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The Roastery Coffee House
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
401 Richmond St WToronto, ON M5V 3A8
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 597-8822
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 6 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for The Roastery Coffee House
10 reviews in English
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Review from Vivek S.
11/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
This airy brick-and-beam café is located in the base of the 401 Richmond building at Richmond and Spadina. It's a large space with lots of tables and (actually comfortable) chairs. There are even a few club chairs in the back around a short coffee table.
This seems like the go-to place for anyone who works in the building or nearby. In addition to coffee and tea, they have sandwiches, pastries, cold drinks, fresh juice and other snacks. I ordered a chai latte on my visit and damn, it was actually pretty good. I guess I'm surprised because I've been underwhelmed at their sister store in Liberty Village.
For the mobile commuter: I noticed quite a few outlets here. They claimed to have free Wi-Fi, but it might not have been working on the afternoon of my visit.
I shall return.
Obligatory Title Pun: I propose a ROAST.
Menu Readability: Really poor handwriting on a series of chalkboards.
Need to mention: It's a bit drafty in here. I dunno, I felt like mentioning that.
What this place teaches me about myself: Cold is my enemy. -
Review from waeza s.
Toronto, ON
7/12/2011
I work in the building and go to the roastery sometimes in the morning and during my afternoon break. I have mixed feelings about this place.
Some of their items are yummy and worth the money, but they have a bad habit of fluctuating the prices at their own convenience. The service depends on who is taking your order.
They recently started making these really tasty cranberry/blueberry brownies in the afternoon. The only problem is they hiked up the price by half within a week and began to serve old stale brownies from days prior with no price adjustment. Now you only get half of what you got before for the +3 dollar price point (sometimes stale)... not good business practice if you ask me.
Their toasted bagel with two slices of cheese for only $2.36 is definitely a good deal though... lets just hope tomorrow I don't get offered an open faced bagel at the same price ; D... -
Review from Anne M.
1/20/2011
I recently started working in the area and have been to the Roastery a few times now. So far, so good! The lattes are good (although a bit strong for my weak tastes) and reasonably priced. They also give a discount when you bring your own mug.
The service has been fine on my visits, although I haven't been in when its super busy.Listed in: Do you like a latte? I do.
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Review from Melissa F.
Toronto, ON
7/27/2009
I 100% love the location and the building. LOVE the building.
BUT the service at this place is horrible. The baristas don't listen to your order and you just settle on whatever they heard and give you because the place is so packed you assume it's just that they are busy and frazzled taht they dont' have time to listen to you.
but I'd rather go to a place where I can get what I order and enjoy the RIGHT order.
Free wifi is a slightly redeeming quality.
But as adorable and "vancouver coffee house" as it is- it still isn't good coffee. -
Review from KL M.
Toronto, ON
7/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
It's more about the setting and the non-Starbucks appeal than anything else, I think. Located in the lovely 401 building, it's a refreshing alternative to the quicky choices we usually go for.
It's true the service isn't great but everything else is and they have quite tasty snacks and an alternative selection of sandwiches and wraps. -
Review from Abby R.
Toronto, ON
5/25/2009
This place is adorable, and they have a great selection of foods and baked goods.
But, despite working in this building twice a week I rarely frequent the Roastery for two reasons:
1) They don't take debit which can be very annoying at times
2) Their coffee isn't very fresh, so unless you are getting made-to-order types of caffeine, the coffee is meh.
Really cute place, decent food, a bit pricey and the coffee underwhelms. -
Review from Alejandro A.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2008
The Roastery is a staple in the 401 Richmond building. It provides coffee to many people who work in the area looking for something better than the usual office sludge. They also offer a variety of healty sandwiches and salads and cold pastas that you can (and will) enjoy. However, the sandwiches, while great, are exactly the kind of sandwich you can make at home if you take the time to do it. There's nothing special about any of the ingredients.
The place itself is a cozy spot and I've spent many a lunch break here just sitting and reading. I've witnessed all sorts of interactions though: people hanging out, people having company meetings, people having 1 on 1 interviews or business pitches. Seems to be a location for any occasion. -
Review from roberta c.
Toronto, ON
9/19/2008
The Roastery provides an appreciated alternative to the poorly-laid-out Starbucks or hit-or-miss Le Gourmand coffee, but they're more than just a coffee joint. They do tasty and affordable foodstuffs too.
Between the decent coffee, the smiling staff and the healthy lunch choices, this is my number one weekday lunchtime escape when I'm feeling that 9 to 5 rut.
Hello, high ceilings. Hi there, big windows. Obama-bump, free wifi! -
Review from Jennifer L.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 6/8/2009
I miscalculated -- last time I ordered a vegetable and cheese bagel with a chocolate chip cookie, the bill came to $4-something. Regardless, under $5!
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5/31/2009
Good lunch place if you want to eat something cheap and non-fastfoodie but it's "food that's served… Read more »
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Review from Susanne J.
Hope, BC
6/24/2009
I miss this charming little cafe tucked into a corner of the nicely refurbished 401 building. I used to grab lunch here almost everyday, there was enough variety that I wasn't bored coming back time and again. They have great fresh salads, made with chick pea, avocado or pasta (these do rotate), cups of yogurt filled with berries and granola (good for a snack), chow mein noodles, baked goods, and even a bunch of california rolls wrapped and ready to go. Several varieties of tasty coffee too, grab your cup and bring it up to pay.
