Nice little place opposite the Music Park with outdoor seating facing said park. Bathroom is…read morespacious and clean too. Staff are super nice and went out of their way for us. Sweet and attentive. You can't beat that. My iced latte with oat milk and no sugar was great. Their coffee actually tastes like coffee. No burnt or over-roasted aftertaste. Perfect. I ordered the Caprese Panini and got Potato Salad for my side. The panini was okay but the potato salad was great. My husband's Chicken Pot Pie and Frappuccino were very good and his side of Lentil Soup was excellent. The custard tart was okay. Overall, it was a pleasant experience that fortified our afternoon. Bravo to their side dishes and coffee. We would return.

I'm content with my experience here: nice spot with a great view. My Frappuccino is great with the…read moremoderate sweetness. The chicken pie is rich and tasty. The lentil soup is a killer for a side. 10 starts for the team that helped me with my order.

I stopped by Purple Penguin because it immediately caught my eye and there is nothing I love more…read morethan trying a new café. I ended up ordering the penguin cookie along with a matcha latte with vanilla syrup. They also had apple fritters on the menu but I did not see them on display and did not realize they were made fresh to order so I missed out. I am definitely a little regretful about that and will absolutely be going back specifically to try a fritter next time. When I walked in I was not greeted and the person behind the counter was decent but not especially friendly or talkative. They did not ask if my order was for here or to go and my drink was automatically served in a to go cup. I personally love getting my drink in a mug when I am at a café so that was a bit disappointing. I did notice however that they were much more conversational and friendly with customers they seemed to know which gave the place a very local neighborhood feel. The penguin cookie was similar to a shortbread cookie and it was quite good. The matcha latte was decent but very mild. I tend to like my matcha with a bit more punch and even with the vanilla syrup the flavor was still subtle. That said matcha is not usually a café's specialty and I am currently taking a break from coffee so I cannot speak to their coffee drinks. Inside there is seating and the menu offers a wide variety of sandwiches and food options that looked really appetizing. Everyone I saw eating seemed to be enjoying their food and drinks which was nice to see. Overall it felt like a cozy welcoming spot that a lot of locals frequent and build relationships with the staff. I do not have any major complaints and while I would not return specifically for the matcha I would absolutely go back to try one of their apple fritters and a sandwich. It is a cute cozy café with a nice neighborhood vibe.

It was a pretty chilly day and I was walking along Queen Street East having just explored Tommy…read moreThompson park and was really craving a nice warm coffee. So I got out Google and saw this place was close by so decided to go for it. I'm surprised whether reviews aren't even better for this place because it was so good. The seating is minimal just as a cafe should be however it's definitely worth going here. They have tons of breakfast options and eats however I heard that the apple fritters are the ones to get and therefore had to get one. I've also got a hot mocha. The coffee was super delicious and definitely one of the better Movhas I've had. It actually had real chocolate in it which was absolutely amazing. But the star of the show was definitely the hot apple fritter straight out from the kitchen. It was absolutely piping hots and had the perfect balance of sweet cinnamony sugary goodness. Honestly I have to come here again just for a plateful of these apple fritters because they were that good.

Wondered about nearby and decided to venture into this close knit coffee shop…read more Ordered a matcha latte right in the morning and it exceeded my expectations, it wasn't sweet and it had the perfect taste and presentation. 10/10 Definitely worth coming back for. Next time I will try the pastries and other products.

I would say from all my travels in this city I don't think I've had a better experience with drinks…read moreor fresh baked products The owner even takes the time to get to know what the regulars like - he will test new product and have the customers test for feedback, in the dead of winter I was getting the most flavourful hot chocolate with mini marshmallows, today he had me test an iced chocolate drink (with a hint of pure raspberry. - delicious!! I hear customers say his pour over is the best they''ve had, but the fact that all pastries and salads and sandwiches are homemade is what always brings me back, while I've heard someone say Tim Hortons croissant is cheaper - there's no comparison, 1 is a bread made to look like a croissant and the other is a true to form and taste as any French pastry shop could deliver

Cool lil cafe that has outdoor space in front and back. Some space inside. A lil laid back hip…read moreand has great vegan pastries. Also serves a mean breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich. Love it. Great London fog tea. Great atmosphere. Open til 5. Wish open later for studying. Nice friendly service. Aces. Love it.

Went there on Labour Day, got a breakfast burrito and a black coffee. Really nice vibe, great…read moreservice.

I don't think I could love this place more. This is mine and my partners go to stop for breakfast,…read morebrunch and lunch! Their sandwiches are just amazing. Everything is made to order and they use delicious fresh ingredients. This means that you may wait a bit for your order, but well worth it. (You also often have to wait a bit b/c they're always super busy!) Their service is great and super friendly. You will not leave hungry. Just writing this review, I want the avocado toast! For those that don't know, they have an option to order online right on their website. Especially helpful during Covid for easy curbside pick-up. I even saw some art on the walls that I loved and was able to order some prints from the artists on Etsy!

