We came here during the summer and had cappuccino in the patio and remembered it was delicious. (The patio is also super nice! Go ahead and add it to your list!) So we came back last weekend while we were in the neighbourhood to get some more. We were greeted by the most friendly staffs (or maybe it could be the owners). They were so cheerful and nice. My husband also ordered a cookie and he said it was delicious. The cappuccinos were perfect! They also took the time to thanked us for supporting their business. Such a lovely coffee shop. Great experience! read more

Krave Coffee - a cup of coffee in front of a colorful building - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My new favourite coffee shop! They've got great coffee, fast reliable wifi, they welcome those who want to sit and work all day, they've got baked goodies, ready to go meals (which they warm up in a mini oven for you on request), cold pressed juices made in house, and plenty of seating throughout! Best of all, after 11am, you can get a beer, wine or cocktail to make your workday go a little smoother/quicker - colour me a fan! I got a few items here during my work day and meetings the other day including an American misto, Breakfast Burrito, a Tonica Kombucha and a salted caramel chocolate chip cookie. The americano was fire, so sooo strong, I'm glad I added the milk to misto it because it tamed the flavour down but also made for a really enjoyable but caffeine rich drink! The breakfast burrito, made and wrapped in the fridge but warmed up as mentioned and really delicious with lots of scrambled eggs, beans, cheese. Yum! and the tortilla seemed to be more of a rice paper or puff pastry so it got nice and flaky when toasted. The cookie was the rock star of the day though - holy shit. Two chocolate chip cookies, smushed together around a layer of caramel... ughh drooling drooling.... soaked. I could have eaten a bakers dozen of these and not been ashamed. Before the cooler temps come in, be sure to visit and take your coffee out on their amazing patio. But once the winter starts know that they do regular comedy nights which sound like a lot of fun. Eatcrest Out read more

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A very nice atmosphere, but the service was very slow and it was not busy. The coffee was very watery for my large latte. Also the WiFi was not working and I found the price too high and not a good value. Looks good on the outside but very disappointing experience. read more

Krave Coffee has fast became my favorite little indie coffee shop in the neighborhood. Krave Coffee, how much do I adore thee, let me count the ways: 1. You serve kick-ass coffee from known, quality roasters such as Rufino, Sam James and Propeller. 2. You have great sitting area, especially the communal "office" space. 3. You have consistent internet. 4. You have an amazing ambiance, with cool grooves playing. 5. Last, and most importantly, your entire staff (from management to all the baristas) are awesome! read more

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Krave Coffee on St Clair Avenue is amazing. The baristas are so nice and it's such a cute place. There's a parking lot right outside, so parking is a breeeze. I got the Toasted Marshmallow Latte with Almond milk as a recommended flavor from the barista and it was super good! The regular black pour-over coffees are also really great! They have a plethora of amazing sweets & treats; Molasses cookies are ahhhmazinggg, 10 out of 10 would recommend! Cute outdoor seating area and is thee perfect spot for enjoying the BEAUTIFUL summer weather. read more

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Cute little coffee shop on st. Claire. They have baked goods that you can have like their cookies but I got a matcha latte on a chilly day like today. Great for getting work done. read more

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A solid 3.5 stars ... definitely better than the average Toronto coffee place. Along St. Clair, Krave coffee is a nice place to grab a cup of coffee. It has a cute little patio and able clean space inside where you can find a table quite easily. The spot is really well maintained and you don't feel any pretentious service here. The service is friendly and quite affordable. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and dying for a good hit of caffeine, Krave coffee looked like the best option. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted with a smile and I noticed they had Sam James and Sloane tea right behind the barista... that's a very good sign. We quickly ordered a dirty chai latte and a simple drip black coffee. Quick note... they only take cash or debit!! Both drinks easily came up to $7 and wasn't so bad compared to downtown core Toronto. The place had a lot of clean tables and if we werent heading to dinner shortly, it would have been great place to sit and relax. My latte came quickly and hot ... the only reason I can't give this place a 4 star is the flavour. Though the dirty chai wasn't bad... it wasn't great either. It was a generic sweet flavour with no spice ... I was at least expecting a subtle hit of cinnamon. I ended up getting my spice later at Pukka but was still hoping more than a generic sweet vanilla-ish latte here. Overall, cute spot and possibly best spot to sit in on St.Clair but in terms of flavour, other Toronto spots definitely have the 4 star quality. read more

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The coffee wasn't good and the service was even worse. It also wasn't very clean. We were disappointed because we had heard such great things about this cafe. I wouldn't go back there. read more

