I've seen so many posts about brunch at Alchemy Coffee that I knew I had to go try it when I was in Markham overnight. I came here with my boyfriend, my sister, and her husband. The parking lot is small so try to go during off hours as brunch rush is maddening. The restaurant itself isn't very large either and sits about 30 people. We were seated at the very front of the restaurant facing the window. We sat there for about 5 minutes as we were waiting for a menu and didn't realize you had to order at the cash register first (oops). We ordered: $40 worth of food 1. Chai Latte: The latte was okay. It didn't have the little kick of flavor I was hoping for but it wasn't bad. 2. Salmon Eggs Benedict: I LOVED THIS. My boyfriend ordered this and I kept on stealing bites off his plate. The whole dish was created to complement each separate component. The salmon was fresh (or at least not fishy as I was afraid of). The eggs were poached to perfection and bled gold when cut open 3. Chicken & Waffles: I get chicken & waffles at almost every brunch place I visit and I found Alchemy's average (although definitely filling). I've never had anything but chicken breast before this but Alchemy serves their waffles with chicken thighs which got a little frustrating trying to get the meat off the bones. The chicken wasn't seasoned with the peppery/spicy mix I came to associate with chicken waffles but was instead a little bland. The sauce that came with it was somewhat like a spicy syrup but it wasn't something I wanted to drench my plate with. The waffles on the other hand was great. It was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. 4. Carbonara: My sister got the carbonara and she said it was delicious 5. My brother-in-law got the chicken waffles as well and he didn't enjoy it either (my sister had to finish the last few bites for him). The service is non-existent (not in a bad way). Besides delivering the food to your table the staff doesn't have the time to wander around to chat or refill waters (you can get that at the front). I'll be back to try the rest of their menu when I'm in town again and craving brunch! read more

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Definitely a must try brunch place! Although it's a small restaurant, it's cozy, brightly lit from the wide window and carries a rustic feel. It's more of a self-serve place where you would order at the counter, and they'll bring the food to your table. The brunch items are pretty on point and photo-worthy. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes ($11) topped with mixed berries, cornflakes and a condensed milk syrup. The pancakes were so fluffy, and it was great pairing with the crunchy cornflakes. We also got the opened face omelette, the braised pork belly ($15) and it came with a generous portion of house salad. Food is delicious and I can't get enough! I found the seating situation kind of odd - it's more of a first come first serve with no one to take down your name. It could get a bit chaotic, especially on weekends, since there are so many people waiting and you wouldn't know who was first. So the wait time is often unknown... All in all, would I come again? Yes, still a lot of menu items to try! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Buttermilk pancake ($11) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I LOVE THIS PLACE! from the couple of times I have been here, I have always had a pleasant experience. I wish it was a little bit bigger so that the wait times didn't have to be so long. the baristas are always friendly, and the food is excellent. I usually get the smoked salmon eggs benny, but the chicken and waffles are super good as well! The drinks are also amazing. it's better to come on a weekday so that you don't have to wait too long to be seated, or you can always takeout which would be a lot faster!! I highly recommend this place. read more

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If I could wake up to the aroma of Alchemy Coffee's Matcha Green Tea Latte, and the smell of their super fluffy buttermilk pancakes every morning, getting up on Mondays wouldn't be so hard. Order their Peameal Bacon Eggs Benny and BAM, you get double the trouble. Everyone should start off their mornings on a high note! Get there early, or be prepared to wait for a table. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Peameal Bacon Eggs Benny with Matcha Green Tea Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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My absolute favourite place for eggs benny! This place is a self seat restaurant but worth the wait (order and pay at the counter first). Ordered the peameal bacon, avocado, spinach and cheddar cheese and smoked salmon, portobello mushroom and kale to share with a nice cup of flat white. Each order of eggs benny came with house fries and side salad. The house fries was crispy and side salad wasn't drenched in dressing. I would recommend coming here early in the morning on weekends as it gets quite busy! But on weekdays the wait isn't that bad. read more

