This is a small coffee shop towards the back of a building, so you might easily drive or walk by it without noticing it. Inside, its on the rustic side with naturally decaying walls and patina of wear on the tables and chairs. My latte was good. My scone would have been better if it was less cold. Due to amount of butter and cheese in the dough, with it being really quite cold, it felt vey congealed - but it had great flavour. I would order it again, but I'd perhaps see if they could heat it, or I'd take it home and heat it. The staff was friendly. Would I return: Yes - but I think there are other options in the area that I might head to first. Would I recommend: This is a great place for people who live nearby to get their morning fix. read more

The Abbott - a table and chairs in a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is awesome. I've been living in the neighbourhoods for a while but started getting my coffee there about a year ago after the nearby Starbucks closed. Staff is really friendly and the coffee is great, much much better than Starbucks. They are a true small neighbourhoods coffee shop. I believe they source their baked goods from several places, one of which delivers the most amazing chocolate nana bread that I have ever tried. I really hope they'll be able to bring more of that soon. Their coffee is great. You have a costumer y of kills and non- worry options to choose from, as well as syrups of your want to flavour your coffee or tea. They always have great new suggestions as well. And there is no better way than supporting a local business than getting your coffee there. read more

One of the last stops for me on the Indie Coffee Passport 2012 (ICP) I didn't enjoy my cappuccino last year so decided to avoid it this year altogether. I ordered a hot chocolate instead and my friend ordered a chai latte and blueberry muffin. Hot chocolate fared better than the cappuccino. Nice chocolaty taste with a big dollop of whipped cream and chocolate syrup (satisfied my dessert fix) 2.5 stars. Chai latte was pretty bad apparently and was not warm enough with the muffin not helping much either. 2 stars. read more

The Abbott - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A strange and hidden location for this vintage-like come hipstery decor chic coffee shop. (Yeah, that is what I wrote and even I can't believe I haven't thrown any more adjectives in it). I cannot believe how close this is to me and I had not seen it for the , at least, year it has been there. That's right! I live in the neighborhood and walk or bus by it and have missed it. if its goal is to be hidden gem, they have completely succeeded. Parkdale needs more cafes as well as shops like this but say on the main strip. This has every potential of being that haunt for the folks that live here. I give Parkdale ten years to become an IT destination. As queen west west becomes crowded this area will be where the cool will go. The Brew. All in all not bad. I would go back again with the hope of not getting the same barista. I am not sure what she had said- if her first try at making it was unsuccessful or she just forgot. But her customer service skills left something to be desired. It was not as if she was pleasant but I sure felt awkward for taking a few moments to think about what I was going to order. If you order an espresso, be warned there are no lids for the cup it comes in. I wish she had said something. Had I known that, I would have ordered something else or asked my drink to be in the cup with a lid. Seriously, what do they do when someone orders a bunch of drinks and has to carry them - a lidless beverage is not cool and in the winter extremely distressing. I was really upset about that. read more

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Another one of those coffee shops that I would never have visited if it weren't for the Indie Coffee Passport. My americano was not the best I've had but certainly not the worst and it was mighty strong, so if you want your coffee drinks made strong by default venture in here. I enjoy the small space it occupies, rickety benches alongside a communal table and smaller tables off to the other side. It's a joy to look around the walls in here as they have copies of old declarations of sorts and pictures and then you look over to behind the counter and you see a Jack Layton bobble head. The barista was friendly, wireless was reliable would have liked to see a bit more food options but for a coffee shops it does enough and more. I would recommend that it be a grab and go location for you, but they have an AC so in the summer it might prove to be a very welcome escape from the heat. read more

The Abbott - A shelf full of stuff. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I meant to order an iced latte but forgot to mention "iced". It was still really good coffee and short walk if you're in the King West street area. Inside is nice and quiet so don't be surprised to see many people reading. Definitely great for a quick grab and go coffee run. read more

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The Abbott - Toronto. Delicious Chai Tea but the iced coffee not too good. The prices are pretty good too. read more

