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Hot Box Cafe
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Health and Medical Cannabis Clinics Food Coffee & Tea Sandwiches, Cannabis Clinics, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
191A Baldwin StToronto, ON M5T 1M1
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
(416) 203-6990
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
8 reviews for Hot Box Cafe
7 reviews in English
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Review from Phillip Jessie j.
Toronto, ON
1/27/2012
3.5?
In Toronto you can smoke weed pretty much anywhere, I didn't see much point in coming here as they obviously don't put a lot of emphasis on anything other than sitting around stoned. That assumption was true.
The tables have vaporizers, which is the only way you can consume marijuana inside, other than that its just like a bar, except no alcohol.
It's pretty cool how you can add a flavor shot to any drink, buddy had a strawberry lemonade and it tasted great. I would go for a iced tea/lemonade with one of the many flavor shots.
I got a milkshake which was pretty good, but I've had better for cheaper.
Our waitress was kind, although she screwed up my order (I ordered a raspberry milkshake, she brought me blueberry) and completely ignored us after initially getting us our drinks (after she took her sweet time doing that) I know were stoned in here but that doesn't mean we aren't going to notice that it takes you 20+ minutes to get my drink.
I didn't expect the best service but this was kind of weird, they put strong emphasis on not loitering as well as make you spend at least $4.20 (during the 2 hours I was in there they kicked 2 people out). If they want you to keep buying stuff you would think they would inquire when we've had empty glasses for 40 minutes.
I really didn't expect much but its almost like they're trying to have lackluster service, although if that's a huge issue for you then maybe this isn't your type of place.
The music was really good, the DJ was good as well but I kind of wish he would talk about something other than pot/ being stoned. I know that's why I'm in here but seriously it's not THAT interesting and its not like we need a reminder every single song. Often they play chill beats from various genres but sometimes they play shitty dubstep/ popular music (why is it so popular if it sucks?)
For what it is, its a nice place. There really isn't anything special about it though, just do what everyone does anyways and smoke outside before you go to your favorite hangout.
It's Toronto, were baked all the time anyways.
* came here a few more times, can say this is pretty much the experience. -
Review from Monica F.
6/13/2011
Came here 10 minutes before closing (didn't know it was 10 minutes before closing...) and ordered a drink. (Cheapest thing I think was a $5 lemonade)
Got my drink, rolled a joint, then I was told I had to leave.
Was never told they were closing in 10 minutes, or I never would have ordered a drink.
So pissed.
Previous visits here have resulted in encounters with the sketchiest people of Toronto and/or me having no more cigarettes because everyone there's a god damn hippy and can't afford their own smokes! -
Review from Joey M.
6/13/2011
So let me get this straight: I am indoors during daytime hours and I am smoking a spliff...Did I die and go to Amsterdam?
Unfortunately, No. This place however, allows you to smoke in their backyard patio located on the bohemian style Kensington Market in downtown Toronto. I give it three stars because, since I'm a pothead, the allure of smoking in public is huge. However, the place is not nearly as nice as it could be (what do I expect though, this is a smoke shop!) and their food/smoothies weren't all that good. I would go here just to say I went, and I would probably return because I love smoking, but I'll be like those people in diners that only order a cup of coffee and don't move.
and one more thing...I LOVE TORONTO'S SHODDY MARIJUANA LAWS! -
Review from Chris G.
Oakville, ON
6/7/2010
I wouldn't go there again for a meal but ok if you want a smoothie.
PS The waiters often forget your order but I guess that goes with the territory. -
Review from Meena A.
4/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cool place, I've been here a few times with friends. Do not expect a classy cafe, The Hotbox is essentially one room painted bright lime green. There's no art on the walls, instead, the walls are covered in chalkboards and there's chalk on all the tables. During the weekends or lunch times, they may be full. If so, don't wait for the waiter to approach you - he/she won't. Just leave. If you see there's a spot available, just seat yourself. The waiters are too chill to concern themselves with the service you receive.
You can rent a vaporizer for a $20 deposit, the money is returned to you at the end of the session. Their vaporizers are of fairly good quality. Bring your own weed. Do not attempt to buy or sell or bum weed. You have to be 18 to enter - yes, they do ID. Even though weed smoking is allowed, cigarettes are not.
The smoothis are alright (blueberry isn't the best). The sandwiches and other munchies are of alright quality and fairly priced.
All in all, a fun joint (pun intended) to smoke some weed, draw cool shit on the walls and satisfy the munchies.Listed in: High Times, Dates worthy of Shakespeare
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Review from Brandon B.
Toronto, ON
1/16/2012
My brother and I met my buddy Harry 'HP' Potter, at Hot Box Cafe, early on a Saturday night (believe it or not but HP's real name is actually James Dean). Since I'm an Elitist, I don't abuse substances; Therefore, I was skeptical when HP suggested we go to a 'Vape-Lounge' (as he calls it). Aside from the $5 cover, my experience was a decent one overall. Now, keep in mind that I did not "hit the vape" and therefore cannot vouch for HP (that is, I cannot speak from a professional-stoner's standpoint). That being said, if I were a stoner I probably would have complained when the 'Vape' that HP was renting short-circuited. Nevertheless, shit happens and the staff made a good effort to get a working 'Vape' to our table ASAP. Additionally, the chocolate chip cookies were decent. Probably the best part about Hot Box Cafe is that it is less than a five minute walk to 'Kom Jug Yuen' (known in popular Hipster culture as 'Kum-Jug'). I will definitely be back, and maybe next time I will "hit the Vape on 260°C".
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Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
10/31/2008
My friend runs a room here at the Hot Box, and invited me to perform a spot here. Not one to ever turn down an opportunity to perform, I figured this'd be a great place to try out some new material. I knew that this was a place that let you light up and enjoy the smoke of the weed, so this'd be the first opportunity that I had to see what doing comedy in front of the stoned would be like.
The Hot Box Café is found in the back of the pot-paraphernalia shop Roach-O-Rama (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), and has booths that run the length of the café. The décor is, well, pretty much what you'd expect from a place that lets you smoke weed. Pretty eclectic, but yet fairly understated all things considered. The back patio is enclosed and quiet, making it a pretty nice place to sit back and roll up. The menu at the café is, surprise surprise, snack-based. Some sandwiches are available, but they cater more to the munchies crowd than offering a full-blown meal. Not necessarily that big of a deal for me, but if you're so inclined, go to the hot box and have a seat and a snack...preferably around 4:20.
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