We were recently in Toronto for a week long documentary project, and shacked up in a remodeled Victorian about a block from Ossington and Dundas. I Deal Coffee (confession -- I just realized that there was a space between the I and the Deal) became a frequent morning walk destination, ending up with (usually) Liam making a cortado, a cold brew, and a flat white for my cinematographer / friend and I. The coffee was delicious, the service kind and attentive, and the coffee always hit the spot. Should I return, I will surely drop into I Deal. Thanks, Liam! read more

Sus Worlds breakfast sandwich for 20 bucks , wasnt a bank for my buck. The Dirty chai latte was dirty Staff are very lovely read more

Super small but very cute cafe in the Ossington Strip. Went for their pastries and they exceeded my expectations. Tried several of their croissants and they ended up having some of the best pastries I have had the pleasure of trying in Toronto so far. read more

Cute cafe on Ossington. I loved their variety of pastries and the amount of natural light in the space. It was cozy and a nice place to spend a slow morning. Note: they don't have free wifi, so a great place to meet a friend and chat but probably not to work. Good variety of seating too! read more

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Whether at one of their three locations within my community and walking distance the service and mood are consistent and friendly. Great coffee. Great beans. Great team. Can't ask for a better spot to read an entire novel while time just magically passes. Central location to all the happenings while feeling like a hidden gem in a quiet tree lined street. I go at least once a week. read more

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I ordered an iced americano and I put a splash of cream and a little tiny bit of their liquid sweetener. I'm not sure if it was the coffee or the cream that they used but it wasn't extremely smooth I loved the texture I did wish that the coffee beans were just a little bit stronger but it was still an extremely tasty and enjoyable iced coffee At the server who served me was extremely nice and I appreciated his hospitality read more

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Winning staff but coffee not so much. If you like dark, bitter, overpriced coffee, you will like I Deal Coffee. If you skip the coffee, I Deal is a nice place. The food offers are surprisingly good. The indoor and outdoor seating areas are very relaxing. It's a place to work, read a book and watch the world from your table. read more

What a cute coffee shop! I absolutely loved it! We went the morning we were leaving Toronto and it was the perfect wind down spot. The vibes were impeccable, the lattes were great and the cheddar scone... to die for! read more

I have been coming here for years and their coffee is always consistently delicious! In a competitive coffee industry, these guys differentiate themselves based on their HIGH QUALITY product. The proof is in the beans. Taste don't lie, bae. They've got several locations across town. This locale always seems to have a really chill vibe. I-Deal Coffee roasts their own batches of fair trade, organic coffee beans that are sustainably sourced, so you know you're getting only the freshest tasting coffee and espresso. Roasted twice weekly for "ideal" freshness (pun intended). read more

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So cozy and welcoming this coffee shop is.. oh well, they also serve wine here and the whole place is decorated with empty wine bottles. Absolutely love the coffee here, I had tried at their souraren Ave location and unfortunately by the time I got here.. their baked goods were gone for the day! I guess I should go back to the other location as it seems like they make it there and distribute to other two locations. The vibe here is great and weekdays are kind of calm and nice.. also the customer service is great receiving customers with a smile. read more

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A beautiful TO staple. This place is a local love. Perfectly roasted coffee, local pastries, and the best environment to have a catch up with a friend. read more

I had two Americanos a breakfast sandwich with egg basil and tomato and a chocolate chip cookie. All were very good. The sandwich was very good although a bit saucy and messy. Watch out when you bite into it. Patio had about seating for 6 or 7 with social distancing but got uncomfortably crowded with up to 10 at times on a sunny warm mid November day. People not respecting my space turned me a bit off but that's not the cafe's fault. The Americanos are cheap but they are small. read more

Alongside the Kensington market location, one of the best coffee shops in the city. Espresso is VERY NICE. read more

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Lady at the counter brought me the wrong order and when I mentioned that it was wrong she continued to argue with me and was so rude. Would not recommend this spot to anyone. read more

I Deal Coffee is the only place I regretted that I told the barista I want to stay in with my cappuccino... It is the most unique and ugly cups I ever drink from... worse than my Blue Jay's souvenir keepsake cups from when they won the World Series! Sofas and armchairs here are all mismatch...and some of them are like all been chewed up by my dog... and I wondering if they have any bed bugs... Maybe it is charming for some, like having a drink in a retro place... but just not my cup of "coffee"! BTW, the cappuccino here is quite A-OK! The barista is nice and cheerfully accept my Indie Coffee Passport... Free WIFI is nice but I really rather go across the street to Crafted! read more