Comfy local coffee shop - Krave serves some great coffee and baked goods. Inside is a brightly lit seating area with lots of natural light with a wonderful smell of coffee and vibe from others. I had a single latte which was quite big and paired it with a blueberry scone. Latte was excellent - strong but not overly roasted with piping hot milk. Scone had a nice crust on outside while soft and butter on inside. I saw others order breakfast sandwiches as well. The place is quite busy on a Sunday morning but had great seats inside and outside. If I lived in the area, I could easily see this as a place you can grab a coffee and sit by the window reading a good book or doing work. Overall - awesome spot! read more

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I really liked my coffee and they had an amazing selection of baked goods. They have a great outdoor patio, but with limited seating. read more

Krave Coffee - Outdoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good drip coffee and great scones. I had the medium roast and the orange chocolate scone. What more can I say? The staff were friendly and courteous. And the decor is lovely. Would come again to catch up with a friend. Lactose-free milk available for those intolerant. read more

Krave Coffee - Chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious iced latte with rich coffee taste, oat milk. Friendly barista and good social distancing practices.

The coffee is probably the best I've had in the area. I like that they have a covered patio and a full liquor selection, though From it I've only had a couple beers. I wouldn't have given them 5 stars regardless however they would have got 4 from me if it wasn't for the snooty service. I prefer Lion a couple blocks away. read more

A beautiful, bright and open concept space, complete with a patio overlooking St Clair West. The espresso was fine, but tasted slightly burnt for my taste. Krave did just open so let's give them some time to perfect their brew. The venue itself is worth visiting - its breathtakingly modern and refreshing compared to the otherwise regular-looking cafes on this strip. Free WIFI! read more

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Have had a couple of business meetings in the area recently that required me venturing up to St. Clair West and I needed to find a cute little coffee shop in the area. Low and behold, that place has everything: great coffee, free wifi, delicious pastries, outdoor seating and more. On my first visit, I had a chai latte with a raspberry crumble muffin. The chai was deliciously balanced between spicy and sweet. A great way to start the morning. Bonus: they use Sloane Fine Tea! I don't know if they outsource their pastries or make them in-house but the muffin was super tasty. The second time I visited, I sat at the communal table to do some work. Great vibe and lots of sunlight. I ordered this time around a Cold Brew and a ham & swiss croissant. The cold brew totally still had a kick to it, and did not taste watered down at all. They make it all in-house, which is nice. The croissant was a bit overcooked but nothing that made my visit unmemorable. Overall, a great place for work or for day-to-day visits. The only thing I would say that is kind of confusing is the bar area. When you first enter the cafe, you think the front bar is the cash and you actually have to keep walking bar (closer to the communal area). Don't be that guy trying to order where the espresso machine is. I did it the first time and looked like a fool. read more

Excellent spot to get your coffee fix. I had vanilla latte and it was delicious. In addition to coffee the also serve teas. read more

Krave Coffee - Vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Crazy crazy slow service. Takes over 10 minutes to make a latte. No sense of urgency or customer service here. Meh. Lovely atmosphere and asthetic though. read more

Nice atmosphere and decoration. I ordered a double shot cappuccino. The quality of the coffee is above the average. Might come back for a single shot or chai wala :) read more

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From outside, I had not been aware of Krave Coffee was a coffee shop. The entrance did not look like a coffee shop entrance. Inside was pretty large and they had nice outdoor seats. It was comfortable and many people were using the shop for their work space. Some people enjoyed chatting and had good time. There were many artists or writer type customers. The place was trendy. They served good quality coffee and baked goods. They served varieties of trendy latte or ice drinks. It was a relaxing place even though personally I did not feel relaxed. read more

