I was looking for a place to do some studying cafe, and I decided to stop by STAE Cafe!…read more STAE Cafe was quite busy when I walked in. There's about 7 or 8 tables available, and I sat down at one of the smaller tables since those were the only ones available. There's QR codes on each table so you can order what you want through your phone. They also deliver your food/drinks to your table. I ordered the blueberry matcha latte, which I was pleasantly surprised about! It had just the right amount of sweetness, and the blueberry flavour pairs so well with the matcha. I'd definitely order it again! There is a 75 minute seating policy. however, I'm not too sure if they strictly enforce that. I did work for about an hour and there were people who came before me that were still there. It is a very busy cafe, so if you can't study in a noisy area, I would recommend bringing noise-cancelling headphones or going to a different cafe. Overall, the cafe has a great aesthetic and a short but quality menu. I'll be back when I'm craving a decent matcha!

I have visited Stae Cafe a handful of times and they have yet to disappoint. From their customer…read moreservice to their latte art to their unique seasonal menus. I have tried their - Americano -flat white -blue pea flower latte -matcha latte -spanish latte -strawberry matcha cold drink -matcha white chocolate cookie And have enjoyed all of them! Each drink served with the perfect madeline on the side. Visiting is always an enjoyable addition to nice sunny walks in the Boxgrove area... but pricey!

I feel bad giving it the stars I did but I have to be honest that the drinks were not impressive at…read moreall. The staff was so so kind. Nothing but praise for the service. The guy working that day went out of his way to help us like our drinks but it just was too basic for me to see it as worth the price. The matcha was low quality and the iced coffee was something you can easily make at home. It just isn't worth paying for. Lots of space and nice staff but mid drinks Iced mango matcha $5.50, oat milk +.80c Iced caramel macchiato $5.65 - outlets near every table - About 16 seats - 6/10 My oat milk mango matcha tasted a lot like cereal but the matcha mango tasted good

This cafe made a really good study spot on a Thursday afternoon. The staff was nice too and bought…read moreour drinks to our table for us. We got the masala chai tea latte and caramel macchiato, they were both really pretty good! Have a lot of seats and places for you to charge your devices.

A local coffee shop in a Markham plaza with quite an impressive menu, especially on their seasonal…read moredrinks. It was my first time here and i was surprised to see that they also have seating here as well. I was intrigued with their seasonal menu and I'm so glad I checked them out because their drinks were delicious and well rounded in flavour. Opted for their blueberry latte and peach jasmine cloud and both drinks were so delicious! The blueberry latte had a nice subtle blueberry flavour with the coffee. The peach jasmine cloud on the other hand was refreshing but had that savoury cheese foam on the top as well that worked well with the drink pairing. What a great local coffee shop with nicely curated drinks in Markham. Worth checking out for sure.

Commence Coffee is tucked inside a small strip plaza across from Garden Basket supermarket, and it…read moreserves up social media-worthy lattes. They have a relatively extensive menu for a cafe spanning typical coffee/espresso-based drinks, tea lattes, salted cheese foam (so creamy!), and speciality tea & coffee lattes. As someone who loves visiting cafes, I'm always on the lookout for unique drinks. I tried their Honey Cream Latte, which had the perfect combo of espresso (not too bitter or bold, but it doesn't get drowned out by the other ingredients), foam, and a light sweetness from the honey. Their matcha lattes looked great too, so I'll definitely have to return for those. The main downsides - parking can be tricky in this plaza, and there is limited seating inside.

A couple of months ago, my wife and I went for lunch at La Fonte. You really go for the view, not…read morethe food. The food is decent (we split a pizza, and then had a dessert). Not bad, but nothing out of the ordinary, either. But what you really go for is the view of Toogood pond. With a review like that, you'd think I'd rate it higher. So why did I give it only 2 stars? We liked it enough that we tried to make a reservation again. Only now, their policies had changed. You had to make a $25 minimum per person, and on top of that, they add a 20% penalty (what they euphemistically call "gratuity". But it most definitely is not a gratuity, because a gratuity means that it's voluntary. There's nothing voluntary about the 20% surcharge. So call it what it is - a penalty). Because of these 2 extremely dumb changes, we'll never be dining there again. There are plenty of other delicious spots in Unionville (including 3 other Italian restaurants that don't have these practices), that there's no need to tolerate these policies.

