The service is great. The ambiance is great. Menu could use work. My brutally honest opinion is…read morethat this place has many great initiatives and I love supporting women-owned businesses. But if I come back it'll only be for support and not for the taste of the drinks. I also think menu is very extensive which is risky if you don't have some staples down good. All in all, it wasn't bad but the drinks are average. I hope they improve the taste and maybe make menu smaller so they can focus on quality over quantity. I'd love to come back once they do. This is in downtown Whitby so limited street paid parking. 6/10 over all.

We've been on two occasions just for beverages. Service is friendly. We have gotten the pistachio…read moreTurkish latte and banana pudding and strawberry matchas. The drinks are delicious, but in my opinion a bit on the pricy side which is why it's 1 star off.

Brock St Espesso is located in the heart of downtown Whitby. It's a welcoming, intimate spot to…read moregrab some great coffee, tea, pastries, and light fare. It's cozy and warm inside, with several tables and couches to relax while enjoying their offerings. My friend and I had a Pistachio Croissant, an Empanada, Grinch's Marshmallow Matcha, and a Cappuccino. It was all really good and we truly enjoyed it! If you're in Whitby, this place is worth checking out!

Adorable little hole in the wall! They were super nice and the coffee was good. Nothing over the…read moretop or noteworthy but a good cup of Joe if that's what you're seeking.

Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

In late July, my best friend and I met up for some shopping and dinner in Oshawa. We also wanted to…read moreexchange birthday gifts. The place where we had dinner had tiny tables. We decided to find a cafe and casually open our presents there. We both yanked out Google Maps on our phones. She had mentioned that she had been to a Cork & Bean in Peterborough and and liked it. I trusted her judgment and said yes. I indicated that we needed to go up and hang a left. She felt that it was the other way around -- down and hang a right. When it comes to directions, she has the better track record since we've known each other. However, she realized that she had read the map wrong and I was correct. It felt like a small triumph, but I'm not the type to rub it in. I'm not horrible at directions. She is better at it. We walked over to this cafe. It may have taken three minutes. We had to wait for the light to change, so we could have done it in two minutes. This cafe had all the windows and doors wide open. We walked in and found a table to plop our stuff down. We then headed over to the counter to check out what we'd like to drink. My friend ordered an iced coffee with oat beverage. We both liked that there were dairy alternatives. She's vegan. I'd prefer to go lactose-free. I saw a sign that said that there were seasonal flavours. I asked the helpful man at the counter if it applied to iced coffee. Yes, it did. He could make any drink seasonal. Nice! I got a large iced peppermint latte with oat beverage. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. My friend got her drink first. Moments later, mine was ready. I thanked the man and headed back to our table to join my friend. There was live music at this cafe. We were here on a Saturday evening. Jordins ID (no apostrophe to indicate possession, which seemed odd) was playing. She was great. It was nice to have her in the background as we chatted. My drink was awesome. It was cold. I liked the peppermint with the coffee. It worked out nicely. A customer had brought his dog in. This cafe is obviously pet-friendly. It was nice seeing other customers ask if they could pet the dog. The owner was nice and said yes. The dog seemed to enjoy the affection and attention. We had a nice time chatting a bunch more and opening our presents. It was the perfect place for what we wanted to do. The menu also has beer, cocktails, and more. I saw a bunch of desserts in the display case. Since we had already had dessert with our dinner, we skipped getting any food. This cafe is in downtown Oshawa. It's free street parking on weekends. I enjoyed hanging out at this cafe. It's a nice place to grab a drink and chat, while taking in some local, live music. It was perfect. (341)

Walking into this restaurant is a great experience as you witness all the unique art on the walls…read more Our waitress was very friendly and the service was fast. Looking through the menu we had a really tough time deciding what we wanted since there were so many great options! I ordered the Veggie Omelette and I was really impressed by it. The omelette contained grilled onions, spinach and tomato and the veggies were delicious! There was a light sprinkle of feta on top which complemented the flavours very well. My parter ordered the Big Fart and also really enjoyed it. We loved the home fries and the sausages were awesome. We got the pancake as a side and it was probably the fluffiest pancake I've ever seen! The portion sizes were perfect and we left the table comfortably full. We both loved our meals and had a great experience so we can't wait to come back!

Food is ok but service super slowly, we ordered 2 breakfast set and 2 sandwiches , we waited over…read morean hour for our breakfast. So bad service! I don't know whether this restaurant is not enough chef in their kitchen room. If you go, must take a long time for waiting. Actually, I don't want to give tips for them due to their slowly service.

I ordered the Lavender Cream Matcha and it was soooooooooo good. I also got the pistachio croissant…read morewhich was also delicious. The cafe is very spacious and with lots of seating. It had a nice natural vibe with the brand stamped everywhere. The service was decent. Not overly friendly, they were just kind of there. That's the only reason why they got 4 stars instead of 5.

