SO impressed with this cafe. Its look is simple and minimalistic, but the little decor accents (i.e. paintings, candles) make the atmosphere quite welcoming. I started off with a dark chocolate cappuccino, which had adorable latte art and tasted fantastic. They have a ton of other flavour options, and I had a tough time choosing. For lunch, I ordered a chicken panini, all for less than $10. Everything was brought to my table, so you won't have to wait at the counter. I was here working for around 3 hours on a weekday morning, and it never got very busy. The servers were very attentive, and didn't seem to mind that I stayed for so long. I will definitely be back if ever in need of a quiet cafe. P.S. wifi password is michele11 read more

Baretto Caffe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love love love this cafe! From the delicious food to uber friendly servers to learning about the history of this cafe from the owner himself, this is one of my most enjoyable dinning experience this year so far. Oh and how cute is the bear face on my cappuccino!!!! The owner Manuel was super nice, he came by to ask how our meal was and we ended up talking about how he got started in the business in Rome, showing us a portrait of his sister restaurant in Rome Italy on the wall. Manuel place a strong emphasis on high quality ingredients, good tasting food and consistent good service. All important ingredients to be successful in the food business. After all, Baretto cafe did average a 5 star from 200+ yelp reviews! We ordered a vegetarian pizza, chicken rose fettuccine and ended off the meal with a cappuccino and their specialty, ginseng latte. All were very delicious but the rose fettuccine was heavenly! It's a must order imo if you like rose sauce. The ginseng latte was very unique and different, Manuel told us it was shipped directly from Italy and only he offers it in Toronto. That alone warrants a visit to Baretto cafe! read more

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We came in for a quick lunch, but we ended up spending over an hour here because they missed our lasagna. The owner was apologetic, so we were okay with it. Service was slow, even with three people on deck. We watched them prepare, and serve - being in the other big room; it did not seem to be the most efficient way to run a cafe. If based on coffee alone, it's a very solid 4 stars. Food, however missed its 5 stars rating with us. Lasagna $9.50 - aside from the sauce being more watery than sauce, it was delicious. The garlic bread that it came with was burnt though. Italian Pannini $6.35 - it was good. Fantasia Salad $9.90 - what can you expect from a salad, right? We also ordered a cappuccino (delicious!) and an italian hot chocolate (super crazy way too sweet). Prices are reasonable for what you get, and I see why people love this little cafe. For what this little cafe offers, it's enough. Not opening on weekends, well, that's a lot of missed out business. Servers are nice. Parking is easy. A little hard to find as it's tucked away. Overall, it's between a 3.5 to 4 stars for us. If we were ever in the area again on a weekday, we would come back. But we wouldn't trek our way out again. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem in this area. I was searching for restaurants around the area one day and came across this place with 5 stars. My first thought was they probably only have a few reviews to uphold the 5 stars rating but to my surprise, they have over 200 reviews! I had to give this place a try. It's hidden at the back of a medical centre with ample amount of parking at the back. The service is absolutely spectacular, as the owner and waiters came by a few times to check on us. They even gave us some free Italian pastries! The food was excellent with large portions. I checked in with Yelp and got a free cappuccino. I ordered the gingseng cappuccino and it was really good but slightly on the sweeter side. My party of five also ordered pizza and pasta and they all loved their dishes. This is definitely a place worth to try and the service you get is unbeatable. They deserve the 5 stars rating! read more

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Love love love love this place! Service is PHENOMENAL & food is AMAZING. I was working there for a few hours, and didn't realize that it was almost around their closing time (6pm). At 5:45, the owner asked me if I was still working and told me that I could use their dining space as long as I wanted. He also offered me a cup of their amazing latte since I was planning to work there for a while. Keep in mind that I have already redeemed my free latte earlier & now they're giving me another free cup! So generous! I will definitely be back! read more