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3 Stars. The Abbott is this cute little place found in Parkdale just off of King St. and it is beautiful. This place seems to be well thought through in terms of its look. I came in just before close, so there weren't many people here, but I could just imagine this place full of people. The communal table is almost a staple in all coffee shops and The Abbott has one of those. The coffee was average. The taste just seemed to lack that punch and left my mouth feeling very dry after each sip. Although the coffee was average there is something about this place that tells me to tell people to come here. Maybe it's because the past few places I have been to just aren't that welcoming, but this place truly has care written all over it. The staff are very friendly and willing to serve; they want to make coffee for YOU, not because you are paying, but because you are YOU. Overall a pleasant experience. If I am in the area I may be back. That's it! read more

The Abbott - Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My first time here and my only complaint is that it isn't closer to where I live! Environment: The setup is a bit rustic meets hipster. But doesn't have the pretentiousness and emotionally uncaring attitudes that some coffee shops with a similar style do. Hello (some of the) coffee shops on Ossington...I'm looking your way ;). Customer Service: Very friendly and helpful. There was a guy working there when I came in. Not sure if there are other employees or if it was the owner. But he was very friendly, extremely helpful, and had a really nice, relaxed personality. WIFI - 7 mbps download - 1mbps upload according to Speedtest.net . And I was the only one using a laptop that I can see. So kind of low, but for a place this size, it's not entirely terrible. I'd recommend they get up to at least 15mbps download, if not 30 or 45. My apartment has stronger. Washroom - Clean and tiny, but clean which is the key. Coffee & Tea & Food - Really good and reasonable prices. I think a part of the reason for the lower prices is the neighborhood they are in. Conclusion: If I'm ever in this area, which is a bit out of the way for central Toronto people like myself, this will be my GO TO COFFEE SHOP. With great service, good pricing, good food/drink, it gets a strong 4/4. I was debating a 5/5, but wifi is very important. But I'd rather give this place a 4.5/5. read more

Dear little coffee shop that recently popped up at the end of my street... Thank you. Thank you for being so adorably vintage and rustic-chic. Thank you for letting me order a straight up espresso with steamed milk without using fake italian-sounding words Thank you for making a damn good espresso Thank you for making a wicked latte Thank you for offering cacao OR chocolate to sprinkle my foam with (there's also cinnamon) Thank you for being completely fair trade and organic Thank you for being vegan-friendly to my vegan friends. Thank you for not being a snob and having staff that tolerates my lame banter. Thank you for having window seats so I can people watch. Thank you for not being overpriced. Thank you for being right by my house. Thank you for giving away free buttons. Thank you for promoting local art initiatives and independent businesses. Thank you for being in Parkdale. I like you, I hope you stay a while. read more

Great, friendly neighbourhood coffee shop serving up a range of tasty hot beverages and baked goods for very reasonable prices. A small coffee and hefty peanut butter cookie ran me less than $3.00! Needless to say, you gotta tip on value like that. Lovely environment with lots of daylight for reading and they have wi-fi. Little memo, watch out for the squeaky front door! read more

This coffee shop is a bit hidden. I live 5 min down the street and have passed Spencer Ave numerous times on my way to the school playground or No Frills, but how did I find The Abbott? On Yelp! So far I have been there 3 times. I like their coffee although I find it varies in strength and taste. The first time I was so wired after drinking half the cup, I had to save the rest for later. And that never happens. But it sure tasted good.. The other 2 times it was fine in terms of the caffeine intake, however I felt the taste was a bit off. Not sure what happened. I guess I have to "investigate" further.. I didn't try any of the bakery items yet as the other reviews have made me a bit suspicious. And to be honest, nothing they had, looked amazing enough that I felt the need to try it. The shop itself is cute. I like the communal wooden table. They have free WiFi and I think I saw a few outlets as well. read more

One of my favourite cafes in the city! A real oasis of good coffee in an otherwise barren area. A cozy, quirky, unpretentious neighbourhood spot. The espresso is always perfect, and the people who work there are lovely. I will continue to frequent it almost daily! read more

Coffee here is lacklustre at best - I only pop in when I have to. It's usually in the morning when I find out that I'm out of coffee beans, or milk. Sorry, it's the truth. This problem is easily fixable by the owner. Replacing their coffee blend with a better roast from a different manufacturer, that doesn't taste like swill, will do the trick. Hope this gets to the proprietor. read more

Maybe I got the runt of the litter this morning but the blueberry muffin I bought on my way to work was underwhelming.

