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    Boxcar Social

    4.1 (165 reviews)
    InexpensiveWine Bars, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Vanilla latte and drip coffee
    Marysa M.

    Love boxcar social! They're really friendly and the service is always quick. I had one of their power cookies that was vegan. I honestly did not expect it to be as good as it was but it was amazing. So filling and flavorful!

    Jennifer K.

    Wine, Cocktails or Coffee?! I love the choice and selection that Boxcar Social offers. I can see myself as the "designated" driver enjoying a well crafted coffee along with my friends that are downing/sipping some crafted beers or cocktails! The seating options here are quite interesting. You can watch the barista/bartender in action if you stay in the front of the cafe. At the back, you will find tables and patio seating. On the 2nd floor, they have a room with some cozy armchairs. Coffee was good. And love how it opens late.

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    Akila P.

    I LOVE this place . I truly wish I could give it 5 stars but 3 is the best I can do for now . Let's start off with the PRO's . The Staff are some the MOST Friendly people I've encountered at any cafe . Wow these people really go out of their way to make sure they are of great assistance to you. You can't find that easily these days since most service staff are either brand new and inexperienced or are very seasoned and "quiet quitting". The SPACE itself is quite beautiful. An older brownstone building with great bones and amazing natural light. You'll almost always find a spot to sit and work as there are two levels indoors as well as an outdoor patio. If you're looking for a place to study, work , read or just get out the house I'd highly recommend this location at summer hill. The clientele that frequent this venue are either UNI students, remote workers or middle aged folks who are quite respectful of the space and usually very quiet. The coffee is excellent, most of their roasts are sourced from unique locations. Where they could stand to IMPROVE here is the cleanliness,especially the upstairs study rooms. The chairs are quite filthy as you can see by the photos and I don't think anyone is trying their best to clean them . These chairs either need to be deep cleaned, replaced or covered with plastic after all, this is a space where food and drink is being consumed. It's should be cleaned. Secondly the wifi isn't the strongest, especially downstairs. So it can be quite frustrating as this cafe is marketed as more of a workspace than just a cafe . Two simple fixes and this place would be five star. The problem is the folks in this upscale neighbourhood are super easygoing so I don't think they're going out of their way to complain. Either way , I'll come back . I just avoid the dirty chairs and expect spotty wifi.

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    Tania E.

    During the holidays, I really want to find a place to spend the day quietly The editor is located in Riverside. Although the location is remote, it is better than the quiet environment. It is very suitable for everyone's holiday. Americano has a good coffee taste. Drinking Gandhi is not bad There are surprises in place, isolation is in the corner, bottle shop, and there is not much wine to sell I think about drinking a cup of coffee, even if I can't help myself, I can't help drinking a cup of White. As for the grapes, it is mainly Vermentino 80%, and then there are familiar ones that are both Chardonnay 10% and Pinot Gris 10%. I don't usually drink a lot of Australian wine, I can see the clear land when I look at it, and smell it. It's a clear fragrance. It's easy to drink and it has a fruity aroma, but the acidity is too high. The boss will sell his own brand of craft beer from time to time. I have a chance to try it again

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    Nicole D.

    A midtown gem, my uptown self discovered this spot from many frequent google searches for 'cute cafes to study in' and 'cafes with wifi' in Toronto. You'll find plenty of outlets here, as well as quiet for free-thought and creativity to blossom as you work remotely or spend some quality catch-up time with a friend. Don't let the small entryway fool you - there's plenty of room with a fully furnished spacious upstairs area - complete with rustic armchairs, groupwork tables and windows that let in plenty of natural light in. (The plants seem to like it here too!) I would love to give this place a higher rating, but the good pastries go so quickly with not much variety closer to closing time (which is 6pm). Another bummer is that their regular menu is a bit on the pricier side - so stick to their coffee and just go elsewhere if you want a full blown meal. Speaking of which, they do have an amazing selection of Ethiopian and Colombian beans, so don't be afraid to ask for a recommendation!

    Iced tea~was lovely on a hot day
    Mariko M.

