What a lovely place to happen upon. My girlfriend just noticed it while we were driving and we…read moredecided to stop by. So happy we did. Really friendly gentleman working behind the counter and what a gorgeous place. I wish I could sit down, read and have a cup of their amazing coffee. We got a latte and a chai latte. Mmmm so good. The coffee was flavourful but not too acidic and the chai was so delightful. They had a ton of great looking treats to try as well. I highly suggest this place if you need a little pick me up. Even the music was great

Plaxton is a little neighborhood coffee shop that's giving Starbucks a run for its money (or trying…read moreto, anyway). I stopped by in a recent visit to Toronto when it made more sense to wait for my wife than to drive back and forth from our hotel in Mississauga amidst... hey did you know that (unscientific as this may be) traffic may actually be worst on weekends than during the week? Reason is that, while many folks commute using public transit, car owners drive to their destinations on weekends. This is a small, sun-shiny kind of space, with Wifi. The front part, especially, is a good place to bask in the rays. They seem to offer a few food choices for breakfast and lunch, but since I was just looking for a place to hang out for 90 minutes, I was going to be "minimal patron". I thought about another coffee, but decided against it, since I already had double the caffeine I usually consume before noon, I opted for the "cheapest" choice, in the form of a Perrier. Cha-ching and "ouch" and $3.74 later (OK it's CAD, but still), I'm left wondering whether I could have made a better choice: as in, a cookie and that bottle of water I had with me?

LOVE!!!!! I adore that they have no plastics!! Metal…read morestraws, glass cups, ceramic plates, it's amazing. There's a place in the back to put your dishes when you are done. The bathroom locks are so unique. You wave your hand to lock and when you wave your hand to open it, it automatically opens so it's handicap friendly. There was also a changing table in the bathroom which I thought was super thoughtful. The drinks and food were good for a good price and the workers were super friendly. There's also stuff to shop around for in the store while you sip your drinks! Highly recommend

It's great that this is such a popular place for Coffey and yet almost no, if not zero, waste. The…read moredrinks are great. The food is even better and it's attached to a fun store called The Replace which is great for household items, gifts, etc.

Great place for coffee and books. I love the environment and staff here is amazing. Very inviting…read moreand friendly environment

This used to be a great spot to pick up used books but when I went in a couple of months ago it had…read moreturned into a place to do your work when you don't want to do it at home. There is still coffee, and vinyl but No Books!

First of all, I don't know who entered the hours for this place on their profile. It's 8 a.m. and…read moreI'm inside having a coffee and a scone while I write this. The coffee here is excellent, and the staff ate always helpful and friendly. Besides coffee and lattes, they offer some decent (but not amazing) baked goods, and a variety of water bottles (coconut, sparkling, non-sparkling) and some San Pelegrino sodas. The space is roomy and clean, and a great spot to bring a laptop and do some personal projects. Or buy some of the beans they roast in house and take them home to make your own delicious cup of coffee. A calm place and an enjoyable one.

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.

Another well reputed patisserie to try, excitedly arrived…read more Stylish storefront suddenly appears in the unimpressive industrial area. From outside, I saw full of patrons ordering their food and beverage. Our expectation went high! Bought: - Plain croissant - Plain Beignet with Sugar - Canelé - Lemon Meringue Tarte - Pear Almond Tart - Opera Croissant was good, nothing outstanding, nothing lacking. BUT! $3.25 for this quality is super reasonable, I should be feeling blessed! (I know other places charge us over $5 in spite of their mediocre quality.) Beignet is like a donut. Flurry, not too sweet, a tad dry. Canele was very disappointing. The outer had a nice bitter taste but not crunchy (it should be crunchy) rather, sticky soft... Interior had a large air pocket, which I feel is a structural defect. Lemon Meringue Tart - each part (meringue, lemon custard, tart base) was good, but integration was not. Tart base was too hard for the other super soft filling. Opera was surprisingly good. Although its looks did not have the precision that I expect for opera cake, it had very delicate layers. Almond cake base, smooth chocolate ganache, coffee butter cream, crispy top layer, and detectable rum kick. I liked it. Nice texture as well. I regretted not buying tart tartan - because many people seem to like it. Also sourdough - I think I should come back to try these :) !!!!