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Atmosphere is nice and cozy, warm and pretty hip. Perfect for Instagram photos. The waiting however is at least 30 mins, there are only about 30 spots in the restaurant and it's always packed. They don't take reservations. The restaurant is selfseating so if you see a spot just grab it. You also have to go up yourself to place your orders so don't just keep waiting around to be served. $14 - Eggs Benny Smoke salmon (RECOMMEND) pretty good benedict, quite standard and average though. $13 - Eggs Benny Peameal, avacado (RECOMMEND) I liked this a bit more than the salmon actually, nice crunchy taste which adds to a nice sensation. $4.25 - Hot Matcha Tea Latte. Would not recommend. It needs more flavour and I think they skimped out on the matcha. I actually think the green tea latte from second cup is better. read more

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I like the coffee there but found that the wait is too long and the place is small so when there are a lot of people in the store will feel crowded. read more

So let's get the negatives out of the way right off the hop - it's cozy (aka tiny) so your odds of getting a seat during busier times (especially once this place becomes THE cool spot to be) will be limited. Also, as this is a small shop located in smaller strip mall, the parking is even more limited. Now that we got all that out of the way, let's get to the reasons you're reading this review! As others have mentioned, it's great to see an indie coffee shop open in Markham - I really don't think I could deal with and BBT spot - sorry, not sorry. And it's good! These guys are basically coffee geeks and I love it! Top of the line brewing machines and methods and they even take great care to ensure that their ratios (water to bean) are perfect - they were weighing the coffee and water before making my latte! I ordered a latte with an extra shot of espresso - so it had a serious jolt to it! Usually I find Lattes to be more focused on drowning out the coffee with excessive milk, wacky flavours and designs in an effort to distract you from how shitty what you're drinking is (ahem - starbucks take note). This latte was the real deal, bold coffee flavour, perfect level of bitter balanced with milk and no flavours needed! They're apparently famous for their matcha white chocolate chip cookies and given that match is all da rage... I raged and got one. Matcha isn't my fave but this was actually really really good. The white chocolate and the cookie base combined to level out that chalkiness that matcha can sometimes create in your mouth. This was defo more cookie flavour than green tea powder. After sipping and snacking I knew I was gonna need a lunch... so I ordered breakfast. Yep, this place also doubles as an all day breakie/brunch spot. I went with their open faced pork belly omelette and let me tell you, wow just wow. The pork belly and cheese were cooked perfectly and served atop an open omelette in a tiny black skilled very cool. I do have to say though, the omelette portion was undercooked and still runny and as an expert home omelette maker - that's a disgusting no-no for me and something the staff should be aware of. It can also be a health risk if part of the uncooked egg has something wrong with it. Great spot though with free wifi and a lot of passion behind the counter. You'll find me here regularly now when I'm in need of a stiff caffeinated beverage and some keyboard time! Eatcrest Out read more

Alchemy Coffee - Latte and their signature matcha white chocolate cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This is one of my favourite go-to spots for brunch in Markham. I only wish that the place (and parking lot) was bigger because it fills up quickly in the morning. For parking, there's more space to the right of the strip mall on grass and gravel but avoid the mud from rainy days and come early to find a proper spot. Note: kitchen closes at 3pm - only drinks (and pastries if there are any left) after 3! Some stand-outs: this place offers cortados (espresso with an equal-ish amount of warm milk - the milk is denser, not as frothy as in a latte or cappuccino) which I don't find in many cafes, there are three eggs bennies to choose from, chicken & waffles (which I have yet to try!), and pancakes that are topped with mixed berries and cereal. Although the place is cozy and small and their menu specializes in a few things, they still have a lot to offer. From a few visits, my friends, fam, and I have tried their: Cortado ($3.50), pancakes ($11), , eggs benny - roasted vegs ($12), eggs benny - peameal bacon ($14), classic brekkie ($9), brewed coffee - Pilot coffee (S $1.80; M $2; L $2.20), fresh chai latte - iced ($4.75; available hot for $4.25), hot London Fog latte (earl grey tea; $4.25), and a couple of their cookies (oatmeal cranberry and matcha white chocolate chip). My favourite item has got to be their eggs benny - my first time at Alchemy, I ordered a cortado and a roasted veggies eggs benny which includes beets, carrots, onions, and brie and is served with house fries and a salad. As a meat-lover, I wasn't sure that I'd be all into an all-veg dish but the combination of vegetables, egg, and hollandaise sauce was more flavourful and rich than I thought would be possible. The side salad is also lightly dressed so the meal didn't feel heavy although the side of yummy potatoes helps fill you up for sure. Sweet tooth? Alchemy's pancakes are a good pick. Rather than syrup, the sweetness is brought out from the mixed berries combined with the cereal and the milk that you pour over it. This one was a bit hard for me to finish because it's 3-4 stacked pancakes and, towards the end, I was really feeling the sugar but I have no regrets. More sweet things? Their cookies make a good snack - not chewy (which I prefer) but not too hard and crumbly. Their flavours blend well with that cookie dough taste. Their drinks are really good here - the cold fresh chai latte gives you a bit of a kick - it's not your typical sugary chai latte. The spice is definitely there. I really like London Fogs so Alchemy's was spot on. Their Pilot brew is also really good. And...if you haven't had a cortado yet, please check it out. This place has become a regular for me and if you happen to be in the neighbourhood, definitely stop by - it might become a regular for you too! read more

