Ordered: Vanilla Bean Latte (~$8 CAD) Aya's take: The Library is doing things with a level of high expertise! Incredible coffee that is made meticulously, roasted to perfection, and sweetened just right. The Vanilla Bean Latte called my name and I'm so glad it did. It's silky smooth, soothing, and balanced. The attention to detail and knowledge on the beans did not go unnoticed. This was one of the few Lattes I've had that hit right off the first sip. Loved it! read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Vanilla Bean Latte (~$8 CAD) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Five stars for their hojicha latte! I came here on a tip that it'd be a good place to buy coffee beans. After they confirmed they roast their own, I bought a bag for the coffee lover in my house. I grabbed a hojicha latte for myself and was very glad I did! I probably audibly "mmmmMMed" as I sipped this symphonic drink whilst walking along Dundas. My husband used these beans to make coffees for my friends on a recent weekend, all of whom raved over the smoothness of the brew. The Library's officially on my Toronto shortlist for tea, and coffee beans. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Hojicha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I heard a lot of great things about this cafe but I feel it's a bit overhyped. My friend and I both got the Vanilla Bean Latte which is one of their best sellers. It's a pretty small cup for $7 but you can tell they use real vanilla beans. We both agreed that the latte lacked espresso aroma. It felt more like just drinking vanilla bean milk and it's certainly not worth the price. I think I prefer Hatch more. read more

I originally planned to just grab a coffee and leave, but I ended up staying for a long time. The atmosphere here is perfect for chatting with friends or quietly contemplating life; there's absolutely no rush. read more

I ducked into this coffee shop to warm myself up as a brief period of snow flurries started to fall. Inside was quite small with very limited bench seating next to the counter. Decor was simple and all white. I was the only one enjoying my coffee inside so had the place to myself for the short time. Most customers just came and took their coffees to go. I chose the vanilla bean latte and substituted oak milk for an extra CAD$1.2. It was nicely crafted and hit the spot on that cold day. read more

Loved it! A little pricey, but all the best coffee is, lol. Not a ton of seating space, so it's best if you plan to grab and go. Service was super friendly. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This little coffee shop has one of the best coffees I have ever had. The coffee is so smooth and flavourful! Staff is super nice. The only thing I would change is to have seating, they have no tables it's more of a coffee to go place. Very close to the AGO read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tiny, clean, minimalist coffee shop near OCAD. On Dundas between McCaul and St. Patrick streets. Almost no seating except for a bench along the window and a couple of seats. There was a business man sitting with his laptop on his lap on a tiny chair working away . The coffee? It's good. I had a cappuccino made with macadamia milk. Simple. It was very smooth. No sweetener needed. For me that means high quality beams and a proper pulling of the shots. They have a vanilla latte, mocha, flat white. It's all good. read more

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The staff were friendly. They make a delicious Matcha latte. Just a heads up they don't have a bathroom that you can use. They did have lots of cute items that you could buy on the side as well as a nice mixture of different kinds of coffee beans if you like trying new kinds. This could be the perfect place to get items to make a gift basket for someone for Christmas. read more

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The Library Specialty Coffee is a gem! I absolutely love their cold brew. It has a wonderfully soft and creamy taste that keeps me coming back for more. Highly recommend! Just know they won't be many seats available and they sell their own beans as well which I like. The interior is simple and staff are very nice. read more

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I came here once before for their refreshers which I didn't love, but came back and tried their coffee and it did not disappoint! Their lattes are pretty solid and I would definitely come back to try some of their pastries next time as well read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I stopped by with a few friends this past Saturday afternoon after a friend had recommended The Library Specialty Coffee to me. The baristas did not seem like they wanted to be there nor were they very helpful or friendly. The interior is small with minimal seating (a bench area near the front). POUR OVER - 7.50 I got a more fruity/light roast pour over, but it was so diluted that you can only taste very little hints of the flavor profile the beans offers. It was incredibly watery and you can tell the beans themselves were promising, just poor execution. Also, paying that much for a pour over (9.00 including tax and tip) made me sad. I probably would have enjoyed the cold brew or Americano more for a smaller price. I wouldn't recommend the pour over here. My friends got the iced vanilla bean latte. One of them liked it, but the other thought that it tasted mainly like milk and that she couldn't really taste the vanilla bean syrup or espresso. Another friend got the iced Americano which he enjoyed. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Pour over - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I like it, I don't like it, I like it, I don't like it, change my mind... There's good and bad about this place, thus my love-hate for it. The coffee is top notch, there is no doubt about it. They hit all the points of a boutique gourmet-style coffee shop, like specializing in pour-overs, are proud of their bean selection, and make hand crafted coffees for us. What's not to like? The location has plenty of foot traffic, one of the busiest pedestrian routes in the city: Dundas going east from University toward Yonge Street. That's great for their business, but not ideal if you want to enjoy your pricy pour-over, or even grab a coffee to go. In my walks past here, I was only able to stop in once for coffee, due to the lineup which was unpredictable, so if you're on your way to work, you would need a cushion of time in front of you to drop in, and who has that? Interior is clean and modern; mainly white with black accents looking very nice, but there's not much room to sit and drink, let alone to even wait. If I am ordering coffee to appreciate, I'm not one to do that while walking down a busy sidewalk. I would prefer a quicker service place with more mass produced coffee in this location. And yes! That isn't easily found anywhere. I need to try the location by Bellwoods, that spot makes more sense. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Morning coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had a cappuccino which was smooth and divine. Added cinnamon to it. Their dairy is from Sheldon Creek Dairy which is an A2 milk which I like. Had a croissant which was decent, a bit too crispy though. Wife had a London fog cookie which was divine. They have 3 locations, (2 in Toronto and 1 on Markham). The coffee that day was 80% Guatemala (for smooth taste, hints of chocolate) and 20% Ethiopia (for the acidic taste). read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

