love this place! staple in the area drinks r so good, chai is the only one lacking. Food is incredible every time. Great to have such a good community coffee shop in the area. Great seating, and refillable water is a great additive. Servers are always so friendly too! rotation of food to keeps it interesting, haven't had anything i haven't liked read more

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first time going there , not ever returning or suggesting this establishment. . not welcoming at all , not friendly , just a miserable person taking the orders. !! read more

Stumbled upon this place randomly and I'm glad I did. I walked in and was greeted by the the sweetest staff. There is ample amount of seating available within the cafe and outside. Decided to try the cappuccino & paired it with a carrot cake. The carrot cake was delicious. I really enjoyed the short time I spent at the cafe! read more

Sumach Espresso - a cup of coffee and a piece of cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A hidden gem nestled in Sumach Street and at the corner. This seems more like a cafe that caters to the community of people living around here. Ordered a hot chocolate and Flat White. The only thing disappointing is that the drinks was not hot enough. And if you're looking for hot chocolate, Le Beau actually serves better ones. A okay if you're looking for a decent cuppa coffee. Not spectacular, but it will give you the java fix you need for the day. read more

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The coffee here is always good and while there isn't a lot of room inside to sit down, there's some benches outside where my friends and I often meet up on a Saturday morning. It's worth waiting in what is often a long line. read more

Small indie coffee shops like Sumach Espresso always be quite enjoyable. A great neighbourhood cafe to hang out for a coffee and get some work done with free wifi. There are also numerous outlets so you will never be out of power. Cappuccino ($3.50) was good. The piece of chocolate that came with it made me smile. read more

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Best place for coffee in the neighborhood. Would go a lot more if I could but work elsewhere now

Grate place and testy coffee. Enjoy it every morning. Very friendly staff. I really like it :) read more

Sumach Espresso - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is such a great cafe! The tunes are awesome, the staff are super friendly, and the coffee hits the spot. If you're looking for a place to get some work done and enjoy a caffeine hit - this place is great. There are limited seats so get in quick to catch a spot. Definitely feels like a great space for collaboration. read more

Sumach Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Quaint coffee shop! Came here in the morning, loved the atmosphere. Quite a neighbourhood coffee shop as there was a small line up but it goes fast. Only problem I can foresee is working space - not too many tables available if you are planning to work. I ordered a double shot Americano and a lemon cranberry muffin - $5.75 in total which isn't too bad (Americano was around $3.25). The coffee was good - not great, not terrible. Barista was great, asked if the water level was good and if I wanted it topped up. Amazing service, good atmosphere, good coffee. read more

Sumach Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great coffee but only get the coffee. Pastries and sandwiches are unbelievably bad even if they hand them out for free. $15 for a sandwich, croissant and a double expresso. I ate half the sandwich because it was my lunch, two bits of the croissant and threw them out. I so desperately wanted to make this my spot to grab expresso and a quick bit, unfortunately still looking. read more

Neighbourhood has really changed.. Good to see those addition. Nice exterior and interior. Coffee was strong and good. Friendly, easy going. Extend the hours? Hopefully....?? read more

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Great coffee and amazing croissants (you have to get there before 11:00 to get one before they sell out). You can get two coffees and a pastry and spend less than half of what you would at some of the other coffee shops in the neighborhood. The price, service, and atmosphere make it our favorite out of all of them. Plus they're pet friendly, and even have treats at the door so that your fur baby can enjoy a little something too. There's also outdoor seating on both sides of the building so you can enjoy your coffee and pastry in the sunshine or the shade. read more

This cafe reminds me of Montreal. I really like their cortado- its rich and nutty. Its also cheaper than other cafes in Toronto. Sumach is a great place to work or hang out. read more

I suppose the growing influx of cultured yuppies moving into the condos of the New Regent Park are not content with Tim Hortons being the only coffee house on the block. From the makers of greasy porn shop-turned-Broadview Espresso, comes this new corner mart-turned-Sumach Espresso! Something a bit more to the likings of the young and hip, by which this cafe caters mostly to, something I realize quickly as I looked out the window and watch the people of the Old Regent Park pass by unassumingly, still in many ways worlds apart. As for the consumables, it's alrighty. Quite unpretentious an atmosphere, despite whatever's been said in the previous paragraph. A mix of seating options including the front patio, but no comfy armchairs like over at Broadview Espresso. The big "Sumach Espresso" logo on the subway tiled wall seems to be a popular Instagram subject. read more

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I like the dark roast beans with the strong and pleasant aroma. The barista made me a great cappuccino with a perfect latte art, very delicate milk foam. I bought one pound beans and the price is pretty good. I will come back if I visit Queen St E or Corktown. Ps: my friend ordered a matcha latte. It tastes surprisingly good, better than most of the Japanese desserts place. read more