    Bored of the nearby Starbucks, my pal and I decided to check out Boxcar Social this afternoon. Conveniently located right by Summerhill Station, it's a great place to meet up with friends. Very unassuming, I almost walked past BS. The menu is primarily coffee (and coffee based drinks), but they also have teas and alcohol. Staff here know their stuff and are willingly to answer any questions that you might have. I didn't see a food menu, but patrons were eating a sandwich. Not sure if this is a Sunday feature? Anyway, my pal and I sat on the patio in the back as we enjoyed our drinks. In spite of being right on Yonge, the cozy patio is so quite and relaxing. You feel as if you're just relaxing in your backyard. Can't wait to come back ! Good for: coffee, tea, drinks

    It's noon!
    Faiza K.

    What a cute and quaint place this it! Ok yes it's narrow and small, but there is a fairly large outdoor patio in the back you can take advantage of in the warmer months. t's got that upscale vibe without feeling pretentious at all. Stop in for a coffee/espresso on the way to work and then for a glass of wine or some beer after work. Their selection is pretty impressive and their prices are decent. I can only imagine how busy this place must get Friday nights and weekends so try to hit it on an off time or a weekday. It's located right outside the Summerhill station and you can get some street parking. This is my only pet peeve - parking around this area is annoying at the best of times, can only imagine on the weekends if you are driving here. All the staff are extremely friendly, but in such a genuine way. The tables in the back (looks like they are made from reclaimed wood) adds a nice touch to this place.

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    Amaryllis J.

    Really quaint & hip cafe for a quick meet up or to meet up with friends! My friend was in town from Ottawa and suggested Boxcar Social to beat the downtown crowds and an alternative to other coffee shops in the core. Really cool vibes and tasty treats. We had the match latte, a coconut square & rhubarb danish. A latte and snack was ~$8-10 but what you'd expect from a coffee shop in Toronto. There is seating on two levels + a patio. A bit rustic on the interior but it was booming on a Monday afternoon at 2pm so it says a lot about their food, vibes and location. Tons of street parking in the surrounding area too but close to transit. Photo taken by @CheatEatsTO

    The picture of self control. Americano, pecan square and a hello dolly!
    Kristian U.

    Needed to put finger to keys in a bad way so was looking for a coffee shop with wifi in the vicinity of my appointment and came across the Boxcar Social in Summerhill. I'd heard the name, read the reviews, but never found my way here. WOW! Coffee, baked good, easy access to pizza slices, AND cocktails? #Heaven? Pretty much. I ordered an Americano (two in fact) and was so amazed by how naturally sweet the espresso was straight up - not needing milk or sugar at all. Smooth, slightly sweet flavours created by their Ethiopian beans. I mentioned Pizza and while they don't make it, they do have an arrangement with Yeah Yeah's Pizza next door and the pep and cheese was a 1/4 pie and delightfully delicious and thin crusted! I was seated at the bar, you know "working on my screenplay" as people do at hip coffee spots. It's basically a metaphor for people feeling the need to be in public doing their work so they can talk about what they're doing, but thankfully this didn't appear to be an issue here. Aside from a few other fellow keyboard warriors the majority of the patrons were there to have coffee and actually talk with friends. Unreal! .... oh and my spot at the bar was RIGHT NEXT TO the dessert display counter.... I managed to avoid any purchases for about 2 hours, but then caved hard and bought two - so much for diets I guess. Maybe I'll have a cheeky cocktail before I leave... maybe. Oh hell, who am I kidding, I totally will. Eatcrest OUT!

    Jeff I.

    Aesthetic shop with thought given to every little detail. Coffee selection: Nice selection of roasted coffee from both Canada and the US. Surprised to find that they were offering prices which were competitive with the roaster's own pricing. They had various coffees from Luna, Seth Taylor CBD, and SEY in stock. Pour-over: Conducted on a GINA as immersion. Had an Ecuadorian one from SEY and then an Ethiopian one from Luna. Served in a cute carafe from Hario and pretty handmade mugs. Espresso: I think I had the Ecuadorian coffee from SEY. Was surprised to see them serving quality sparkling water with the espresso. Andrew made my drinks and I got the impression from my brief conversation with him that he's quite knowledgable about coffee. He was well acquainted with roasters from both the US and Canada; and was even familiar with a small roaster in Toronto that I really like. It was funny to see that he brought several of his own bags of coffee to work.