Came here on a Friday evening for dinner. Called ahead to make a reservation and they reserved two…read moretables for us to choose! Service was superb with very friendly servers - so friendly that even my toddler with stranger anxiety liked them and engaged with them! Atmosphere and view were great since it was sitting on Toogood Pond. Inside was really cute too. Tables, chairs, and even the booster were clean. Zero complaints! The only thing is the washroom is the public park washroom so it's not the prettiest and cleanest; there were some bugs and some smell. In terms of the menu, there aren't a lot of choices for pasta but it makes sense since it is a bistro. Ordered the Mortadella & Burrata and Tagliatelle al Ragu. Both were really delicious and the pasta tasted fresh even though we don't know if it's fresh pasta. Had a really good experience here and would definitely come back! This spot is perfect for date nights since there are many small tables and the vibe is just a date night vibe!

A Hidden Gem with NYC Vibes & Central Perk Charm!…read more Took my bestie to Ravine Cafe today for bunch to celebrate her birthday, and we are still buzzing. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere hit that perfect sweet spot, that classy but cozy, with a definite New York City energy. Think lots natural light with big windows, warm and welcoming lighting, and that effortless "cool" that made us feel like we have stepped into Central Perk. Only things missing is the big orange couch and the oversized coffee mugs. The menu? Bougie without the sting. We both had the eggs Benny, while mine was the Cajun shrimp (unique and flavourful), hers was the classic bacon Benny. They were both beautifully plated, yet surprisingly reasonable for the quality. What really sealed it was the service. Staff was attentive and smiley, but the owner stole the show, came by, chatted for a solid 15 minutes, and shared the restaurant's backstory. Felt like old-school hospitality, not rushed commercially influenced like most of the commercial restaurants in the area. Perfect for a brunch gathering, a date, or just pretending you are in a rom-com. We will for sure be back, and with more friends. Thank you for the great service and amazing food!

It was my son's birthday, we went fr breakfast. Very clean spacious place . Staff is very…read morewelcoming . Service was good , ambiance is good too . The breakfast was good

A delightful coffee/drinks spots on main street unionville…read more Owner operators are nice and take the time to make drinks well. Be prepared to wait but you are sure to get quality drinks. Our speciality drinks were delicious and not too sweet.

This location is in Unionville, at the end of Main Street…read more Menu is drinks and some food items like the pull apart bagel which seems to be very popular. Overhead an employee tell a customer the bagels are baked fresh with each order. Because the location is Main Street Unionville it can get busy so patience it important They have a decent sized patio as well as indoor seating. What was ordered: Mango Coconut Americano Hand crushed lime tea with Pineapple juice In general the drinks are just okay. The mango coconut Americano is mango purée/juice with coconut water and an espresso shot. The combination made the coffee seem watered down. The hand crushed lime tea was lacking something, I could taste the pineapple juice but again it seemed water down. None of the flavours were pronounced.

Tried this out with friends, and the food and atmosphere were amazing! It was very busy, yet the…read morelayout is not cramped in any way so it didn't bother us so much. There's plenty of games to bring to your table to play too. The menu was very cute! It came in the form of a newspaper, so I thought that was a nice stylistic choice. Lots of variety on food. I got the Rosé Bacon Penne Pasta, which had gochujang in it and it was the perfect level of spice! I've always wanted to try it, and now I'm dying to come back to have this dish again. The only thing I would say is that it's a bit of a small portion for its price, but was still worth it to get.

It seems the business may have changed ownership already with simple renovations done, but it is…read morestill very good in terms of both taste and service. We ordered a few dinners, and each dish was nicely prepared and well presented. The quality of the food remained consistent, and the flavors were enjoyable throughout the meal. The service was also attentive and friendly like before, which added to the overall experience. We really enjoyed our visit and were pleasantly surprised by how well everything was maintained. I would definitely recommend it and would be happy to come back again.

