Tips: - This beverage place is inside Hee Kee Seafood…read moreRestaurant. Use the restaurant entrance to access it. - This business is on Fantuan. On Friday, I was meeting up with a couple of friends at Hee Kee Seafood Restaurant for lunch. I had parked my car in front of both Cotti Coffee and the eatery. I walked into the latter. There was a woman with her two kids. They were going to Cotti Coffee through the restaurant. They held the door open for me. I thanked them as we all entered the restaurant. I noticed the latest Cotti Coffee offering. It was the double coconut collection. I was hungry and needed lunch. However, double coconut was calling out my name. I was intrigued. Our table was near the Cotti Coffee stall that is between the corridor to the washrooms and the tanks with live fish, lobster, and more. It's brilliant having a beverage place inside a restaurant. One of my friends and I are huge beverage people. We both got drinks after our meal to get us through the rest of the day. We were the only folks dining at the restaurant. It was fairly steady business at Cotti Coffee. My guess is that things get busier at the restaurant for dinner. Maybe folks getting a drink may want to do takeout. I would after dining at this restaurant! We both placed our orders online. My friend went first, as she had to go to work. She got a large iced stardust oat latte, which looked amazing. It had jelly in it. She told me later on that the coffee was strong, but she enjoyed this drink. If I had her drink, I'd probably not sleep for a full day. Before I left, I ordered a large iced strawberry matcha coco latte. There was the option to not add any sugar, which I chose. Fantuan gave me a pickup time of twenty minutes, which seemed excessive. The woman behind the counter was taking a breather. I decided to use the women's washroom and return to see if my order was ready. I got word that my order was ready in under ten minutes. Much better! I headed to the counter and matched the last three digits of my order with the receipt on the table next to my drink. I thanked the woman and grabbed my drink, thinking that it was in a sippy cup. She asked if I wanted a straw. I needed one, as it wasn't the type of drink that you could drink without one. Thank goodness my hearing is decent! The straw was a paper one and extremely sturdy. I poked it through the lid, stirred my drink, and had a sip. This drink was excellent. It had bits of strawberry in it. The matcha was smooth. The coconut beverage added a creaminess that I enjoyed. It was iced and delicious. On Fantuan, the regular size was discounted by 30%. I upgraded to a large, which came up to $6. Not too shabby! I'd come back and get more drinks. I like that it's a part of the restaurant. I can see myself getting takeout at the restaurant and a drink from Cotti Coffee. (364)

Another coffee option in the busy Midland food plaza. Cotti Coffee is finally open in the More Fish…read moreRestaurant. I must say that it's an odd place to open a coffee shop... You won't get to smell much coffee but rather the other savoury dishes that they serve at the restaurant. It's slightly off putting but if you're getting stuff to go it's fine. You can order ahead but need to have an account set up first. I got their Coco Cotti and it tastes good. I recommend making it half sweet cause it can be a little too sweet otherwise.

I was really happy to discover this coffee shop in the Old Kingston Road area…read more The shop itself has a beautiful interior, making it a great place to work, relax or catch up with a friend. Service was quick and friendly, and there were plenty of interesting drink options to choose from. On this visit, I ordered the matcha latte with coconut water and the brown sugar shaken espresso. Both were excellent. I was a bit skeptical about the matcha with coconut water, but it completely won me over. It was light, refreshing, and surprisingly well balanced, a unique twist that really worked. The brown sugar shaken espresso was equally enjoyable, with a smooth coffee flavour and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, I don't have any complaints. Between the beautiful space, great drinks, and efficient service, this coffee shop is exactly what the area needed. I'll definitely be back and hope it becomes a neighborhood staple.

Creek Coffee & Co. is a nice, cozy shop for the community at the end of Kingston Road, and I came…read morehere with my girlfriend to get some work done on a Sunday afternoon. While I really enjoyed the overall clean & cozy environment, the beverages were mediocre at best but extremely overpriced. The average latte I ordered was around nine dollars--this is not a sustainable price. The service was friendly. I will likely not come back because of the price.

Edill's Coffee House was really good overall. Prices are fair and the value is solid for what you…read moreget. Customer service was very good staff were friendly and everything was handled smoothly. I like that they serve brunch as well, so it works for more than just coffee. It's a good spot to go with friends or to sit and work/study. They also have a computer station with a free computer available, which is a nice extra if you need it.

I LOVED the chicken wrap, OOOOMG the proportions were just right, spice level was a nice kick, but…read morewow it all came together so divinely. I'm actually GASSED. The ech fries had a complex and amazing taste profile! The fries were a stellar snack. That wrap was a lovely lunch on this -24 day Biggest Shout-out to the biscoff crème brûlée latte I had (pink cup)! It was sweet but I could really taste the crème brûlée and salted caramel drizzle! Staff was good at checking the drinks when I had questions. The vibes here are casual chic, you can show up in sweats but you still feel pretty. Love it here. Def get their chicken wrap!!

