I would say matcha latte was pretty balanced, the rating I would give for the strength of the matcha is like 6/10 where it gives the hint of the earthy flavour but not too strong but balanced. I usually look for that rich earthy flavour in my matcha but this didn't really reach that criteria. read more

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The area is super quiet, the chia tastes amazing with oat milk would definitely recommend if you're looking for a cozy vibe. read more

Studio.89 - Chia latte and mocha latte - Cafes Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

This is a fantastic community space that hosts a variety of events multiple times a week! It's great to see the initiatives they support around the community and it really is such a welcoming space. We got the soup and bread combo (Thai coconut curry) which was very flavourful and a huge portion! We also had the grilled cheeze and it was quite good as well! I was pleasantly surprised because I've had some bad experiences with vegan cheese. Note that their food is 100% vegan! They also offer a variety of baked goods and great tea and coffee options. There's a lot of space to work (tables and couches) and a space upstairs that can be used as well. read more

Studio.89 - Thai coconut soup & bread and grilled cheeze - Cafes Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

A very quaint and cute place! It's a community hub, and when we went, there were some people just chilling about, working on their laptops. They have a bunch of board games lying in the corner for you to play with friends, and the tables are also made of chalkboards. During my visit, Visual Arts Mississauga (@VAM) was hosting a paint event, and there were a couple of eager participants. The food itself is pretty good! I ordered a kale salad with seed medley and sauteed vegetables, and the entire dish plus tax ended up being under $5. What a steal! The portion was fairly generous with the seeds, but my main complaint is that the dressing was too much and too heavy. The chocolate zucchini muffin was delicious and sooo chocolatey. Yum! However, my friend ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and was very disappointed by the final product. The cheese came in chunks, but was not fully melted at all. You could see the massive blocks of cheese as the sandwich wasn't sufficiently hot. In terms of location, the place is positioned in a very industrial place and so I'm quite concerned about foot traffic and the long term viability of this place. Hopefully it lasts, as it is doing good for the community! read more

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Very cool and hip little Cafe tucked away in a corner in Mississauga. I saw this place on yelp and decided to check it out - glad I did! This Cafe is a non for profit Cafe and I really admire what they stand for. They operate by the community, for the community. Everything they have is made in house and they even use local ingredients and materials. I ordered a tropical smoothie which was quite tasty and the cup and straw was made of recyclable and biodegradable material. - The place has a bunch of board games for all you board game lovers - There is also a monthly schedule of events as the Cafe hosts things such as open mic nights, club meetings, and get togethers - very community oriented - The Cafe also proudly supports small businesses and allows them to advertise and sell their products in the Cafe (bring your products here!) - There is a second floor seating area with couches, chairs, tables, etc - perfect for studying and socializing. And there are a bunch of books (leave a book, take a book). The upstairs is also a no shoe zone - very home-ey. Overall a great place! Will be coming back again whenever I'm in the area! read more

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Lovely vegan spot - great food, fun treats, friendly staff. Highly recommend the Notella latte, all the nut butter cups, & the croissant sandwiches. Stellar café. read more

Finally, I was in the area and got the opportunity to try the place as It was quite hyped up. Props for the theme, decor and vibe of the restaurant and available board games. Hence, that's where they got the 2 stars. For a cafe the service was quite poor and this is where it all went downhill. On my visit their espresso coffee machine was not working so we couldn't have any lattes, but not a problem I went with a tea latte as the server said she can heat the milk up on the stove and make a tea latte. I went with one of their fruit flavour tea but I was quite disappointed as I received hot milk with a tea bag placed into it with no tea flavour and not even mixed. Then we tried the strawberry banana smoothly which was quite disappointing as well. There a plenty of seats to chill and relax with friend. read more