We love Olive Branch so much! Here at least once a week. The baristas are so kind and friendly. The…read moremusic and decor are so nice. Love all the drinks, food and desserts I've gotten to try here. The cinnamon bun with chocolate and pistachio was soooo good! Basil Grilled cheese had such a satisfying cheese pull and was delicious. Strawberry matcha was phenomenal. My husband loved the kunafa. I could literally have their strawberry cups ever day - they're the best out there.

Lovely staff, and great beans, you even get a free beverage when you purchase a bag, looking…read moreforward to going back.

Lovin' the California vibez!!! Enjoyed some great Iced…read moreChocolates and a delicious Flat White! Fantastic place with a nice little patio area. Basked in the sunshine while enjoying our bevvies! Will come again!

Great service, food and ambiance, went on a Wednesday morning and despite the busy traffic and…read moreworking by themselves the worker was kind and friendly! So happy to see such a well curated cafe in Durham will be coming again. Especially loved the cute tulip drink, hope they do more of these!

I was in the area for the Oshawa Peony Festival and found out about this cute little cafe while…read moreperusing TikTok for food recommendations. Lots of street parking around here. When we walked in we were amazed by the beautiful decor - like a old-fashioned library with cherry blossoms everywhere. We ordered the following to try: - Strawberry Matcha: This was a very steep price but you will quickly realize why it's worth it. It's high grade ceremonial matcha on a layer of strawberry milk and topped with strawberry cream foam. A very large glass at that - an amazing drink! 10/10 - Spanish Latte: I got the 16 oz version which is a huge glass! Cute latte art and the coffee was very strong. 9/10 - Capri Pesto Toast: Yum. Mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. All the toasts are cut in half which makes it easy to share which I thought was a nice touch. 9/10 - Pear Brulee Toast: Delicious and I think I'm going to try a version of this at home. Sliced pear with torched sugar toppings, on brie cheese. An amazing pairing of fruit with cheese. Loved this so much. I was debating this vs the honey comb brie toast and I think I made the right decision to choose this. 10/10 Service overall is slow - be warned (they have a sign). I'd put this at 5 star review otherwise; while there was indeed a lot of care put into all the drinks and food I've found they were easily distracted too. Otherwise this is a great cafe that really takes pride in their drinks and food! I would love to come back to try their other pastries next time.

3.5 stars - discovered this cafe on my way to Brooklin library and enjoyed a latte and a smoothie…read morethere. They make their coffee with Balzac beans and while I love Balzac's, I found the latte underwhelming and expensive. It was just not pulled properly. The smoothie was pretty good. It has a nice vibe and is small and cozy, suitable for a quick bite but I would say not for large groups to gather or for one to stay and study there. They also have a few baked goods like cookies but no sandwiches or hearty items when I went. Wished they had more to eat. Might visit again and try their frozen yogurt.

We tried several times to go here but their hours were a bit inconvenient. We had seen it in…read morepassing & didn't know what they served. I tried a strawberry matcha cold tea...."not my cup of tea" ended up I threw it out. The space to sit in is very limited. Unfortunately we went when a group of school kids were gathered. We were there to sit, linger, sip our beverages, talk & catch up on emails etc. We had trouble hearing each other as the kids were very loud & animated. We tried their vegan soft serve yogurt, had excellent toppings with fresh fruit, ok but not great. Bottom line, great place if you are into vegan, different taste experiences but sorry, not for us.

Always a great place to hang out for hours, the staff is very nice and charming !! They are great…read morewith any questions you have and always have good music playing. I would recommend the watermelon mint always.

I was visiting Oshawa for work and can honestly say this place will always be my go to anytime I'm…read moreback in the area. Service was fast , shisha was amazing and the owner is very friendly which made my whole experience amazing. The crowd that comes here are all very friendly . Highly recommend this place to anyone in the Oshawa area

100% will be back! Received the most welcoming hellos as we walked through the door. They had a…read morecharming little market corner with some Canadian made and handmade products. I love that local touch! The menu has a lot of great options from drinks to baked goods. It's not too overwhelming for options but anyone could find something that suits their taste buds. I went for the carmelized banana matcha latte which was quite a new flavour. It was like a smokey sweet matcha which I enjoyed quite a lot. I'd love to try the london fog next time or the Italian Sodas if the weather stays warm. The gingerbread cookie I ordered was fantastic. Huge and melted down flat so it had those delicious, caramelized edges that I love. As we left, we got another enthusiastic goodbye from the lovely staff here. We felt so welcomed and at home. I love this cafe! For those who don't know, Melly's celebrates all abilities! They are a market + cafe that offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to train and gain work-integrated learning experiences. It's an inspiring business built on inclusion and contributing to the community. They support their staff to build critical job skills, experience the full employment process, and transition into broader employment opportunities. Absolutely recommend. Make this your regular coffee spot!