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    Cynthia W.

    Boxcar Social has a tiny storefront, but it's so cozy once you step in. The barista was very cheery, and seemed to be quite nifty at latte art. We ordered a macchiato and iced tea. I would pass on the macchiato next time, but they had a wide variety of tea flavours. The peach blossom iced tea was very refreshing. Keep in mind that it takes around 5 minutes to brew. In terms of food, they only had a small tray of pastries to the side, so be sure not to come here on an empty stomach. The seats downstairs were pretty much filled, so we headed upstairs. There's a skylight and plenty of natural lighting, which was great for working. However, the walls were covered with random paint splotches and hooks where paintings should've been. Not sure if things were taken down or if they mean to fix up the place in the future. The background music changed genres frequently, but it wasn't too loud, so earphones would easily cancel out unwanted noise. I would definitely come back to try some of their coffees. Overall a great little cafe.

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    Owen R.

    I went at night, more bar than coffee shop, fortunately coffee still available. Excellent flat white, excellent. Bartender on staff was personable, really friendly. I don't usually go north of Bloor, boxcar and yeah yeahs pizza create a good reason to walk 10 minutes from Bloor and Yonge.

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    Awesome chain with great ambience, friendly service and quality drinks. Highly impressed by their drink selections and great coffee drinks

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    The Wine Bar

    The Wine Bar

    2.8(4 reviews)
    40.7 km

    My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

    As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

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    Sip Wine Bar

    Sip Wine Bar

    3.3(128 reviews)
    3.2 kmYonge and Eglinton, Mount Pleasant and Davisville
    $$

    Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Food: I ordered the Tagliatette alla bolognese & hubby had a charcuterie board. For dessert we had the nutella pizza. I also ordered some take out: a funghi pizza, bruschetta & papardelle al boscaiola. Everything was so delicious! Sip is one of our favourite restaurants because the food is always good & it's not overpriced. The Tagliatelle was perfectly cooked and the bolognese sauce so yummy. Hubby enjoyed the charcuterie board. And the nutella pizza is a little messy but still delicious. At home I shared the bruschetta with hubby. I don't know how they get the pizza crust so thin. However they make their pizza I still think it's the best pizza I've ever had in Toronto. Service: We had a lovely lady serviing us. She has always been there when we have come in the past. She is so efficient & graceful too. The dishes came out quickly and we were soon eating. We came on Valentine's Day for lunch & it wasn't busy. Ambiance: The restaurant was decorated for Valentine's Day with red balloons. It was pretty but if you're going to the bathroom (which is downstairs) I had to duck so the ribbons didn't get in my hair. The restaurant has a cozy & comfortable vibe. But at the same time it's classy. The lower level can be used as a private room. I've seen families holding celebrations down there.The washrooms are clean & well maintained. I would definitely come back here again for a meal. It's too bad it's on a side street. It would probably get more attention. I think the food at Sip is better than Grazie actually, which is also nearby.

    Quiet environment and the staffs are nice. Price is a bit expensive. I ordered prosciutto which is…read moreok. In general, no surprise

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    Ladybug Wine Bar

    Ladybug Wine Bar

    4.8(19 reviews)
    3.9 kmCorktown

    This must be the place!…read more Our first trip to Toronto and boy did we have fun. From delicious food to sipping wine, and everything in between, Toronto was a city to explore. Ladybug Wine Bar is a cute but also sophisticated wine bar located on King Street, steps away from shopping and restaurants. We stopped in here on a snowy Sunday before our flight home. They also serve Sunday Brunch. We grabbed a few open seats at the comfy bar. They do not offer wine flights, which made this experience pretty darn expensive but SOOOO worth it. We had such a fun time and the people working were so nice, we honeslty did not want to leave. They were willing to help with our selections. We actually ordered all their Reds by the glass. I know, but there were only about 6 and we had to try them all. I like to say "go big or go home" LOL! We loved almost all except for maybe a few. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie while we sip. And of course I brought a bottle home with me. If you are ever in Toronto, please check out Ladybug wine bar, it is fantastic, you won't want to leave. Cheers!

