Got a scone and a breakfast sandwich's they were both good! Note that the inside of the cafe is…read moreVERY small, and has very limited seating capacity. they have outdoor seating though.

I will rate this spot on two levels. One for the cappuccino and one for the sandwich…read more The smoked meat sandwich I ordered was ho hum at best. Not much of smoked meat to talk off and the bread was OK. 2 Stars. The cappuccino was good. I am a fan of 49th Parallel beans so enjoyed the taste profile. Unfortunately due to take out I guess they didn't have any latte art but it still hits the spot. 4 Stars one of the better cappuccino I have had in O town. The space is sparse but clean. Perhaps a visit to their other location is due.

We went to equator coffee Saturday morning. It wasn't overly busy and the service was quite quick…read more There is plenty of seating and large windows for people watching with delicious coffee. We paid $18 for two large Americanos, one croissant and one apple fritter, which I thought was a tad pricey. The location is inside the National Arts Centre, and cannot be accessed directly from outside.

This location is inside of the National Arts Centre, so make sure to walk inside, there isn't an…read moreoutdoor entrance. The coffee was great and I was served pretty quickly, even though they were really busy! I would come here again!

This is clearly a high quality coffee shop! When I walked in there was a long line, but the latte…read morewas worth the wait. At first I was surprised at how there were no flavour shops, but the high quality coffee/espresso they use made up for it; none was needed! Bonus points for the beautiful latte art

TL;DR/The Short Version: Independent coffee shop in…read moreWestboro. Minimalist interior. Good selection of baked goods and they also sell coffee, lol ;) The Long Version: The Bower Coffee Company opened up about a year ago in the summer of 2024. Usually I like trying out new businesses that open up in my neighbourhood, but admittedly I'm not a coffee connoisseur. I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference between a $50 cup of Kopi Luwak and a cup of Folgers instant coffee, lol. So coffee shops don't really excite me. However, I recently learned that Bower Coffee Company sells baked goods from a business called Adam Bakes. I've been wanting to try treats from Adam Bakes for a while now, but they are only open on Saturdays 8am-12pm and not in my neighbourhood, so their limited hours have prevented me from trying them. I didn't realize that they also sold their baked goods to other businesses for resale, so when I discovered this, I planned a little coffee date for my husband and I at The Bower Coffee Company :) I chose a Cinnamon Swirl Blondie from Adam Bakes ($4.85) and my husband chose a Peanut, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookie from Art-Is-In Bakery ($5.25) and we got a regular 12 oz coffee ($3.25). The coffee tasted like any other coffee to me (unsurprising, lol). My husband is more of a coffee connoisseur than I am and his comment was it was a bit too watery, but otherwise ok. I loved the Blondie. It was rich and I think there's cheesecake swirled into it because it had creamy bits to it. It had a potent cinnamon flavour. I really enjoyed it and so did the hubster. I ended up hauling my butt out to Adam Bakes the following Saturday morning to try their other offerings, which weren't available at Bower Coffee. Adam Bakes will get its own review. I noticed that the prices are cheaper buying directly from Adam Bakes than at Bower Coffee, but I guess that's not surprising. The cookie was unremarkable in my opinion, but the hubby enjoyed it. It had whole peanuts in it as well as peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was soft and chewy, and the whole peanuts gave it the occasional crunch. Service at Bower Coffee was great. The barista asked me for the Blondie if I wanted a centre piece or an edge piece. I know some people like the crispiness of edge pieces, but I prefer the softness of centre pieces, so I was happy to be asked. The decor is clean lines minimalist. It's not a huge space, but has a decent amount of tables. It was bustling on a Sunday morning. Overall, a nice place for a coffee date, albeit a bit pricey in my opinion, but I get it, everything is expensive these days :/ We walked there, but it's street parking only for those coming by car. Review #133 (2025)

Coffee is great but the breakfast/hot food is mid. The oatmeal raisin cookie is very good though!…read moreCute spot to catch up with a friend or do some work.

