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

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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

The Good Neighbour - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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

The Good Neighbour - Outside sign - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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

The Good Neighbour - Cappuccino + blueberry tart - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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. read more

The Good Neighbour - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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

The Good Neighbour - Flat white - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

"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

The Good Neighbour - the interior of a coffee shop - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Such a cute cafe with a neighborhood vibe. Feels very local and very friendly vibe. The coffee is tasty and the banana bread was pretty good

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

The Good Neighbour - Vanilla Latte + Pumpkin Loaf - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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

The Good Neighbour - a cup of hot chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my favourite coffee spot in the annex, but... Get your drink to go. This place is FULL if flies. Houseflies everywhere - like 3-4 crawling around on every table. It's gross and just annoying to deal with. However, baked goods here are great, and they have the best regular old drip coffee and cold brew especially if you like a strong/bold roast. So, get it to go and enjoy! read more

Enjoy their mocha latte a lot. Loyalty punch card which I appreciate. They have the vegan oat pb banana muffins we've been searching for! Used to eat them at a cafe on yonge street that closed down. read more

I have only had their coffees to go, but every time I come by, I always promise myself I'll stop and stay next time. The space is very open and big, but still feels nice and homey. The staff are always sweet and cheerful and service is fast. The coffee is good, but their baked goods look delicious too so I'm excited to also give those a shot! There are always people in there doing work, so I presume it's a good spot for that too. read more

Another cool and modern cafe. Coffee is good and prices are reasonable.

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

The Good Neighbour - interior - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Coffe is good. I love the interior design. But the seats are too close to other people. read more

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Cozy spot, great coffee, really friendly staff. Sometimes the music can be a bit loud & questionable depending on who is working, but for the most part it's a great place to hang and chat or work. Cute little selection of books for sale at the front as well. read more

Honestly I'm just tired of ordering Cortados and getting Cappuccinos or lates or something that's not a Cortado. When I get a Cortado its one of the best in the city, the beans are awsome but only half the people working there know what a Cortado is. I actually came back and ordered a Cortado and said I just want half the milk used for the last drink you made I still got like almost a cappuccino again! Really annoying since it's one of my favourite coffee shops. read more

The coffee is not bad, but half the staff seem to think they're too good to work there. They're not. Last time I was in, someone else grabbed my coffee by mistake. When I told the barista, she told me to find the person and ask for it back, even though the woman was already sipping it. Not exactly the best customer service. Honestly, I feel the coffee would taste better if the people making it weren't so surly. No one forced you to work here, man. read more

Went there to work for a few hours. Positive baristas, good selection of teas, good music, not too loud inside, wifi no password and works super well, great snacks, they also have some salad and sandwiches but I didn't try them. I would totally go back! read more

I come here a couple of times a month as it is close to my workplace and I can never get enough coffee in me. My dad personally loves this place and it is one of the few around the corner of Bloor. They have nice treats, good tasting coffee and a kind of hipster, modern vibe which is always lovely. They have plenty of options when it comes to milk including coconut which is hard to find at places. - It would be nice if they stayed open a little longer which is my only downside, but either then that it's a pretty good place! read more

Great atmosphere, friendly service, and most importantly - great banana bread! And the coffee is amazing too!

I had a vanilla latte that was a total game changer. I wish I could make this cafe my regular spot before work!

Really nice people. Gave me a new drink when I misunderstood what I ordered. Almond croissant and blueberry muffin were excellent. Drip coffee was also good. Would recommend. read more

Customer service is always awful here. Very rude. Washroom keys are kept on the counter were they serve the food, big contamination concern. read more

I have noticed a real turn-around in attitude at this place. There was one barista who could be unpleasant, but she is no longer there. Good coffee, low-lit space, and I like it. The pumpkin bread and brownies are so good -- not especially sweet, and quite rich. Which is exactly how I like my deserts to be. read more

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

The Good Neighbour - Cortado after 2 minutes, What happened to my foam? - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My wife and I went into this cafe last week in a pleasant mood looking for a coffee before heading for a New Year's Eve dinner party. However, it didn't take long for our spirits to change . The barista must have been angry about something before we came in. Her facial expression and tone of voice said everything. We were so taken aback that I said to her that she might want to smile. Maybe not exactly what I wanted to say, but it just came out at the time. What I wanted to say to her was we don't want to feel like we're bothering you and causing friction - we just want a pleasant transaction. However, she told me that was the last thing she wanted to hear and that she wanted to end the transaction. She didn't give us our drinks and returned our money. Needless to say, we were confused and disappointed by this experience. This was our first visit to this cafe though we've been going to their other location (Annette St.) for years and have only good things to say. read more