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Café 260
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
260 Richmond St EToronto, ON M5A 1P4
Neighbourhood: Corktown
(416) 368-9222
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 am - 7 pm
Sat 8 am - 2 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
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17 reviews for Café 260
17 reviews in English
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Review from Antonio C.
Toronto, ON
12/6/2011
This cafe is a little gem on Richmond East. I recently started working close by and began visiting it pretty much daily. The coffee is great (I love the dark roast) and the staff are pleasant and informative. It only took a few days for them to know my "regular" and they've always greeted me with a smile. I've never felt so welcome at a cafe before.
Sometimes the wireless is down but they reset the router as needed to get it back up and running. It's nice to sit in the cozy chairs and do some work or read while sipping on some java while hearing the cheerful greetings/conversations of their other regulars as they enter, order, chat, and sit for a bit or head back to life outside.
I'm so glad I found this little cafe and will most likely be a regular myself for a long time coming. Feels good, almost like Cheers. :) -
Review from Elvis A.
My second visit has improved the experience here. While the cappuccino was pedestrian at best the Mochacino quite decent.
Topped with fresh grated chocolate it gives out a nice coffee and coco aroma. The drink is not overly sweet unlike the other famous chain one is used too.
I could also feel the espresso shot was more pronounced so overall a decent drink.
Bumping my rating to 3 stars for now.
Another interesting thing I saw espresso tea!!? I was given an explanation that it is for people who are coffeed out and want to have an alternate to espresso based drinks. I guess I will come back here to try it out.Listed in: Face off Indie coffee passport…
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9/13/2011
This cafe seems to cater to the George Brown College crowd as its a stone's throw from there. From… Read more »
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Review from Yvonne T.
Came to Café 260 with a voucher in hand for $12 worth of goodies.
It is located near George Brown College and no doubt students are their biggest clients.
It is home to a few cozy couches and wi-fi is available but you will have to inquire as to the password.
They have a good selection of sandwiches and paninis for under $7.00 and gigantic muffins and substantially-sized cookies for $1.95.
The staff working are also obviously students, although the chap that was helping me seemed to be quite unkempt (greasy and sleepy?)
My coupon was worth $12, and upon taking my order my good chap tried to scam me from the residual value of my voucher. Of course, to perpetuate stereotypes about Asians and math, I realized I still had a remaining balance available. Nice try!
I walked out with a coffee (which I thought for a café was pretty disappointing - I got a French roast which is one of their bolder brews and it was bitter and not "bold" in flavour at all). But coffee is about preferences, so I won't say they have "bad" coffee. Just coffee that was not to my liking.
The Artichoke, Provolone and Ham Panini was made on a 9-grain ciabatta bread and was quite delicious.
I would probably come back again if I were in the area, but wouldn't make a special stop! -
Review from Shaleen S.
Toronto, ON
2/23/2012
I started working next door to this place a few months ago and I'm so happy that 260 is so close by! Their regular drip coffee is the BEST IN TORONTO - seriously, and there are food options - the egg breakfast sandwiches are delicious and you get to choose your toppings.
I'm not a huge fan of the espresso at 260, I go to other spots nearby, but that's a personal preference, I know others love the espresso there!Comment from Bob T. of Café 260 4/3/2012
Thank you for the kind words Shaleen. We do appreciate your… More » -
Review from Michelle G.
Toronto, ON
Another one of those lovely places that I'd probably have missed if it were
not for the Indie Coffee Passport.
First thing Saturday morning, I went over there to meet up with Nicole H. for a minicoffee crawl.
I got there way too early, but the moment I walked in, I instantly felt comfortable and welcome. It's the kind of place I could see myself visiting everyday for a coffee. Very friendly atmosphere, the lighting was great, and there was ample seating (but of course, it was 10am on a Saturday morning). It was obvious this was a local spot, people coming in and out, chatting with Bob (the owner) like he was an old friend.
I ordered my usual large soy latte. It was so good. Thick, with a cute three dimensional heart made of crema. And I just loved the cup. I commented on it in my head and then again to Nicole H when she got there. It was the perfect size and shape to hold with both of my hands. Also, I was very happy to see they don't charge extra for soy milk!
