Tania L.

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!

Michael M.

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!

Bilal S.

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.

Elizabeth K.

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

Eric C.

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.

Jannies L.

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!

Celina L.

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.

Kristian U.

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!

Stephanie S.

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!

Alex C.

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.