I LOVED the chicken wrap, OOOOMG the proportions were just right, spice level was a nice kick, but…read morewow it all came together so divinely. I'm actually GASSED. The ech fries had a complex and amazing taste profile! The fries were a stellar snack. That wrap was a lovely lunch on this -24 day Biggest Shout-out to the biscoff crème brûlée latte I had (pink cup)! It was sweet but I could really taste the crème brûlée and salted caramel drizzle! Staff was good at checking the drinks when I had questions. The vibes here are casual chic, you can show up in sweats but you still feel pretty. Love it here. Def get their chicken wrap!!

*First Timer* I was introduced to this place by a relative. What an awesome coffee shop. The…read moreambience, the food, the no laptop on the table policy, all of it is awesome. They have different drink options, as well as delicious desserts, and a great ambience to meet with friends and just vibe. I'm originally from Scarborough, but I live in Atlanta now. It's great to be able to come back home and have a place to just chill congratulations. Support small business Be sure to check this place out.

Crème et Miel is an absolute gem for anyone who loves fresh, fruity delights! This Middle Eastern…read moredessert spot specializes in amazingly fresh fruit drinks and fruit-based desserts that are nothing short of exceptional. Their smoothies, featuring flavors like mango, strawberry, and avocado, are simply divine--each sip is packed with vibrant flavors and the perfect balance of sweetness. Topped with crunchy nuts, these refreshing beverages not only taste incredible but also provide a delightful texture that elevates the experience. Some drinks can be made vegan, some cannot; be sure to check prior to ordering! Whether you are in the mood for a revitalizing smoothie or a fruity dessert, Crème et Miel will not disappoint. Can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious offerings! I like Creme et Miel berry much!

Food is good nothing special but overall good, service is great they were very helpful with…read morechoosing and the place itself was really nice, tons of spaces to sit.

What a lovely place to happen upon. My girlfriend just noticed it while we were driving and we…read moredecided to stop by. So happy we did. Really friendly gentleman working behind the counter and what a gorgeous place. I wish I could sit down, read and have a cup of their amazing coffee. We got a latte and a chai latte. Mmmm so good. The coffee was flavourful but not too acidic and the chai was so delightful. They had a ton of great looking treats to try as well. I highly suggest this place if you need a little pick me up. Even the music was great

Plaxton is a little neighborhood coffee shop that's giving Starbucks a run for its money (or trying…read moreto, anyway). I stopped by in a recent visit to Toronto when it made more sense to wait for my wife than to drive back and forth from our hotel in Mississauga amidst... hey did you know that (unscientific as this may be) traffic may actually be worst on weekends than during the week? Reason is that, while many folks commute using public transit, car owners drive to their destinations on weekends. This is a small, sun-shiny kind of space, with Wifi. The front part, especially, is a good place to bask in the rays. They seem to offer a few food choices for breakfast and lunch, but since I was just looking for a place to hang out for 90 minutes, I was going to be "minimal patron". I thought about another coffee, but decided against it, since I already had double the caffeine I usually consume before noon, I opted for the "cheapest" choice, in the form of a Perrier. Cha-ching and "ouch" and $3.74 later (OK it's CAD, but still), I'm left wondering whether I could have made a better choice: as in, a cookie and that bottle of water I had with me?

Bud's Coffee Bar located in the beaches along Queen St. E. near Waverley is your local…read moreneighbourhood coffee shop. I've been to Bud's Coffee Bar throughout the years every time I am in the beaches neighbourhood. I've seen them throughout the years where they went from a small shop with a few seats to only having a take out window during the pandemic. Now they have plenty of seating for guests to enjoy their beverages and pastries. Every time at Bud's the service is friendly and the coffee is great. I usually get a cappuccino or a cortado which is always made at a reasonable time. There are plenty of cozy corners for which you can enjoy your caffeine. Moreover, they also sell pastries as well as coffee beans as well. Great neighbourhood coffee shop that has kept me coming back for years every time I'm in the beaches neighbourhood! Definitely check them out if you have the chance.

