Alchemy Coffee is located in a tiny strip plaza with free (limited spaces) parking on highway 7. Note: They take Cash/Debit Only. It is a small half self serve styled cafe. There are not a lot of space but it can fit about 25-30 people. I went on a Sunday afternoon around 12PM with my friend. They have a brunch menu that is available from open 8AM - till 3PM daily. After 3PM-6PM, only their pastries and drinks are available but it is also a lot quieter for those that want to casually work and have a drink. It is best to come here with less than 4 people due to the lack of space. Staff is very friendly but service was a bit confusing. After walking in, someone asked for our name and informed us that there will be a bit of a wait time which we were okay with. Awhile after, many people were leaving but the line of people waiting did not know if they were going to be told which spots to take or to just grab their own seats. After finding a free spot, we went up to ask if we order at the front and they told us that a server will take our order at our seat. Soon after, a server came to us to take our order and provide utensils. Note: Water is self serve. Alchemy Coffee has a pretty extensive menu. They have six categories: Egg Benny, Pasta, Open Faced Omelettes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Chicken & Waffles, Classic Brekkie, Salad and add-ons. They also have a variety of coffee, tea and other drinks available. Note: You are not allowed to substitute- which to me, was quite unfortunate since I really like smoked salmon but I can't eat mushrooms. MATCHA TEA LATTE $4.40 (HOT) They have one size available only. The matcha flavor was bold and was not overpowered by the milk. This drink was crafted beautifully and tasted great. The only downside would be that it was not hot enough. PEAMEAL BACON, CHEDDAR, SPINACH, AVOCADO SPREAD EGGS BENNY $15 The eggs were cooked perfectly with a beautiful runny yolk. It paired very well with the peameal bacon and avocado spread on top of the soft english muffins. There was a lack of hollandaise sauce but it was creamy and tasted fresh. The homefries were well seasoned but a bit too starchy for my liking and were served slightly cool. In all, it was a very flavorful dish but I am not sure if it is worth $15. CHICKEN AND WAFFLES $16 There are three deep fried crispy chicken legs (dark meat lovers rejoice) and four waffles. At most, I could only finish 3 waffles so it is most ideal to share with someone else and try some of their foods ;) The chicken was really delicious. It did seem like my pieces were darker than expected and I'm not sure if it was because they reused the oil too much... but it was indeed juicy and NOT oily. I'm not sure what the crust is made out of but it was so flavorful and yummy (not a hint of greasiness). The wafflles were surprisingly done well and with the sauce that they provided, everything just harmonized. I loved the sauce and I was very tempted to ask for more. It was slightly spicy yet sweet. I also appreciated the salad that came along with the dish. The vinaigrette dressing was subtle yet brought out the natural flavors and freshness.I feel like the price for this meal was worth it and similar to other places. In terms of what was served, I definitely think that they do a better job than most places as well. In terms of satisfaction and fullness, the meals were great and we didn't feel the need to eat anything else throughout the day and night. From observance, people can pay at the counter or get the bill after eating. Since the staff at the front were busy, we took turns in paying at the front counter. I am definitely interested in coming back to try their Affogato or Carbonara pasta and would recommend the Chicken and Waffles! read more

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Wow. This brunch place has food good enough to make you speechless. Alchemy Coffee does a great job keeping their food healthy and nutritious at the cost of keeping the seasoning down. So keep that in mind, the food might be blander than you expect. Naturally, their coffee and latte are good as well. A bit pricy for a brunch place but due to COVID-19 struggles, it is understandable. Great service and great food, I would definitely recommend anyone to try any of their egg benedict dishes. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Salmon Egg Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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The best eggs benny I've ever had. Seriously. Get the bacon benny you won't regret it. The venue is small but definitely worth the wait. Get there early! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Seen many reviews and wanted to see what all the hype was. This was my fourth time here and finally decided to wait in line and try to eat here. The previous three times I gave up since there was too many people waiting and parking was tight as well. There are only 26 seats and the lineup was out the door (10+ people) at 130pm! You have to lineup at the cash and hope a table becomes available (I definitely did not like the fact the people behind me were asking if I wanted the open table?? What do you think!). Service was efficient and friendly (once we got a seat). We got a Eggs Benny (one with bacon and one with salmon) and also a Chicken and Waffle. The food and coffee were both excellent. The salad was fresh, English muffin was not burnt, fried chicken was not oily or burnt. Lastly the eggs were very well done-not too hard and not too runny. Food was definitely good but nothing to die for. Over hyped in my opinion. Why the three stars when the service and food is excellent? Cafeteria seating and ambiance (stand in long line at cash), small portions (no one was full), not cheap. read more

