We've been to Kanafani twice now. The cafe has a really nice interior, good music and well lit. Feels very much like you've been transported to somewhere else. Parking can be a bit busy but usually okay. The service both times has been patient and kind to explain the various options. We decided to go with a milk cake with half lotus and half Dubai chocolate. The cake is soaking in milk which gives it a "wet cake" texture. I imagine it may not be everyone's favorite texture but has decent flavor. The crunchy topping contrasts against the soft, moist cake. The lotus has that nice cookie flavor and crunch while the Dubai chocolate with pistachio offers that chocolate and nutty flavor. I prefer the latter but both are good. We also got a matcha strawberry latte to go. Both really nice to look at and to drink. The matcha has good flavor without being overly bitter while the strawberry provides that fruity sweetness to the drink. Overall, it's a pricier experience but I enjoyed it and will be back. read more

Kanafani Sweets & Coffee - Milk cake - lotus and Dubai chocolate + pistachios. - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tips: - This place has Dubai chocolate bars. They are the best ones that I have had! - An individual knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. You can choose to get it either soft or crispy. You can also get pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. - The iced tiramisu latte was excellent! A recent Yelp elite event introduced me to Kanafani Sweets. I returned for its Dubai chocolate bars. Kanafani Sweets is located in a plaza on the northeast corner of Warden Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East. It's in the same plaza as the Potato Bar. I had no problem finding parking. I pulled into a parking spot in front of the store and walked in. The order pickup area was in front of me. I read the signs and the order area was a few steps deeper into the store. I had the nicest woman who cheerfully said hi. She was helpful with answering my question and offering suggestions. She showed me the qashtuta, which was milk cake. She let me know that I could either get a solid flavour, such as Biscoff, or do three different flavours, such as Biscoff, hazelnut, and Dubai chocolate. Wow! My Yelp experience consisted of having knafeh, which I absolutely love. She said that it could be made soft or crispy. I love crispy. She also let me know that I could get either pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. I went with the former. For the drink, she shared what was popular. The iced tiramisu latte was one of them. I love tiramisu. I was down checking out an iced drink version. I got a buzzer for my order. The knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. I sat in a comfy chair near the order area. It was nice to relax after driving for over an hour to get here. I used the washroom. There's an individual stall for women. It was clean, cheerful, and pleasant. I used it again just before I left to run a few errands before heading home. I watched the buzzer light up. I headed to the pickup area. The nice woman had my order ready. She let me know that I got a brownie bite on the house. It was so generous! I thanked her and headed to my table to chow down. The iced tiramisu latte was exceptional. I got a lady finger that I could dip into my drink. The espresso was a good strength with the cocoa. It had milk. You can substitute the espresso for decaf, and the milk for a dairy-free or lactose-free substitute. I didn't bother. It was nicely iced and a good size to wash down everything that I ate. I loved the complimentary brownie bite. The brownie core was delicious. The crispy exterior provided a nice contrast. It was enjoyable to devour! I loved the knafeh. It already had syrup on it. I got syrup on the side, as well as pistachio sauce. I poured the pistachio sauce over the knafeh. So good! The knafeh had cheese inside. It was stretchy and hot. Over time, the cheese lost its stretchy factor as it cooled. It was yummy with the right balance of crispiness and chopped pistachios with the pistachio sauce. The syrup made the knafeh slightly sweet. The sweetness was perfect for my liking. The knafeh was excellent. I have been trying to find a decent place that makes Dubai chocolate bars. Before visiting this store, most places made their bars on their own, but they were too soft. It was as if I looked at the bar and it melted on its own out of fear. I bought a bar of Dubai chocolate Lotus to enjoy. I paid with a credit card and included a tip because staff are so helpful and friendly. This bar was excellent. The crispy filling had Lotus cookie spread in it. The milk chocolate held everything together. I was impressed. I will be back to get the regular bar next. It's such a gem of a Palestinian dessert place. I'll be back. (439) read more

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Newest addition to the cafe scene in Scarborough, located in the Lawrence and Warden plaza. They're open late, which is a plus since most cafes in the area close by 5. The ambiance is decent with plenty of seating, and the place is almost always busy! When I say they have the city's best tiramisu latte, I'm not kidding. Their iced tiramisu latte is honestly one of the best in town. I'd highly recommend trying it. The strawberry cups are also well done, with a generous pistachio crunch and fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate and marshmallow. They're running a 20% off entire menu promo as they've just opened recently. read more

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Ever since I visited this establishment I have thought about it every single day I wish I was lying but genuinely this place had such good drinks all their teas and all the sweets they have are unbeatable!! The staff was so sweet and efficient as well and it was a perfect place to sit down and catch up with a friend!! I hope to come back soon when I visit again read more

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Only went once to retrieve a reward I received and vowed to return. Their coffee was delicious, though I found their products to be expensive. The interior is quiet and beautiful. Seating is limited though. Service was quick and good. They were helpful. read more

Kanafani is my favorite coffee shop. Yes they are lil pricey but still worth it. I loved their service. Atmosphere is amazing. Another day orderd from uber eats but mistakenly they didn't provide me the drink but I ordered again the emotional part they sent me a note with two chocolate bars. It touched my heart. May Allah gives lots of baraqah at your earnings and business. I love their Spanish Latte, Their signature Kanafani Latte, Tiramisu Latte. They make the best Tiramisu ever read more

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My favourite cafe!! obsessed with their new iced kanafani latte and their spanish latte

We ordered on Uber eats and loved their desserts. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a real treat.