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1. The Green Grind
Toronto, ON M6G 1A9
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park
I came here on Vivek's recommendation. What a find!
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If it's one thing I can't get enough of when I'm trying to get my internet on --err wait, that sounds dirty; let's say get some writing done--- it's natural light (again, get your head out of…More »
2. Sense Appeal Coffee Roasters
Toronto, ON M5V 2J6
(416) 907-8524
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Yay! This is my 100th review and my favourite coffee shop! (Tied with The Rooster). I saved it for this one.
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Bustling. If you walk by, you won't notice it (the sign helps) but inside it's like this coffee crack den that only insiders know about…More »
3. Rooster Coffee House
One of my favourite, if not my favourite, coffee place in the city. The quality is great, the staff friendly and the clientele fun too.
It is as close to a second living room as you will get. The way Shawn and Dave have decorated this place truly…More »
4. Tequila Bookworm
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 504-2334
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bars,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
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Tequila Bookworm....sigh...there is so much to say about the Worm. It has a lot of history and has had about three reincarnations. Its current state I think is one of identity crisis as some have pointed out. Here's the history: was a great,…More »
5. Riverdale Perk Cafe
Toronto, ON M4K 3C4
(416) 462-3538
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
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Not to be confused with Central Perk from famed hit show, Friends (whaa whaa), this Perk does feel like it could be transplanted from a TV show if it were set in Brooklyn. But the Riverdale nabe is lucky to call it their own.
Service isn't…More »
6. Thor Espresso Bar
Toronto, ON M5V 2P2
(416) 351-8736
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Niagara
The pastries here are top notch! They now serve Alfajores and they're home made. Yum! They taste lemony and sweet. But the cookie is superb and crumbly as it should be. Can't wait to see what else they come up with.
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1/7/2012
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Thor was kind of a revelation to me and I found out about it through the Finnish Tourism Board… Read more »
7. Jedd's Frozen Custard
Toronto, ON M4P 2H5
(647) 349-2121
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton
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Ok. Love! What a great alternative to meet someone here than for "coffee" where you end up smelling like a bag of roasted beans. There's cute little chairs you can swing around in and large windows to view passerby. The rest is a typical cafe…More »
8. Patachou Patisserie
Toronto, ON M4W 2L6
(416) 927-1105
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If you want a slice of Paris, this is the place to go. I'm not even joking when I say a few of the patrons here were speaking French. It's a great little patisserie and the perfect place to bring your mom or a girlfriend for lunch. I was here…More »
9. Aroma Espresso Bar
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Located in the heart of the Annex, Aroma is packed mainly with students; that said I've seen many a freelancer or old folk on their lap top here. Good luck getting an outlet or some decent lighting, however. I will have to give the award for…More »
10. Teatree Cafe and Eatery
Toronto, ON M4J 1L8
(416) 901-9089
Categories:
Gluten-Free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown
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This tea shop at Jones and Danforth is very unassuming, hence why there was one other girl in the joint that day. The staff are friendly yet not very informative. They have a bar near the window and lots of tables and chairs. That said, it's a…More »
11. La Merceria
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You know how you read design magazines or go onto Design Sponge and think "Yeah, I wish my place looked like that?" And then you think "Well, I'm too lazy to make my couch out of church pews and I can't afford Brian Gluckstein's taste?" You can…More »
12. Tsaa Tea Shop
Toronto, ON M4K 1P3
(647) 347-8720
Category:
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown
I am a bit reluctant to write about Tsaa because I don't want others to find out about it because it's "my" place but it's a really great shop and I want it to stick around.
I've been a regular since it opened and the staff are great. They know you…More »
13. Chococrêpe
Toronto, ON M6J 1E4
(416) 855-5601
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
Is it just me or if you want to get a quick fix all there is around Queen and Bathurst is poutine, a pizza pizza, Ghandi's and high priced restaurants? (416 is the exception but it's more of a snack and less of a meal plus constantly packed). I was…More »
Recently updated lists from Natalie T.
Patio Lanterns (12)Patio side in the city. |
Libations (42)Where to get a good stiff...drink. |
King West and environs (13)King and Spadina area to Bathurst and Wellington area. Includes Spadina, Adelaide et al. |
Hipster Havens (27)pretty self explanatory. Look for lots of Plaid and disheveled hair but good eats and drinks. |
Junction (1)Use your conjunctions in what is the weirdest-to-get-to neighbourhood I've found in the city. But it's a gem! |
Annex (5)St. George to Bathurst on Bloor and north to Davenport/Dupont. |
Last Chance for Romance (22)From First Date to Save the Date, where to take your sweetie. |
Mexicana (12)Mexican food. I'm a fan. |
All Time Favourites (14)The Near.Afar. approved all time faves in terms of service and quality. Places that get my service time and again. |
Dive Bars (8)Let's jump off that board, shall we? |
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East York, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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