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Ezra's Pound
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
238 Dupont StToronto, ON M5R 1V7
Neighbourhood: The Annex
(416) 929-4400
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 8 am - 4 pm
Sun 9:30 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
21 reviews for Ezra's Pound
Review Highlights
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"The smoked salmon dish was my absolute favourite but I..." In 1 review -
"...served a constantly-refilled glass of water with my coffee..." In 3 reviews -
"i moved into the neighbourhood recently and wandered around..." In 3 reviews
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Alex S.
Toronto, ON
5/20/2012
Here's why I love Ezra's Pound: coffee ice cubes chill their iced coffee! GENIUS.
The tables are small, the hours are wonky, and their Annex location is not the most convenient to get to...but all is forgiven because the iced coffee never dilutes.
Yelp note: baked goods (special mention going out to the pear panini) get a thumbs up from me, even if they're a little pricey. -
Review from Ana M.
Toronto, ON
5/19/2012
Tables are too small and staff needs an attitude check. Yes, you are hipsters and you must not smile, but I don't need your mood on top of that. Ok so my computer cord is an "extremely dangerous hazard" to customers. No need to be condescending. Also, I asked about a drink of the menu that I didn't recognize and the woman behind the counter says: ha ha I don't know what that is either. Ummm you work there.
If I'm going to empty my wallet for a latte, I'll go somewhere where I'm treated with respect. -
Review from Amy D.
5/4/2012 1 photo
On the weekend, it was sweltering in Toronto. So of course, once seeing Ezra's pound, we decided that an iced latte would be perfect. I have been by their location on Dundas west, but i was unfamiliar with this location. The decor is really nice on the inside, very minimal. We ordered an ice latte, i was asked if i wanted sweetener, and i said yes. I then asked if it was flavoured, and he was like "oh No" (like how dare you ask, we would never sweeten a coffee. He then told me that it would cost $5.35, i was gobsmacked, but i do not mind paying, if it is worth it. Now i have had coffee all over the states, in the most trendy locales, and i have yet to pay more than 5 dollars. Now most boutique coffee bars include simple syrup at no charge, c'mon, it is simply sugar and water. I find it awful that they charge so much, they should just throw in the sweetener. The iced lattes came and they werent stirred so they looked really pretty, you could see the contrast in colours. I do appreciate that they take the effort and use coffee cubes, instead of simply using ice. I find it contradicting that they use coffee cubes instead of ice, but then charge for simple syrup. Upon tasting mine, it was very bitter, it didn't taste the slightest bit sweetened.
Overall i was really looking forward to coming, and i was disappointed with the service and product. -
Review from Nicole P.
4/6/2012
Pretty good coffee, pretty lovely back patio, pretty nice staff. Kiiiind of a little too much for my wallet, but only kind of.
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Review from Kaisa M.
Toronto, ON
4/24/2012
This place does have very good coffee, and that's why I used to like it. However, after one incident where a staff member humiliated me in front of everyone, I won't be going back. It's a shame. At least at Starbucks I'm never made to feel like I'm a pain in their ass for simply enquiring why my coffee was taking 10 minutes to make.
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Review from Sandra K.
North York, ON
7/13/2011
Really delicious fresh roasted coffee and a cozy place to have a lazy breakfast while reading the paper, or meeting a friend.
Amongst the core group of top notch alternative coffee shops in the city. Also, the croissants are delicious (but particularly greasy.)
The decore is shabby chic, and a little bit quirky. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
6/12/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I love both locations of Ezra's and this was my first time here.
Lots of good coffee tea and pastry selections - would rather come here and S*****cks. They have best sea salt and chocolate cookie (still warm!) ever.
I also like the seating which is good for two people per table, and some benches on the side. Allows for more flexibility in seating and optimizes the space.
Great place to chill with a nice ambiance for 30 mins and read my book before I had to be somewhere.Listed in: Where to catch up on Life
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Review from Kent P.
1/29/2011
If you're looking for a quick takeout don't come to Ezra's.
It takes FOREVER. 4EVER. It's nice if you've got time to sit around at a table- but for men on the move like me- big expansive men who have very little time to dilly dally because we are fafafafafafafa psycho killer freight trains with no breaks- I can't recommend it.
