A very quaint little Turkish inspired coffee shop on King West. They specialize in simits, which are essentially Turkish styled bagels, dipped in molasses and doused in sesame seeds. I'm not familiar with the dish so can't say if it's authentic or not, but it was definitely very tasty! You can have your simit with a variety of different options, mine I got the smoked salmon with cream cheese and greens. The ingredients are very fresh and I believe mostly made in house. The cream cheese was just spectacular. They also serve a variety of hot drinks, in line with the Turkish theme. I had the Turkish latte, which I thought was alright. Great experience overall, only thing I would say is that it was a little pricey. My latte plus the simit was a total $14. read more

Simit & Chai - The Poseidon - Simit with smoked salmon, cream cheese and greens. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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What I thought I was getting: authentic Indian chai well spiced and simmered. What I got: watery black tea served by a child. I dislike it when people make their children work for them..unless this is supposed to add to the effect of feeling as if one is in India? read more

Super hip coffee shop in downtown Toronto. Warm atmosphere for cold Toronto winter. Not noisy, so you can actually have a conversation. Yummy Turkish pastries! Great for breakfast or midday snacking :) read more

Simit & Chai - Vegan simit & dirty chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I got the chia pudding there today.. not sure if it's supposed to like this and it tasted sour like it had gone bad. I didn't feel comfortable eating it so I decided to throw it out :(. i feel bad writing this because the staff were very nice. read more

Simit & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Family owned, best God damn 'bagels' or simits in the city. Street style with olive paste and cream cheese is so delicious. Plenty of seating, stroller friendly. read more

I wanted to check this place out I saw it on yelp and I am not disappointed. The long skinny bagels have great flavour and I had an iced Turkish coffee which paired well with my vegan bagel. This would be an every day stop for me if I lived a little closer. Well worth lunch or breakfast. read more

Simit & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I live Pretty much next door to this Turkish coffee shop. The owners are very nice and will answer any question that you may have. I've had the smoked salmon simit sandwich which is my go to there, their delicious fig and walnut muffins are addicting but a little small for the price, their lattes are delicious and made perfectly and their mini sandwiches are delicious as a snack. I had a chance today to try their turkish coffee which is ground and roasted differently compared to regular coffee which the owner explained to me more indepth. I tried it with their version of a nutella turkish croissant. I was not a huge fan of the turkish croissant as the texture was more of a bread or bagel instead of a delicate pastry like the french croissant. The turkish coffee was full of flavour but I could not get past the grounds on the bottom nor the size of it. You need to stop drinking like 1/4 of the way because of the grounds at the bottom of the cup will end up in your mouth. I prefer the latte or even the americano which I often get. read more

Simit & Chai - Turkish Coffee and Nutella Turkish Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Love the vegan simit, and the turkish steeped tea. Great ambiance for brunch with friends on a Sunday, or getting some work done during the week. read more

Pleasantly surprised! I had the vegan bagel which tasted great. I was hesitant because I'm not a fan of Montreal bagels (too hard and dry) but these were not at all. The place was also bigger inside than I had imagined based on some other reviews. I've been inside really small coffee shop spaces with hardly any seating but this wasn't the case. I think they should have more than just a link to write a yelp review on their website. read more

Very friendly atmosphere, you feel like family, simit is traditional, chai/tea are quality and delicious. read more

Simit & Chai - Simit and istanbul fog. Quality tea. You can take and go delicious simits with what do you like inside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wow so impressed with this café! I visit turkey often and the simits remind me of walking down the streets of Istanbul! Make sure you try them with the cream cheese and olive paste, blew my mind! Also, wow the Turkish latte was exquisite. I never thought of having Turkish coffee in a latte form, try it you will definitely not regret it. Hope this place expands! It's amazing and the customer service is on point! read more

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Nice place for a light meal. Turkish coffee is fantastic. They have vegan baked goods and an excellent home made baklava . Friendly service people, tidy place and good value. The " Simit" options are interesting too. Basically a large Turkish bagel with a variety of fillings and spreads that result in a nice breakfast or lunch option. If I lived closer I would visit often. read more

I've never had a simit before so was quite curious to try one out! It was explained to me that a simit is the Turkish version of a bagel and is considered fast food, sound good so far? The interior of Simit & Chai was so spacious and clean, great place to grab a bite and sit down and work! Lots of options for your simit so I decided to grab the Street Simit and a cup of Chai latte - just wanted to try what they were actually named after. The Street Simit ($5) was filled with cream cheese and olive paste. Not a fan of actual olives itself, the olive paste was actually quite light and paired well with the cream cheese! Turns out a simit is like a skinny bagel - I like this a lot more than regular bagels because it's easier and cleaner to eat and great for portion control. Don't be fooled though, I was quite full after my Street Simit! The chai latte was a bit disappointing... The milk to chai ratio was a bit high, I would've liked more chai in it to give it a kick since it mostly tasted like warm milk with a hint of Chai. Overall, great place to grab a quick bite and do some work. Going to come back and try other simits (maybe a simit with Nutella?) and perhaps their Istanbul fog or a green tea latte. Stay tuned for more :) read more