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This place has an amazing, quiet patio tucked off the main drag of Ossington. Contrary to many of the reviews on here, the service was good. The barista took the time to give me a recommendation on a good tea latte to order and he was friendly and patient with us as we decided what we wanted to order. I got a tea latte with rooibos tea. My friends got a latte and a matcha tea. The latte was well-made and had beautiful latte art. The tea latte was creamy and tasty. The matcha left a little something to be desired if you're used to top quality matcha -- maybe not whisked quite enough? We had brought some outside treats to eat with our hot drinks while a neighbouring table brought in mac and cheese from next door, and it didn't seem to be a problem. All in all, we all enjoyed our time here, I'd come back here to work on their patio and enjoy the free wifi. read more

C O F F E E P A S S P O R T S T O P (#20) Drink: Large Mocha Atmosphere: Almost entirely opposite of it's sister location on Nassau st. First of all this place has actual matching furniture that is neatly placed in the shop. Plus you could actually SEE the stuff here whereas at the other location it was cramped and just overwhelming since it was full of stuff. This place is clean just how a coffeeshop should be and the outside is similar to that of Hoof Cafe - painted white and at a corner. And yes, when I mean opposite I mean opposite. Even my drink was great. Id have to say that this was one of my favorite mochas! It was not overwhelmed by the espresso, but it was strong enough where you could taste all the elements such as the smoothe milkiness of it. But sadly near the end, it was getting a LITTLE bit thick and grimey. Nonetheless not unbearable like Moonbeans. (yes, I sorta bash them a lot) 3.7 Verdict: Come again? Yes. read more

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This is my favourite location of this tiny Toronto chain. Can we call three coffee shops a chain? I'm going to, but it certainly isn't a chain in the evil sense of the word. Lush patio with huge shading umbrellas. Decent music (if you're a Daft Punk fan, if you're not you might go crazy.) Their coffee is strong, and I don't like to fly away, so I stick to their very reasonable $2.25 earl gray teas. Tea-lish. PEPPER POINTS for their strong wifi and excellent outlet accessibility. Outlets are the new biscotti. PEPPER'S PISSED About the lack of food. I know they aren't called "I Deal Sandwiche", but a little something would be so lovely. read more

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Over the years, the ossington location has received more love and money to adorn the authentic vintagey space. The coffee is always good... I love the weekly rotation of blends from regions and the fact they share the info. So many cafes in Toronto have baristas that know nothing about coffee... I am glad ideal coffee has sogns describing their blends. May ic continue to grow. I love the locations in ossington, as well as kensington. The roncy location isn't ideally spaced for me, but it is a nifty area. Blessed be the fruit (coffee beans are actually the pit of a fruit) read more

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As I was trolling the alleys for some cool art, I found myself walking down Ossington. I took the opportunity to finally try this coffee joint. It was comfortable from the moment I walked inside. (I discovered a bit later that there are two doors to enter from. I entered from Ossington not the side street). I had always thought because the exterior was stark white and unassuming that the interior would be, too! Completely wrong! They should makeover the outside because there are weirdos like me that might just pass it buy for its cold white shell. But I was determined to give it a whirl and was extremely happy I did. A pleasant barista welcomed and made me my order. It was an incredibly smooth americano with subtle undertones and no bitterness at the finish. I savored my drink as I read a book from my snazzy ebook reader. Mmmmmm.....a fabulous read with my incredibly warm and satisfying companion, Americano. The only points off I would give, is for the bathroom. That's all I will say about that one. I plan on going back and buying some of their beans so I can have some of that warm loving from my americano in the comfort of my own home. We need the privacy. LOL read more

I rarely go into coffee places, mostly when I need a quiet place to work or craving something to combat the sleadily cooling weather. This place fulfills all my requirements: quiet patrons, soft background music, relaxed vibe and a hot drink. The space is long and narrow with plenty of seats and counter spaces. I found the perfect spot by a large open window overlooking a darling little garden. My only disappointment was that my drink was not hot enough (I like my hot drinks scalding hot) even when freshly made. Will definitely be back in the future when seeking a hide away in the future. read more

