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I've always wanted to try The Good Neighbour (their Annette St. location) but I never made the time to check it out. When I found out that they were opening up a location near Christie station I jumped at the first opportunity to check out the cafe. They definitely have serious competition as the Sam James Coffee Pocket is just a few stores down and Black Rock Coffee is across the street. The interior of the cafe is inviting and the walls are lined with brick. The few tables and benches provide a good place to catch up on some reading or to chat with a friend. As for the coffee, you can't go wrong with serving Intelligentsia Coffee. I ordered a Cappuccino and a blueberry tart for breakfast. Both were delicious. I will definitely be back for more when I'm in the area.
Bright, wooden interior. Casual and clean style. A little hot in summer but the tasty coldbrew helped cool me down. Quiet and spacious, very good place for working and studying. Friendly and helpful service.
3.5 stars ... solid spot on Bloor St where there is a lack of good coffee spot. They do get a nod from me from using Intelligentsia beans. Whoa! I wasn't expecting to see Intelligentsia beans in Toronto but here we are on the edge of Koreatown and I see several bags of their beans for sale and in use. Good Neighbour here is a minimalist looking cafe. It's clean and has several bar stool seating upfront and a few tables in the back. I have to say I totally get why Toronto cafes are starting to ban the lap tops. I think of the 8 tables here, 6 of them had just 1 person sitting on a table of 2+ with a laptop and head phones on. Yes they're paying customers but this made for awkward searching for a spot to sit down and drink a coffee for 20 minutes or so. We saw everyone after us pop in, look for a spot, give up, and walk out instead of sitting inside. Service here is polite and prompt. I would say the cafe is pretty chill... so you wouldnt be trying to fight to hear a conversation if people even tried to talk. Flat white - Decent cup that was bordering closer to a cappuccino but still a good drink. The milk was too much and diluted the flat white a bit too much. The beans were good but I felt this was more milky than it should have been. BUT I still enjoyed the drink. It wasn't a true flat white though. Enjoyable 3.5/5 Vanilla latte - This was a very sweet version of a vanilla latte. There was a good balance of milk to espresso so it wasn't completely a milky hot drink. I actually liked the beans a lot ... deep and rich dark roast that had a bit of a nutty note. The Vanilla syrup though was primarily sugar with no vanilla flavour... not even artificial. I'm not sure if they used their own blend or bought. Either way, I felt the vanilla pricing wars hit Good Neighbour and made their syrup addition more of 'castor sugar syrup. 3.5/5 As much as I love the coffee scene in Chicago and was pleasantly surprised to see it offered here, I do think the Canadian coffee roasters can do well and could be offered as alternative. Good neighbour coffee is a decent spot for coffee on Bloor... just try to avoid the laptop mob and you may find a seat.
"I LOVE the vibes here" Wait time/arrived? We arrived at 4pm on a Friday. All the tables were taken so we sat by the window seats. Wasn't overcrowded though. Atmosphere? Mostly people here just study and it's quite quiet. The place is a very minimalist and we were loving every part of the interior. There is a wall dedicated to books and mugs. There is a nice old fashioned bike mounted on the wall and there is beautiful wood decor everywhere. Food/taste? We got the cold pressed juice from LOOP brand. It was amazing. We got the morning glory and the orange one (forgot the name). Loop is special because they use all the "ugly" and bruised fruits that grocery stores throw away and use them. Then the parts of the fruits that they don't use get turned into dog treats. amazing!!! The pastries here look great as well but we will try that nextime. Come here!!! It's great.
My friend and I love coffee. We were both baristas once upon a time and love trekking the city trying out new cafes. She recommended Good Neighbour after trying their Annette location last year. I decided to try their vanilla latte half sweet. Their standard drinks come with 2oz of espresso, so my drink had the perfect amount of espresso, milk and vanilla. I believe my cup for here was a 12oz. My drink was amazing. I also tried my friends drink and their espresso has a hint of sweet caramel or something...I'm a fan. I also tried their Pumpkin Loaf which was moist and delicious. I really enjoyed Good Neighbour. The decor (exposed brick wall) and music selection makes me want to sit there all day. They definitely beat Sam James (a few doors down) because they have a lot of seating.
