The Sydney Grind is a cozy Australian‑inspired café in Etobicoke, offering great coffee with friendly staff, and a warm, minimalist space. It focuses on third‑wave coffee, fresh baked goods, and a relaxed community vibe. The café is bright and welcoming, making it a nice spot for a quiet break, a casual meet‑up, or getting a bit of work done. We attended a private coffee tasting event here and it was very well-organized; the owner was very friendly and made sure of everyone enjoying their time. read more

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Fantastic coffee shop in Etobicoke on Lakeshore! Lovely space, products and service. Always enjoy their coffee! I've enjoyed their lactose-free cappuccino, flat white and Pumpkin Chai with macadamia milk. Their display of baked goods look stunning! Will try next time. They have indoor seating. You can order ahead with UberEats or Ritual apps! read more

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This was our first time at The Sydney Grind. We found it on Yelp and had to give it a try after all the great reviews. The barista was very friendly and told us that the cold brew was the fan favourite of the day. I ordered the cold brew with oat milk and my husband ordered the regular cold brew. We also had to order a lamington since as huge fans of Masterchef Australia we had been dying to try one. The coffees were both great! They had great flavour and just the right amount of milk/oat milk. The Lamington was delicious and so light with lots and lots of coconut. We will definitely be back! read more

The Sydney Grind - Lamingtons - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Awesome coffee & Lamingtom! Had to get a second! I never knew what it was. Just in case. A lamington is an Australian cake made from squares of butter cake or sponge cake coated in an outer layer of chocolate sauce and rolled in desiccated coconut. The thin mixture is absorbed into the outside of the sponge cake and left to set, giving the cake a distinctive texture. A common variation has a layer of cream or strawberry jam between two lamington halves.[1][2] read more

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I love cafes with a cultural twist and if you are in Etobicoke and by Lakeshore Blvd you need to swing over to Sydney cafe. This is cafe that serves up Australian inspired desserts and coffee and also feature products from down under. I tried the Cold brew with a toffee flavour shot and the Tim tam cake. The coffee is definitely going to keep you going and has more of a deeper taste. The Tim tam cake paired well as it was rich and quite filing. I felt teleported to Australia when I went inside and I love that it is not too far from the water. Make sure to check it out if you are nearby! read more

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Delicious coffee! I didn't go inside, it's a pandemic. Hubs went in to order. His service was good! In and out quickly for one cappuccino and a special order cap. This was the best coffee we had all weekend. Would definately return again. read more

Closest spot to us while staying at the Westlake hotel, so we came here 3 mornings. Really great coffee! I loved their white mocha. We got their breakfast sandwiches which they can warm up in their panini maker which takes 5 minutes. Two coffee two Sammy's for $30, cant complain. read more

Nice place. Very good service. Very good pastries. A few tables to seat in a nice atmosphere. read more

The Sydney Grind - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So amazing!!!!! One of my fav shops for coffee in the area. Their baked goods are amazing too!

I was searching for a coffee shop in the area and the name of this place drew attention and immediately after reading about it - decided to go and I am very glad I did, I got to taste the way they make coffee in Australia! The baristas are really friendly and also can have a conversation.. also in the few minutes I stayed, I noticed that there are lot of Australians that have been there and also nice to see the baked goods. To be honest the cakes looked so good but I could only try one - pistachio rose cake which was so delicious! I am going to try Lamington next time.. glad this will be to go shop since I am moving to this area in March I can't wait to go back! read more

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I came here 3 separate times during my 2-night stay in Etobicoke. I loved The Sydney Grind that much. A few things I loved: 1. Their simple, minimalistic decor. Everything seemed so clean, I was almost scared to spill my coffee. They also have plenty of tables, chairs, and outlets so that you can get some work done if need be. 2. Their delicious coffee. Oat milk lattes for the win. Toronto coffee shops seem to be into the oat milk latte trend and I am allllll here for it. The baristas also suggested macadamia nut milk which I had never tried before but now I am in love with. YUM. 3. Their YUMMY banana bread. I got this all 3 times I came in. I tried it both cold and warmed up, and warmed up is the way to go. I wish I could have a lifetime supply of this banana bread. I really do. 4. Friendly service. This coffee shop was opened up by Australians who wanted to serve up a damn good cup of coffee. Because if you didn't know, Australians take their cup o' joe very very seriously. All 3 times I came in, the lovely baristas were super friendly and served up some damn good coffee. There's a reason I came back 3 days in a row. If you want a good cup of caffeine (or some delicious banana bread), get yourself to The Sydney Grind ASAP. read more

