A great concept with great execution. A two story house converted into a bookstore and cafe/bar. It…read moredoes get very busy, so getting a place to sit on weekends can be tricky but possible. Very good curation of books so there is some meeting for everyone. Most people are here to chat so there is a low level of noise at all times, but it is easy to ignore to get some reading done. I hope this spot sticks around!

Book Bar is like a board games cafe, except with books instead of board games. It's one of a kind…read morebecause I don't think any other full-building "book bars" exist elsewhere in the city (other than cafes offering a few books or magazines to read). The location is convenient as it's right off Bloor Street West (steps away from the Bloor line subway), and the inside is SO cozy, beautiful, and charming - like walking into someone's very neat and inviting home with a lot of natural sunlight, nicely arranged furniture, and tons of books. This is truly a book lover's haven. The main floor has the cafe where you can order small bites such as muffins, cookies, pastries, and drinks (tea, coffee, etc.). There are seating areas all throughout the floor, including a small table near the front that is ideal for socializing or chatting over drinks and snacks. Book shelves are spread out on both floors. The upper floor has washrooms, a long island table, and various rooms and seating areas. My favourite is the lounge area / room with the fireplace - soo cozy with lots of books to choose from. As this place is newly opened, all of their books are also brand new. They are organized very neatly, labelled similar to the labelling system you'd find in bookstores and libraries. The book selection is quite large - both fiction and non-fiction. You can search for a book by title or ISBN number on their website. All the books in Book Bar can't be borrowed (not a library); they are meant to be read and enjoyed on site. Some are displayed for sale. I like that they have a laptop-free policy in the evenings and weekends, so the space is used for what it's truly meant for - reading and enjoying books. They hold monthly events such as book launches, author meet-and-greets, book club meetings, and other social events for literary enthusiasts. An area on the upper floor is reserved for the Book Club meetings. The only downside (at the time when I was there) was that the music on the upper floor was a bit too loud for reading. As a reading space, there should be no music, or have classical / instrumental music with low volume. I couldn't concentrate on the reading with high-volume lyrical music in the background. This is a very lovely space. I hope it stays and sticks around for a long time.

Supercoffee located at the corner of Davenport and Shaw is a recently opened coffee shop serving up…read moreespresso-based drinks, teas, and pastries/goodies like empanadas, croissants, cookies, etc. They also have coffee beans for sale as well. This is actually the coffee shop's second location (their first one being along Weston Rd.). The location of the cafe is perfect as this area lacks a good cafe space. The cafe is not accessible as the washrooms are downstairs. You also need to navigate several steps to enter the cafe as well. I believe they are also in the middle of constructing a patio for when the weather gets warmer. Inside there are a number of tables if you'd like to enjoy your items there. It is a good cozy space to get some work done, catch up with a friend, or simply go for a coffee and some baked goods. I stopped by Supercoffee on a Wed afternoon around 2pm. The cafe was half busy where there were some people working, some people chatting with others, and some just enjoying their beverages alone. Glancing at the big display of baked goods (everything looked so tasty!) and empanadas, I opted to grab a beef jalapeno empanada and a single shot cortado (love that they have the option of just a single shot!). Staff were friendly and my empanada was heated up quickly. Staff were nice enough to bring me my empanada to my table once it was ready. My cortado tasted great and my empanada came wide a side of pico de gallo which was nice, It was stuffed with shredded beef and the jalapenos gave it a nice kick. It was a good sized snack portion. After finishing my items I placed my dirty dishes in a bin close to the back of the room. Overall, a great coffee shop in the Davenport and Ossington area!

A great addition to the neighbourhood. Supercoffee brings their affordable, delicious, real…read moreingredients, and wholesome and friendly vibe to the area that desperately needed it; too many pretentious, over-priced, Gen Z coffee establishments that made Tim Horton's looked great. Well look no further, because Supercoffee is the place to be! Anything you order will not disappoint. The staff is welcoming, will help you with any inquiries you have, very knowledgeable about their products, and a great place to come and work on your laptop for a couple of hours. If all coffee places embodied Supercoffee's vibe, the city would be thriving in the world of coffee and all things good. Thank you for opening up another shop! Go support your local shop and enjoy a drink and delicious item soon!

Carbonic Coffee located at the corner of Dundas St W. and Manning Ave is the coffee shop's second…read morelocation in the city. Like their first location, this spot serves up delicious caffeinated beverages. They also have a small display of pastries as well as sell coffee beans and several bottles of wine. The space has some seating throughout, although not as much as their location along Baldwin. The space is accessible. Along with coffee, Hako Noodle Bar also shares the same space as Carbonic Coffee...that way you can have coffee and soupless ramen in the same spot. I stopped by Carbonic Coffee on a Wed late morning. I opted for a cortado which was made at a reasonable time. The shop was not busy at all (only one other customer) and there were some bags of coffee for sale from a UK coffee roaster. There was only one staff working and he was friendly during my interaction with him. My coffee tasted great and just like Carbonic's other location. Overall, a great new location of Carbonic Coffee in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood!