Other things that are great:
- They have free wifi (when I went in, the password was on the chalkboard at the front)
- There is definitely an outlet at the back corner. I didn't look anywhere else, but there is at least one!
- There are vegan snacks, soups, sandwiches in addition to several nonvegan options.
Complaints:
- None really. It's a bit out of the way for me, but I would go back anyway.Listed in: Indie Coffee Passport Stops
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Review from Nicole H.
Toronto, ON
Cafe 260's neighbourhood is a strange enigma to me - i'm always surprised when i'm there what a sterile sort of area it is, seemingly filled big boxy buildings and little charm.
And then when you step into Cafe 260 it's like a cozy hug - welcoming, warm, and the promise of delicious beverages! There's a mix of regular tables and chairs as well as side table/armchair seating - the latter is nice if you'd like a bit of natural light especially.
Very decent range of tea and espresso-based coffee drinks on offer (my soy latte was tasty and in a HUGE mug, great value), including a crazy "Red Eye" which is an Americano with a shot of espresso added. Oh yes, yes there is a college nearby. I bet those students can't resist.
I'm holding off on a fifth star just til I can go back and try the coffee again and sample some of their vegan snack offerings (sandwich options, and it looks like sometimes even soup of the day). But it's a super-solid four stars for now, for sure!Listed in: Caffeine Nation: The Toronto…
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
3/4/2011 6 photos
Cafe 260 is kind of in a strange neighbourhood.. I will never venture out to this area if not for the Indie Coffee Passport!
I do find the cafe itself really cozy.. dim and soft "gallery" like lighting...
The Cappuccino itself is not bad... not as strong what I like.. more milky but I drank it like a Caffe Latte.
Like those armchairs and the stylish side table for my coffee.
Free Wifi.. and the password is written on the chalkboard. The washroom is outside make sure you ask for the key..
Cafe 260 is a nice cafe to relax with a cup of coffee.. and I just have this little smile on my face when I walked out of the door. -
Review from Dishan W.
I really enjoyed my visit here, out of all the physically small stops of the passport this and Bisogno are probably the only ones that also have some sort of charm and personality. There is nothing fancy at all inside here that really sets it apart and it does give off a downtown vibe as it seems to have options for people that are always on the go who are I assume the main patrons here.
But the baristas behind the counter were really friendly and had easy conversations going not only amongst themselves but with the customers as well.
They seem to have a good amount of food options to go along with their drinks menu and my latte here fit my tastes just fine so no complaints at all there.
If I do find myself in this area I am sure I will be visiting again.Listed in: Caffeine Adventures!
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Review from Tanya N.
3/24/2011 1 photo
I decided to drop by this place since I had the Indie Coffee Passport and was having dinner nearby. It's connected to an art gallery so naturally there's interesting artwork around the cafe. The cafe has a warm and comforting feel to it. The barista was really nice. She suggested that I get a larger size since the passport covered it (nice, no need convincing here!) and let me lingered a bit after closing while she was cleaning up as I would have been a bit too early for dinner.
They also had flavoured syrups (french vanilla, cinnamon bun & hazelnut vanilla) available in the self serve area. Doubly nice.Listed in: Indie Coffee Passport
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Review from Jenny H.
Toronto, ON
10/18/2011
I'm starting to frequent the "indie" coffee shops more often-- they know their coffee, and their shops have more "personality" and "charm".
Cafe 260 definitely has great coffee and Fair-Trade-Organic options. They also have a few baked goods (tried them, pretty good) and sandwich options (I haven't tried them out yet so I can't comment on them).
It's a small coffee shop, and sometimes it feels a little cramped, which is why I gave it 3 stars (instead of 4-5). I think it could seat maximum 15-20 people. I generally like cute small coffee shops, but at 260 the tables are right by the doorway, which sends in a cold breeze through the cafe in the colder seasons.
Regardless, I'll still come here to get my coffee to-go. The staff here are always very friendly. I can see why there are many "regulars" who visit. -
Review from Vivek S.
