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As a non-coffee drinker, I don't pay attention to cafes as much but the Arabica hype can't be ignored. Was glad they had matcha options and I really enjoyed their iced matcha latte. Had a sip of their coffee latte and actually enjoyed the lighter delicate coffee flavor. Yorkdale location has a row of small seats along the wall, which is the perfect place to ppl watch as there is a constant stream of patrons going in and out. Will try their icecream next time.
Ordered the coffee Ice Cream and Matcha latte. I absolutely loved the soft-serve and the coffee flavor was amazing. You can taste a deep rich coffee flavor. In contrast, the matcha Latte was not as strong as I would expect. Ambiance was was nice but it is a very tight space being next to the entrance doors. Service was fast and the staff are friendly.
I'm GUEST #1 !!! today A few minutes of wait to order+pay & a quick 30 seconds wait to get my matcha ice cream !!!!
Needless to say, their coffee drinks are delicious. But there's still a long line pretty much every time I go or even just walk by... That said, their service has gotten a bit better -- food and drinks come out a lot quicker now! They seem to rotate their food items and soft serve flavors, which is fun. I highly recommend the soft serve -- both matcha and espresso flavours are seriously good. Not too sweet at all!! Just really smooth and flavourful Also the bright and airy interior? Totally helps wake me up again ;)
The coffee ice cream was some of the best ice cream we've had. Its super creamy with perfect soft serve texture. It made for a nice refreshing pick me up. The iced matcha latte had great colour and was creamy. With a little sugar, it made for a great mid day pick me up. We'd definitely come back for the ice cream alone. That was the winner for us!
Due to it being in such a busy mall, you can always expect a long line at Arabica Yorkdale, especially during peak hours. The space itself is smaller compared to other locations, like the Union one, so it can get crowded quickly. I've visited a few times and tried the hot and cold matcha lattes, which were quite enjoyable. However, I was underwhelmed by the sparkling lemonade; it tasted like watered-down syrup and didn't stand out. The service here is fairly average, and while the staff is usually polite, the atmosphere could be improved. The interior is bright and airy, with some branded merchandise on display. Overall, I'd give this location a 3.5 rating.
3.5 - The two times I have been here had super long lines. What I noticed was that all the staff was wearing the same color and then the next time they all wore another color? I was confused but impressed haha. The ordering is on the left side of the store and then the waiting is anywhere else. I found it a bit awkward because there isn't a lot of space to stand, so when it got too crowded, I just waited outside the store. I have tried several of their drinks such as the matcha, Kyoto and Spanish latte. All were good but expensive in my opinion. Neat that they have their own line of merch (even shoes!) as well.
Compared to other locations of % Arabica, this location appears to be a bit more crowded with the lineup almost always extending out the door and needing to wait ~ 20+ for your order. People seem to not mind the wait and for the most part are okay to wait. The staff are knowledgeable and polite. The mirror behind the counter definitely makes the space look bigger. Most recently I noticed someone walking out with a matcha soft serve and added this to my order... this might be the trick to making the wait for your drink more bearable. The soft serve was delicious, matcha notes and consistency hitting just right.
The coffee shop has a beautiful, calm atmosphere with an amazing layout--tall ceilings, great aesthetics, and a really nice setup overall. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and it's conveniently located near one of the mall entrances. My matcha drink tasted good, though it wasn't mixed properly when we got it. Still, a great spot to relax and enjoy a coffee while shopping!
Finally got to try their Matcha ice cream! The matcha flavour was rich and authentic, but the sweetness level was a bit overwhelming to me. A little less sugar would have allowed the matcha notes to shine even more. Service was efficient and friendly. The layout of this location is quite similar to the one at Union - clean, modern, and well-organized. Overall it's a good spot for matcha lovers, though a tweak in sweetness would make it perfect.
They have a good selection of coffee (black), latte and cappuccino. They offer non-dairy options or sugar-free options upon request. The prices start from 6.95+tax for small latte. They also sell coffee beans, croissants and desserts. The store is environmentally friendly and all their utensils are recyclable. The lineup to order and pick up your order could be very lengthy at times.
