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    The Abbott

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea

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    Outdoor seating
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    Small cups do not cup with a lid. Very sad in the winter if you are ordering an espresso.
    Geraldine G.

    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.

    A shelf full of stuff.
    Dishan W.

    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.

    Davíd W.

    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.

    a coffee shop with a counter and shelves

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

    Latte.
    Andrew S.

    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!

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    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!!

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