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I was so happy that I could visit coz I haven't gone to the cafe since the lock down. I worked around the cafe but I don't live around there. So I was looking forward to go with couple of friends. I was really mad because the Batista was so rude. I ordered the iced latte, it was my usual drink. I normally asked for half amount of espresso and top it up with milk. However, I had forgotten to ask for half amount of espresso that day. My iced latte was really strong for me. So I went to the Batista and asked for more milk for my drink. The Batista didn't ask me about my satisfaction of the drink. Instead it was assuming me trying to make advantage of the cafe by asking more milk. "You paid the amount of the milk in your drink so why are you asking me for more milk?" Said the barista in a rude way. I was first in shock and thinking in my mind that I actually don't mind paying extra because I know all store are going through difficult time. But the way he responded my request was way too rude so I walked away. I felt so embarrassed in front of my friends coz I really liked their latte and was actually saying a lot of good words of this cafe to my friends. But after how I was treated at the cafe I totally changed my mind of going to this location again. So disappointed and unhappy. read more

This small coffee shop is very quaint and has a really nice ambiance to it. Apparently they do wine and tapas in the evening. But I originally came here for coffee and to just chat with coworkers. The barista was just strange, she was either bored or can't wait to get off work. I tried ordering a mocha, was told in a monotone voice that they ran out of chocolate milk and just stood there staring at us. So I ended up ordering a matcha latte, I found she added too much milk and there was still matcha powder at the bottom. I can see this place as a good date night for couples as they offer wine and tapas. They dim the lights in the evening and I like their music choices. read more

Initially I was planning to skip this spot altogether due to the poor experience I had at the other branch of this place. A fellow Yelper who happens to be a coffee aficionado suggested I try it nonetheless. Unfortunately this spot didn't fare much better than the monstrosity in the name of espresso drink that gets served at the other spot. Setup admittedly is much better than other location. I ordered my Cappuccino with a sweetener and they didn't have any. Its OK I skipped my sweetener I got my drink for here. The drink was served in a crappy mug the drink had no crema to speak off and the milk was frothed poorly. I had a couple of sips and then just walked away. 3 stars for setup 1 star for drink. read more

The Barista was dressed/styled so he reminded me of the Movie "Grease" because of the slick Hairstyle. Also gave me the feeling I went back in time like "Back to the Future" where Michael J Fox goes back to see his Parents in the 1950s. Not my scene, not my decade but those Movies did provide enjoyable entertainment although they were made in the 1980s. The Cappuccino was served in what seems to be a Cup stolen from someones Grandmother. I felt so out of whack I wish I asked for either Tea or Americano so I can be in-sync to the general environment. Apparently Grandma lost her Tea set because my Friend's Cappuccino Cup was different size and pattern than mine. The TRUTH is I felt a bit awkward in here and wanted to dash out to the DeLorean. Cappuccino was made the authentic Foamy non-Latte Art style. Much like the Kensington locale, their Espresso shot is much too bold and deep for my preference. It's A-OK but the vibe it felt so weird... I'm not sure if I should start doing the Bebop on the Roof or what? read more

The 2 stops I spent the least amount of time at during the whole indie coffee passport period was at the two "I deal coffee" locations. While this location is miles ahead of the Kensington Market location I still found it to be too small and crowded with random seating arrangements. Sure the drink was not bad by any means but it did not do anything special for me. I'm also not a fan of the menu location as it is directly behind you when you are ordering a drink. Staff was friendly, drink was good but there are a lot better options in the area if you want to actually go in and take some time off to enjoy your drink. I give it three stars because I enjoyed my drink and it is a good enough location if you want your coffee to go. read more

So, it seems people are starting to learn how to make good coffee. I like when I ask a barista for an espresso ristretto and he or she doesn't look at me like "what?". At Ideal the barista just made me a very short dark and great shot of espresso. Their espresso blend is very good indeed. Not the best I've tried, but very good. I've been there a bunch of times because it's beside YogaSpace. Now... WHY DO PEOPLE THINK TRENDY COFFEE PLACES HAVE TO LOOK LIKE HELL? Really. It's hot, it's ugly, and the bathroom is run by Cerberus himself. I don't feel attracted by a place like this. I like to feel somewhat pampered when I pay for food, otherwise I could do it at home - I can have great brazilian coffee delivered at my bed every morning thanks to my beloved husband & personal barista, so when I PAY for espressos, I expect to feel loved by my coffee shop. If my coffee shop doesn't love me, I can't love it. I don't love you, Ideal. I'm just using your body for my caffeine needs. read more

