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 their Basque cheesecake, highly recommended! It's rich and creamy and everything you expected…read more Their mochi rice cake is also good, I love how their food is not too sweet.

Discovered this place during pandemic (before lockdown), thanks to an Instagram giveaway! Never…read moreheard of it before, but came to pick up my prize. The creator/owner, Ella Pang, warmly greeted my mother and I. (She was physically distant and masked.) She carefully let us try every flavour available that day of her infamous Pang's Bean Cakes! But she sells more than cakes (think of moon cakes - dense little cakes made of all sorts of bean), in fact she also makes fresh bean milk daily (think soy milk - but made with different beans: chickpea, red bean and black bean). So we left with a LOT more than expected! Highly recommend the cakes as gift items for older, Asian relatives who are more health conscious or prefer less sweet or savoury desserts. ATMOSPHERE: A cute little coffee shop, located in a strip plaza with ample parking. A bright and open space - too bad you can't dine in right now... Currently only offering take out. And a limited time offer of FREE delivery on orders over $50 - for as far as Mississauga. SERVICE: Fantastic! Ella is super hospitable. Eager to show all her best products. She's very proud of her work, and happy to share. Converse in Mandarin, some Cantonese and English. PRICE: Up to $6 for specialty drinks. Bean cakes start at $9.99 for 6 pieces in a box. The better flavours are $11.99 per box. The gift boxes start from $22.99 - super affordable! FOOD: The shop is best known for their varied bean products. All are healthy, and low in sugar. The flavours are asian - Ella is Chinese and a lot of the items are flavours she grew up with. My mum LOVES the bean cakes, because they are not too sweet and fit her asian palette well also. Our faves include the Black Ginger Turtle Bean Cake, and the Green Pea Cake with Adzuki (aka red bean) Filling! The tastes carry the genuine flavours of the ingredients, and cakes pair very well with tea. We also love their bean milk. Get a cold jug to enjoy for a week or two, or better yet - grab a hot cup to go! So good for winter months. Savoury like soy milk, and filling. Another great item on the menu for cold weather? The veggie soup! PACKED with various vegetables, it's a hearty soup guaranteed to warm and fill you up. In hot weather, grab the refreshing Mojito Slush (virgin) made with fresh basil leaves, lime and club soda. PS. Bean cakes need refrigeration - so if you're traveling far, pack a cooler!

We've been to Kanafani twice now. The cafe has a really nice interior, good music and well lit…read more Feels very much like you've been transported to somewhere else. Parking can be a bit busy but usually okay. The service both times has been patient and kind to explain the various options. We decided to go with a milk cake with half lotus and half Dubai chocolate. The cake is soaking in milk which gives it a "wet cake" texture. I imagine it may not be everyone's favorite texture but has decent flavor. The crunchy topping contrasts against the soft, moist cake. The lotus has that nice cookie flavor and crunch while the Dubai chocolate with pistachio offers that chocolate and nutty flavor. I prefer the latter but both are good. We also got a matcha strawberry latte to go. Both really nice to look at and to drink. The matcha has good flavor without being overly bitter while the strawberry provides that fruity sweetness to the drink. Overall, it's a pricier experience but I enjoyed it and will be back.

