I come here often. I've tried having my hair cut and even dined during lunch time. I booked an appointment and didn't have to wait long. Ken did a good job with my hair. I really like their green tea latte and their food is appetizing as well, perfect portion size. It's also a good place to hang out at during the night. You can karaoke and drink. read more

Initium - Minions everywhere!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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After trying their cafe, a bunch of my co workers also raved about their hair services, so I decided to try check it out. I called in a few hours before the appointment and they were able to schedule me in with the director for a cut. Senior cuts are $40 and the Director cuts are $50. Lip Lam was the one that worked on my hair, after explaining to him how I wanted to keep my length and get some soft layers, he worked his magic, and I left the salon pretty satisfied. At the moment they are running a $100 hair treatment special, which they kept trying to sell to me the entire time. With their 10% off yelp check in , making their rates pretty reasonable, I will definitely be back. read more

This is not my typical hair salon. But it was pretty chic, And interestingly there is a cafe as part of it. Not sure if they serve alcohol, but tea was offered with my cut :) Started off with a shampoo then cut by senior stylist who did a good job. I didn't want anything fancy but not the $8 cut either. I got a yelp check in discount of 10% as well but the men's cut was around $40. Though she did do almost the whole cut and style with scissors as opposed to clippers - I appreciate that. Finished with another shampoo (which I absolutely need because I hate all the little hairs left over after a cut that get everywhere). All in all a good service. This is an Asian joint, I'm not. So there wasn't much conversation. But if all you're after is a decent style for a reasonable sum I would recommend it. Enjoy! read more

Long time Yelp reader, first time reviewer! This post is for the salon only. I hope this reaches management or the owner the salon, as this is intended to give some constructive feedback. I went recently to get a haircut at this Salon, and while the prices are slightly above average in the area I would say that it was for the most part fair. The haircut itself was fairly good 4/5 stars I would say and the person cutting my hair was friendly. My problem with the salon is more on the hygiene and how they handled the situation. At the front of the desk is where you pay and where they hang your jackets, along side the jackets there is a fairly big and tall open garbage bin. While the receptionist went to retrieve my jacket the bottom part of my jacket went into the garbage can as my jacket is quite long. The garbage can was almost full and there was drinks tea and coffee in the garbage can with liquid being spilt which touched the bottom of my coat. I was quite displeased as it came back to me a little sticky and wet and I mentioned it to the person at the front, and all they said was sorry, no offer to help give me something to wipe it clean or have them clean it as this was their fault not mine. I ended up having to pay for it to get dry cleaned after out of my own expense. This is not the service I would like to see when paying this much for a haircut, a little planning ahead would go along way, perhaps move the bin to another location? The hair salon is quite large it could easily go into any of the open space elsewhere, I am not quite sure as to why they would put it with other customers jackets, and I am sure this isn't the first time something like this may of happened. To the owner or management of the salon, I hope this feedback helps you in perhaps thinking a little bit more about your customers and perhaps review a bit of hygiene practices, the coat getting dry clean was almost as expensive as my haircut, meaning I pretty much doubled my cost on this visit. read more

Came here late at night with friends and was not disappointed! First of all, service was wonderful! We were cheerfully greeted the moment we stepped in and our beautiful server was very friendly and chatted with us! The food definitely surpassed my expectations. I planned to just have a latte, but the toast was just too good! It was toasted to perfection with a half boiled egg in the center that melts when you cut. The cakes were very nice as well, although I didn't get to try the crepe cake :( My friends and I played an intense game of Monopoly until they were almost closing, and we didn't get kicked out either. I'm assuming that our server was the owner as she told us about the board games that she personally brought from home. She was super nice and words cannot describe her outstanding service! When the bill came, we were quite surprised that it wasn't as pricey as it seemed. Reasonable prices and excellent food, definitely a must try and I will for sure be coming back! read more

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Love the Cafe/salon concept. The review will just be based on the salon portion but so far so good. So I got my hair coloured back in the summer at the salon as I needed to get my blond balayage ends covered for photo purposes. I went with Trevor as one of my girlfriends recommended him. Trevor was very knowledgeable and professional. He suggested colours that would suit my photos and advised the length of the cut since I needed to do up dos. He also suggested when I should come back for colouring since I would need it for a special occasion which was very reasonable. The salon also did not push for me to buy ridiculous hair products and the ones that they recommended were very reasonable. I really liked my colour and I felt that after it, my hair was not as dry as my last hair treatment. Side note: the hair wash part was so comfortable since the hair massage that came with it was amazing. I almost fell asleep lol. Although I won't be needing the colour anytime soon now, I will definitely be back for a cut or colour! Thumbs up!! read more

