I visited Trafiq for Nomsmag Cherry blossom festival limited item…read more What we got: Strawberry Jasmine Tea Horchata Fragrant jasmine tea horchata steeped with real strawberry, poured over ice. Floral and fruity with a clean, honeyed finish. Kinako Cherry Cheese Swiss Roll Light sponge cake rolled with tangy cherry compote and smooth cream cheese, dusted with nutty roasted kinako soybean powder. Matcha-Berry Opera Cake Thin layers of matcha joconde sponge, berry ganache, and matcha buttercream stacked into a refined, jewel-toned slice. Black forest cupake and cookie and cream cupcake. Kinako Cherry cheese swill roll was good. Cherry compote dominated the cake flavor, paired with cream cheese well. Kinako powder was very subtle, it was not overly sweet, overall, it was very good. Strawberry jasmine tea was just ok. Strawberry and floral flavor were very subtle. Jasmine tea flavor dominated this drink. When I mixed with Whipped cream on top, it tasted better. Matcha berry opera cake was the highlight! Matcha buttercream and berry ganache paired so well, and surprisingly it was not overly sweet. What I always love about Trafiq's cakes is that their cake is not overly sweet, and have very sophisticated flavor. Black forest cupcake and cookie and cream cupcake's presentation was super cute! The cute rounded buttercream on the top of cupcake caught our eye. Cupcake tasted just ok, sponge was decent and cream was softer than I thought. I liked cookie and cream flavor better. Overall, highly recommend this place's dessert and cakes.

I got 3 mini cakes and 1 cupcake to try. I quite enjoyed the lemon frosting on the cupcake, but tbh…read morethe cake itself was kind of dry and flavourless. The 3 mini cakes were just average to mediocre tasting. I tasted them and threw them out. Staff was very friendly and patient.

Nice hipster feeling coffee shop at Main and 27th…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The place has some outdoor tables (S an E facing). Inside is mostly bare creaky wood. Staff are friendly. Coffee was tasty.

Great spot to grab a tea and get out of the rain, nice staff :) Skip the lemon bar, unless you want…read morethe perfect lemon bar for people who hate lemons.

Food: I got the ginger lemon latte, which was absolutely amazing, like fall in a mug…read more Ambiance: I love that there have two rooms, jazz, vintage rustic decor, couches, table, a bar... the ambiance was my favourite part, I will definitely be coming back. I also love that they close at 10, perfect for students and for late night coffee. Most nice cafes close early so I'm so happy to have found this gem!

dropped into aperture coffee bar on a sunday afternoon around 4:55 pm, right in the middle of car…read morefree day on main from 10th to 30th. the café was buzzing from the energy spilling in off the street, but inside it felt more like a cool hideout than a hectic spot. the space leans effortlessly into its aesthetic. wood floors, a row of seats by the window, and an old motorcycle set right against the radiator make it feel like part coffee bar, part gallery, part garage. details like the mounted deer head, stacks of beans on the shelves, and the clean black and white menu boards hanging overhead add to its eclectic, yet polished vibe. it's the kind of place where you immediately notice personality stitched into every corner. ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk, but it came out tasting a little watered down. the matcha didn't have much depth and left a small layer of powder residue at the bottom of the cup. not unpleasant, but not quite hitting the mark either. still, aperture has cool vibes in spades. it feels like a spot that thrives more on atmosphere and craft coffee than on delicate tea drinks. worth stopping in if you're on main, especially if you're chasing an aesthetic break from the bustle outside.

Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreFood: 5/5 Love this adorable neighbourhood cafe! All of their pastries I have tried have been great - buttery, flaky, and you can tell they use high quality ingredients. This time around we decided to try the plain crepe with powdered sugar and it was good but nothing amazing so I'd recommend getting a more loaded crepe or sticking to the pastries! The cafe has limited seating inside and some seating outside so I'd recommend coming early if you want to get a seat!

My husband and I were staying in the area only about a five minute walk away from this neighborhood…read morecoffee shop. What a lovely find! Just like in the movies, this coffee shop is tucked away in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. They have a long menu of delicious, sounding crêpes, as well as pastries, and some unique drinks, including multiple types of London Fog, of which we enjoyed the rose fog. I also had a lavender Matcha, which was super tasty with beautiful latte art on top. The tomato confit and cheese crêpe was delicious as was my pain au chocolat which is my benchmark for how good the pastries are everywhere I go! Really flaky, buttery, but not dripping in butter, with melted chocolate because they keep them in the warmer. There's some seating outside as well as limited seating inside, but early in the morning this is a peaceful place to come. I wish we lived close by so that we could come here every weekend!

