Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

In late July, my best friend and I met up for some shopping and dinner in Oshawa. We also wanted to…read moreexchange birthday gifts. The place where we had dinner had tiny tables. We decided to find a cafe and casually open our presents there. We both yanked out Google Maps on our phones. She had mentioned that she had been to a Cork & Bean in Peterborough and and liked it. I trusted her judgment and said yes. I indicated that we needed to go up and hang a left. She felt that it was the other way around -- down and hang a right. When it comes to directions, she has the better track record since we've known each other. However, she realized that she had read the map wrong and I was correct. It felt like a small triumph, but I'm not the type to rub it in. I'm not horrible at directions. She is better at it. We walked over to this cafe. It may have taken three minutes. We had to wait for the light to change, so we could have done it in two minutes. This cafe had all the windows and doors wide open. We walked in and found a table to plop our stuff down. We then headed over to the counter to check out what we'd like to drink. My friend ordered an iced coffee with oat beverage. We both liked that there were dairy alternatives. She's vegan. I'd prefer to go lactose-free. I saw a sign that said that there were seasonal flavours. I asked the helpful man at the counter if it applied to iced coffee. Yes, it did. He could make any drink seasonal. Nice! I got a large iced peppermint latte with oat beverage. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. My friend got her drink first. Moments later, mine was ready. I thanked the man and headed back to our table to join my friend. There was live music at this cafe. We were here on a Saturday evening. Jordins ID (no apostrophe to indicate possession, which seemed odd) was playing. She was great. It was nice to have her in the background as we chatted. My drink was awesome. It was cold. I liked the peppermint with the coffee. It worked out nicely. A customer had brought his dog in. This cafe is obviously pet-friendly. It was nice seeing other customers ask if they could pet the dog. The owner was nice and said yes. The dog seemed to enjoy the affection and attention. We had a nice time chatting a bunch more and opening our presents. It was the perfect place for what we wanted to do. The menu also has beer, cocktails, and more. I saw a bunch of desserts in the display case. Since we had already had dessert with our dinner, we skipped getting any food. This cafe is in downtown Oshawa. It's free street parking on weekends. I enjoyed hanging out at this cafe. It's a nice place to grab a drink and chat, while taking in some local, live music. It was perfect. (341)

3.5 stars - discovered this cafe on my way to Brooklin library and enjoyed a latte and a smoothie…read morethere. They make their coffee with Balzac beans and while I love Balzac's, I found the latte underwhelming and expensive. It was just not pulled properly. The smoothie was pretty good. It has a nice vibe and is small and cozy, suitable for a quick bite but I would say not for large groups to gather or for one to stay and study there. They also have a few baked goods like cookies but no sandwiches or hearty items when I went. Wished they had more to eat. Might visit again and try their frozen yogurt.

We tried several times to go here but their hours were a bit inconvenient. We had seen it in…read morepassing & didn't know what they served. I tried a strawberry matcha cold tea...."not my cup of tea" ended up I threw it out. The space to sit in is very limited. Unfortunately we went when a group of school kids were gathered. We were there to sit, linger, sip our beverages, talk & catch up on emails etc. We had trouble hearing each other as the kids were very loud & animated. We tried their vegan soft serve yogurt, had excellent toppings with fresh fruit, ok but not great. Bottom line, great place if you are into vegan, different taste experiences but sorry, not for us.

Yes! I can finally buy an array of k-cups for my Keurig machine in a specialty store. This store…read morehas been around for years as a wine store, but I believe recently changed over to a k-cup, Tassimo, and Soda Stream provider. Basically you walk in, grab a box and load up on 24 different kinds of k-cups for about $16. The flavours are awesome!!! Creme Brule, Raspberry chocolate truffle... If you have a Keurig, or a Tassimo, you must check this place out. Rather than buying a whole box (which you can also do) you can make your own box. It's pretty awesome!

From the owner: Home to one of the largest selections of K-cups in Canada. For immediate information and to get…read morepricing please contact us. Thank you to all of our existing customers and welcome all of our new ones.