TLS is a great coffee spot. As ive forayed deeper into the coffee world, I've genuinely enjoyed their selection and preparation of coffee. The ambience is quaint, good location, and great selection. Whenever I'm in the area I stop by to check it out! read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Pour over - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Perfect flat white! New go-to place for coffee in the AGO area. Nice little spot with good service.

Fantastic little coffee shop! Been coming here since they first opened because they are a skip away from the office. Great coffee. Great service! Huge fan of their cappuccino with oatmilk and flat white. There have been a couple inconsistent cups... but overall its a solid coffee option in downtown core! Not much seating though, so I usually grab n' go. They are on Ritual app, so preorder for fast service, and earn points! read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Pick up counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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One of few places I could find to get a good cup of coffee in the city that was open before 10am. And once I had their latte and baked goods I was hooked and kept coming back each morning while I was in town. I'm still thinking about the savory scones that I got here. I believe they were bacon cheddar chive? SO good. Scones can be hit or miss for me, and I find that they're often a miss - frequently too dry, too dense... not the case at The Library. Good latte too, quality coffee. I would definitely come back. read more

Visited The Library Specialty Coffee on a Saturday afternoon and tried their Matcha Latte [H]. Quick service, matcha was smooth, lovely latte art, and just the right sweetness level. Temperature was just right for sipping while walking outside in the cold. Prices were fair and I'd visit again if I'm nearby! read more

A small cafe close to the AGO serving up some unique baked goods (ie. Kit Kat cookies, cookies + cream cookies, etc) and quality coffee. What we ordered: - Iced Matcha Latte - Hot Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk + Vanilla Syrup My Favs: - The iced matcha was smooth, good ratio of milk to matcha so you can actually taste it, and not too sweet - The hot match with alternative milk and sweetener was also smooth and a great drink on a rainy cool day Final Thoughts: I stopped by after a trip to the AGO as I heard The Library has some of the best matcha in the city. Both iced and hot versions were smooth, not clumpy, and not overly sweet. Not much seating so more of a grab-and-go spot. I'll stop by next time I'm in the area to try some of their pastries and grab a drink! read more

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The Library is setting a high bar for Toronto. Recommend trying the single origin beans that are so flavorful. Dedication to the pourover is not something that can be found everywhere. read more

I had such a nice morning here! Made plans to meet friends here, but I arrived much too early and had some time to kill. The two baristas were really chill about it - they gave me the wifi password (was visiting from the US so this was extremely helpful), chatted about all the milk alternatives available (and how each one affected the taste of the espresso), and it was just a generally lovely encounter with nice, sincere people. I ordered a cappuccino with oat milk, and it was so tasty. Bonus swan latte art! *star eye emoji* Something to note: there is very (very very) limited seating here, and a lot of it is pretty low. This was not an issue for me personally, but something to take into account if you're bringing your mom here (ok, maybe that's just my mom, haha), setting up a work sesh, or meeting a decently large group. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Oat milk cappuccino, bonus swan art! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for a quick coffee and get shelter from the rain. My friend and I both got a latte with oat milk. I really enjoyed my chai latte, however, I found the price point to be quite a bit higher relative to other cafes. There also wasn't must seating in the cafe. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Front: chai latte Back: matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great spot for quality drinks. You can see that each drink is prepared with care price is okay. There's a bench to sit on enough for waiting area but other than that, no other seats/tables. read more

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This the second location at Queen Street of The Library Coffee, the first one on Dundas Street. I had Americano and Birthday Cake Cookie. Both were amazing... I love the complex flavour of their coffee beans. I would definitely come here again. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This new coffee shop, situated just south of Trinity Bellwoods Park, is the outpost's second Toronto location. Not only is the space beautifully minimalist, but the coffee is done right. Lattes are perfectly frothy and the espresso is the correct ratio of smooth, balanced, and bitter. For your next sunny day park hang, consider skipping the massive lines at Nadege and White Squirrel, and try this newcomer instead. You won't be disappointed! read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Very cool small spot to grab delicious coffee or pastries. Very welcoming and knowledgeable staff!

