I was really happy to discover this coffee shop in the Old Kingston Road area…read more The shop itself has a beautiful interior, making it a great place to work, relax or catch up with a friend. Service was quick and friendly, and there were plenty of interesting drink options to choose from. On this visit, I ordered the matcha latte with coconut water and the brown sugar shaken espresso. Both were excellent. I was a bit skeptical about the matcha with coconut water, but it completely won me over. It was light, refreshing, and surprisingly well balanced, a unique twist that really worked. The brown sugar shaken espresso was equally enjoyable, with a smooth coffee flavour and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, I don't have any complaints. Between the beautiful space, great drinks, and efficient service, this coffee shop is exactly what the area needed. I'll definitely be back and hope it becomes a neighborhood staple.

Creek Coffee & Co. is a nice, cozy shop for the community at the end of Kingston Road, and I came…read morehere with my girlfriend to get some work done on a Sunday afternoon. While I really enjoyed the overall clean & cozy environment, the beverages were mediocre at best but extremely overpriced. The average latte I ordered was around nine dollars--this is not a sustainable price. The service was friendly. I will likely not come back because of the price.

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!!

We've been to Kanafani twice now. The cafe has a really nice interior, good music and well lit…read more Feels very much like you've been transported to somewhere else. Parking can be a bit busy but usually okay. The service both times has been patient and kind to explain the various options. We decided to go with a milk cake with half lotus and half Dubai chocolate. The cake is soaking in milk which gives it a "wet cake" texture. I imagine it may not be everyone's favorite texture but has decent flavor. The crunchy topping contrasts against the soft, moist cake. The lotus has that nice cookie flavor and crunch while the Dubai chocolate with pistachio offers that chocolate and nutty flavor. I prefer the latter but both are good. We also got a matcha strawberry latte to go. Both really nice to look at and to drink. The matcha has good flavor without being overly bitter while the strawberry provides that fruity sweetness to the drink. Overall, it's a pricier experience but I enjoyed it and will be back.

Tips: - This place has Dubai chocolate bars. They are the…read morebest ones that I have had! - An individual knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. You can choose to get it either soft or crispy. You can also get pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. - The iced tiramisu latte was excellent! A recent Yelp elite event introduced me to Kanafani Sweets. I returned for its Dubai chocolate bars. Kanafani Sweets is located in a plaza on the northeast corner of Warden Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East. It's in the same plaza as the Potato Bar. I had no problem finding parking. I pulled into a parking spot in front of the store and walked in. The order pickup area was in front of me. I read the signs and the order area was a few steps deeper into the store. I had the nicest woman who cheerfully said hi. She was helpful with answering my question and offering suggestions. She showed me the qashtuta, which was milk cake. She let me know that I could either get a solid flavour, such as Biscoff, or do three different flavours, such as Biscoff, hazelnut, and Dubai chocolate. Wow! My Yelp experience consisted of having knafeh, which I absolutely love. She said that it could be made soft or crispy. I love crispy. She also let me know that I could get either pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. I went with the former. For the drink, she shared what was popular. The iced tiramisu latte was one of them. I love tiramisu. I was down checking out an iced drink version. I got a buzzer for my order. The knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. I sat in a comfy chair near the order area. It was nice to relax after driving for over an hour to get here. I used the washroom. There's an individual stall for women. It was clean, cheerful, and pleasant. I used it again just before I left to run a few errands before heading home. I watched the buzzer light up. I headed to the pickup area. The nice woman had my order ready. She let me know that I got a brownie bite on the house. It was so generous! I thanked her and headed to my table to chow down. The iced tiramisu latte was exceptional. I got a lady finger that I could dip into my drink. The espresso was a good strength with the cocoa. It had milk. You can substitute the espresso for decaf, and the milk for a dairy-free or lactose-free substitute. I didn't bother. It was nicely iced and a good size to wash down everything that I ate. I loved the complimentary brownie bite. The brownie core was delicious. The crispy exterior provided a nice contrast. It was enjoyable to devour! I loved the knafeh. It already had syrup on it. I got syrup on the side, as well as pistachio sauce. I poured the pistachio sauce over the knafeh. So good! The knafeh had cheese inside. It was stretchy and hot. Over time, the cheese lost its stretchy factor as it cooled. It was yummy with the right balance of crispiness and chopped pistachios with the pistachio sauce. The syrup made the knafeh slightly sweet. The sweetness was perfect for my liking. The knafeh was excellent. I have been trying to find a decent place that makes Dubai chocolate bars. Before visiting this store, most places made their bars on their own, but they were too soft. It was as if I looked at the bar and it melted on its own out of fear. I bought a bar of Dubai chocolate Lotus to enjoy. I paid with a credit card and included a tip because staff are so helpful and friendly. This bar was excellent. The crispy filling had Lotus cookie spread in it. The milk chocolate held everything together. I was impressed. I will be back to get the regular bar next. It's such a gem of a Palestinian dessert place. I'll be back. (439)

A nice cafe tucked inside a medical building, so on the weekends it is the only busy store in the…read morebuilding. They have a couple seats outside but mostly indoor seating with large and small tables. Most people seem to be here to chat with friends so the noise level is a comfortable hum. I got a matcha latte and it was nice and creamy. They have some fun soda options for the summer months also. It's nice to have this cafe in the neighborhood!

