Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

In late July, my best friend and I met up for some shopping and dinner in Oshawa. We also wanted to…read moreexchange birthday gifts. The place where we had dinner had tiny tables. We decided to find a cafe and casually open our presents there. We both yanked out Google Maps on our phones. She had mentioned that she had been to a Cork & Bean in Peterborough and and liked it. I trusted her judgment and said yes. I indicated that we needed to go up and hang a left. She felt that it was the other way around -- down and hang a right. When it comes to directions, she has the better track record since we've known each other. However, she realized that she had read the map wrong and I was correct. It felt like a small triumph, but I'm not the type to rub it in. I'm not horrible at directions. She is better at it. We walked over to this cafe. It may have taken three minutes. We had to wait for the light to change, so we could have done it in two minutes. This cafe had all the windows and doors wide open. We walked in and found a table to plop our stuff down. We then headed over to the counter to check out what we'd like to drink. My friend ordered an iced coffee with oat beverage. We both liked that there were dairy alternatives. She's vegan. I'd prefer to go lactose-free. I saw a sign that said that there were seasonal flavours. I asked the helpful man at the counter if it applied to iced coffee. Yes, it did. He could make any drink seasonal. Nice! I got a large iced peppermint latte with oat beverage. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. My friend got her drink first. Moments later, mine was ready. I thanked the man and headed back to our table to join my friend. There was live music at this cafe. We were here on a Saturday evening. Jordins ID (no apostrophe to indicate possession, which seemed odd) was playing. She was great. It was nice to have her in the background as we chatted. My drink was awesome. It was cold. I liked the peppermint with the coffee. It worked out nicely. A customer had brought his dog in. This cafe is obviously pet-friendly. It was nice seeing other customers ask if they could pet the dog. The owner was nice and said yes. The dog seemed to enjoy the affection and attention. We had a nice time chatting a bunch more and opening our presents. It was the perfect place for what we wanted to do. The menu also has beer, cocktails, and more. I saw a bunch of desserts in the display case. Since we had already had dessert with our dinner, we skipped getting any food. This cafe is in downtown Oshawa. It's free street parking on weekends. I enjoyed hanging out at this cafe. It's a nice place to grab a drink and chat, while taking in some local, live music. It was perfect. (341)

I ordered the Lavender Cream Matcha and it was soooooooooo good. I also got the pistachio croissant…read morewhich was also delicious. The cafe is very spacious and with lots of seating. It had a nice natural vibe with the brand stamped everywhere. The service was decent. Not overly friendly, they were just kind of there. That's the only reason why they got 4 stars instead of 5.

We love Olive Branch so much! Here at least once a week. The baristas are so kind and friendly. The…read moremusic and decor are so nice. Love all the drinks, food and desserts I've gotten to try here. The cinnamon bun with chocolate and pistachio was soooo good! Basil Grilled cheese had such a satisfying cheese pull and was delicious. Strawberry matcha was phenomenal. My husband loved the kunafa. I could literally have their strawberry cups ever day - they're the best out there.

Brock St Espesso is located in the heart of downtown Whitby. It's a welcoming, intimate spot to…read moregrab some great coffee, tea, pastries, and light fare. It's cozy and warm inside, with several tables and couches to relax while enjoying their offerings. My friend and I had a Pistachio Croissant, an Empanada, Grinch's Marshmallow Matcha, and a Cappuccino. It was all really good and we truly enjoyed it! If you're in Whitby, this place is worth checking out!

Adorable little hole in the wall! They were super nice and the coffee was good. Nothing over the…read moretop or noteworthy but a good cup of Joe if that's what you're seeking.

We swung by this cozy little spot for warm bevvies on an unexpected snow day in April and we were…read moreimmediately smitten with their vibe. The space is sparcely decorated and airy. We could see the gigantic bags of coffee bags used for decoration, lots of books on birds and insects and comfy looking seating that made the space very inviting. Any other time, I would have loved to vege out with a book for a while but we didn't have the luxury of time then. We ordered a corrafo with their decaf coffee with a chocolate syrup for my daughter and I tried their pour over, which is a lot like a single serving of hand drip coffee. I opted for their barnyard owl (?) dark which turned out to be slightly more acidic than what I am used to. Both drinks were prepared with great care and we were definitely happy that we discovered this little spot.

