Coffee. Plain and simple.

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For-here or to-go, here are my go-to's.

 1. Cafe Novo

1986 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6P 3K9
(647) 350-3538

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: High Park

4.0 star rating
  12/14/2010

Cafe Novo is really good at being what it is.

Is it trying to be Manic or Crema? No (and thank freaking god for that). What it is, however, is one of the friendliest cafes I've ever been to, has reliable coffee (though they really should use smaller…More »

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 2. 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

5.0 star rating
  1/7/2011

The five stars here isn't so much a "OH MY GOD THIS PLACE IS SO AMAZING I'M MOVING IN UPSTAIRS" as it is a more subdued "I've never been disappointed, and they do everything that I would expect them to."

They roast on site, and actually do it well,…More »

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 3. The Good Neighbour Espresso Bar

238 Annette St
Toronto, ON M6P 1R1

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Junction

4.0 star rating
  4/16/2011

This is just what.....Annette Street needed?

Great space, great coffee, pretty good baked goods and general atmosphere. Treads the line between the ultra-social and a productivity zone quite well, and the different little areas around the cafe allow…More »

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 4. Dark Horse Espresso

215 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
(416) 979-1200

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/23/2010

Generally, pretty great. The coffee is reliable, the staff are usually unpretentious, and the space is really nice. Just a few cons though:

1) The customers: I find on weekdays, the downstairs is a bit too much of the "Really? Talking while I type…More »

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 5. The Green Grind

567 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1A9

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park

5.0 star rating
  5/15/2010

Its all been said: good coffee and tea, eclectic music, a gorgeous space, and a decent selection of pastries.

And to the reviewer who "had a laugh" about their intentions regarding LEED, this is no joke. LEED has a category for building retrofits.…More »

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 6. Balzac's Coffee Roastery

43 Hanna Ave
Toronto, ON M6K 1X1
(416) 534-7372

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Liberty Village

3.0 star rating
  6/18/2010

As mentioned, this one is nowhere near as spectacular as the Distillery location. On a sunny summer day, it was far too hot inside to sit, and it doesn't really have a hang-out-y sort of feel to it. The patio is nice enough, but only has one or two…More »

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 7. Green Beanery

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Palmerston, Seaton Village

2.0 star rating
  6/17/2010

This is one of those places that I really wanted to like. Good concept, good product mix, good prices, nice space.

Though, like many before have commented, it falls apart with the staff. I honestly believe that they try, but it just doesn't cut it.…More »

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 8. Niche Coffee & Tea Company

626 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1E4
(416) 203-0458

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  6/17/2010

My feelings are mixed. Historically, I've really liked it. Usually awesome coffee, good food, all reasonably priced, and a nice back patio.

Recently, however, I haven't been so convinced. I think I've just hit them on two off days lately, but once,…More »

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 9. Quaff Cafe - CLOSED

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  1/7/2011

There's nothing to make me dislike this place, but also nothing really to make me like it. The place is nice looking, though it feels a bit contrived, service is usually somewhere between apathetic and friendly, and they have a good food selection I…More »

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Location

North York, ON

Yelping Since

May 2010