2018.01.29 Here is an update to my last review. Since going to Baretto for the first time, it has become one of my favourite Coffee / Breakfast and Italian lunch places. I have over the last two years become closely acquainted with Manuelle and his wife, Cristina, the owners. They are such lovely people and they put out the freshest and most delicious Italian food in the city. Its simple, fresh, homely and FREAKING DELICIOUS!!! The coffee .....ohhhh the coffee...... If you have never heard of a Ginseng latte (i didn't), you absolutely need to go here and get it. Things my wife and I have tried here so far: All the pizzas Lasagne Pasta Both the antipasto Caprese Salad Iced milk with mint Croissant Sfoglia Italian Cream puff Ginseng Latte Regular Latte I give all of the above a 100/100 I give the service a 100/100 Original review.... I was in the Don Mills area and wanted a quick breakfast and was about to head to McEwans when I came across this place on yelp. It is located in the rear or this rather inconspicuous medical building. Let me start by saying that Yelp does not have the number of stars that I would like to give this place. The barista is a true gentleman named Manuelle who really makes you feel welcome. The place looks wonderful and there is another room as well that is a little more intimate and private. I had a coffee and a croissant and it's was delicious x . The place is clean, open and really relaxing. Will come back here for the food and post another review. read more

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Saw a lot of good reviews for this place so we had to find a time to come try it. It did not disappoint, the Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini was delicious! Highly recommended!! read more

Baretto Caffe - Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini Delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good coffee, and EXCEPTIONAL service. Met a friend at 10am on a weekday. Not busy at all. We only ordered a couple of coffees and pastries from the display, nothing fancy, but it's nice that they warmed our pastries and added extra cheese to the sconce. We chatted for a few hours over our coffees and then paid before leaving - no pressure, "stay as long as you like". read more

Weird location and a bit confusing to find but totally worth it! You can take out or sit down and be served. Very friendly staff. I ordered Pasta with rossa sauce, delicious. read more

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Such a cozy cafe with friendly staffs. Love the portion size that you get at a very reasonable price. Even though the waiting for the food was somewhat long, but it was worth it because everything is fresh made to order. Had caprese salad (?) and pesto pasta and it tasted too darn good! Savoury yet creamy and comforting. Came with a slice of toast and some greens on the side so it was quite well balanced. Would love to come back here when I'm around the area. read more

Baretto Caffe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have to say this place is quite hidden. It is truly a hidden gem :D I actually thought it was located in the building next to the actual place. We had a wonderful experience. The cashier was detail-minded. She noticed the chair wasn't comfortable to my wife and recommended a better sitting area. The employees there had wonderful smiles which was very nice to start off someone's day in the morning. The services in this cafe was above my expectations. The cafe gave a relax and peaceful atmosphere for our visit. It was nice and quiet most of the time so you can enjoy your drinks and breakfast and chat with your partner or friends. The food presentation were nice and simple and tasted excellent with super fresh ingredients. The price was reasonably cheap compared to other places with the same quality of products and services. I will definitely recommend this place to others. read more

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This charming italian restaurant is lovely and warm with each visit. For my second visit, I brought my best friend and we ordered: 1 minestrone soup 1 potato bacon cream soup 1 alfredo linguine 1 chicken pizza 1 iced tea with citrus foam 1 iced chocolate cappuccino EVRYTHING WAS EXTRAORDINARILY DELICIOUS WITHOUT DOUBT! Again, the restaurant's original location is in Rome, Italy and the dishes are guaranteed to be authentic! The chef/owner was BEYOND kind. My best friend doesnt really like cheese, so he offered to remake the pizza which was topped with parmesan. I love this cozy and welcoming establishment and recommend it to all passing by this area! n.n *note that the restaurant is located inside the medical building read more

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I loved this cafe! Came here to catch up with a friend. It was a bit difficult to find but the atmosphere and food here is great. They made her a super cute latte and I got a hot chocolate. Together we shared a prosciutto panini. The hot chocolate was super flavourful but overly sweet and the temperature was just right. I didn't have to wait long for it to cool down before drinking it. The panini was nice and crispy. It really seemed freshly made. They have a bit of an Italian themed menu but the seating area was so nice and pleasant. Truly a great place to catch up with friends or go for brunch. read more

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Beautiful Cafe, bright, clean and airy. The staff were very friendly, the service excellent and the food was amazing! We will definitely be back. read more

