I've had Reunion in my sights for quite some time. When I finally got the chance to visit on a sunny Saturday afternoon, it did not disappoint. Compared to other coffee shops in the Parkdale area, Reunion is much more spacious. There's more seating, both inside and outside, and I'd be happy to settle down here for a few hours to knock out some work or dive into a book. The large windows at the front of Reunion lets in a ton of light and contributes to the warmer atmosphere of this shop vs. others in the area, which are more grab-and-go. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the different beans in their arsenal. I ended up going with a cup of the cold brew; it was delicious! Super flavourful and it had me wired for hours. If you find yourself in the Parkdale area looking to catch up with a friend or catch up on some neglected work, I'd strongly recommend Reunion. read more

I ordered a mocha latte to go at Reunion and liked it, but also wouldn't say it was particularly special compared to mocha lattes at other coffee shops. I didn't spend much time inside the coffee shop, but it looked like a nice spot to catch up with a friend. I'd have to go back here again, order a greater variety of food or drinks, and spend more time inside in order to provide a more thoughtful review of the experience. read more

Nadeem who works at Reunion Coffee Roasters served us with excellent coffee. He was very pleasant, helpful and respectful. I would definitely give him 5 stars rating. read more

Reunion coffee is really very tasty. Nadeem who works there is very humble. He served a group of seniors women his Grand mother's friends. He was so humble and served with a smile. He really deserves a promotion. Thank you Reunion Coffee. read more

Really cute cafe! Prices are average for most coffee shops. Add in your own extras for coffee and tea on the side! Lots of space inside and outside to sit down. Staff very friendly. Drip coffee was pretty tasty!! 3.9/5 read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - Small tea! Cute aesthetic 3 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A preferred destination of coffee purists in the west end, this Roncesvalles café has long lines every day of the week - even in the midst of a pandemic. The corner shop is outfitted for takeout only given the current situation. Although the vibe has changed, skilled baristas serve espresso-based drinks, drip and cold-brew coffees made from the shop's dedicated roastery in Oakville. Pastries are supplied by Blackbird Baking Co. Don't forget a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pain au chocolat or gooey ginger cookie to pair with your java. read more

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Finally, I made it to roncesvalles and got to Reunion. Cool interiors and welcoming step is the highlight of this place. Very well designed coffee shop that has a lot of seating. Their coffee is great but the baked good is very flaky/hard - not sure if it was fresh but definitely that is something they might have to look at. Overall it was a nice experience to have a picture taken by placing coffee cup on the name at the entrance. Good vibes around and kind of busy even on a Sunday morning.. read more

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A 3.5. Solid working cafe. Lots of electrical power outlets. WiFi speeds tested at 75/24 with a full house of laptops. That's a great speed considering. The tables have large solid surfaces which are great for working or studying. The location fits over 30 people and is accessible. I did not see any high chairs. I came later in the day so the selection of pastries was very small and the espresso was quite sour. Staff is friendly and there seemed to be a number of regulars. A full cafe is an indication of good product. read more

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3.5 stars... 4 stars easily for the place itself provided you can find a seat. Laptop city! Reunion Island Coffee is a stalwart on the Toronto coffee scene. They are a local coffee roaster with a few outposts but their Roncy location is the one most people know the best. I've seen Reunion on many top Toronto coffee list and on a Sunday afternoon, I finally got to try it. This particular cafe is fairly spacious. I would easily say they have a number of tables ... provided the laptop horde doesn't park their butts and take up more seats than needed. It is very quiet even on a weekend ... no one is speaking except for the occasional tinder date nearby. The menu is a solid espresso menu with no seasonal offerings but they do have a decent amount of loose leaf tea to drink as well. Also, they have a breakfast sandwich and a few treats to tempt you. I have to admit, I was excited to see their slow drip iced coffee machine work in the background. Service here is polite and efficient... we got our flat whites pretty quickly. Flat White - Beautiful latte art topped a fairly good flat white. I would say the flat white was made well but I think the beans weren't my favourite. I dont think thats the barista's fault... I think the beans were just too acidic and fruity for my preference. I did find it more on the sour side and lighter overall. 3.5/5 Tahini maple cookie - Ok, if you see this... get it. It's really good and I normally dont eat cookies cause I always worried they're too hard or too sweet. This is neither. Its a crispy edged but tender on the inside ... just the right amount of maple sweetness without being sugary. I love the tahini addition as it makes it more rich tasting. Seeing how this was bigger than my hand, it definitely is more than enough to share... if you really wanted to! 4/5 Roncy has a few coffee spots but I think Reunion island has the better baristas to pull the espressos and also a nicer place to enjoy that coffee. Maybe next time I'll try something different like a South American bean instead and see how the drinks fare! read more

