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Agora Café
Category: Restaurants Mediterranean Mediterranean [Edit]
3015 Dundas St WToronto, ON M6P 1Z4
Neighbourhood: The Junction
(416) 761-9991
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm
Sat 8 am - 5 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
3 reviews for Agora Café
3 reviews in English
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Review from Danielle D.
Toronto, ON
10/1/2009
I just recently moved to the Junction and have had the pleasure of eating at Agora several times already, so maybe if I YELP it, you'll consider it too!
Each time I've been there, the staff has been very friendly and helpful, even if you're sleep and caffeine-deprived, which really makes a big difference when they are the first real face you see in the morning.
The latte's and coffee are fairly priced, which is great considering they have fair-trade and organic options, and the previously mentioned cold-brew teas are really refreshing. (Highly recommend the Citrus tea!)
So far I've mainly been doing my noshing there during lunchtimes on their sandwich specials. As already mentioned in previous reviews, they do love their pears. Anytime I'm there and the sandwich special involves pear or another fruit chutney, I'm sold. (Although the Turkey and Cranberry sandwich which is always on the menu is a solid choice as well.)
They bake their own bread in house and a little birdie has told me that they will even sell those to customers if you make a request beforehand, not sure of the prices but their sunflower loaf is too delicious to pass up.
The atmosphere is very cozy, with seats at the front ideal for people-watching and ones closer in the back are better for tucking back with a book. Personally, I'd rather snoop. -
Review from Kat F.
Updated - 6/17/2009 4 photos
I'm a sucker for pears, and luckily there are over 400 types of pears in existence so it'll be a while before I get sick of them.
I just had one of the most delightful soups of my soup-eating career at Agora, under new ownership, and I can't wait to have it again. It was Pear & Parsnip - what a wonderful combo! It was served with fresh homemade buttered bread (seriously, this bread was deadly - it was like a cross between a dense quickbread and a regular loaf).
They've got a boatload of freshly made sandwiches (roasted portobello with goat cheese and chicken, avocado and roasted red pepper, just to name two standouts) and lattes, organic teas and coffee by the pound. I had a refreshing glass of unsweetened rosehip & hibiscus iced tea for $2 - hard to find red iced tea in my experience so I savoured every mL of it.
I hesitate to mention the wi-fi as it's far from reliable and the signal is really weak.
Wonderful lunch spot if you live or work in the High Park/Junction neighbourhood!Listed in: The Best Places To Eat &…
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2/16/2009 First to Review
As far as I know this place is still closed on Sundays - if I hear differently I'll update my review… Read more »
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Review from J S.
Toronto, ON
12/24/2010
The best thing about Agora is that you can sit there for hours without the staff making you feel like you've worn out your welcome (especially great considering the free wifi). Coffee is average, though they've got a great selection of delicious loose-leaf tea. The inside is a bit dark for my tastes, and the ez-rock is... also not to my taste. They've very baby- and child-friendly though, however to get to the washrooms you've got to go down a flight of stairs that I imagine could pose an obstacle for some folks.
Specialties
Agora focuses on high quality products and great customer service at affordable prices. Fair trade and organic teas and coffees as well as soft drinks and good food. Organic and fair trade produce will be used whenever and wherever possible and, where, these are available from local producers, they will be used.
We always like to get feedback from our customers so please tell us your likes and dislikes while you're in the cafe or feel free to contact us by email or phone.
Agora started the trend for all things fair trade and organic in the Junction, with a friendly atmosphere and unpretentious attitude it's the best cafe around!
History
Established in 1997
Agora Cafe made a conscious decision to specialize in good food and good drinks, with a fair trade, organic and local focus. Bread and pastries are all baked fresh on the premises with local seasonal ingredients and whilst we believe in using organic products our emphasis is on local first. Jams, spreads, pickle, pre-served fruits and flavoured vinegars are made in our cafe and we grow our own herbs, tomatoes and greens when possible. Our catering services are delivered locally by bicycle or on foot, and to the downtown core in our small energy conscious car. We also offer our customers the opportunity to bring their own containers or will provide platters for business lunches with a refundable deposit.