As per the barisya's suggestion, I tried one of their winter specials - a spiced hot chocolate. It had cayenne peppers sprinkled on top, but sure was tasty. Warmed you up, which is exactly what I needed on a colder day. It's a good cafe in the area if you're looking to hangout with some friends or spend an afternoon reading or studying.
The Australian barista was very friendly, easy going. Very likable. Mutually important; latte, flat white VERY GOOD. Nice addition to Koreatown/Annex area. Definitely will return, wish they were open a bit later, closed @ 7 pm.
7 years ago
I have been here before and tried the lavender latte but this time I went there for a flat white and a almond croissant. God oh god, that cream filling inside the croissant was not expected. The croissant itself was sooooo crunchy and can see the layers through but that cream was a sweet surprise. I can't describe anymore that you should go try yourselves. The seating of the cafe is a bit darker inside but then it's probably very inside and no natural light coming thru - should be expected. Otherwise they have a seating (bar style) at the front to soak in the sun on sunny days and have a good read if you are a book worm. The customer service seemed ok, not so impressive. But meh who cares when the coffee and baked goods are this good! read more
7 years ago
The brick walls, bike on the wall, old school but classy ceiling tiles, original hardwood flooring through most of this place makes it a cozy atmosphere for great conversation or working on your laptop. The place is spacious. With a mini assortment of baked goods -- croissants, scones, muffins, danishes -- you can grab something sweet to compliment your Americano, cappuccino, Cortado. At $2.75~ for the largest coffee, this place is affordable and trendy in Toronto'a Koreatown. Stop by with a good book or type out a yelp review and enjoy this comfortable coffee shop. My cortado and almond croissant cost just over $7. read more
This is a small little coffee shop located in the heart of Old Koreatown. They have hardwood floors and a brick wall and it's super bright! Definitely a more hipster feel - (being from Seattle), it feels like a shop where I'd find in Seattle. There are about 6-7 tables and a bar area next to the window in the front. I don't think the place is meant for people to sit and work for long periods of time, but they do have free wifi. The coffee has more of an earthly taste to it (maybe a bit nutty too), but overall pretty good. They have a small selection of pastries, and we tried the chocolate croissant and the cheddar chive scone. The cheddar scone was good, but the chocolate croissant didn't have much chocolate... it was almost like the baker put two chocolate chips in the regular croissant by accident. The restroom is downstairs of the store in Room #1, where you have to access by key (ask the barista). The ceilings are low and it was a bit dirty, but still better than nothing. read more
I've always wanted to try The Good Neighbour (their Annette St. location) but I never made the time to check it out. When I found out that they were opening up a location near Christie station I jumped at the first opportunity to check out the cafe. They definitely have serious competition as the Sam James Coffee Pocket is just a few stores down and Black Rock Coffee is across the street. The interior of the cafe is inviting and the walls are lined with brick. The few tables and benches provide a good place to catch up on some reading or to chat with a friend. As for the coffee, you can't go wrong with serving Intelligentsia Coffee. I ordered a Cappuccino and a blueberry tart for breakfast. Both were delicious. I will definitely be back for more when I'm in the area. read more
3.5 stars ... solid spot on Bloor St where there is a lack of good coffee spot. They do get a nod from me from using Intelligentsia beans. Whoa! I wasn't expecting to see Intelligentsia beans in Toronto but here we are on the edge of Koreatown and I see several bags of their beans for sale and in use. Good Neighbour here is a minimalist looking cafe. It's clean and has several bar stool seating upfront and a few tables in the back. I have to say I totally get why Toronto cafes are starting to ban the lap tops. I think of the 8 tables here, 6 of them had just 1 person sitting on a table of 2+ with a laptop and head phones on. Yes they're paying customers but this made for awkward searching for a spot to sit down and drink a coffee for 20 minutes or so. We saw everyone after us pop in, look for a spot, give up, and walk out instead of sitting inside. Service here is polite and prompt. I would say the cafe is pretty chill... so you wouldnt be trying to fight to hear a conversation if people even tried to talk. Flat white - Decent cup that was