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Studio.89 is a non profit organization founded by students determined to bring about awareness of global and local issues through creative writing, visual art, theatre, and spoken word. They provide a free space for events, workshops etc. and they serve fair trade, organic, bird-friendly, and rain forest certified coffee, along with other ethical treats and products The concept of studio.89 is really cool but I didn't realize they had so many events going on during the weekdays I went to study and there was a dance workshop going on and there weren't many power plugs where I could charge my laptop I wouldn't recommend this place for studying upstairs they have a no shoes zone where it's a bit more quite but it was packed so I had to stay on the first floor when the dance workshop was happening also, our drinks were okay but tortilla chips for our nachos were stale all the purchases go towards their programs so I didn't mind as much read more

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3.5 stars after my second visit I hate downgrading local independent places especially ones that have a wonderful social awareness attached to them. The espresso drink I got was lukewarm, watery, and had very little flavour. I hate to say please don't come here but sadly, I have to. I can't recommend this place for an espresso based drink. Perhaps come for the comfortable seating and place to chill but maybe get yourself a good drink elsewhere. read more

This review is solely for place itself as we haven't had the opportunity to sample the food here. Studio 89 is a fantastic place to get some work done, hangout with friends, or simply play some games. I really love the concept here, being a non-for-profit cafe, it's hard not to root for these guys. The place was quite spacious, there's many tables and chairs, and there was two floors. It's a very laidback and relaxed vibe going on here; there's even couches if you want to lounge around. Being a multi-purposed space like this means it could get loud depending on the circumstances, but for most instances, it should be fine. We had the mint chocolate tea here and shared it. It was a really good blend. The mint was powerful and refreshing with sweet tones of chocolate. We asked for the pot to be filled with hot water many times and it helped keep us going. The only downside was that the place was definitely on the colder side here and we had to wear jackets to stay warm. But I did like the fact there was nice natural lighting come into the space. read more

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Cute vibes but a bit overpriced for the quality in my opinion. Emphasis on local and ethical products and they are non profit which is good but the coffee and the two baked goods I got were just nothing special. Would be a great place to do some work though. Another caveat is there's no free public parking in the actual plaza which is kind of annoying but not their fault. read more

Been here a few times since they opened, everything has been great! Love the business concept and the social enterprise aspect of it. Vegan friendly whooooo and delicious! Whether it's their cookies/tarts/sandwiches or chai latte they always bring the flavors and heart! Space is good for casual hang out and available for community event. They have a huge calendar with different events every day of the week. Free books to read there and board games to play ^_^ Everyone I have brought here love it! Staff are super friendly and volunteering so props to them! read more

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Such a cozy and quaint little coffee shop. We came one quiet Sunday evening. It's got a few tables and chairs, one or two couches (very relaxing atmosphere). At first there was no background music, and it was so quiet, it was a little awkward to have a conversation. But then someone's Spotify play list came on and it was great. I also loved the latte (strong bold flavour) and how their drinks are organic and free trade. They have events happening almost daily and you can check it out on their chalkboard next to the couch. Other than this coffee shop, there's nothing else in the area. You can grab your drink to go and enjoy. read more

Studio.89 - Cafes Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I'm a huge fan of everything this cafe is! As those of you who follow my reviews know, my biggest disappointment in the GTA is that we lack cool independent coffee spots. Don't get me wrong, I still love my triple, mocha, half fat, yaddah, yaddah, yaddah... but the experience is a dime a dozen and I can't help but think its a production line experience akin to Walmart or McDonalds. What do I mean? The experience ends up being transactional without a human element. Enter Studio.89, where the human element takes centre stage WITH the incredible coffee. This place actually began as a NPO (and continues to be) but when they were looking for office space they decided that a coffee shop would be a great way to be self sustaining as an NPO without always having to rely on the donations of outside sources. To quote their website/yelp business page directly: "We try to be all sorts of awesome by providing fair trade, organic, bird-friendly and rain forest certified coffee, and by providing other ethical and yummy treats and products! (Check out Our Menu at studio89.org) We are committed to making conscious consumerism affordable and accessible." The space is HUGE, albeit hidden in the back of a plaza near Tomken and Eglington in Mississauga. The look and feel exudes community! From the collaborative space on the open mezzanine level the community sketch book, the chalk board paint covered tables, and then the staff - all super friendly and inviting, totally engrossed in their community. And the coffee? Well they've got all the big brand faves but best of you all, you can count on it being Fair trade and organic - the same as all of the food they serve. For those looking for a place to work, the WiFi is quick and FREE, and there is no time limit on your stay, so this is the place for you in Mississauga! Come by sometime - I plan on making this my new Mississauga Yelp Office now! PS - Vegans, Gluten Free-bies and Vegetarians? They've got you covered here too! read more