What a wonderful French bakery. The selection was impressive, with so many delicious pastries and…read moretreats to choose from that it was difficult to decide what to take home. The cinnamon pecan Danish was absolutely perfect for breakfast, with just the right balance of sweetness and flavor. I'm already looking forward to returning to try even more items. I also picked up an éclair for later this evening and can't wait to enjoy it. Based on everything I've tried so far, I'm sure it will be just as delicious. This bakery has quickly become a place I plan to visit again and again.

This is the second location of the Brick Room in Toronto. Their first location opened 2 years ago…read morein the path at the entrance to Brookfield place near the go train. This second location is located outside on the beautifully picturesque cobblestone road named Temperance Street. The building is historic and the calm interiors make you feel instantly at home. The staff was really nice and told me about their menu and seasonal items. In addition to coffee and matcha based beverages, the store offers food and merch as well. Apparently this location is a laptop free zone, offering an incredibly welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle of financial district. Today I ordered a cortado. Before you even drink it, the fragrant coffee smell hits you. A bit sweet and almost fruity. When drinking it, the flavours amplify and provide an overall sense of calm, a breath of fresh air. It doesn't just feel like a regular old coffee but that you can take your time with it, like having a conversation with an old friend, it is meant to be savoured. I absolutely plan to go back for one of their seasonal matcha beverages and to get away from it all. 5/5

A very modern coffee shop serving creative matchas and coffees…read more Their Goma was a delicious matcha dessert/drinks. Not too sweet but I wish the matcha was stronger. I did like the flavor of the regular hot matcha latte more, plus they made a very cute bunny latte art on it! Inside is small with minimal seatings but has a cool ambience for hanging out.

love this family friendly cafe on kingston road! they have the cutest decor, kids play area and…read moreplenty of seating + super stroller friendly. menu is full of great options for eats and drinks. parking is limited - so we did street park and walk but the area is gorgeous. we went on a sunday around 2 and it was really quiet, perfect for us. gorgeous. big windows and if you can snag a table or seat by them you can people watch all while sipping on your coffee.

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!

Overpriced compared to Goat Coffee…read more Matcha Latte was $8 and had zero desirable flavour.

Oliver Coffee Bar located in East York near Pape and Fulton Ave serves up coffee and other treats…read morein a relaxing space. The cafe has both caffeinated as well as non-caffeinated options available as well as pastries for sale. They also have unique seasonal drinks like the tres leche latte, razzy mocha, lavender latte, etc., changing with each season. There is some indoor seating, however, they also have a small patio in front as well to enjoy your coffee. I opted to stop by Oliver Coffee Bar on a hot Wed afternoon, needed some iced coffee to cool down. Upon entering the space, the seasonal drink board had some interesting options, however, I decided to get an iced Americano. My coffee was made at a reasonable time and it tasted good. I decided to chill on the patio for a few minutes enjoying my beverage before I was on my way. Service was friendly, the place wasn't busy at all considering it's about a 7-10 min walk from Pape subway station. Overall, a good coffee shop in the East York area - something to try if you're in the area!

Bud's Coffee Bar located in the beaches along Queen St. E. near Waverley is your local…read moreneighbourhood coffee shop. I've been to Bud's Coffee Bar throughout the years every time I am in the beaches neighbourhood. I've seen them throughout the years where they went from a small shop with a few seats to only having a take out window during the pandemic. Now they have plenty of seating for guests to enjoy their beverages and pastries. Every time at Bud's the service is friendly and the coffee is great. I usually get a cappuccino or a cortado which is always made at a reasonable time. There are plenty of cozy corners for which you can enjoy your caffeine. Moreover, they also sell pastries as well as coffee beans as well. Great neighbourhood coffee shop that has kept me coming back for years every time I'm in the beaches neighbourhood! Definitely check them out if you have the chance.

I always get their Americanos and they taste great. Highly recommended. Baked goods are always…read moresolid too

Amazing ambience. Quiet. Server kelt checking in every 5 minutes to make sure I needed anything…read more Food portions are huge and keeps you full all day. 10/10 recommend it.

Well, it's been over 8 years since I've been here. A rare opportunity into this part of town is…read morewhat prompted me to visit what I remembered to be a really good diner. And I'm happy to report that Rise & Dine still lives up to its stars. This place hasn't aged one bit. Most importantly, the service is still fast & friendly. The food, despite current times, still packs a feast, at very fair prices, and will guarantee your stomach leaving happy. It's great to see this place still thriving during weekend brunch hours.