The brunch at Chillax coffee is stupendous. You order your meal on your phone and the service is…read morevery efficient. The plate was beautifully presented and every morsel was delicious. The toast and potatoes are amazing and they were my favourite aspect of the meal.

This is my first time at Chillax Coffee & it was a great experience. There is an option to join a…read morewaitlist on Google but on our way there (15 minute drive), we checked & both times it said that there is no wait. We arrived at the small plaza with a small parking lot today (Saturday) around 10:15 a.m. & luckily enough, it was a quiet start to the day as parking was plentiful though I can imagine it being a bit hectic during busy times. This location (there are 2 others) is in the plaza right next to the Richmond Hill location for AI Sushi. As soon as we entered, we were promptly greeted & seated at a nice corner table. Shortly after that, a nice gentleman came to placed a QR code at our table asking if we've been here before. After we said no, he explained to us how to order using the QR code. We can all scan and order individually then it shows up as one large order for the table. I think he said he can split the bill if needed & we would just need to let him know. The place itself was nice. A bit above casual with around 20 tables inside. Well light and seemed clean. I ordered the Thai red curry pasta with clams, hubby and our friend both ordered the chicken and waffles, and my cousin ordered the mushroom benedict. We all ordered a drink (hubby a flat white with the rest ordering some type of latte). Our food came pretty quickly. My pasta was delicious and had good heat (spicy kick) to it & the red curry sauce was full of deep rich flavors. I enjoyed the clams but they were a bit small so it's taste got overpowered by the sauce. I would have preferred it if they gave me fewer but larger clams. I had a taste of my hubby's fried chicken & it was really good. The batter was well seasoned & crispy but not oily and the chicken thigh was moist. The staff know what they are doing there. We were asked whether we are enjoying our food & they always made sure our water glasses were full. I highly recommend this place & am looking forward to my next visit there!

I love going to the location downtown so I thought I'd try coming to this one uptown! It is a bit…read morehard to find as there is no signage. I got a flat white that tasted great! The service was quick and the inside was simple clean and bright. Will definitely come back and try their other drinks!

Library coffee is a meticulous coffee lab that is dedicated to roasting beans with precision and…read morebalance. That level of care really comes through in the cup; you can taste the depth and intentionality in every sip. I ordered the vanilla bean iced latte, and it was easily one of the best espresso bases I've had in a while. The shot itself was rich and layered: deep, chocolatey, and nutty striking a really nice balance between bitterness and acidity. It finished with a smooth, almost creamy note that made the whole drink incredibly enjoyable. The only downside is the size-to-price ratio. At around CAD $8.50 for what felt like a 10 oz drink, it's definitely on the pricier side for something that goes down this easily. Still, I'd absolutely come back when I'm in the mood for a more premium coffee experience. (Funny note - the barista and I had a small rant together about how people order "iced cappuccino" and macchiato expecting Starbucks milk sugary drink instead of the "proper" shot with dollop of foam. I understand their pain hahah)

My hubby was happen to be around this neighbourhood, and looked for some place to grab some…read moregoodies. Then found this place to bring some good pastries to home! Love you! He was very interested in their "Monkey Bread" which is highly reputed, but by the time he went in, it was sold out.... but he got # Butter Croissant # Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissant) # Vanilla custard croissant All are very good, as their croissant base was very good. If things are wrapped or topped on this base, everything will be good. Just that it is monotone when I wanted to try variation and creative twists. But I should not ask this as encountering quality croissant itself means i am lucky enough! A well-made croissant is the touchstone for bakery quality. I want to try their well reputed Monkey Bread. It should be good! :)

Amazing pastries and desserts! My friend and I went to Tondo on a Saturday at around 2pm. It was…read morefull house, and we were able to still get a table for 2. The ambiance was bright and clean with Christmas decor still up ^^ Most of the items are gone by this hour, especially the sandwiches! I heard the Tuna salad sandwich is served in a croissant wheel *o* I would love to try that one next time! We shared a Nutella croissant and a matcha yuzu tart. The tart was really delicious, I'd highly recommend. My friend really enjoyed the croissant; it was super crispy and filled with Nutella.