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Nice cozy place for breakfast. Seating is a little awkward because no one really seats you. You have to stand in line and get seated while negotiating with others for the right number of chairs, etc. Getting past that, you order your food at the counter, pay and just wait for it to come. Nice menu. We had a couple of variations of their eggs Benedict, one with preamed ham and another with salmon. Both good. Their coffee, latte and tea selections were good. Prices reasonable. Ambiance pretty nice but cozy and people seated close to each other. Servers were very helpful and nice. We will visit this place again for sure. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came here around 11:30am on a Wednesday. Place is half full. I am not a coffee expert so I will comment on the food and service I agree with one of the reviews, the service here is NON existence. No one greeted me as I walked in, the guy behind the counter just looked at me. Wasn't sure if I should seat myself or whatever... good thing I read the menu before coming because I didn't know the menu was on the wall at the side lol. Since noone came to me, I then walked to the counter and asked a few questions about the menu before ordering. I was asked to pay now or later,.. wait what?? (Cash or debit) the guy explained tips is optional, that's when I made a comment about noone acknowledged me and I gotta walk up to order/pay. He said he will bring me my food, guess that's a hint I should tip. Lol During my 30mins here, I noticed someone was supposed to take my order. The service I received was no different than eating at the food court. I had to get water myself as well. Seems everyone usually order the Benny's, waffles or omelettes. Being the usual me wanting to try something different, plus got sucked in by the pasta pic, I ordered the carbonara pasta. The portion is rather small for its $16. The pasta is topped with what I thought a pouched egg. It is actually an undercooked egg. By that I mean the egg white is clear... CLEAR! Yes, the egg was cold. My pasta went from steamy hot to room temperature warm after I mixed it. I have my egg raw with sauce when I have hotpot but definitely not that raw with my pasta. The bacon was crispy and fatty if that still matter at this point. Edit: bathroom problems within the hour after eating there. My only meal of the day so it was prob that raw egg :s read more

Alchemy Coffee - Carbonara pasta - parmesan, pork belly, egg, bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came for brunch on Sunday morning. Be prepared to wait a bit because there are only a few tables and they only let you order after you've secured one. The décor is pretty hip and the full menu is on the wall. Ordered the chicken and waffles and a iced brew coffee. My girlfriend got the smoked salmon, Portobello and kale Eggs Benny. The drinks come out quick in cute Mason jars. For the iced coffee you put the sugar and milk yourself. The food came shortly afterwards. The fried chicken was nice and crispy with a light well seasoned batter and it comes with a sweet and a little spicy sauce that goes well with the waffle. I will definitely return some time to try their other menu items! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Iced Brewed Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I had a pretty good experience coming here except for getting a table! This place is pretty popular and the tables are a first come first serve basis, so you have to be pretty patient. I ordered the Eggs benny smoked salmon ($14) which came with a side of potatoes and salad. I also ordered the matcha tea latte cold ($4.75). I thought the food was good but not amazing. It's a simple salad, the small potatoes are cut in halves. My boyfriend also ordered the chicken and waffles, the chicken was nicely seasoned. The service is friendly and they are pretty quick with serving the food. Besides the wait, I would consider coming back here. read more

