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 1. Lit Espresso Bar

810 College Street
Toronto, ON M6G 1C9
(416) 519-1884

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/5/2011

Rented LIT out as an event space for a party and it was a great success.

Reasonable price, staff that were great with my guests, a very capable kitchen area for prep, a huge punch dispenser, clean bathrooms, saucy mood-lighting and atmosphere. The…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/28/2010

    Did you know that BlogTO rated the paninis here the third best in the city? AND ITS NOT EVEN A… Read more »

 2. Lit Espresso Bar - CLOSED

639 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B5
(416) 538-9700

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

5.0 star rating
  12/3/2010 ROTD 3/2/2011 First to Review

Dropped into the new @litespressobar today on its first official day open. It's a cool idea- a simple coffee bar inside the famous Burroughs building for quick drinks to go. It's actually right in the Design Republic store- two floors of fancy…More »

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 3. Coffee Time

832 College St
Toronto, ON M6J 3A6
(416) 532-9009

Categories: Doughnuts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Italy, Bickford Park

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/5/2011

I love the BREKWICH. Every big night drinking results in me sobering in here post shower early the next morning.

It's a croissant style bun with egg patty and some meat (sausage is my favourite). I ask them to put some sriracha sauce to spice it up.…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    11/21/2010 First to Review

    It's Coffee Time!

    Some people think this is a bad corner because there is the 24hr coffee time… Read more »

 4. Sam James Coffee Bar

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Palmerston, Bickford Park

3.0 star rating
  6/22/2010

Good spot. Excellent quality old school coffee drinks.

Hard to beat the lattes... and at 3.25, it's a steal.

Caveats: cash only + tiny space.

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 5. Little Nicky's Coffee

375 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2A5
(416) 260-0500

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2011

Great cafe filled with decent people. It's small, so don't necessarily anticipate camping out for hours to work...people do that, but those seats are rare commodities. The donuts are fresh and warm, we like those. Also, it's sort of fun to sit down…More »

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 6. Roncy's Bean

385 Roncesvalles Ave
Toronto, ON M6R 2N1

Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: High Park, Roncesvalles

2.0 star rating
  1/5/2012

The old Second Cup location, I think. It's still got that feel on the inside, much less like the new indie-coffee shops in the city (woody, long counters, and reallllly cool barristas). Americano was 2$ flat and fairly bland (using a roaster from…More »

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 7. Zaza Espresso Bar

75 Yorkville Ave
Toronto, ON M5R 1B8
(416) 823-4719

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  10/24/2011

It's a coffee bar, that's for sure. If you're in Yorkville, this is a fun place to stop - and the people working sometimes speak Italian which makes it seem more authentic. A lot of MILFs around here drinking non-fat lattes. Espresso has been good…More »

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 8. Woodlot Bakery & Restaurant

293 Palmerston Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2J3
(647) 342-6307

Categories: Canadian (New), Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston

5.0 star rating
  11/11/2010 ROTD 11/30/2010 First to Review

Woodlot opened this weekend, and I had heard good things.

Most restaurants aren't ready / up to snuff in the first few weeks, let alone the first few days. Three of my most finely refined food lovers and I all left overly stuffed and totally…More »

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 9. Reba's Cafe

3289 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6P 2A5
(416) 626-7372

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Junction

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2011

What a cute and friendly place. It's run by a couple, named after a dog, and serves healthy food. Felt like I was eating at someone's home. Had a breakfast without meat - which normally would make me pull a wtf - but was lovely. Felt great after…More »

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 10. McDonald's

710 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON M6C 1B3
(416) 656-1702

Category: Fast Food

2.0 star rating
  9/17/2010

This place has a parking lot, so that's good. But the owner has changed the menu and forced employees to refuse making double cheeseburgers like a Mac. Franchisee fail.

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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
  7/27/2010

THEY HAD GREG'S ICE CREAM. http://www.yelp.ca/biz...

YOU CAN GO EAT IT IN THE PARK.

JUST GET A SMALL ($3.75 - TWO SCOOPS).

GREAT!

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 12. Cafe Novo

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

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: High Park

3.0 star rating
  8/20/2010

I'm writing this from Cafe Novo's free wifi, sitting on their bar which looks over High Park. It's quite a lovely view, although this seat isn't very comfortable.

I'm drinking an Americano Misto, which is maybe a little too watery, but tastes good. I…More »

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 13. Stoney's Bread Company

323 Kerr St
Oakville, ON L6K 3B6
(905) 849-3627

Categories: Italian, Sandwiches

5.0 star rating
  7/6/2010

Fucking love this place. And its not just for the Oakville MILFs that hang out for brunch.

I'll drive down here for the sandwiches any day of the week.

as @Kat F says- sandwiches aren't the only things on the menu- Stoney's has a super popular brunch…More »

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 14. Krispy Kreme

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

Category: Doughnuts

3.0 star rating
  11/17/2010 First to Review

Small space right across from Central Tech high school - good spot for making sure the youth of Toronto will have higher than necessary caloric counts during school.

Coffee was OK and on special for 99 cents. I was recommended the glazed krispy kreme…More »

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 15. DAVIDsTEA

2285 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M6S 1P1
(416) 769-9991

Category: Tea Rooms

Neighbourhood: Swansea

3.0 star rating
  11/3/2010

There's a lot of tea here. They really like when you smell the tea. I just wanted a cup of tea, so all this mincing around with smelling tea wasn't my cup of, ksjdals. ok. it's alright. Very nice inside. White and clean.

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 16. Nadège Patisserie

780 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G2
(416) 368-2009

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  4/8/2011

This place looks like it was designed by someone who's obsessed with 2001: A Space Odyssey

Totally sterile, totally clean - the only elements of color in the room come from the tiny macaroons behind the glass.

It's a pricey joint, but it's right beside…More »

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 17. John Steinberg and Associates

585 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1M1
(416) 506-0268

Category: Hair Salons

4.0 star rating
  6/21/2010

Yay! I'm a fan.

It's sort of expensive since I'm a dude (52+ tip).

I go for Anelise- she's so friendly and funny. So really, this review is for her, not the hair salon. I think she charges less than most of the stylists in there.

Last time I was…More »

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 18. The Stockyards

699 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON M6C 1B2
(416) 658-9666

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Barbeque, Southern

Neighbourhood: Wychwood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/27/2011

They're back to their winning ways.

After giving a 1 star review and emailing them about my experience with not making easy alterations to the menu - I was disappointed I never heard back.

Upon a recent visit with a friend, I tested them and asked for…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    12/3/2010

    OK I went back. Staff was friendly this time and didn't have a chance to show a lack of common sense… Read more »

 19. Cupps Cafe

622 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1B4
(416) 536-1633

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park

2.0 star rating
  2/27/2011

I agree with Mich A.

This place must stay open because of the mini professional center it is part of...did you KNOW that Joe Pantalone has an office here?

The clinetele is the depressing part of this spot. A lot of very sad eldery/poor/mental illness…More »

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 20. Joe

514 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024
USA
(212) 875-0100

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Upper West Side

4.0 star rating
  10/24/2010

Wicked espresso. Super crowded (thanks, Yelp). Small space- so tip: as soon as you order, go line up where they hand out the drinks....I sat back and then had to elbow my way to the front to get my misto. OH. The jelly donut. It was square with a…More »

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