I always get their Americanos and they taste great. Highly recommended. Baked goods are always…read moresolid too

Wow! I am a black coffee drinker and I rarely ever get specialty coffees, but after having lunch…read moreat the nearby Bao and Broth (fabulous meal of noodles and dumplings), my sister and I decided to give Cotti Coffee a try. They seem to share the dining room with another restaurant (some type of fish hot pot place), and it wasn't busy when we arrived. If you're not dining in, you are prompted by a server to order your drinks at the counter. I ordered the daily special Coco tutti cold with 30% sugar and it was perfectly sweet with a hint of coconut milk. The coconut milk was not overpowering, but added a nice exotic twist. At $3.99, this was a steal! They seem to offer many interesting flavored coffee and tea drinks, so I plan to return to give other items a try.

Unique flavors. A nice alternative to Starbucks but slightly cheaper. They have weekly specials…read more Line ups/wait times are long. No seating.

We've been to Kanafani twice now. The cafe has a really nice interior, good music and well lit…read more Feels very much like you've been transported to somewhere else. Parking can be a bit busy but usually okay. The service both times has been patient and kind to explain the various options. We decided to go with a milk cake with half lotus and half Dubai chocolate. The cake is soaking in milk which gives it a "wet cake" texture. I imagine it may not be everyone's favorite texture but has decent flavor. The crunchy topping contrasts against the soft, moist cake. The lotus has that nice cookie flavor and crunch while the Dubai chocolate with pistachio offers that chocolate and nutty flavor. I prefer the latter but both are good. We also got a matcha strawberry latte to go. Both really nice to look at and to drink. The matcha has good flavor without being overly bitter while the strawberry provides that fruity sweetness to the drink. Overall, it's a pricier experience but I enjoyed it and will be back.

Tips: - This place has Dubai chocolate bars. They are the…read morebest ones that I have had! - An individual knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. You can choose to get it either soft or crispy. You can also get pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. - The iced tiramisu latte was excellent! A recent Yelp elite event introduced me to Kanafani Sweets. I returned for its Dubai chocolate bars. Kanafani Sweets is located in a plaza on the northeast corner of Warden Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East. It's in the same plaza as the Potato Bar. I had no problem finding parking. I pulled into a parking spot in front of the store and walked in. The order pickup area was in front of me. I read the signs and the order area was a few steps deeper into the store. I had the nicest woman who cheerfully said hi. She was helpful with answering my question and offering suggestions. She showed me the qashtuta, which was milk cake. She let me know that I could either get a solid flavour, such as Biscoff, or do three different flavours, such as Biscoff, hazelnut, and Dubai chocolate. Wow! My Yelp experience consisted of having knafeh, which I absolutely love. She said that it could be made soft or crispy. I love crispy. She also let me know that I could get either pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. I went with the former. For the drink, she shared what was popular. The iced tiramisu latte was one of them. I love tiramisu. I was down checking out an iced drink version. I got a buzzer for my order. The knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. I sat in a comfy chair near the order area. It was nice to relax after driving for over an hour to get here. I used the washroom. There's an individual stall for women. It was clean, cheerful, and pleasant. I used it again just before I left to run a few errands before heading home. I watched the buzzer light up. I headed to the pickup area. The nice woman had my order ready. She let me know that I got a brownie bite on the house. It was so generous! I thanked her and headed to my table to chow down. The iced tiramisu latte was exceptional. I got a lady finger that I could dip into my drink. The espresso was a good strength with the cocoa. It had milk. You can substitute the espresso for decaf, and the milk for a dairy-free or lactose-free substitute. I didn't bother. It was nicely iced and a good size to wash down everything that I ate. I loved the complimentary brownie bite. The brownie core was delicious. The crispy exterior provided a nice contrast. It was enjoyable to devour! I loved the knafeh. It already had syrup on it. I got syrup on the side, as well as pistachio sauce. I poured the pistachio sauce over the knafeh. So good! The knafeh had cheese inside. It was stretchy and hot. Over time, the cheese lost its stretchy factor as it cooled. It was yummy with the right balance of crispiness and chopped pistachios with the pistachio sauce. The syrup made the knafeh slightly sweet. The sweetness was perfect for my liking. The knafeh was excellent. I have been trying to find a decent place that makes Dubai chocolate bars. Before visiting this store, most places made their bars on their own, but they were too soft. It was as if I looked at the bar and it melted on its own out of fear. I bought a bar of Dubai chocolate Lotus to enjoy. I paid with a credit card and included a tip because staff are so helpful and friendly. This bar was excellent. The crispy filling had Lotus cookie spread in it. The milk chocolate held everything together. I was impressed. I will be back to get the regular bar next. It's such a gem of a Palestinian dessert place. I'll be back. (439)