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So happy to find a new, local coffee shop that has the coffee and food to back it up! Just down the street from my house, this coffee shop is definitely in a great spot to get some attention! The location seems to be in a nice spot, though a little harder to notice if you aren't paying attention. Parking does seem to be limited here, so you may want to take that into consideration when coming. The small space inside is masked by the beautifully modern decor and excellent use of space. With a good 6 tables and 2 high-top bar areas, you can definitely find yourself a seat. As mentioned, the decor was great, with a wood plank wall and filament lights, everything was simple yet stunning. The coffee here was absolutely amazing and the food was creative and delicious. The Iced Coffee was great, and came in a cute mason jar as well. The Espresso Macchiato was strong and had a kick, but still very good! The Eggs Benny's all sounded amazing, but the Peameal Bacon one definitely lived up to 'eggs-pectation'! The Classic Brekkie was quite good as well. The staff there were amazing, informative, and very friendly. Made sure everything was good, and tried to get to know you as well! Definitely a worthwhile visit and I will definitely be back for more! Great eggs and coffee, what more could you ask for! read more

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Came in for brunch as I was in Markham area and damn this is THE BEST brunch spot by far, especially for hangovers. Their coffee (americano) is a 5/5; says my friend who ordered it as I don't do coffee hahahah (Also didn't try it). I ordered the Buttermilk Pancakes topped w/ mixed berries & cereals and homg 11/7 they were SO FLUFFY, CLOUDLIKE BITES OF HEAVEN. Like okay just come here and try them. You top them off with diluted condensed milk (go easy on the sugar in the morning okay lmao) and have those sweet yet tart berries with the crispy cereal flakes and cloud like pancakes in one bite... BAM. KO this early in the morning? Oh man this is a must try brekky moreso than brunch. My friend ordered the Chicken & Waffles w/ Spicy Sauce. The chicken was SO JUICY like I'm talking real Korean Chicken Crispy on the outside and just SPILLING with Juices on the inside. The waffle was also nice and fluffy and crispy and the spicy sauce that you dip it in was a whole different flavour conbination that I've never tried before. Like it was a great kinda WOAW THATS WIERD BUT GOOD WEird you know? Great for brunch and hangovers. Will definately come back anytime I'm in Markham for brekky/lunch! Thank you so much guus for having us :) read more

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Came here for brunch since everyone was buzzing about this place. It's a tiny place and you have to seat yourself when there's space. I loved their matcha latte and their matcha cookie. So yummy and not too sweet which I like. Their buttermilk pancake is the bomb too. It was really soft and fluffy when you eat it. They have more choices you can get. I think the next time I will try the pork belly omelette or the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. read more

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-- My First Impression -- When I noticed there was a new brunch cafe in Markham, I was super excited because I am a sucker for brunch. The cafe had a modern dark rustic theme and most of their furniture was made of wood. When I walked in I was immediately greeted by the store associate. I asked him for recommendations and he told me the egg benedict was a bestseller. I ordered a Smoked salmon, portabello mushroom and kale Eggs Benny (which came with a house fries and salad) and a hot mocha. -- Food and Drink -- 1. Smoked salmon, portabello mushroom and kale Eggs Benny (which came with a house fries and salad) $14 - Love it! It's one of the better ones in town for sure! The English muffin was toasted perfectly. When I cut through the poached eggs, the hollandaise sauce combined with the runny egg yolk soaked up the muffin. Their smoked salmon and salad tasted very fresh. The potato wedges were very crunchy and was seasoned perfectly. The portabello mushroom had a strong aroma and tasted so good! 2. Hot Mocha (12ounces) $4.25 + $0.75 for soy milk - Very hot and the coffee taste wasn't too bitter. I liked how they had the option to switch to soy milk. -- Overall -- I was very impressed with their service. The store associate (actually I believed he might be the owner) remembered their return customers. I overheard him greeting an old couple and he was telling them he remembered them visiting the cafe before. He even remembered what they ordered before. This personalized and welcoming service allows customers to have a unique experience. I would give them a 5-star for my overall experience. 1-star off because the egg benny was quite pricey. After knowing about this brunch place in Markham, with quality as good as the ones around Liberty Village, I will definitely revisit this cafe for sure! read more

