What a lovely place to happen upon. My girlfriend just noticed it while we were driving and we…read moredecided to stop by. So happy we did. Really friendly gentleman working behind the counter and what a gorgeous place. I wish I could sit down, read and have a cup of their amazing coffee. We got a latte and a chai latte. Mmmm so good. The coffee was flavourful but not too acidic and the chai was so delightful. They had a ton of great looking treats to try as well. I highly suggest this place if you need a little pick me up. Even the music was great

Plaxton is a little neighborhood coffee shop that's giving Starbucks a run for its money (or trying…read moreto, anyway). I stopped by in a recent visit to Toronto when it made more sense to wait for my wife than to drive back and forth from our hotel in Mississauga amidst... hey did you know that (unscientific as this may be) traffic may actually be worst on weekends than during the week? Reason is that, while many folks commute using public transit, car owners drive to their destinations on weekends. This is a small, sun-shiny kind of space, with Wifi. The front part, especially, is a good place to bask in the rays. They seem to offer a few food choices for breakfast and lunch, but since I was just looking for a place to hang out for 90 minutes, I was going to be "minimal patron". I thought about another coffee, but decided against it, since I already had double the caffeine I usually consume before noon, I opted for the "cheapest" choice, in the form of a Perrier. Cha-ching and "ouch" and $3.74 later (OK it's CAD, but still), I'm left wondering whether I could have made a better choice: as in, a cookie and that bottle of water I had with me?

We came to try the chaii here. It wasn't too busy around 1:30pm on a weekday. There are lots of…read morespace and tables. The staff was really nice, she offered to give us a sample of the Pink Chaii which was good and sweet. Really comforting drink after morning of busy work! I also ordered the chicken kebab wrap that was for $10. That was pretty good too, spices and sauce were right. However, the wrap stuck to the wax paper which was a bit annoying. We did reflect it to the staff there and they were really open to the feedback . I would love to return to try other menu items. Love the Atomsphere of the place, there are plugs each each booth so you can work with your laptop there! Bring a client etc!

Came back to this chaiiwala as I was in the area to try their "Karak chaii frappe". It was super…read morehot and it seemed to be the perfect weather for something that'll promise to cool me down. I went around 12:30 and it was empty so I was lucky to get my order in fast and quick. There was tons of tables which was nice to see compared to the other times I have been and there have been queues till outside! Honestly though, I wasn't a huge fan. The Karak chaii frappe was just cold Karak chaii with some cream on the top. And the cream made up nearly half of the drink. It wasn't for me. I'll be back as always but just stick to the chai for now.

love this family friendly cafe on kingston road! they have the cutest decor, kids play area and…read moreplenty of seating + super stroller friendly. menu is full of great options for eats and drinks. parking is limited - so we did street park and walk but the area is gorgeous. we went on a sunday around 2 and it was really quiet, perfect for us. gorgeous. big windows and if you can snag a table or seat by them you can people watch all while sipping on your coffee.

Really cute cafe in the Upper Beaches neighbourhood! I wish I had more time to chill in the cafe,…read moreas it was a sunny winter day and a lot of other people were also working/reading inside. The staff member was prompt and friendly. I got a chai tea latte and ginger molasses cookie to go, and was pleasantly surprised to taste ginger chunks in the cookie!

This is a vegan, Ethiopian cuisine restaurant. It has ample parking. When you walk in the aesthetic…read moreis something else! Like being in an updated living room but 1960s vibes. It's clean, and the light hits the windows just right in the afternoon to sun bathe! I could imagine a cat being real cozy here. We ordered food to go, however, it is a great little coffee shop to hang out in. The food was delightful with a bit of spice that sneaks up on you like - ooh that has bite! But the colours and the flavours complement beautiful. No wonder this is a hidden gem in Scarborough (recommended by Doly Begum the Provincial rep herself). Do yourself a favour and give this place a try!

Great atmosphere every time. Mushroom Tacos are my favourite. Perfect taste. Mez and his team…read moredeserves every penny. His spot is also always clean, which requires much coordination behind the scenes. He also has super fast Wi-Fi, so they are not cutting any corners. If you can get there, I'd highly recommend visiting and re-visiting. It's the perfect destination after shopping @ Golden Mile or the recently opened Panda Mart. Congrats to all involved, I am rooting for your long-term success.