Ideal is just getting too popular. I had to take a star away simply for the length of time I now must wait on a typical weekend morning to get my coffee. I thought they were getting it when I noticed two staffers working one recent weekend morning. But no, back to the one lone struggling guy today with a 9 person lineup at 11am. I really like this place and love the coffee, but with Dundas West becoming the new "Latte Lane," there is no reason to wait 15 minutes for my caffeine fix. read more

I Deal Coffee is a small chain of coffee places with locations in Toronto and Ottawa. They offer soy and almond milk, so drinks can be vegan-ized. The space has many stairs and therefore is not accessible. I BELIEVE bathrooms are gendered but I can't remember off the top of my head. The big highlight for me of this place is the wonderful outdoor seating next to the Mac and Cheese place. My friend and I went for a coffee and it was GLORIOUS to be able to sit out in the sun. The coffee itself is delicious and great for people who are really into coffee. They also prepare their own beans in house, which is a nice touch. This is one of the better places in Toronto to sit outside and drink a coffee when it's nice out. read more

PLEASE AVOID THIS PRETENTIOUS COFFEE SHOP WITH WEIRD STAFF. THERE'S A REASON THEY HAVE NO CUSTOMERS. First, their tea is absolutely disgusting, completely watered down & stale. Seriously, it tastes so bad we had to throw it out. THIS IS NOT A CUTE COFFEE SHOP, THE WAITRESS' BEHAVIOR IS NOT CUTE, SHE IS ERRATIC & UNPROFESSIONAL. We went next door to the Mac n cheese place (Susie's) where unfortunately there is no seating; but they had a sign saying they share seats with this coffee place as long as you buy a drink from the coffee shop (not true). My partner went in to buy a drink while I waited by a table only for the waitress to come by & try to shoo me away saying they don't allow people to sit with outside food. She was physically like flailing her arms at me with a candle lighter & menu like I was some kind of pigeon that landed on their table. I couldn't help but laugh at her behavior. I explained to her that while I have other food, I'm waiting on my partner who is INSIDE BUYING FOOD FROM THEIR COFFEE SHOP. She repeated herself & flailed around again. The funniest thing besides her doing her best wacky inflatable tube man impression was all the tables outside were empty. They had no customers & she was still trying to get rid of us! Anyway, really confused why they have an understanding with the shop next door to share seats because they do not honor it in any way. She is not aware of their own store's policies & honestly behaved rather unhinged. I saw her berate another patron. Not a welcoming or warm staff & the store itself is dingy & closed off. Don't waste your money here, even Starbucks is better. read more

#indiecoffeepassport #12 I've always liked I Deal Coffee and came here before getting the Indie Coffee Passport. I like there's tons of light, big potted plants, and a wall covered with old wall paper. It's clean, minimal, inviting and comfortable. It's a narrow space and if you can't find a table, there are benches and window seats available; each of the four walls are used to their fullest potential. If it's summertime, sit outside on the benches - it's the best patio on Ossington. My only complaint is the bathroom. While they're clean and tidy, why aren't there hooks? This seems to be a Toronto phenomena that hooks are non-existent in bathrooms. The last thing I want to do is put my heavy coat and jacket on the floor, just saying. read more

I know iDeal coffee from when I use to live in Kensington Market. It was a great local hangout though I'm not a huge fan of their espresso. Decided to check out their location on Ossington. I have to say the espresso here tasted much better than what I have had previously from this roaster. This is a nice location, formerly a laundromat the conversion to cafe went well and I find the atmosphere to be low key and comfortable. Bonus points for Hard Bop Jazz on the sound system. The service was good, the barista competent and friendly. Though I still have had better espresso at other cafe's, again I was quite happy with the shot I got here. Word is that they will be expanding to more regular coffee roasts in the future so it's worth checking out to see what they have on offer. 31/2 stars. read more

Look at this amazing Rosetta! Perfect temperature, good latte. Great service, very nice lady! Place for work, patio for the good days, all types of seats for your comfort and free wifi :) read more