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Came here for brunch on a day off. Despite it being a weekday, the place was virtually packed with only a couple of seats at the bar top seating along the wall. The place seats about 25 people and has a cool coffee shop vibe with shiny black subway tiles and distressed wood finishes. We ordered the classic brekkie ($8) and the open faced omelette with bacon, corn, tomatoes, and goat cheese ($12). The omelette had a wonderful creamy and fresh taste from the tomatoes and goat cheese. It was served with a simple salad on the side. The classic brekkie was a reasonably good deal as it came with 2 slices of buttered toast, bacon, potatoes, and 3 eggs. Unfortunately by 10:30am, they had run out of sausages and thus bacon was the only meat available with the brekkie but it was pretty fatty even for bacon. We also ordered their famous matcha latte cookie to go. It was delicious. They are giving away one free small brewed coffee per customer during their grand opening the weekend of August 5-7. A great time to check them out! read more

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I love small business and was thrilled to see this coffee shop open up in Unionville. I really want to like it considering it is a 2 minute drive from home. We came here on a Saturday and was pleasantly happy to see how packed this place was afternoon. I love coffee and of course had to order their coffee to see how it was. I was terribly disappointed that it was sour. I expected nothing less than a fantastic cup of joe coming from this place. Other than that, another point to mention was that it was not hot enough but just above warm. Shamelessly to say that McDonald's coffee tastes far superior :( Perhaps it was a one off so I would revisit in the near future and give it another chance. Please don't disappoint and I hope management reads this and takes into consideration this review to improve the coffee. On the positive side, staff was very friendly and I appreciate that especially when it comes to a place to enjoy a cup of coffee. read more

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

Split review. Regular coffee - Very good and well priced. $1.85 for a small coffee that was served in a ceramic mug. 5 stars for the coffee. Salad (lunch) - Fresh ingredients. Alright portion. I liked that the dressing was well mixed in, not just poured onto the salad. Quite pricey as it was more expensive than the salads at Panera Bread, which I considered of similar freshness and standard. 4 stars for quality, 2 stars for prices. Come for a coffee and maybe a breakfast or sweet. Save your lunch for somewhere else. read more

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

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Im always on the lookout for the best hollandaise sauce in the GTA and this is certainly in my top five. Parking is minimal and I wish there was more seating (had to come on a weekday morning and it was still fairly full) but otherwise great food! read more

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

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This review is based on two visits: once to try their drinks and use their location to study - and the other as a brunch restaurant. There are not too many independent coffee stores in Markham, so this is really a welcomed change. In general, the small restaurant definitely spent some time in creating a modern warm atmosphere with its wooden tiles on the walls and simple furniture. There are probably about 30 seats in total around the restaurant. While studying, I ordered a London Fog and it was made well with a perfect amount of vanilla. There was a good free wifi at the coffee shop with outlets available. I went on a weekend at about 4PM and there were a decent amount of people - so it wasn't awkward to study but it wasn't filled to the point where I felt guilty for taking a table. It was then that I noticed its brunch menu, which made me decided to bring my friends the following weekend. As a study place, I think it is worth 5/5. As a brunch restaurant, we went on a Sunday morning at about 9AM and it was already starting to fill up. I wasn't a huge fan of having to order at the front - but at least they brought our drinks and food over to us (however, tips is not expected like in other restaurant because you're paying at the front before you get your order). I got a Latte - and it was well made with latte art to complement the drink. Of note, they use Pilot Roasters Coffee. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny. It was a good Eggs Benedict - but it wasn't anything too special in my opinion. I enjoyed the potatoes (they were actually very good) and the salad as well. By the time it was 10:30AM, the place was filling up and people were waiting for tables - so we felt obligated to leave. I think the restaurant is receiving a following from its Markham foodies. As a brunch restaurant, I would give it a 4/5. Overall, good food with GREAT coffee that's unique to the Markham Scene. I would study here. They are currently in their soft launch phase - and they are quite explicit with that on Facebook. They also update their Facebook regularly, which is appreciated - so before going, I would check Facebook to make sure they are in stock of what you're hoping to try. read more