Excellent coffee and pastries right by AGO! We stopped in for a coffee break after AGO and it was excellent. Expertly pulled espresso drinks and fantastic cookies! read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best coffee in downtown Toronto, espresso was spicy, delicious and well balanced, cappuccino was cream and flour full, the best is the pour over, fruity and aromatic. read more

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Cozy lil cafe close to Trinity Bellwoods and the AGO. Very clean and minimalistic decor. Friendly staff. Coffee is nice. Cute latte art. Big fan of their americano. Limited seating read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

$4.52 for my flat white. Not as strong as I like it. My go to places are Neo, Manic, Early Bird, and Boxcar in no particular order. Barista was also the cashier during mid day. He was polite. I just like my espresso stronger read more

Located near McCaul and Dundas, this small coffee shop serves all things coffee (along with teas and matcha lattes and a few baked goods). The interior is bright, fresh, and minimal with limited seating. I dropped by on a Tuesday morning and ordered an Americano. Great taste without any milk or sugar needed. I was able to sit down and enjoy my beverage while seeing the flow of customers come in. The place is small so don't expect to sit there for hours doing work; it's more of a grab and go coffee place. Staff were friendly and service was great. Will be back for more! read more

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I'd heard good things about this shop and was eager to try it. One negative about this location is the seating. It's basically nonexistent other than a bench on the side. There were some tables in the back but they looked to be closed down and it was dark back there. I really would have liked to sit and enjoy my drink but it wasn't possible, so I got it to go. Watching the barista make my pourover was interesting as he used a technique I had not seen before with filters that weren't designed for the dripper device. It was obvious he was taking a lot of care while making it though, which is expected when you are ordering a fancy cup of coffee. Anyway the Ethiopian Gesha I had here was very nice and obviously high quality. Next time I would like to try a different location of the shop that has better seating arrangements so I can enjoy my drink properly. read more

What a cute little coffee shop! My coworker took me here, otherwise I don't think I would have ever known this place existed given it is currently in the middle of a ton of construction along Dundas West. I tried their matcha latte and croissant. They whisk the matcha on the spot and I thought the latte tasted really good. I got mine with regular milk but they offer plenty of alternatives like oat milk and even macadamia milk, which we were able to sample. The croissant was good too and tasted fresh but I wish they were able to heat it up! I just love when croissants are warm and crispy on the outside yet chewy on the inside. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Best coffee! They know how to steam milk and their beans are excellent quality. It's not a sit in place, at least with Covid - so enjoy one to go! read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This cafe makes a great cappuccino. I came here after a run and had a lovely chat with the barista (who was very knowledgable about coffee and also local attractions). I also got two cookies, matcha white chocolate and cookies and cream. I didn't get to try the matcha white chocolate as my husband devoured it, but I did try the latter (which was a bit too salty for me). I would definitely come here if you are looking for a well made espresso drink! read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great place to grab coffee while taking a walk. I got the vanilla latte with almond milk and my husband ordered the chai latte. The guys running the shop were very helpful and told us a little about their branding process. Loved the minimalist vibes. read more

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3.5 stars Solid little coffee spot near OCAD With mostly white washed walls and soothing interior, it has a bit of a zen vibe to it. The tiles on the floor say standing room only and ... it's kinda true. There are 4 little wooden stumps re-purposed beautifully and sit around small little tables. There's another little spot in the back for another 2. I would say its more towards take out but you could sit for a little while to enjoy your cup. With much attention to ingredients (they even mention the farm with the milk comes from), they do try to provide the best cup for you. They source directly from a dairy provider, use Sweet Bloom for their beans, and a matcha from Japan. I think this is quite good but I do have to wonder why they didnt source from some very good Canadian roasters. Toronto has quite a few and I do know there are many good ones across the country. Service here is prompt, polite, and thoughtful. Our cups were immediately made and with care. Flat White - Less sour than our most recent flat whites, this one was more fruity but still carrying a decent amount of sourness. I would say it was not as rich tasting or smooth as I would like it. I think the very strong fruit flavour made it taste more citrus sour than anything else. 3.5/5 Matcha Latte - Rich with matcha, this lightly bitter latte was a nice vivid green. Definitely not on the watery side and frothed nicely. It was quite creamy and richer in texture compare to other places. 4/5 Cute spot and if I'm in the area again, I could see myself trying it again. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Matcha latte and flat white ... pretty good for both - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A small and minimalistic space to grab specialty coffee and baked goods. I really enjoyed their iced latte and could really taste the espresso in it. The prices are pretty standard for a specialty coffee store (~$5 for a latte). They have a few seating areas but this wouldn't be a great place to study at. There aren't any actual tables and it gets very busy, but it's a nice place to grab a coffee on the go or have a quick chat with friends. read more

The Library Specialty Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love, love, love the coffee here! TLS Coffee is a small little coffee shop that's so easy to miss, but make sure you don't next time you're in the area! I really like their lattes, and their espresso has a deeper nutty flavour compared to large chain espressos. You can always count on lovely latte art and super friendly service - especially form Jeffrey. I also think it's really cool that they roast their beans in the back. Will definitely come back, time and time again! read more