If you're looking for the local watering hole - this is it. I'd say most locals come here to bang out some work or meet some old friends for drinks. The cocktail list is amazing (including an entire coffee - booze list, which I love) and the wine selection and coffee selection are top notch. This is where I would bring a Tinder date....or if I need to finish some work and don't want to go home yet, this is also where I go. Or if I need a stiff cocktail to forget some things - also my stop. It's obvious that this small shop is a passion project for the owner & manager of the bar and you can feel that each night, while sitting at the bar. Also to note is they have fun theme nights, like bring your own Vinyl night as well as others. I would 100% recommend stopping by for a fancy cocktail read more

Espresso martinis, what else can i say. They offer different variations and make espresso on site. The service is excellent from the duo that was there, they are helpful, polite and are accommodating. The ambience is not stuffy but a bit more late night coffee shop vibe thats very Kensington market ish (it's in the neighbourhood). It's dimly lit, you can hang there and be on your laptop and do school or work work. Its for sure a hidden gem that is a favourite. read more

Honestly such a great place to drink. Amazing service. 10/10. The drink itself is dangerously good. I can't stop thinking about it lol it was really good read more

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It was a little quieter than expected on a Sunday evening but it still had a great vibe. Their signature drinks and espresso based drinks is what peaked my curiosity to give them a try. A really cozy and relaxed place for a date or to meet up with friends. I am looking forward to going back to try more of their espresso cocktails as it's nice to see something besides an espresso martini read more

Grabbed some nachos and a latte, what a weird combination, but it works! Their nachos were interestingly square, and had a healthy serving of jalapeño, salsa and sour cream on the side. It was delicious!! The nachos were also a good size, I think we could share it among 3-4 ppl depending on your appetite. The latte came with the standard art, and was delicious. Good bold bitter flavour, I very much enjoyed the oat milk latte. The wait staff was friendly, checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything, and was very informative. read more

Voodoo Child - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4.5 I've only tried their coffee so I can only speak on this... Everything about this place is wonderful and I love bringing people here for a quality cup of coffee. I always go for a mocha and you know it's good stuff when they ask you what type of beans you want. Latte art is beautiful and if you don't know what to try, employees are very helpful Note: They have specific hours that you cannot work on laptops because the shop is pretty small. -0.5 for being it small which I completely understand is the charm of the place. In general not a whole lot of seating, and I find it to be a bit of a tight squeeze overall, LOVE read more

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This review is only for the fridge pricing which is unclear and deceiving if you are drinking at the bar. A beer advertised for $6 in the fridge was then $9 after tax and a tip. Be clear on your pricing, you should write $6 take away/$9 at bar or something. Can't comment on food or coffee. read more

Voodoo child is a great low key spot for coffee, but this was my first time trying drinks and it did not disappoint. They have a large menu for cocktails and beer and if none of them are for you the bartender knows a few off the menu drinks, just let them know what liquor you like! We tried two from the menu and two that the bartender recommended and we had a great time! read more

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Food was ok the service was VERY slow and the music was not good so not looking to go back anytime soon

The photos of their food on UberEats are a LIE. I ordered the grilled cheese with peameal bacon. The photo on UberEats showed the sandwich, cut in half, and gives you the impression that you get three slices of bacon. WRONG. There is ONE slice! And yet the photo shows 3 distinct thicknesses of bacon. The Herb & Garlic Sourdough Crostini's were tasty - but watch out - they are way harder than croutons - and if you're old like me, they may break your teeth. read more

Voodoo Child is a super cool little espresso and cocktail bar with good energy, quality coffee, great people, and tremendous service. Jason, Voodoo Child's owner, went above and beyond to correct a small mistake for me, providing some of the best customer service I've ever encountered. It's safe to say I'll be coming back, and you should, too. read more

Great food, and really great prices. Went on the opening day, and the staff was great. Great atmosphere.

