I'd been hearing a lot about Nile in the last few months, so when I found myself in the area, I was…read morepretty stoked to pop in for a drink. Obviously I had to try the Nile Nicecapp ("A house-made coffee slushie with our Nile cold brew concentrate"). It's really tasty. I thought perhaps it was a little too sweet on my first sips, but as I kept going, I began discovering more and more rich, robust coffee flavors. It's pretty addictive, ultimately. Yeah, Nile Coffee Club lived up to my expectations (and then some). I'm excited to try some of their other offerings.

Nile Coffee Club located at the corner of Dundas and Dufferin just opened today! They are a local…read morespecialty coffee roaster making small-batch coffee that is ethically sourced from Toronto. I've had their coffee beans in other cafes and restaurants before and this is their first standalone cafe. The cafe took over another restaurant in the heart of Brockton Village. I stopped by Nile Coffee Club on their opening day and the place was busy! Many friends and family came by to congratulate the owner and grab drinks as well as hang out. Menu wise they have your usual espresso based drinks (cappuccino, espresso, americano, etc.), teas, a matcha latte, smoothies, as well as some signature drinks - a Nile nicecapp, mango sticky rice & coffee jelly, and a Brazilian limeade. They have pastries as well as toasties (halloumi, roast beef, and turkey). The cafe has some seating but you can also take your coffee to go. At night it turns into a cocktail bar. I opted to grab a cortado and had it there. It was made at a reasonable time despite it being so busy on the first day. The vibes of the space are chill and casual. Staff were friendly as well. My coffee was made well. Overall, a great new place for coffee in the Brockton Village neighbourhood! I definitely will be back when it is less busy to try their pastries and toasties as well.

Drink quality: 3.5/5 Drink selection: 3.5/5…read morePastry quality: - Pastry selection: 3.2/5 Price: 4.2/5 Ambiance: 3.8/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 3.5/5 Location: 3.7/5 The interior is small and cozy, with a well-designed layout. A central workstation features a large table with seating for 4-6 people. However, the chairs lack back support and are quite uncomfortable - I ended up standing for the two hours I was there. The café offers Wi-Fi and has four outlets for charging devices. A small iced Americano costs $4.75 (tax included, no tip), though prices don't appear to be displayed anywhere in the store. The pastry selection is limited. Music consists of slow, relaxing tracks that match the café's ambiance, but the volume is a bit too high for conversation or focused work. Service was excellent - very friendly and polite. One staff member asked if the music was too loud and adjusted the volume when I said yes. Later, when I asked for a fork (despite not having ordered food), he kindly found one, washed and dried it in front of me, and handed it over. The washroom was relatively clean, though the handwashing station outside the washroom is cluttered, with items like a fridge and extra tables stored in the area.

Woolshed Coffee is a cozy coffee house just south of Trinity Bellwoods. The decor and feel inside…read morethe cafe is cozy and cool with records, plants, and even a projection of some animation playing on the wall. The space is quite small with only about 8 seats altogether (I'm here at the end of winter so there may be additional outdoor seating in the summer) and it can feel a tad cramped if you like your space. What I ordered: - Oat Milk Matcha Latte Final Thoughts: I ordered the matcha after seeing a rave review, but I personally found it quite weak in matcha flavor and a tad powdery at the bottom of the cup. I've had better matcha elsewhere but would return to try other drinks and for the ambiance of the cafe! A bit of a hidden gem if you like cute, cozy cafes.

Cat's Eye Coffee is Toronto's newest coffee space located on Dupont St., near Dovercourt. The…read morecoffee bar is actually located inside City Dance Corps where they occupy a small space with a few tables for all your caffeine and smoothie needs. The smoothies are in collaboration with Bolt Smoothies. They also had several pastries on sale as well. City Dance Corps and Cat's Eye Coffee is in a building with several businesses and companies as well, which makes it convenient for the employees to grab a good cup of coffee in the area. I stopped by Cat's Eye Coffee on a Thursday around noon. The staff was friendly. There were already two other customers chatting when I visited. I ordered a cappuccino which was made at a reasonable time. I also noticed the smoothies available, all which sounded delicious. They do use Pilot Coffee Roasters. I sat down to enjoy my cappuccino which was made well. Definitely a good cup of coffee around the Ossington/Dupont area!