This is the cafe that Roncy deserved and the cafe it needed. I had the chance to pop in to do a little work, have a little latte and eat a LOT of breakfast sandwiches (ok maybe just one, but I would have had 2-3 if I wasn't afraid of being judged). It takes up a great location on a corner just towards the north end of the Roncy village. You walk in and it's beautifully set up with a more minimalist design, which makes the space look way bigger than your average coffee shop or cafe (dare I say even multi stroller accessible). The real star and the main reason you should come here is for the Reunion Island coffee brewed beverages. Excellent bean selections depending on what your drink preference is. I went with a latte which was beautiful both in taste and in presentation - I still get a kick of the latte art flowers, so pretty. The review would end here and I'd be content to give them a strong 4-star. But then, I was hungry, and I ordered, and it was far too good to not discuss in great detail. Rave even. I started with a chocolate croissant which was.... (insert millennial expression here - Lit, Fyre, #blessed), so flakey and wonderful and jam packed with chocolate. I was happy. ...then I ordered their breakfast sandwich which you can have with bacon OR Kale... OR BOTH (so obviously I did that). HOLLLLLYYYYYYY SHITAKE!! Move over Bacon and Egg McMuffin, but like seriously GTFO, now - you've been my breakfast BAE for years but after having the breakfast sammie at Reunion Island... Who the EF is you? Bye Felicia. Hello Reunion Island breakfast sandwich. My new Ride or Die. (I'm going hard on the Gen i/millennial expressions right now, bare with me, almost done) It wasn't even a big one, and it didn't need to be, it was delicious, juicy even, a unique mix of flavours, textures that all worked together. TLDR, come for the coffee, then *ahem* come for the sandwiches (get it). Eatcrest out read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - Chocolate croissant and a latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Located on Roncesvalles, Reunion Island Coffee is a great coffee shop to get some reading/work done, catch up with friends, or sit down to have a great cup of coffee. I noticed that quite a few people also ordered the breakfast sandwich from the shop next door (which I will do the next time I am there). The cafe eludes a very chill and relaxed vibe with simple decor. I ordered an Americano which was great. Will be back for more if I'm around the area! read more

Conveniently located on a prominent corner of Roncesvalles and Neepawa accross from the TD Bank. The decor is clean and modern and the staff is very nice and knowledgeable. I was asked how how my coffee was since i was the first customer of the day and they wanted to be sure they got the brew right. I had a their flagship blend coffee and it was mild and flavorful, perfect. The almond croissant was rich, it tasted more like a pastry then a croissant, awesome! They take cash, credit card, and debit if its tap. I dont believe they have a standard point of sale machine to insert your card. Some negatives at least when i went was that the music was on the loud side and they have limited cafe food (e.g. muffins, bagels, etc.). But this place still ticks all the boxes. read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - Almont croissant, very rich tasting! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Latte was ok. Ambiance was ok. It was just ok... Didn't find an ooomph to this Coffee House. It was clean and decor was nice but a bit on the 'cold' front--maybe too hipster? read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Staff was friendly, service quick. What can you say about a coffee shop....? Flat white was very good, will return. read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - Great entrance, nice touch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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On a Sunday morning, this coffee shop has a very relaxed vibe, and a mix of locals as well as cafe regulars. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which comes from the place next door, but is delivered through a secret passage way from the back room. The sandwich is easily the best take on the egg, cheese, and meat sandwich. The bacon and kale contrast nicely with the cheddar like cheese and the muffin is equally soft. Coffee roast in the latte is noticeably darker in roast than the other cafes which gives this place a distinctive experience compared to the rest of the pack. read more

We stayed around the corner from here recently and it was just the perfect coffee stop between going to the movie theatre, checking out kids stores and local designers and delicious perogies. The design is vintage and beautiful, the coffee is excellent, the staff are chill and friendly, generally great vibes. read more