Baretto Caffe - The best Cappuccino! - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Saw this place on yelp and decided to try it out because I was going to shops at don mills that day anyways and needed to grab lunch. The restaurant is located on the side of a building, sorta low key and hard to find if you've never been before. We were going to get our food to go but the owner insisted we dined in so we did. The dine in area is very clean and has nice Christmas decor, overall a pleasant atmosphere. We ordered the chai latte, 12 inch chicken and vegetable pizza, and pasta with rossa sauce and added chicken for $1.99. The chai latte was really good, comparable to the one at aroma espresso if you've tried that one. The rossa pasta sauce had a subtle sweetness to it, really enjoyable as well. Only complaint was that it had a hair in it. Didn't really notice a difference with the chicken in it, I would get it without the chicken next time. The pizza was really good, no complaints there. The staff and owner were all super friendly and provided excellent service. When we went up to pay the owner said since it was our first time there the chai latte was on the house. Which I really appreciated. Would definitely come back to try their other food and drinks! read more

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Baretto is the quintessential hidden gem. Discovered by a coworker of mine, a fellow foodie. This quaint caffé and eatery is connected to a medical building. So random. But totally holds its own with a small but chiche store from and glassed in seating area. The owner and cook makes almost everything to order, mainly the fresh pastas. Uniquely he does this with a pan on a panini grill! I got an amaretto cappuccino and my friend got the rigatoni in a rose sauce as well as an amaretto latte. I'm a coffee snob but I was so surprised with the quality and flavour of my cappuccino. It was amazingly flavourful and full bodied. Recently returning from a trip to Italy I didn't have the highest of hopes for this Italian coffee shop but damn, this coffee gave me the feels. My friend said she loved the latte and pasta - she even returned back there a second time this week for the same order. Also! Since the pasta is made to order you can call in your order a head of time. Baretto is top rated in Toronto on Yelp and I can see why. It's quality over quantity. The people were so friendly, the food was apparently great but the selling point for me was that lovely amaretto cappuccino. read more

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The service is amazingly friendly and kind. Extremely clean. Food tastes great. My only issue is that the food takes a while to come out, but other than that everything is great!! read more

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Finally came to this place after bookmarking it yelp for months! Came with my coworkers for lunch and totally missed the entrance, be careful since it's hidden behind the building. The service was great. Everyone was so friendly and polite, checking on us and how the food was. You could tell they cared. The food was good as well, we all got the pasta. We also got a couple of cappuccinos and they were so cute! Would definitely return for lunch. read more

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If you ever have a day off, grab a friend and head to lunch at Baretto Cafe (cafe is only open Monday to Friday and closes at 6pm). The service here is amazingly warm and we were checked on multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. I love that you can sit for hours enjoying the delicious food and drinks here... AND they have the most adorable latte art! I had rosé pasta ($8.99) with prosciutto (+$1.50) and it was so tasty. The rosé sauce was creamy and slightly sweet and paired well with the crisp prosciutto. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente. The garlic bread was light and fresh and perfectly seasoned. I've also tried the Prosciutto Pizza ($10.99) which is topped with a generous amount of prosciutto, fresh arugula and parmigiano. The crust is light and crispy but a little thicker than I personally like. You can also get a complimentary cappuccino for checking-in on yelp. The cafe is hidden inside a medical building and is not the easiest to find but totally worth the effort to come here. read more

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Easy 5 Stars!!! Everything is amazing. The pasta with the Rossa sauce is devine. I mean DEVINE!!! If you haven't gone, do it. If you have tried it... amen! Add the chicken. You're welcome. Caprese salad: once again, heavenly, magical, circus on your tastes buds - however you want to describe it. Lemon tart: perfectly made with the after taste of you wanting more. Lime/Mint juice, Fruit smoothie, Cappuccino and Lattes are all perfect. You can't go wrong with any item. The service, love and care put forth in each dish, beverage and visit makes me feel more welcome than going home! The owners are genuine and lovely. Did I mention this place is an easy 5 stars!? :) read more

Baretto Caffe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The rose pasta was so creamy and delicious. Highly highly recommend! Along with the hazelnut latte and white chocolate cappuccino, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this cafe. It was a bit hard to find at first and busy as we went around 1pm but it cleared up and we found a spot to sit. After trying the food, I understood why this place has a 5 star rating. You also get a free cappuccino if you spend over $20. The owners were so friendly and told us about the same cafe that their family owns in Italy. read more