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I came here with a friend mid-day around 2pm and it was packed with a few bar tables. It is a little crowded when sitting so during the winter you would have to hang up your jacket on their coat racks. Once you seat yourself the waiter will come by to take your order. But when you pay, you walk up to the counter to pay. I ordered a latte and their matcha white chocolate cookie. My friend ordered the vegetable eggs benny with a cappuccino. The items were both delicious. The cookie wasn't too sweet so it balanced with my latte. The friend also enjoyed the vegetable eggs benny because there were a variety of vegetables (beets, carrots, arugula, onions and a side of potatoes) This place is small so expect a wait. The parking lot is hard to get in an out because of the traffic on hwy 7. Overall, this is a cute little brunch place with good coffees and snacks. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Matcha Cookie $2.20 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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3.5 stars round up to 4 as service was friendly. Coffee was delicious. The smell of freshly ground coffee beans is so havenly. Waffle and chicken was good; generous portion. FYI They comes with chicken drumsticks so some may not like it. I like dark meat so Iiked it. Pork belly omelette served with salad. Pork belly pieces were tasty; went well with salad. Bluberry pancakes were moist, fluffy but pricy $12 for just pancakes. Don't think it was worth the pricy tag IMO We went on a weekday so didn't have any problem with finding a table. Staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Great brunch spot! Between the 2 of us, we ordered the carbonara and the shrimp avocado omelette. We got some cute latté art on the side too :) I'm not a huge fan of salty foods (then again, who really is), and carbonaras can be a tough one to perfect. Alchemy did a great job making a not-too-creamy and not-too-salty pasta, that tasted light and was seasoned well. The dish was not too big in terms of portion-size and the yolk did not overpower the rest of the flavour. Overall a really yummy dish! The omelette came out on a small skillet (refer to photo) with a side of mixed greens in a balsamic vinaigrette. The eggs were so fluffy and went perfectly with their seasoned shrimp, thinly sliced carrots, avocado and cheese. Again, this omelette was very light and didn't make me feel bloated or too full. I feel like the portions are really well done here at Alchemy, and the service was great too. Their latté was a smooth blend, and felt like it was made with love (if that even makes sense hahah). Water is self serve at the front of the restaurant! I will definitely be returning here to try their eggs benny sometime soon!! Thanks for a great brunch to kick start my Friday! read more

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Worst customer service ever along with quality of food. I called first thing on Saturday morning for a takeout order of 6 dishes: 2 Buttermilk Pancakes, Duck Benny, Shrimp Benny, Duck + Waffles, and Chicken + Waffles. I notified the restaurant that I would be there in 50mins to pick it up as I was coming from Mississauga to Markham. When I arrived 50mins later, they said my order wasn't ready and I had to wait a few more mins. 20mins later, my order still wasn't ready. Then the staff informed me that the chef forgot one of my items and had to make it. They had the time to make 2 Ubereats orders and 3 tables between me ordering and waiting for my food. Instead of offering a solution, they said they could refund me for one of my items and I could leave with my current items. That wasn't a solution as I was meeting with my family and couldn't leave out a person's order. Instead of offering me something complimentary for waiting up to 30mins after ordering 50mins prior. The staff just looked at me with this confused look and complacency. Let's talk about the food which was equally as disappointing. Shrimp Benny...if you like a mouth full of black and white pepper, order this dish. That's all you can taste when eating the shrimp patty. Also the hollandaise is completely flavourless. I love hollandaise and this was a true disappointment. The potatoes were hard and not cooked thoroughly and the salad was just drenched in oil and there was absolutely no dressing. For the Duck Benny, it was packed with alfalfa sprouts which overpowered the duck. The same feelings were shared with the salad, potatoes, and hollandaise. For the Buttermilk Pancakes, the berry compote was sour and the condensed milk syrup was really water. It was like they diluted the condense milk with lots of water and called it a syrup. Truly disappointing. The Duck + Waffles and Chicken + Waffles were okay. Nothing special. If you are in Markham and looking for a good place to dine-in or take-out for brunch, DON'T COME HERE. Instead, check out Cafe N One, Smash Kitchen, Inspire Kitchen, and A Corner Cafe. Much more pleasant experience with customer service and quality of food. read more

Only reason for 4 stars is because of the lack of parking & confusing service. They recently switched to a "full service" resto- you walk in, get seated and they take your order & bring you the bill/machine. But you can tell both customers and employees are still transitioning because everyone is trying to figure it out still. Regardless, employees are patient & nice. I think this place is worth a bit of a wait & stress over parking. I know there is VERY limited parking, as many spots are reserved for the other tenants in the lot but You can actually park in the reserved spots for the Hardwood Store parking as advised by the employees. I had the eggs Benny & the buttermilk pancakes of course. The pancakes were delicious. With their blueberry/blackberry topping & condensed milk, it's a great twist to traditional cakes. I don't have the biggest sweet tooth but these weren't overly sweet , I did find myself taking off some of the blue berry topping however. I think everything is proportioned perfectly with the perfect amount of condensed milk, pancakes, and topping. Nice crunch from the cereal too. It looks like a smaller serving but trust me it's filling! The pancakes are also buttery & fluffy and don't get soggy. The eggs Benny is was excellent as well. I've had some bad eggs Benny in the past but they did a great job. Traditional and also cooked perfectly- their hollandaise sauce was good & the dressing in the salad (comes with eggs Benny) is an Asian twist with sesame oil base. They also have ketchup and Tabasco sauce avail at the back table. Reallyyyyy great brunch place in Markham! I will be back. read more

