CAUTION: during the winter months, watch your step at the front. It was extremely slippery with the…read moresnow melting and short ramp to get in through the front door. There should be a sign or the ramp should be painted yellow for extra safety. I ordered the hojicha latte - it was slightly gritty, but it might just be the hojicha they used? It wasn't the most pleasant texture. Flavor was light, not as nutty or aromatic as other hojicha's I've tried. They were selling the hojicha powder they use for the drink ($28, Kyoto hojicha powder) on the shelf next to the bakery stand, along with other matcha powders, coffee beans, and coffee accessories.

A pretty solid matcha latte, but a bit more milky than I would've liked. Service was really quick…read more Inside, there's a bit of seating for people to work or just have a chat.

Great little coffee joint in Birchcliff neighborhood. Due to development, they have moved in the…read morebottom floor of the House & Garden Company. (The mother and daughter own the two ventures.) Since their move, they now sell cards and flower bunches in addition to their usual Birchcliff merch, coffee and food. They have a rotating seasonal menu. For the fall I decided to try the Pumpkin & Hazelnut Chai Latte. When you put cinnamon on top it tastes just like a Gingerbread cookie! I also ordered a gingerbread cookie shaped like a flower basket from @gbcookiescompany. Pricing is more or less the same as before the move. The ceilings are much higher in the new space. The outdoor patio is now more private and serene. There were only two people working the til and making drinks so sevice is slower than a Tim's style joint. Sit back, relax, and slow down to enjoy this local gem!

I was randomly out on a run and stumbled on my post run breakfast. I'm surprised The Birchcliff has…read moresuch low reviews - I came back twice that week! The coffee is decent - but nothing really to write home about. Just a standard latte, nothing memorable. HOWEVER, the ham and cheese croissant is probably one of the best I've had in a while. She was loaded. The chocolate croissant is pretty good too (look at the structure!) The outside patio was also cute and spacious. It was a great space to just hang and chat or read a book!

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.

Best coffee ever. The lattes are to die for…read moretheir flavours are all made in house latte art is awesome

If you're GF Not Worth Jumping Through the Hoops…read more When I found this place online, I was so excited. When one must follow a gluten-free diet, it is so nice to find places where you can eat what everyone else gets to enjoy. This was anything but enjoyable. I was planning a little Halloween getaway to Kingston and searching for a new and exciting breakfast place to stop on my way there. I found Heaffles and read through their website--I'm always very careful and vet my restaurants before the trip and plan food meticulously, you have to when you cannot eat gluten. The site stated that if you want a gluten free waffle, you must call 24 hours ahead of time. I immediately thought that was ridiculous (that eliminates any possibility of a GF person walk-in from eating there) but messaged them on Instagram. I asked if I could message then and schedule or did a I have to call. They told me I must call the day before. Pain in the bum, but I set a reminder in my phone and did so. The next day, I show up. Such a cute place and the breakfast that kicks off a trip always makes me so happy. We don't eat out much at all, living so rurally. It had also been ages since I'd enjoyed a GF waffle, so excitement was high. This place has a ton of potential. The seating is cute, the bathrooms clean and so beautifully decorated. There is even a little cubby with cushions that would make it feel as though one was having breakfast in bed. I really did fall in love with the space. There didn't appear to me to be a traditional server comes to your table. You walk in and place your order at the counter. I ordered a Flat White to drink along with a water and a gluten-free coconut rush. The young lady at the counter was very quick to tell me that they had a customer coming in to get a GF waffle and that they only had enough batter for one waffle and that I would need to try again and call 24 hours beforehand. Right before I told her I was that customer, my brain was like, what? You have enough batter for ONE waffle??? I make GF stuff all the time. It is NOT that expensive. And what if you mess up that ONE waffle (and they did because she didn't listen to me)? I said, "Oh, I called yesterday." And I had driven a very long way. I would hate for anyone else to do that and end up disappointed. After that, I was allowed to order my waffle. Coconut is my favourite sweet flavour, but it came with strawberries and strawberry syrup. I told her THREE times I didn't want the strawberries or the syrup. Strawberry jam, jelly syrup...I hate them all, also cannot stand cooked fruit. She told me she could put the strawberries on the side and that they were uncooked. I said that was okay, but reiterated AGAIN that I do not want or like the strawberry syrup. I thought I might get my drinks at the counter, but she said they would bring everything to my table. I sat within view of the counter by the window. I assumed, as at most places, the drinks would come out first. I had started on the Terra Health heartburn kit to kick my PPI script and needed to take the supplements before eating. Some ladies came in after me and they got their drink order while I sat and waited. The waffle came out, and I was too panicked by not taking my supplements to pay that much attention and told them I needed some water and that I didn't have my coffee yet. They came back in a few minutes and in the meantime, I saw that the waffle I'd paid nearly $30 for, along with a very tiny flat white coffee, was drenched...every inch in yucky strawberry syrup. I'm a silver lining kind of girl, so I told myself to try it, maybe my tastes have changed. Nope. It was this strong, chemically strawberry flavour that made me gag. Talk about disappointed. At this point it was late in the morning and I was starving. I opened up the waffle (the size, even if they'd managed to listen to my order was not worth what I paid) and ate some of the filling out. The only waffle that had no nasty syrup was at the fold and I ate the four bites I could. The coffee was literally 3 swallows. I left hungry and angry. And in all that time, no one ever came back to ask me how the order was...and I knew I couldn't send it back because that was their ONE GF waffle batter of the day. I had to stop at Wendy's and spend another $10 for a bunless burger after. I would never go back. The ask and not having the batter available is beyond RIDICULOUS, despite the fact they don't listen, which makes a GF person VERY nervous. You couldn't pay me to eat there again. Poor service, poor value and food I couldn't stomach. Not for me.