There is plenty of good...but there is plenty of better...but I feel bad for saying that. I just moved into a beautiful, new apartment and wanted to check out the local coffee shops. I live near Bathurst and St. Clair for all you stalkers out there. More importantly so you get an idea of how many coffee chains are in the area and how it is rare to find a more local coffee shop. Don't get me wrong, I love Starbucks and Second Cup. But I love supporting local as well. My roommate suggested I try Krave out. I'd suggest you check it out too so don't take my 3/5 as a complete, "don't do it,' warning. Atmosphere/Environment - Smart. It's the first time I've seen, or noticed that a coffee shop has a section with music and one without. Genius! That way if you need to study, you have a somewhat quicker place. You still hear Michael Jackson, which isn't a bad thing may the King of Pop rest in peace. But it is quieter. I can't tell you how often I've walked into a coffee shop where the employees don't care how loud the music is for the customers. Also, the place has a nice, wood feel to it. It's cozy but still with plenty of tables to work. WiFi - Dodgy. And this is why I'm not writing my review of this place in there right now, but at a Starbucks down the street. I'm a multimedia expert so I did try all eleven things I could do to see if it was my computer...which is top of the line. So I knew it was theirs and the Barista told me people have said they had problems from time to time. They were worried about turning it off and cutting everyone else off of internet access temporarily. Notice to all coffee shops - If you don't have reliable wifi, you lose customers. That's it. And if you think it's me and not you...read above. But also, if Starbucks can get a secure connection, so can you. Please don't go cheap on your wifi. These days it is a make or break for a coffee shop. Drinks - I only ordered one, which was a badly created London Fog. BUT my roommate loves their coffee. So try it when you stop by. For the London Fog, they didn't keep the bags in the cup. More or less just poured hot water over the bags and took them out. Needless-to-say I am drinking more of it at Starbucks right now to get my caffeine boost. Food - N/A Didn't try it but they had some great, unique options I haven't seen before. If I'm dragged here in the future, I will try their special Oreo cookies. Washrooms - I was taught a long time ago that if you want to know how clean the staff is with handling your food and drinks, check out the cleanliness of the washrooms. These are very, very clean. So big props. Customer Service - Depending who you get, it could be very friendly or a bit stereotypical, blank-faced hipster. No offense to my hipster..no wait, some offense. Why is everything ironic? lol. jk. Conclusion: Try this place once like I did, but don't trust the internet. The place doesn't have the room for lounge and socialize with sit down and work. It's more a sit down and work place. There are seats and chairs, but it feels a bit 'workforce' atmosphere. Check it out and you'll see what I mean. But it still somehow manages to be cozy. read more

Great spot to work/study. The coffee is superb and the staff is pleasant. The pastry with the exception of the pecan tarts and spinach and avocado pastry is a bit on the dry side and the food options are limited. Otherwise it's my go to neighborhood spot to get work done and have a great cup of coffee! read more

Best coffee on St Clair. Super friendly staff, great coffee supplied by Sam James. Cookie and scone selection are really tasty. Also the soup from Krave juice is vegan and delicious, they ad a dollop of cashew butter to it! So good! Go here! read more

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I want to like Krave more than I do. The space is great for someone like me who sometimes likes to work in shared space, and I find the communal table has a quiet and considerate spirit. People are there to work. And there's a patio that gets afternoon sun; unfortunately, it looks over a parking lot, but at least there's a mural at the far end to break up all that beautiful concrete. The staff is friendly. No knock on them for their customer interaction. But... But... Two stars - because The Coffee. Somehow every type of coffee I've had there - I'm partial to espressos, cortados, and americanos - has only ever been adequate, and some of them were a lukewarm mess - not to mention the most expensive I've experienced on this strip of St Clair West. All the friendliness in the world can't make up for the incompetence of the person pulling your coffee. The coffee beans there are top-notch so I assume the staff is where it's gone wrong. When I can't finish a cortado - too milky, muddy, more like Tim Horton's coffee than a delicious espresso-based drink - then it's time to move on. read more

I was really pleased to see Krave make their mark in the neighbourhood Taking over from the ol Vietnamese Soup place would be a challenge as it was a landmark in the hood. Coffee is stellar (ordered in the past: cappuccino /Lattes )and liking the way the back part of the shop is set up for adhoc co-working. Had a few of the baked goods and no complaints on that side of the business. Its part of the up and coming scene here on St. Clair West. No issues with service other than to say I think it takes a couple of times for them to warm up to you - regulars are regulars for a reason. Warm and inviting place and see lot of folks right across the 512. read more

Currently my favorite coffee shop in Toronto. Service is always friendly and prompt. They have tons of seating, mostly outside on their cute wood patio. I usually get an unflavored latte and they're always delicious. Great espresso. Their baked goods look sinfully delicious but I have not yet indulged. It's certainly on my to-do list! read more

The St Clair West neighbourhood is flush with places to get a good coffee, but Krave sticks out at top from the bunch. Their Americano is excellent, and the best on the strip. Also, excellent patio on the side. read more

Great place to study or work. Very friendly staff. The food and drinks taste very good but are pricey. It is only outdoor seating which is limited. The tables do not get cleaned after every use so bring something to clean it. But overall great place to go to to get work and studying fine. It is very quiet outside as well. read more