Cute little hole in the wall cafe. Good drinks…read more The pastry tasted generic and seemed to have been warmed up in the microwave, so it didnt stay warm long (it was already cold when I got back to my car.) Cute decor outside.

Tips: - This beverage place is inside Hee Kee Seafood…read moreRestaurant. Use the restaurant entrance to access it. - This business is on Fantuan. On Friday, I was meeting up with a couple of friends at Hee Kee Seafood Restaurant for lunch. I had parked my car in front of both Cotti Coffee and the eatery. I walked into the latter. There was a woman with her two kids. They were going to Cotti Coffee through the restaurant. They held the door open for me. I thanked them as we all entered the restaurant. I noticed the latest Cotti Coffee offering. It was the double coconut collection. I was hungry and needed lunch. However, double coconut was calling out my name. I was intrigued. Our table was near the Cotti Coffee stall that is between the corridor to the washrooms and the tanks with live fish, lobster, and more. It's brilliant having a beverage place inside a restaurant. One of my friends and I are huge beverage people. We both got drinks after our meal to get us through the rest of the day. We were the only folks dining at the restaurant. It was fairly steady business at Cotti Coffee. My guess is that things get busier at the restaurant for dinner. Maybe folks getting a drink may want to do takeout. I would after dining at this restaurant! We both placed our orders online. My friend went first, as she had to go to work. She got a large iced stardust oat latte, which looked amazing. It had jelly in it. She told me later on that the coffee was strong, but she enjoyed this drink. If I had her drink, I'd probably not sleep for a full day. Before I left, I ordered a large iced strawberry matcha coco latte. There was the option to not add any sugar, which I chose. Fantuan gave me a pickup time of twenty minutes, which seemed excessive. The woman behind the counter was taking a breather. I decided to use the women's washroom and return to see if my order was ready. I got word that my order was ready in under ten minutes. Much better! I headed to the counter and matched the last three digits of my order with the receipt on the table next to my drink. I thanked the woman and grabbed my drink, thinking that it was in a sippy cup. She asked if I wanted a straw. I needed one, as it wasn't the type of drink that you could drink without one. Thank goodness my hearing is decent! The straw was a paper one and extremely sturdy. I poked it through the lid, stirred my drink, and had a sip. This drink was excellent. It had bits of strawberry in it. The matcha was smooth. The coconut beverage added a creaminess that I enjoyed. It was iced and delicious. On Fantuan, the regular size was discounted by 30%. I upgraded to a large, which came up to $6. Not too shabby! I'd come back and get more drinks. I like that it's a part of the restaurant. I can see myself getting takeout at the restaurant and a drink from Cotti Coffee. (364)

Another coffee option in the busy Midland food plaza. Cotti Coffee is finally open in the More Fish…read moreRestaurant. I must say that it's an odd place to open a coffee shop... You won't get to smell much coffee but rather the other savoury dishes that they serve at the restaurant. It's slightly off putting but if you're getting stuff to go it's fine. You can order ahead but need to have an account set up first. I got their Coco Cotti and it tastes good. I recommend making it half sweet cause it can be a little too sweet otherwise.

