Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

In late July, my best friend and I met up for some shopping and dinner in Oshawa. We also wanted to…read moreexchange birthday gifts. The place where we had dinner had tiny tables. We decided to find a cafe and casually open our presents there. We both yanked out Google Maps on our phones. She had mentioned that she had been to a Cork & Bean in Peterborough and and liked it. I trusted her judgment and said yes. I indicated that we needed to go up and hang a left. She felt that it was the other way around -- down and hang a right. When it comes to directions, she has the better track record since we've known each other. However, she realized that she had read the map wrong and I was correct. It felt like a small triumph, but I'm not the type to rub it in. I'm not horrible at directions. She is better at it. We walked over to this cafe. It may have taken three minutes. We had to wait for the light to change, so we could have done it in two minutes. This cafe had all the windows and doors wide open. We walked in and found a table to plop our stuff down. We then headed over to the counter to check out what we'd like to drink. My friend ordered an iced coffee with oat beverage. We both liked that there were dairy alternatives. She's vegan. I'd prefer to go lactose-free. I saw a sign that said that there were seasonal flavours. I asked the helpful man at the counter if it applied to iced coffee. Yes, it did. He could make any drink seasonal. Nice! I got a large iced peppermint latte with oat beverage. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. My friend got her drink first. Moments later, mine was ready. I thanked the man and headed back to our table to join my friend. There was live music at this cafe. We were here on a Saturday evening. Jordins ID (no apostrophe to indicate possession, which seemed odd) was playing. She was great. It was nice to have her in the background as we chatted. My drink was awesome. It was cold. I liked the peppermint with the coffee. It worked out nicely. A customer had brought his dog in. This cafe is obviously pet-friendly. It was nice seeing other customers ask if they could pet the dog. The owner was nice and said yes. The dog seemed to enjoy the affection and attention. We had a nice time chatting a bunch more and opening our presents. It was the perfect place for what we wanted to do. The menu also has beer, cocktails, and more. I saw a bunch of desserts in the display case. Since we had already had dessert with our dinner, we skipped getting any food. This cafe is in downtown Oshawa. It's free street parking on weekends. I enjoyed hanging out at this cafe. It's a nice place to grab a drink and chat, while taking in some local, live music. It was perfect. (341)

This was our last stop on our day of brewery touring in the area! This place did not disappoint!…read moreFrom fantastic craft beer to games we left with smiles on our faces! We would certainly return here again when in the area! Gather up your friends and check this place out for a great evening of fun! Fantastic craft beer on tap!

Went for the first time on date night. It was overpriced for a small cafe, the total for 2 people…read moreto play games and eat came to $54.80. My food had a small black hair in the chips and a long strand of black hair in the drink, I am blonde. The food has made both me and my boyfriend feel unwell. We were told when coming in that there was D&D in a few hours so it would get crowded. Instead, we were told to leave. If you are charging someone this much, you should kick them out and give either a discount or reserve the tables ahead of time. The rating could be higher because my boyfriend and I made it fun for ourselves but the overall cafe experience was disappointing.

Brock St Espesso is located in the heart of downtown Whitby. It's a welcoming, intimate spot to…read moregrab some great coffee, tea, pastries, and light fare. It's cozy and warm inside, with several tables and couches to relax while enjoying their offerings. My friend and I had a Pistachio Croissant, an Empanada, Grinch's Marshmallow Matcha, and a Cappuccino. It was all really good and we truly enjoyed it! If you're in Whitby, this place is worth checking out!

Adorable little hole in the wall! They were super nice and the coffee was good. Nothing over the…read moretop or noteworthy but a good cup of Joe if that's what you're seeking.

I will NEVER be back again. The lack of consistency. There are no words for the lack of…read moreconsistency, I received 2 gift cards from the owner. I ordered a vanilla oat milk latte for the first gift card and it was fine. I go back a week later and the server says she cannot accept it, the card is for a plain coffee or tea only. I paid almost $9 for a small latte! I should have gone to Starbucks! I will NOT be back, trust me save your money and go to Starbucks, it's a much better bang for your buck and it's way better!