Busy coffee store with lines out the door but it's fast moving. For the quality it was worth the extra few dollars. A small Americano and a medium cold Spanish coffee came up to $13 + tips. A small handful of seats to sit on while waiting for your coffee but definitely not a place to hang out. A small variety of pastries and matcha ice cream are available as well.
One of my favourite spots to hit my coffee craving whenever I'm in the Yorkdale area! This chain had opened from Japan and it's been a huge hit since it landed in TO! I love their aesthetics and how they designed the coffee shop. it only occupies a corner of the mall. The mirrors actually make it look bigger and I love how the top it looks like the coffee beans are in round circle. Very neat design! I love how their Spanish and Kyoto lattes are not too sweet and yet aromatic. Their lattes are smooooth no kidding. Drinks like a dream and perfect level of sweetness. Their matcha soft serve is another one of my fav and must get. A huge cup of ice cream like that for $8. The matcha they use is quite delicious staff are always friendly despite most times being so busy they always have a smile on their face! They also have a variety of beautiful coffee beans to choose to take home! They roast their beans in house so it's always super fresh!! If you're craving for some treats you will not be disappointed... coz they are provided by @duo.patisserie ! I love their pastries and sandwiches and do sell out during the day at times! If you're ever at Yorkdale go check it out! They also have a location downtown at front street as well!
Expertly crafted coffee made with high-quality ingredients, all enjoyed in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The service is professional, attentive, and consistently on point. Highly recommended. Must try their Espresso Tonic! read more
4 months ago
It is located right next to Yorkdale mall's entrance by parking lot H. There's about 6 seats and a small bench. I went on a Sunday at 12:30pm. The line was not bad. It would've gone faster but they were struggling with reloading the paper for the receipts. I got the Kyoto latte, which is my usual. I've had it in Taiwan and in Malayasia but for some reason it didn't taste as sweet as I remembered. I would think they would be consistent with the recipe but this time it was different. I felt like I needed to add sugar myself. read more
3 days ago
As a non-coffee drinker, I don't pay attention to cafes as much but the Arabica hype can't be ignored. Was glad they had matcha options and I really enjoyed their iced matcha latte. Had a sip of their coffee latte and actually enjoyed the lighter delicate coffee flavor. Yorkdale location has a row of small seats along the wall, which is the perfect place to ppl watch as there is a constant stream of patrons going in and out. Will try their icecream next time. read more
1 year ago
Ordered the coffee Ice Cream and Matcha latte. I absolutely loved the soft-serve and the coffee flavor was amazing. You can taste a deep rich coffee flavor. In contrast, the matcha Latte was not as strong as I would expect. Ambiance was was nice but it is a very tight space being next to the entrance doors. Service was fast and the staff are friendly. read more
6 months ago
I'm GUEST #1 !!! today A few minutes of wait to order+pay & a quick 30 seconds wait to get my matcha ice cream !!!! read more
Needless to say, their coffee drinks are delicious. But there's still a long line pretty much every time I go or even just walk by... That said, their service has gotten a bit better -- food and drinks come out a lot quicker now! They seem to rotate their food items and soft serve flavors, which is fun. I highly recommend the soft serve -- both matcha and espresso flavours are seriously good. Not too sweet at all!! Just really smooth and flavourful Also the bright and airy interior? Totally helps wake me up again ;) read more
9 months ago
11 months ago
The coffee ice cream was some of the best ice cream we've had. Its super creamy with perfect soft serve texture. It made for a nice refreshing pick me up. The iced matcha latte had great colour and was creamy. With a little sugar, it made for a great mid day pick me up. We'd definitely come back for the ice cream alone. That was the winner for us! read more
Due to it being in such a busy mall, you can always expect a long line at Arabica Yorkdale, especially during peak hours. The space itself is smaller compared to other locations, like the Union one, so it can get crowded quickly. I've visited a few times and tried the hot and cold matcha lattes, which were quite enjoyable. However, I was underwhelmed by the sparkling lemonade; it tasted like watered-down syrup and didn't stand out. The service here is fairly average, and while the staff is usually polite, the atmosphere could be improved. The interior is bright and airy, with some branded merchandise on display. Overall, I'd give this location a 3.5 rating. read more