I'm noticing a trend with ronces. The west end definitely knows their coffee and food. Reunion coffee falls into that category as well. Came by yesterday, grabbed my Americano and I've gotta say that it's really good. There's that punch of coffee followed by a sweet note that compliments very well. Got 3 bags of coffee beans as well, can't wait to try. Staff was super friendly also. Very helpful with explaining the differences between the different blends. Really low key vibes. Definitely enjoyable. read more

Quite a stroll from me, but well worth it! I look forward to going back. Very bright, open space. The decor is trendy and simple. There is lots of seating, but it never feels claustrophobic or too close for comfort with the people beside you. The coffee and pastries were delicious and fairly priced. The area and the shop had a layed back vibe which was great! Count me in! read more

Open during Canada day weekend, I got my caffeine fill with a pretty latte art. Good way to start the day. Very smooth to the palette, just what I needed. read more

This place was OK, nothing supercozy or mindblowing, area (Roncesvalles) is nice. My latte was good, but not one of these times where you take the first sip and think "YAAAAAAS". I remember the chairs being not very comfortable, I missed some fluffy chairs or sofas where I could chill for a bit. read more

A sip of their Island Reserve roast at The Federal restaurant got me instantaneously asking the waitress for the name of the coffee and then google where I can get my hands on some. I was super happy to find out it's a Canadian roster and they have a cafe in Ronceville so to Reunion Island I go! The atmosphere was quite chill but the decor didn't speak to me. Of course I didn't come here for the Decor, I grabbed a cup of their flag ship dripped coffee, almond croissant (not the best, very soggy) and a 12oz bag. It was a good day. Since our visit to Reunion island cafe, we have became a member and ordered a few of their different blend online. You get free shipping if you order over $59 or you can ship it to the store for free pick up. It's good coffee folks!!! Get some. read more

Tried this place for the first time recently. I had a regular filter coffee and my boyfriend had a cappuccino. We also got two herb and cheddar scones. I'll start with the positive. People were friendly and the scones were tasty. But, the cappuccino tasted sour. We weren't sure if it was "supposed" to be like that or not. My filter coffee was no better than what I can make at home. Overall, we were very disappointed and we won't be back. read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - What we had. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Usually love this place, but came in today in hopes of getting a tea, a Bunners cookie and use my BTZ and they no longer have Bunners or take BTZ :( read more

This place has the best cookies ever. In fact, they often sell out completely. But the day they get their cookies in... oh my. I buy them up. Highlights are the peanut butter cookies and the chocolate chip cookies (with three kinds of chocolate chips in them). I've tried their espresso as well in the form of Americano and it was damn good, especially the iced one. I also love that they have all kinds of non dairy milks available- soy, almond, and oat. It's a luxury. But yeah, their baked goods are spot on. I don't think they get their baked goods daily so as long as you buy them day of they are delicious. Honourable mentions: brownie filled croissant, raisin croissant/pastry. The staff are really nice as well. My only suggestion for this place would be to get some hooks in the washroom for women's purses or bags, or guy's bags, for that matter read more

I think this place has lots of haters as well. I enjoy their coffee. The layout is simple and clean. The place has a vibe that helps keep Roncy on the map. read more

Great and very consistent flat white. Never failed me! I've also tried the ground coffee and it's solid. The staff is always cheery and the space is inviting although a bit echoy. One of my favourite thing to do in warm weather is to sit on the benches out front with friends to catch up and people watch. Dear Reunion Island, please please finish your side patio. Will be there everyday in summer. read more

Most important bit - the coffee is fantastic. Really, their cortado has been consistently better than the Lit or most other coffee shops in the area or elsewhere. I really cannot say anything bad about the coffee, its' delicious and well made. If that's all you care about, ignore the rest of the review. If you consider atmosphere and character to be as important for a cafe, however, read on. The venue leaves a lot to be desired. They've completely overhauled the interior; a necessary change that they blew spectacularly, in my opinion. The new setup is completely sterile, and the combination of old-time hospital tile with oppressively white walls deprives the space of any potential character or emotional attachment. The echo in the now large space can be deafening, and the people behind the counter appear more like assembly line workers than baristas. The joint advertises itself as a "coffee laboratory," where new baristas are trained and new ideas are tried out for a willing audience. Maybe this will be the case, but right now the RICB is just another coffee shop on a street full of 'em, and given how off-putting the atmosphere can be, I wonder how long it'll last. The new owners have created a space without the potential for any sort of community while holding to underwhelming irony as a substitute for character and ambiance. read more

