It's really what a neighborhood cafe should be. Feels like a pub, it's got character, it's got…read moregood coffee. This is what most cafes in the city used to be like and maybe it's nostalgia for me, or that I'm in New York frequently and we're don't have the number of coffee houses like they do. Think Central Perk on Friends except on the Danforth.

We came here for nostalgia. I used to live in the area when The Only first opened. I remember…read morethinking they would do well. Shortly after, I left the Danforth, and, eventually Toronto. But The Only kept coming up in reminisces and we'd check if it was still around, and it was. Today we made it back, and wow, they have done really well. I'm sitting in the cafe part of The Only, and it's fabulous; eclectic and artsy and unpretentious with great coffee, baked goods and nice staff. The original space I would have a beer in years ago is closed. So we'll have to come back another time for a beer. In the meantime I'm listening to animated chatter and a great music as I sip my coffee and enjoy looking around this interesting space.

Clean. Unique decor and music, pleasant staff, great banana bread, and phenomenal Americano. Wifi:…read morebonus! Had my laptop and got lots of work done.

Great coffee & selection. I love it. It's all sourced from Ethiopia. Great place to support.read more

I used to go here often, but stopped because they don't take cash. It's their decision, of course,…read morebut there should be a sign in the window that says "Contactless Only" or something like that. Otherwise, people waste their time going in, ordering, and then finding out that they don't take cash. It's annoying.

I do "Trust The Barista" ($12), especially the one at Pilot Coffee Roasters…read more The Opening hour here is a little awkward. If you are working some regular office hour (9-5 M-F), you might never able to come to experience the Tasting Bar unless it is your day off. But I tell you, it is well worth it if you are an avid coffee lover. Of course you can also just order what you like off the menu. Pour over, Chemex, Espresso, Cold Brew. Talk to the nice barista if you are not sure what to order. But if you have time, I definitely recommend the tasting menu. 3 different roasts with 3 different brewing methods. BTW, I have always been a Tre Aro and Crafted fans so I really enjoyed my experience here. Maybe one day I can do some coffee cupping here. The aroma of roast coffee beans on site is just so intoxicating.

Inside is so charming! The staff is prompt and friendly and best of all the coffee is fantastic. If…read moreI lived in Toronto I'd be here every morning !

I come here maybe once a month for the past two years and it is always so cozy. The food is yummy…read moreand the coffee and tea are great. But what makes a difference is the great staff and customer service. Very friendly. very helpful. It's easy to see why so many customers read books or do their work here. It's comfortable, warm, cozy, and relaxing. It's cleaned well. The bathrooms are clean. Floors, and tables too. Sitting inside feels like you're unbothered and welcomed. Plus the friendly staff even bring you your food once it's heated up to your table. Even now as I write this I see the owner mopping the floors from the salty slush people brought in. Great place to have a coffee.

This neighbourhood cafe has so much potential. Great space and location. However, my visit here was…read morepretty disappointing. I had a London Fog, they use Sloane tea ("heavenly cream" flavour, a classic) but they fill the cup half way with hot water and then just add a bit of steamed milk and vanilla syrup. I thought that was so weird, as it should be just the tea bag, steamed milk, and vanilla syrup. It tasted watered down. I also had a croissant and it was so bad, it was almost inedible. Judging by the way they were stacked up like sardines in the display case, I think they are bought from somewhere else and certainly not made in house. It was too dry and lacking the inner chewiness, yet also not flaky or crips on the outside. Instead it was kinda stale. It looked like those ones that come in big boxes at grocery store. Very disappointing. The only good thing is that their street side patio is really nice in the summer. There are ample muskoka chairs with side tables and a bowl of clean water for the dogs. On a weekend morning, there are lots of regulars here and people are very friendly. However, for quality espresso drinks and fresh baked goods, Supernova Coffee up the street is significantly better (and also has a cute patio area).

I had a very good iced honey latte from here, and the customer service is great. It's a good hang…read morehere also, I recommend it when you are in Danforth area

The ambiance was quite calm the two times I've gone here. A…read moresmall amount of chatter from other customers one time, but not necessarily loud. The cafe is pretty small on the inside, a few floating bar seats near the front window, a couple cushioned chairs/ benches and a few tables with chairs near the front door and counter. Seating was all fairly close to each other. Although, there is a good amount of sitting area on the outside. The cashiers are friendly and the baristas know how to make good lattes, that's for sure. I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu, and get another coffee drink!