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I'll admit that I'm not quite sure how the non-profit element of this place comes into play, but I am all for fair trade/birds+bees friendly coffee, making consumers more conscious of what they're buying, giving back to the community, etc. The Good: - the concept, including the coffee beans, that this café+ sells - the coffee is SOLID (also stay-in mug was HUGE!) - even though it's basically a warehouse space, the mix of mishmash furniture gives it a homey feel - staff were friendly and nice The Needs Improvement: - friend ordered banana bread and it was as as dry as sawdust, like crumbly dry ***banana bread could've been gluten-free, but still dry nevertheless*** - I ordered a granola bar, portion was generous, but it too was quite dry, fell apart Location is probably what kills this place. It is in a weird, industrial area of Mississauga, in a somewhat new-ish commercial plaza, on a dead-end street. So unless you have business in the area/you are lost, you won't really end up here! There's a dental office, various types of medical offices, a law office, and a bunch of other offices. I don't think there are other food/drink vendors in this plaza. So the location of this place is not ideal. Would probably do better in an area with more pedestrian traffic, re: Port Credit, Streetsville, etc. Would definitely visit again, but I'm rarely if ever in this area! read more

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Mississauga isn't known for indie cafes. Your choices of coffee are pretty limited aside from the abundance of Tim Hortons and Starbucks. Being a Canadian at heart, I like my occasional fix of timbits and Boston cream donuts, but I don't exactly crave their coffee. That's why I'm happy that somewhere like studio.89 exists in the neighborhood. Bonus points for being dedicated to social and environmental causes. Their beans are freshly-ground and drinks are hand-crafted. There's a pretty wide selection of tea and coffee beverages, ranging from drip coffee to flavored lattes. My only complaint is that they recently switched to all vegan dairy options. This is great for vegans, people who are lactose intolerant, people who want to reduce consumption of dairy, etc. but as someone who doesn't fit any of those categories, I'd really appreciate a 'non-dairy free' option. There's two levels. The lower level has a few couches and tables along with a shelf with some boardgames. The selection of boardgames is pretty limited but it's still a nice touch and appreciated. The upper level is more casual and comfy, with more couches and carpeted floors. Upper floor is a no-shoe zone. They host neighborhood events pretty frequently, which are worth checking out. Overall, this is a good spot for decent coffee while catching up with friends. read more

Studio 89 is a truly hidden gem, and a cafe that anyone in close proximity to Mississauga should check out. I have been to Studio 89 on a few occasions including attending their events, working on my laptop, and hosting my own events as well. This is a not-for-profit cafe that serves fair trade, organic, bird-friendly and rainforest certified coffee along with various ethically produced food and drink products. I love their free intimate paint, game and comedy nights. The staff are friendly and the co-founder Cheryl, is always full of energy, gregarious and welcoming. read more

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Poor espresso. Too much attention to fair trade stuff no attention to the quality of a simple espresso.