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Dropped by when I needed a caffeine fix (really badly!). What a gem! Had the double espresso and the lamington which I hadn't heard of till that point and quite delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness. The neighbourhood is lucky to have such a lovely cafe. Warm and confortable atmosphere. Good for working with large tables, WiFi testing at 157/44 and many electrical power outlets. I think it's a parent hangout too. Checks all the boxes. Recommended. read more

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Coffee.....good coffee. Sized like real Australian coffees, unlike the massive cups that we get here. And the coffee was sooo good....strong, and smooth, just the way I like it. Since we haven't been able to travel in what feels like forever due to the pandemic, this was like my little get away, and to reminisce about the fun that I had in Australia 3 years ago. As i'm typing this, I wish that I told my husband to pick up a lamington too.......saw the picture that someone else posted. read more

First off this review is LONG OVER DUE last summer, I had the most awful day of my life. Lost my wallet, not a cent on me no debit card, no phone no nothing and of course a scorching hot summer day. I also had my 12 year old dog with me who looked as though he could drop dead at any moment. Then after I couldn't believe how many people after explaining my experience just ignored or told me to get lost after asking to use their cell phone. I decided to go into the Sydney Grind. What a terrific little coffee house, I don't think the people behind the counter could have been nicer! Not only did they let me use their phone they gave me a huge cup of water for my best friend and a cup of ice for myself, I don't know if they realized how much they helped me out that day but I'll never forget. Thank you I would definitely recommend the Sydney Grind to anyone looking for a good cup of coffee and if they're looking to be in the company of some good people it's also the place to go. read more

Cute place, friendly staff, great coffee and delicious pastries! O little taste of Australia. read more

The Sydney Grind - Pistachio Rose Cake - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If there is one thing that Aussies (especially those from Sydney and Melbourne) are snobby and in the know about... it's coffee. At least this is what I was told by Yelp pals from the land down under over the years. So imagine my piqued interest when I came across The Sydney Grind, and Australian inspired coffee shop and bakery in a local community paper for the Lakeshore communities of Mimico and Longbranch. Located just east of Islington and Lakeshore, The Sydney Grind stands out like a beacon of white light in an area that... is still "on the comeback". It's clean. It's white. It's bright and the inside modern and minimalist. There is an abundance of seating here, far more than you would expect from a local Coffee shop, with paired seating at the front running along a long built in bench, a communal table in the middle and then a rear private area with an additional 8-10 seats. The best part about this rear area is that it overlooks an open window into the kitchen where all the baked goods are made in house daily. With regards to the baked goods, they have a crazy assortment, from common items like banana bread and cookies, to Australian favs like fairy cake, and even biscotti - which, while not Australian necessarily, are an homage to the business that used to inhabit this location. Lastly, the coffee, wow. They use propeller beans here and I had two caffeinated beverages while I was here, an Americano and a iced coffee (iced Americano). This stuff was STRONG, I had the caffeine junky jitters all day. Wow. But the taste was smooth and crisp with no residual after taste. Amazing. I'm so happy that a new cafe opened near my hood especially one as unique and well executed as The Sydney Grind. Expect to see me here on the regular. read more

The Sydney Grind - Americano and Banana bread - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice new local coffee shop! Stark white walls (I like it!), plenty of seating, great baked goodies with a few lunch options, including vegan. This place serves Propeller coffee (Toronto-based company) - smooth delicious flavour, must buy a bag or a few next time I visit. Bicycle parking outside (huge bonus!), friendly staff, fast WiFi and awesome lighting if you have a newspaper or a sketchbook with you. read more

I really liked this indie coffee shop! This strip of New Toronto definitely needs something like this. Both interior and exterior is newly renovated and painted in light colours. Although narrow, interior is actually quite deep. There's quite a bit of seating! Barista was friendly. Baked goods looked fresh. I got the Lamington and piece was quite generous. I only ate a coupla bites as I was full. Iced Americano was delish! Too bad this place was kinda far 'cause it would be ideal for those work-from-home days! read more

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This is a bright and clean almost "Instagram-esque" coffee shop. Like you feel weird if you don't try to take a pic of something cute and post it. Coffee/espresso drinks are fantastic. It's no wonder I found my self her each day during my brief trip to Toronto. And that banana bread? Damn! Never had any quite like it. Served warm and full of memory chocolate. Just get it. Staff are friendly. Water and wifi are free. Couldn't ask much more from a coffee shop except maybe expanded hours. read more