From the owner: The coffee we serve is selected for both exceptional taste and for the positive impact our…read morepurchases can create. With our roaster, we search for coffee farms where sustainability and social responsibility are practiced. We also look for Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade and Organic certifications.

I've been here twice - once in the summer and once recently in November…read more I got two gelatos in the summer and I thought the price was reasonable (I think it was around $3 for one). It came in a container with a lid so you can easily take it to go and there was quite a lot of gelato too (I couldn't finish it). If I remember correctly, they make the gelato themselves. I have an addiction to pumpkin spice lattes so when I saw their sign outside saying that they sell it, I had to try it. I think I prefer Second Cup or Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte over Isabella's but it's not bad here. This is a cute little place to catch up with a friend or to relax with a cup of coffee. They sell a variety of snacks that I'll definitely be trying!

Great coffee, food and service. It's been our go-to cafe for lunch, or just treats and coffee for…read moreyears now. Highly recommend Isabella's!!! Best Butter Tarts ever! Now in 2 locations.

I ordered the Lavender Cream Matcha and it was soooooooooo good. I also got the pistachio croissant…read morewhich was also delicious. The cafe is very spacious and with lots of seating. It had a nice natural vibe with the brand stamped everywhere. The service was decent. Not overly friendly, they were just kind of there. That's the only reason why they got 4 stars instead of 5.

We love Olive Branch so much! Here at least once a week. The baristas are so kind and friendly. The…read moremusic and decor are so nice. Love all the drinks, food and desserts I've gotten to try here. The cinnamon bun with chocolate and pistachio was soooo good! Basil Grilled cheese had such a satisfying cheese pull and was delicious. Strawberry matcha was phenomenal. My husband loved the kunafa. I could literally have their strawberry cups ever day - they're the best out there.

Love this location and it's staff. The owner is a lovely lady. Food is good. Always lots of niece…read morepeople to talk to in the shop.

I got the smoked turkey and Gouda sandwich for $5.99. It was made fresh and it tasted delicious. My…read moreonly complaint is that I found the price to be a on the expensive side. The only reason why I came here for lunch was that I got a coupon for a free soup with a purchase of a sandwich. I got the butternut squash soup and that was very tasty as well. They have an assortment of sweets and their coffee isn't bad. I like this cafe but because of the price, I will only come here once and a while for a treat.

This used to be one of my favourite Starbucks in the area because it's quiet, lowkey, and used to…read morehave great & quick service. First time back in awhile and I waited forever (there was only one person in front of me and 4 staff on) just to get a barista who had no idea what she was doing. She was bumping into others, couldn't understand my chamomile mint tea order and kept trying to punch in a creme brule latté until I showed her on the app, couldn't understand my name even when I spelled it, couldn't find the tea bags, asked someone where they were, STILL couldn't find them, and just wandered around with my cup. I watched her finally leave my empty cup on the back counter, pass me my pastry, told me "Your tea's ready" and then went on break. The barista on the coffee machine realized I was still waiting and got someone else to make the tea, but it still came covered with honey on the side of the cup. I was waiting for 20 minutes. For a tea that I couldn't even drink.

No drive through so that makes it quieter. The are average quality from Starbucks. It's definitely…read morea smaller location so they might be a good place to look for hard to find merchandise

Omg. This is a 40 min drive from where I live. Doesn't matter. Every year for my birthday I get a…read moreBlack Forest cake from her, bring it home and give it to my wife to surprise me with later. Worth the drive. While I'm there I get a hot veal on a bun to eat on the way home, chased by one of their fabulous donuts and a cannoli. There are lots to choose from. Always crowded for a reason. Do not drive by without stopping I.

I always been a great place to go to pick up bread for meat lunches look great services good clean…read moreany kind of bread you need they've got it unless you're late to pick up whatever bread you want. You can order ahead too.