Skoom Coffee located along King St. E. near George St. is a new coffee shop serving up coffee,…read morepastries, and sandwiches. They roast their own coffee beans which they use in all their coffees. Cookies and pastries are plentiful and there is a wide variety of focaccia sandwiches as well. The space is accessible where there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The back patio is perfect for the summer weather, although there are a few steps to access it. The cafe is cashless. Menu wise, they have coffee (both iced and hot), espresso based drinks, teas, and other iced drinks like matcha latte and chai latte. Food wise they have breakfast burritos, baked goods like croissants, muffins, and scones, as well as salads and sandwiches. I stopped by Skoom Coffee on a Sunday late morning. The place was busy at the front with customers enjoying their coffee and pastries. I opted to grab an iced Americano which was made at a reasonable time. Service was friendly. Although there were lots of people sitting at the front of the cafe, there is additional seating at the back. I also went out to look at the back patio but it was starting to rain so I headed back inside. The vibes of the cafe are bright, where it is perfect to work, catch up with friends, or be with family. Overall, a great new coffee shop along King St. E. (near Jarvis!).

Vers Café located along Adrian Ave near Symington Ave is a coffee shop hidden in the Carleton…read moreVillage neighbourhood. The coffee shop is accessible to enter where there is a big outdoor patio out front. There are some stairs to get to the coffee bar though. The space has tables and is a nice spot to get some work done or to take the kids. I stopped by Vers Café on a Tues late morning to grab a coffee. Upon entering, the space was quite quiet where there was no one there and when I approached the cashier, staff put on some music. The pastries on display looked a day old and the menu was written on a piece of cardboard. I opted to grab a cortado which was made for me at a reasonable time. The cortado was decent. Service was friendly. I feel like this café has so much potential where it could be filled with customers. Maybe I just came at an odd time where it does get busier on the weekends. Either way, the interior is cute but it is a bit of a trek to get there if you don't live in the neighbourhood.

Ok we loved th is place very good coffee and other drinks as well pastry on point very good too…read moretasty. I loved the old wood floors and how they had out door seating in the back with some plants and trees and also an upstairs area to study or read some book quietly. Service was super great and friendly so far this place has the best moca for me by far super good and rich. Yes go try this place for sure I know I'm definitely coming back all the way from chicago.

Last Saturday a friend and I decided to visit this venue. We'd both previously been to their…read moreFinancial District location and I'd also visited their Harbourfront venue a couple of times as I live close by. We arrived around 3:30 pm when it was fairly occupied; they feature 'Happy Sour Hour' from 4 to 7 pm, during which all of their sour beers are reduced in price to $7.00. We ordered and shared two beers, the first a lager, the second a sour beer in order to take advantage of the discounted price. The venue is long and narrow, with two floors and a distinctive looking back patio. Our service was fairly prompt and they are located in a quite convenient location, literally across the street from the subway and the historic, flagship LCBO location. So I can recommend a visit if you're in the area and desire a drink and/or snack.

What a wonderful spot! Chill vibes, hard to believe it's right smack downtown. The coffee is…read moredelish. My friend had their matcha tea and she enjoyed it. We shared croissant, butter cookie, and then had empanadas before we left. The staff were friendly and attentive. The place is also clean, inside and out (patios are hard to maintain in Toronto unless there's a real effort to do so).

Buvette Pacey merits appreciation as a cultivated third space--neither home nor formal…read moreestablishment, but something altogether more companionable. The venue demonstrates sophisticated understanding of conviviality: intimate dimensions, curated whimsy via animal portraiture, and meticulous attention to beverage service. The coffee preparation reflects competence without pretension; the wine selections favor approachability over academic rigor. Small plates demonstrate restraint and quality, executed with evident care rather than elaborate technique. The evening transformation into cocktail bar suggests versatility and operational confidence. What distinguishes Buvette Pacey is its refined refusal of grandiosity. This is proficient hospitality grounded in genuine hospitality rather than culinary ambition--a establishment confident in offering modest excellence rather than aspirational spectacle. The Moss Park location appeals to neighborhood patrons seeking quality refreshment and pleasant surroundings. Worthy of regular visitation for those valuing skilled execution, intelligent beverage curation, and the intangible but essential quality of genuine warmth. This represents successful neighborhood hospitality.

It feels like a secret spot! Hidden in a little side street behind Queen West, this two-floor cafe…read moreis on the southwest edge of Trinity Bellwoods park. I wish there was more seating. Meanwhile, there is a small section of the cafe, right at the front window, that is dog friendly. I tried the London Fog, and it was really good, but I paid almost $9 for it, which was pretty pricey, no? I wish they had more to eat. I think if they even had some Japanese hand-held food like onigiri or cheese tarts, that could be really good.

A cool open concept cafe that has lots of seating as well as loft area for a cozier catch-up…read moresession with a friend/date. Also a great spot for working/studying. They also do workshops which was intriguing. I would love to look more into that and see what they have to offer. I ordered an iced Americano and it was okay. It had citrus notes which I'm not a big fan of but I think I should've specified which coffee beans I wanted. P.S. If you're visiting during the winter, please be careful. The sidewalks around this area and leading up to the cafe were not really salted so we were literally walking on ice.