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Probably one of the best breakfast/brunch place I've ever been too, although it is quite small and not a lot of parking, it is worth the wait. This restaurant is self seated, so choose where ever you'd like to sit, if you can because it's usually packed. If your going with more than one person, have someone get seats while the other person orders so you won't be left standing and waiting for a place to sit. There are no waiters/waitresses walking around to take orders, all orders are taken up at the front. As from the small cozy environment, the food was amazing! Their pancakes were my favourite, so light and fluffy! The omelette was cooked just right and well accompanied with braised pork belly, onions and Swiss chard. As for the "salad" that came with it, it was assort greens, not a huge fan but helped balance out the meal. Can't wait to go back and try some more things in their menu!! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Open faced omelette with pan fry shrimp, avocado, cheddar and roasted carrots - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I was here with my friend for Sunday brunch. We arrived around 2pm and luckily we were seated immediately . This place is small, I think They can only serve up to 20 persons at the same time. We ordered the pancake and salmon egg Benny. Both dishes were good, especially the salmon egg Benny. The eggs were cooked perfectly, but the green tea latte was too light. read more

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Came here for brunch with family. Be warned, this place is small, and although the 5 of us were fine - any more and it would have been a huge issue. They can fit maybe 2 groups of 5 but most of the seating is for 1-4 people. I liked the vibe and the menu. Almost everything we had was delicious (smoked salmon benny, crab benny, chicken and waffles, matcha lattes, cappuccinos etc), except the PANCAKES WERE BAD (overly doughy). Our major complaint was that it was super slow. We ordered coffees and some of them came after the meals. I get that they were busy but seriously.... I'd still recommend. read more

I can see why this place is so popular. The food was great and the coffee was definitely the best I've had in a while. The only complaint as with others is that there is limited parking and tables. Thank goodness I got there 5 minutes before a bigger group got there or else I wouldn't have been able to get a table. The fried chicken was juicy and seasoned well. The waffle was nice and didn't need too much flavour since it balanced well with spices on the chicken. The sauce was nice too. The service was great and the food arrived really quickly. I will definitely come back to try more on the menu. read more

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I'm so happy I finally tried this place out. A super cute spot with delicious brunch food! Albeit, the place is quite small with very limited seating so don't be surprised if you end up waiting as you watch people eat their delicious meals in front of you. However, I think it's worth the wait! Their menu is simple but it has all brunch fixings you could want. The pemeal bacon eggs benny is classic and thus delicious. I normally don't go for veggie options, but I tried their veggie eggs benny and it was surprisingly good too...very flavourful but if you're not a fan of beets, I would say skip this one because the beets really pack a punch when it comes to flavour. Their buttermilk pancakes are definitely a favourite of mine and my boyfriend. Their twist is that it has cereal sprinkled around it and you get what I believe is condensed milk instead of maple syrup (cereal and milk..get it? lol). I definitely recommend trying them out but I wouldn't eat only the pancakes on their own. In terms of drinks, I can't say too much. I've tried the matcha latte and similar to other reviews, the matcha flavour is not really there so I'd skip that drink. Their coffee though is not bad but not out of this world either. This place is definitely one of my favourite brunch places though. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?! :) read more

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Firstly, the food was about $2-3 more expensive than you would expect, but in my support of local, non-chained businesses, I overlooked this and found the rest of my experience enjoyable. Alchemy Coffee is at the end of a somewhat ignored plaza along Highway 7 and you likely have driven by this same plaza without even glancing. Lots of parking since the plaza is not busy at all. Once you step inside, you are welcomed by homey/hipster decor of wooden tables and edison light bulbs hanging overhead. There's no service - rather, you order at the counter and the food/drinks gets brought to you. The menu is written by hand on a chalk board to your right which lists less than 10 options for food and quite a few more drinks. My eggs benedict came with a side of home fries and salad. The portions are not big, and while I can see that this might not be enough for people with a bigger appetite, but it's just right for me. I actually enjoyed their drink more than the food and really liked their matcha latte. While seating is somewhat limited and probably not a good place for a big party, this seems like a good place for someone to go (even alone) and sit for a while. Will be back again! read more