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My friend brought me here for Saturday brunch. You need to pay for your order first before eating, pretty much like how you order in the fast-food restaurant. I had peameal bacon eggs benny. The eggs were perfectly poached, with two chunky pieces of bacons, spinach and avocado underneath, healthy and delicious. My friend had smoked salmon eggs benny, and she loved it too. As for drinks, we both ordered matcha latte, beautiful and tasty. The server/cashier guy was very nice too. Like this tiny but cozy place. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Peameal eggs benny + matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I love the food menu here but even more so, the coffee! They use pilot coffee beans here and it's one of my favourite roaster. Now I don't have to drive DT for an Americano. The breakfast menus is traditional yet unconventional. I ordered the egg Benny with smoked salmon, mushroom and kale. When do you ever get mushroom and kale with a smoked salmon egg Benny?!?!! Needless to say, I loved it except the smoke salmon wasn't the freshest. The Mr. ordered the fried chicken and waffle, he said the chicken was very tasty and crispy. I stole a piece of his waffle and ate it with maple syrup. The food is delicious, the price is good and service was on point however, I'm holding out on the last start because they didn't have sugar. YES!!! you read it right, they ran out of sugar at 10am in the morning. How can you not have sugar at a coffee house???? And if you run out, then run out and get some! You can't serve coffee without sugar! read more

Came here on Saturday just before noon and got lucky with only a 5 minute wait. Tires the Eggs Benny Peameal Bacon which was very good, potatoes were cooked just right. Ordered the Classic breakfast as well and was made very well and can't go wrong if your a traditional breakfast kind of person. Order Americanos and was also made very well. The restaurant was very busy and a line started forming after we sat down so come early if you can. Overall a great experience and glad to see a brunch style place up in Markham. read more

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We visited Alchemy on New Year's eve around 9am and while many of the tables were already taken, we were fortunate to grab a table. The food and drink menu is on the chalkboard. Their loose leaf tea is Sloan and coffee is from Pilot. Alchemy is a great neighborhood place and we will be back when we are in the neighborhood again. read more

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We came here on a Saturday at around 1PM and the restaurant was full. I wouldn't really say it was busy because the restaurant is very very small, so it's not capable of holding many customers to begin with. We waited for about 10 minutes and some of the window seats/bar type seats opened up so we decided to just grab those ones. I ordered the Shrimp Benny ($16) - a deep fried shrimp patty topped with an eggs Benedict and hollandaise sauce, all placed a nice toasted bagel. It also came with a side of roasted potatoes and salad. The eggs benny was cooked perfectly, it was very satisfying cutting it open open and watching the yolk ooze out onto the shrimp patty and bagel. I felt like the shrimp patty could've used more seasoning but it was still tasty. The hollandaise sauce didn't have much flavour to be honest. The roasted potatoes were a bit too hard in my opinion. But I think it could just be the type of potatoes they used. Overall it was a good meal, I just felt like it could've been better if the flavours were a bit stronger such as the shrimp patty and hollandaise sauce. I will probably come back and try their chicken waffles, as I saw a bunch of people ordering it. Warning: the parking lot is a pain. Not too many spots available and very small. Some spots are reserved specifically for the other businesses. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Shrimp Benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Great place for brunch! Was worried that there was going to be a long line (as said by other reviews), but I did not need to wait at all. The food came fast and it was quite good! I got the eggs Benny that comes with a side of salad and potatoes. The salad was very light and delicious; the potatoes were fluffy and crispy! The Benedict itself was a bit on the salty end but was still very good. Highly recommend!! read more

One of my favourite brunch places in Markham! I usually order their smoked salmon eggs benedict and their buttermilk pancakes topped with mixed berries and cereal. Cafe is aesthetic looking and staff is friendly and helpful. Seats are very limited though so wait times might take a while during busy hours. read more

