Good place for coffee next to the beach. Owner is very…read morenice. Cool vibe. Coffee is ok

I was craving for latte in the neighbourhood. It was a quite neighbourhood and there were not many…read morecafe or restaurants in this area of Queen Street East. I found Simple coffee and jumó into the cafe. The name is good because it is easy to figure out that this place serves coffee. The latte was good. The cafe is clean and modern. The owner is friendly and nice. If I am in the area again, I will come to grab a cup of latte again.

Cute little cafe located in the beaches area. I wanted to try their affogato coz I was really…read morecraving one since a few days. So, I ordered one affogato with chocolate chip ice cream and was charged $10 for an average portion of it in a plastic-y cup... I thought it was a bit too much for an espresso with ice cream considering I've had it at a much decent price for better quantity. They had a variety of menu items though starting from cheesecakes, tart, to ice cream and coffee. The service was good and they had a nice patio where you can sit for hours and people watch.

After a long walk along the beach, we visited Oro Cafe as a rest stop. Ordered the iced matcha…read morelatte and hot chocolate. Since it was closer to the end of the day there wasn't much savoury food left so we got the last pepperoni pizza slice and croissant sandwich. These were tasty! The iced matcha latte was more milky; the matcha flavour was not distinct. I probably would go for a different drink next time.

Located on Kingston road which is usually quite busy, this unassuming cafe is serving up amazing…read morepies, pastries and sweets. Service: Super friendly and mom-and-pop vibe which is pretty much most of the stores in the area. We tried both their beef and chicken pies. Both are amazingl. Savory, filled with meats and veges, delicious light and flaky crusts. Honestly, if I had less self-control, I'd eat one whole pie on my own! Price: I think the price is absolutely fair for the quality and quantity of food you get. Amazing location and definitely recommend!

This place is absolutely amazing. Owned by the creators of Gerrard St. Bakery, there's lots of…read moredelicious baked goods including unique flavoured empanadas, brownies, nanaimo bars, pies, and my favourite - rotating flavours of blondies - best in the city! They also occasionally do collabs with other local bake shops - follow them on social. They also have some great coffee/espresso options and a small dine-in area. Super close to the beach if you want to grab & go and enjoy some treats on the beach. Staff is great, friendly, and accomodating. Super pet-friendly and complimentary pet treats for your visit. Don't let anyone tell you anything but great things about this place!!

Its a cute little cafe, the lattes were decent, but maybe…read moreoverpriced. Service fantastic. Meals were good, but not in the top 20% of breakfast/brunch places. Its a fun visit, but not a must-visit in Toronto.

Lazy Daisy is a cute restaurant serving great breakfast, brunch and lunch options. I ordered the…read morestandard brekkie which comes with eggs, sourdough toast, potatoes, bacon and fruit. I also had a latte. Everything was great and the service was very friendly. The ambiance is very cute, with pictures of eggs in the shape of flowers adorning the walls.

I dropped by just cause I was at LightupK and they were doing this Ateez themed drinks collab…read more Naimas is a cute and cozy Filipino cafe with an event space below. The interior space is modern and authenticly pleasing. Also, It is located near Woodbine Station. I got the strawberry milkway (Baddie Blush) and matcha latte (Matcha-cita). The drinks are pretty good. The matcha was a little bitter but not too overpowering. I think the matcha is matcha from Japan. Make sure to get a straw and a stir stick. The lid spout opening is larger than the ones from somewhere like Tom Hortons or Starbucks.

Great drinks, good food, super bonus points for the cozy interiors and really friendly people…read more Stopped by for brunch and got: - The chocolate pistachio croissant and spice pear coffee cake were both pretty good. - The longganisa and luncheon meat rice meals were a tasty savoury option to go with the pastries. - The highlight of the visit though was definitely the vanilla bibingka cream espresso. Strong flavour, frothy, and just the right sweetness level. Overall, a nice welcoming cafe with enjoyable treats.