I am IN LOVE with this place. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their drinks and…read morefood. The building itself is so nice and cozy. Food is served in a fancy wooden tray, and you get to enjoy your food to some jazzy piano. The Almond Mocha cake is heavenly. The cake is moist and the frosting is sweet and flavorful. The Iced Dalgona is also lovely. It's visually beautiful and has a perfect balance of sweetness and milky-ness. I don't recommend asking for less sugar for this drink since it's perfect the way it is. Will come again the next time I'm in Toronto :)

The croffles here are unbelievably tasty! I love that they have so many different variety options…read morebeyond just the classic ice cream croffle. All of the drinks we tried were super delicious as well, and having bingsoo (shaved ice) on the menu is a huge bonus. Great place to visit for a sweet treat and cozy vibe. Highly recommended!

I had seen this on social media and we were in the area for lunch so we popped in for an after…read morelunch coffee. If you are familiar with ToGo Coffee this is the same idea....coffees that are flavored with fruit juice/purees. Menu is all drinks, I did not see any food. Accessible via inside Metro Square and outside the mall the space is not very big but there are a couple of seats including a small table in the corner. You can choose your sugar level and ice. What was ordered: 2 lemon coffees 1 apricot coffee We chose 30% sugar for the lemon coffees and it wasn't enough. The gentleman who made our coffee offered to top up the sugar if we didn't find it was enough. For the apricot coffee he recommended no extra sugar as the apricot is a sweetened purée that that use. With small pieces of apricot mixed into the drink it was very nice. Service was good very but it did take a while for us to get our drinks. We would consider returning if in the area.

Consistently a 5 out of 5 Star coffee place in terms of coffee, ambiance, service…read more They have specialty coffees that seem to be updated every time I come here. Most recently I had their cocoa flavored latte and it did not disappoint. It comes with Cocoa, some of their classic syrup, there are 3.25% milk and espresso sauce. It is nice and sweet and definitely has a great mocha flavor without being too sweet. I came back the next day and got their green tea espresso latte which was also very good. I would definitely come back. The lady at the front desk is very nice and you can ask for more espresso shots if it is too sweet or other preference you have is usually honest free of charge.

Starving Artist is one of our go-to spots for breakfast in Markham. It's minutes from our house,…read moreand not only that we actually like the food. Although this is a busy brunch restaurant, the turnover happens fast, and we have never waited more than 30 minutes for a seat. Starving Artist has a wide array of coffees and teas as well as waffles and 'Bennies. We have tried quite a few of the drinks during our visits, and we have tried many of their signature dishes. The staff are great and always accommodating and very patient when my kids can't make up their minds about what they want to eat or drink. The servers have helped my kids on more than one occasion make up their minds. This is a great place for breakfast, brunch or even late afternoon coffee, and we try to go at least once a month.

Visited around 10:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. The café is tucked beside Shoppers Drug Mart, with plenty…read moreof parking available. You pass through a charming patio to enter, which was shaded nicely thanks to the size of the Shoppers building. Given the recent heatwave, we opted to sit indoors. We were greeted at the door and offered the choice between a two-person table tucked farther inside or a four-person table closer to other diners. We chose the smaller table for a bit more privacy and ease of conversation. Menus were provided right away, followed shortly by tap water. When our server checked in to ask about drinks, we let her know we were fine with just water. Later, when we were ready to order, she came promptly when we called her over. A standout moment: we ordered just one smoothie, and she kindly asked if we were sharing, then offered to split it into two cups without us even asking. A thoughtful and appreciated gesture. The Pineapple Banana Smoothie was a highlight. It was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, and incredibly refreshing. My sister ordered the Halloumi Benedict. She noted that while the waffles leaned toward a sweeter flavor on their own, the combination of waffle, egg, and halloumi was well-balanced and worked beautifully together. The egg was jammy and spot-on in terms of taste, texture, and presentation. I had the Fully Loaded, which features a potato waffle topped with bacon bits, sour cream, chives, and cheese. It leaned a bit salty, but not overwhelmingly so, still quite enjoyable overall. I loved the potato waffle which has the slightly crispy edges but was soft to bite with a texture that resembled mash potatoes. As someone who isn't usually crazy about waffles, which was such a nice alternative. Each of our mains came with a side salad (lightly dressed and refreshing) and a choice of fruit salad, maple baked beans, or potato salad. We both chose the fruit salad, which was impressively varied with orange, grapefruit, watermelon, blueberry, blackberry, and banana. Note: Payment is cash or debit only.