Raisu Shima is a brand new minimalist Japanese takeout café specializing in Japanese bentos, teas,…read moreJapanese soda, bento rice, sandos, lattes, snacks, cute Hello Kitty and Kirby character desserts. Cute Japanese anime decorations and Jellycat dolls. Their drinks are made from scratch and very delicious tasting. They are pet friendly too!

My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding down…read more Last Friday, I was in the area to pick up some snacks at Wai Tack Kee in preparation for lunar new year. After fetching my order, I needed to find a Tim Hortons to get a special donut that was only available last weekend. I did a quick search and there was a Timmy's two blocks away. Sweet! I drove over to this Timmy's. It's a combo store with Wendy's. Here's proof that I am more of a Wendy's person than a Timmy's one. I went through the Wendy's drive-thru. It is such a habit. It was my first time driving right through it without placing an order. For a second, I thought about getting a Frosty, but I wasn't feeling it. I drove around the block and hit the proper Timmy's drive-thru. It was definitely a longer wait here than Wendy's. When it was my turn to order, I got a woman who seemed rather hasty. When I finally said that I wanted to get a #chooseToInclude donut, I got this exchange: "The sprinkle donut? Sure," she said. "Is that what the #chooseToInclude is also called? A sprinkle donut?" From what I saw in the graphic, half of the donut had sprinkles on it. I then heard a male colleague correct her and reassure me that my order was for this special donut. It's not the first time that I end up sounding brainy because a Timmy's employee doesn't know what's on the menu. If I came here just for an ordinary sprinkle donut, I'd be bummed out. I normally don't hit Timmy's for a donut. The whole reason why I wanted this donut was that all proceeds from its sale were going to Special Olympics Canada. I wanted to support it. I got to the window and had my Tim rewards barcode scanned from my phone. I paid with a debit card. I then got my donut. I thanked the woman, who didn't say a thing, and I headed home. I had my donut when I got home. The #chooseToInclude donut is a chocolate ring donut with white fondant, coloured sprinkles, and whipped topping. I do like Timmy's special donuts. This one was delightful. It had a bit of sweetness. I didn't crash from a sugar or carb high an hour later. It was so good for $1.69 before tax. I have a streak that continues where I don't get the warmest, most knowledgeable Timmy's employee at a drive-thru in the GTA. It's the main reason why I am not a regular. This Timmy's was fine. Not horrible. Not the best. Fine. (55)

It's a Tim Horton, this one is always busy and the line goes onto the street. Decent service…read morealways get the farmers wrap for breakfast. Food quality is going down hill over the years I find. Decent value though.

We happened upon this little coffee place while in the area for lunch. Located in Langham Square,…read morethe space is bright and airy with a small seating area at the front and along the wall. Menu is all items coffee and matcha based with a limited selection of non coffee items. There is also a selection of baked goods (croffles, butter mochi and canele). They were having a special promo on flavoured lattes and Americanos (buy 1 get 50% off the second) so we settled on Strawberry Matcha. Flavour of the matcha is very good. The strawberry base was a puree that did not come across too sweet or fake. Prices are comparable to what you would find in similar places. Very nice. A solid 4.5! We would come back when in the area.

Overall rating 4.4/5 (rounded up)…read more Haven't been back to this cafe in a while, and I forgot how much I enjoy their drinks! Their coffee/espresso is solid here (Hatch beans!), so you know you're getting a good drink. I went for their sea salt cheese foam latte (iced), which was a perfect blend of espresso, milk, & slightly sweet, salty, creamy foam. I also appreciate how there is some seating available (high top table by the front windows, bench seating along one side of the store). It's not the best cafe if you want to work or have a long chat, but it's nice that there's the option to sit and relax instead of just taking your drink to go. I wish the prices of their speciality drinks were slightly less expensive though, because $8 for an iced drink (while delicious & pretty) is a lot to spend.