    A Hidden Gem for Brunch!!…read more I came here with 3 of my girlies that love brunch. Everything we ordered was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. We started with some drinks which were super affordable compared to other brunch places. The espresso martinis weren't too sweet and had the perfect balance. As for the dishes the standout for me was the smoked salmon toast. The combination of the eggs, fresh dill, and sliced salmon on top of toast was so yummy. Service was nice and the place was cozy/bright. Highly recommend this spot for a girls' brunch or casual date.

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    Grape Witches

    Grape Witches

    5.0(1 review)
    4.0 km

    Grape Witches located inside the Waterworks Food Hall is their second location in the city (their…read morefirst location is located along Dundas St. W.!). This bottle shop has a unique variety of natural, organic, and biodynamic wines that may rotate depending on the season. The space also has a wine bar where you can try different wines by the glass or treat yourself in a wine flight or a whole bottle. The by the glass menu changes weekly where you get to have a chance to try new and exciting wines from different regions. I've been to Grape Witches several times but I was able to sit down at their wine bar this time and enjoy a wine flight (three 1oz pours featuring wines from Germany) and a glass of wine. Having the wine flight, I was able to find a new rose that I really enjoyed that I ended up getting a glass of it afterwards. Staff are extremely friendly, personable, and knowledgeable about wine where they can give you suggestions based on your preferences without being pretentious. You are also able to taste any wines you're interested in on the menu to see if you like them as well. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Grape Witches enjoying the delicious selections where I even found new favourites. Overall, a great new wine shop and bar at Waterworks Food Hall. If you love all things wine this is the place to go. They have unique bottles you can purchase and friendly staff to help you with selecting your wines. Will definitely be back to try other glasses of wine in the future!

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    The Vintage Conservatory

    The Vintage Conservatory

    4.0(7 reviews)
    3.6 kmCorktown, Downtown Core
    $$

    My boyfriend and I joined this wine club shortly after it opened a few years ago. It's set up like…read morea lounge with a room for wine storage where members can store bottles of wine (and whatever else) in their humidity and temperature controlled lockers. Having moved back to Toronto recently, I thought it would be great to join to meet other young professionals, and we did. This is the perfect place to meet new people over a bottle of wine, or bring old friend by to help you enjoy one, or two or three. The price for a locker is reasonable given i can store a 10$ bottle of wine that i would normally pay 50$+ for at a restaurant, so two bottles of wine per month i and i consider that i saved money (contrary to some of the other comments below), plus got all the other bonus' i mentioned. I found other members to be very nice and approachable. Its located in a quiet nook of DT Toronto (east end) which makes it hassle-free: no gridlock, plenty of cheap parking, no line ups no blaring music you cant stand (as opposed to the King West scene). The VC quickly became our "go-to" place and we enjoy the classy atmosphere. We have also booked the private dining room to host an event (birthday). The food provided by Andrew the chef was not only amazingly delicious, but well priced, you cant get a meal like that for the value any where else in T.O... Whether you may be looking for wine storage, a place to meet people, a place to hang out after work/weekends, or a place to host corporate events, I think that this place caters to all and the proprietors to a great job in running the place.

    This place has gone downhill very quickly once it became popular…read more When it started, it was cool and trendy because it was a neat concept, there were not too many members (it was secret), not too many corporate parties, pricing was reasonable and the owners were humble. Its exactly opposite now. For the smallest locker it costs ~$95/month to rent, (they charge you a 3% credit card fee) and there is a one time "initiation fee" of ~$75 as well. The location being on the east end near financial district is not ideal either. The number of corporate events have increased dramatically. Most weeknights esp. Wed, Thurs and Fri you would have some bank or financial institution having a client session in the lounge (note the lounge is not too big) and you would be expected to keep your voices down (or keep your little session with your friends to a minimum) because "there is an event going on". The whole premise of paying a premium for a private member's only club space is lost in my opinion. Secondly, when it started the owners (Andrew and Costa), were a lot more humble and nice which has again dramatically changed after the "success" of this place. They are planning to open a couple other locations as they see this as more of a money making business machine now (nothing wrong with that) vs. what they sold me on - a small family owned type wine club where you would feel personally connected and welcomed. Completely commercial outfit now. Its a great place if you want to hobnob with suits and old men.

    Boxcar Social - wine_bars - Updated May 2026

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