This is my favourite cafe - I've been here on multiple occasions and every time has been a great experience! There is a good selection of drink and menu items. I've tried the Truffle Mushroom Croissant (would highly recommend - so good!), Montreal smoked meat croissant, Black forest ham croissant, and lobster bisque - all of which have been delicious and very tasty. Most of their dishes come with a salad where you can choose a dressing (yuzu is my favourite!) and some come with an additional side which varies from day to day (I've had assorted fruits, mashed potatoes). Their loose leaf teas come in little pots with mini pitchers of honey or milk for you to mix as you like (so cute! - the Spadina blend was very nice) and the vanilla ice cream coffee is a good choice if you'd like a cool drink (it also came with a biscuit). Although it is more on the expensive side (~$10 - $13 for a sandwich, ~$5 for a drink) and the portions aren't very large, I have yet to be disappointed by any menu item. The presentation, decor, and atmosphere have really made my experiences here outstanding and the service has always been very friendly and attentive! I have yet to try the dessert options which I will definitely be back for at some point. read more

Light Cafe - Truffle mushroom croissant (very tasty!), Spadina blend loose leaf tea to the side. - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here a couple times with my friends to try different items on the menu. The black sesame waffle is by far one of my favourite items on the menu. Their truffle mushroom croissant was also really good and a must try! Their hot mixed fruit tea is also really good (not the cold one as much). I think the matcha waffle was a bit underwhelming and their items were a bit pricy. read more

Light Cafe - Black sesame waffles - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have walked by this place a few times and always wanted to try it out. Finally had a change to try it out this past weekend. I ordered the lobster bisque combo and my friend ordered philly cheese steak croissant. Lobster bisque combo: tasted alright but I find it kind of bland. Food came lukewarm which I was kind of disappointed. Salad was the best out of everything. Philly cheese streak croissant: I took a bite of my friends food, it was nothing special. My friend said it wasn't bad but she probably won't order it again. I'm kind of disappointed with their food, doesn't taste as good as it looked. I will probably go again to try their drinks but don't think I will order food from them again. There are other better restaurants on that street if you are looking for yummy food. read more

Light Cafe - Philly cheese steak croissant - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ordered this off Uber eats Lobster bisque - watery. Zero lobster, had lots of red pepper??? Gross. Lobster risotto - I think they poured the soup onto some rice. Disgusting. And $18. Rip off. Lobster roll - mediocre and the bread was hard Pulled pork baked potato I didn't try but boyfriend said it was good. It was $70.00 for these items and NOT worth it read more

Everything is so beautiful. Large menu and filling meals. They definitely present their dishes through your eyes first. If you weren't a food photographer to begin with, this is the place to get you started! The only downside I have here is ONLY accepts cash. read more

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This was my first time visiting here and I've heard a lot of times about this cafe from my friends. The place is really cozy and pleasant. It's a really good place for brunches or quick bites. We ordered mango waffle, s'mores cocoa and cotton candy coffee which was super super good. The waffle was extremely tasty loaded with mango pieces and ice cream. Even the staff was really polite. It's good for groups as well. They have quiet good space for big rush and it's not a noisy place at all. 10/10 service. read more

I'll be honest, I went here for dinner thinking I would starve since I missed lunch, was starving, and the servings looked small. However, I could barely make it through my giant mango waffle and sesame milkshake. I really loved the waffle and it looked so decadent. The drink was just okay. I am a fan of black sesame but it just wasn't that creamy. My meal was also so large but my friend's didn't seem to be (had a avocado toast). I would go back for the black sesame waffle. read more

Light Cafe - Mango waffle - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great spot for a late lunch or afternoon tea with the girls. Bright open cafe with efficient service, mouth watering waffles, and perfect tea/coffee pairings. read more

Light Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The place has stunning decor for a café! The ambience was great and the service from the waiters/waitresses was amazing as well. I ordered the chicken salad and it was very tasty. My favorite part about it was the sesame dressing that had smoky flavors. I wasn't too fond of the chicken as it gave off a slight smell but i'm picky about that in general. The creme brûlée latte was very tasty as well but i believe the waiter brought it a bit late because it wasn't warm. Overall i recommend for a visit! read more

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This place is so adorable!!!!!! The decor is every instagrammers' dream - marble, greenery, cute lights and perfectly plated dishes and drinks. I must say the place is super popular so you may need to wait for seats. The menu is quite extensive with various drinks (slushes, lattes, au laits, fruit teas, coffee, etc ), desserts (waffles, crepes, mille feuille, cakes, etc) and also savoury items such as sandwiches, salads and soup. The servers were all super nice and helpful with recommendations. We ordered the tiramisu latte, matcha au lait and the strawberry waffle. Everything was nicely presented and added to the experience. I appreciate the fact that they have put in a lot of effort over everything that they serve. The strawberry waffle had a generous amount of strawberries and ice cream. The kitchen is open concept so you can peer in to see what everyone is up to! Overall, we will be back to this cute cafe and looking forward to trying the savoury items next time for lunch. read more