3.5 - The two times I have been here had super long lines. What I noticed was that all the staff was wearing the same color and then the next time they all wore another color? I was confused but impressed haha. The ordering is on the left side of the store and then the waiting is anywhere else. I found it a bit awkward because there isn't a lot of space to stand, so when it got too crowded, I just waited outside the store. I have tried several of their drinks such as the matcha, Kyoto and Spanish latte. All were good but expensive in my opinion. Neat that they have their own line of merch (even shoes!) as well. read more
2 years ago
Compared to other locations of % Arabica, this location appears to be a bit more crowded with the lineup almost always extending out the door and needing to wait ~ 20+ for your order. People seem to not mind the wait and for the most part are okay to wait. The staff are knowledgeable and polite. The mirror behind the counter definitely makes the space look bigger. Most recently I noticed someone walking out with a matcha soft serve and added this to my order... this might be the trick to making the wait for your drink more bearable. The soft serve was delicious, matcha notes and consistency hitting just right. read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
The coffee shop has a beautiful, calm atmosphere with an amazing layout--tall ceilings, great aesthetics, and a really nice setup overall. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and it's conveniently located near one of the mall entrances. My matcha drink tasted good, though it wasn't mixed properly when we got it. Still, a great spot to relax and enjoy a coffee while shopping! read more
2 years ago
Finally got to try their Matcha ice cream! The matcha flavour was rich and authentic, but the sweetness level was a bit overwhelming to me. A little less sugar would have allowed the matcha notes to shine even more. Service was efficient and friendly. The layout of this location is quite similar to the one at Union - clean, modern, and well-organized. Overall it's a good spot for matcha lovers, though a tweak in sweetness would make it perfect. read more
They have a good selection of coffee (black), latte and cappuccino. They offer non-dairy options or sugar-free options upon request. The prices start from 6.95+tax for small latte. They also sell coffee beans, croissants and desserts. The store is environmentally friendly and all their utensils are recyclable. The lineup to order and pick up your order could be very lengthy at times. read more
Busy coffee store with lines out the door but it's fast moving. For the quality it was worth the extra few dollars. A small Americano and a medium cold Spanish coffee came up to $13 + tips. A small handful of seats to sit on while waiting for your coffee but definitely not a place to hang out. A small variety of pastries and matcha ice cream are available as well. read more
3 years ago
One of my favourite spots to hit my coffee craving whenever I'm in the Yorkdale area! This chain had opened from Japan and it's been a huge hit since it landed in TO! I love their aesthetics and how they designed the coffee shop. it only occupies a corner of the mall. The mirrors actually make it look bigger and I love how the top it looks like the coffee beans are in round circle. Very neat design! I love how their Spanish and Kyoto lattes are not too sweet and yet aromatic. Their lattes are smooooth no kidding. Drinks like a dream and perfect level of sweetness. Their matcha soft serve is another one of my fav and must get. A huge cup of ice cream like that for $8. The matcha they use is quite delicious staff are always friendly despite most times being so busy they always have a smile on their face! They also have a variety of beautiful coffee beans to choose to take home! They roast their beans in house so it's always super fresh!! If you're craving for some treats you will not be disappointed... coz they are provided by @duo.patisserie ! I love their pastries and sandwiches and do sell out during the day at times! If you're ever at Yorkdale go check it out! They also have a location downtown at front street as well! read more
3 years ago
3.5 Came on a weekday during the early afternoon and it was still quite busy! We waited approximately 15-20 minutes to order and then another 10 ish minutes to receive our drinks. There are a few seats/benches around the interior of the shop to sit and wait for your order or to drink it too. Service was pretty good, staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered a hot matcha latte and the quality of matcha was good, quite comparable to the matcha lattes I have had in Japan. read more