I like the vibe of this place. Reminds of India. You will see many Indians here. The best dishes to…read moretry here are- 1. Kadak Chai 2. Chicken Tikka Kathi roll 3. Gajar Halwa 4. Gulab Jamun Cheesecake Place is small with 2-3 tables but still you will not have to wait that long. 3.5 out of 5

This looks like a new entrant in the neighborhood. It's a small place with about 4 tables and gets…read morecrowded really quickly. I and my husband love our tea but like it without sugar and because most places use a machine aren't able to accommodate our request, and we were glad they could. The tea was perfect for a rainy day. We also get a hot chocolate and the Gulab jamun sundae. The Gulab jamuns were piping hot and tasted delicious. They do a lot of drinks and snacks, and if the beverages were anything to go by it will be as good. Do drop by if you are in the area. They are pretty reasonably priced as well.

D-Spot is my happy place! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is so cute! cozy, fun, and perfect…read morefor dessert lovers like me. The decor is super cute and gives off those chill, hangout-with-friends kind of vibes. It reminds me of Demetris Now the desserts? Incredible. So many sweet options and everything looks (and tastes) amazing. If you've got a sweet tooth or just want a cute spot to relax and treat yourself, D-Spot is a must. Already planning my next visit!

I'm always on the look out for a new dessert spots to try out, and I recently got the chance to…read morecheck out D Spot in Toronto. This place is definitely not new, it seems to be very worn out with some of the seats being damaged. There is a strange odour that comes throughout the restaurant and it is quite off putting to dine in with it lingering. The staff are alright but the service can be quite slow due to how busy this place can get. When it comes to the food, it's alright. They do have quite an extensive menu but again there's nothing that is so good I would come back specifically for. I have tried several items including the: Banana Pudding, a few of their milkshakes (Kid In Me, Man-Go-Wild, and Chilled Hot Chocolate. Also have tried their crepes including the Heaven on Earth. Lots of variations to choose from just nothing special. 6/10 recommend!

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)

One of my favourite places!…read more The moment you come close to the store, you can see through the giant windows at the simple but elegant decor. It gives off a very comfortable cafe feeling. You have to move the curtains to get in (so that cold air doesn't blow straight into patrons' faces - this is a great idea, by the way, and more places should do this!). It is brightly lit, and the windows allow natural light to filter in. The menu is medium sized. Entree wise, there are a limited number of choices, but all of them are good ones. There are some choices for snacks, both sweet and salty that they offer to warm up (ex. Korean pancakes). There is also a fascinating choice of Gelato (Gelato and Korean food - who'd have known?!). Drinks are also a fairly limited selection. Still, all quite good. Service is super friendly! Once you get to know Daisy, she gives you the warmest welcomes and chats with you. She gives very warm welcomes if she doesn't know you too, but it's nice to get to know her. All the staff are kind and try to be as helpful as they can. The place is also very clean. The staff are good at cleaning up after people leave and regularly make sure the floors aren't slippery (particularly in winter weather). The washrooms are also clean! There is a washroom upstairs for accessibility, but also one downstairs. The atmosphere is wonderful. It ranges from quiet cafe (acoustic covers of pop songs through the years play gently) or a chatty cafe. Regardless of the noise level, the welcoming feeling stays. It's also very kid-friendly. Toys and books are available (as well as child-sized drinks). There are a limited number of outlets, though, if you want to charge your devices as you work. So far, I've loved the tofu soups (with bugolgi or not) because of the cold weather. I'm sure in the summer, I'll go back to some of the other options, though!

I've not had the best experience getting meals from bakeries, and Cafe Cocoro continued that trend…read more Don't get me wrong: the place itself is great (clean, spacious, inviting; it's the type of place you can lounge in for hours), so plus points for that. It's the food that was just meh. Stopped by for lunch and got: - Korean Pancakes: Prepackaged, it still was pretty good (i.e., didn't just taste reheated). The dipping sauce accentuated the sweetness of the pancakes. - Bulgogi Bibimbap: Bulgogi was really bland and a tad dry, so had to put a lot of gochujang on the bibimbap. - Bulgogi Japchae: Agaìn, band and dry bulgogi. The japchae was good - soft and sweet. Also, generous serving that is shareable. - Mango Banana Smoothie: A bit lumpy, and more mango than banana. But great for a hot summer day. Maybe it's the bakery stuff we should have tried, because everyone is raving about this place. The meals were just ok.

Ok. So you wouldn't think all cafeteria food at your work place can't be good nor coming to a auto…read moredealership and expect good food right? Well this cafe in the Parkway Honda is very different. Irene, the lady whose in charge is an amazing cook. I don't own a Honda car but I love eating here! Her sandwiches are so delicious, lightly flavoured but you know she uses good ingredients especially when she slices fresh ham right in front of you. Not only sandwiches but she serves fresh pizza out of the oven, perogies at odd times, specials are different every day. I'm jealous the fact the workers here don't have to leave their work place to have an awesome lunch! If you're near by, come in try it. Price is very reasonable and there are seating available as well.

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!!