I caught up with a girlfriend at Aves Cafe . A mutual friend rants and raves about this place; Now…read moreI know why. The drinks are not only delicious but on weekends you can find the owners in the store working away. After speaking with them and learning the back story of this business I fell in love. They are so passionate about birds and being as sustainable as possible. You can recycle coffee bags for a discount, take coffee Chaff home for your garden, purchase homemade scrub made from the coffee. They have purchased loved again items for the shop and they even promote local artists in the area. I will definitely come back here and chance I get .

Cool atmosphere. Great coffee. Haven't been there when it's busy so the service is always great.read more

Great coffee place. The theme they have is super fun, the coffee they serve is very good. I got…read moresome coffee to go, and I got a bunch of bags of coffee as Christmas gifts. I definitely would come here again, i still have some of their coffee left and it is delicious.

I ordered a Turkey Avocado sandwich for lunch. According to the menu, it should include turkey,…read moreavocado, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and jalapeño-lime aioli on multigrain bread. Unfortunately, what I received was a sloppy mess. There was no sliced avocado--just a thin smear of avocado spread--no aioli at all, and instead an excessive amount of mayo. The lettuce was wilted, and the sandwich came on toasted bread, which wasn't what was advertised. I really wish I had checked my sandwich before leaving the coffee shop.

This shop is small and cozy. Ambiance is quite, cozy and just the right lighting. All good for a…read morestudy group, a quite bite or just chill out! The service was courteous and friendly. The food: the asiago bagel sandwich and fruit bowl were Amazing! Suffice to say these were a constant go to whenever ordering!

Very satisfying when you stop in for a bite . An assortment…read moreof freshly baked cookies and squares .plus small portions of different breads made on their premises. Markets are in back of Roam coffee there are also varied vendors who sell their wares .( Products ) Service is friendly and the feel is a warm ambiance.

This unique cafe has such a great ambience. I absolutely adore it and have been going nonstop since…read moreI started working nearby. It's a very unique partnership business model between the cafe and bakery and both are wonderful and have super friendly staff. You cannot go into this place without buying a cookie they're huge and made freshly every day and have that perfect, soft, gooey interior. My other favourite part of this place is all the quirky small businesses that have displays inside. Definitely a great place to stop by if you're in the area.

Always a great place to hang out for hours, the staff is very nice and charming !! They are great…read morewith any questions you have and always have good music playing. I would recommend the watermelon mint always.

I was visiting Oshawa for work and can honestly say this place will always be my go to anytime I'm…read moreback in the area. Service was fast , shisha was amazing and the owner is very friendly which made my whole experience amazing. The crowd that comes here are all very friendly . Highly recommend this place to anyone in the Oshawa area

I will NEVER be back again. The lack of consistency. There are no words for the lack of…read moreconsistency, I received 2 gift cards from the owner. I ordered a vanilla oat milk latte for the first gift card and it was fine. I go back a week later and the server says she cannot accept it, the card is for a plain coffee or tea only. I paid almost $9 for a small latte! I should have gone to Starbucks! I will NOT be back, trust me save your money and go to Starbucks, it's a much better bang for your buck and it's way better!

From the owner: The coffee we serve is selected for both exceptional taste and for the positive impact our…read morepurchases can create. With our roaster, we search for coffee farms where sustainability and social responsibility are practiced. We also look for Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade and Organic certifications.

I've been here twice - once in the summer and once recently in November…read more I got two gelatos in the summer and I thought the price was reasonable (I think it was around $3 for one). It came in a container with a lid so you can easily take it to go and there was quite a lot of gelato too (I couldn't finish it). If I remember correctly, they make the gelato themselves. I have an addiction to pumpkin spice lattes so when I saw their sign outside saying that they sell it, I had to try it. I think I prefer Second Cup or Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte over Isabella's but it's not bad here. This is a cute little place to catch up with a friend or to relax with a cup of coffee. They sell a variety of snacks that I'll definitely be trying!

Great coffee, food and service. It's been our go-to cafe for lunch, or just treats and coffee for…read moreyears now. Highly recommend Isabella's!!! Best Butter Tarts ever! Now in 2 locations.