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Cafe's in Toronto fall into three categories: Cool, charming and yet unique, very rare like Merchants Of Green Coffee. Alright, but you cannot discern them from the rest. Not a bad thing, just not a great thing either. And sometimes dirty (or not) but uninspired, perhaps bad service, overpriced and the place seems like an afterthought, or ironically, too much thought/forced, which can make you wonder: "What where they thinking?" (Aka: Monarch Expresso Bar) I Deal Coffee falls squarely in the middle. It is smallish, narrow, not many tables and although mostly clean AND painted white (for those hipsters or Mac lovers out there) there is not much to make it memorable or stand out from others cafes other than "Hey, that's the cafe on the Ossington stretch with white walls, the one at the corner!" Coffee is average... BUT THEY HAVE A BLACKBOARD! WHERE THEY WRITE STUFF! How unique and different is that? Meh. I have mostly been there because I needed coffee and it was open... and you know, it's painted white. Meh. Would I come here outside a dire need for a joe shot or using the Indie Passport? Probably no. The reason I am unimpressed is because I cannot shake the feeling they are trying a bit too hard, albeit that is highly subjective. read more

A cute, cozy joint with character and great coffee (and tea!). It's a great place to go if you're waiting for laundry up the street -- go sit down on a comfy chair and get a hot beverage to fill you with warmth. I love their mismatched mugs and the knit cozies they put on glasses of tea. Coffee and tea is cheap and delicious. It'll set you back around $2 a cup, and they have a bunch of unique teas in everything from Earl Grey to Apple Cinnamon. Yum. There's no sign outside, just peer in the window and look for people on laptops to see if you're in the right place. read more

This coffee shop was nice and homely. The coffee was really fresh and tasted amazing. They also have free wifi so it is a great place to spend a couple of hours. Tip: the place is small so you might not be able to sit there. Also, hipsters are welcomed and encouraged to come to this location. read more

I'm a huge Kensigton Market I Deal fan, and this one is missing all the right elements: the coffee (I Deal Kensington hands down best coffee in the city) is not even close to good, even though they use the same beans and machine... the love is missing the music is way too loud and awful, it is overbearing and discussion with friends are barely possible, they are playing melancholic singer songwriter and whaling guitar - why, oh why? we've asked to turn it down and the barista almost got mad at us. we're he to support you, so show us some love will ya. the service is sour like milk gone bad, no smiles, no hello, it's not personal the walls are bare and the few pieces hanging would not be considered as art in my books. I Deal, we love you and we want to support you, please make an effort and show us some love! and yes the muffins and scones are still the bomb. and so is the yard. read more

Terrible service and mediocre-at-best product. Came in here with a friend because they were exhausted from walking around the area and needed to sit down and have a drink. The barista was completely unwilling to answer simple questions ("What's in this pastry?" "What iced drinks do you have?") and it really felt like they didn't want me there. Even at soulless corporate places like Starbucks, I have never had trouble getting answers to questions I have about the product. It sucks that a local business treats people with such disdain and acts like it doesn't matter if you support them. As an aside, the space is really annoying - stairs to get in, narrow inside, uncomfortable seating, really long counter. read more

The lattes are on par with the other indie cafes but the cafe seating is a bit awkward. There are seats lined up facing the barista bar without tables which besides the two single seated sofas that are angled toward each other look out of place. I guess I'm not too keen on the park bench seating indoors. There are 3 tables that seat four each and a couple of bar stools by the window but they're taken up quickly by people who want a table for their laptop, drinks, books, magazines etc. To be honest, with Crafted just a few doors down, I'd opt for that place instead - it has a much better atmosphere. read more

Sorry hipsters; you're just too dirty for me to ever join your ranks. This coffee shop seems like a cross between my high-school detention hall (not that I EVER was sent there) and a cottage. All the furniture is really and truly on its last legs, and that means you should prepare to tip merrily away on tippy chairs at tippy tables. This is in fact a sparsely populated furniture graveyard, but I'd rather let it RIP and make my way to someplace less precarious. And then there is the surly stare from the oh-so-cool barista. Look, I realize this isn't McDonald's and smiles might not be free, but there ARE safe and healthy options to misery, really there are. The coffee was surprisingly good, but not worth the $2.50 + 0.50 tip offered in lieu of being glared to death by said barista. read more