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Coffee Tree Roastery
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
2412 Bloor Street WestToronto, ON M6S 1P9
Neighbourhood: Bloor-West Village
(416) 767-1077
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 7 am - 7 pm
Sun 10 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
18 reviews for Coffee Tree Roastery
18 reviews in English
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Review from Jake J.
1/24/2012
The Coffee Tree is a top notch coffee emporium. The beans and the drinks are amongst the best available in Toronto. Being an independent makes the place even more appealing. From the time I started hanging out in Bloor West Village to the time I left Toronto, I frequented this place regularly. I have tried a good number of their varieties and blends, including the Jamaican Blue Mountain and Kona.
The beans are unbeatable. They are roasted in small batches on the premises and as fresh as they come. You can smell the roasting beans in a two block radius.
The lattes, cappuccinos and the like are all quite good as well. The baristas are trained to make quality drinks.
On my occasional return visits to the city, I pop in to grab some beans or a drink.
Yes it is a little expensive but it is Bloor West Village and the product is about as good as it gets. -
Review from Fern H.
10/11/2011
Coffee Tree is my local neighbourhood coffee haunt.
The space is narrow and cozy but I like their quiet backyard patio for catching up with friends.
I generally get the green tea and a ginger molasses cookie but have had their ice coffee and drip coffees as well.
There are better options in the neighbour but it's tried and true. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Dropped by Coffee Tree and have a cappuccino using Indie Coffee Passport.
Coffee Tree is a great neighbourhood Coffee Shop. On this particular afternoon, there were a lot of locals hanging out here.. sipping their coffee with snacks and surfing the Internet using Coffee Tree's Wifi connection.
Coffee beans here are going for $20/lb and up with Blue Mountain selling for $60!! But since Coffee Tree roasted all their organic coffee in small batches, I guess that's the price to pay. Watching the actual roasting process was kind of interesting though.
Small sized Cappuccino was served in a see through glass mug. The froth was thick and creamy resulted in the presentation. It was kind of pretty to look at and looks interesting in my photo.....
And if you are not into coffee, you can still enjoy a cup of tea at Coffee Tree as they serves and sells tea from The Tea Emporium! -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
9/21/2011
Let's give this place some love, people! An independent coffee shop that has been roasting it's own beans for 23 years and has survived in the face of Timothy's, Second Cup and Starbucks, all close by!
They didn't have a cortado on the menu, so I described a cappuccino the way I prefer it (NOT as pictured in the accompanying photos), and my wish was her command.
I remember going to this place 20 years ago when no other shop roasted their own, and if I'm not mistaken, they used to be open later in the evening. So, my only complaint is, like too many other coffee shops, they close at 7pm.Listed in: Coffee
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Review from Elvis A.
The setup is really nice for the cafe with lots of seating and nice interior.
They apparently roast their own beans as well. Now for the main attraction the cappuccino I ordered mine with a sweetener and Barista forgot to add it in. No biggie happens all the time and I was offered a new drink for free but I declined.
The presentation is different from your regular cappuccinos as its served in a glass mug (you can see the nice layers)
The drink itself was bad initial taste was extremely bitter. It did mellow out a bit as the milk mixed in with the drink. No latte art to speak of as the milk was frothed (not very well I might add) and just dolloped on the espresso shot. I finished half of my drink and left.
1.5 star for cappuccino
3 stars for the setup
There is a much better option across the street so if I have to I would rather drink over there -
Review from Chris P.
4/20/2011
What really ruins this place is that the service is terrible.
Everytime I've gone in I've had to wait for the staff members to finish thier convos and cleaning before they can find the time to get around to serving me and other customers.
I do keep going back though because they do carry good loose leaf black teas that I haven't been able to find anywhere else.
But arrrgggh the staff are just so annoying to deal with!Listed in: Bestie and Me
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Review from Madison A.
Toronto, ON
6/13/2011
This place smelled so good when I walked in that I almost cried when I saw the prices of their beans. I found them to be on the high side compared with other roasters. The beans I took home were good though.
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Review from TOFoodReviews n.
Toronto, ON
1/5/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Coffee Tree has some seriously outstanding coffee. I guess they should. They tout themselves as being Toronto's first onsite roastery--since 1988. Despite all that time, it's not a colossal roasting operation. In fact, it's a small machine in the front window of the shop, but that's part of the appeal of this place: fair-trade coffee roasted onsite, in small batches, right in front of your eyes.
As it becomes available, Coffee Tree scrawls all of their different roasts and blends of contrasting kinds of beans on a chalkboard near the front entrance. Some of these blends and roasts change from time-to-time; others are Coffee Tree's signatures. On any given day, you can expect to find Casa Primi, Sensuous Morning, Tuscany, and Millionaire's Mixture; some of their well-known signatures. Other days, you can find blends that have been created exclusively for the week or month.
Regardless of what you choose, this coffee is superb, roasted perfectly, and balanced. Sip it slowly, and you'll definitely find complexity. There's the perfect blend of sweet and savoury and none of the unpleasant bitterness you'd expect from other coffee shop brews.
But it ain't all coffee at Coffee Tree. They've got a surprisingly detailed food menu, considering it's a coffee joint. From breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to French toast, sandwiches, and empanadas, they've got something for whatever time of day you go. They've also got a chilled dessert fridge featuring in-house made desserts, which includes what they call--and I'm inclined to agree--the World's Best Carrot cake. If you're there, give it an unregrettable try.