Alchemy Coffee - buttermilk pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I think Alchemy Coffee has become one of my goto spots for eggs benny! I tried their classic peameal bacon one as well as their smoked salmon one, and the flavours were well balanced and enjoyable. Every time I've ordered their eggs benny, their eggs have been perfectly poached, giving me the oozing egg that an eggs benedict should have! Their side potatoes are also delicious, and their spring mix salad has a nice sesame dressing that I enjoy. Their macchiato has strong espresso flavours while their flat white is light, smooth and creamy. Latte art is just a bonus ;) I was a bit disappointed with their pancakes, though. When I had it, the pancakes were dense, but the pot de creme was delish. The open face omelette with pork belly was a bit greasy, but the flavours were there nonetheless. Overall, I would go back on a regular basis, but my wallet will definitely suffer if I do. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Open face omelette with pork belly, peameal bacon eggs benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Super close to my house so I always come here for brunch. I order the salmon benny which is really good and the coffee is always hot and fresh. Service is good and restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. read more

This place is bomb! I came here as a tourist and it was one of those spots that the locals know to go to bc it's so good. The restaurant is small so definitely put your name on the list to avoid a wait. And I can promise you, whether you wait 5 mins or 50 mins, the food is worth it! I had the shrimp Benny. It had so much flavor and a little spice. We ordered the traditional breakfast sandwich, French toast and wished we had also added the chicken and waffles bc it looked soooo good! I can't say enough about this place. Chef's kiss read more

Another great Markham brunch spot - make sure to come early on weekends as there's always a line! The seating arrangement is odd, because you have to wait for a seat to become available to self-seat yourself and then self order/serve. With no one commanding the wait line, it gets messy/awkward at times. There's also not a lot of space to wait. The food is great and consistent - I always get the Fried Chicken and Waffles when I come. The chicken is seasoned well, and the waffles are light and fluffy! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Costumer Service: 1 Food: 4 Ambience: 3 Overall: 2.5 An unnecessary long wait: there were 14 seats empty and 17 people waiting in line, and people were not seated because either they are short staffed or it was the plan to make sure there are always people in line and create perception of popularity. Poor Customerice: 1.W ordered 2 items and a coffee, after a long wait one food item came, the second food item only came after we finished eating the first and after we cancelled the second item which was then uncancelled as I didn't want to waste food. The coffee order was forgotten and had to be placed again - the service level is what you expect of a new restaurant on its soft opening day one 2. I inquired about adding fried chicken to adding pancakes or have blueberry sauce on the side for waffles and both were declined Good food: the food itself was good, the chicken waffle was crispy and juicy, the egg Benedict is normal - average. Didn't leave an impression but I don't mind eating it again except the customer service def deters me from coming again Overall: there are enough good restaurants with both decent food and service in Toronto and coming here would not be the best way to spend your money and time especially if what you want if to have a good time read more

Alchemy Coffee - 14 empty seats available while the wait staff let 17 people continue to wait and crowding the entrance. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

A solid 3.5 stars. Finally get a chance to try out this place! Been here before but too crowded so decided to leave and went to the other brunch place just across the street. That day I needed to run some errands early so it was about 10am when we arrived. By 11, there were already people clustering at the door waiting for a table. We ordered one sausage Benny and one salmon salad. The food took quite some time to come out. I thought the food would come out together but the salmon salad still came out first after some wait. The food itself was pretty good. Smoked salmon is average, pretty much just putting the food together. The quinoa in the salad is the one thing I don't like, so hard seems raw and very little of it. As for the sausage Benny it's actually quite good. The sausage is not like a processed mcd sausage. It's a thick and juicy piece of sausage with some spice. The hollandaise sauce is bit different, creamier and less tangy, still good. The Benny's also have some mushroom and tomato. Overall a very nice dish. Price wise I think it's pretty good too. Affordable brunch. Services was pretty good too. Overall, we enjoyed our visit. And we probably will visit again but only when there's no long lineup. (The staff asked "have u been here before?" We said no. Even she looked surprised lol. Because the line was too long we don't have patience!!) Cash and debit only btw. read more