9/15/2010
Located in the heart of George Brown College, Café 260 is a cozy alcove that serves espresso, baked goods, sandwiches and soups. The coffee is delicious and the beans are roasted fresh every 2 days. There is free wireless Internet for patrons, but you will have to ask for the password. It may be small, but that only adds to it's charm. I think I would enjoy spending more time here.
Obligatory Title Pun: You'll do a 260.
Menu Readability: Like every café in the city: written on a chalkboard.
Need to mention: The prices here are pretty reasonable. $1.90 for a large Americano.
What this place teaches me about myself: I can't write a number pun to save my life. -
Review from Isabella L.
Toronto, ON
9/22/2010 1 photo
C O F F E E P A S S P O R T S T O P (#7)
Drink: Large White Chocolate Latte
Food: White chocolate chip cookie
Atmosphere: This place is small. To me, it feels like a coffee shop that was set up in a cave. Is that a good thing? It would be great for the winter time to cozy up while sipping a nice warm coffee, but for the summer/spring times when the sun is out, I'd rather be in a place where there is sunlight. And since this place is located on Richmond St. with buildings towering over them, they don't get much sun.
As for my drink, it was not very strong. Of all the places I've been too, this seems to not have a very strongcoffee taste, which is not a bad thing for me, but for other coffee drinkers, I think you would want an extra shot of espresso. However, I liked it, but it was not anything special. It was light and too bad there wasn't any latte art!
Lastly, the cookie. This is what really brought my review down. I think.. well, not think, but it is by the -the- worst cookie that I have eaten in my whole life. It sure fooled me when I pressed upon it in its saran wrap. It felt soft, so I thought hey this is probably a chewy texture! WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. The first bite was gross... it was as if they injected oil into the cookie, then let it soak up more oil, and then injected more oil...... the taste was just horrible as well, I don't even know how to describe it. But be warned. Do not buy their cookies.
Overall, I'd come here for the drinks. They have some really cool ones with Rooibos tea - I think they're called "Red Drinks" but yeah, they sound interesting and yummy so I'll be trying one of those when I'm around.Listed in: Indie Coffee Passport Stops
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Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
9/30/2010
I thought to myself, WOW Gallery 260 has a Cafe inside? I looked through the glass inside the Gallery and didn't seem to see anybody inside so I walked a few more steps and voila, Cafe 260.
There was plenty of Artwork here to warp my mind as I looked at a piece resembling Gaseous State, sorry forget the exact name but it was GAS related. Cappuccino was offered as the friendly staff even told me to up-size my small to a large since my Passport provided $5.00 of beverage. Little did they know this would be my 3rd cup of Coffee today excluding a Green Tea. 3.5 *Star*
My Cappuccino tasted like a medium Italian roast more than anything else as it reminded of the drink I had earlier this morning. Not my favourite flavour but the Art on the wall and near windows make this a semi-gallery experience. I felt that I was somewhat cultured just leaving there.Listed in: 3.5 ***Stars***, Coffee Drinks
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Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
10/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Stopped by here, like many others, as part of the Indie Coffee Passport. I'm glad i found this place nestled away on the George Brown Campus. Had a great latte, not too strong like I'm finding increasingly at more and more places. I had a turkey sandwich which was delish. They were serving some sort of squash soup as well that Ill have to try if I go back, seemed popular.
It's a bit out of the way of most things, but if I'm in the area, I'd definitely go back! -
Review from Chris M.
7/2/2010
Plusses:
* good espresso
* friendly service
* free wifi
* decent non-coffee options, including food
* nice atmosphere
Minuses:
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Review from Deanna W.
4/21/2009 ROTD 4/22/2009
Tranquil little cafe on richmond street, a few steps away from the Richmond rogue. Hearty soups and sammies are served along with some free wireless internetz for those of us lugging laptops. Open till 8 during the weekdays. They also roast their own beans!
Comment from Bob T. of Café 260 11/14/2009
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Review from c f.
Toronto, ON
12/31/2010
I love this place! Their paninis are super yummy (turkey and Havarti mmmmmm) and they always have great soups on hand (cheddar and broccoli SO good). The staff are really friendly and they have free wi-fi to boot. I love coming here with friends, coworkers or clients for lunch or just popping in on my way to work for a latte (the best in the city). Cafe 260 is definitely one of my faves!
