Brock St Espesso is located in the heart of downtown Whitby. It's a welcoming, intimate spot to…read moregrab some great coffee, tea, pastries, and light fare. It's cozy and warm inside, with several tables and couches to relax while enjoying their offerings. My friend and I had a Pistachio Croissant, an Empanada, Grinch's Marshmallow Matcha, and a Cappuccino. It was all really good and we truly enjoyed it! If you're in Whitby, this place is worth checking out!

Adorable little hole in the wall! They were super nice and the coffee was good. Nothing over the…read moretop or noteworthy but a good cup of Joe if that's what you're seeking.

If you're GF Not Worth Jumping Through the Hoops…read more When I found this place online, I was so excited. When one must follow a gluten-free diet, it is so nice to find places where you can eat what everyone else gets to enjoy. This was anything but enjoyable. I was planning a little Halloween getaway to Kingston and searching for a new and exciting breakfast place to stop on my way there. I found Heaffles and read through their website--I'm always very careful and vet my restaurants before the trip and plan food meticulously, you have to when you cannot eat gluten. The site stated that if you want a gluten free waffle, you must call 24 hours ahead of time. I immediately thought that was ridiculous (that eliminates any possibility of a GF person walk-in from eating there) but messaged them on Instagram. I asked if I could message then and schedule or did a I have to call. They told me I must call the day before. Pain in the bum, but I set a reminder in my phone and did so. The next day, I show up. Such a cute place and the breakfast that kicks off a trip always makes me so happy. We don't eat out much at all, living so rurally. It had also been ages since I'd enjoyed a GF waffle, so excitement was high. This place has a ton of potential. The seating is cute, the bathrooms clean and so beautifully decorated. There is even a little cubby with cushions that would make it feel as though one was having breakfast in bed. I really did fall in love with the space. There didn't appear to me to be a traditional server comes to your table. You walk in and place your order at the counter. I ordered a Flat White to drink along with a water and a gluten-free coconut rush. The young lady at the counter was very quick to tell me that they had a customer coming in to get a GF waffle and that they only had enough batter for one waffle and that I would need to try again and call 24 hours beforehand. Right before I told her I was that customer, my brain was like, what? You have enough batter for ONE waffle??? I make GF stuff all the time. It is NOT that expensive. And what if you mess up that ONE waffle (and they did because she didn't listen to me)? I said, "Oh, I called yesterday." And I had driven a very long way. I would hate for anyone else to do that and end up disappointed. After that, I was allowed to order my waffle. Coconut is my favourite sweet flavour, but it came with strawberries and strawberry syrup. I told her THREE times I didn't want the strawberries or the syrup. Strawberry jam, jelly syrup...I hate them all, also cannot stand cooked fruit. She told me she could put the strawberries on the side and that they were uncooked. I said that was okay, but reiterated AGAIN that I do not want or like the strawberry syrup. I thought I might get my drinks at the counter, but she said they would bring everything to my table. I sat within view of the counter by the window. I assumed, as at most places, the drinks would come out first. I had started on the Terra Health heartburn kit to kick my PPI script and needed to take the supplements before eating. Some ladies came in after me and they got their drink order while I sat and waited. The waffle came out, and I was too panicked by not taking my supplements to pay that much attention and told them I needed some water and that I didn't have my coffee yet. They came back in a few minutes and in the meantime, I saw that the waffle I'd paid nearly $30 for, along with a very tiny flat white coffee, was drenched...every inch in yucky strawberry syrup. I'm a silver lining kind of girl, so I told myself to try it, maybe my tastes have changed. Nope. It was this strong, chemically strawberry flavour that made me gag. Talk about disappointed. At this point it was late in the morning and I was starving. I opened up the waffle (the size, even if they'd managed to listen to my order was not worth what I paid) and ate some of the filling out. The only waffle that had no nasty syrup was at the fold and I ate the four bites I could. The coffee was literally 3 swallows. I left hungry and angry. And in all that time, no one ever came back to ask me how the order was...and I knew I couldn't send it back because that was their ONE GF waffle batter of the day. I had to stop at Wendy's and spend another $10 for a bunless burger after. I would never go back. The ask and not having the batter available is beyond RIDICULOUS, despite the fact they don't listen, which makes a GF person VERY nervous. You couldn't pay me to eat there again. Poor service, poor value and food I couldn't stomach. Not for me.

Everyone from the owner to the manager to the baristas care about coffee and creating a warm space…read morefor people. Wish I knew more about beans, but just from the way they explained calibration and how ambient weather affects the espresso, I felt like I was in good hands. I even several times skipped morning coffee at home to have my first cup here. They try to reflect your energy too, so if you seem like you just want caffeine, they are efficient, but if you initiate conversation, they return the favor. The coffee art is on point, and I even learned about which apparatus and method are easier for amateurs. They never hurried me, which I really appreciate. Great space for reading a book, meeting up with friends, or work session.

At 2:45pm, the donuts were almost completely sold out. Everything was condensed onto half of a…read moretray. Are they as good as many reviewers suggest or do they not make enough? Hmmm... I had a lemon Danish from the limited choices and I have to say it was very good. It was large, had lots of lemon filling, and the pastry was puffy and light, unlike the usual dense flat types I'm used to. The shop itself seemed quite ordinary, despite a wall mounted fireplace near the entrance. The brick floor felt very dated. The lone server was very friendly and she was doing a good job of maintaining the cleanliness of the place. If the other donuts are as good as the Danish, I'll have to come back.