Did not realize it was located inside a Long and Mcquade! They have a few tables for seating and a…read moregreat selection of in house roasted beans. Everything was packaged in such a pretty way and with the terminal and flights theme. They had two seasonal drinks but I opted for the flat white with the lychee peach Colombian blend. It was so delicious! Will be back to try other ones for sure!! Staff was also very helpful in helping you to pick beans and to give recommendations. As well if you want a pour over, there is a separate menu that they will show you.

What a great idea, a cafe in a music store. The small cafe shares the space with the large…read morefull-sized Long & McQuade. They sell anything and everything you would need as a novice or professional musician. There are music lessons taking place on the floor above. The high ceilings really elevate the space. There is a grand piano hanging from the highest point of the building! You can hear customers trying out the instruments (in the best way)...they actually know how to play. Oddly it's a calm, relaxing cafe - so much so that people are sitting at the tables, reading books or working away on their laptops. There is no real division between the cafe and the music store, you're pretty much sitting in it right next to the records for sale. It's actually really cool. They have some unique yuzu flavoured coffees. I had a simple flat white and took home a bag of beans which were delish (had hints flavours of chocolate and berry aftertaste which was lovely)!

Stopped by recently to grab a latte. Totally understand why…read morefriends always mention this place with some of them being regulars. The barista was very helpful with providing suggestions of beans based on the information I gave about my husband's preferences. Also provided additional tips after I picked a coupl of bags as to which to drink first or rest. Tons of free parking in this plaza! I didn't sit in, but there's decent seating and cute decorations.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon to get some studying done. Although they have a one hour sitting…read morelimit, they were not strict on it. The place was busy, but there were a few seats available. I got the hojicha latte and my partner got a white latte. They were both really good, and well presented. They have baked treats that looked really good too. The space is really cute and comfy. There's wifi and the washroom was also really clean. Although space is limited, I would come back again if they aren't super strict on the 1 hour limit if the cafe isn't busy. It's a great spot for studying and hanging out!

Hands down the best egg tarts in the area. The pastry is so flaky, the filling is rich with egg…read moreflavour and so custard-y. Everything melts in your mouth and I can eat three in one sitting. It's a small bakery inside a plaza building. There's no seating. It's cash only and it was less than $13 for a box of 6. I have tried a lot of egg tart places in the area and this place is unmatched!

This is a no fuss, cash only bakery. If you're looking for egg tarts, there's a chance you might…read morenot get them. I came here twice looking for egg tarts and was quoted ~30 min wait time as they were sold out. On the third visit, we got them fresh out the oven the custardy filling barely set... not to sweet, of course! And the pastry is nice and flaky/buttery. They take cash only, if you don't have any on hand, there's an ATM in the centre.

I have been getting my beans from Social Coffee & Tea Company for years! This new location is much…read moremore spacious compares to their previous location just down the road https://www.yelp.ca/biz/social-coffee-and-tea-company-richmond-hill A lot of potential for hosting cupping and tasting events at least for their main commercial buyers. They now carries a lot more coffee brewing equipment too! And an actual showroom. I enjoy picking up my coffee and tea here instead of ordering them online.

Doing a Yelp search for coffee roasters in York Region and found this place tucked into the…read morecommercial buildings at West Beaver Creek. I have not tried their coffee before, but seeing the reviews, I think it's worth a try. Relatively new at hand drip and Aeropress, so I asked the staff for recommendations for beans based on my liking and brew. She was very friendly at narrowing down to two bean types for me. She mentioned that most of the beans here are balanced, and the origin of the beans can be single or multiple, depending on the roast. The flavour profiles, strength and origin are all printed on the packaging along with the roasting date. Along with fresh beans, this location also sells a variety of loose leaf tea and also a large selection of coffee equipment and accessories. Having been searching for a milk frothing container, I have stumbled onto the right place. Brewed the coffee right away at home and the flavour was bright, smooth and fragrant. I'll definitely come back for sure to pick up more supplies! Note: Although there are equipment and a bar visible, the location doesn't serve any beverages. I think it'll be a great idea for customers to sample their beans before buying, so I hope that will come in the future!