Today, I met a colleague in the 'burbs. Taking Lakeshore for years from Parkdale to Etobicoke doesn't thrill me, but this cute Aussie coffee shop was worth the drive. I've enjoyed a latte, a mint tea and the (actually) Australian man near me just gave props to the pastry chef for making his treat just like it would be back home. Clearly, I have some research to do on Australian treats. I plan on doing here through extensive taste tests. Wonderful for coworking, bright, airy and clearly a neighbourhood favourite. Enjoy, Mate. read more

Nice cozy place if you're looking for a cup of joe. If you're in the area it is worth a visit

I've always wanted to see DECENT shops popup in this neighbourhood, lived here a few years and it's a great stretch, Kipling to royal York. Lake shore has MUCH potential, unfortunately its still mostly crummy shops and many vacancies. Maybe 5,10 years from now it GROWS. Sydney Grind is a great addition. Not the best flat white, still good. This area needed a good coffee shop. Interior is clean and modern, plus 2 nice washrooms. Hope this place sticks around! read more

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I was excited to see a new coffee spot in the Lakeshore/Etobicoke area. This spot is a gem! The service is wonderful and the food was good. The atmosphere was bright and cheery. There is lots of seating which is great for me to work on my laptop - outlets are around also! Looking forward to going back and trying a coffee this time and sitting at the perfect window seat again. read more

The Sydney Grind - Such cute inside decor! - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My wife wanted to try out this coffee shop after brunch after hearing good things and wanting to try Australian coffee. We tried out their latte, which tasted great and was surprisingly strong. They also sell baked goods but since we were so full from brunch we didn't buy any. Its a fairly small local coffee shop with a decent amount of seating and has WiFi. The staff are friendly and if you are looking for a quiet place to get reading or work done in the lakeshore and islington area, you might want to check out this local coffee shop. read more

Great coffee. Good food. Pricey. Wifi is restricted. Unless you access a major site like gmail, LinkedIn etc your access is restricted. Impossible to actually do anything there. Let alone have meeting. For the prices, I'll go to someplace else where I can actually get something done in an hour. Honestly, if you walk a bit longer to the next block there is a much better coffee shop (Big Guys - I reviewed them too). Better ambience. Better coffee. And you can actually get work done. read more

The coffee is just OK. My Flat White was definitely not Australian level coffee, could be dialled in a lot more.

Amazing coffee, the best in this part of town hands down. I've also had some of their pastries (pecan bread, veggie breakfast sandwich) and all were fresh and tasty. Street parking right out front or paid parking just on the 5th around the corner. read more

Coffee is great, not much selection on pastries though that's why I'm giving it a 4 . Place is clean, washroom is clean, servers are pleasant. Oh and they serve their coffee in a ceramic mug if you request it, not paper cups. Ambience is telaxing enough although they cld add more plants inside. read more

Really good lattes and breakfast cookies. Cozy interior with a decent number of seats. Quite clean, and a good assortment of sweets and sandwiches. Good for lunch or brunch, or just a quick snack and coffee. Always fresh. I dropped upon this place while out with a mommy and baby group. Glad I did. I'll be back for sure. read more

I've been 3 times, and the lady working there is very nice. Gave us samples of a new treat they were trying out and it was very tasty! I'll probably update the review to 5 stars once I've been there more often. The prices are what to be expected of a nice cafe shop. CTRL+ALT+DLT is a good tea also, I may go back and buy some of the mix for myself. read more

Such a relaxed environment so nice to eat a breakfast will definitely return staff were very clean and attentive

Nice local hangout spot with good coffee. Recommend sticking to coffee and baked goods if you don't wanna your bill to be double digits. Sandwiches are too pricey in the $12-13 range. Cozy shop to do some work too if needed. read more

A nice vibe at this indie coffee shop. Spacious, minimalist and clean. A nice selection of beverages and a very nice selection of baked goodies. Friendly, unpretentious staff too. read more

The place looks good and was excited for something decent in the neighbourhood. But... went there a couple of times and coffee was almost undrinkable. The blend of bean they use is just not good. Tried the Americano also and was disappointed. Customer service also kind of weak. Hope things improve. read more

Amazing food. Great coffee! Great service and nice interior atmosphere. Glad this place popped up in New Toronto. Finally a place to go!

I used to love coming here but in the last week or so the buttercream on the fairy bread is kinda gross :( the baked goods aren't the same as they used to be and you can tell. What got me coming into this cafe was the blogto article, realized after awhile the owner is not the baker. My daughter and I miss the old baker and coming up to the kitchen and chatting with her. read more

Great salad, very good coffee. I liked it there and definitely recommend it. It's not a Sydney feel, and not sure if the management are real Ozzies but it was great. Only thing I would suggest are CHICKEN/VEG/MEAT PIES mayte! Or good vege sausage rolls. Make it more like Sydney. read more