Simit & Chai - Street Simit (simit with cream cheese and olive paste) and a cup of Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

While visiting from NYC, went to my sisters local spot and demanded we go everyday during my visit in Toronto. This place is really cute, delicious and has super friendly staff. We ordered The Street Simit (cream cheese with olive paste) and a dirty chai tea (shot of espresso added). Both were incredible. read more

Good Turkish tea served in a traditional tea cup with good simit. Tried the original with feta cheese and tomatoes and it was pretty close to authentic. Tried acma with olive paste and that was pretty good as well. Nice treat at Toronto. Turkish coffee served in a Turkish coffee cup hit the spot as well. read more

Simit & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for breakfast whilst visiting Toronto and was pleasantly surprised to find this place. I got the traditional simit which was excellent and then got a Nutella açma to go. The service was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was hip. I wish they had a place like this near where I lived because I would go all the time! read more

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After taking a strong interest in Turkish culture and after a free sampling of their homemade wet chai tea on a fall day, I decided it was a must on a Saturday morning. I was slightly overwhelmed by the choices of bagels and toppings so I left my selection in the hands of the owner. What I received was a thin round bagel stuffed with cream cheese and olive tapenade, literally served on silver platter- with good reason. It was one of the best bagels I've ever consumed and also a lot more comfortably filling than the thick bagels one is more subject too. Also, the owner suggested a Turkish coffee served in the most beautiful porcelain. Although, I am a regular to espresso this was no comparison to the bold and strong flavor of the Turkish coffee... it was an "experience" that I'm happy was suggested to me. I was so excited and pleased with my meal I had to go back and try a dessert. I settled for baklava, another new food for me. It was delightfully sticky, sweet and crispy and had me licking my fingers at the unusual delicacy. I'd recommend going early in the morning on a Saturday before the usual crowd gets there and speak with the employees about the menu and get to know them better. They are informative, very sweet and very passionate. I'm very happy I did because I tried a lot of food I didn't try before without living the familiarity of my neighbourhood. read more

Perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Fresh and simple food but omg so delicious! Good pricing too. Legit cappuccinos. Friendly service. Will be coming back often. read more

Simit & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Poor service. Worker rude and snobby. Food nothing special. Would not recommend.. Way over priced for what it is. read more

I finally tried this place and it was amazing!! Super cute interior and friendly staff. I got the vegan and it was delicious. Still dreaming about that fava bean purée. Prices were fair. This place is super close to home so I'd definitely return for more delicious simit and I want to try their shakshuka! read more

Love this place! It's been fun watching it grow. Great hot beverages, and the food (while a tad on the expensive side) is homemade and tasty. If you have't tried a simit - you must. They're a chewy and nutty version of a bagel - with lots of topping combinations. My go-to is a combo of cream cheese and hot red pepper paste. A great place to sit with friends and catch up, or bring your laptop or book and spend some alone time. read more

What a find! The simit is lovely and the baklava!!! Wow!!! Just wow! Great service, very clean, bright and pleasing decor. Love the potted plants on the tables and hanging from the ceiling. Will be back again for sure! read more

I've always had this place bookmarked, and finally had the chance to come by and try it out. The prices are definitely steep, but the simit is large and I really enjoyed it with the salmon. I got the Poseidon bagel which was about $14-ish. I'd like to try the shakshuka the next time, but the price is the only thing deterring me from doing so. On the plus side, the ambience was really great - I enjoyed the decor and overall environment as well as supporting a local business. read more

Great traditional Turkish Simit!!! Friendly atmosphere and great service. Definitely a must try for a light breakfast, afternoon snack or meeting spot for friends or business meet ups. From plain sim its, to mini Turkish sandwiches to lovely beverages, Simit and Chai has it. read more

Simit & Chai - Simit and Turkish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love, love this place. Super cute and a great vibe for studying. The food is great and the coffee is great too. Best vibe I love this little cafe! read more

I really wish I could give this place 10 stars. The first thing you notice is the amazing job the owners did with the look and feel of the place. It's very inviting, cute, and cozy. You could seriously spend the day there drinking and eating away while feeling right at home. Next is the perfectly welcoming service! The owners make you feel comfortable and are knowledgeable about their product and the traditions behind all of the food + drink. I let John, one of the owners, decide what I drink and he gave me a delicious tea that I could drink for days. Now the food is simply on another level. Everything is so fresh, melts in your mouth, and is done to perfection. The contrasting flavours that pair so well together are just something that you need to go back for - over and over. Absolutely overjoyed with this wonderful new addition to the neighborhood. Definitely show them your support and make your belly and soul very happy while doing so. :) :) read more