Lovely place for late night munchies or afternoon study sessions. The space itself is super cute with an amazing playlist that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster as you are enjoying your delicious food. If you are need of a haircut THEN YOU ARE IN LUCK because initium offers hair salon services so you can freshen up that hair of yours if you are too full from eating. I highly recommend trying the Initium Signature Toast as well as the Japanese Naan Pizza. The drinks are also very delicious and Instagram worthy since you can have any photos or messages printed onto them (Coffee Ripples). The menu is flavourful and the service is on point. I can't wait to come back to give their hair salon a shot while enjoying a delicious cotton candy latte!!! read more

Been getting haircut at Initium for years and their new location is pretty cool! Cuz they are now also a cafe and lounge! Haircut for me is always great and now I can enjoy their coffee as I wait for my gf to get her haircut. My girl loves their green tea latte. Toasted marshmallow latte also pretty good but I like to stick with my espresso. read more

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Came for a quick coffee break with the fiance just a little after 5pm. It was our first time here even though we pass by all the time. The service was great and our lattes were on point. We got a green tea latte and black sesame latte. Both were great but we both felt the green tea latte was better. It was pretty flavorful and I was quite content that the milk did not overpower the green tea. It was definitely made better than Starbucks. I was a bit disappointed the cotton candy machine was down, so I couldn't try their cotton candy latte. I guess I'll be back soon for it, maybe with my laptop too. It felt like a great spot to get some work done. read more

Initium - Green Tea Latte - Hair Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came here with a group of friends to catch up over the holidays and exchange presents. We made reservations prior since we are a larger group but if you're a group of 2-3 there are lots of tables available. It was very hard to find since it was newer as well I came from the woodbine street and you could only turn in from 1 direction so I had to make a U turn down woodbine. A bit difficult to find but now I know to go to the parking via the back! Once I got there my friends were seated already and there was another larger party (around 8) that were painting I guess they may have rented it out for hosting a painting class. That was interesting to see. The menus were simple and even tho they had a few dessert items on the menu most were not available. Only the crepe cake was available. And only limited flavours they only had 1 green tea slice and 4 black tea. I snatched up the green tea one but it's surprising to hear only 1 slice available. It was quite pricy at 12.95 a slice. Most places which offer the Millie crepe is 7.95. However, since I was splitting the cake with a friend it worked out around same price. The drink I ordered was off the menu which was their cotton candy espresso. It's priced at $7.95, again steep price but I think it's worth it for the presentation. It comes in different colours and is fun to eat. The cup it comes in is steamed milk and the espresso shot is at the side. My friend opted for a green tea latte instead with cotton candy for the same price. The server who was I think Ryan accommodated our group very well. There is free wifi and he answered a lot of our questions. As well I had a friend who ordered a green tea latte and after 5 min it came, he came back with a new latte as he said the first one did not come out as expected (referring to the latte art) the barista was trying to make a baymax figure but probably failed as it came out with some blobs. We didn't notice too much tho! The next latte that came had intricate hearts (pics attached). Another friend had ordered a breakfast French toast which she said was yummy, it looked great as well! We stayed for quite a bit ... Around 3 hours! There was not too many other tables. It was separated from the salon so I did not notice if there were many customers at the salon either. The service was good but I hoped we would get some Water refills. Great place for just catching up and playing some games. Their menu needs to expand tho and offer items they advertise. Will try this place again. read more

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I came to get my hair cut as I hadn't in a long time. I was able to book a last minute appointment with Wilson a director level stylist and off I went. Impeccable customer service as they do a coat check for you as soon as you get there. They offer you a drink and magazines. As I said in my previous review the reason I choose to come to Initium is because of the head massage you get when you get your hair washed. The woman who washed my hair was Vivian I believe and she did such a thorough and fantastic job I was in heaven. She washed my hair twice and then she did the massage and it was heavenly as she not only focused on my hair but on my neck and shoulders. Honestly it was better than going to massage therapy. All the knots I had come in with instantly disappeared. After my hair wash Wilson took over and cut my hair exactly as I asked. He was very meticulous and took his time there is definitely no rushing as he made sure the length was all the same and took his time styling my hair. I came for the experience and I got a fantastic one at that. With two young kids it's rare to get time for myself and so this was a perfect salon experience. Thank you initium for the fabulous experience and the beautiful cut!!!! P.s. They have a cafe attached to the salon so you can enjoy a drink or snack and it seemed very nice. read more