bordering closer to a cappuccino but still a good drink. The milk was too much and diluted the flat white a bit too much. The beans were good but I felt this was more milky than it should have been. BUT I still enjoyed the drink. It wasn't a true flat white though. Enjoyable 3.5/5 Vanilla latte - This was a very sweet version of a vanilla latte. There was a good balance of milk to espresso so it wasn't completely a milky hot drink. I actually liked the beans a lot ... deep and rich dark roast that had a bit of a nutty note. The Vanilla syrup though was primarily sugar with no vanilla flavour... not even artificial. I'm not sure if they used their own blend or bought. Either way, I felt the vanilla pricing wars hit Good Neighbour and made their syrup addition more of 'castor sugar syrup. 3.5/5 As much as I love the coffee scene in Chicago and was pleasantly surprised to see it offered here, I do think the Canadian coffee roasters can do well and could be offered as alternative. Good neighbour coffee is a decent spot for coffee on Bloor... just try to avoid the laptop mob and you may find a seat. read more
"I LOVE the vibes here" Wait time/arrived? We arrived at 4pm on a Friday. All the tables were taken so we sat by the window seats. Wasn't overcrowded though. Atmosphere? Mostly people here just study and it's quite quiet. The place is a very minimalist and we were loving every part of the interior. There is a wall dedicated to books and mugs. There is a nice old fashioned bike mounted on the wall and there is beautiful wood decor everywhere. Food/taste? We got the cold pressed juice from LOOP brand. It was amazing. We got the morning glory and the orange one (forgot the name). Loop is special because they use all the "ugly" and bruised fruits that grocery stores throw away and use them. Then the parts of the fruits that they don't use get turned into dog treats. amazing!!! The pastries here look great as well but we will try that nextime. Come here!!! It's great. read more
3 years ago
My friend and I love coffee. We were both baristas once upon a time and love trekking the city trying out new cafes. She recommended Good Neighbour after trying their Annette location last year. I decided to try their vanilla latte half sweet. Their standard drinks come with 2oz of espresso, so my drink had the perfect amount of espresso, milk and vanilla. I believe my cup for here was a 12oz. My drink was amazing. I also tried my friends drink and their espresso has a hint of sweet caramel or something...I'm a fan. I also tried their Pumpkin Loaf which was moist and delicious. I really enjoyed Good Neighbour. The decor (exposed brick wall) and music selection makes me want to sit there all day. They definitely beat Sam James (a few doors down) because they have a lot of seating. read more
As per the barisya's suggestion, I tried one of their winter specials - a spiced hot chocolate. It had cayenne peppers sprinkled on top, but sure was tasty. Warmed you up, which is exactly what I needed on a colder day. It's a good cafe in the area if you're looking to hangout with some friends or spend an afternoon reading or studying. read more
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The Australian barista was very friendly, easy going. Very likable. Mutually important; latte, flat white VERY GOOD. Nice addition to Koreatown/Annex area. Definitely will return, wish they were open a bit later, closed @ 7 pm. read more
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I like to experience a minimum of three things in an independent cafe. a) A friendly, even if busy barista and b) a well-made cortado and c) a great atmosphere, or at least a good laid back vibe. The Good Neighbour managed to lack all three .... maybe it was the dull, rainy weather... I don't know. The barista wasn't busy, but she certainly wasn't friendly. My "Hello, and how are you doing?" was greeted with minimal eye contact teamed with a semi-grimace and a forced "hi" . I wondered if I had a whole can of spinach deposited on my teeth, or had bird droppings covering my forehead. It was embarrassing to see such a glum barista. My cortado looked and tasted like a warm railway coffee with a bit of cream, barely foamed. It was odd. On the plus side, the decoration and layout was airy and cool, and the tables were pretty widely spaced out, so I think it won't be a problem to have coffee and do yoga at the same time. This Annex place has lots of potential, but they should not rest on the laurels of the Annette St location. Koreatown has other indie cafes just steps away. read more
10 years ago
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678 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M6G 1L2
Canada
Koreatown, Seaton Village
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