Can not believe I haven't reviewed Voodoo yet. This has been my regular coffee shop for a while now and such a respite especially during the pandemic. Their coffee is one of the best in Toronto hands down. But now they have also expanded their menu to included several breakfast items. Their lox bagel called "The Works" is fantastic. Also try out their breakfast sandwich with spicy mayo - yum!! I love the community vibe at this coffee shop. Everyone sort of knows each other and the owners and servers are all kind and chill. Of course I'm biased because this is my neighbourhood coffee shop hehe. But objective opinion - definitely one of the beat third wave espresso based coffees in town. read more

I feel like coming here is deja Voo. Doo you know what that feels like, child? My travel buddy to Toronto is obsessed with coffee. After a bad-ish Hortons experience, we gave Voodoo a try instead. It went fairly well. We didn't get to drink out of the skull cup (they're picky about who they serve it to), but the girl was really nice and helped us pick out some nice cups of imported coffee. I didn't think it was too amazing (a little Starbucksy for my taste, as most of these fancy coffee shops are), but the service is definitely great - from a young girl who didn't know much about coffee but knew a sh** ton about how to treat customers right. Prices not so much, but they have to stay open. Decor is absolutely wonderful, although very hipstery. read more

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really great coffee - the bitterness is on point! I ordered an iced latte and it was really refreshing and delicious.

I love Voodoo Child! Great spot on College Street with a deco, vibe and layout that reminds me of Grand Electric on Queen with their wall of bourbon bar. The other coffee shop with a penchant for cocktails that comes to mind would be Pamenar on Augusta in the market. Very cool interior that is easy on the eyes rather than the shocking angles and colours of other places where you feel like you're in an office and trying to 'relax' but can't because there's stuff to do just inches away ... There are two-tops along the wall, a sweet comfy bar with the wall of booze to stare at (don't make the mistake of thinking they will serve you at the bar though, so get back to the lineup mister!), and table seating at the front window for some of the best people watching anywhere downtown. Their coffee variety is posted on the wall by the order counter and mugs are available in that spot too. Like many places, drip coffee runs out at noon or so, so Americano's are what you get after that as a substitute. I had a Bunz meetup here where we sat at a 2 top. It was perfect for that with a size that makes it easy to spot your buddy, and a chill vibe where nobody stares at you as you walk in. In fact after Christmas I was hanging out and random-chatting with both customers in the line and the barista in no time, even before sitting down. That's always a sign of greatness in any establishment. read more

Voodoo Child - Coffee bar with cocktails - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The Voodoo child drink would have to be my favorite espresso beverage that I've had in Toronto! It's essentially a Macchiato with cream instead of milk. Highly recommend. Accepts credit card Close to a streetcar stop read more

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The sole reason I would come to Voodoo Child is to have coffee. Here coffee is taken seriously about their coffee. Different local coffee roasters' beans are featured with tasting notes and origin. So basically your experience each time of their espresso drinks might just be a little different? Voodoo Child ($3.25) a Macchiato made with a dash of cream instead of milk gave the drink a sweeter taste. Oh they do have coffee with booze? Maybe that next time? Bourbon Espresso.... sounds perfect on a cold snowy evening as a night cap. And even a Cocktail maybe? read more

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Really cool place with cool people working there and a nice crowd of people hanging out. The iced americano was amazing I drank it so quick! I wish we ordered the coffee in so we could get those cool skull glasses! It's a great place to just grab a quick coffee and snack! Great concept! read more

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This place had a really weird vibe. You walk in and no one really greets you. Everyone is super quiet and nobody makes eye contact. Like I don't even know how to describe it, but it just feels like you're somewhere you don't belong. Perhaps we weren't hipster enough lol. The mocha latte was just ok. My friend had a Mint tea. I guess the bottom line is nothing convinced me this is a place where I should stay and spend my money, much less a place I would want to come back to. read more