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Very friendly staff/owners. It's the 'soft opening' so tweaks are likely being worked out. We have been here a few times for brunch and coffee. The regular was extremely good. We found the espresso to be a bit too bitter. We enjoy the classic Brekkie. Whomever scrambles those eggs consistently does it perfectly each and every time. The space is nice; it fills up fast on weekend mornings. Ample parking available. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Roasted veggie eggs Benny - delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Cute little cafe along Hwy 7!! I've actually been to this place several times and it has never failed to surprise me. Upon my latest visit, my sisters and I ordered 4 things for three people as we thought the pancakes did not look extremely filling in the photos on yelp! We ordered 2 Eggs Benny (Salmon and Peameal Bacon), Chicken and Waffle, as well as the Buttermilk Pancakes. They all tastes delicious and also looked amazing as well. The servings were big and were very filling. As I mentioned earlier, we "thought" the buttermilk pancakes were not filling. We were wrong though because after finishing 3/4 of the pancake, my stomach was so full I didn't know if I could eat any more of the extra dish we ordered. So don't be fooled about the size by yelp photos!! One thing I need to mention is during busy times (weekends), the wait time is pretty long as it is such a small cafe and people usually spend 45 min-1 hr here. If you don't like waiting, I recommend going early before it is even open or going on a weekday. Overall, this is a great cafe and I certainly will be returning to this place soon! read more

I will drive all the way to Unionville for the coffee and matcha cookies. The eggs Benedict are great, the chicken and waffles had just the right amount of crunch and spice, and did I mention the coffee is absolutely superb? They use Pilot coffee and they do a great job making it. The only thing that can be improved is to have a bigger space. It's cozy though! Oh yeah and to move it about 5 km closer to my home... keep it up Alchemy. I will be back tomorrow! read more

I was looking for a new breakfast restaurant and one of my friends recommended me to try this one. I went on a Saturday morning and the place was packed. As you walk into the restaurant, the menu was on the left hand side in big font. What was great was that they had a relatively decent number of items on the menu which I preferred. I didn't have to look at many choices before making my decision. I ordered a matcha latte and the peameal bacon eggs Benedict. The latte had a good amount of green tea flavour, but it wasn't too strong which I liked. The Peameal Bacon eggs Benedict meal came with a salad (which was not overly dressed) and roast potatoes. My favourite part of the eggs Benedict was the hollandaise sauce. It was nice and creamy and you could taste the butter :) The price for the eggs Benedict meal was $14 which was decent and not too expensive. Overall, I would definitely come back to this breakfast hotspot, but maybe not a Saturday morning. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Peameal Bacon Eggs Benedict with Salad and Roasted Potatoes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Decent coffee, good flavours, but texture could be improved - I ordered oat milk cappuccino, however, the barista seems forgot right after and started pouring milk in to the mug, luckily I saw that and called her off, otherwise it will be a disaster for me. Hope they take customer's request more seriously. Saw many people order brunches, seems a good place to try next time. read more

Great new brunch place in Markham. It's located in a small strip plaza with limited parking. Nice cozy cafe that gives a very causal and relaxing vibe. Food: Came with a few friends and tried out the eggs Benedict, chicken waffle, london fog and the regular coffee. My friend liked the food but thought the regular coffee wasn't strong enough compared to other places. I liked my eggs benedict and london fog a lot. I tried a bit of the chicken waffle and liked it even better than my own eggs Benedict. The chicken was nice and crispy and tender on the inside. The waffle was fresh and good. The eggs benedict was also very nice, looks as great as it tastes. Both were yummy. Will definitely come back again. Service/Atmosphere: Nice casual atmosphere with high turnover of tables. The decor of the cafe is very comfortable with its chalk board menu on the wall. They don't rush you even if there's lots of people. However, it is small with limited tables. I believe there is only 2 four-people tables. Not recommended for big groups. read more