DELICIOUS COFFEE AND MUFFIN! Great service, and nice patio. Lovely spot to meet with friends.read more

Went to get a coffee with friend and ordered my first pumpkin spice latte of the season. I love…read morethat they do free milk substitutions and got my favorite oat milk. It wasn't overly sweet and spices were not overpowering. This was my second time there and both times the servers were really friendly and decor is modern and space has lots of natural light. They also have a no laptop on weekends and holiday policy with designated laptop free areas through the weekday.

Edill's Coffee House was really good overall. Prices are fair and the value is solid for what you…read moreget. Customer service was very good staff were friendly and everything was handled smoothly. I like that they serve brunch as well, so it works for more than just coffee. It's a good spot to go with friends or to sit and work/study. They also have a computer station with a free computer available, which is a nice extra if you need it.

I LOVED the chicken wrap, OOOOMG the proportions were just right, spice level was a nice kick, but…read morewow it all came together so divinely. I'm actually GASSED. The ech fries had a complex and amazing taste profile! The fries were a stellar snack. That wrap was a lovely lunch on this -24 day Biggest Shout-out to the biscoff crème brûlée latte I had (pink cup)! It was sweet but I could really taste the crème brûlée and salted caramel drizzle! Staff was good at checking the drinks when I had questions. The vibes here are casual chic, you can show up in sweats but you still feel pretty. Love it here. Def get their chicken wrap!!

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.

First off if u have a car parking is impossible, second the iced mocha with oat milk and…read morestrawberries hot chocolate was disgusting and in my opinion looked like very dirty water and I couldn't drink it. My kids that will pretty much eat and drink anything hated it. The only reason y I even came here to try it was because my to go place didn't have the chocolate for my mocha. I'll pass next time

First time at Versus after hot yoga class with my friend. Service was great, we found a spot and…read morethe server will deliver the food to you. I had a mocha, my friend had an hot chocolate. We both love the beverage, the chocolate flavour is rich. The salmon bagel was great, I usually don't like bagel as the texture is hard but this one wasn't! This Place is very small but with good vibes. The cafe has a patio and a beautiful view , but unfortunately it was too cold for us, so we sat inside. Will definitely come back again in summer and enjoy the coffee in the patio with the nice weather.