Tiny. A bit charming with one longish communal table for laptops and a few plugs. Some exposed brick. Underwhelming neighbourhood so I can see a lot of people coming here for some joe on their way to work. Definitely small but better than the front would indicate, however I still see it more like a 'grab and go' location then a place to come and relax, assuming if you find seating. It is worth mentioning, because of the layout and since this place is short on space, when you walk in, you are literally only a few feet from the counter and tables, no hallway or isolation from the elements outside. So in Winter, this place must get cold as a freezer, as people come in and out, specially for the people who want to 'hang out.' There is also tight cafe bar for people to sit/stand next to the barista counter, which would arguably be the warmest place in the whole place since it is the furthest from the door. I thank the Indie Passport for showing me this venue however there is not enough of a cafe to come back for a visit, unless of course you live say, down the street. read more

I previously went to The Abbott this past year and fell in love with it. I love how it is nested under a steel staircase, tucked away on the side street. Considering the horizontal space of the cafe, I really like how they maximized and decorated the space. It has such a homey feeling to it. There is a large wooden table, which allows for any group work or a crowd of three or more to enjoy their coffee. There are also 5 small round tables, which only holds up to two people. This cafe has a much more intimate atmosphere though, perfect for catching up with an old friend or have a date. So for my second trip to The Abbott, I was prepared to get the information I needed for this review. I got to communicate with the friendly barista, Dylan, who answered my questions regarding their menu. When I chose the double shot latte, I forgot to asked for latte art, something I love to get if a cafe does it. Dylan was sweet enough to make me a fresh latte on the house to attempt on designing a heart (the latte in a white cup under the menu section). So you could say that night I was very well over-caffeinated with two cups of lattes. The double-shot latte was bitter in the beginning on the first sip, but immediately was fixed with three spoonful of brown sugar. I was there for a good couple of hours, working on my homework. The Abbott is a neighbourhood cafe, therefore, I noticed a lot of patrons being familiar with each other. I really enjoy how The Abbott has such a welcoming feeling to it. It's one of the few cafes I intend to return to if Indie Coffee Passport no longer existed. read more

Pretty average coffee. No need to go out of your way to get here, but if you are in the neighborhood and need a perk this is a good spot to go. read more

Nice little neighbourhood place, good coffee, good prices, enough space to sit down with a couple of people. Exaxtly what I want when I'm just popping out for a bit. read more

+ Great customer service, SUPER friendly staff (more like friends!!) +Great customers, a lot of local regulars +Kid friendly...toys and books a huge bonus +Communal table +Coffee is good I love this coffee shop, it is a lot friendlier than the ones on Queen West and the banana bread is always yummy! read more

Part of the gentrification of Parkdale, this cute "country kitchen" cafe is at 99 Spencer is just south of King and a few blocks west of Dufferin. Three years old and owned by same three amigos that brought you the Great Hall and Lakeview Lunch. It is charming and quaint... set up like a ye-olde general store. Tiny tins and well-worn books are lined up in perfect rows... tiny tables are thick unfinished wood and the back wall is rustic exposed brick. Funny flavours of tea and coffee lip balm are the impulse buy item by the cash-only cash, and snacks are fruit, nuts, chips and cereal. The demeanor of the staff is good old fashioned friendly (I almost want him to be wearing a bow tie... no wait I *do* want him to be wearing a bow tie...) but the lighting is cool and crisp halogen which reminds us we are part of the new generation of west King West. A larger study table for groups or multiple laptops and mismatched chairs add to the charm. Textures are everywhere from a stucco ceiling to mosaic-tiled floor that might reveal a 3D image if you unfocus your eyes. A perfect place to shoot an indie movie scene. I threw some ground clove on top of my yummy mild and smooth latte just cuz it was there, and the scent adds to the clean-cut vintage decor. The only non-sequitor here is the not-old-not-new all-Beatles soundtrack: "My baby don't care!" 99 Spencer.... condoloftstoronto.com/blog read more

