Very conveniently located stop to sip a rejuvenating coffee, cool your heels for a bit, and prime…read morepeople watching. Good coffee too and looks to be a nice place for a light breakfast or lunch.

Having open muffins not covered with people hanging all over them and with fruit flies walking all…read moreover them is completely disgusting. I told one of the ladies behind the counter and she did not care!

Checked out this place when I was looking for nearby cafe that was open a little later (many cafes…read morein the area close around 7 but this one was open till 9!) The inside has a great layout/design and there is plenty of seating available inside. Service was great as well! We ordered: - Bear Coffee Latte - Hazelnut Muffin The latte was yummy (I liked the whipped cream on too with the biscuit crumbles). The muffin was also really good. I liked that it was really moist (would have loved it if there was just some more chocolate hazelnut flavour throughout the muffin instead of just at the bottom and a bit on top). Will definitely be back to try some of the other flavours! It's a great spot to enjoy some drinks/snacks and hangout with friends or chill solo. Will definitely be back!

Came here to warm up on on a cold and rainy day…read more Tried their signature 'bear' latte which came topped with whipped cream, biscoff crumbs and caramel drizzle. Their chocolate hazelnut muffins were moist, yet exactly tasted exactly how you would expect it would (still very tasty imo!)

We discovered this delightful cafe during a visit to Port Credit…read more Loved their medium roast coffee. Their baked goods are noteworthy. Over the course of our visit we tried the apple fritter, cinnamon bun (oh my), almond croissant, blueberry muffin and the cheese scone (perfect for a savory treat). We even got to meet their talented baker, Mo. The staff are friendly and the cafe has a lovely seating inside and some tables on the sidewalk.

A cosy neighbourhood café with plenty of drink options to choose from. Their seasonal items are…read morecreative and interesting. They also have a bakery section should you be looking for some food. After skating nearby we were looking for a hot drink and this was the perfect place to defrost. I took the safe route and chose a hot chocolate while my friend got the liquorice latte. Something for everyone!

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.

A qualified 4 stars based on the fact that it's been some time since I last came to this location…read more.. Also, in relation to other locations of this chain. I'd say it's a lot like the Panera chain in general, except that there is a lot more variability between locations with Aroma Espresso. (Panera also offers a lot more as a bakery for takeaway breads and pastries but since I only do dine-in, neither here nor there in terms of my rating.) On the whole, AE is pricier than your average takeout coffee/food place, especially when you consider that, when it comes to food, it's a cafeteria style setup where you have to wait for your order and bring it to your table. The ingredients are fresh and the quality is pretty good, but it's a lot of money for a lunch option when you consider that it's that style of service. The portions are decent, at least. Having said that, I was a regular at this location for over about a 2 year period and I always loved my experience here. The location in the corner of the building afforded a large indoor area AND outdoor patio space as well. The selection of seats indoors ranged from basic tables and chairs to comfier booths, which always made it nicer for the extended stays on weekend afternoons when a friend and I would come in for a game of Scrabble. I never, ever won .. but I won't take that out on the venue :) Although I found the prices a bit on the premium end, I did appreciate that the staff were always efficient. I never got a rude or dismissive attitude and the condiments area was always well maintained. In spite of the fact that I had to pay extra for flavour shots, which I don't even really enjoy more than when you have the brewed flavour offerings at other places, I found the range of coffee condiments i.e. everything from skim to 18% milk, raw sugar, honey, etc., and the piece of chocolate, to be a fair offset. I also liked how they offer a range of takeout AND "to stay" size mugs, with saucers. Now when I go to any other Aroma Espresso location, this location is more or less the golden standard - I've never found any other of the locations I've hit, to be quite as good or better than this one.

Needed lunch. Decided to pick a personal sized Salmon sandwich. Good but expensive. At ten bucks,…read morethis is pricey. Saving grace - Only two hundred calories. Also got coffee after. Quite busy. Feel for the servers. Lots of seating and lots of people in those seats.

My go to coffee shop in the Yorkville neighbourhood. I go here daily on my break for my coffee &…read moresnack. They have a great pistachio cookie + cranberry energy ball. Their americano coffee is always excellent!

Cute little spot tucked in between a really beautiful shopping area. Coffee was delicious and the…read morefoam on the milk was perfect. Really enjoyed everything about this. The staff weee so nice, attentive and everything was quick. Would come back.

I have been here before and tried the lavender latte but this time I went there for a flat white…read moreand a almond croissant. God oh god, that cream filling inside the croissant was not expected. The croissant itself was sooooo crunchy and can see the layers through but that cream was a sweet surprise. I can't describe anymore that you should go try yourselves. The seating of the cafe is a bit darker inside but then it's probably very inside and no natural light coming thru - should be expected. Otherwise they have a seating (bar style) at the front to soak in the sun on sunny days and have a good read if you are a book worm. The customer service seemed ok, not so impressive. But meh who cares when the coffee and baked goods are this good!

The brick walls, bike on the wall, old school but classy ceiling tiles, original hardwood flooring…read morethrough most of this place makes it a cozy atmosphere for great conversation or working on your laptop. The place is spacious. With a mini assortment of baked goods -- croissants, scones, muffins, danishes -- you can grab something sweet to compliment your Americano, cappuccino, Cortado. At $2.75~ for the largest coffee, this place is affordable and trendy in Toronto'a Koreatown. Stop by with a good book or type out a yelp review and enjoy this comfortable coffee shop. My cortado and almond croissant cost just over $7.

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.