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?

LOVE!!!!! I adore that they have no plastics!! Metal…read morestraws, glass cups, ceramic plates, it's amazing. There's a place in the back to put your dishes when you are done. The bathroom locks are so unique. You wave your hand to lock and when you wave your hand to open it, it automatically opens so it's handicap friendly. There was also a changing table in the bathroom which I thought was super thoughtful. The drinks and food were good for a good price and the workers were super friendly. There's also stuff to shop around for in the store while you sip your drinks! Highly recommend

It's great that this is such a popular place for Coffey and yet almost no, if not zero, waste. The…read moredrinks are great. The food is even better and it's attached to a fun store called The Replace which is great for household items, gifts, etc.

Great place for coffee and books. I love the environment and staff here is amazing. Very inviting…read moreand friendly environment

This used to be a great spot to pick up used books but when I went in a couple of months ago it had…read moreturned into a place to do your work when you don't want to do it at home. There is still coffee, and vinyl but No Books!

Clean. Unique decor and music, pleasant staff, great banana bread, and phenomenal Americano. Wifi:…read morebonus! Had my laptop and got lots of work done.

Great coffee & selection. I love it. It's all sourced from Ethiopia. Great place to support.read more

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.

I loved my experience here - great coffee, food and a welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely be back.read more

Awesome ambiance. Ron and family will take great care of you and if you've grown up in Toronto,…read moreyou'll have a lot of stories to share. Coffee was great, next time I'll have some food as the friendly locals say it's great. Quiet neighborhood but clearly a hang out for the locals as they all know this place.

Finally tried The Brick Room on Temperance! I've been a frequent customer at the Brookfield…read morelocation, so I wanted to make an extra effort to try the "newer" location. To be honest, the store and decor are so much better than the original store. Maybe because there's usually more traffic in the PATH, so it takes more time for them to keep up? Anyways, the store was cozy and clean and I felt extra welcomed as soon as I stepped in. I got my usual flat white and of course it came with latte art :) They sell more beans and merchandise than the original store, so definitely check it out if you have a chance!

Had high hopes for this one. Left with a lighter wallet and mixed feelings…read more I get that matcha prices in Toronto have gotten a bit out of hand lately, and that's more of a city-wide problem than something specific to The Brick Room. But $12 for a small drink that's mostly ice is a tough sell. Two drinks and a breakfast sandwich came to $36, which stung a little more when we sat down for a full lunch for two people right after for a similar amount. To put it in perspective: a venti matcha latte with milk alternatives at Starbucks run under $8. When did Starbucks become the budget option? The cafe itself is cute and the staff were genuinely friendly, which counts for something. But there weren't any proper tables to actually sit and enjoy your drinks, which felt like a bit of an oversight for a cafe experience. The drinks were fine. Mine had a sparkling milk in it, which was a fun and unique touch. But in terms of taste, nothing really wowed me or made me want to order it again. The breakfast sandwich was a letdown too. Honestly, a McMuffin would've been more satisfying. Cute spot with good energy, but the value just isn't there. Hard to justify coming back when so many other cafes in the city deliver more for less.

Really cute cafe in the Upper Beaches neighbourhood! I wish I had more time to chill in the cafe,…read moreas it was a sunny winter day and a lot of other people were also working/reading inside. The staff member was prompt and friendly. I got a chai tea latte and ginger molasses cookie to go, and was pleasantly surprised to taste ginger chunks in the cookie!

Paper Route Café located along Kingston Rd near Brookside Dr. is the newest coffee shop in the…read moreUpper Beaches neighbourhood. The neighbourhood café serves up caffeinated beverages (coffee and tea), cold drinks (juice, sparkling water) as well as baked goods (muffins, cookies, quiches, scones). The café is bright and welcoming where the accent wall with the yellow wallpaper brings life to the space. There are a number of tables to enjoy your treats and beverages as well as wifi if you'd like to get some work done. The café uses Pilot Coffee beans as well. I stopped by Paper Route Café on a Monday late morning to grab a cortado. I also ordered a banana coconut oat muffin. The coffee shop only had a few customers and service was friendly where my coffee was made at a reasonable time. I sat down to enjoy my coffee as well as enjoy the space. As the sunlight filtered through the big windows at the front, the brightness of the café filled me with happiness. Such a cute wonderful place to spend some time alone, with friends, or with family. I ate the muffin later in the day for snack and it was moist and delicious with hints of coconut that didn't overpower the other flavours of the muffin. Overall, a great new addition to the neighbourhood! Definitely will become a new favourite among the locals for sure.

Oliver Coffee Bar located in East York near Pape and Fulton Ave serves up coffee and other treats…read morein a relaxing space. The cafe has both caffeinated as well as non-caffeinated options available as well as pastries for sale. They also have unique seasonal drinks like the tres leche latte, razzy mocha, lavender latte, etc., changing with each season. There is some indoor seating, however, they also have a small patio in front as well to enjoy your coffee. I opted to stop by Oliver Coffee Bar on a hot Wed afternoon, needed some iced coffee to cool down. Upon entering the space, the seasonal drink board had some interesting options, however, I decided to get an iced Americano. My coffee was made at a reasonable time and it tasted good. I decided to chill on the patio for a few minutes enjoying my beverage before I was on my way. Service was friendly, the place wasn't busy at all considering it's about a 7-10 min walk from Pape subway station. Overall, a good coffee shop in the East York area - something to try if you're in the area!

My visit to Oliver Coffee Bar was good, though it didn't blow me away. The ambiance was casual and…read morecozy, perfect for a quiet coffee break, but it felt a bit too basic for my taste. The service was friendly and quick, though I'd have liked a bit more personalization. The coffee itself was solid--well brewed, with rich flavors--but nothing that stood out as truly exceptional. It's a good spot for a caffeine fix, but there's definitely room for more creativity and charm.

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