Fair trade, organic, and great lunch / healthy snack options (nothing worse than overdosing on sugar because your apartment doesn't have wifi and the cafes have no real food!) love it here at the communal table. Highly recommended! read more

The Abbott - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been going to this cafe for few years now . it is very nice small cafe in the middle of residential area where most of the customers know each other . It is nice place to hang out , the staff are friendly , the coffee is just like any other cafe there is the good one or the bad it all depends on what you pay for it , and in this case this small place charging very high price for a coffee that you can get same for less dlwb the street from Starbucks . but overall , it is a nice place and great place to get a coffee on the way to work ;) read more

I have recently moved to Toronto and have been indulging in exploring all the great coffee shops along King St and Queen St West. Unfortunately this was not one of them. I ordered a skim cappuccino and not only was it the most expensive I have paid for so far it was also the worst. It tasted like drip coffee with frothed milk on top. Very seldom do I not finish a coffee. Was disappointed as on all other fronts this is a great coffee shop with a chilled vibe and ambience. Wifi was great and the service. read more

My neighbourhood cafe, so I've been many times. The coffee and espresso drinks are almost always great, and the service is friendly and quick. Muffins can be a little sad, so I usually skip those. Comestibles aside, I love the decor and in the summer there are chairs for sitting outside. read more

Great little coffee and sandwich shop near King and Dufferin. I had an excellent Americano, huge sandwich and cookie, for about $10. I liked the little benches outside to sit and eat, and the inside space was nicely decorated. Friendly staff treat you well too! read more

Love this place. Tucked away in Parkdale you'll find this little cafe. It's always busy but you won't have to wait for your order. Good coffee and snack selection read more

I live in the Junction so am spoiled for coffee but this place is really nice. The baked goods are great (get more veggie sandwiches though) and service is fast and friendly. I could do with stronger Americanos. read more

The Abbott What can i say the coffee there is good the muffins are good the only thing you need to do is put a sign at King to bring the clients to your place you can not see it from King you get 5 stars in my book and welcome to the hood. read more

Dear Abbott, you exemplify all that a neighbourhood coffee spot should aspire to be! The coffee is always top-notch, and baked goods never disappoint. Cozy enough to catch up with friends and quiet enough to get a bit of work done when needed. These are all virtues, but could probably be said of many local coffee shops. Today I had some work to catch up on and sat in a corner for a while enjoying my coffee. Our neighbourhood of Parkdale is also home to many individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and intellectual disability. I serve this population in my daily work and pay attention to how these individuals are treated in businesses. While I was in the Abbott several individuals who visibly appeared to be marginally housed / street involved / had active symptoms of mental illness stopped in to buy coffee and tea. I was moved by how kind and engaging the Abbott staff were; attending to their needs and treating them with the utmost respect (as they did with all customers). In some settings these marginalized clients are then scoffed at behind their backs - there was none of that. The highly professional Abbott staff should be commended. The Abbott deserves to be a highly-regarded part of our neighbourhood; thank you for your excellent product and service! We will continue to be dedicated patrons. read more

It is so nice to have a place like this deep in the heart of Parkdale! The staff are friendly, the coffee is great, and the decor (and name) is inspired by one of the first black doctors in Toronto. The best part about the Abbott is that it doesn't feel like one of those ritzy coffee shops that is leading the push to gentrify Parkdale. This place really fits right in and welcomes everyone in the neighbourhood, not just the wealthier subset. read more

Was excited to go here having recently moved into the neighbourhood, but wasn't really impressed, unfortunately. The coffee was on par with St@rbuck$, which I'm not really a fan of. We also bought the banana bread which was dry & not very tasty, and a muffin, which was very good. The woman working was super friendly and fast. If you enjoy SB coffee this'll be a good place for you. read more

