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    4.4 (25 reviews)

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    Mango  matcha & blueberry  matcha
    Josephine M.

    Gorgeous cafe on an upper floor just north of Dundas on Spadina. Located near Kensington markets so it's an easy stop to grab your fav matcha or a pastry snack in a beautiful setting. Plenty of seating, good service, tunes & vibes. A nice retreat on a hot & humid day

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    Aya E.

    Ordered: Iced Sweet Corn Latte (~$8 CAD) Aya's take: Project Seoul is a Korean cafe located on the second floor. It's bright, minimalistic, and surprisingly spacious! They have a few signature drinks but the Iced Sweet Corn Latte stood out to me the most. Koreans tend to use corn in desserts and drinks for its subtle sweetness and what better place to try it than here! The espresso is naturally bold & bitter while the corn flavor gives it that buttery, sweet flavor. It was also super creamy, smooth, and comforting. Definitely a good try!

    Storefront at night
    Chuan C.

    This is a Korean café. It is located on the second floor. We ordered the following: 1. Chocolate Croffle ($10.99). 2. Earl Grey Chocolate Cake ($9.99). 3. Sweet Corn Latte (iced $7.49). 4. Hojicha Latte ($5.79). The Chocolate Croffle is freshly made with Banana, Chocolate Ice Cream, and Chocolate Syrup. The Croffle was crispy and airy. It was delicious. The Earl Grey Chocolate Cake was also delicious. The Sweet Corn was a layer below coffee. The Sweet Corn on its own was subtle but requires an acquired taste. It was good when mixed with the coffee layer. The Hojicha Latte was good. The customer service was good. The interior has a modern vibe. There are many tables. There are electrical outlets with 2 USB-A charging ports each outlet. There is quiet piano music playing in the background. If you show them a Google review, they will give you a free handmade Dalgona. We got a heart-shaped one. There is free WiFi. The cafe is not wheelchair accessible. There are two female washrooms and one male washrooms, all of them are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-263

    Jasmine M.

    We stumbled upon Project Seoul right when it opened! It's on the 2nd floor, so you take the stairs up to the entrance. The menu and variety of pastries are displayed right when you enter - the space is very very cute! If we had more time, I would've loved to sit and take in the atmosphere. If I lived in Toronto, I think I would also love this cafe as a study spot. We got the pistachio bow pastry, a sweet corn latte, and a regular latte. My only complaint is that although they had just opened, they only had a few pastries in the display window, and when we tried the pistachio bow, it tasted a couple days old.. I hoped they would have freshly baked pastries. The drinks were really good though!

    sweet corn latte
    Elaine S.

    The inside of this cafe is a lot bigger than I expected! The space feels really open with tons of natural light. When I visited they had a cute Christmas tree up and light Christmas jazz playing which set a super cozy atmosphere. There's a lot of seating and when I arrived around 1 PM on a Sunday it was maybe half-full. By 2 PM though it got really crowded and most of the seats were taken. This is definitely a popular study/work spot as I saw a bunch of people on their laptops. Just a heads-up though, there is a 2-hour seating limit on weekends, so plan accordingly. They had a nice display of pastries and cakes, but I ended up getting one of their drinks. I tried the sweet corn latte (less sweet). I'd rate the drink 7/10, the sweet corn flavor wasn't too strong and the latte felt a little bit watery. I think I was expecting something closer to the creamier SooSoo latte style, where you get the sweet corn cream topping. Here, the corn sits at the bottom and the drink is lighter overall without the cream top. I did notice a lot of people ordering their matcha lattes, and they have some fun flavours like blueberry, banana, etc. So I'd come back to try one of those next time and perhaps do some work there as well.

    A matcha latte and an iced vanilla latte
    Aliye S.

    A super cute cafe in the heart of china town. Located right across from the kensington market strip, this adorable and elegant Korean cafe is a must stop for matcha or coffee. The staff are lovely, and you will get a buzzer for your order. Their food selections are also delectable, mostly offering sweet treats. If they have it in stock, their blueberry cake is divine and not too sweet! The bingsu they offer is perfect for a hot summer day, but I would recommend sharing. My favourite is the strawberry.