2 - 2.5/5 for the food. 5/5 for the concept. Studio.89 is the brainchild of the team behind Youth Troopers for Global Awareness, a youth-led non-profit organization with a focus on social justice. I've had this place bookmarked for awhile now, but I only got around to checking it out today. It was a bit hard to find, as it is tucked away in a back corner of the Global Business Park at Tomken and Eglinton. The main cafe space is inviting, with two family room-esque areas off to either side, each with a couch and large coffee table; a few small 2-person tables in front of the counter, and several 4-person tables in the middle. Some of the tables double as chalkboards, which is cool in theory, but could also be seen as an annoyance (depending on how much you care about your shirt sleeves). An infographic outlining the concept of the cafe and its programming and the philosophy of the people behind it is prominently featured on one wall. Throughout the space are works created by various local artists. All very cool. Now the food. They offer a variety of coffees, espresso-based drinks, teas, baked goods, and sandwichs. Their coffee is certified organic, shade grown, fair trade, and bird- and rainforest-friendly. Actually, almost everything is fair trade and organic. There are also many vegan and gluten-free options. I ordered an almond milk latte and a slice of the banana chocolate bread, both of which were meh. The latte was on the weaker side and the ratio of espresso-to-milk-to-foam was completely off. The banana chocolate bread had just the right amount of sweetness and a nice hit of chocolate, but it was also dry, crumbly, and not very banana-y. Now the service. It's cool that Studio.89 is primarily staffed by volunteers, but the two people who were behind the counter on the day I went could not have appeared more uninterested in what they were doing. One looked up from her texting or gaming only long enough to enter my order into the register. The other person took my order and promptly forgot it, leading to him asking the girl (who was already back on her phone) to remind him what kind of tea I had ordered... Overall, Studio.89 is a very cool communal and community space, with average (at best) food and service on this day. Considering the food alone, I would not be inclined to return... but because I believe in what they are trying to accomplish and I do want to see them succeed, I will probably return a few more times to see if my experience on this day was the exception and not the rule. read more

Studio.89 - Latte. Banana chocolate bread. - Cafes Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Studio 89 is hidden in a new plaza and the parking is certainly dark in the evenings. I discovered it as I went for a free paint night (with watercolours). It has a cool concept that this cafe is non-profit and most of the items are organic and healthy. There are 2 levels to the cafe, but most people hang out on the first floor. There are chairs and couches for you to lounge around. Upstairs, one must take of their shoes. Happy: They have a calendar on their website about events that are happening every week and every month. It's cool to meet local people while doing a fun activities. Every Fridays evening, they have free game board night! You can bring your own games while they provide some typical ones. The people working there are mostly volunteers and they are truly friendly. They'll answer any of your questions. I love the wall where they state their cafe's concept or philosophy. It's a quieter place to read or work instead of Starbucks. Not happy: The upstairs portion of the cafe can be cleaner and organized. Verdict: I've been there a couple of times already and it's a fun place to hang out. read more

Organic-stomach and heart Safe foods. Studio.89 staff and volunteers are super friendly and informative on community events that are held in their space. Check out their website for the calendar. read more

Not only doe sit have great food and conversation- the social initiatives and justice Lena with which the organization sets up events is something I absolutely ADORE and am behind! It makes me really happy to see that theres a place in Mississauga that promotes social welfare and coming together to discuss how we better ourselves and the world around us in such a comfy and cosy setting! Definitely a must-go read more

Dropped by for the first time today even though I've known about this place for a while. It's a cozy community based cafe, offering fair trade products. They have a large seating area with art adorning the walls and a shelf with board and card games to use. Couches are super comfy, you plop your ass down with a drink and snack in hand, people watch, converse, read or browse the Internet. Lots to do, in other words. I ordered tea and a vegan brownie, which tasted better than any store bought brownie. Then I went and bought a bunch more to take home! Very decadent. No pictures to show cause I ate it fast. read more

Restaurant is currently under renovation to expand the space; But had to revise my order as barista didnt knew what's available in store or not read more

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I had the strawberry banana smoothie Excellent smoothie, very smooth and flavorful + not overly sweet, a solid 4/5 I was trying to enjoy it as best as I could except the straw was terrible and split while I was drinking... 0/5 which averages out to a 2/5. I like the idea and biodegradable stuff is great but I'd rather not be concerned about cutting my lip on pseudo-plastic :/ read more