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This is a delayed review, although I dont know if this is even a needed review when just about every foodie royalty has given this place every thumb they've got up. Location :Place is tiny in a small plaza, having the hubby park = to valet so I dont have anything to say. The actual dining is a bit crampy. They have tables against the sides though wisely placed made the already small dining even smaller. Making walking around quite a challenge. Dont even get me started on my journey when I had my heavy coat on and had to walk around the diners to hang it on the opposite side of our table. Getting Food: You go up to the counter to order (you can leave a tip in the jar). They serve you your food on the table, but once you're done you clean as you go. The Food : I like very very much , they serve an assortment of breakfast food that's not just your average pancakes or toast , bacon or ham. They actually serve food where they thought of your palates and believe it or not your SiGHt rather than just your belly. Case example : fluffly dollar pancakes piled on top of each other drizzled with a Mixed Berry compote with sweet buttermilk on the side . Now comes the troubled question every diet conscious ,calorie counting person contemplate: To Put or Not To Put (thebuttermilk). Now my very wise answer : Hell YES! If you do decide answering No to the question , may I suggest you take the route I took (my son ordered the pancakes I just salivated on his side and of course took a bite or 2 and 3) . I ordered the Smoked Salmon, Portobello Mushroom & Kale Eggs Benedict. The sight already starts filling you prior to devouring it. And yes the eating part is just as fulfilling as the seeing part . The arugula salad on the side and home fries were all given the same attention to detail that I wont be surprise you turn over a clean plate. The hubby on the other hand thinks this place is just ok. But then may be I should order him something other than toast and sausage. I will definitely be back here to get him chicken and waffles with me on his side of course ;-D read more

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Came on a saturday afternoon and it was very crowded. Parking lot is small. But got lucky and found a spot pretty quick. Heres my adventure at this cozy little place. We went straight in and was confused with the sitting, do I just sit down or do i wait at the door? Lol then i notice the sign that says just seat yourself and purchase at the front. Got that figured lol So i was waiting for a table and reading the menu figuring out what to get, and this girl overheard me telling my frd i want pancakes and waffles. She was like "No, dont get the pancakes, theyre reli stiff. The waffles have no flavour to it. The chicken is good tho" LOL uhmmm. I kinda came for these but for her to mention it to me like that, i gave up on the thought to be adventurous as I was starving at that point lol Ended up getting the pork belly omelette, smoke salmon benny, and a matcha affogato. Overall every thing tasted really good but nothing to die for. The braised pork belly tasted way better than i expected!! The muffin for the benny was a bit dry and i wish it was toasted/warmed. The portions are relatively small tho i think or i was just really hungry lol read more

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Definitely one of the best places for breakfast/brunch places in Markham. It is a small but cute place which has nice ambiance and decor. I would recommend going either on a weekday or very early in weekends as this place fills up quickly! There aren't many seats so it is not ideal for large parties . Parking is also another issue where most of the plaza has designated parking spots for each business however it doesnt seem Alchemy has their own spots except to the very side od the palza which is very limited. It is somewhat of a self serve place where you order at the front and yoh find your seat and the food is brought to your table. I ordered the matcha latte and the eggs Benny with peameal bacon, spinach and avocado spread. ($14) It was very flavorful, the egg was nice and runny and the potatoes were very fresh and we'll seasoned. The matcha latte had a beautiful design and had an even better taste with a smooth matcha flavor. Highly recommend! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

So sad but COVID experience of take out food from Alchemy was not good. Pre COVID their food was delish consistently. But got two bennys to go during COVID and it was not good at all. Eggs were watery, no hollandaise or it was so watery it disappeared. The potatoes meat was over peppered, salad had no taste, potato's were over peppered and the weird orange sauce that came with it was... weird. Seriously I expected way more. Thank goodness lattes were still good. I hope they get their groove back. read more

I was literally just here over the weekend and when I came back for breakfast five days later, the prices on the menu went up! I also noticed that they include pasta in their menu now too. I enjoyed my first visit very much (hence I came back in less than a week) and the food is still delicious. However, I'm giving Alchemy Coffee a lower rating for this visit because of the fresh brewed chai tea that I ordered. I expected the tea to be high quality since they use Pilot Coffee. However, my tea came without a tea bag and tasted awful. Chai tea is typically a brewed black tea with spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. I love chai because of its spiciness but the brewed tea that I had from Alchemy Coffee was anything but spicy. In fact, it tasted like a super watered down version of chai that even I had to remind myself what I ordered because the flavour had no resemblance of a chai tea. Needless to say, I will not be ordering that drink again. read more