    Mango matcha iced latte
    Ritwika B.

    This is located on the second floor of another restaurant and it's easy to miss the signboard that says it's on the second floor. We climbed the stairs and we were surprised to see so much seating capacity inside the cafe. And the place was packed on a sunday evening! The barista was really friendly and sweet - I ordered a mango matcha iced latte with less ice and he made sure it had less ice and more of the drink lol! It was my first time trying mango matcha and I was happy with the taste but I think I prefer strawberry or regular matcha over mango. Just my preference. They also had a variety of desserts like basque cheesecake, orange cake and so many more items that looked so delicious but I was full so didn't give them a try. Maybe next time!

    Kelvin L.

    Project Seoul is one of the best workspace cafes in the city. Located on the second floor off of Spadina, they have a front to back facing space along the whole building. The front has bar seating facing the street down below while the back has a small balcony area and the place just flows with energy and fresh air. There are tons of individual or 2 people seating (with bigger tables reserved for 3-4 people to share) that has to seat at least 60+ people. Most of the patrons are there to chat/meetup or working on their laptops. The music is a nice ambient level and when the place gets busy near lunch or the after work/school rush, you won't be hearing your neighbor much anyway. They have some plugs available (maybe 20ish outlets, nearer to the front), but those seat are normally held down by the regulars, so get there early or come with a power bank. Their free wifi is great, no issues and you get the sense that people are there to work, no drama, just do your thing too. Their drinks were great, the sparkling nades and lattes are pretty spot on, they are tailored more to the Asian flavor tastes. Like corn and match lattes, etc. My go-to cafe to get work done. Have a look and see if you enjoy the vibes.

    Matcha yuzu latte
    Candice W.

    The space is bigger than I thought, laptop friendly, and 99% same style with cafe I've visited in Korea! Love their matcha drinks, not overly milky, and the foam is rich!

    Ada L.

    Project Seoul is a new Korean coffee shop located along Spadina near Baldwin St., near Kensington Market. It is located on the 2nd floor above a Korean BBQ shop where there are a sit of stairs to navigate (not fully accessible). The aesthetic of the place is calm and relaxing where there are hints of green and wood throughout. The coffee shop has plenty of seating available where it is the perfect place to do some work or hang out with some friends. The menu has both caffeinated or and non-caffeinated beverage options, baked goods (cookies, croissants, cakes, etc.), as well as bingsu (Korean shaved ice). They do open later in the morning but close late at night. I stopped by Project Seoul after seeing the place on Instagram on Thursday morning a few minutes after the shop opened. The place is popular as more and more people started showing up. I opted to grab a cappuccino as well as matcha financier. Staff provided me with a buzzer to notify me when my order would be ready (which took about 5 min). I picked up my order at the counter and sat down. The atmosphere of the space is super relaxing. The hints of green and wood bring the indoors inside. The plants fill the space which creates an inviting and welcoming place. There are also cute framed prints all over the coffee shop as well. Coffee wise, my cappuccino was okay. Not the best I've had but not the worst either. The matcha financier didn't have much of a matcha taste. I'd be curious to try the bingsu and matcha drinks next time. Definitely do love the ambiance of the place - a perfect place to work or get together with friends!

    Hazelnut Latte
    Susan L.

    I am a huge lover of cafe workspaces and Project Seoul hits off all of my wants. It's a beautiful space with LOTS of seating. I can definitely see myself working here lots and there are spots with outlets as well. Additional they have free wifi which isn't always the case for some cafes. It does feel like it's been designed as a nice workspace. I got the hazelnut latte which was a bit sweet for me, but the size was good and price is comparable to something you'd get at Starbucks. Service was quick and easy as well. Definitely a great work space and just as lovely of a hangout/coffee date place as well.

    Gianna Y.