I've been drinking their Organic First Flush Sencha Superlative for years. It's a reliably…read morefantastic tea. For many years prior I ordered an equivalent tea from Japan, but the Chado Tea House version is at least the equal of it, and at a much lower shipping cost. In fact often there is often an offer for free shipping if you spend a fairly modest amount. And the service is extraordinary. Extremely helpful and caring people. I always feel like I'm getting really individual service. I say: do not hesitate to try their tea.

From the owner: Chadoteahouse.com is online based traditional Japanese green tea specialty store…read more We offer a wide range of Japanese green tea selections with unbeatable quality and prices. Chado Tea House @ Honey Shoppe is the only our retail store to provide truly authentic Japanese Green Tea.

First, I love the location, the service and the space...high ceilings, clean, open and large…read morewindows all around to let in the natural light. But came for the Hot Chocolate Festival and it was a huge fail. I sampled both flavours on this trip: S'Morelicious and the Chocolate Caliente. The presentation of both were great but both were too sweet...the sugar was overpowering on both. The churro accompaniment with the Chocolate Caliente was soggy and obviously microwaved at an attempt to serve it warm. I expect more for Caffe Artigiano and it was not a positive experience.

I only got one thing here--the breakfast croissant so my rating is based off of that. It was so…read moredelicious. The croissant was crispy, the egg was PERFECTLY seasoned and tender for my soft mouth, and it's loaded with filling. Multiple ham slices and lots of eggs. Service was quick. It's a large cafe with a lot of tables. It was almost full at the random time we went (3pm)--only two small tables were available.

Looks like things have changed. Yeah, you know where this is going…read more I came in for the free coffee by donation to support the Breast Cancer Society. I felt a strange vibe when I entered and noticed that there were very few customers compared to the normally busy shop that I know at the beginning of the year - the last time I visited this Blenz location. With no greeting from the lady at the counter, I walked up to say we are ordering the coffee by donation. She gladly said sure and then asked what size. I said large, and then my guest ordered medium. I then asked where to put the donation, just as I saw the pink donation box. There was no opening to deposit my donation so I asked where to put in the money. The lady fiddled with the box and finally found a hole in the BACK. Although I thought this was unusual, I placed my donation in the box. Meanwhile, my guest noticed that the lady was punching in the drinks and had the credit card machine ready to charge us for the drinks!!!! I asked why she is charging us, and she explained that coffee by donation means we pay for the drinks and then the store donates the money collected. I said all these years (as I've been a loyal Blenz customer since its beginning), it has always been a free coffee and then I donate a sum of my choice. She said well every store is different. My guest and I were quite puzzled, and after looking at each other with a "hmm" look, I said forget it, and told her that she shouldn't be charging us. I almost felt like taking back the donation from the box, mostly fearing that she'll probably take that money for herself as well, but thought it will tacky and classless. So we left, went to another Blenz on Broadway, and there, we were served our coffees properly. With that, I left a bigger tip.

Great coffee and a smart barista that can make an order exactly the way you want it. I'll be a…read morerepeat customer!

This is such a cozy and comfortable spot, perfect for working or relaxing. The decor feels…read morewelcoming and the bathroom is surprisingly nice and very clean. Service is polite and prompt, which makes the experience even better. I tried the blueberry matcha latte, the dalgona latte, the pesto chicken panini, and the jaeyook bowl. The jaeyook bowl was my absolute favorite. I loved it. The spice and savory flavor were perfect. The blueberry matcha was also spot on and really refreshing. The dalgona latte was a bit too sweet for me, but that is expected with dalgona. The pesto chicken panini was amazing and full of flavor. A great place for tasty food, creative drinks, and a comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Cute cafe. Very tidy and clean. Coffee was very tasty. Staff very welcoming. Will come back to try…read moretheir panini's next time. Visited during Christmas time, their decor and tableware were also very Christmasy, made the place very cozy.

me and family ate here and it was delicious. and the coffees were amazing. friendly workers .read more

New place in the neigbourhood. Its been here for a year and a half. Nice presentation. Coffee is a…read moregood size. Green sauce is delicious. Nice music and friendly staff. A winner in the neighbourhood.

This place is so cute. We entered and were offered tea samples (tasty!) I picked up some dried…read moreherbs for teas I make for digestion. The guy working was so helpful, offering tips and guidelines answering my questions about diuretics and how often to use them. He gave us some samples of delicious goldenberries that we immediately bought for this weeks breakfasts. It is a little pricy, but your paying for help mixing and matching things it's not just a bulk section. No debit which is too bad, but not a biggie. I think I'll be a regular here!

Although I am giving a three star here, this store is a great place. If you are interested in…read moredifferent types of salt, spices, herbs etc., this is your place to go. I enjoyed every second there. I bought two types of salt which are wonderful. The reason of this 3 star is that I also bought some chocolate coated cocoa nibs as snack. They tasted like cumin, anise and turmeric. Seriously. I am suspecting the jar for chocolate is not sealed properly and chocolate absorbed the spice smell.