Indie Coffee Passport. Cold windy day with moments of sunshine and calm. A last minute decision to walk to The Abbott. Good choice. I've been a few times so I know where it is, which is handy because it's tucked away just south of King, on the east side of Spencer [two blocks west of Dufferin] and in the winter there are no patio chairs out front to highlight the entrance. [Update: I just noticed there's a sandwich-board with their name on it, on the sidewalk in front of their door, and that's helpful.] Inside there were a few tables with regulars comfortably ensconced in conversation, but if I'd wanted a place to sit there were a still a couple of seats available in the narrow room. For such a relatively small space there is a lot going on: baked goods and beverages and specialty snacks and books and even vegan organic lip balm. Well, some sort of fancy lip balm on display by the cash. Impulse purchase? I was tempted ... but I opted for the double latte, decaf, to go, and was presented with a latte adorned with a very intricate leaf [heart? not sure, but it looked really nice!] This always impresses me, especially when I'm having my coffee to go. The latte itself was rich and creamy, very tasty, no need for any extras. And the 'to go' lid was the kind which has a little tab that can close to keep the drink warm - or in my case, to prevent slopping it all over my coat - while I walk. It was a bit more substantial than the regular perforated tab, which meant it could stand up to repeated use and still close properly. I know the lid is not a reflection of The Abbott as a cafe, but it does show that extra bit of thoughtfulness. All in all, good choice. read more

Great coffee ... friendly staff ... hard to find ... as everyone says. But what I love most is that it's named after a former resident (see some of his history on the walls) by the name of Anderson Ruffin Abbott, who turns out to have been Canada's first Canadian-born black physician. He even went back - for a few years - to the States (whence his parents had fled) where he fought on the Union side in the Civil War and attended the dying President Lincoln! Where else can you get a great coffee AND an education? read more

The BEST coffee in town. Hands down. Yum. I always get a double americano in a medium cup. Such bold taste, love it! Highly recommended.

What a phenomenal coffee shop. My roommates have recommended this place for months but I never went because I thought it was just another Caucasian coffee shop recommendation. I'm not racist, but white people love to be like, "Oh, check out this pub/coffee shop I go to..U'll LOVE IT Nish!" Then when I actually go, it's just some hipster barista serving up weirdness like vegan apricot fig squares or some strange gluten-free, fair trade, not-tested-on-animal coffee!! Anyway, I went into the abbott and asked for a french vanilla latte. They didn't sell french vanilla, but the guy said he could come up with a concoction that carries the same vibe. I tipped him $2 immediately. He deserved it cuz he was confident in his ability AND he had a very symmetrical body. THEN, he asked me if I liked whipped cream. HECK YA I like whipped cream mister!!!! Then handed me that cup. I sipped the latte and my knees buckled. I don't know what happened, or how I ended up on the ground, but when I came to, I asked, "Is this heaven?" and the symmetrical guy was like, "No, this is the Abbott." FIVE STARS!!!!!!!! read more

Love this place. Not only is it in my neighbourhood - but it feels like it belongs. While it may not be located on the trendy stretch of Queen West that everyone is in love with right now, The Abbott is quickly becoming a favourite for locals and people walking by. The coffee is great, the snacks are tasty and fresh and there are all kinds of great little things to look at while you sit and enjoy! read more

I found my way here one Saturday afternoon, using my indie coffee passport. The espresso (in my Americano) was good, but nothing to write home about. Pretty average. The space is really nice, I like the vintage rustic look of the place and the location in Parkdale. read more

I love this place. Their coffee way better than Starbucks or Second Cup to me. Staff is freindly. Free Wifi available. Not pricy. They have great wooden tables and chairs to enjoy a coffee. read more

I moved into the great neighborhood last year and was delighted to find the Abbot. Super friendly staff and I have my usual dark roast in a real cup before I ask for it. A free Globe and WiFi are nice too. read more