3.5 Stars ... definitely above average and a very unique spot for boozy drinks with coffee. A hipster hang out for sure. On a sunny Saturday, they had the doors and windows open and it allowed the cool breeze to come through. There isnt a lot of seating and every table was taken up with a laptop and a can of cider. Though it's listed as being a coffee place... it definitely has more of a vibe of a hipster bar than a coffee place. Service is funny and relaxed ... very relaxed. Don't come here for good and quick service for coffee... come here if you have time to chill, relax, and drink. The fellow patrons are cool here but hipster is the key word. Another good thing about this place, it's opened late... so that is a huge win to find a place that does good coffee late at night. We ordered a non-typical drink of the Sloane teas but with a latte... the barista/bartender was super friendly and just handling a lot of people by himself. It took some time to get our drink but we werent in too much of a rush. I loved they had Sloane teas available and they took time to steep the teas to develop flavour. I would say they probably used too much tea to almond milk as it was more watery but really loved that they gave us at least 2 tea bags so it gave as much flavour as possible. Overall, chill and cool... probably best if you want to just find a spot to sit and read your emails with a cider in your hand. read more

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Voodoo Child is a hidden jewel, super fun drinks, staff was amazing. Definitely will look forward to visit again.

Crystal skull... That is what your cortado or latte could come in. Well, it is probably glass but crystal sounds cooler. I am not sure if it alone is worth stopping in for.. maybe for the instagramers. But Voodoo child has a lot more going for it then that.. They're a different kind of coffee shop, in the evening they exchange their caffeine serving for alcohol serving (sometimes ft. live music :)). I feel it is important also to know that past noon they do not sell drip coffee - although you can still order an americano, latte, etc. They have really tasty drip coffee with a low-key morning vibe that I really enjoy... and a good wifi connection... read more

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The coffee was very. good. Laid back atmosphere with nice music, hipster clientel. Since it's rather small it's hard to find space during busy hours! No drip coffee past noon. read more

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Cute place, has a bench outside and open space so it's lovely on a nice day. Coffee itself is really good and they have several options as well. Latte art is on point! There isn't too much space here but there's outlets so if you want to do some work here then make sure you get here early! read more

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Cutest cocktail bar on the College strip! Attentive, professional, knowledgeable and kind staff. A community hub beloved by its regulars!

Busy place but they do get you in and out pretty fast. Good variety, did not have time to come back for a nightcap or listen to music. Visited twice during the week I was here if that tells you anything, it tells you this is a place worth your time and money. read more

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Came here for some drink with my friends and I love how cute the place is. The bartender was very friendly and make my latte in a skull mug with latte art. It was so cute. I like how they have combos for coffee and pastry for like $5 which is a good deal. Definitely would comeback especially since they serve boozy coffee. :) read more

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The owner made us a very nice coffee latte! We will go back try their snack and cocktail next time ! read more

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No more brunch! We asked why and "Things went another way" whatever that means. So we ordered coffee to be polite and then had to sit and watch the barista and waitress make out behind the bar. Gross. read more

Absolutely amazing food and delicious lattes. Apparently the store won second place at the Canada latte art competition last year, so you know that their coffee is legit. Cute little placed tucked away on college street. The decor is also really inviting and conducive to having a nice little conversation. Around 12$ and entree, about 3.50$ for a latte with almond milk. read more

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Great service, great espressos and also a pretty solid place for brunch!! The place has a bit of a hipster vibe which is pretty cool, definitely loved the atmosphere here. The staff was also really incredible, came by and provided us recommendations on what to drink/eat. Will be uploading pictures to this shortly! read more

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This is my favourite coffee shop in the area. The staff is really nice (especially Bruce Ly!), and they really care about the quality of your coffee or cocktail. I love how this cafe blends coffee culture geek with cocktail chic - they always have something to satisfy your drink needs, regardless of whether you need caffeine or booze. Their espresso drinks are expertly pulled, and I love their choice of Pilot Beans - they're absolutely delicious. I had my first siphoned coffee here, and Bruce took the time to explain the process and teach me what tasting notes to look for when drinking siphoned coffee (which is AMAZING!). Their cocktails are also well blended and inventive - I'd recommend any of them that incorporate alcohol with coffee. I also love the atmosphere here. The staff is chatty without being intrusive, and they really care about the quality of their food and drinks. There's always room at the bar, and they don't mind if you set up there to work for a few hours. Oh, and they serve the best cappuccino in the city. I've tried quite a few and I just can't stop coming back here, read more