Decided to check out this local cafe on a Sunday to work on some wedding planning. Initium is a salon/cafe/lounge, pretty cool actually. It was 1pm when we got there, was pretty quiet. We were able to sit at a big table right away. He ordered the latte, and I ordered the black sesame latte. All the coffee and hot drinks had the option of adding your own person "latte or milk foam art" via Coffee Ripples ~ So of course we decided to use each other's faces!! The sesame latte was very aromatic, like the sesame seeds were roasted beforehand. Really good!! I also really enjoyed drinking the FHubs' face as well Would definitely love come back to try some of their coffee with their cakes!! read more

Nestled in next to the Costco at woodbine & hwy7, initium is the all around hang out joint. Initium serves an excellent selection of coffee beverages and is only overshadowed by the warm and welcoming staff behind the counter. From day to night it is an outstanding place to study, place board games, or knock back a couple brews. read more

Came here just for the cotton candy lattes because who doesn't want fluffy cotton candy goodness on top of their caffeinated beverage? We came at around noon and were the first ones at the café, so were greeted and seated promptly. Although it's connected a salon, it's separated by a large wall so you don't feel like you're in a salon at all - which I found really strange when I initially looked it up. We were promptly seated and the waitress answered any questions we had. Mainly, which drinks come with the cotton candy? Answer: all of them! They have 3 flavours: vanilla (pink), blue raspberry (blue), and a third one that I can't remember the name of. I got the macchiato and my friend got the green tea latte. Both drinks came out quickly but not at the same time. It took all my strength not to start eating mine while waiting for my friend's! The drinks came with two small espresso shots so you can decide how much flavor you want. I thought that was a nice touch. In addition to the fun drinks they also have a brunch menu where you can get smoked salmon and croissants! We didn't order off it though. Overall I had a very pleasant experience. The waitress was so nice and checked up on us regularly. The drink itself was really expensive - $8. I wouldn't come back here regularly but will be back when I feel like treating myself. Parking is found easily right outside. read more

Nice concept- cafe and hair saloon together. A very of coffee drinks and some alcohol selection including wines. Coffee were okay, the sitting space is cozy and cute. The hair saloon is fancy and their consultant is knowledgeable person. She surely has some good tips and ideas for you hair. read more

The green tea latte is very good and they put cut faces on it. The staff is very friendly and the environment is very relaxing. A great place to relax and enjoy some sports too. read more

Initium - Great latte art - Hair Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Quite unique. The service was really nice, the staff were really friendly. I had a grape cotton candy latte, which was alright. I think its more of the "new, cool" food factor, rather than the quality of the drinks that I enjoyed. read more

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Very rude whoever answered the phone when I called to ask if I can come in on the same day for an appointment. She just answered "No, $40 dollars, Bye" and hunged up. read more

I love this place. Not only can you get a latte with your face on it but you can also get a haircut. The staff is super nice which makes it so much better and price wise it's very reasonable. The drinks are also super yummy. My friend loves the peanut butter chocolate latte. read more

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Things are cute, food is alright. Super expensive for no reason. Maybe because they make their food "cute" We came here just for the cafe and I felt like I was just sitting in a salon drinking my latte. Maybe if you are here only for the haircut you would have a better experience, but seriously - if you come here just for the food and cafe. Don't even bother. It's expensive and you smell like salon after. read more

Went in for a haircut and was suprised that the business started as a latte print shop. The latte had a pikachu on it, which was nice. The haircut was fantastic too, but albeit a bit expensive for a male haircut. Ended up being 50 dollars when i expected it to be around 30. Though i was pleasantly surprised that there was also a board game cafe and karaoke lounge inside the establishment. read more

Three stars cause the latte design is super cool!!!However was disappointed, because they were out of most deserts I wanted to try. read more