I've been here twice - once in the summer and once recently in November…read more I got two gelatos in the summer and I thought the price was reasonable (I think it was around $3 for one). It came in a container with a lid so you can easily take it to go and there was quite a lot of gelato too (I couldn't finish it). If I remember correctly, they make the gelato themselves. I have an addiction to pumpkin spice lattes so when I saw their sign outside saying that they sell it, I had to try it. I think I prefer Second Cup or Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte over Isabella's but it's not bad here. This is a cute little place to catch up with a friend or to relax with a cup of coffee. They sell a variety of snacks that I'll definitely be trying!

Great coffee, food and service. It's been our go-to cafe for lunch, or just treats and coffee for…read moreyears now. Highly recommend Isabella's!!! Best Butter Tarts ever! Now in 2 locations.

I will NEVER be back again. The lack of consistency. There are no words for the lack of…read moreconsistency, I received 2 gift cards from the owner. I ordered a vanilla oat milk latte for the first gift card and it was fine. I go back a week later and the server says she cannot accept it, the card is for a plain coffee or tea only. I paid almost $9 for a small latte! I should have gone to Starbucks! I will NOT be back, trust me save your money and go to Starbucks, it's a much better bang for your buck and it's way better!

From the owner: The coffee we serve is selected for both exceptional taste and for the positive impact our…read morepurchases can create. With our roaster, we search for coffee farms where sustainability and social responsibility are practiced. We also look for Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade and Organic certifications.

Always a great place to hang out for hours, the staff is very nice and charming !! They are great…read morewith any questions you have and always have good music playing. I would recommend the watermelon mint always.

I was visiting Oshawa for work and can honestly say this place will always be my go to anytime I'm…read moreback in the area. Service was fast , shisha was amazing and the owner is very friendly which made my whole experience amazing. The crowd that comes here are all very friendly . Highly recommend this place to anyone in the Oshawa area

I just happened to drive by this newly opened Mr. Puffs in Oshawa so I had to drop in. It's a very…read moreattractive store, with casual seating, and a large service counter, with five big-screen TVs displaying their menu behind the counter. With lots of hot and cold beverages, and their signature Puffs to choose from, I tried their Blueberry Puffs and a Hot Chocolate. Puffs, if you're wondering are deep fried dough balls covered in your choice of sauce. They're made to order for freshness. Delicious! My hot chocolate, topped with whipped cream, was good without being too sweet. Their coffee, by Italy's Illy, smelled so good. Next time...

Staff is friendly, and ambience is Tried everything i could…read moreand love the taste Would definitely visit again For complete review check instgaram @iarzoosyed

Cool atmosphere. Great coffee. Haven't been there when it's busy so the service is always great.read more

Great coffee place. The theme they have is super fun, the coffee they serve is very good. I got…read moresome coffee to go, and I got a bunch of bags of coffee as Christmas gifts. I definitely would come here again, i still have some of their coffee left and it is delicious.

Brock St Espesso is located in the heart of downtown Whitby. It's a welcoming, intimate spot to…read moregrab some great coffee, tea, pastries, and light fare. It's cozy and warm inside, with several tables and couches to relax while enjoying their offerings. My friend and I had a Pistachio Croissant, an Empanada, Grinch's Marshmallow Matcha, and a Cappuccino. It was all really good and we truly enjoyed it! If you're in Whitby, this place is worth checking out!

Adorable little hole in the wall! They were super nice and the coffee was good. Nothing over the…read moretop or noteworthy but a good cup of Joe if that's what you're seeking.

There is an abundance of shawarma places - some chains and some mom and pops. Shelby is a chain…read morewith limited seating but a large open kitchen with a lot of meat spinning around getting slowly roasted. They have touch screens to order or you can work with the cashier. Very modern and bright with great service. Some unique fusion options but did a bowl with lamb and beef. The meat I found was a bit tough probably was on the spit too long. Great options to build your own bowl and good value for the money. I fine some other places serve too much food so the portion was good for me. Also the application of sauces was perfect - because I find other places put way too much sauce in their meals. So many local options but willing to try this place again.

Not going to lie I've had a lot of shawarma and wasn't too excited to try another one. But I gave…read morethis location a chance after hearing great reviews. I'm sure glad I did! We ordered a legendary shawarma bowl and a Garlic Potato Poutine. They change all the words from protein to bro-tein and poutine to boutine as part of the marketing. We also received a bonus Crispy Fries. These were seasoned well The garlic potatoes were flavorful and the chipotle sauce was amazing. It came to $44 for two people. Portion size I was full and even had leftovers for the following day. I'd definitely come back to try some other options