Went on a Saturday - they brought my partners order but not mine. I had to ask them three times about it before they admitted they forgot. Didn't even apologize, ended up just asking for a refund because my partner had already finished his meal. Worst experience. read more

Maybe better boreks than the ones in Istanbul. I really loved it. Simits and Turkish tea is also good. I wish I lived in Toronto and eat breakfast every morning here :) read more

I had a cappuccino and one of the feta bread rolls. The bread rolls were very good. They also came around and offered some samples which was nice. The cappuccino could have been better though, a bit too much milk for my taste. Staff was very friendly! read more

Simit has a special place in my heart. My girls and I spent over 2 hours chatting and laughing hysterically while enjoying each and every bite and sip Simit had to offer. We are from Chicago and oh so wish we had a Simit in the Chi. Must try! read more

Although it's a 3 star but the friendly service was a 5 star! I've grown on Simit, so I can't comment on it, as it's not fair to compare the simit here to the one of Turkey's. but overall I say the simit wasn't bad and definitely fun to eat especially for those who haven't tried simit before. I enjoyed both dishes, my fav was the cream cheese with tomato and cucumber, it was great! The one with roasted red pepper and avocado spread, wasn't my most fav because I think the roasted red pepper was store bought and I was not crazy about it. The atmosphere and service was good, but the only disappointment was the masala chai... it was toooo watery and flavorless and not worth the price.... it was so watered down my friend couldn't event have more than one sip. I even added a bit of cream to give it some body, but it was just fake watered down, takes masala chai.... the real one has to have some body. That was a waste of money but everything else was good. read more

Such a great environment for a peaceful breakfast. The Simit are awesome and the coffee is delicious.

Happened to walk by this place and decided to stop back the following day after reading reviews about it. My wife and I both tried a different simit, one of their specialty items and a Turkish coffee. Everything was delicious. First time I had a Turkish coffee, unsure of how much I enjoyed that, but it's no reflection of how it was prepared. The people were very nice and also welcoming. read more

Great authentic Turkish coffee, i tried the latte and numerous treats. The brownie was the best consistency, fudgy and chewy on the inside a bit crispy at the edges. The muffin and sandwich were good too! Everything tastes homemade and fresh and the owners come by to check on you to make sure you are enjoying. Next time i have to try the Simit and Chai read more

Pretty happy with this addition to King West eats. Simit is the Turkish version of a bagel and, in my opinion, this version tastes much like the wood oven baked bagels from St Viateur in Montreal, which I love. I had a sesame seed bagel with cream cheese and olive paste, just amazing. I think I won't always get it with olive paste, as the taste is quite strong, but it's a nice change from the typical cream cheese bagel. Also had a Turkish latte, which is just the Turkish blend coffee in a latte. It's very good. To finish off, I ordered the custard puffs, which are dressed in their housemade chocolate sauce. I let it sit out a while, as it comes refrigerated. By the time I ate it, the chocolate was a softened and tasted like a rich mousse. Delicious. Highly recommend you give this place a try if you're in the area. The decor is rustic and has a very warm and relaxed feeling to it. I'll be back to read a book and enjoy a longer stay next time. read more

Their drinks are decent and their simit is okay!The place itself is not something special although in the picture you feel it looks really beautiful. We couldn't find any seats empty specially and had to go to the park to eat our simits.Their service is not bad, but my friend ordered the pesto Turkey simit and they forgot to put pesto on it and he had noticed when we were at the park 2 blocks away from the cafe. He had to go back to the cafe and they put some pesto on his simit. After my conversations with the owner, he apologized and invited us for lunch Which shows how much he cares about his business and customer service. That's why I'm giving them 4 stars. read more

Tasty wheat! A bit too much black olive paste made The Vegan too salty, and the brownie was just a touch dry, but this is nitpicking a really terrific lunch. I'll be back. read more

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Warm and inviting space, wonderful staff and the food...yum. I had "The Pro" with prosciutto, old cheddar and cucumber. I devoured and didn't take a pic, but trust me, if you love European style sandwiches, this IS the place! read more

We're visiting from Phoenix and stopped at this place and were pleasantly surprised! The coffee is great but the bread used is what I was pleasantly surprised by. This would be my coffee spot if I lived here! read more

Went for breakfast with my husband and two boys, and we all loved it. The menu had just enough options for each of us to find something we would enjoy, and the drink menu was especially exciting. The space was clean and inviting. The sidewalk board advertised the best lemonade in downtown Toronto, but unfortunately they were out (at 9 a.m. on a Tues). My son was excited about lemonade when he saw the sign, but enjoyed his simit and Nutella so much he still voted for 5/5 stars. It was that good! read more