A few Saturdays ago, I bought a mystery bag through the Too Good to Go app. It was to pick up some…read morebaked goods from The Haven Low-Carb Cafe. First, I love a good bakery. Second, I enjoy checking out places that offer low-carb baked goods and more. Third, this cafe is in my old neighbourhood of the Beaches. It was perfect to return and fetch some yummy mystery goodies. Parking is always interesting in the area. Parking is limited along Queen Street East. This cafe is located on the northwest corner of Willow Avenue and Queen Street East. Willow Avenue runs one-way southbound. I parked illegally in front of the store. It didn't appear to be a valid parking spot. I took a chance flashing my hazard lights and it worked out. Your parking options are Willow Avenue or Queen Street East. If you want free parking at a lot, you could hit the Valu-mart a block away. This lot is unmonitored during the day, so you can get away with parking there without doing grocery shopping at the store. The cafe is cozy and inviting. I'd break down the offerings as follows: - Specialty drinks - Sugar-free treats (some are gluten-free and vegan) - Prepared meals - Low-carb mini market This place has a coffee section. It also offers coffee, lattes, and iced drinks that accommodate keto and vegan diets. There are dairy-free beverage options, too. I loved the prepared meals. There are low-carb ones that are ready to pick up, and either heat up at home or eat immediately. The mini market is also cool. I recognized a lot of the products, as I shop at the Low-Carb Grocery often. This cafe has a decent selection of items that I buy often, from Catalina Crunch cereal, to Quest snacks. I got to the counter and spoke to two women. One was the owner. The other helped me with my mystery bag. I showed the latter my order and she put it together. They were both so nice. The owner gave me a brief background description of her business. She offers low-carb options. Some items have natural sugars, so they aren't completely sugar-free. There are also vegan and gluten-free options, including cookies, pies, and cakes. I got a rundown of what was in my mystery bag. I got a slice of chocolate cake and cookies. All were low-carb. I was thrilled. I got them in a paper bag with handles. I also looked at the Boston cream dessert item in the display case and knew that I needed it. I was asked whether it was okay to put it in a paper bag. Yes, it was fine. I was going to devour it quickly. I paid with a debit card. I tapped and all was great. I thanked both of them and headed to my car. It was still there. I had the chocolate cake after dinner. The cake was yummy. It wasn't as moist as it could have been, so you do need a beverage to wash it down. The icing on top was sweet. I ended up putting most of it off to the side. I had the Boston cream. It was delicious. There was cream underneath the hard chocolate dome. It tasted like a fancy cupcake. It was yummy. I sadly don't know what the three cookies were called. They were a cross between a sink cookie with anything you want to put into it and fruitcake focused on the fruit bits. The cookies were scrumptious. It had little bits of fruit that were slightly sweet. If fruitcake had these morsels in them, I'd eat it and would be a fan! Each cookie had a medium denseness to it. I felt full eating each one on separate days. They hold up well. The mini pretzel on top with caramel drizzle was perfect. I loved the salty sweetness duality happening. I can't wait to return and pick up a prepared meal. I'm intrigued. I also want more cookies and an iced latte. This cafe is a winner. I can't wait to return. (185)

The Haven is located in the West end of the Beaches at Queen St W and Willow Ave. By public…read moretransit, it is located near the last stop of the 501 streetcar. The cafe offers a variety of baked and savoury items, as well as a large pantry full of low-carb, gluten-free and healthy options (meals, sweets, and more). During my time there, this neighbourhood cafe definitely had a lot of regulars where the staff knew them by name. I stopped by The Haven on a Friday morning where I opted to purchase a flat white with oat milk as well as a Bacon Breakfast Sammy (low-carb gluten-free bun, fresh cracked egg, crispy bacon, thick cut cheddar). I opted to eat my breakfast sandwich inside the cafe as they had about 4 tables available. Service was friendly and staff brought me my sandwich as it took a little longer to make than my coffee. The breakfast sandwich was delicious! The low-carb gluten-free bun was a great vessel to hold the bacon, egg, and cheese. The cheddar cheese was hot and all melted making the whole breakfast sandwich delicious. My flat white was also made well. Overall, great option to check out if you are ever in the Beaches area, friendly staff, and delicious food!