I was so excited when I heard that there was a place in my area that had K-dogs (Korean Corn Dogs)…read more Unfortunately, my experience was less than stellar. The wait was over 30 minutes for a K-dog and 20 minutes into the wait they told us they ran out of hotdogs so we had to get an all cheese corn dog or veggie corn dog. Ugh! So the place is ultra hipster, lol. It has an industrial vibe to it. Prices are on the high side. It was $11.99 for a K-dog. My husband also got a Decaf Americano ($3.50). So we ordered a Half n Half "The Works" K-dog, which is a half mozzarella cheese, half hotdog corn dog topped with Okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayo and bonito flakes. I asked them to go light on the Kewpie and they obliged. Service was friendly. Our visit was during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the staff were regularly disinfecting high traffic areas like the door handles, which I appreciated. They also limit the number of people inside, so since our order was to go, they asked us to wait outside, and they would bring the order out. Fine by us. It was technically Spring, but still chilly out. They brought out my husband's Decaf Americano quickly, which he appreciated as it kept him warm. He offered me some, but he drinks his coffee black (which for inscrutable reasons I find an attractive quality in a man, but it's not how I like my own coffee, lol). However, we waited 20 minutes before the staff member who took our order came out and advised us that they ran out of hotdogs and we could either have all cheese or half cheese and half veggie dog. We opted for all cheese. It took another 10 minutes for us to get our food. The cheese was very plentiful and had extraordinary pull, lol, but it was almost too much cheese (can't believe I'm actually typing those words in that order, haha). I would have definitely enjoyed it more if it was a half hotdog and half cheese corn dog. The toppings were good. The Okonomi sauce was slightly sweet and the Kewpie mayo was creamy and I loved the marine taste of the bonito flakes. Those who dislike fish might want to stay away though. The bonito flakes had a definite fish smell and taste to them. The breading was crispy and I'm glad I got to try the K-dog, but I personally found it overpriced for what it was. The inside is cool looking and it would actually be a great place for a date once this Pandemic is over. Note, the address is on Parkdale but the physical location is at the corner of Spencer and Hamilton. We had a hard time finding it until my husband spotted the sign with an arrow pointing towards the cafe as we crossed Parkdale and Spencer for the second time looking for it. Street parking only.

4 stars out of 5 -…read morefriendly staff - convenient location for Glebe Annex & Preston folks - yummy chai latté - that cinnamon buns sugar glaze could use improvement (how about a fluffier icing?) - they have other desserts available - paninis too - be prepared to line up in the morning and at lunch for your cup of joe - it gets really busy - this place is not open in the evenings or weekends

After having passed the Bank St. location so many times, I was happy to learn there was a location…read morenear my new office. I had heard nothing but good things, so I stopped in for breakfast last week. I ordered a breakfast burrito. I still think $4 is a little steep for a breakfast sandwich, but damn, was it ever good? They don't rush it either. They keep it in the warmer for a couple minutes, so it was warm throughout, even after carrying it back in the cold. My boss treated us the day after so I tried out their nuts and honey latte, which was also really nice. Gotta try their lunch sandwiches next. Good service too.

The cutest rustic elegant cafe in Orleans. Beyond Cafe has both a lovely atmosphere and their…read moredrinks are phenomenal too! I visited recently with my friend and we both ordered a specialty iced drink. I ordered the Iced Shake Toffee Nut with Cold Foam. This drink has a strong coffee flavour and you can truly taste the toffee nut. I like that it's super refreshing and it's perfect for the summer days. My friend ordered the Ice Biscoff Latte with Whipped Cream. If you are a biscoff fan, this is a must-order. They use biscoff to blend into the latte and they even place a full biscoff cookie on top of the whipped cream. It balances the sweetness of the drink and the coffee flavour at the same time. We also ordered the Smoked Salmon Toast which has a garlicky cream cheese, cucumber, smoked salmon, fresh dill, avocado, capers, radish and a slice of lime. This is a hefty gourmet toast and I love how fresh all the ingredients are. Make sure to squeeze the slice of lime before having it, and it really adds some sourness to the whole dish. I am a huge fan of capers, so this added some tanginess! All the employees are really kind-hearted and will come around often to check in on their customers. They gave good suggestions on both food and drinks. I really like the whole atmosphere of this restaurant. A must-visit if you haven't already!

Been here a few times to try the different items on the menu. They have a small outdoor patio and…read moredifferent style seating inside. You seat yourself and go up & order, they have a no laptop policy. They make incredible drinks, I've tried both cold/ hot and smoothies & all have been very delicious. The food was also really good, I had the soup recently and it was rich in flavour. Overall, I do enjoy visiting the cafe, I have always been welcomed with smiles by the staff.

The service was OK; but it didn't seem like the staff cared all that much about anything, there was…read morea lack of care. The London fog was OK but nothing special. The staff didn't know why they had a cream earl grey; however, I liked their presentation of the loose leaf tea

This places gets busy around lunch time! The food and coffee seemed reasonably priced. I got a…read moremedium roast drip coffee, which was about $3.

Since 2020 I have been ordering a large cup of coffee every 2 weeks at BLAIR Station. On my way to…read morework. The space the employees work in is tidy, clean and organized. Their coffee and treats is truly tasty and the service is prompt.

I loved the coffee here and the service. I recommend this place , and the ambiance has a positive…read moreenergy