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Comfy atmosphere, and food was tasty! Ordered the duck breast salad with yuzu dressing and the wasabi chicken sandwich. Both were delicious, although service was a bit slow. The iced coffee was strong (which is good), and came in a cute serving tray with coffee-bean shaped ice cubes. I hope they can keep their living plant wall alive, it's interesting to look at while waiting on your order. Menus were nicely designed, which I appreciate! BONUS: Snag a window seat and watch as the people lining up at the ice cream shop next door look miserable in the heat. It's unfortunate that they accept only cash, which is rather ridiculous in this day and age. Had to pay fees at the ATM, since I don't THINK I saw a visible sign on the front door to warn me in advance... Either way, had a good lunch, and left feeling pretty full and happy! Will probably be back to try their dessert. read more

Light offers amazing décor and picturesque food. They have a very clean aesthetic, with matching chandeliers, flooring and a green wall along one side of the café. The food, is likewise, very aesthetically pleasing - the cotton candy coffee (around $5) is served on a tray with milk jars and the drinks have layered fruit ($4-7). The quality of the food isn't particularly striking, but the style is. Overall, it's a great place to catch up with a friend or read a book - just remember to bring cash, because they won't accept debit or credit! read more

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Good Taiwanese food with a French twist. Had the truffle mushroom croissant sandwich and a mango slush. Slush was a bit icey, not as smooth as I would have liked. Sandwich was messy to eat but really delicious. Fruit cup that accompanied the sandwich would have been nice except I found a short hair inside the cup. Overall, I would come again just for the sandwich but will be inspecting my food before I injest it. read more

I had the truffle mushroom croissant and it was so delicious. Cash only place! They have an atm but it didn't work on my American credit cards so I had to find another atm. I went on a Wednesday evening and it was only have full with some people on their laptops as if it were a coffee shop. read more

Food was good, cafe aesthetic was pretty. Enjoyed it, but isn't a place that I would go back to again and again.

We had mango ice cream waffle and some drinks, it was pretty good. Definitely recommend it. All the drinks were presented very tastefully.

This place is the perfect place for insta lovers or food bloggers and if ur Feeling boujee a regular coffee will be great too! the place is ACTUALLY lit. There is something for everyone. U have pizza with a salad on the side or waffles with a scoop of choclate ice cream on the top. This place has amazing teas!!! The vanilla and milk tea are the best. The items are priced a bit high but totally worth it. They also have cheesecake which tastes heavenly. Overall, if ur going a casual date with a friend or an actual date at 4 or 5 pm then this is the perfect place read more

The reason why I gave it 3 stars because, the waitress gave us unclean water, there were food straps or something in both of our cups. Which who knew what was inside. Service was okay, took a while for the food to arrive though. read more

First time in Toronto and boy, does it remind me of little HongKong. Not only does this cute little cafe remind me of it, the exceptionally nice customer service brings back memories. I loved how the menu looked, it was eye-catching and the actual plating looked like how it does on the menu (you'd be surprised how different the menu vs actual food would look like @ other places). I had their cotton candy coffee and it was less than $5 USD! If this cafe was in the states, it would've easily been $7.95 or something like that. The concept was adorable but I wish the coffee didn't taste so burnt. That was a bummer. Peach ice tea was yummy and I love how they put so much thought into it with the visual display. Their duck salad was amazing as well; pairing with the sesame dressing you'll be very pleased. Also tried their Mexican potato. UGH, I wish I didn't end up getting only the half portion. GET THE WHOLE THING, you won't regret it! read more

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This place is amazing! I went to see what all the talk was about and found that the place looked stunning! It was very clean and picturesque. The service was incredible: the server was polite, kind, knowledgeable, and informed us of when the food would come. The food arrived sooner than the time given. He also informed us of a cash only payment, but that they also had an atm inside the location: very accommodating! food tasted delicious. Their tea sweetener is so great! The thing that struck 5/5 for me was the music. The playlist had the best songs for the place imo and they were all in my favourite genre. It really brought the whole experience to a higher level. If someone knows the artist for the Spotify playlist "Paris In the Rain" (aired March 14 noon), please let me know! I would love to follow it read more

Second visit to this establishment and a few things have changed. They are cash only now and they do not mention it until you have ordered. They have an ATM machine in the back but of course you will get hit with a higher transaction fee. And the quality of food has gone way down. The truffle mushroom croissant is not nearly as flavourable as it used to be and the side dish that they added is uncooked potatoes which is inedible and quite disgusting actually. The service is prompt but really if the food is awful why bother going to this place at all. Just too bad as this is a pretty establishment. read more

Ordered the BLT croissant, came with small salad and fruit salad. Super good will order again.

