Not the fastest service but the coffee tastes good. No…read moregluten free options even though corporate offers options. Garbage was over flowing and 3 employees so no excuse. We saw people in line for 10 minutes for coffee and iced coffee.

We had errands to run in this town, and stopped in this cute looking coffee shop…read more Very reminiscent of the coffee places in Glasgow, which I love. Their light lunches here are sublime. Soups, good quality bread for luscious looking sandwiches, spanakopitas, no shortage of sweet yeast breads and scones. The soya latte with a sample of biscotti on the side just hit the spot. Olde worlde style building, furnishings and quiet patrons, respectful of noise levels. My kinda place.

Great coffee on the way to peninsula! It is right in a small town where we passed on our way to…read morepeninsula, the coffee is great and we also ordered their lemon loaf, date square and pulled pork sandwich, the pulled pork is big that my wife could not even finish. The date square is very sweet and lemon loaf is good too but could be more moisture.

Stopped in for coffee and treats. The Peanut Butter 'mallow was amazing - feeling energized for the…read morerest of our trip. There was old 50s themed booths to sit at and a little nick knacks section to buy jams and stuff. Great place for a coffee break!

If you are wondering if you should check this place out, just do it. Very adorable cafe with a…read morewonderful outdoor seating area. There is limited seating inside but the patio across is also theirs. Inside, the walls are covered in different art work, the bathroom is located on the second floor. They have several options for both food and drinks. We all opted in for different varieties of bagel sandwiches. Lavender latte was different but tasty. The service was quick, they bring the food to your table. Overall, all of us enjoyed our brunch here.

Cute cafe in pretty town Elora steps away from Elora spa/Inn…read more We had already eaten lunch before but saw their menu had some good vegan gluten free food items. It was pouring out so we popped in for a hot drink. The tables were full but we sat on the stools at the window. We had turmeric lattes which were a bit too strong and chalky for me but hubby liked his. There is one washroom and it was clean enough. Great place to stop for a drink or quick bite.

As with most small Ontario towns, there is naturally a Timmy's in Durham (pop. 2500). But before I…read morestopped there, I was thrilled to find Garafraxa, a cute little independent place that seems to have coffee shop/bistro/entertainment venue all wrapped into one. I stopped in for a tea, and was pleased to be offered a loose-leaf cream earl grey. The cranberry and pistachio biscotti was very fresh and a perfect pair for the tea... So yummy. I should note, I never ask for soy milk in small towns (was laughed at one too many times in the past), but a gentleman that came in after me (looked even more "out of town" than I did ;) asked for it... And the women serving, proudly announced she did have soy milk. Impressive. Wish I had some friends up here (hehe) - this place seems like a perfect Saturday night venue to grab a glass of wine and listen to live music :)

The first thing that caught my eye was the storefront. A hip basic black look with red highlights…read more Not something I expected to see in the small rural town of Durham. A pleasant surprise. I was also happy to see cafe tables and chairs outside. It was a hot day and I needed a place to sit with my dog. Stepped inside and again was impressed with the look of the place, especially the stage. At the back of the room was a stage, stage lighting and a large screen. I didn't realize Garafraxa's is also a music venue. Looks like an excellent spot for musicians to pump up their performance. The espresso prices were Starbucks expensive, but my latte was quite large. The spinach pastry I ordered is the mass-produced pastries I've seen and eaten in other shops around Ontario. I would have preferred a little something savoury that was locally made.

Staff is incredible. Food is great. They even have gluten free options. Can't recommend this place…read moreenough!

Not the best iced latte it was like a runned down iced latte it was like a hot coffee with a cold…read moremilk with ice

The baked goods are absolutely amazing. I've tried just about everything that they have made and…read moreeverything was amazing. The home made bread, muffins and cookies and coffee/hot chocolate are a million times better then anything you will get in grocery stores or fast food joints such as Tim Hortons or McDonald's. The owners are very friendly.

The food is incredible with impeccable service!! The ambience gives you the country cozy vibe with…read morehigh end food!

Just try to contact them. They don't answer the phone and they don't return calls/messages. They…read moreignore emails sent through their "contact us" form. I'm just trying to buy a gift certificate. They tell you to email them and then send the money but they don't contact you at all. Obviously they are very arrogant and comfortable in knowing Their position in the community and don't care about Custimer relationships. I would travel out of my way to not frequent this business.

Love this place. Their baked and savoury items (Portuguese) are simply to die for. Always busy in…read morehere. Their selection of traditional corn bread, rissois (fried rissoles with cod or shrimps), stuffed muffulettas with primo cheeses, ham and cured meats and the huge array of traditional Portuguese pastries are my favourite in Ontario. Spotless place. Excellent customer service. A gem of a place.

Super friendly staff, amazing fresh food. Place very clean…read more Awesome espresso. Christina takes great pride in her cakes and pastries. A+++ definitely recommend..

I have been buying my ethically sourced coffee and bulk spices here for years, but was really…read moredisappointed and distressed when I walked in today to find the shop rather busy and everyone in it ( including the owner) walking around the store maskless. ( we are currently at modified step 2 of COVID restrictions) I did ask if there was not mask mandate in the store, only to be met by an awkward silence followed by a weak "Some people have medical exemptions". It seemed highly improbable to me that everyone in there fell into this category, so, if you are like me and are uncomfortable with establishments who flout public health and safety measures, then this place is not for you!