Initium - Peanut butter latte - Hair Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came in here to take a look since we were intrigued by the concept... also considered getting our hair cut but we definitely came too late in the evening for that. The place is nicely decorated with a sleek, modern feel and there's a fair amount of seating. It was empty when we got there but the service was still excellent. We were greeted and when we asked about the whole concept of the cafe/salon/lounge combination the barista(?) was really friendly and detailed in explaining how things work. We ordered a green tea latte and a sea salt chocolate chip cookie to go. The green tea latte was quite good - not overly milky/creamy and sugary (which I find Starbucks' green tea lattes to be). A little expensive for a latte ($5.75), though we did get 10% off because we checked in on Yelp :) The cookie was about 2 dollars and a decent size. It was full of chocolate chunks and the salt worked well. We had a peanut allergy, so we asked about it to make sure. Most servers at restaurants simply give an answer like no, or we can't guarantee that this hasn't come into contact with nuts. Which is the standard answer to cover any problems that might happen and is understandable. This girl explained that the cookies weren't made in the cafe, and later came back to us with the package of cookies with the ingredients list. It was a pleasant surprise and I really appreciated it - and just for that extra effort and consideration I'm giving this place 5 stars. I think they deserve it. Probably would be a great place to hang with friends - decent prices, decent food, and excellent service! read more

I freaking love this place. I cannot stress enough - if you're going to get your hair cut/blown out, you need to come here. First of all, the hair wash comes with a 15-20min head massage. The staff are ALL good because they're trained the same. It's amazing. I have to force myself to stay awake just to enjoy it. Secondly, if you want a master stylist you can even request the director/owner and he's incredible. Thirdly, it's a freaking restaurant as well WITH a liquor license. Who doesn't want a glass of wine while getting your hair cut? And finally, they are so reasonably priced I want to get my hair trimmed all the time. This place is awesome. I've made 4+ people switch to this salon. ONLY con is the cost of colour is pretty high, BUT it's comparable to most high end salons for colour anyway. Check them out - I always use Wilson or the director Len. read more

Interesting combination between salon, bar and cafe. I got here in the afternoon on a Sunday and it was relatively quiet. I ordered a green tea latte which wasn't anything special but you can install an app called Coffee Ripples to get a custom image on the foam of your drink! Definitely was neat and something worth trying out. Seating was comfortable and spacious with some board games & a foosball table in the back (this was oddly placed as it was right outside the bathroom and since you could see people getting their hair washed through the glass on the other side). Overall, good place to hangout and didn't feel rushed at all despite staying for several hours. read more

Love Gigi! She gives me the best haircuts. And the head massage is amazing!! My go to place for haircuts and color!

Location: Kind of hard to find inside the plaza, you may have to drive around for a bit. Facility: Clean, modern and completely separated from the salon. Washrooms are nice. Food Quality & Price: I didn't come for a haircut, but wanted to find a cozy coffee lounge where we could meet up with friends for a short get together. Probably a big mistake. The menu selection for savory food is quite limited in my opinion. Out of the 6 of us, no one was very impressed. With such glowing reviews from others, I suppose my expectations were a little high going in. Latte art is nice, but I prefer drinks that taste of quality rather than just look good. That said, it tasted okay. I also ordered the ham and cheese croissant and was rather disappointed. It was edible, but seemed like it was reheated in the microwave (not fresh). The guys ordered a pizza each but were still pretty hungry afterward. Also, some of the menu options pictured here on Yelp are no longer available (like scones). Service: It was okay. Standard, sufficient, not exactly warm or anything. Overall: I mean, it's a nice option to have while you're waiting to get your hair done, or waiting for a friend. But as a stand alone cafe, I was thoroughly disappointed. Latte art is nice, but it definitely seems quick gimmicky and caters to a very young crowd. You're probably a teen or in your early twenties if you're loving this place. Likely will not return. read more

Really enjoyed the atmosphere, you can plug in some earphones to study or just chill around. Haircuts are a bit pricey and misleading on other websites (they are around $30 range) Barista was really nice too! read more

