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Second Cup Cafe

3.3 (23 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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SECOND CUP CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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Outdoor seating
Good for working

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Craig L.

A friend and I stopped in at this location yesterday (Sat.) afternoon while we were exploring venues during Doors Open. This particular Second Cup is located on the ground floor of Kensington Eye Institute with a front entrance directly from outside; the location is fairly small but it was uncrowded when we ordered therefore we received fairly prompt service. I ordered a Sea Salt Chocolate Chip cookie (see pic. below) which I found quite enjoyable. They have a fairly wide variety of both drinks and baked food. Being at the north end of Kensington Market and a short walk west of the Spadina streetcar line and Chinatown, the venue is in a convenient location, close to lots of other stores and other amenities. In my view it's worth a visit if you're in the immediate vicinity and desire/are in need of a fairly quick beverage and/or food fix.

coffee cups stacked on top of each other
Martin S.

This SC has been through a couple different owners over the last few years and I had the pleasure of meeting the current owner, David, over a hot chocolate here recently with a Next Door meetup. Quite an interesting experience chatting about coffee, and running a business in the College St/ Kensington market area. This SC can create whatever drink you can imagine! Just ask the barista and they will be happy to accommodate whatever you would like to have. This is a smaller location attached to the medical centre beside it with a hallway so it's a great spot to hang out in if you are waiting for an appointment in the building or for someone to come pick you up. There's a cool line drawing of famous Kensington market iconography to draw you in, and when we were there the space was nicely decorated for Christmas. There's a cozy spot at the back of space to sit that is away from the hustle and bustle, as well as a window spot that is off to the side where you can hide away, yet be in plain site of the busy sidewalk traffic seen through the window. The baking is fully stocked and looked amazing when we were there. The coffee is made with SC own espresso bean which tastes unique and goes well with milk as a latte or on its own as an espresso. There's even a small patio space on the sidewalk out front in the summer to enjoy. It's good to see this SC in David's capable hands and wishing the best going forward, as we look ahead to 2023, with another year to enjoy coffee Second Cup style!

Iced vanilla bean latte
Meher A.

This location is my go to coffee place whenever I need a cup of coffee before or during work. The people working here are really sweet and friendly. I've tried several things from the second cup but I've only had the iced vanilla latte from this location a couple of times and I have no complaints.

Jenelle C.

I think I'll stick to Starbucks. My drink was overly sweet and the cookie was rather hard. This location was also really small but I do like that they had two tables and chairs outside.

Annie A.

Review is for the cheesecake. It's amazing!! The cashier, a young tall guy, is very nice and friendly. Too bad can not redeem my reward for the cake. I came hoping to find a large selection of nice cake but there was only one so I got this one. Interior is a bit small for work. It's connected to the medical Center next door

It's the lids that drive me bonkers
Lisa H.

On my way to the market stopped in here. Friendly staff for sure that's the reason I've stopped in previously. Only thing with second cup is that the lids stick together and you never know how many fingers have touched yours. I give this particular location 5 stars but second cup overall 3 due to this fact.

I was really hungry ( don't judge me) :D

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Ordered the new frocho from this location and it sucks. It tastes like a cold chocolate milk for $6 bucks. Tossed It. Not Worth It.

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This location is my go to coffee place whenever I need a cup of coffee before or during work.

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