This is a new cafe (their second location), specializing in matcha. All drinks are lactose-free and…read morevegan. Any sugar used are organic and vegan, unrefined cane sugar; refined sugar is not vegan. Any syrups used are haus-made with real fruit and organic cane sugar; no artificial syrups here! There are also pastries, some vegan and some non-vegan. They also have some cookies. Their Matcha Banana Cream cookie is their best seller. In the near future, they will be offering more pastries. I ordered the following: 1. Banana Bread Matcha ($8.50). Banana cold foam with banana syrup, and matcha. There is cinnamon powder on top of the foam. 2. Matcha Banana Cream Cookie ($5.00). The Banana Bread Matcha drink was extremely refreshing and delicious. You started by drinking some of the foam, then stir it thoroughly. I could actually taste the banana flavour in the cold foam. The cookie was soft and chewy. You can taste the matcha flavour and the banana cream gives it just enough sweetness. Since this cafe is lactose-free, you get the milk substitutes without extra charge: oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, and pea milk. The customer service was good. You can watch them prepare the matcha powder and drinks in their open kitchen. They soft-opened on 2025-11-15. The cafe is comfortably sized. The colour scheme is matcha green, of course! There are two long benches with two small round tables. There are electrical outlets at the bottom of the benches for customers to use. There is easy-listening pop music playing in the background. There is free WiFi. The cafe is not wheelchair accessible (but they will take your order and bring it out to a wheelchair-bound person. There is one gender-neutral washroom, which is not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-234

I am so glad I found this place! The manager was incredibly sweet and friendly and the interior is…read morejust as cute as can be. I decided to try the Hazelnut Crème Brûlée latte paired with the Strawberry Matcha Pain Suisse. The pastry was bursting with a strawberry and matcha filling that was so yummy and I was pleasantly surprised by the strong hazelnut notes in the matcha. I didn't think that nutty flavoring would enhance my drink like that... but it was a perfect match (ahh) ... I'm also thrilled to hear that another location is opening soon... It is great to know that no matter where I am in the city, I'll never be too far...I will definitely be back!

What a lovely place to happen upon. My girlfriend just noticed it while we were driving and we…read moredecided to stop by. So happy we did. Really friendly gentleman working behind the counter and what a gorgeous place. I wish I could sit down, read and have a cup of their amazing coffee. We got a latte and a chai latte. Mmmm so good. The coffee was flavourful but not too acidic and the chai was so delightful. They had a ton of great looking treats to try as well. I highly suggest this place if you need a little pick me up. Even the music was great

Plaxton is a little neighborhood coffee shop that's giving Starbucks a run for its money (or trying…read moreto, anyway). I stopped by in a recent visit to Toronto when it made more sense to wait for my wife than to drive back and forth from our hotel in Mississauga amidst... hey did you know that (unscientific as this may be) traffic may actually be worst on weekends than during the week? Reason is that, while many folks commute using public transit, car owners drive to their destinations on weekends. This is a small, sun-shiny kind of space, with Wifi. The front part, especially, is a good place to bask in the rays. They seem to offer a few food choices for breakfast and lunch, but since I was just looking for a place to hang out for 90 minutes, I was going to be "minimal patron". I thought about another coffee, but decided against it, since I already had double the caffeine I usually consume before noon, I opted for the "cheapest" choice, in the form of a Perrier. Cha-ching and "ouch" and $3.74 later (OK it's CAD, but still), I'm left wondering whether I could have made a better choice: as in, a cookie and that bottle of water I had with me?