This is from May 2024. I gave brunch at crown pastries a chance with my girls! We've loved this…read moreplace for the desserts as it's some of the best you'll find in Canada. The brunch was surprisingly delicious as we were expecting them to only be good at desserts but were pleasantly surprised. The seating is great, lots of it and the space is well lit and comfortable and a perfect spot for Sunday brunch with the girls. Now the staff are deserving of their own review as they went above and beyond for us - it felt like being hosted at a friend's place. The pricing is more than reasonable and a genuinely solid spot for brunch. I recommend all the dishes we tried but especially ask for cheese to be added to the muhammar and the ish al bulbul although it was a bit oily for me. Muhammar $12 Ish al bulbul $13 Fatteh with meat $19

Pretty good reviews from other search engines. Just went by but didn't have enough time to try it…read more Will probably visit there and check it out soon!

This is a small tibetian cafe. They don't have wifi though so this is good just for catching up…read morewith friends or doing some studying. I ordered the matcha latte and it tasted alright. I got it hot since they only do latte art on hot beverages. The art was so cute ! Overall decent spot to get a drink with latte art.

This place has become my favourite already! Came across this midtown gem known for its unbelievably…read morecute custom latte art and I can say I will be visiting often. Just upon entering I was greeted warmly by the staff and the interior was charming - with cute messages drawn on canvasses, it really gave a very warm feeling. I ordered their cafe mocha latte (confirmed it came with the latte art - that was important!), and their shredded chicken naan panini. Food and coffee were ready in 5 minutes and I was OBSESSED with the latte art that the barista surprised me with. It took me a lot of mental strength to actually ruin the art and drink the coffee. But the coffee was so delicious that it actually made up for it! It was a rich taste of coffee and dark chocolate and tasted divine! Oh and the panini? Delicious! Perfect balance of chicken, greens, tomato and a flavourful sauce packed with yumminess. I am going to be back for more!

I would give this place 3.5 stars. I love the ambience of…read morethe place; the soft music, presentation of food and top-notch customer service. They assisted in getting a high chair for my baby and helping me find seating while pushing a stroller which helped greatly. The presentation of food was also amazing. I just found both my hot drink and food I ordered lacking in flavor and just average. I ordered the hojicha latte and the Wanoka omurice. Both I could barely taste anything and I know hojicha should be a rich, earthy/toasty/nutty green tea flavor but I couldn't taste any of it, just mostly steamed milk. However my friend really enjoyed her matcha latte so maybe some drinks are better than others or dependent on who makes it. The omurice also was average, the texture/consistency was great but just lacking in flavor. I also ordered a tuna onigiri that also was lacking in flavor and nothing special. However, I did find their desserts to be really great. Found their tofu cream cheese cake and green tea chiffon cake really delicious. Their prices also were a bit overpriced. Perhaps it's best to go to this place for drinks and dessert and skip out on their food.

Cute little hole in the wall cafe. Good drinks…read more The pastry tasted generic and seemed to have been warmed up in the microwave, so it didnt stay warm long (it was already cold when I got back to my car.) Cute decor outside.

I was excited when my friend introduced me to this exciting, authentic French bakery! Once I walked…read moreinside the smell of fresh baked goodies was wonderful! It took me a long time to decide on what I wanted because everything looked so delicious. I ended up getting a Butter Croissant $3.25, Pistachio Croissant $3.95, Kouign-Amann $3.75 and Sourdough Boule bread that was already sliced $5.45. The croissants were so deliciously flaky and buttery and especially loved the heavenly Pistachio Croissant that gave me a Foodgasm! I also loved the Sourdough Boule that was so flavourful and delicious when lightly toasted. I wished I knew the specific ingredients of the bread but couldn't find anything online. The service was fast and friendly. Definitely coming back!

Went specifically for croissants so can't speak about their other pastries, but both Butter and…read moreAlmond croissants were delicious! Butter croissant was flaky outside and soft inside. Best of all, buttery! Almond croissant was equally as good. The filling was the right texture and flavour.