Coffee Adventures in Toronto

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It`s time to see what Toronto has to offer this ex-Vancouverite! Do you love coffee as much as I do? Do you want it all - in a cup! This is a list of the places I have tried and trust me, I speak my mind when it comes to the dark brew!

 1. Capital Espresso

1349 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K 2S1

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2010 First to Review

On my way home a couple weeks ago, this space appeared.  I thought to myself , ``How did I not notice this before?``   I really wanted to go in!

The space itself is filled with hipsters and folks with tattoos then well, people like me.…More »

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 2. Sam James Coffee Bar

297 Harbord St
Toronto, ON M6G 1G7
(647) 341-2572

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Palmerston, Bickford Park

5.0 star rating
  3/25/2011

4.5 stars for me.

This small space houses one giant coffee punch!

It`s one of those rare times where I can say all the buzz about a place is true. i admit, i came in with an air of reluctance.  

My favourite way to test a place is,  how good the old cup…More »

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 3. Manic Coffee

426 College St
Toronto, ON M5T 1T3
(416) 966-3888

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  6/24/2010

Oh, wow!
This was a great coffee experience!
Upon deciding to move here, I was told of Toronto`s coffee culture.  I feared for the worst.  I had read online the comparison between Vancouver and the Tdot and frankly, I was worried.

I did some research…More »

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 4. Dark Horse Espresso Bar

684 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J
(647) 352-3512

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  3/25/2011

As a chain of sorts coffee place, this is really good.

There truly is very little that I can add that has not already been said about the coffee.  I will say, if you have a choice, pick this for your walkabouts on queen as opposed to some other ,…More »

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 5. Balzac's Coffee Roastery

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 207-1709

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands

4.0 star rating
  7/11/2010

Just go!
All i have to say is, wow! Excellent coffee and cool atmosphere!
My score is technically 4.5 because i want to only deduct half a point for having no wi-fi.  I had thought it did so that was my only disappointment.

I have to agree with…More »

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 6. Quaff Cafe - CLOSED

668 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(647) 344-8558

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  7/10/2010

This was a great surprise!
The little gingerbread men cookies are a nice surprise! Along with the mini jams you get in hotels or restaurants.

The coffee was full bodied and flavourful without a bitter aftertaste.  The barista asked me how much water i…More »

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 7. Krispy Kreme

215 Harbord St
Toronto, ON M5S 2R5
(647) 351-8911

Category: Doughnuts

3.0 star rating
  12/28/2010

Be warned - this is not a chain that does double double! You must do it yourself! LOL

I have been on Krispy Kreme runs to the first location that popped up in Vancouver! It was crazy to sit with a dozen of those things in a parking lot with a bunch of…More »

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 8. Green Beanery

565 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6
(416) 964-9223

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Palmerston, Seaton Village

3.0 star rating
  9/8/2010

This place begs to be more! It has all the elements and a prime location but the coffee could be more.

Customer service at least my experience was fantastic!  Who knows what will happen the next time around. I fear it from the reviews I have read but…More »

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 9. T.A.N. Coffee

992 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1H1
(416) 532-9949

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  9/8/2010

I spent about ten minutes playing with a few products they were selling.  Coffee cups to go, mugs to go and an interesting coffee maker. I decided  not to buy any of their offerings but I was almost swayed to buy something I didn't need just because…More »

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 10. Le Gourmand

152 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5V
(416) 866-2127

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Desserts

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/14/2010 First to Review

I've had this horrible habit - coffee - morning coffee.  Even if I don't need it.  There is something about going to a cafe or coffee shop in the morning and standing in line with the other addict-eds ( because i am sure I am not alone).

My routine in…More »

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 11. White Squirrel Coffee Shop

907 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G5
(647) 428-4478

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  12/11/2010

With so many places to get coffee, the only giant  pull to go here again is the  ice cream I`ve heard so much about.

The espresso was ok. Something I might have again if I wanted a coffee and had no other place to go along that strip.

True enough it…More »

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 12. Cherry Bomb Coffee

79 Roncesvalles Ave
Toronto, ON M6R 2K6
(416) 516-8212

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles

2.0 star rating
  11/18/2010

On my way to the bank, I stopped in to try their coffee.

Now, I`ve read all the reviews about which coffee I should have tried. Perhaps that would bump it up to a three.

This place has some stiff competition from a few faves on my list Manic Coffee,…More »

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 13. Ground Level Cafe

1496 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K 1M4
(647) 342-3947

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

1.0 star rating
  12/11/2010

Holy crap! Could this space be any bigger and more empty?

Seriously, this place is nutty?  Is the strategy for making people take the coffees to go to remove most of the tables?  

I had an ok cup of coffee.  The barista obviously was having a slow day…More »

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