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We came here to try their brunch menu. First, the place is cozy, and I think it was only designed as cafe but not with a kitchen. The entire cafe was so smoky that my friends and I have problem staying any longer inside the cafe after the meal. Our eyes are all very watery and we really want to get out of there badly. It might be okay for dining outside but inside is bad idea. The meal took a while to come up as we understand that is made fresh. We had the eggs with steak and fries. It was okay but not impressive, the steak was over cooked. The 'John Doe', the egg Benny was good with corn bread, avocado, and smoked salmon. Overall it was not impressive brunch and I would expect it would be better because you only have three things on the menu. The coffee on the other hand, it is quite good. The pastry is quite good too. I would say don't come here for brunch but come here for their regular cafe menu. read more

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How have I not written a review yet :-S I love every single drink on the menu! My favourite is the V Beckham which tastes like Victoria looks, tart and sweet! The Wu Tang is dirty as hell, which is my bffs fav! The presentation of the drinks are nice and they come out the same no matter who makes them, which goes to show how much care Alex puts into training. The coffee is something epic. They will sell you the beans but wont grind them for you which makes no never mind to me. They used to do brunch, but still have pastries to snack on. A lot of people come here to study, which is fine, but when there is nowhere to sit and someone is taking up a table for 4 with a laptop it can be a bit annoying. I paid for parking the other day and walked into a full house with just this scenario. I didn't want to but had to leave :-( They do live music and private events, I would totally consider doing a birthday party or some other event here it is very intimate and the vibe is just right. Oh that's another thing, the music is always 100% on point! This is probably my favourite hole in the wall bourbon bar and I would give it a 5 if it weren't for the lack of seating and signage. There is literally no sign other than a logo on the window which you can't see while driving, I just tell people it's next to the threading spot. Alex seems to like to keep it real simple, I begged him to do gift certificates one Christmas but he wants to keep it a local watering hole which is probably why people keep coming back! read more

One of the best coffee places in the Kensington market area! Coffee might be a little sour sometimes but it was very tasty every time we went. Nice latte art too. Water and wifi are free. Cool interior and a bank in the sun - what else would you want? Cash and debit/credit cards work. Very friendly and quick service! read more

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Great cafe/bar lost between all the other business on College. My friend and I came by after work on Thursday for drinks, I got the black manhattan and she got the old fashioned (they're big on bourbon if you haven't noticed). Drinks are made right in front of you with tender loving care by a super sweet barista that teased our age as we looked under age but under age folks do not order such strong drinks (haha). I love the atmosphere and the huge window in the front because you can sip on your drink while people watching or just enjoy the sun on their tables in the front. I would definitely come back! read more

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Not a very nice atmosphere, I was not greeted nor did anybody look into my bright green eyes once!! I was just sitting drinking my latte and the milk was a bit burnt, a Tornado was in the distance and we were not assured we were gonna be okay, we just had to sit there and watch. Aside from that it was AMAZING, totally rad set up with cool decor read more

Can't begin to tell you how pretentious this joint is. Back in my day, you walk into a coffee shop and if the coffees hot, you're good to trot. Nowadays you go into these shops and they tell you how you want your coffee. I don't recall even asking you. There's nothing like being an Italian straight from the motherland and asking for Cortado and having some mook behind the counter tell me how a Cortado is made. Are you kidding me? Ok well I'll take it to go. You don't serve Cortados to go? How about you close up shop and leave coffee to the other maestros around the block: Jimmy's, coffee bar, Sicilian cafe, Manic, the Common. Anywhere but this place. The sheer audacity. read more

Wowza, how haven't I had brunch here before? The menu and space are both very small but so worthwhile! The place can get a little chilly so bring a sweater! There are only 3 choices on the menu (that change every month) and I still had a hard time picking! In the end, the man and I both got the BBQ Benny. What a great choice! The only thing that would have improved the dish would be if it was all hot. The cornbread, eggs and pork were room temperature while the beans were piping hot. Small note on an otherwise perfect plate. We also tried the Voodoo Child espresso blend as an Americano and the Big Brother as a latte. I would definitely recommend the Big Brother since this season it has a nice toffee note. The Voodoo Child was a little too bitter for me. read more

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