Coffee was pretty good though, as Robert K notes. -
Review from omar k.
Toronto, ON
11/8/2011
i moved into the neighbourhood recently and wandered around to see the cafe culture. ezra's fit the bill -- excellent coffee, tasty pastries (try the scones!), nice service, good music and a relaxed atmosphere.
i especially like that if you get coffee to stay, they bring a little setup to your table with everything you'll need for your coffee, and an appropriately sized glass of water. it's something i always have with my coffee and i really appreciate that nice touch.
i dock 1 star because, as others have pointed out, it's a bit ridiculously priced for coffee. i've had just as good stuff elsewhere in the city for a reasonable price. but i'll still go on occasion and enjoy the atmosphere. -
Review from Robert K.
9/19/2010 9 Check-ins Here
Great spot. Good decor, good music, good coffee. Servers always seem nice. Lots of sun in the morning through the big front window.
Addition: I had a chocolate chip cookie here the other day, and it was sensational. Thick and buttery with crunchy sea salt on top. -
Review from Anfernee C.
Toronto, ON
9/27/2010
What stands out about Ezra's Pound is definitely the vibe. It's got that whole transport-you-back-to-a-time-when-things-were-diff erent feel to it and I adore that. Great selection of sweet eats, friendly staff, and no wifi means you do your work or converse with whoever you're meeting there.
Bonus that it's only 10 mins down the road from me. Oh and the LCBO is right next door ;) -
Review from Lisa N.
8/10/2011
This was the closest and best rated coffee shop we could find near Casa Loma. It was 10am on a weekday morning and Ezra's Pound fit the bill for our coffee fix. The space is relaxing and very welcoming. The assorted coffee drinks and snacks were great. Albeit, the place was overpriced and the coffee was so-so, I still enjoyed it's neighborhood-y feel.
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Review from Lindsey M.
Toronto, ON
7/29/2011
Strike two for Ezra's.
I moved into the neighbourhood recently and began scouting out my new local coffee joint.
Both times I tried Ezra's, the coffee was sub-par and the service was snotty and frankly terrible. It felt like customer presence was an inconvenience.
In addition to that, the first time I was there the internet was down for majority of my visit and the second time I learned that they don't let you plug in your computer. -
Review from Becca G.
Toronto, ON
12/21/2009 2 Check-ins Here
My first time visiting the Dupont location, but my second Ezra's Pound experience. After my friend introduced me to the one on Dundas, I was delighted to learn that there was another close to me in the north Annex. How would I describe Ezra's Pound in one word? Easy- "Charming".
First and foremost, the most enticing element of this cafe is the decor. Major props to the people who decorate these places, as there is nothing left out. It appears as if the designers scouted every antique store in Parkdale and Leslieville to fill this place with adorable wooden chairs, orange vinyl stools, mannequins, filing cupboards and every sort of kitchen related bric-a-brac you'd wish to find in your own home. There are a few small wooden tables with two chairs each, along with a larger one near the window, and a shallow ledge with stools on the left hand side of the cafe.
I'm no coffee or espresso connoisseur, but I've come to the conclusion that if I have to put a decent amount of sugar in my cuppa, then it's strong, flavourful stuff, and that means it's good. It's definitely required at Ezra's Pound when it comes to their cappuccinos and lattes (delicious!) And as hard as I try, I can't resist their fresh baked goods. They offer cookies, muffins, scones, bars, tarts and croissants. I highly recommend their blueberry scone, a bit hefty in price (around $2.60), but it's fresh, organic (?) and just perfect for dipping in your latte. I recently tried their cookies ($2) and it was golden brown and crunchy with sweet dark chocolate chunks- yum!
What I enjoy about this cafe is that you order, seat yourself and they bring you your coffee with a glass of water. It's all very lovely, and I've found all the employees friendly and personable. I've yet to try any of their food, but from what I've seen on their (unfortunately lacking) website, it looks fresh and appetizing.
This place usually leaves me smiling and daydreaming as I gaze out the window and watch the passersby. The music has been right up my alley, with classic jazz playing at the Dupont location, and the Beatles and Camera Obscura at the Bellwoods one.
I have a new goal to work here in the near future! -
Review from Danielle D.