Anytime I come by, there are no donuts left. I'm hoping it's because they sell out, but I've…read morevisited more than once and the inventory was minimal to nothing. I'd love to try the donuts as many people seem to review them highly. I must have visited at times where they sold out. I'd happily change my review rating as soon as I can try their donuts.

Amazing family owned & local business, with even better quality coffee and tea. I'm a tea gal…read moremyself after working for a small tea shop for multiple years and traveling internationally, and this easily is the best matcha I've ever had! If you feel like it, try an iced matcha with oat milk and honey - you probably won't regret it. :) Also tried the dirty chai, which was perfectly sweet and spicy. 10/10 recommend!

Baked goods were great, coffee was good. Macaroni and cheese very bland and mushy wont reccomend…read morethat here

This was a nice hidden gem we found . We've always went to Kunfa Ajax and so happy we discovered a…read morecompetitor! One day we decided to buy pistachio baklavas from both and the winner was Kunafa King!! There baklavas were filled with lots of pistachios and honey followed with a nice crispy exterior ! It tasted even better after refrigeration the following day ! This will definitely be our go to place now :)

Omg, why do I need to ask for the price! They need to display their prices somewhere in the store…read more They also didn`t label their food! Please put some label up so I don`t have to ask your associate millions of questions! There was no one there when I was there so the associate was attentive and helpful. Their pistachio Baklava is good.

I was recently invited to a tasting in Pickering and while waiting for everybody to arrive, we…read morenoticed The Dessert Lounge nearby, just a few doors down, so we decided to take a look. The place is nice, bright, and classy looking. There was a showcase with some tasty looking cakes and other treats on display. Everything looked deliciously tempting, too tempting to resist! We got the last seven Cream Rolls that they had, thanks to my new friend, Saumya. It was a long thin pastry roll, filled with cream, light and absolutely delicious! I will definitely have to come back to try more of their treats! Thanks again Saumya!

Came here a few days ago for some last night dessert with a friend …read more The look of the place is nicely decorated and bright. Very cute cafe in Pickering. Very clean and spacious with a modern menu (QR code to see the menu). We shared a waffle and I had a hibiscus lemonade. The waffle, not like regular waffles. It was more of a cake batter waffle. This was very good. We opted for the mango ice cream one and the waffle is covered with some white chocolate curls for crunch and a drizzled sauce. There was some cut up fruit. The waffle didn't feel heavy and it was very easy to share. Hibiscus lemonade was refreshing but a bit to sweet for my taste. I'm sure when I come back I can ask them to make it less sweet. There are tons of options for drinks, hot and cold. Quite the selections of teas, and if I was a bit hungrier would have probably gotten a milkshake (roughly $10) Prices are fair , waffles are about $20 and are big enough to share. The person taking our order was great with lots of options and was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was attentive and checked on us regularly. Would definately go back to try some of the other items on the menu that looked delicious as well as the desserts and cakes that are in the window at the front on display at the counter.

What a beauty! Minimal seating, but they make up for it in heart. Very welcoming staff, and space…read more They lose a star only because they used to have a masala coffee that I absolutely loved and they don't make it anymore. If the owners are reading this: PLEASE BRING IT BACK. They also had other unique caffeinated inventions but I don't see them as often. That being said, their main stay is truly their gelato. And that has to stay. There are traditional flavours like cheesecake, but then you also got a Ceylon Ginger Biscuit all on display just being so enticing. It's practically begging for me to take it home. Which I did and loved it. They also have sandwiches which I haven't tried, but again they are unique and bring in those South Asian elements. Definitely worth trying.

New gelato place opened up in Markham! I came at 7pm and they still had different flavours to…read morechoose from. The shop is small and can only have a short line standing inside. If it gets too busy, you'll have to wait outside. Inside is nice and clean looking, very aesthetically pleasing. There were a lot of staff working too. I ordered a double scoop of the Maple Walnut and New York Cheesecake ($9 + tax). I really enjoyed the Maple Walnut, it was good. Had a good combination of both flavours. The New York Cheesecake was OK. It didn't really taste like the cake, but I still enjoyed whatever the taste was. The toppings that they put on top was good. It was like some crunchy crumble. Overall, I'd come back and try out the other flavours. Looking on their website, they have so many other flavours which weren't available at the time. One thing I would have liked to see was some outdoor seating or something. I had to stand outside the shop to eat my gelato.

Lovely staff, and great beans, you even get a free beverage when you purchase a bag, looking…read moreforward to going back.

Lovin' the California vibez!!! Enjoyed some great Iced…read moreChocolates and a delicious Flat White! Fantastic place with a nice little patio area. Basked in the sunshine while enjoying our bevvies! Will come again!

Recently I visited this wonderful little cafe, upon entering I was warmly greeted and instantly…read morethe decor caught my eyes. The ambience was amazing not to mention the food which included sandwiches, pasta, smoothies, organic teas and coffee and desserts. My favourite desserts are the red velvet cake and super carmel crunch . This is a great spot for brunch with the girlfriends or to get caught up on work.

They are a cafe in northern ajax of the bigger bakery in Etobicoke. Great doughnuts and German…read morepastries. What they say about their spring water making the difference is true, it does taste better. Really good price on their bread; yes which tastes better