Tip: The watermelon juice is yummy and refreshing…read more A few Saturdays ago, I had lunch at Malvern Town Centre's food court. I ordered a combo that required more than a canned Diet Coke. I needed another drink. I walked away from the food court and found Real Fruit Bubble Tea. Perfect! I looked at the menu while waiting in line. There was a person ahead of me. I love real watermelon that's pulverized into juice. I saw whole watermelons at the back of this store. Yes, please! When it was my turn to approach the counter, I got the nicest young man who guided me through the drink ordering process. I got a medium watermelon juice with mixed coconut jelly. It was cool looking at all the jelly flavours. The strawberry and green apple jellies looked good, too. Next time! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and paid. Done! It didn't take long for my drink to be made. The place had pre-cubed watermelon chunks and plopped them into the blender. Nice! I thanked the man who handed my drink to me. I got a paper straw and read the instructions on how to poke it through the drink's seal. The downside is that folks take a straw, unwrap it, and leave the wrapper on the table. I don't get it when there's a garbage steps away. I loved this drink. It was delicious. It was cold and naturally sweet. The mixed coconut jelly also added some sweetness, but it wasn't disgustingly sweet. I look forward to returning for more yummy drinks. It's a good store. (340)

The most below average cup of bubble tea I've ever had. Due to the current situation, I decided to…read moresplurge on an overpriced cup of bbt (delivery service fees) because my cravings were at an all time high being under social isolation. They now offer delivery services via Uber Eats and I was quick to hop on that offer because I'm a GTA east ender and there aren't any other bbt delivery options within the radius. I ordered a medium sized honey milk green tea with tapioca. The tea itself was fine, but the 2 stars lies entirely in the quality of tapioca I received... because what's bbt without the tapioca? It tasted like day old tapioca or tapioca leftover from the bottom of the pot. Extremely disappointing. Most of the pearls were some sort of broken up and really soft... but not the good kind of soft. You can kind of see in the picture but I wasn't given a good ratio of tapioca either.. it wasn't just bad, but it was also stingy. The silver lining is that it helped end my bbt craving because it was that much of a letdown. Mind you, I've ordered from other RFBT locations a lot in the past and I didn't have any complaints. This was my first time at this location... any bbt place that has bad tapioca is an automatic no from me.

Tip: Earn Tims rewards with every purchase. You can redeem your points towards food and drink…read more Last Friday was National Donut Day. Tim Hortons had a deal where you could get a donut for $1 with a purchase of a hot or iced coffee. I know that other donut joints offer a free donut to mark this day. Frankly, I avoid such promotions. Lining up and dealing with crowds, especially after a rather trying workweek, isn't exactly what I call fun. I'm good shelling out for a donut. Getting a deal is also great! This Tim Hortons is a combo store with Burger King. Nope, it's not a typo. This Burger King used to be a Wendy's. I have fond memories coming here for lunch with colleagues when I worked in Scarborough. Sadly, it didn't survive. However, BK is doing OK here. After fetching dinner from BK, I parked my car, took our my Timmy's app, and placed my order for these items: - Medium iced coffee - Honey crueller Sadly, the toasted coconut donut wasn't eligible for this deal. Thankfully, this place makes this fine donut variety. I paid for my order with my Tims gift card. I then hit the drive-thru. To get to it, I had to pass by the BK drive-thru with folks exiting it. It's probably the most dangerous part of this combo store's setup. Drive carefully. I got the most cheerful male voice on the other end. I let him know that I had an order under my name. He found it and said that I could drive on up to the pickup window. It was cool approaching the window, as it allowed me to get the best view of this combo store's entrance. I hadn't seen it in over a decade. It was my first time hitting the drive-thru. The friendly male staffer handed my iced coffee and bag with my honey crueller to me. I thanked him, safety put away my goodies before I drove home. I enjoyed my iced coffee. It's one of the few coffee drinks that I like, probably because it's creamy and cold. I had my honey crueller when I got home. I love this donut so much. It's airy and slightly sweet. Yum! It was nice dropping by this Timmy's. I'd return to try more items off the menu. (248)

First time going to a Tim's where I was asked to pick up food on one side of the restaurant and…read moredrinks on the other side. It felt very disorganized. They even forgot to give me the donut that came with my order. After gathering my sandwiches and drinks, I had to walk back and asked them to give me my donut. I've been to so many different Tim's and I've never experienced something like this before.

I dropped by to pick up some sweets for a party. It's located in a small nondescript strip mall. My…read more3 year old picked out some cute cookies, some of which were Pokémon-themed. She also picked up a small strawberry cheesecake. I did not go into the store, so I cannot speak about that. The cookies were a hit with the kids and the cheesecake was yummy. It was not too sweet and had just the right amount of tang. Fairly light, but still very flavorful. Pricing I thought was a little on the pricey side. It was. $103 for the small cake and 7 cookies. I guess that's probably average, but coming from a smaller town, it's more than I expected. Still happy to support small businesses.

High tea was delicious, the staff dressed up as anime characters which was cool, great service…read more and just had a blast. they used Rumi cup noodles, added a perfectly slightly runny delicious egg . sweets of course done well, its called Oishii sweets Details! It was awesome. Highly recommended. 9.5/10