This is a great cafe on the Danforth offering standard espresso based drinks and pastries…read more The standout for me here was the scones, super buttery and flavourful.

Super lovely neighborhood spot with a genuine community vibe--and easily one of the best breakfast…read morecroissants we've had in a while. We tried the egg & cream cheese and the ham & Swiss, and wow... insanely buttery, perfectly flaky on the outside, and soft on the inside. This was definitely due to everything being made fresh in-house. When we ordered, we caught a glimpse of trays of butter-loaded croissants at the back, ready to go into the oven. My partner straight up said it was the best croissant she's ever had--so that says a lot. Drinks held up too. The strawberry latte was super refreshing, with a tangy syrup that paired really nicely with the espresso. My dirty chai was solid, though I was a bit bummed they didn't have stovetop chai--it just hits different. I liked how they host local artists' works & shows too. It's a very intimate & community driven cafe.

Amazing cafe it saved my life after Toronto kicked my ass. The vanilla latte was made with love,…read moretasted exactly like it's supposed to didn't have to add anything into it. My sister tried the toasted marshmallow for an iced latte it was delicious. We had 2 ham and cheese croissants very good. Super cute vibe in here well decorated friendly staff 10/10 Music is so good, exactly what i needed my ears to hear.

This is one of my most favourite cafe in Toronto. There are many seats and the place is spacious. I…read morecan relax and enjoy two cups of latte. You don't feel rushed. The barista is very kind. Their prices are very reasonable and they have varieties of coffee and tea.

I love to support local coffee shops and I am glad they opened in my neighbourhood. Their coffee is…read morealways consistent.gotta love Pilot Coffee for that as they use that. The interiors are very cool as they also have art gallery frames throughout the store which makes the shop look much nicer. The baked goods are it's best.. the family run business makes sure that all their goods are fresh and made with love for customers. Also a reminder that this is a cash only coffee shop. Already been here a few times and just love sitting here and working

The latte is excellent and I want to try all of the baked goods. Nice ambiance to hang out.read more

Food/Drinks: This was our first time in Toronto, and for the first day being there for breakfast,…read morewe decided to stop by this spot. They had such a delicious and massive variety of breads, pastries, and croissants! I got myself a delicious croissant and a coffee, and it was perfect to start my morning! Location: This location is directly ona main street in Toronto. This place is definitely a casual spot to grab and go, or you can sit there as well. Regarding parking, I'm not sure how that works because our hotel was within walking distance, and we decided to walk directly from our hotel, which wasn't far at all. Service: If I could give this place a five-star simply because of the service, I would. As I was taking pictures of the pastries, just being a tourist...you can actually see the man in the background who was so friendly and honestly made us smile with his smile. Unfortunately, I don't recall his name, but he was so kind and helped us out, and it really was just the perfect start to our day.

This Rooster Coffee House is a snazzy little joint with a vintage, organic cafe atmosphere…read more Neighbors trickle in for drinks, snacks and conversation in charming surroundings. I miss the original baristas who graced the shop when it first opened. It's great to know that many of them have gone on to open up cafes of their own. There are more than a few Rooster Coffee shops floating around out there. A similar named cafe called Rooster's Coffeehouse was established at Carlton University in Ottawa and has been around since 1960. Not to be confused with Rooster Coffee, a gorgeous cafe-roaster, located in Maribor, Slovenia.

a homey cafe next to riverdale park with friendly staff and an expansive selection of treats…read more although i didn't purchase coffee, we shot our shot with one of the ice cream sandwiches that were made by a home baker. i think this cookie sandwich warrants an entire dissertation on how divine it tasted and this is not an overstatement. i wasn't even going to review this place because i didn't get any beverage or baked good, but if there is anything you should try at rooster coffee house, please try the confetti cookie ice cream sandwich. i'm not sure if these are sold in the downtown core location, but i highly recommend nabbing one if you have the chance. if i had come by earlier in the day, i would have loved to enjoy this with a hot latte or matcha. the sweetness, texture, hint of salt in the cookie and lightness of the ice cream paired together in shocking harmony that was almost transcendent for me. please just get the damn cookie sandwich, thank you. also, i need this recipe if it's not a secret