Normally 4 stars, but love the concept so much, that it gets the extra star for being a NPO to help fund the youth community. I have a love affair with indie coffee shops, except some of these indie shops are now becoming chains (Crema, Balzacs, etc. Can we really call Balzac's indie considering they are funded by venture capitalists?) A lot of the indie shops in core Toronto are way too noisy. This place is quiet and you can get work done. Things I really like about this place: -Good chai tea latte -All workers are unpaid volunteers -Fair trade, bird friendly, organic, etc. -Quiet, nice tables -An upstairs, no shoe area. Like the Wifi password for the day I came to this place, it's awesomesauce. read more

Popped in for a quick coffee and was pleasantly surprised! Definitely not your typical cafe! Has your standard offerings of a bistro and youth resource centre all in one. The cafe offers OPTIONS for everyone's dietary needs! Organic fair trade vegan vegetarian gluten free seasonal offerings and yes you carnivores out there...meat offerings Coffee was delish! Aromatic and with a thick crema! If that wasn't enough they had almond milk so much better than soy and a rare find! The food looked amazing- didn't try it as I just had breakfast. They had an events board with game nights, movie nights, and workshops. Public sketch book, table chalk art the list goes on! Talking with the barista I was impressed with the offerings and that Mississauga is starting to branch out with something other than your big box offerings. Supporting local youth, healthy treats you don't feel guilty eating and fun...I'm in! read more

A HUGE fan of this space! My recommendations on the food front: - Chicken / Veggie Paninis - Banana Bread and my personal fav : Nutella Latte!!! On the whole, very cool ambiance downstairs and relaxed lounge (feels like home) place upstairs - and they always have fun events - such as movie / documentary nights along with art and film oriented workshops. If you swing by, definitely talk to the staff and people who run this joint. Increasingly passionate and love hearing about different ideas. A one of its kind place in Mississauga! read more

Studio 89 is a fare trade, non profit café and serve organic food. I read about this café on yelp, and I became a fan after reading their concept. Last week I was in that area, and decided to go there with my wife. We tried grilled veg Panini, café mocha and gluten free banana walnut loaf. Food is good and it gives you positive vibe knowing that its organic and healthy. Atmosphere inside is cosy and comfortable, very friendly people however I feel it is missing that zing factor. They can make some changes to make it lil more vibrant, like some kinda music can really help. Overall it is a great place, I love the cause and concept. There should more such café's. It was a very good experience! read more

Had no idea it was a youth resource centre? Anyways kind of a strange flow to this place... The server (who may have been a volunteer... Not totally sure) had no idea what kind of flour was in the cookies... Kind of strange considering they're suppose to be vegan, gluten free and whatever else free Since I wasn't sure what was totally fresh.. I ordered a bit size brownie. Nothing really special about it and unfortunately would not go back for it... Interesting idea... But this place is just weird read more

I've been working in this area for over 5 years, and I'm so glad to finally discover a healthy fresh food lunch place that isn't sushi or shawarma. Lots of vegan, veggie and gluten free options here. They have GF crepes (buckwheat) made with non dairy cheese and other fun toppings. I had a crepe with chicken, hummus, "cheese", red peppers. Very yummy. They also have pannini (not GF) that looked really food. This space is beautiful with high ceilings, and a chalkboard that lists their menu and their mandate. I believe this is a type of not for profit coworking space. There's a big common area upstairs that you can work in. My only complaint was that the service and food was really slow. I get that they make everything fresh, but you will need to have time and expect a long lunch here. Maybe a Friday afternoon. read more