Was super excited to try out this unique cafe/salon that I've seen through my constant Yelp visits. I ordered a chai latte with their signature cotton candy on top. The cotton candy btw, is really just a novelty. I would get it once for a picture, and that would be it. I did appreciate though that in spite of me melting the cotton candy into my chai latte, my drink did not become overly sweet. I presume they accounted for the cotton candy's sweetness when making my drink, which I found to be thoughtful. The chai latte itself was also quite good! I also indulged on a black tea mille crepe. I've seen the classic flavours and matcha flavours in several places but never black tea so I had to try it out. It was also my first mille crepe experience, and I loved it! The mille crepe was not overly sweet, and you can definitely taste the black tea, which I appreciated. The whipped cream that came with it also real and not like cool whip.It is on the pricier end (i think close to $10?), but I would definitely get it if you're in the "treat yo self" kind of mood. Would definitely revisit. Maybe I'll go back to try their brunch menu, which I was quite surprised to see. read more

I ordered a caramel macchiato and New York cheese cake. I like it but share with a salon is a nice style. Next time I will try latte and cotton candy with my friends read more

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The staff is SUPER friendly and the food looks amazing. It is also fun to play around for coffee designs. I will consider coming back to this location. read more

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Came here to catch up with some friends over coffee. I ordered a latte, and it was surprisingly good! Since it is a hair salon, lounge, and also has painting classes, I did not expect the coffee to be that great. The price for drinks were average too, around $4-6 each. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, as we came in the afternoon on a weekend. The latte art was adorable too! They take requests for latte art if you have a specific one in mind. Of course, they are not the genuine latte art made from the milk foam but just a stencil with espresso powder. Still, I appreciate the thought and creativity. A great place to chat and possibly do work on your laptop if the cafe is not too busy. Highly recommend! read more

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Their cafe was closed on Sunday but they do not indicate this anywhere online. Coming from out of town, it was disappointing to have to leave and change our plans. read more

The owners of this place are trying to cram everything they can into one place. There's a hair salon, lounge and a cafe. Did I mention they also have board games? They serve coffee and they serve alcohol. I came here on a Sunday afternoon. It was relatively quiet, with only a couple other customers. As most of you should already know, they can print anything you want on their drinks provided you download their app. I found this to be really cool. They do this free of charge which is great. I ordered their Cappuccino ($5) which I liked. I wouldn't say it was spectacular but the fact that they were able to print stuff on it certainty made it better. Presentation of the cappuccino was nice. The pricing is comparable to other cafes. The service was quick and the waitress directed our attention to the wifi password right as we seated. The interior is nice. They have comfortable seating, various TVs displaying sports, and games. They don't have a big a variety as a board game cafe but they have a decent selection. From what I remember, they had Catan, Monopoly, Connect Four, Battleship, Scrabble, Pictionary, Sudoku. There was also a foosball table in the back. Overall, I would return. This is a great place to have a drink, hang out with friends and play a couple of board games. Drinks you order here are definitely Instagram worthy (if you're into that kind of stuff). read more

I love this place!!!! Their latte art are super cute and people are super nice :). The green tea crepe cake is not on the menu and is around $10 a piece but it's worth trying.. Would come back and visit again! read more

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liked it a lot, especially the wash/head massage. Thank you Trevor for the hair cut/style. Love it still :)

This joint is the place to go for a nice cup of chilled iced coffee and at the same receive a professional hair cut. (Massage and hair wash included too)! read more

Went late night one time, quite hard to fine since its tucked away in the corner. Service was great, but the food was just not notable, not bad, just not memorable. read more

Been getting my hair cut at this salon for many years. Philip never disappoints even when I tell him he can do whatever he wants every time. I have seen this business grow from the old salon to now at a bigger and better location. It now offers a cafe side aside from their normal salon side with delicious food, coffees and drinks while you wait for your haircut. At night it also opens as a mini bar/lounge offering alcohol with great ambience and environment. They also plays important sports games at night without the huge lineup and crowds at other sports bars so I can watch the game comfortably with my buddies. Thumbs Up to this place so check it out yourself and see what I mean. read more

just had a hair cut this Friday,and booked an appointment to color my hair this Saturday.I requested Vivian to color my hair,as she always notices my hair quality and the difference between layers from previous color to treat my hair particularly, the outcomes are always outstanding.And she gave my hair a free treatment after coloring,that was amazing!My hairs is so smooth I can't believe I just did color. I couldn't go somewhere else for my hair. I love to request Vivian to assist as junion to wash my hairs too.Here is the only place I had ever been where they provide such good massage while washing hair. Vivian has the best techniques,yet she is busy all the time.That's too bad.( :3 )Anyways,I like to come here for my hairs，and it's also a nice place to hang out with friends to drink,even has karaoke and cards too.Highly recommended. read more