Gerhard's Cafe, Bakery and Konditorei is a cozy cafe serving Austrian and German-style chocolates…read moreand cakes since 1984. My family adores this confectionery and sweets shop for brunch, lunch, high tea, coffee, signature chocolate truffles and cakes for our birthdays and celebrations. Our family's tradition with Gerhard's bakery has spanned generations. They even specialize in custom cakes and wedding cakes. HOURS - 11am-4pm - Wednesday to Sunday. DELIVERY - They're on Hungry Panda and Fantuan delivery. They also accept Alipay. They serve High Tea with takeout options available and can accommodate sugar-free dietary restrictions for people with diabetes by notifying them in advance of your visit. That's a unique thing about Gerhard's Bakery, their sugar-free cake, streudel and cookie options for people who are diabetic. They also have date squares, Austrian Linzer cake slices (believed to be the oldest known cake in the world), Poppyseed cake slices and their version of a Hungarian Dobosh Torte (Dobos Torta), minus the caramel and the ground hazelnuts or almonds that I'm accustomed to at other European cake shops. SUGAR-FREE OPTIONS Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse Torte $37.95, 6". Sugar-free Apple Strudel, with only apple & raisins. COOKIES Sugar-free 2 types of cookies - dipped in sugar-free chocolate, no sugar added blueberry jam. This cookie has a plant based sugar - Maltitol. $1.45 each or buy 6 or more no tax. 1 dozen package price - buy 11, get 1 free , $15.95 HIGH TEA To preorder lunch or HIGH TEA for takeout, there's a minimum of 2 orders. It's a great idea for a picnic in the park or a surprise visit to loved ones! High Tea takeouts are available. There are 3 Options. ALL OPTIONS include Scones with whipped cream and preserves, Strawberry with whipped cream, a delicious Dessert, Tea of your choice  (Earl Grey or English breakfast) and 2-3 kinds of finger Sandwiches of your choice. Option #1 has 2 kinds of finger sandwiches, Option #2 and Option #3 has 3 finger sandwiches. The best is Option #3 which has the most choice of 7 different sandwiches to select from, and 2 chocolate truffles.  TO ORDER A CUSTOM CAKE Gerhard's is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. To reserve a cake, orders can be placed online, over the phone, in person or emailed in advance. Pickup your cake Wednesdays to Sundays from 11-4. To arrange deliveries, custom cakes or wedding cakes, contact Gerhard's. You can even order candles to go with the cake. CUSTOM CAKES Linzer Torte, Mango Mousse Cake, Apple Crumble Torte, Black Forest Torte, Chocolate Buttercream Torte, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Meringue Torte, Hazelnut Meringue Torte, Strawberry Meringue Torte, Chocolate Mousse Dream Torte, Chocolate Raspberry Torte, Chocolate Strawberry Torte, French Lemon Cheesecake, Fruit Flan, Hazelnut Cappuccino Torte, Lemon Buttercream Torte, Mocha Buttercream Torte, Mont Blanc, New York Style Cheesecake, Swiss Truffle Torte, Tiramisu, Vanilla Buttercream Torte, White Chocolate Mousse Bomb Cake, Orange Truffle Torte, Sake Torte, Fun Party Plastic Sunglasses, Number Candles, Swirl Candles, Sparklers and Star Candles.

What's the point of being a bakery, promoting cakes. Then you drive to Gerhard's, only to see 3…read moreaverage-looking cakes and pretty much empty displays. Don't waste your time.

The Local Cafe is a grab-and-go cafe where they sell sandwiches, wraps, soups, plus fresh coffee,…read morePluck-brand organic teas and espresso-based drinks better than Starbucks. It's a Centennial College community hub that is open to anyone, not just faculty, staff and students. They have fresh-pressed juices, iced teas, soft drinks, kombucha, yogurt parfait, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Check out their bakery display case for freshly baked goods like scones, muffins or cookies. All made from scratch. Here's what's great about this cafe - your purchases at this cafe support students studying Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, experiential learning at its best. Starting January 8, 2025, The Local Cafe is open on weekdays from 8 AM -- 7 PM (Monday to Friday). They are open on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 9 AM -- 3 PM until the end of April 2025.

A wonderful place to have brunch, as their entrée price includes a drink and dessert. The food is…read moreexpertly made, and the service is warm and genuine, if a little nervous. I really enjoyed the béchamel sauce on the Eggs Florentine, one of the best I've had in my memory. One tip is to take a look at the dessert bar once you have ordered and pick up your dessert first. By the time you are finished your entrée the options may have dwindled!

We wound up here when we found out that Creek Coffee Co just down the street was unexpectedly…read moreclosed. They offer a lot more than just coffee though. They have a deli counter with bakery items, some grocery including select produce and pantry items, and of course, coffee! The espresso comes from a pretty fancy looking Italian machine. I heard a customer ask the cashier to make the coffee specifically from that machine lol. I wound up getting a hot latte but they can make them iced as well. The cup is pretty cool and has a built in sleeve that comes on it so your fingers are protected. My latte was smooth, strong, and hot! Just perfect.

Really cute little place on Old Kingston Rd. Goos, fresh coffee and delicious homemade baked goods…read more(try their butter tarts or lemon tarts!!) plus some really delicious breakfast sandwiches made to order. Literally the only downside to this place is that it's cash only, but even if you've only got a toonie on ya it'll still get you a coffee. Super friendly owners, too. Highly recommend.

Raisu Shima is a brand new minimalist Japanese takeout café specializing in Japanese bentos, teas,…read moreJapanese soda, bento rice, sandos, lattes, snacks, cute Hello Kitty and Kirby character desserts. Cute Japanese anime decorations and Jellycat dolls. Their drinks are made from scratch and very delicious tasting. They are pet friendly too!

I passed by many times and the cafe was always full of people. Finally found a time to come again…read moreand was able to do some work inside and enjoy a nice latte with cute art. There were different scones, and pastries. I tried a scone there before and it was really delicious. The latte was good! They provide some water also at the side. Parking is on the street.

This is a small tibetian cafe. They don't have wifi though so this is good just for catching up…read morewith friends or doing some studying. I ordered the matcha latte and it tasted alright. I got it hot since they only do latte art on hot beverages. The art was so cute ! Overall decent spot to get a drink with latte art.