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

This is a solid and reliable brunch place almost hidden on the side of hwy 7. I went here with an old friend and ended up spending a few hours there catching up given the fact that the place wasn't super busy or loud and had a cozy ambience. For food, we ordered the salmon eggs and regular eggs benny and they were both cooked well. The eggs were the right amount runny when you cut into it and the salmon (the one I ordered) tasted appropriately fresh. We also ordered a matcha latte which tasted fine but a little watered down or maybe overwhelmed with milk. Not amazing but not bad either! However, besides the dependably "good" quality of these food dishes there wasn't necessarily anything special about them besides the cozy atmosphere. With so many amazing brunch places to choose from and this one being just a tad more expensive than you would expect, Alchemy would just be a backup for me. read more

General experience: Good vibe. Nice place for coffee and brunch. What I had: Eggs Benny with roasted veggies with espresso machiato. The Benny came with salad and potato. Loved the potato, moist and slightly crispy on the outside. You can tell it wasn't kept heated for a long time. Salad was underdressed. The egg Benny was poached with a cup. :( Otherwise, it was poached perfectly. The vegetable and brie with the egg was a great idea. Maybe veggie can be a bit sweeter to balance out that mild bitter undertone of the brie. Food is 3/5. The atmosphere is relaxing and casual which bumped the rating up to 4/5. read more

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This place is great. Friendly staff, great food and delicious sounding menu. Opted for the Eggs Benny. Served with Avocado, I was a bit hesitant at first but the combination worked very well. The home fries were absolutely amazing. The only thing I could suggest is that the provide a bit more holland size sauce for the eggs. They had a great selection of beverages. I was feeling under the weather so I ordered the earl grey tea. I asked if they had honey and they did to my surprise. The only other thing that I was a bit critical is that their ketchup was served in those plastic packages. I would recommend that they serve them in ramekins which would be more in line with the restaurants quality. All in all though - 2 thumbs up! read more

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

Great little small brunch coffee sit down place at downtown markham. It is located in a strip mall across from Infiniti dealership. The menu is written on the chalk board on one side of the restaurant, seating is limited there, with two walls of bar seating and some about 6 tables in the middle. We went during lunch and it was pretty busy, luckily someone just left from a section of the bar seating, so we went over. There's a coat hanger to hang your coat during the wintery months, and you seat yourself, order up for front, but someone brings your food to you. There is water at the front that you could fill for yourself if you don't have their coffee or tea. I got an eggs Benedict with peameal bacon, spinach and avocado. The portion sizes are pretty big, with a side of home potatoes and salad. It's very refreshing, the salad was lightly dressed and perfect. The Eggs Benedict was filled with flavour that married perfect with each other. The egg yolk was nice and runny, avocado adds a nice creaminess. Overall a great cozy restaurant to come to, great atmosphere and yummy food! read more

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

DD and I went for Sunday breakfast. Pros: good selection of menu offerings without being overwhelming. Food tasted great. Clean space. Friendly service. Cons: though service was friendly, it's rather inattentive. Seating capacity is on the smaller side so it's not great for groups. Speaking of seating, the metal chairs don't make for a very comfortable experience after the 30 minute mark (our butts were definitely hurting by the time we left). Be mindful that they only accept cash and debit. All in all, a good experience and I wouldn't mind returning again. read more

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

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The HYPE is not real. Iunno about all these 4 and 5s but this place is not the go to destination for brunch. Could it be? Definitely! As long as they up their game and up the quality of their brunch. First off the coffee was perfect. With slight sour finish that reminds me of Kenyan coffee from my childhood lmao. You see they have good coffee. They know how to brew a cup or two. But that is only half a restaurant ergo half the stars. The food was mediocre. I get that you run out of supplies on your soft opening. But it's important to at least change the chalkboard menu so customers don't get heart broken when there is no chicken and waffles. According to my girlfriend it's all my fault now so thanks. But honestly it's not hard to erase two words. The eggs Benedict was meh. Came out luke warm. The eggs were slightly overlooked and the salmon was so poverty osap would give them money. The salad was not bad although it was pretty standard. The menu has about 11 items it's important to do do all these items well. Not a bad place for brunch, but you could find better . read more