Great neighbourhood coffee shop! I come here all the time. The staff is friendly, the empanadas are terrific for breakfast, and the coffee is wonderful! It's a small place but cozy and in the summertime there's a patio to sit on. This is a great spot for grabbing a coffee on your neighbourhood stroll or for sitting with a friend or a book. One time I came in after I bought my bike and ended up having a terrific chat with the owner who was there and a biking enthusiast. The point is, if you live in the neighbourhood make it a part of your routine and support this great local spot! read more

Great little neighbourhood location - cool vibe, good pastries. Nice "garage door" for good weather. They know what they're doing, coffee-wise, but I'm not a big fan of Rufino beans, which they use. I'd be happier if they used a smaller, city-based roaster, rather than this big (yet environmentally conscious) facility in Concord. They earn their 4th star for the vibe and complimentary dark chocolate treat that came with the coffee (think Aroma). read more

First off, I should say that my review is probably biased: I've been going to Broadview Espresso (Sumach Espresso's older sibling) regularly for a couple of years. With that in mind, SE hits all the same high notes (delicious drinks, friendly relaxed staff and inviting atmosphere) with the added bonus of resting inside a beautifully designed space and offering more robust food options. I didn't have a chance to try a sandwich, but owner Mike Cullen has a passion for cooking and I wouldn't be surprised if they were great. Not that most sandwiches require any cooking. Try Sumach Espresso. read more

Cozy spot in regent park for a great cup of coffee. Sitting is usually limited but great in the summer with a nice outdoor sitting space. Try the banana bread if they have some! read more

Never seen so much flies hanging out at a coffee shop before and eating food that will most likely ended up on your plates...what is most appalling is that it doesn't seem to bothers the staffs one bit! There are at least 10 flies eating your displayed sandwiches and chilling on the rims of your coffee cups! We walked out immediately and it still gives me goosebumps read more

Sumach Espresso - Don't bother coming in, a lot flies are hanging around and eating the food that they will most likely give you - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This may well be my new place, on Saturday morning when many other coffee shops in the neighborhood or closed this place is buzzing. Great equipment, good beans, friendy staff and a very nice outside courtyard... They do have wifi... read more

Great little spot that knows how to make very good coffee! Staff is very personable too with none of the hipster barista attitude that you can sometimes come across in some of these new coffee shops. read more

Best coffee, best people, best kept secret! They also have an amazing selection of sandwiches :)

Just bought a supposed fresh croissant at Sumach Espresso. It is dry, hard and likely a day old. I should have been leary when the server hesitated before picking it off the top of the pile of lighter, fresher ones. For $3 for a plain croissant, I don't expect to get day-old's. read more

Love it, the Matcha Latte is great. Actually everything is great. I always stop here, it's very easy to enjoy a cup of coffee here. Very nice environment. read more

Friendly service, good seating options, a number of outlets if you need to get work done. I really like their grilled sandwiches (they have both breakfast and lunch options) and their drinks, too. I'm not a coffee drinker, but they make a delish chai latte and their peppermint hot chocolate actually tastes like mint, which is key to me! All in all, a very satisfying coffee shop experience. read more

Like we need another coffee shop... Too small for comfort but unique in a lot of ways and yet the same as others. When I go for a coffee I go for the coffee not that attitude and this place serves up plenty of attitude. I give it 3 stars because it is the best in the area but not the best around. I take away two stars because I didn't find it very welcoming. Keep in mind I'm not a coffee shop type of guy. I'm not one to sit for hours in a coffee shop with my lap top open. I will try it again simply because of the location and I hope for a better experience and will update appropriately. read more

Favourite spot to go! Great espresso, healthy food options at affordable price points. Love the staff and service. Good vibe, super cozy and relaxed. read more

The 2 young men that appear to run the show are nicer than most snotty baristas at independent coffee shops. Coffee is perfect. Small variety of pastries. My muffin was flavourful but a bit too eggy. Nice, relatively quiet place to do a bit of work or to cruise on Tinder or Grindr. Despite being on the edge of sketchy corktown you feel distant from the drugs and sex that are rampant in this area. Unless,of course, you've dropped a hit and are on Grindr/Tinder. read more

Cute little addition to Corktown, kiddy corner to the new Regent Park skating rink. Great coffee and friendly staff. Welcome to the hood!

Your standard hipster coffee shop with standard pricing- $3-4 lattes etc. The coffee tastes good. Some street parking available. Service with a smile. Got seating for about 10-12 people. Decor is good. Will be revisiting. read more

In a world of cookie cutter businesses and coffee joints, there is a place that stands on its own. Fantastic coffee, wonderful people and, at the moment, complimentary shortbread cookies to toast the holiday season. If you're anywhere near Corktown, don't pass it by. read more