The shop layout is the typical long narrow space of most Toronto street-level businesses, and unfortunately, their furniture and decorating ideas aren't much of a help. Despite having unforgettable coffee, the space makes the experience of drinking it feel closed off. They do, however, support local art by featuring a local artist's work on their walls for sale, and that certainly is a plus, but when I was there, the art wasn't something I was particularly captivated by; but I'm told it changes. All this place really needs a little reno, and it would be near perfect, or at least get 5 stars in my review.
Despite the poor decor choice, they still roast some brilliant coffee. Even if you're not in the neighbourhood, it's worth the trip. -
Review from Luke A.
Toronto, ON
9/1/2008 1 photo
Coffee Tree is a good alternative both to the donut-shop ambiance of Coffee Time and the over-commercialized hipness of chains like Starbucks and Timothy's--all of which are within a block or two of Coffee Tree. They've got their own nice blends and gooey snacks, and while the shop follows the alternative coffee shop template pretty closely, it's not a cookie-cutter operation like some competitors.
You can tell that Coffee Tree roasts and grinds their own stuff because every once and a while there's some kind of snafu inside, and you can smell burnt coffee from a block away. Not the best thing to have wafting around, but I guess it's publicity of a sort.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Kim B.
ON
12/12/2008 5 photos
I bought an apple cider from here and it was quite possibly the worst apple cider I've ever had in my life. It was just warm really really really sweet apple juice.
I mean, perhaps it's unfair for me to give a poor review to this establishment based on that, but COME ON. It's apple cider. CIDER. NOT JUICE. Don't try and pass it off as some great warm lovely alternative to coffee or tea and then have it be half-assed.
Okay. I feel better.
I will now try and end this review on a positive note.
Nah. I'm still peeved about the cider. -
Review from Alexandria M.
Toronto, ON
3/30/2011
I found that the staff are not the friendliest and the prices are a little high. Also they have a debit minimum purchase so if you don't have cash for a coffee, it's not really worth it. The coffee and espresso are delicious, it's just in my opinion not worth it when there are so many other great cafes in Bloor West!
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Review from Daryl S.
Toronto, ON
9/2/2011
Best Iced coffee in the area! Friendly staff and a smoke free back patio.
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Review from Gregory F.
9/20/2010
The coffee here is distinct and flavorful and delicious. And like most of the places I've had the pleasure of frequenting in Toronto, everyone is really nice that works here.
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Review from Aaron B.
2/21/2010
This place was a nice surprise that I stumbled upon while walking to a Coffee Time down the street. I was looking for some light breakfast, coffee, and internet for a few hours and this place delivered on all accounts. And it's much nicer that where I was heading. The drinks are priced about the same as the chain cafes, but the food is rather inexpensive for what you get. My $6 breakfast burrito was perfectly adequate for that price, though certainly nothing special. The coffee was also better than average, but not excellent. If I come to this area ever again then I will likely come here again because this is the kind of place that cafe hoppers are looking for. If this were next to the University I'd go every day, but instead it's out somewhere far away.
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Review from kai s.
Toronto, ON
11/1/2008
There are only two things you need to know about Coffee Tree: (1) The owner/founder of Coffee Tree works behind the bar every day, and (2) They roast fair trade, organic coffee right behind the bar daily. There is absolutely no reason to head to the Starbucks if you're looking for a truly great cup of coffee.
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Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
10/17/2008
All you have to do to know that I'm a huge fan of good coffee is to meet me first thing in the morning before I've had one. "Grumpy" does not even begin to describe the hell that I typically unleash on the poor soul that grabs me at the wrong time of the morning. Suffice to say it's best one I've had a nice cup of Joe.
Normally I can rely on non-Starbucks coffee places that dot the city. Though I am typically a Tim Horton's fan, it should be known that it really do enjoy an excellent cup of coffee from independently run coffee shops. Having had my quota of coffee in the morning, I did some shopping in Bloor West Village having forgotten to pick up coffee beans when I was doing groceries. I stepped into Coffee Tree hoping that they would be able to help me out.
The first thing that you are hit with is the sound of small roasters rotating the coffee like small cement mixers. The aroma that fills the place is excruciatingly great. The richest smells of coffee that I have experienced have come from this place. Not only do they sell coffee by the cup and have small snacks and sandwiches available for purchase they also sell the beans. I was in the mood for some Kenya AA, so I asked the guy behind the counter if he had any. He said no, but the Kenya AA was available in the Continental Blend, if I liked. He also said that he could roast me some, but he tends to roast it somewhat lighter so as to capture the flavour more than a darker roast. "Would that be OK?" That's when I figured out that this guy knew his stuff, and that this place was one of the best places in the city to get coffee. Those who face me in the morning should be thankful. Send thank you cards to Coffee Tree as you like. -
Review from Robbie E.
Toronto, ON
12/9/2009
I love this coffee. I travel across the city to buy my coffee for home here regularly. The price is comparable to what you get at well recognized chain stores across the city, but they roast their own, and it's SO much better. I can't speak for any of their other beverages, but for coffee, you can't do better.
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Review from Bucky S.
10/15/2009
Every time I visit my friends in Toronto I stop by the Coffee Tree. Luckily they now live very close by. I love that the roast right there, they know how to make a proper cappuccino (can't say that about most places). You can also get a quick bit to eat there as well. Seating comfortable and on a nice day you can sit outside. To top it off - Susan, the owner is so nice and knowledgeable!