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This cafe tucked away in a medical lab is definitely a hidden secret. I ordered a rose pasta with penne and my boyfriend ordered the lasagna. The penne portion was super generous and could last 2-3 meals. The lasagna portion was very fair. Both dishes were delicious. I really had to mix the penne to get the sauce all around because the first few bites I took without mixing it were kind of dry and bland. I wish I added meat to my penne dish because it felt kind of boring without any other flavours besides the sauce and the noodles. Would come here again and try something else! read more

When i saw 150 reviews and a 5 star rating, i couldn't believe it. Well now i do lol! Food tastes excellent, pasta and lasagna tasted amazing. I loved their caprese salad! Customer service is above and beyond, very friendly and came to check on us twice. You can tell they are passionate about what they do. Prices are very reasonable! This place is very hidden, and hard to find. Will definitely come back again! read more

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A very un-traditional sounding coffee has popped-up in gta. This cafe is definitely a hidden gem!! But it is so hidden away. You would never just stumble across it. The counter was so welcoming and the baristas were super friendly. This ginseng cappuccino had a subtle taste of ginseng flavour. They added a sprinkle of cinnamon spice. I thought the strong aroma and taste of cinnamon slightly offset the ginseng from the coffee. It tasted less ginseng then milky and sweet. Overall, the taste was better than average. I hope the cappuccino will have a stronger ginseng taste next time. Thanks @baretto.caffe for the excellent service. I will definitely come back for the food next time. This ginseng cappuccino was imported from Italy and exclusive to this cafe in all of Gta. read more

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Hidden gem. Good breakfast, very fresh and made by order. Awesome service and attention to details. read more

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This little cafe is a hidden gem, located in a medical building. We were greeted warmly by both staff upon arrival and seated promptly. The pasta and antipasto were both beautifully set and more importantly, had impeccable taste. The server came to check on us regularly throughout the meal. Definitely coming back for another quiet peaceful lunch! read more

Baretto Caffe - Rossa chicken pasta. Phenomenal! - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Reminiscent of my visits to beautiful Italy,this coffee shop is so very pleasant ! I had the cappuccino it was Outstanding in every way! It was creamy smooth strong but not bitter with excellent taste. I also enjoyed the breakfast sandwich with fried egg ,prosciutto lettuce and tomato on a croissant. Oh my ...this changes what breakfast looks like for me!! It was delicious! The people are very friendly with the typical Italian hospitality. It seems that they really care and that the value of their customers I'm going to order a Caprese salad to take to work with me today I can't wait to try It's in a slightly out-of-the-way location but well worth the extra few steps or manoeuvres in the car that it would take to get here. Try it try it try it!!! Food is a high priority for me and I would not lead you astray. It is clean fresh and well-made fare! My takeout capris he salad was absolutely wonderful! read more

Came here to see if this cafe lives up to its 5 star standards, and I was not disappointed. The service was impeccable, everyone is so warm and friendly, the food was fresh and flavourful, portions were huge for the price! In total, we spent 17 dollars after tax on two cappuccinos, a caprese salad, bruschetta with prosciutto, and two delicious flaky. All their food and pastries are made in-house, the owner said they are a branch of the Baretto caffe that's in Italy that's been open for decades. Definitely drop by this hidden gem if you have the chance. read more

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Cute little cafe on don Mills that serves coffee, treats and food to eat. I had the veggie pizza and a ginseng latte which were both yummy. Also love the latte art that they drew for me. Great place to chill and get some work done. read more

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It was my birthday I just wanted to try some cool brunch place . And I found it one. I went with my friend as soon as I walked in I immediately invited my sister . Because the food looks so good and atmosphere also awesome. We ordered the 4 dishes Pasta, salad, croissant sandwich , pizza. ( I know it's a lot but I wanted to try them all) I can tell it's real food . Fresh, tasty and price is amazing. Service is extremely nice. They want to make sure we enjoy the food, keep asking feed back. We all decide come regularly. I really appreciated their complimentary cappuccino ( if you order more than 12 dollars) and wishes my birthday . I highly recommend to everyone who loves good food. Love it love it !! read more

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Wow, this place has been under my nose in my back yard for a while. It really is a hidden gem in all sense of the meaning. If only all building canteens were like this... I'd be eating more at canteens more often I guess. Super fresh food.. awesome service.. Now I'm hoping I need to come to this medical building for some reason. read more

