Broadview Espresso

It's really what a neighborhood cafe should be. Feels like a pub, it's got character, it's got…read moregood coffee. This is what most cafes in the city used to be like and maybe it's nostalgia for me, or that I'm in New York frequently and we're don't have the number of coffee houses like they do. Think Central Perk on Friends except on the Danforth.

We came here for nostalgia. I used to live in the area when The Only first opened. I remember…read morethinking they would do well. Shortly after, I left the Danforth, and, eventually Toronto. But The Only kept coming up in reminisces and we'd check if it was still around, and it was. Today we made it back, and wow, they have done really well. I'm sitting in the cafe part of The Only, and it's fabulous; eclectic and artsy and unpretentious with great coffee, baked goods and nice staff. The original space I would have a beer in years ago is closed. So we'll have to come back another time for a beer. In the meantime I'm listening to animated chatter and a great music as I sip my coffee and enjoy looking around this interesting space.

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Nitro Cold Brew

Mofer coffee

4.3(23 reviews)

2.8 km•The Danforth

First of all, I don't know who entered the hours for this place on their profile. It's 8 a.m. and…read moreI'm inside having a coffee and a scone while I write this. The coffee here is excellent, and the staff ate always helpful and friendly. Besides coffee and lattes, they offer some decent (but not amazing) baked goods, and a variety of water bottles (coconut, sparkling, non-sparkling) and some San Pelegrino sodas. The space is roomy and clean, and a great spot to bring a laptop and do some personal projects. Or buy some of the beans they roast in house and take them home to make your own delicious cup of coffee. A calm place and an enjoyable one.

Clean. Unique decor and music, pleasant staff, great banana bread, and phenomenal Americano. Wifi:…read morebonus! Had my laptop and got lots of work done.

Birthplace of coffee

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Coffee roaster

Pilot Coffee Roasters

3.9(18 reviews)

2.3 km•Leslieville

Love this coffee shop even though it's in a random location. They sometimes don't have the newer…read moreflavours at this location as this isn't a standalone cafe, but it's a great place to stop by if you're in the area

DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING OVER $100 HERE unless you're prepared for a needlessly difficult return…read moreprocess. I purchased a Fellow Stagg EKG Pro kettle and a Timemore C5 Pro grinder from Pilot Coffee's Wagstaff location on August 31, 2026, for a total of $438.44. Both items remained unused and in their original condition and packaging. Within two weeks of purchase, I called Pilot Coffee headquarters as well as multiple locations specifically to ask how I could return them. I was told that I could only bring the items back in person to the Wagstaff headquarters. So on September 13, I drove to Wagstaff with both items and my original receipt, following exactly the instructions I had been given. Only after I arrived was I told that because my purchase was over $100, they could only process the return on a weekday AND when a manager was present. Neither requirement was mentioned when I called ahead specifically to ask about the return procedure. I was then given another option: email their customer service first, wait for return instructions, and then wait for them to initiate the refund. Again, none of this was mentioned when I called ahead. Their published return policy states that merchandise and brewing gear may be returned within 30 days if unused and in the original packaging. It instructs customers to contact them to start a return, but I could not find any mention there of a $100 threshold requiring a weekday visit with a manager present. To be clear, my issue isn't simply that Pilot Coffee has a particular return procedure. My issue is that I specifically called ahead to confirm that procedure, followed the instructions I was given, drove to the only location I was told could process the return, and was then presented with additional restrictions that had never been disclosed to me. The staff at Wagstaff also declined to provide me with any written confirmation that I had come in that day to attempt the return. I therefore submitted a formal return request by email while I was still at the location, documenting the condition of both items and my attempted return. Pilot Coffee, is making a return this unnecessarily difficult really worth the customer you lose in the process? If the goal is to discourage customers from returning higher-value purchases by making the process as inconvenient as possible, then the experience certainly gives that impression.

The Tasting Bar at roastery headquarters

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Tango Palace Coffee Company

4.2(136 reviews)

2.6 km•Leslieville

Inside is so charming! The staff is prompt and friendly and best of all the coffee is fantastic. If…read moreI lived in Toronto I'd be here every morning !

I come here maybe once a month for the past two years and it is always so cozy. The food is yummy…read moreand the coffee and tea are great. But what makes a difference is the great staff and customer service. Very friendly. very helpful. It's easy to see why so many customers read books or do their work here. It's comfortable, warm, cozy, and relaxing. It's cleaned well. The bathrooms are clean. Floors, and tables too. Sitting inside feels like you're unbothered and welcomed. Plus the friendly staff even bring you your food once it's heated up to your table. Even now as I write this I see the owner mopping the floors from the salty slush people brought in. Great place to have a coffee.

Old style coffee machine

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Decor

Red Rocket Coffee

4.2(95 reviews)

2.4 km•The Danforth

The ambiance was quite calm the two times I've gone here. A…read moresmall amount of chatter from other customers one time, but not necessarily loud. The cafe is pretty small on the inside, a few floating bar seats near the front window, a couple cushioned chairs/ benches and a few tables with chairs near the front door and counter. Seating was all fairly close to each other. Although, there is a good amount of sitting area on the outside. The cashiers are friendly and the baristas know how to make good lattes, that's for sure. I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu, and get another coffee drink!

