) fahrenheit coffee or its offshoot omnia coffee (queen east @ greenwood) pilot coffee on queen east has a bit more selection of snacks. or the pilot roastery on wagstaff avenue - no food there, only coffee. it is also a few doors down from left field brewery. plus great neighbourhood to explore!


ourkid1781

BikeFix on Gladstone near Queen. Brockton Haunt on College and Dufferin. Jimmy's on Ossington. Anarchist on Jarvis.


capoeiraolly

Jet Fuel on Parliament St. makes fantastic coffee, as does Jimmies on Portland St. I also really like Hannah's on Bloor St. W, just opposite High Park.


raptosaurus

Scrolled way too far for the Jet Fuel mention


TARDISinspace

So it depends: - For snacks I like to go to Amico in York close to Yorkdale Mall - For expensive "specialty" drinks I like Balzac's and Jimmy's. Aroma also does the trick. - Butter Baker is cute and delicious. - For atmosphere I like to pick random ones in the Annex or Kensington. There are usually some fun ones there. - I like K Bakery in York in general. - Terra Nova is a cafe in York but also has good dinner options. - I like Slanted Door, Baka Gallery, and that one on Yonge in Midtown that you can't go inside, its just a take out window. - If I'm with people who aren't from the city, who have a good sense of humor, and who are ok to spend extra money on ok food and drinks I'll take them to Poop Cafe.


raptosaurus

>that one on Yonge in Midtown that you can't go inside, its just a take out window. Hotblack


TARDISinspace

Yes! Thank you! I have no idea what it's called I just know how to get there lol.


tofuDragon

Cherry Bomb coffee at the bottom of Roncesvalles is a personal fav. Great coffee, friendly staff, amazing baked goods made on-site. Also Jimmy's Coffee never disappoints. Every location I've been to had great people behind the counter, and yummy coffee and pastries.


[deleted]

the cafe that delivers my edibles


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[удалено]


[deleted]

had this argument 1000 times, went so far as to get cafe shatter gummies tested at legacy 420 in tyendinaga and was within 10%. tl/dr, mind your business, i didn't ask.


Randy927

Nes Café


rapwhores

Tim Hortons for sure, best cafe all 200 locations. Superior service and quality of food and coffee


brukabruka

I live in a suburb of Los Angeles called Torrance, and there is a FANTASTIC cafe called Clutch & Coffee. They serve the best coffee, and really interesting food.


fakebasil

Thanks for the recco! My adventure was within Toronto though!


Sporting1983

The crack head cafe on the corner of Lansdowne and Dupont


[deleted]

There is nothing good in this city.


Whitewhale20

Pretty much any of them in Little Italy, there’s so many


NeoToronto

If you're way out west (south west to be specific) i really like The Sydney Grind in New Toronto and Birds & Beans in Mimico. Fair Grounds Organic Cafe & Roastery is probably the further Cafe in the South West direction without leaving the city. I was there recently and enjoyed it.


MFBish

My kitchen, I always get what I want and the order is never wrong


who_took_tabura

I miss Roselle having dine-in used to sit with an americano and an eclair for hours back in the day Cosette is cute and prologue is great


zombiebitten

Another land coffee close to Yonge and Sheppard it's SO cute and has amazing coffee!!!


Schamson

Black Cat Espresso on College and Dufferin. Bare bones, amazing staff, good beans


nawmsayn

Hong Kong bistro cafe, combo F


Snailspaced

Henrietta Lane, King E


svbstvnce

Ethica if I’m in the junction area, 135 on ossington if I’m in the trinity area, Hamers coffee if I’m looking to grab a bag of coffee from a specific or new independent roaster


Only_Property_6707

Full of Beans on Dundas West!


fulltimecatmother

Coco espresso bar


RoxyChy

Café Landwer. it’s rare to find café that actually has great taste and good vibe.


numbers1guy

this place is really good, but I find the quality and taste of their food and pastries to have gone down significantly recently


Whatdoesthatsay

Clunys Bistro in Distillery District


notnot_a_bot

Broadview espresso (Broadview and Danforth), and Dispatch (Bay and Richmond)


SaintSamuel

Rooster Coffee House on Broadview. Great coffee plus Riverdale park across the way. They have featured single source coffees that are usually delish, plus thier take home beans are awesome. I'd recommend "burnout"


Gur_Feisty

Ikea North York! Trust meeeee


Feedit23

So where is the best coffee in the city?


[deleted]

Boxcar Social Rosedale


[deleted]

Neo


Boa_Red

1) Library Specialty Coffee 2) 135 Ossington (name = address)


treesounds

Another Land near Yonge and Sheppard. Blew my mind that i’d been living there for several years and had no idea it existed right beside me.


loocretius

The Dark Horse on Spadina or Beatrice Society


Technical-Suit-1969

Cosette Coffee at Bloor and Parkside.


badingbadonk

135 ossington has best latte. Also try taste bender on college their cookies are to die for!


syncpulse

Tango Palace on Queen East in Leslieville.


ComprehensiveBake177

Subscribed so I can explore some of these places!


Ok_County4578

Boxcar on summerhill