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!

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.

Cute small cafe in the area with a few tables inside. The staff was nice and answered any questions…read moreI had. They do offer decaf which was nice. We got a hot rose latte and an iced dirty matcha. The rose was subtle and not too sweet which I enjoyed. I thought the dirty matcha was a little too sweet for my liking but it was smooth otherwise. Price tag is a little high but I would come back to try other specialty drinks!

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 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.

I love going to the location downtown so I thought I'd try coming to this one uptown! It is a bit…read morehard to find as there is no signage. I got a flat white that tasted great! The service was quick and the inside was simple clean and bright. Will definitely come back and try their other drinks!

Library coffee is a meticulous coffee lab that is dedicated to roasting beans with precision and…read morebalance. That level of care really comes through in the cup; you can taste the depth and intentionality in every sip. I ordered the vanilla bean iced latte, and it was easily one of the best espresso bases I've had in a while. The shot itself was rich and layered: deep, chocolatey, and nutty striking a really nice balance between bitterness and acidity. It finished with a smooth, almost creamy note that made the whole drink incredibly enjoyable. The only downside is the size-to-price ratio. At around CAD $8.50 for what felt like a 10 oz drink, it's definitely on the pricier side for something that goes down this easily. Still, I'd absolutely come back when I'm in the mood for a more premium coffee experience. (Funny note - the barista and I had a small rant together about how people order "iced cappuccino" and macchiato expecting Starbucks milk sugary drink instead of the "proper" shot with dollop of foam. I understand their pain hahah)

Overall rating 4.4/5 (rounded up)…read more Haven't been back to this cafe in a while, and I forgot how much I enjoy their drinks! Their coffee/espresso is solid here (Hatch beans!), so you know you're getting a good drink. I went for their sea salt cheese foam latte (iced), which was a perfect blend of espresso, milk, & slightly sweet, salty, creamy foam. I also appreciate how there is some seating available (high top table by the front windows, bench seating along one side of the store). It's not the best cafe if you want to work or have a long chat, but it's nice that there's the option to sit and relax instead of just taking your drink to go. I wish the prices of their speciality drinks were slightly less expensive though, because $8 for an iced drink (while delicious & pretty) is a lot to spend.

We happened upon this little coffee place while in the area for lunch. Located in Langham Square,…read morethe space is bright and airy with a small seating area at the front and along the wall. Menu is all items coffee and matcha based with a limited selection of non coffee items. There is also a selection of baked goods (croffles, butter mochi and canele). They were having a special promo on flavoured lattes and Americanos (buy 1 get 50% off the second) so we settled on Strawberry Matcha. Flavour of the matcha is very good. The strawberry base was a puree that did not come across too sweet or fake. Prices are comparable to what you would find in similar places. Very nice. A solid 4.5! We would come back when in the area.

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.

We continue to go to this incredible pastry shop whenever the mood strikes. Their creations are…read moresecond to none. The quality and the finish are at an artistic level. And I haven't even begun to talk about the flavors. Their signature dish/pastry is the Mont Blanc. It is highly sought after, and often run out before the afternoon. We made a point of going there yesterday, from my partner's birthday to get some special treats. We were not disappointed. Despite being jampacked, as it often is, there was a good supply of the pastries we sought. New to the mix, is their version of a tiramisu. It is off the charts! The pastry chef is truly an artist. If you wish to try possibly the best pastries in the entire GTA, this is the place to go. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. It also pays a call ahead to ensure that you can get the products that you're looking for.

Has a lot of variety in pastries, croissants, danishes, chocolates and so much more!…read more Went in on a weekend and the space was crammed so we had to opt for takeout. Tried the hot chocolate and it was okay, not too sweet. Tried the Apple turnover which was a little chewy - should have warmed it up just a little. Also got their custard puff and it tasted really good. I loved how pretty their cakes looked but I didn't want to do a takeout so had to skip it.

Always enjoyed the pastries, desserts and chocolates from Cho-Kwok-Lat :) Located on the busy Main…read moreStreet Markham. There are limited parking spots on the street, and more parking spaces behind the shop. I opted in for the Buckwheat Croissant and a Black Sesame Latte during my recent visit. The croissant was super flakey & delicious, and I absolutely love that subtle buckwheat flavour ^^ The latte was also lovely. Service was friendly and courteous, and was able to heat up the pastries for me! The shop is bright, spacious and clean. There are a few tables for customers to dine in, and a designated area to put away dirty tableware and garbage when you are done.

First off, just be warned this place is pretty cold inside so if don't like AC, dress warm! I…read moreordered a buckwheat croissant and an iced matcha latte. I prefer my drinks on the sweeter side so I didn't enjoy the matcha and went up to the cashier to pay for another drink, a coffee instead. She kindly switched my drink out for a mocha cold foam iced coffee, but that wasn't sweet enough for me either and the cold foam was more cheese foam so not what I was expecting. If you like your drinks on the less sweet side, this place may be for you. I'd be back to try more pastries, but not a good place for drinks I'd say. It's a nice open space to work or study.

One of the recent additions to Markham's cafe scene. Has some pretty unique drink options like…read moreespresso matcha latte, pineapple americano etc. interior is super cute but doesn't have a lot of seating. Service is quick and the pineapple americano sparkling drink is very refreshing. Great for summers!

Super cute tiny coffee shop. Lots of coffee and noncoffee drinks to choose from! They also have…read moresnacks and desserts as well. I ordered the large Fancy Matcha Latte, which is made with matcha, espresso, and coconut milk. The regular sugar is not too sweet, which is nice. I did taste the matcha and espresso, but not so much the coconut milk. The drink was decent. For $10 for a drink though, it's definitely on the pricier side for a coffee drink. I also purchased the set of 6 bear macarons. They are so cute! It's $23 for the set, no tax, and you're basically getting one for free since one macaron is $4.5. The macarons came frozen. I would come back and try out the other drinks, especially the non coffee drinks. Their specialty drinks sound good. Staff were really nice and they explained a lot of their menu to me.

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.