    What a hidden gem. you would not know it until you get to the 2nd floor! It's so nondescript from the outside street level you would miss it. Once you get upstairs it's huge from end to end and I think there's a patio at the back. Super busy on a Sunday afternoon with lots of students (?) all working on their laptops. It's got good lighting. Clean. 100% like cafes in Korea. This one is very minimalist but still got good vibes. And they offer all kinds of hot and cold drinks and snacks like slices of cake and cookies. Like a typical coffee house.

    Matcha latte
    Jessica T.

    A very cozy chill cafe, great for both chatting and studying! It has free wifi with a purchase and outlets along one wall. The matcha itself is decent. When I went it was quite busy and there were only 1-2 seats free, understandably as it was around 2-3pm.

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    My 1st review of June is not even in my country, the US. It was a year ago today, June 1, we left…read morefor our Niagara Falls/Toronto trip. This continues the 2025 alphabet series, C is for Cafe Landwer. On Tuesday, 6/3/25, we went to St. Lawrence Market; see my B is for Buster Sea Cove. Seems like we happened to go alphabetical for lunch/brunch as the next day Wed., 6/4/25. This place had good reviews. So, we got on TTC to Osgoode station and was a very close walk. It said established in 1919, so we thought it's a good sign it's been in business over a century; although not this location specifically. Their history in the 20th century was that they started in Berlin, Germany in 1919, but they were a Jewish family who ended up immgrating to Israel in 1933, opening their store there, and expanded locations throughout Israel. Their history in Toronto & North America (including some in the US) is much more recent since opening in 2017. Unfortunately, my closest is New York City; none in Maryland or DC area. This location is in busy downtown Toronto. We sat outside on their big patio area as the weather was warm and could enjoy the view of the buildings, people, cars, etc. Server was friendly answering our questions. I ended up getting an egg benedict with salmon in a croissant. It was creative and delicious take on egg benedict. The only issue was it was messy to eat in the croissant, but I didn't care as it was so delicious. My girlfriend got a Belgian waffle with blueberries, whipped cream, etc. It was unique and very good & sweet too as I tried a bite. Overall, this was a 5-star experience with great food, service, & atmosphere.

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    I come to the Brick Room a concerning amount of times. They have two locations: Brookfield and…read moreTemperance. It's my pick me up during work hours. They take their time, give attention to their craft. It's not a place you grab and go. You need to truly appreciate it but sitting down and letting the baristas come to you, explain how to consume the coffee drink and then enjoy it. The brick room's interior is covered with red bricks and fun fact - red bricks are great to keep rooms cooler during summer and warmer during winters! I love the intentionality in everything they do.

    I tried using Google Maps to find The Brick Room, but it wasn't very helpful. Turns out the café is…read moreright along the path and I could've easily walked straight out of Union Station since it's right next to that entrance. The space itself has a really niche aesthetic and I especially loved the unique window design. I arrived around 10 a.m. and the café was busy but not overwhelming, with a steady flow of people coming and going. I ordered one of their winter specials: an iced matcha with black sesame foam. It was pricey at $10, but honestly one of the best I've ever had. They instruct you to sip the foam first before mixing, and the flavours were bold with just the right amount of sweetness. The service was incredible. They actually brought my drink over, which I wasn't expecting, and when we were done they came by with water and cleared our empty cups. Such a pleasant surprise! All in all, highly recommend this spot. I would come by all the time if I lived nearby.

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    Rad coffee shop slash record store on Queen West. My husband and I stopped in out of curiosity…read more(anything that has "records" in it he has to investigate) and ended up staying for a good half hour talking music with the staff and sipping on delicious coffee. I had the flat white and it was fantastic. My husband had just a standard drip coffee and he reported it as quite good as well. They have plenty of seating, from tables and chairs to more lounge type couches and such. Wifi was also really solid, which we appreciated being in from the States (crazy data charges, you know!). Staff was beyond friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great time chatting with them. Great tunes played inside with plenty of fantastic vinyl to choose from to boot.

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