Great coffee but ok atmosphere. Could do with a lounging area or at least a couch for comfortable and relaxed conversations. read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The coffee isnt good, its poured out of a warmer. I dont get it. Its way too loud and cold. Some wood or fabric would do this place good. The ham and cheese croissant wasnt able to be heated up. So i had a slab of ham and hard, sweating slab of cheese on a croissant. It was just under $7. The small coffee was basically an espresso cup so had to get the regular size which most places would deem as small. Ugh. Ill stick to every other coffee shop in the area. read more

First off: the coffee is good. But so is the coffee at the other coffee-centric cafes in the neighbourhood. And they won't do a pourover if they're busy, which was disappointing. But the big problem is that the space is unbearably loud. They (smartly) tore out all of the leftover-from-second-cup decor that the previous cafe here had, but they've replaced it with blank walls, hard floors, hard chairs, tile, nothing at all to absorb the sound. I've been three times, and every time I've left to go to another cafe because of the loudness. It starts with loud music, and then any table where people need to have a conversation have to talk over the music, and the next over them, and so on. And with all the tables facing the narrow direction, all that sound bounces right back. Whether you're alone or trying to have a conversation, it's frustrating. Lit down the street gets as many tables in, but with some soft surfaces and facing the tables the long way and not having to talk over music, there's no problem. The coffee is good, the wifi is good, the staff are nice. If somehow they solve the noise problem, I'd love to swing by regularly. But right now it's just too noisy to bother. read more

They're still a new cafe and have some growing pains. You can tell. It's not all bad, don't misunderstand! Here's my rundown. The good: Great coffee Tasty baked goods, including some stuff from Bunner's Bake Shop for the vegan/gluten-free folks in the 'hood Friendly staff Yummy take on a cold brew: cold brew + tonic water Prices on par with other cafes in the 'hood Lots of plugs for the laptop crowd Decent wifi The not-so-good: Tend to run out of food, especially the Bunner's items. Won't do pourovers if it's busy The bad: It gets very, very loud in here very easily. The place is designed with almost nothing to absorb sound: hard surfaces everywhere, no fabric or sound absorbing in sight. So all it takes is one table of loud talkers and it's a problem. They tend to play loud music, which doesn't help at all. I like it here, it's a good addition to the 'hood and a good place to go if my fave local is super busy. But I'm hoping they can fix some of the issues, especially the noise problems. Then I'll drop by more often! read more

The layout is beautiful. The counter is beautiful. The service is great. But the coffee, it's meh. Not bad, but not great either. read more

Great coffee, rad tunes, nice staff, highly instagrammable, clean, attractive design. If you're in Roncey, you can't do better. read more

Reunion Coffee Roasters - Barista's hard at work - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great spot to grab and go or stop in for a coffee in Roncesvalles. Baristas are friendly and know the products inside and out. Wicked espresso and drip offerings and the best cold brew with tonic in town. read more

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Decor is clean and beautiful, but the atmosphere is cold. My friend and I did not feel comfortable here and the overpriced soy latte I ordered tasted sour. I will not be back here, here are plenty of other cafes in the neighbourhood that are welcoming with better drinks. read more

Doesn't open until 9am which is about the right time for the pretentious Roncesvalles crowd. Walk to a Brockton Village - far more accepting community without the arrogance and attitude read more

Excellent third wave coffee in a beautiful, relaxing space with lots of comfortable tables and chairs and a well-coiffed Roncesvalles clientele. A good place to find inspiration for your next edgy haircut or cool outfit. The staff are warm, the light pouring in the windows is uplifting, and the self-serve water is plentiful. As spacious Toronto coffee palaces go, this is the more polished counterpart to Propeller's industrial-chic warehouse space to the northwest. read more

I love minimalist aesthetic. Bright, clean, and spacious. And most importantly: serving the best Americano I've had on Roncey. A much needed addition to the 'hood. Thanks for opening up, guys. read more

I was very fascinated by the "coffee" tile design at the entrance of the store and stopped to take a picture. When I looked up, I found the staff giving me judgemental looks. As I opened the second door and was taking in the atmosphere of the store, I was interrupted by an annoyed "Uh... Can I help you?" from the girl at the cash. Rude. I wouldn't give a full review on the coffee and food I purchased because I'm sure it's biased by their bad service, but stick to coffee and don't try their teas. read more

The atmosphere is great and pleasant staff! Disappointed by luke warm latte and a "too-dense" croissant though :(