Cute place to chill with friends, ordered the creme brûlée and was pretty good. Taking a star off because it's cash only and a little inconvenient. read more

Light Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The interior is comfy + modern and insta-worthy. I tried the cotton candy coffee and the charcoal black sesame waffles and both were underwhelming. The coffee, lukewarm and bland. The waffles? Hard. I suspect the waffles were pre-made and were left out too long causing it to dry out. I bit into it and got a little cut inside the roof of my mouth.. yup. I haven't tried the brunch menu but maybe I'll come back if I'm around the area. Not worth the hype imo. read more

Ordered the chicken terriyaki salad. The chicken tastes like plastic. Not pure grilled chicken at all. Reminds me of Tim Horton's fake chicken. Had to throw it out actually and added my own protein. Will stick to places like IQ that actually serve good pure chicken. vegetable soup is alright I'll give it that. read more

Light Cafe is a lovely cafe on Baldwin st. This place is always packed for good reasons. They serve variety of cool food and dessert. The decor is nice and modern and the staff working there are friendly. The truffle mushroom croissant is very good and the smoked salmon salad was not bad. Will def be back to check out their dessert next time read more

Love the Earl Grey rose latte and the grapefruit soda!! MUST try the choco-banana mille feuille so nice and light with the caramelized banana!! Perfect dessert after the meal! read more

This Taiwanese Cafe is a great place to get brunch, tea and dessert. Came here for a birthday date and it was great - the space was clean, well lit, spacious, aesthetically pleasing. Service was friendly and kind. We ordered crepes and tea, both of which were delicious. Everything was presented in a very pleasing and contemporary way - details were definitely taken care of ; from garnish to plating and utensils. read more

They've changed. Last summer when I first went there they were much better. The salads were perfectly dressed and I loved the Yuzu dressing. The food was delicious, especially the truffle mushroom croissant and the Lobster Bisque. When I dropped by yesterday everything was too sour, including the croissant and the salad. They had run out of the Lobster Bisque so I had the soup of the day instead. It was more watery than a porridge. I'm disappointed and hope that they'll pick up their game again. They were so good... read more

Does not accept credit card and does 1:1 conversion rate with USD when conversion rate is 1.34. Walked out of the place feeling really disappointed. read more

I went there to get an Americano to go. It took 20 minutes tasted mediocre and came in a small cup. The staff were not particularly rude or polite. read more

I literally stumbled upon this while eating at the Arctic Bites next door. I happen to stare in and they had this cotton candy on top of a coffee cup contraption. I had to go in. Going in with a group of friends, I got to sample a little of everything on the menu. The infamous cotton candy coffee, the staple Light cafe special, the caramel Macchiatto, and my order--the peach tea (hot). Couple of notes: these are definitely quality coffee roasts. I like my coffee bold, and this definitely delivered. The caramel Macchiatto does not taste like your usual Starbucks Macchiatto...it's BETTER. And that's an understatement... but then again, Starbucks Coffee really isn't anything special and shouldn't be your coffee standard. There was a quality fluffiness to the Macchiatto. The cotton candy coffee is overrated... not sure what the aesthetic is besides the sugar rim left behind. I enjoyed my peach tea.... just the perfect hint of sweetness. Overall, the prices are reasonable and surprisingly not an arm and a leg for good coffee and great ambience. Plus no laptops and WiFi hoarders! read more

Light Cafe - Peach tea - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice new spot on the Baldwin strip. Came with some coworker's and had a soup and sandwich. I had he mushroom soup if the day. It was good and size was good too. I got the Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a croissant. It was nice but a bit messy the cheese gets drippy. We shared a waffle dessert that was good too. Would be better value if they had a soup and sandwich combo in the menu as I had to order separately. Nice decor too. read more

Nice place to chat with friends. The menu is really well designed. The food there is like home-made, especially croissant sandwiches. We ordered a mochi-waffle. This is not my first time to have such stuff, however, it is not well mixed before bake and somehow too hard. The baked potato is too soft and watery. The favourite part is the yuzu dressing on the smoke duck breast salad. Besides, we are satisfied with coffees and drinks. read more

Light Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The service was good! Loved the mushroom croissant and refreshing peach tea! A perfect place to relax and chill! plus, the waters and waitresses were pretty hot! read more

Very chill environment. Nice place to stop by and get some light snack.

I made a reservation on yelp a week ago and was confirmed that my table is booked for 7 people. When my group arrived there they said we were not on the list and that they never take reservations through yelp. I showed the staff the confirmation email and he recognized that it was their manager who replied me. There was nothing they could do and our group waited 40 mins for the table. The staff were very friendly and the food was alright. Maybe it was the weekend but it feel as though they were a bit under staffed. I liked everything on their menu and I really want to like this place. But the screw up just disappoints me. read more

It's a pretty cute cafe but the only annoying thing is that it's cash only and ya girl never has cash so it's stress. But atmosphere is pretty AMAZIN read more

Modern decor and super friendly staff. Tried the truffle mushroom croissant, and it was delicious! Will definitely come back to try the rest of their menu. read more

If I can put zero star I probably would. Waited 40 min for a chicken sandwiches with side salad. Side salad are those that you pour out from a grocery store bought salad mix. Chicken sandwiches has tiny pieces of chicken meat that are attached to the soft bone. Pretty much you are chewing on soft bone, if you are eating it at all. Waited 50 min for a baked potato. Not bad actually has an egg and some pieces of bacon on it, only costs you 10 bucks. Didn't have time to try the dresser nor the coffee, cuz we waited one solid hour from sitting down to when our food arrived. read more