Toronto, ON
8/1/2009
Ezra's Pound (at least the Dupont location, haven't been to the Bellwoods one) is truly a gem of a coffee shop.
Their offerings of fair trade and organic coffee and teas are pretty much a staple in chic Toronto coffee houses these days, but with much of the baking done on the premises also with similar guidelines in mind, Ezra's takes it to the next level.
I'm a big fan of their iced americanos, if you get them to stay you get the espresso served in a beaker, a cup full of espresso ice cubes and water so you can mix the americano to your liking, and the portions are generous.
As far as baked good are concerned, the croissants are flaky and buttery and oh so fluffy, while the butter tart, at approximately 3$, is pretty much the most sinful tart I've ever experienced. The crust was flaky but still moist by the middle of it and the buttery-gooiness of the tart was seriously decadent.
I'd rather only eat 3$ butter tarts for the rest of my life than be subjected to the gummy prepacked-like offerings you seem to get at the average coffee shop, Viva Ezra's Pound! -
Review from Rachel L.
Toronto, ON
10/10/2009
This is one of the best coffee shops in Toronto and it is certainly the only one north of Bloor I'd venture to, not that I live particularly far. I just would never think to go to Dupont.
Ezra's Pound is tiny, with about six little tables, a counter, and a larger table in the window. It has free wifi (ask for the password), a shortage of outlets, organic everything, a lunch menu, and fabulous music. Everyone there is beautiful. The server closing up shop let us sit there while she swept the floor.
I was so pleased to be served a constantly-refilled glass of water with my coffee, which is such a perfect and simple concept, and found coffee ice cubes in my iced latte. They played Andrew Bird for a while.
The drinks are in the $3-6 range with tax, and my companion's brie-and-apple sandwich hit double digits, maybe $11 with tax.
It's just perfect. -
Review from Tina H.
3/21/2010 6 photos
I loved this place when I lived here. Ezra is really friendly. Friendly service is one thing that keeps me coming back to a place even if I'm not in the neighbourhood. He makes a great latte and some good eats. Too bad there's no wifi here, but he doesn't need wifi to lure people in! The sandwich board advertising freshly baked croissants got me in here initially.
The croissants, cookies and other baked goods are great. The tea is ok but is served in a cast iron tea pot which is a nice touch.
The smoked salmon dish was my absolute favourite but I believe that it's now extinct. The smoked white fish is a close second but I'm sad that the smoked salmon is gone. The chicken sandwich is delicious, and I was told to try the meatloaf but it was all out when I asked.
The baked goods (croissants for example) are better at this location than the Dundas West one, for some reason (not sure why).
Overall, great spot for healthy and organic focused lunch, high quality coffee and baked goods. -
Review from Jonathan W.
Calgary, AB
4/17/2010
A classic style cafe with a slightly dim and open interior. The staff seemed competent and caring. The outdoor patio would have been more enticing if only it had been a few degrees warmer.
A great location to hang out and get a bit of work done. Quiet enough without taking note of your own solitude. But not busy in a distracting way either. -
Review from Betty D.
Toronto, ON
12/31/2009
I really enjoy the home made yoghurt. But sometimes if there is no home made yoghurt they just use regular store bought stuff. There is a huge difference.
I like the fact that the milk comes in glass containers.
Things are slightly overpriced.
Most of the baked goods come from Circles and Squares http://www.circles-squ... and the croissants come from Wanda's. http://www.wandaspiein...
Yet if you ask about this, they act like they bake them fresh there. They even put the muffins INTO a muffin tin, as if they just came from the oven.
MISLEADING. -
Review from Marla S.
Calgary, AB
6/17/2009
Merely stopping in to wait for a nearby restaurant to open, I bought a pot of tea (which was huge) and some ice to pour it over. The tea was delicious (though I may have drank too much), and I was delighted by the decor. The place is rather simple but an attention to detail was certainly taken. From the vintage typewriter, to the quartz crystal acting as a paper weight on my bill, the place has a specific charm. While I don't drink dairy, I was still glad to read that the dairy they serve is organic, as are most of their baked goods. Certainly, I would return. Perhaps with a book and a contemplative frame of mind.
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Review from Christian C.
Toronto, ON
12/14/2009
This place has a wonderful atmosphere!