--The Down Low-- Food: 5/5…read moreService: 5/5 Quality vs. Price: 5/5 Vibe: 4/5 I came here on a Saturday morning for breakfast with a friend. This cafe is located within City Dance Corps. It is quite compact with a handful of seating. One thing I would note about the atmosphere is that it may not be ideal for those who like to work at cafes because there is a lot of activity and movement from customers coming in and out from dance classes, including from excited children and chatter. Some may find this activity distracting. The washrooms are also shared with the dance company. I ordered a croissant that I got warmed in the toaster oven, which was a generous size and was satisfying and crispy. All the pastries and sandwiches are sourced through a partnership with the Petite Thuet bakery. The total cost came to about $4 CAD, which I would consider on par with a downtown cafe, and I felt happy with the quality of the pastry I received. If you are in the Dovercourt area, this cafe is a nice spot to drop by for a little bite and drink.

While the coffee itself was genuinely good the overall experience left something to be desired…read more A cappuccino with almond milk and decaf came to $9.58 a price point that's hard to justify for a small cup. In my experience, most coffee shops, whether large or small chain or independent cafes don't charge separate for decaf and an additional surcharge for alternative milk on top of that feels excessive. Unfortunately, this pricing makes it difficult to see myself returning, especially when comparable or better options are available at reasonable price. I'd encourage management to revisit their pricing structure

The staff were very friendly and wanted to make sure my experience was good. The interior was…read morelovely. There was lots of seating indoors and out. I had the an Iced Matcha with Rose Cardamom syrup and it was super delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness.

Found this spot on my morning walking - such a great find. Lovely coffee shop and thrilled to…read moresupport World Down Syndrome Day. If you're in the area, show your support!

A super cute local coffee shop right outside St. Clair Station! I first heard of Lil E Coffee…read morethrough Instagram awhile ago and immediately fell in love with the cafe's mission and purpose to provide opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain hands on food and beverage work experience. The cafe itself, while tiny, is brightly lit from the large windows and offers a wide range of menu items, from their drinks, to baked good like muffins, to energy balls. I got a regular iced latte with almond milk ($5.25 plus $0.50 for the milk alternative). It was not overly sweet and was a great midday pick me up! I've heard great things about their iced sweet latte, so definitely will be coming back to try that. Their scones also looked delicious! Service was quick and the staff members were super friendly. There were some office workers on their lunch break here and some bar stool seating by the window as well.

Rooh Coffee, located inside Gamerama and The Repair Store along Yonge near Roselawn, serves up…read moresome delicious coffee and pastries in the Midtown area. The coffee bar occupies the front of the store where the menu has your usual espresso based drinks as well as signature drinks like the rose latte, cinnamon spiced latte, espresso tonic, and even affogato! They also have matcha drinks as well as a pour over menu as well. Pastries are neatly displayed in a case where there are croissants and other baked goods. I stopped by Rooh Coffee on a Saturday morning. The coffee shop has a sign outside to indicate they are located inside Gamerama. Once you enter, the coffee bar is to your right. I opted to grab a cortado to have there (they have a table inside and another table outside). My order was made at a reasonable time and staff were friendly. They even offered me a coffee rewards card (you can buy 4 drinks and get 15% off your 5th one. Buy 9 drinks and your 10th drink is on them!). I randomly browsed the game shop and there were lots and lots of games for purchase! They also have an old school pac man arcade game in the back as well. Coffee wise, my cortado was made well and tasted great (came with latte art as well!). I enjoyed my coffee while soaking in the sun. Overall, a great new addition to the Midtown area. Great place to grab coffee and pastries!

New coffee shop located in the front of an electronic repair and game store. They now have a small…read moresidewalk sign. Very nice owners and the coffee has a nice caffeine kick!

Lerner Cafe is a hidden Vietnamese to-go cafe. There's no seating but the vibe is adorable and the…read morecoffee is delicious! I got the coconut Vietnamese coffee and the salty coffee bliss and they were both amazing

Savoir Coffee located along Atlantic Ave near the Exhibition GO platform is a new coffee shop in…read moreLiberty Village ((grand opening just happened on June 7th!). The small cafe is take out only with no seating available indoors. The space is fully accessible and the perfect spot to grab caffeine or a sweet treat (they got cookies, brownies, and even chocolates!) in the morning or even before heading to a FIFA game. Menu wise, they have your usual espresso based drinks (Americano, cortado, cappuccino, etc.) as well as special drinks like an espresso tonic, the banana matcha cloud, and the bumble (espresso, OJ, and syrup). I stopped by Savoir Coffee on a Wed afternoon. The street was busy as it leads to BMO field. There were several customers before me and as I was leaving more customers came in. I opted to grab a cortado which was made at a reasonable time and tasted great! Staff were friendly. Overall, a great new spot for coffee in the Liberty Village neighourhood!