This space is absolutely adorable! I went in there thinking it was just a normal cafe, but turns out, it's a vegan cafe! I had one of their cookies and a latte and it was delicious! What I love more than the food is the ambiance of the area and the friendliness of the staff. It's a wonderful area to stay for a bit and get some work done or read a book! I believe they also had board games for more of a casual and fun time. There's an upstairs area as well which I didn't get to see, however. It's also an event space, so there's often something going on there in the evenings, which is nice depending on the event. Overall, I would definitely go back here again to do some work or grab a quick snack. read more

I came by here on a Sunday evening. I had a Nutella Lattee and It was great. They didn't have almond milk or any lactose free option available besides flax at the time so I decided to just have it with regular milk because flax doesn't sound appetizing at all. Its a little hard to find since its in the back complex but totally worth it. The tables are chalkboards which is tons of fun even for grown ups cause come on who doesn't love playing on the talk board. Tic Tac Toe is a classic. They also have an assortment of board games which are fun to play with we played scramble which was tons of fun. They have some food options all of which seem delicious. The staff was all really friendly and social. There are some comfortable couches off to the side which is a nice touch. The bathrooms here were the cleanest I've ever been to just like being a home. The entire concept of this place is great and I'll be back soon. read more

Had the pleasure of experiencing a book club at Studio 89 tonight. The ambience was actually quite welcoming even tho the day has been so rainy and crap. I ate a vegan gluten-free chocolate chip banana loaf and cafe mocha; both were very delicious!!! This place is a not-for-profit that is giving back to its community... give them a try and help them continue their great work. :) read more

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Went here with a mommy group (as I'm a new mom to a baby girl!). It was very hipster, very cool and very laid-back. As we were enjoying our hot beverages, a group of youngsters came in and went straight upstairs. Apparently, they have free wi-fi and it's cool for them just to hang out as long as they want and not have to spend a dime-not even buy a drink. To me, that's generosity...especially considering it's a cafe! Ate the veggie panini and it was very good! I also bought some vegan treats to go for my toddler son and he liked the shortbread cookie. The chocolate macaroon-not so much. But still, it's nice to have a place like this in the community that offers special diet friendly treats. I'll be back soon and I'm looking forward to trying something new off their menu-maybe the crepes! read more

Ordered the full butternut squash soup. Souped seemed significantly less than the promised 500ml. When I asked about it she said that was their portion size for large. So I did an interesting test for fun as in attached images and looks like I was right. I'm guessing they have max 320ml soup and it was around $10 while the 250ml around half the price. So Yea smaller portion than they suggested and super mediocre taste wise. read more

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Hipster central. Great ambience, great drinks and great desert (their chocolate tea and cookie truffles are to die for). Fridays are board game nights, which is a treat and something very atypical of Mississaauga cafes. Non-for profit, fair trade and organic ~ BRILLIANT. This is our new spot. read more

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Hot spot for good coffee and scrumptious snacks. Students gather here for a good study sesh. There's an upstairs for added seating. Weekly schedule of meetings and activities open to the community is on their wall display. Don't forget to grab some board games for a quick challenge with a friend, they're communal and free to use. read more

Studio89 is a small & cozy cafe hidden in Mississauga. Food-wise, there are as many options as you'd expect from a cafe with the added bonus of them being fair trade. There is also an emphasis on food that is vegan/vegetarian which is lovely. There are many little quirks in the cafe that make the experience unique; 'Take a Book, Leave a book" shelf, artwork for sale, community sketchbook with drawing materials by the comfy couch, board games ext. Overall a very good experience! read more

I was really excited to find an independent coffee place so close to home. Aesthetic wise, it looks really cool and they even have some board games, however, their coffee and customer service need lots of work. We waited to order, but their machine was down. Understandable, computers aren't always reliable. Instead of taking our order and asking us to pay later, we were told to pay an "estimate". We all ordered hot chocolates. It was more like luke warm watered down chocolate. No flavour at all. One of my friends told the barista this and asked for a coffee instead. She was charged for both things and was told they can't resell the hot chocolate so she has to be charged for it. Very unprofessional. read more