Elevate your coffee game at this cafe, especially if you ever encounter no lines here! Arabica Coffee is the popular Kyoto coffee shop that's opened in Toronto this past year. They use high quality coffee beans for tasty lattes, and also have matcha, soft serve, sandwiches. I tried their signature Kyoto Latte which used their % arabica blend paired with condensed milk for a hint of sweet nutty aroma and a rich cream & coffee body. It's a pleasant kickstart to the day. This cafe at Yorkdale Mall has high ceiling & mirrors aplenty. But happy to confirm the hype is more than smoke & mirrors! read more
A neat coffee shop located at upscale busy Yorkdale shopping mall. The architectural setup of this place is really neat. With the all around mirrors, the place looks really big as if it is encompassing a full circle, but really it occupies a corner of the space. Coffee wise, the dark latte was quite good. A bit pricey though (with oat milk costing an extra buck fifty!) read more
First location in Canada so I had to try it when I visited Toronto/Yorkdale area! Super long line-up for pretty expensive coffee though. We lined up probably around 10-15 mins to place our order and then had to wait another 20-30 mins for our drinks to be made. The store looks bigger than it is because of all the mirrors, but it's actually quite small with just a few 2-person tables. Decided to get the iced Kyoto latte (since I think the company is from there?). Coffee itself was actually quite bitter and on the acidic side, but was slightly balance out by the sweet milk. Size of the drink was small compared to the price we paid. Didn't get to try out any of their pastries nor buy their merch, but I'm not sure if I would revisit again when I'm on the east coast. Just a bit too pricy for coffee that I didn't really enjoy all that much. read more
%ARABICA . . i had to see what the hype was for myself as there is always a line at Arabica. From the moment I stepped in line to getting my order, it took around 40mins. . . Kyoto Latte 3.75/5 Matcha Soft Cream 4.5/5 . . Overall, I think it's worth a try. The coffee was aromatic with a dark roast taste to it. It was good, but was it so good that its worth waiting forty minutes? idk The service is extremely slow, even slower than Starbucks. The soft cream on the other hand was really tasty! I loved how creamy it was and it's probably my favourite matcha soft serve that I have tried. I will definitely be back just for the soft cream. . . read more
2 years ago
Finally got the opportunity to try this place. Line-up was only to the door so wait wasn't so bad. We ordered the dark latte (iced) and the cafe latte (iced), which is considered their best seller. The verdict? It was okay. The drinks were $6.75 and $6.50 each for a regular size ie. small. The cafe latte tasted more like milk with a little coffee flavouring. The dark latte was much better as it had coco and condensed milk to boost the flavour. Not sure if I would be willing to wait in a line (which there typically is one) for another visit. read more
This hugely popular cafe chain finally opened its first Canadian location at Yorkdale mall. When it first opened the lines were super long (up to 2 hours) but now it seems to be more manageable at around 20mins. I like the ambiance of the space, really bright and modern, but there are virtually no seating areas inside, so you just have to drink the coffee while walking around the mall. I really like the Dark Latte -- very rich with a bold espresso taste and dark chocolate. The Sparkling Lemonade is quite good too, feels like it has a hint of ginger flavour. The newly released Matcha Ice Cream is rich in flavour and the texture is so smooth! Overall, good quality products, though prices are on the higher end for sure, so expect $6-7 per cup. read more
3 years ago
I definitely waited for the hype to go down before coming to Arabica. I had Arabica quite a few times in overseas and therefore didn't feel like waiting in long line Came here on Sunday at around 12pm and from waiting in line, ordering, to getting the drink took approx 15 mins. I ordered the dark latte which was basically a mocha. The chocolate taste was pronounced, actually it stood out so much that I was wondering if I got a hot chocolate instead of a caffeinated drink. The latte art was very intricate. Overall, the drink was really good but it's pricey, nearly $8 for a coffee... read more
3.5 It's really great coffee and a nice ambience inside, but is it worth the wait...I came early on a Saturday morning, 10 min after opening and had to wait about 20 min. The aesthetic of store is nice. Prices I would say are slightly above average for specialty coffee. Drinks are made fairly quickly once you're in. Service is good. All in all, not bad, but the wait time will likely prevent me from going back. Once the hype dies down, I will venture in for a treat. read more