We continue to go to this incredible pastry shop whenever the mood strikes. Their creations are…read moresecond to none. The quality and the finish are at an artistic level. And I haven't even begun to talk about the flavors. Their signature dish/pastry is the Mont Blanc. It is highly sought after, and often run out before the afternoon. We made a point of going there yesterday, from my partner's birthday to get some special treats. We were not disappointed. Despite being jampacked, as it often is, there was a good supply of the pastries we sought. New to the mix, is their version of a tiramisu. It is off the charts! The pastry chef is truly an artist. If you wish to try possibly the best pastries in the entire GTA, this is the place to go. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. It also pays a call ahead to ensure that you can get the products that you're looking for.

Has a lot of variety in pastries, croissants, danishes, chocolates and so much more!…read more Went in on a weekend and the space was crammed so we had to opt for takeout. Tried the hot chocolate and it was okay, not too sweet. Tried the Apple turnover which was a little chewy - should have warmed it up just a little. Also got their custard puff and it tasted really good. I loved how pretty their cakes looked but I didn't want to do a takeout so had to skip it.

Such a cute bakery, I have seen a few of these and been meaning to try…read more There was quite a bit of people inside the shop when I went in the afternoon. There are a few tables that you can eat your baked goods after purchasing. The line up was also quite significant, a lot of people were browsing and enjoying the selection available. There's a selection in the display case that you can grab yourself and also some cake items behind the counter that the cashier will help with. I grabbed a slice chocolate chiffon cake, chocolate stuffed cake, lemon strawberry croissant and a strawberry mochi donut to try. Loved them all. The chiffon cake and lemon strawberry croissant was probably my fav as they were airy and light and not too sweet. Such a delightful dessert.

Amazing cafe. Nice atmosphere with lots if pastries and…read morecakes. Food selection looks good and ill try it next time. Mostly self help Service was at minimum as it was counter service. Good stop.

We were here for the Christmas Eve dinner with our friends. It was such a quiet evening. We…read morereserved a table of 4 by the window with a booster seat. My friend has a membership with them which all our drinks could be auto upgraded to super size. And most of the dishes could be discounted 10% off, except the sets. We got 2 dishes of Iron Pan Beef with noodles, Iron Pan Chicken with rice, a set of salted chicken with a drink (I picked the Oolong milk tea cold drink no ice less sugar) and a set of wine chicken. My friend also ordered an extra drink (sesame hot drink). After we ordered our food, the manager gave us a Santa balloon to my baby. So cute. And my little loved it so much. The drinks came fast, and it is really a super size. Good for 2 ppl to drink it together. My cold drink no ice and less sugar was fantastic, that's what I liked the temperature and sugar level. Perfect! The food came after the drinks. We got our pictures and then started eating them. Size of each dish was just right to our family, and they were all tasty. We really enjoyed the night, the meals, the service, and it was not loud not crowded the whole night. I only knew it was a place to drink tea, but I didn't know it was restaurant before. Now I know that.

What do you do when you're a fan of the franchise, like the drinks and the food, but you get the…read morecrappiest service ever? What's the fine balance between? Listen, I give a lot of grace to servers because I know they probably have some kind of sad story, they've worked very hard all day, they have a hard job, and they've probably dealt with a bunch of bad customers. But when a smiling, friendly, courteous customer comes your way and you treat them like crap, it's a deal-breaker. The crappy service honestly did not make the decent meal worth it. For that price, I could get treated badly anywhere. We'll post pics anyway, but I sure hope things look up the next time I come back to try and give it another chance. The daily special is not even worth it anymore with the inflation of it to $17 plus $1 for every single thing you want different in your drink.