Really cute cafe in the Upper Beaches neighbourhood! I wish I had more time to chill in the cafe,…read moreas it was a sunny winter day and a lot of other people were also working/reading inside. The staff member was prompt and friendly. I got a chai tea latte and ginger molasses cookie to go, and was pleasantly surprised to taste ginger chunks in the cookie!

Paper Route Café located along Kingston Rd near Brookside Dr. is the newest coffee shop in the…read moreUpper Beaches neighbourhood. The neighbourhood café serves up caffeinated beverages (coffee and tea), cold drinks (juice, sparkling water) as well as baked goods (muffins, cookies, quiches, scones). The café is bright and welcoming where the accent wall with the yellow wallpaper brings life to the space. There are a number of tables to enjoy your treats and beverages as well as wifi if you'd like to get some work done. The café uses Pilot Coffee beans as well. I stopped by Paper Route Café on a Monday late morning to grab a cortado. I also ordered a banana coconut oat muffin. The coffee shop only had a few customers and service was friendly where my coffee was made at a reasonable time. I sat down to enjoy my coffee as well as enjoy the space. As the sunlight filtered through the big windows at the front, the brightness of the café filled me with happiness. Such a cute wonderful place to spend some time alone, with friends, or with family. I ate the muffin later in the day for snack and it was moist and delicious with hints of coconut that didn't overpower the other flavours of the muffin. Overall, a great new addition to the neighbourhood! Definitely will become a new favourite among the locals for sure.

I am so glad I found this place! The manager was incredibly sweet and friendly and the interior is…read morejust as cute as can be. I decided to try the Hazelnut Crème Brûlée latte paired with the Strawberry Matcha Pain Suisse. The pastry was bursting with a strawberry and matcha filling that was so yummy and I was pleasantly surprised by the strong hazelnut notes in the matcha. I didn't think that nutty flavoring would enhance my drink like that... but it was a perfect match (ahh) ... I'm also thrilled to hear that another location is opening soon... It is great to know that no matter where I am in the city, I'll never be too far...I will definitely be back!

It's been exciting these restaurants and cafes from the west is now expanding into the east. I was…read moreexcited to try this new cafe specializing in matcha beverages. I ordered the Earl Grey lavender latte in hot. When my partner brought over the drink from the counter to table, he made a comment that the cup felt light. I removed the lid to find my drink was a bit of a distance from the top... Being priced at $8.50 and option of one size, I expect a full cup. But aside from not getting a full cup, the drink tasted great and looked presentable with lavender sprinkled on top. The floral flavour was not overpowering, it was just right.

This is a great addition to this neighborhood! It's surprisingly larger than it looks, and it…read morereminds me of a 1970s cool spot. Plush pink chairs, lovely vibe ! There's a small grab and go cafe/bakery it operates inside, as well as the 2 dining spaces and a small patio. Came here for brunch and ordered to share the shaved Brussels sprouts with roasted pine nuts , grand padano , pumpkin seeds and dill. Delicious and it was a huge portion! Also had one of their breakfast egg sandwiches (minus the bacon as they could make changes). The servers were very attentive and friendly, and it was just an overall great experience Check their website- they do host events here - the space is so large it can accommodate them!

3.75 The food was…read morepretty good, but not outstanding. The rigatoni was not boiled long enough so it was a little hard, although the sauce was okay. The pizza was great!! Amazing crust, fair portion size, and little pinches of flavour that was delish. I could not taste enough truffle, though. The service was nice. The space was pretty but they put my near the window which decreased the aesthetic a lot.

This is my 2nd Office when I'm at work in the area. The seats are very comfortable. The drinks are…read morereally a good and the food is very decent. It's been an incredible blessing for me to go to when I have a break from work.

Been here a couple of times. Really loved the gelato (highly recommend the peanut butter), the…read moregelato macaron (the macaron 'sandwich' is light and crunchy in all the right places), the amaretti (good almond flavour) and the cannoli (generously piped). I'm more lukewarm on the drinks, but that may be a personal preference as I would have liked my nutella latte and flat white to have stronger notes. Service is friendly. Prices are ok-ish. And the place itself is amazing - spacious, bright, good for groups or some quiet me-time, it's a great spot to lounge the afternoon away.

Finally tried The Brick Room on Temperance! I've been a frequent customer at the Brookfield…read morelocation, so I wanted to make an extra effort to try the "newer" location. To be honest, the store and decor are so much better than the original store. Maybe because there's usually more traffic in the PATH, so it takes more time for them to keep up? Anyways, the store was cozy and clean and I felt extra welcomed as soon as I stepped in. I got my usual flat white and of course it came with latte art :) They sell more beans and merchandise than the original store, so definitely check it out if you have a chance!