Tips: - This place has Dubai chocolate bars. They are the…read morebest ones that I have had! - An individual knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. You can choose to get it either soft or crispy. You can also get pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. - The iced tiramisu latte was excellent! A recent Yelp elite event introduced me to Kanafani Sweets. I returned for its Dubai chocolate bars. Kanafani Sweets is located in a plaza on the northeast corner of Warden Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East. It's in the same plaza as the Potato Bar. I had no problem finding parking. I pulled into a parking spot in front of the store and walked in. The order pickup area was in front of me. I read the signs and the order area was a few steps deeper into the store. I had the nicest woman who cheerfully said hi. She was helpful with answering my question and offering suggestions. She showed me the qashtuta, which was milk cake. She let me know that I could either get a solid flavour, such as Biscoff, or do three different flavours, such as Biscoff, hazelnut, and Dubai chocolate. Wow! My Yelp experience consisted of having knafeh, which I absolutely love. She said that it could be made soft or crispy. I love crispy. She also let me know that I could get either pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. I went with the former. For the drink, she shared what was popular. The iced tiramisu latte was one of them. I love tiramisu. I was down checking out an iced drink version. I got a buzzer for my order. The knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. I sat in a comfy chair near the order area. It was nice to relax after driving for over an hour to get here. I used the washroom. There's an individual stall for women. It was clean, cheerful, and pleasant. I used it again just before I left to run a few errands before heading home. I watched the buzzer light up. I headed to the pickup area. The nice woman had my order ready. She let me know that I got a brownie bite on the house. It was so generous! I thanked her and headed to my table to chow down. The iced tiramisu latte was exceptional. I got a lady finger that I could dip into my drink. The espresso was a good strength with the cocoa. It had milk. You can substitute the espresso for decaf, and the milk for a dairy-free or lactose-free substitute. I didn't bother. It was nicely iced and a good size to wash down everything that I ate. I loved the complimentary brownie bite. The brownie core was delicious. The crispy exterior provided a nice contrast. It was enjoyable to devour! I loved the knafeh. It already had syrup on it. I got syrup on the side, as well as pistachio sauce. I poured the pistachio sauce over the knafeh. So good! The knafeh had cheese inside. It was stretchy and hot. Over time, the cheese lost its stretchy factor as it cooled. It was yummy with the right balance of crispiness and chopped pistachios with the pistachio sauce. The syrup made the knafeh slightly sweet. The sweetness was perfect for my liking. The knafeh was excellent. I have been trying to find a decent place that makes Dubai chocolate bars. Before visiting this store, most places made their bars on their own, but they were too soft. It was as if I looked at the bar and it melted on its own out of fear. I bought a bar of Dubai chocolate Lotus to enjoy. I paid with a credit card and included a tip because staff are so helpful and friendly. This bar was excellent. The crispy filling had Lotus cookie spread in it. The milk chocolate held everything together. I was impressed. I will be back to get the regular bar next. It's such a gem of a Palestinian dessert place. I'll be back. (439)

This place is awesome. Good food, drinks, ambiance, and service. Felt like I was back in Japan at a…read morespacious café.

A nice cafe tucked inside a medical building, so on the weekends it is the only busy store in the…read morebuilding. They have a couple seats outside but mostly indoor seating with large and small tables. Most people seem to be here to chat with friends so the noise level is a comfortable hum. I got a matcha latte and it was nice and creamy. They have some fun soda options for the summer months also. It's nice to have this cafe in the neighborhood!

I still remember this moment so softly... the warm coffee…read morewith that cute little art on top, the gentle aroma rising slowly, and the cozy feeling that wraps around everything in silence It wasn't just coffee and pastries... it was a sweet little pause in life, where even the smallest details felt warm, cute, and full of happiness. Even now, I can almost feel it again... as if the memory is softly smiling back at me through every sip and every bite. And I know this for sure... I'll come back again one day, softly and happily, just to relive that comforting taste and let myself enjoy that gentle little moment all over again

This is a small tibetian cafe. They don't have wifi though so this is good just for catching up…read morewith friends or doing some studying. I ordered the matcha latte and it tasted alright. I got it hot since they only do latte art on hot beverages. The art was so cute ! Overall decent spot to get a drink with latte art.

Nice coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere. The coffee tasted great, and the staff were welcoming.read more

Been meaning to try out this Italian cafe after hearing some great things about it. Finally found…read moreit and loved the experience! Staff are very friendly and accommodating to your needs. Expectation wise? Don't expect Michelin star chefs or fancy interiors. It's a very humble setup in a non-traditional office building with staff who go the extra mile to assist customers. My pasta was made on the spot by the same person who took my order and made my espresso. He was a very honest, hard worker who served customers while making the food and drinks from scratch. I watched him meticulously cleaning all the cooking equipment, espresso machine, countertops, surfaces, and cleaning the floors after serving his customers. I was very impressed by his work ethic and dedication. I tried the penne pasta with mushroom and sausage topped with Alfredo sauce. It came with garlic bread and salad. Their number one ordered meal. So good! The penne pasta with rossa sauce (rose sauce) came with chicken and mushrooms. I prefer the Alfredo sauce as it was rich creamy and delicious. However what made my experience a good one was the hospitality and attentiveness of the staff. In today's fast food world, good service warrants a higher star rating!

I tried the matcha cookie again. It's still good. I took it back to my place and put it in the…read moretoaster oven. Came out nice. Nice people at the cafe. Need more cafes like this uptown.

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!