I really hate to do this to a new small business, but in a day and age of more and more competition in the coffee shop industry...you need to up your game....Krave has not done this. I really really wanted to like this place. It's literally 10 seconds from where I live. It looks cute. Amazing patio. A new business to the Hillcrest community...what's not to like?!? My partner and I went in maybe a week after they opened looking for an iced coffee because it was sweltering outside. We thought the space was really cute, great decor, not busy but a couple people sitting enjoying their coffee. There was 1 girl working the counter and was making a drink. There was no client standing around so I'm not sure who it was even for..as all other clients had drinks. We stood and mulled over the menu...looking at the cookies and pastries..this went on for about a minute. She never said hi or even made eye contact. Then another client came in and went right up to her and said hi..they knew each other it seemed and started to chat. This went in for a minute or 2. Finally I said "excuse me can we order a drink"? She ignored us!!! Fucking ignored us!!! Appalled we just left. Again, she never even looked at us. Once out side , in all seriousness, I asked my partner if we died and hadn't noticed?!? As angry as I was I chalked it up to being its first week and perhaps the girl didn't have client service experience. I gave it another shot about 3 weeks later. This time it was busy, I stood in line for about 5-8 mins while the same girl chatted away with the couple ordering in front of me. Again, never made eye contact, no one said "we will be right with you", just chatted away like they were the only ones there. Even the guy making the drinks never acknowledged me. FINALLY I got to order a drink, and as I was ordering, in a very standard voice tone and volume she interrupted with a "what? What do you want"?? with total attitude. I placed my order again and she didn't even tell me a price just asked how I was paying. I answered with debit. "Cash only, debits out". At not one time before I placed the order was this message relayed. There was no signage. And I have now wasted 15 minutes for a freakin latte?!? I said nothing and left. She never apologized. Today, a beautiful Fall day, perfect for a walk with my dog and a nice cup of coffee...I thought why the hell..it's close..I need coffee..what are the chances it will be that bad. My mistake here was thinking that thought. It's like I willed this experience to happen. I walk in..one guy is behind the counter making a drink chatting with a client and there is one girl in front of me waiting at cash. We stand there for seriously 3-5 mins again not being acknowledged. Like how frigging hard is it to say "be right with you"? I can respect you're working alone if you respect your paying clients. Finally the same rude girl that works there saunters through the door and asked the client in front of me if she needs help. The lady had drink already but said it was too sweet.."so what? You want another one" the girl says to her. No , "I'm sorry can we get you something else"? Just complete attitude and full on rudeness. She tells her she will bring it out to her. Now, before I can even open my mouth..and again this girl STILL hasn't made eye contact...looks at the guy past me that was waiting for his drink and asks if he liked the chia he tried yesterday...he says yes and that's what he is getting...then proceeds to order some cookies and she fucking starts getting them for him!!!! Seriously?!? You are seriously going to help the guy that has already made an order but now wants to add on?!? The right thing to do here is say "I will get those for you once I help this client". Why should I be surprised. I then here the guy that works there tell her debit is down! WTF! I made a loud enough "are you kidding me"?!? Statement that the other client looked at me..but the employees just kept on working. Needless to say, I walked out and took my business to the incredibly delicious and friendly and helpful Mabel's across the street. Now, I may just seen like a grumpy person with super high expectations. I'm really not. I just want decent client service and to be treated like I exist. You're selling coffee...this should not be hard. I have been treated better at 7/11. Really. I have. You are trying to start a new business. Gain clientele. This is not a great start Krave. I hope for their sake they get their shit together because there are MANY options on this street for people to take their business to. Hell, the Starbucks down the road is better. Its sad to say I would rather support Starbucks then a local new business. read more

A great coffee shop with a decent selection of loose leaf teas. They even have roobios if you are pregnant and looking to avoid caffeine. This is a cute neighbourhood place where lots of people go to camp out at the tables and work. Staff is very friendly and make you feel very welcome. read more

Good coffee, friendly attentive staff and great seating. An example for some of the other coffee/food places in the area should aspire to reach. read more

Thank god Krave arrived on the St. Clair scene! The neighbourhood was sorely missing a beautiful, chic, hipster-but-not-obnoxious coffee shop with killer coffee and great service. Their patio is super sunny with a nice roof for some shade, and the wifi is fast. The friendly owner will learn your name ASAP and your order. A must visit! read more

Great spot to relax and enjoy a qualifier cup of coffee. I also dropped in on the new juice bar and was very impressed with the quality of fresh pressed juice. All in all a great spot for what ever your afternoon calls for. read more

This is my favourite cafe in the area especially since they have a nice puppy-friendly patio.