I've always liked their specialty teas an overall beverage offering. Yes usually on the expensive…read moreend. I was hoping they have more variety of hot specialty drinks over winter but they only had one choice 4.5 stars for their specialty drinks, beans selection, and service. 3 star for the rest of my review. Not a fan of their baked food selection nor tastes. You see it and you'll understand. Wish they had more seating for comfortable conversations with friends. We ended up listening to a very loud date conversation beside us at the communal high table which was annoying simple because the guy sounded arrogant and we felt bad for the girl. Overall it would be a 3.5 stars and 4.5 for their tea & coffee

Loved this cafe so much! It was clean. We did both the cat and dog experiences. I enjoyed that they…read morehad adoptables as well as in-house residents, it created a more calm environment. The staff were constantly cleaning and making sure that all animals were getting along. I have not tried the cafe portion of it, but it was very cute looking.

This is an amazing place. The store has 2 big rooms: 1 for dogs and 1 for cats. We chose the dog…read moreroom. There are at lease 6 dogs inside, they were friendly and active. A staff to maintain and guide the guests. There are different prices, dog/cat room is $29.99 per hour per person; and if half and half hour for each room, it will be $42 per hour per person. The dogs in the room are from the owner or from the shelter. The guests can adopt the dogs/cats from the store if you want to bring it home. The owner was really thoughtful to help with adoption. The guests also can just get a drink or snack and sit outside of the room and watch the cats and dogs. If guests write some reviews on Google review, they will get some dog snacks to feed the dogs.

Venom Coffee is currently in soft opening where they opened on August 9th. This coffee shop is…read morelocated near Broadview/Queen on a side street next to Slayer Burger. The small coffee shop primarily is doing take out only although they do have about 3 tables inside. They serve a variety of caffeinated beverages as well as baked goods. During their opening day, they were offering complimentary coffee. I stopped by Venom Coffee on their opening day after work ~4:30pm. I had followed them on Instagram and was aware of their opening. Upon entering, although the AC wasn't working properly but staff were extremely friendly and nice. I opted to get a complimentary iced Americano. Staff also stated that I could take home any pastries they had for free as it was end of day as well. I only opted for a butter croissant (that chocolate croissant looked good too - however, it was a hot day and I was not returning home just yet). Overall, friendly staff, great pastries, and good coffee. Do check them out if you are around the area!

This snake has no bite! I can't say I'm impressed at all with the coffee I received venom coffee…read moretoday. I figured with the name there was going to be some serious power in my coffee, nope.. I ordered an Americano, what I received was one of the worst tasting coffees I've ever encountered. It was weak , weak, weak so weak that my coffee turned white with a bit of cream. It honestly tasted like drip coffee from a cafeteria, no joke, just awful tasteless coffee. Super disappointed to be honest, as this shop is at the end my street and was hoping to have some great coffee in this area, this area has nothing oddly. But man this coffee was just terrible. Can't say I'd recommend or return. That grind they used must have been the size of pebbles as all it created was brown water. The coffee tasted stale too. If you open a shop that only serves coffee, you should really ensure you know how to make it properly. and that you use fresh beans. beyond disappointed.

Tucked away in the back of the lobby of the medical building. A couple of stools, and a couple of…read moretables. Tasty, homestyle food. Very reasonably priced. Daily lunch special.

Café Namoo is such a cute and special spot--everything about it feels warm and welcoming. The lady…read moreworking was the sweetest and so attentive, making sure we had the best experience. We shared the Mango Bingsu, and it was huge--easily enough for the five of us. The flavor was a solid 9/10, super refreshing and delicious. If they had crispy corn flakes on top, it would've been a straight 10/10 for me. We also got two Dalgona Lattes, one with oat milk, and she differentiated them with the coasters, which was such an adorable touch. Now I need to go back just to try more drinks! Parking was free but a little awkward--spots are at an angle, and the plaza can get busy. But honestly, it's worth it. When we went, a few moms were catching up over bingsu, and it was such a wholesome vibe. Can't wait to be back and explore more of the menu!

Been to this location several times previously when it was called Soul Cafe, but seems as though…read morethey've rebranded to the new Cafe Namoo. Was happy to see they still carry the same menu items - especially my favourite injeolmi bingsu! (which I highly recommend). We tried the matcha croffle for the first time today. The croffle was nice and crispy and not too sweet. It was topped with matcha whipped cream(?), which was nice and light but feel as though matcha ice cream might have paired better. Service was friendly and quick as usual. There's free parking at the plaza, though a bit tricky to find a spot during peak hours (dinner-time to closing).