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

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The food here is always so good! Great place to grab brunch. The downside is getting to the food. Parking is always limited here as many of the spots in the lot are reserved for other businesses. Then, waiting for a table takes forever! They don't take names down so you have to stand there waiting for a table to open up or else someone else is going to snatch it. I usually order the Peameal bacon eggs benny and a coffee or matcha latte. (I usually opt for the matcha latte because getting into the little corner of condiments to get my milk and sugar is almost mission impossible without almost spilling it. It can get pretty crowded.) The eggs benny never disappoint. They're always perfectly runny, the potatoes and salad it comes with are perfectly roasted and beautifully dressed. If i'm not feeling something super heavy, the buttermilk pancakes are a good option. They're nice and fluffy and the mixed berries are nice and tart. read more

Visited on a Saturday morning around 11 am and expected a wait because of the small seating area available at Alchemy. However, we were lucky to be seated at a table by the wall for two in about 10 mins. While waiting for a seat we looked at the menu and knew exactly what we wanted to order, so once we sat down one of us got up to the counter and put in our food and drink orders. I opted for the classic breakfast with sausage, over easy eggs and whole wheat toast along with a brewed coffee in a to go cup. Overall I really enjoyed the breakfast and thought that the portion was very reasonable for the price. The coffee was strong and hit the spot. I was quite surprised to see that they served Pilot coffee and was quite excited about this because I've tried Pilot coffee from the little shop in union station and loved their brews. I'm happy that I can grab some pilot coffee brew uptown on weekends :) My friend opted for the smoked salmon Benny and a cappuccino which she quite enjoyed as well. She couldn't finish the potatoes and salad though as it was quite a bit of food. Overall a great brunch spot but I gave it 4 stars because of the location and the seating available. Will come back sometime to try other items and their lattes. read more

Alchemy Coffee - cappuccino. Pretty latte art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Alchemy Coffee is an adorable little cafe. It doesn't seat too many, but myself and a friend were able to find seat near the window. It's a cozy little establishment. You order the food at the counter and one of the two servers brings you your order. My friend and I originally wanted to come here for brunch, but the prices were a tad bit high. So we opted for coffee and a small snack. Absolutely loved the matcha latte and the white chocolate chip matcha cookie c: The coffee cup was huge and the cookie was delicious. Surprisingly, the prices for the coffee and cookie were reasonable. Definitely coming here again for coffee! read more

Alchemy Coffee - matcha latte & white chocolate matcha cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Atmosphere: I went on a weekday and loved that there was no lineup. You are supposed to seat yourself when you get in. We just saw the first available stools and table by the wall and got seated there. It is a small restaurant with a few tables of 4's and 2's in the center of the restaurant and the wall and window we're lined with stools and higher seating. You order at the cashier/bar and pay for your meal and then they will serve it to your table. Food: very rare you get all day breakfast/brunch item food in Markham. This is not the Chinese breakfast that I'm referring to.... this is the eggs Benny, omelet, chicken and Waffle kind of breakfast. The kind breakfast you normally order from downtown Restaurants on weekends. When I looked at the menu online, I knew I wanted to order the chicken and waffles... But when I saw other people's chicken and waffles order, I didn't like that it is not boneless, so I decided to get the smoked salmon eggs Benny instead. Eggs Benny was ok ... The home fries were actually slices of mini potatoes which we really good. The salad served was fresh and the dressing was light. Perfect breakfast combo. I also ordered the matcha green tea since it was so pretty.... Sweet flavor and not as heavy/bitter matcha taste but I still enjoyed it. I got to try the chicken and Waffle because my husband ordered it.... But if I had to compare, I like the smash kitchen's chicken and Waffle better. The way the chicken is here, is very tasty on its own.... Because you have to keep in mind that the drumsticks still have bone... I rather have bite size, small battered chicken to each together in each slice of waffle. The waffle is very tasty and crispy on its own as well.... I love that the Waffle is so light in texture and crispy enough ( best eaten when you dip a tiny piece into the citrus dressing). The dressing makes it Delicious. But I do not order to eat it together. Seems like the flavors and texture do not go together as well as it should. Parking: eeewww hate the parking. Since the restaurant is located in a super tiny strip plaza, parking is limited. Good thing that there were not alot of people at the restaurant that day... Otherwise, we would have a hard time finding spot. I may go back again but for now, if I'm craving chicken and Waffle, I rather each at smash, which is pretty much next to it. But if I'm really craving breakfast food, it's nice to have a place to go to in Markham anytime of the week!! read more

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