Local gem!! In a city that's over-saturated with pretentiously trendy, over-priced cafés and brunch…read morespots, Cocoalatte is a delightful find with delicious, reasonably priced food, surprisingly fast and friendly service, and actually decent coffee & tea. My partner and I stopped in for a quick bfast and were really impressed. Breakfast sandwich was tasty and filling, the Avocado BLT comes with delightfully crisp bacon and a gorgeously light yet crackly bun (at first it looks like a lot of bread but it's surprisingly light and melts away to nothing). Would DEFINITELY eat here again!!

Delicious croissants, flaky and fresh tasting! I My go to…read morebakery fot croissants! I always order via Uber eats!

My husband and I enjoy scones, and we sometimes have them with iced lattes or other cold drinks. We…read morehave dined here one time, but we usually select takeout as our dining option. The restaurant maintains excellent standards for both food and packaging.

I would NEVER go to this horrible café with such an awful owner again. Two lovely young ladies work…read morefor the owner, and I witnessed how terribly he emotionally abused them. They made a small mistake with my order, preparing it to go when I wanted to dine in. The owner became so furious and yelled at them. I saw how upset the employees were by this mistreatment, but said nothing. Both employees were clearly troubled by how the owner treated them. When I confronted this abusive man and asked why he treated his employees so badly over a minor mistake, he responded by saying, "You're shit, and I don't want you to come back." It was unbelievable to witness this kind of behavior in Toronto, Canada. I understand that mad people can be found everywhere, but his level of customer service was more like what you'd expect in a third-world country, not in Canada. I didn't touch my food and left the place immediately. When an owner treats not only his employees horribly but also his customers, it's obvious that his business is struggling and won't last long, and rightfully so. No wonder the café was nearly empty--who would want to be emotionally abused? Save your money and don't support this restaurant. Let his business die.

This place is nice and healthy if that's what you're going for. Quiet a few salad options and a…read moreside of daily puns for your enjoyment. Salads are more or less around $10 mark. The salads are made fresh, so you'll usually have to wait around 10mins for your salad to be made. The smoothies are ok. Healthy, but also slightly bland. Since this is a cafe, they have lots of tea and coffee options along with some pastries. *UPDATE* I honestly don't like to leave negative reviews, but I went from tolerating this place to hating it. Every time I go into this place, it's empty and it takes them so long to make a salad. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time during lunch, so I've started using the ritual app, which there should be no wait and no line. You get there, pick up your order and leave. Well that's not the case. I not only showed up later than what ritual told me it would be ready (which is usually bang on) but I came later than the estimated time by ritual, and still had to wait another 10 mins for the salad to be made! To top it, I asked for no olives. Instead I got so so many olives in the salad. I understand, mistakes can happen, but when it's every single time I go there... that's just carelessness. Sadly the customer service there is just poor poor poor. The food is simple and delicious but really overpriced. Won't be back there since I have enough times and chances coming to this place.

Love love love the food at the place!!! We are already planning to come back when we are back in…read morethe city! We went on a Saturday at 11am and had to wait around an hour to get seated for a party of 3. The service wasn't the friendliest when we got there but maybe they were overwhelmed since they were pretty busy. We ordered Vietnamese coffee, their famous blueberry pancake, and The Daily. For The Daily, we chose the marinated pork loin for our protein option and, it was sooo tender and flavourful. The pork loin is Vietnamese-style pork loin with lemongrass flavor. I absolutely loved it and would get extra next time. The scrambled eggs are very creamy, just how I like them! The pancake and Vietnamese coffee were also very delightful. We want to come back and try ther pandan pancake next time and maybe their Eggs Benny. Food does take awhile to come but I appreciate how everything is made fresh. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. It's ig perfect.

Daily Grind takes classic brunch staples and gives them a Southeast Asian twist. The result is…read morecreative, colorful, and fun. Let's start with the drinks. The Vietnamese coffee with ube foam? Incredible. Rich, sweet, and bold with a fluffy, purple cloud on top. I could have easily ordered another. I also tried the salted butterscotch drink, which was fine, but next to the Vietnamese coffee, it didn't stand a chance. Food-wise, we sampled a few things. The Viet Madame sounded amazing on the menu. It's their version of a croque madame with Vietnamese-spiced pork. In reality, it was just okay. The Benny, on the other hand, was a knockout. Imagine a perfect croissant turned into eggs Benedict. Flaky, buttery, and exactly what you want it to be. The ube French toast also deserves a shoutout. Lightly crisped, topped with strawberries, mango, and more of that dreamy ube foam. Easily a standout. The vibe is super casual. We sat on the patio, which felt a bit bland but worked for a sunny morning. I didn't see the interior. Service was on point. Not overly warm but efficient and quick. If you're in the mood for brunch that plays with bold flavors and isn't afraid to mix things up, Daily Grind delivers. Just make sure something with ube makes it to your table.