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[LOCATION] - 4/5 Near a high-traffic area on Highway 7 and Main Street Unionville. Parking spots were limited during weekend brunch. Try to get there a little earlier to beat the lunch rush! [SERVICE] - 5/5 Staff at the counter were fantastic. This is more of a self-serve style café because you order, pay at the counter, and grab your own seat. [DÉCOR] - 5/5 Cozy, clean, and lots of natural lighting for great pictures of the food! [FOOD QUALITY] - 5/5 Fresh & high-quality ingredients. Everything was well-paired with one another, and presentation is impeccable [ORDER] Eggs Benny served with House Fries, Salad & Roasted Veggies (Beets, Carrots, Onions, and Brie) - $14.00: eggs were cooked just right with a beautiful runny yolk. House fries were crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. Salad was fresh and paired well with the tangy dressing. Seasoning brought out natural flavours of roasted vegetables. [OVERALL] - 5/5 I would definitely recommend this café for brunch. Prices are a little high, but definitely worth it for the food quality and intricate flavours. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Eggs Benny served with House Fries, Salad & Roasted Veggies (Beets, Carrots, Onions, and Brie) - $14.00 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Here's the thing. I love the food and coffee at Alchemy but the location and seating isn't the most ideal. At Alchemy, you go up to the counter and make your order then you find a seat in the confined area and the barista brings it over to you once it's ready. Service is always great here but with the limited seating, sometimes it is hard to find a place to sit or even stand around so you're just hovering over other diners hoping they'll leave soon. I'd advise coming really early or on a weekday. In terms of brunch, it is one of the best you can get in Markham. You can't go wrong with the eggs benedict here. I usually get the smoked salmon. The eggs are always cooked right and the house fries are nice and crispy. I'd also recommend the pork belly omelette. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Smokes salmon eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We went on a Monday afternoon and it was busy, but we were able to get a seat at the bar without waiting. The space is small, but cozy. Parking looks like it could be a problem during busier times. The service was friendly, but disorganized. They didn't really check in with us except to take our order and drop off our food. My partner finished his pancakes before my salad/drink even arrived. We ordered the buttermilk pancakes and salmon salad. The pancakes weren't fully cooked, but the salad was quite good and a decent size for the price. Maybe next time I will try their eggs benny which they seem to be known for. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Salmon salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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*PRE COVID* If you're looking for a solid aesthetically pleasing brunch spot then look no further than alchemy coffee. I've been here several times and it has yet to fail in delivering a delicious brunch meal. I usually get the steak and eggs and eggs benny. Both are solid options and pair well with their matcha latte and cappuccinos. Environment is super dope. If you're looking to grab a cup of coffee to catch up with an old friend or if you're looking for a solid Sunday brunch spot; give alchemy coffee a chance i'm sure you'll find something you love! read more

Another great brunch place to add to the books! Place is somewhat small with wall tables along 3 sides of the restaurant and tables in the centre. The menu is on the wall on the left when you enter as well. It can definitely get pretty busy it looks like so make sure you go juuust a bit earlier than you would normally so you can secure a table and parking spot. Not a lot of parking spaces either as some spots are reserved for other shops in the plaza... I ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict w/ portobello mushrooms and kale since I like benedicts a lot and they turned out pretty tasty and runny enough. My friend got the Chicken and Waffles and the chicken was juicy while the waffles were warm and fluffy. Peeeeerrrrrf! You can also grab yourself some water on the right end of where they are cooking. Lastly service was quick, polite and friendly. All that is needed for a breakfast/brunch place! Honestly, if you haven't already visited this place and want a change of pace from your typical Cora's or Eggsmart, this is definitely a good option to consider! I definitely will be back to try some other stuff on their menu! read more

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We came here on Sunday at around 12pm. Understandably , they were busy but they were still able to sit us quickly and the food was yummy. However, they seemed short-staffed for the amount of demand they have at this peak time. We had to wave down an overwhelmed-looking staff to place our order (after waiting for 10 minutes), our drinks arrived after our food, and our food did not come out together (about 5 minute wait in between each person's plates). Nobody could check up on us because they were busy wiping tables/dealing with the lines/dealing with the bills/serving the food/grabbing take out containers/etc. I am giving Alchemy 4 stars because of the food quality. The food flavours were on point and delicious. The hot chocolate was great and I hope to come here on a weekday for a hot drink. I hope service can be improved a little bit, because it would entice me to come back again and again! read more

One of my favorite breakfast place Love the smoke salmon Benedict and mocha latte Sometimes a bit of the wait read more

Great coffee and breakfast or brunch spot. Environment is a small buy cozy. Food is good, had the carbonara pasta and it was delicious. Would Definetly go back read more

Alchemy Coffee - Hot americano, iced coffee, macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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My first visit but will not be last!!! I had the best fried chicken I ever had! Juicy and crispy! The dipping sauce for the waffle is good but it's a bit too sweet for chicken and salad! Causal dining with no server! Still recommend to have one person clean the table and control the line at the front! It will help a lot! Will be back! read more

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