Super cute little cafe in a non-descript building. Food is fresh, well priced, and delicious. I ordered the small prosciutto pizza. And my friend ordered the fettuccini pasta with Rossa. Both were very tasty. Service is friendly, efficiently and genuine. Nice little gem of a cafe. read more

I came here for lunch with some work colleagues, and at first I was confused as to why we were turning into a medical building, but low and behold, this little cafe was just in the back parking lot. Along the walkway to the entrance is a koi pond, which was a delightful first impression as I walked into the little cafe. The staff were absolutely accommodating and welcoming. I ordered a 12" pepperoni pizza to split and my colleagues ordered paninis. The pizza was great!! It had a bit of parm sprinkled on top and the crust was delicious. Half of the pizza was more than filling for lunch. The paninis were also well received, I'm going to have to try one next time. I also will have to come back for a cappuccino so that I can get a cute design! Love that...not to mention, I saw cheesecake! I keep seeing 'hidden gem' in the other reviews for this place, and I couldn't agree more! read more

Like others have mentioned, this small cafe is actually inside a medical building. Seating is quite limited, and service while extremely friendly can get a bit slow when busy. The menu offers pastas, pizzas and sandwiches, but the pastas really are the highlight. It's made to order and sort of a build-your-own type thing where you can choose the pasta type, the sauce and the accompanying protein. I chose a rose sauce with the chicken. The pasta comes with a bit of salad and some garlic bread. Taste is great! The pasta itself has good texture and the sauce is generous. Nicely seasoned. Finally they make these wonderful cappucinos which are nicely decorated. read more

Really enjoyed my meal here! It is hidden in a medical building, so keep a lookout for "Alpha" when driving. It's half way after the traffic light. The service was fantastic. Staff there are knowledgeable, helpful and very sweet. My friend and I got the Veggie Panini, Bruschetta, a croissant, a Matcha Latte, and a Hazelnut Cappuccino. Overall, everything was really good, and a good portion. I really enjoyed everything, but especially the croissant haha. 10/10 would return! read more

Baretto Caffe - Hazelnut Cappuccino, Croissant, and the Bruschetta - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I can only say that their coffee is fantastic, hand made with some Italian amore! Don't forget the artistic touch! This place smells amazing too. Easy to miss off of Don Mills in a predominantly medical use building. Take the extra minute to park and walk in and try something other than your usual drive-thru go to. Ciao read more

Baretto Caffe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I completely agree with the high rating on this hidden gem at Don Mills and Lawrence. Authentic Italian cafe that offers delicious food with amazing service. The owner is from Roma and they offer paninis, pizzas, pasta, salads and a wide range of beverages. I am so addicted to their rossa pasta and procuitto panini. I stopped by to get an early lunch to go and because the owner knew I needed to reheat it later on, he made the pasta a little more al dente with extra sauce. It was perfect when I had it. Highly recommend this place! read more

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This is probably one of my favourite cafes of all time! It's a little hard to find as it is within a building but that aside, everything else is perfect. The staff are sooOo sweet and the place really gives off that cozy vibe. Like you're visiting your relatives for the holidays, almost! The drinks are not only adorable, but delicious and at an affordable price. I'm usually not one for coffee or anything of the like, but I would definitely come back for theirs! Really impressed with this cafe. read more

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This is my second time come to this cafe. It is hidden behind a medical building. So slow down a little bit when passing Bond Ave., or you may miss it once or twice Very friendly staff and service. It's pretty clean and bright, simple and warm atmosphere. A very cute cafe will definitely makes you happy. I wanna have their ginseng cappuccino but sold out this late afternoon. Instead their coconut cappuccino is great as well. The salad is of a big portion, with a wide variety of greens. I don't like the canned tuna but thinking of the price, it is a good value. Pretty nice experience and good place to hang out with friends. I'll come back to try ginseng cappuccino. read more

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Was not expecting such a great meal inside a commercial building. They have great pasta dishes and amazing lattes and cappucinos. The latte art is amazing! They are only open during weekdays and I ended up taking a day off just to go to this place. Highly recommended read more

Baretto Caffe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario