Today I went with my friend for lunch to check out this cute little spot and it did not disappoint…read more It's a small space, with welcoming decor and variety of treats. We had the turkey sandwich for lunch with lavender lemonade.. the sandwich was great but I'd rather they don't grill it with the lettuce in it (got cooked lettuce) and add the lettuce later. Lavender lemonade was very refreshing ( maybe add a little more lavender) and then we ended with pomegranate cheese cake which was light and tasty. We enjoyed our time it was quiet.. and would definitely come back again

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cute Persian bakery/cafe in…read moreWellington West. Pastries were tasty and not too sweet, just a bit small in size, lol. The Long Version: My husband and I popped into Lavender Pastry on a cold snowy day in March to warm up and have a little treat. It opened around Christmas of 2024 in the space that used to be Numetrica, an accounting firm. We've walked passed it many times since then. I'm glad we finally decided to give it a try. My husband got a decaf coffee ($3.99) and a Chocolate Swiss roll slice ($5.19). I got something called a Persian Creamy Puff Pastry ($2.29). My pastry was 2 tiny puff pastry discs with cream piped in the centre. It had a single pomegranate aril placed on the cream with a sprinkling of pistachio dust around the aril. It was very pretty. The puff pastry was soft and not as flaky as I anticipated but it was still good. The cream was light and airy and the entire pastry wasn't too sweet, which I appreciated. It was about the size of a French macaron. I had a taste of my husband's Chocolate Swiss roll slice and it also wasn't too sweet. The cake was soft and fluffy and the cream was light and airy. It was tasty, but I found it on the small side, especially for the price. Good for portion control, I guess, lol. My husband enjoyed his coffee. The bakery/cafe is very cute and cozy inside. It's small with not too much seating though. Staff were pleasant. Street parking only. Review #64 (2025)

Excellent food and very reasonable prices, I definitely recommend!…read more The seating area is a little small so make sure to come in early but it is all worth it. Excellent location in Little Italy. Service is amazing and very fast. I will definitely be back!

Cute spot of a date , I like to go there from time if I want a simple tasty meal! The sandwiches…read moreare all delicious

What a pleasure coming here in the morning, quiet lovely decor, lovely atmosphere and great food…read more Hard to find all these elements. Coffee and chai latte was awesome , we had akkawi Saj and a Belgium chocolate waffle. I'm not a shisha fan but was happy to check this spot out. Be aware they take cash only and they have an ATM machine so this took us by surprise.

Coffee is great but the breakfast/hot food is mid. The oatmeal raisin cookie is very good though!…read moreCute spot to catch up with a friend or do some work.

I was so excited when I heard that there was a place in my area that had K-dogs (Korean Corn Dogs)…read more Unfortunately, my experience was less than stellar. The wait was over 30 minutes for a K-dog and 20 minutes into the wait they told us they ran out of hotdogs so we had to get an all cheese corn dog or veggie corn dog. Ugh! So the place is ultra hipster, lol. It has an industrial vibe to it. Prices are on the high side. It was $11.99 for a K-dog. My husband also got a Decaf Americano ($3.50). So we ordered a Half n Half "The Works" K-dog, which is a half mozzarella cheese, half hotdog corn dog topped with Okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayo and bonito flakes. I asked them to go light on the Kewpie and they obliged. Service was friendly. Our visit was during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the staff were regularly disinfecting high traffic areas like the door handles, which I appreciated. They also limit the number of people inside, so since our order was to go, they asked us to wait outside, and they would bring the order out. Fine by us. It was technically Spring, but still chilly out. They brought out my husband's Decaf Americano quickly, which he appreciated as it kept him warm. He offered me some, but he drinks his coffee black (which for inscrutable reasons I find an attractive quality in a man, but it's not how I like my own coffee, lol). However, we waited 20 minutes before the staff member who took our order came out and advised us that they ran out of hotdogs and we could either have all cheese or half cheese and half veggie dog. We opted for all cheese. It took another 10 minutes for us to get our food. The cheese was very plentiful and had extraordinary pull, lol, but it was almost too much cheese (can't believe I'm actually typing those words in that order, haha). I would have definitely enjoyed it more if it was a half hotdog and half cheese corn dog. The toppings were good. The Okonomi sauce was slightly sweet and the Kewpie mayo was creamy and I loved the marine taste of the bonito flakes. Those who dislike fish might want to stay away though. The bonito flakes had a definite fish smell and taste to them. The breading was crispy and I'm glad I got to try the K-dog, but I personally found it overpriced for what it was. The inside is cool looking and it would actually be a great place for a date once this Pandemic is over. Note, the address is on Parkdale but the physical location is at the corner of Spencer and Hamilton. We had a hard time finding it until my husband spotted the sign with an arrow pointing towards the cafe as we crossed Parkdale and Spencer for the second time looking for it. Street parking only.

Modern but comfortable. Upscale cafe vibe, jazz and blues music made it relaxing. There are high…read moretops, tables and charging spots. Strong, good coffees. They have Nutella for special coffee blends it's not just powdered chocolate here. Craving a whiskey or Irish coffee? Beer? They are also a small bar! A few desserts- I recommend the apple one. Just wish it had pillows to make it cozier.

Great location in the heart of Westboro, open late, indoor and outdoor seating, partitions between…read moretables for COVID protection. And above all awesome coffee.. the only thing missing is some good treats, or snacks. The options are limited and they are mostly vegan!

Coffee is always consistent and the specials are often pretty good. Bonus you can bring your dog in!read more

Relaxed atmosphere but the seating wasn't very comfortable and it had an industrial kind of vibe.read more

This is clearly a high quality coffee shop! When I walked in there was a long line, but the latte…read morewas worth the wait. At first I was surprised at how there were no flavour shops, but the high quality coffee/espresso they use made up for it; none was needed! Bonus points for the beautiful latte art

TL;DR/The Short Version: Independent coffee shop in…read moreWestboro. Minimalist interior. Good selection of baked goods and they also sell coffee, lol ;) The Long Version: The Bower Coffee Company opened up about a year ago in the summer of 2024. Usually I like trying out new businesses that open up in my neighbourhood, but admittedly I'm not a coffee connoisseur. I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference between a $50 cup of Kopi Luwak and a cup of Folgers instant coffee, lol. So coffee shops don't really excite me. However, I recently learned that Bower Coffee Company sells baked goods from a business called Adam Bakes. I've been wanting to try treats from Adam Bakes for a while now, but they are only open on Saturdays 8am-12pm and not in my neighbourhood, so their limited hours have prevented me from trying them. I didn't realize that they also sold their baked goods to other businesses for resale, so when I discovered this, I planned a little coffee date for my husband and I at The Bower Coffee Company :) I chose a Cinnamon Swirl Blondie from Adam Bakes ($4.85) and my husband chose a Peanut, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookie from Art-Is-In Bakery ($5.25) and we got a regular 12 oz coffee ($3.25). The coffee tasted like any other coffee to me (unsurprising, lol). My husband is more of a coffee connoisseur than I am and his comment was it was a bit too watery, but otherwise ok. I loved the Blondie. It was rich and I think there's cheesecake swirled into it because it had creamy bits to it. It had a potent cinnamon flavour. I really enjoyed it and so did the hubster. I ended up hauling my butt out to Adam Bakes the following Saturday morning to try their other offerings, which weren't available at Bower Coffee. Adam Bakes will get its own review. I noticed that the prices are cheaper buying directly from Adam Bakes than at Bower Coffee, but I guess that's not surprising. The cookie was unremarkable in my opinion, but the hubby enjoyed it. It had whole peanuts in it as well as peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was soft and chewy, and the whole peanuts gave it the occasional crunch. Service at Bower Coffee was great. The barista asked me for the Blondie if I wanted a centre piece or an edge piece. I know some people like the crispiness of edge pieces, but I prefer the softness of centre pieces, so I was happy to be asked. The decor is clean lines minimalist. It's not a huge space, but has a decent amount of tables. It was bustling on a Sunday morning. Overall, a nice place for a coffee date, albeit a bit pricey in my opinion, but I get it, everything is expensive these days :/ We walked there, but it's street parking only for those coming by car. Review #133 (2025)

I got the tuna sandwich and it was delicious. I also got the iced banana flavored matcha latte and…read moreloved it. A cool ambiance with great service. It's a cute spot to get some work done!

5 stars because I'm very happy to have a good coffee shop close to work…read more They offer some light fare for food, so you don't have to go hungry while you slake your thirst. The coffee is good. Service is pleasant enough, but seems to almost always be someone different. Maybe that's a sign of the times, though? An easy walk from work, this site is in an ongoing Cindy zone right now. You have to have eyes in back of your head!! That's not their fault, though.

It was a total 5 star til the end but still a wonderful evening.. the food is amazing and service…read morewas sweet. Opens at 5. Patio.. first come, first served. We were #2 in line and we were IN as in on the patio... on a Wed eve for outside on a beauty night. The patio only had 7 tables. All shaded. I took pics of our food and the wine. The wine half litre was really good but very $$$$. The food was expensive too but no regrets. Ordered was the spicy rigatoni and the shrimp fettuccine. Female chef. All made in house. The pesto cream on the fettuccine was really special! Garlic bread was good, had to be bought as an extra. The food portions were lunch sized but we were satisfied. I am just bummed for once that I have no leftovers. I really wanted to try the brussel sprouts and meatballs but, next time. Went for seperate bills and when mine came, a tip had already been punched in for me. But, not for my friend. I don't like that. Your tip will be good MS server as you know we loved ya but I get to choose the amount! I used the washroom prior to leaving and it needed attention. Not great at all. The area is iconic and the plumbing is not great and the building is older... Adds to the charm, I guess! Tip to them for upper scale dining... Real napkins no paper, please. I recommend.

We came on a Friday night without a reservation and were seated on the patio. The patio is between…read morethe two buildings so it's shaded but cute! I loved my vodka sauce pasta. The sauce was to die for. My husband enjoyed the truffle fettuccine as well. Meatballs and calamari were tasty too but nothing super special.

- Bank Street location = friendly staff & nice ambiance; ample space & bathrooms are clean & in…read moreorder - try their matcha latte & their egg sandwich

The team at Ten Toes Coffee House has opened up a new location on Bank St. It's a lot different…read morethan the location on Cyrville. The one on Cyrville is a bit cozier but this one is a bit livelier. It's a bit narrow and space looks limited but there's another level in the basement! I enjoy the coffee here. Ordered a cafe au lait to go. Staff are friendly, there's still some wrinkles they're trying to iron out but super friendly staff, good coffee and good baked goods. I just found out they'll have sandwiches and a liquor license. I'll have to come back another time.