My favourite neighbourhood coffee shop! The staff are so welcoming and the vibes are great! Love…read moretheir lattes, matcha lattes and any of their baked goods

Medium Latte

Cute Decoration at Counter

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Supernova Coffee

4.7(10 reviews)

0.3 km•The Danforth

Super lovely neighborhood spot with a genuine community vibe--and easily one of the best breakfast…read morecroissants we've had in a while. We tried the egg & cream cheese and the ham & Swiss, and wow... insanely buttery, perfectly flaky on the outside, and soft on the inside. This was definitely due to everything being made fresh in-house. When we ordered, we caught a glimpse of trays of butter-loaded croissants at the back, ready to go into the oven. My partner straight up said it was the best croissant she's ever had--so that says a lot. Drinks held up too. The strawberry latte was super refreshing, with a tangy syrup that paired really nicely with the espresso. My dirty chai was solid, though I was a bit bummed they didn't have stovetop chai--it just hits different. I liked how they host local artists' works & shows too. It's a very intimate & community driven cafe.

Great coffee, love the atmosphere and the location is great as well! Between the Dan and O'Connor!…read moreFriendly staff and not expensive

Vibe

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Drinks!

Zav Coffee Shop & Gallery

4.3(28 reviews)

3.6 km•The Danforth

This is one of my most favourite cafe in Toronto. There are many seats and the place is spacious. I…read morecan relax and enjoy two cups of latte. You don't feel rushed. The barista is very kind. Their prices are very reasonable and they have varieties of coffee and tea.

I love to support local coffee shops and I am glad they opened in my neighbourhood. Their coffee is…read morealways consistent.gotta love Pilot Coffee for that as they use that. The interiors are very cool as they also have art gallery frames throughout the store which makes the shop look much nicer. The baked goods are it's best.. the family run business makes sure that all their goods are fresh and made with love for customers. Also a reminder that this is a cash only coffee shop. Already been here a few times and just love sitting here and working

3.5 km•St. Lawrence, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island

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Au Pain Doré

4.2(36 reviews)

The latte is excellent and I want to try all of the baked goods. Nice ambiance to hang out.read more

Food/Drinks: This was our first time in Toronto, and for the first day being there for breakfast,…read morewe decided to stop by this spot. They had such a delicious and massive variety of breads, pastries, and croissants! I got myself a delicious croissant and a coffee, and it was perfect to start my morning! Location: This location is directly ona main street in Toronto. This place is definitely a casual spot to grab and go, or you can sit there as well. Regarding parking, I'm not sure how that works because our hotel was within walking distance, and we decided to walk directly from our hotel, which wasn't far at all. Service: If I could give this place a five-star simply because of the service, I would. As I was taking pictures of the pastries, just being a tourist...you can actually see the man in the background who was so friendly and honestly made us smile with his smile. Unfortunately, I don't recall his name, but he was so kind and helped us out, and it really was just the perfect start to our day.

These buttery croissant sandwiches are irresistible. Could not wait to sample before snapping. A quick pic to share with you.

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Rooster Coffee House

4.4(175 reviews)

1.1 km•Riverdale

Location 10/10, prices 15/10, and the outdoor patio is extensive…read more I was running through this neighborhood via Riverdale Park after a recent red-eye flight and needed a quick pick-me-up. I saw the beautiful café across the street and ran right over. The line moved quite fast, and the café's product and coffee selection was pretty extensive. I really loved my espresso shot, and I wish I could have stayed to relax on the patio. Thanks for having me!

I wanted an ice coffee, they don't have a price on the menu, the brew coffee is 2.95 - good value…read more It's double that for the same size cold brew! Less coffee for more $! Stupid! Even the staff apologized!

Oatmilk Latte

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Eleanor C.

7 years ago

Hmmm... I like spending time here in this café, and would give it 5/5 because I love the coffee and food, but I can understand how clinging to old-school ways limits its popularity. The lack of wifi is probably what makes this a relaxing and comfortable café, since it's not inundated with throngs of loud after-school crowds and millennial types for whom life does not exist without wifi. On the other hand, I've spent time there on rainy afternoons when I would have enjoyed the convenience of wifi. (BTW the Yelp info states there is free wifi, but that's wrong and should be corrected.) It's one of those places that accepts only cash for payment -- but they're happy to collect a share of the ATM fees charged by the on-site machine they direct you to for cash withdrawals. That parasitical business practice is a particular peeve of mine. read more

Katie M.

15 years ago

Simply a great spot. Coffee is consistently amazing - I always go for the double latte (usually to go cause I'm in a hurry) but it's a nice place to sit and enjoy yourself as well. Great people watching. The line can sometimes be crazy (like 15 minute wait) but it's totally worth it! Love this place and I'll keep coming back. read more

Gianni J.

17 years ago

What a great little surprise!!! This has definitely become one of my favourite coffee houses. Great surrounding, great service AND of course, great coffee. It really does distance itself from the corporate feel of a Starbuck's. Very comfortable and homey, with a small town feel:) read more

Anthony P.

6 years ago

Great place, with great coffee, great tea, and kind baristas that actually know what they are doing. I also love the Gluten free cookies, and it's a decent atmosphere for conducting basic business on a laptop, or even face to face. Dog friendly read more

Sarah O.

10 years ago

I'm not sure why this place is rated so high. Perhaps because it's the only option of a small local coffee shop super close to Broadview & Danforth? They don't accept cash & have no wifi. Get with the times. read more

Ron P.

282

5 years ago

Lax covid restriction. dude with no mask in line talking loudly on the phone. No one checking vaccine proof. It's too late in the pandemic for this shit. It ain't over. read more

Bryan S.

11 years ago

This coffe shop is really unique.... It gets really busy during hot summer days... Very relaxing atmosphere... Great coffee... Great people

Foo D.

8 years ago

A much needed change from the noisy customers & atmosphere at those big-chain cafés.

André C.

Elite 17

14 years ago

Love this place. Coffee is great, staff super nice staff and atmosphere.

Nada D.

12 years ago

I love their espresso and the staff is very friendly.

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