We were first introduced to this coffee chain in Japan and hubby loved it! He was so excited to see this chain come to North American! We made a stop here as he was excited to have coffee from Arabica again! When we got there we saw that there was a line and was informed that it would be a 35 min wait from there. We decided to stay in line and glad we did as it didn't take that long but probably still 20-25 mins. Since we had to line up we decided to order a few drinks: - Kyoto latte - matcha latte - lemonade - matcha soft serve Unfortunately they ran out of oat milk when we were there but we still ordered our drinks. The latte was delicious, the matcha is quite strong so it is a bit more bitter. The lemonade was a no since it tasted like soap water to us. Otherwise, definitely try the coffee! read more
3 years ago
Great quality | Pricy | Minimal Seating I visited Arabica's Yorkdale location when they first opened. I was lucky enough to visit on a weekday so there was barely any line. I ordered the Spanish latte and the Kyoto latte. Simply, they were both fantastic. I'm a tall coffee girl so I need a minimum of 350-450 mls of coffee at a time. I'd say these were barely 300 mls but SO GOOD. What sets Arabica apart from other coffee chains is the quality. The brew on the beans wasn't acidic, it was bold and stood well against the condensed milk they use. In our opinion, neither of our drinks needed sweetener. It's super cool that you can see the coffee being brewed right behind the baristas. All of the workers in there is very kind and offered recommendations. There is minimal seating for guest waiting for their orders. I wish the location was bigger because it would definitely warrant a crowd! Highly recommend read more
We stood in line for around 30 minutes to try this new Japanese coffee shop. First location in Canada. I ordered the matcha latte extra hot and my hubby tried the Kyoto latte and a shot of espresso on the side. The coffee I find to be very strong. My hubby didn't mind it. They have a small section of merchandise for sale and 2 types of pastries - croissant and matcha cake. The service is good. The interior is bright, clean and they have about 5 tables of two. read more
Pretty much how I remember it in Hong Kong. For those who those who like the American brands Blue Bottle and La Colombe. Along those lines with the nutty chocolate notes for their house espresso. I didn't take a photo of my latte. They were in a rush, the heart was not a heart ... all squiggly since there's a bit of a wait so they rushed through Had a matcha canele and it was intense matcha flavour to cut through the sugar. Loved it. read more
Beautiful coffee shop with a lineup out the door. I finally decided to wait and experience this so-called famous coffee. While the service and the ambiance was very fancy and the presentation of my coffee was beautiful, I was not as impressed with my beverage today. I ordered a double shot espresso cappuccino and I received a very mild latte at best. The coffee was almost non -noticeable. The flavor was smooth and the milk was done well but for an $8 cappuccino. I am definitely not running back here for another beverage. read more
4 years ago
Cousin mentioned about this place, and I see why! FYI, there is a longggg line when we came. We came around 4-5pm, I believe and the wait was about 45 minutes long. Not for sure if the line is long throughout the day, but just prepare ahead of time! I ordered the Kyoto Latte and it really has a unique flavor! It's sweet and at the same time you can taste the bitterness of the coffee. There was a staff worker managing the line and such and he was very nice! I wish I knew his name but he even helped me get a good shot of my photo! Not for sure why the line gets super long, but I wouldn't wait that long for their coffee. It's really good, but nothing out of the ordinary. read more
1 year ago
Was lucky to catch this place without a huge lineup on a weekday. Had their spanish coffee and matcha latte as well as an almond croissant! The coffee was good, matcha latte was a bit too bitter and the almond croissant was actually my favourite part of the whole experience Pricey for decent drinks but i'd go back for more pastries hahah read more
3 years ago
A charming coffee spot that had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The interior was tastefully designed with a beautiful white-themed decor, creating a bright and welcoming ambiance. The shop has limited seating available. It primarily caters to those looking for a grab-and-go coffee experience. Their coffee selection was impressive, offering a wide range of blends and specialty drinks to choose from. I ordered their Americano. The base are rich with smooth espresso shots. It was expertly balanced, resulting in a velvety texture with a bold flavor profile and a subtle hint of bitterness. Price is well set as they are serving quality coffee. read more
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