Indie Coffee Passport Stops

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Here are the places that I've already been to with my indie coffee passport! I hope you enjoy ( :

 1. Indie Coffee Passport

Toronto, ON

Categories: Local Flavour, Food

5.0 star rating
  9/18/2010 First to Review

So, what exactly is an Indie Coffee Passport?

Being new to the whole downtown coffee scene, I discovered the Indie Coffee Passport as I stumbled upon a new coffee joint. Along the refurbished counter top, were a variety of advertisements with one in…More »

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 2. Cafe Novo

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

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: High Park

4.0 star rating
  9/11/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T  S T O P (#1)
Drink: Large Mocha

Atmoshphere: Laid-back, spacious with nice staff and a plentiful amount of tables, as well as free wi-fi!

Verdict: Good.Their mocha was good, but I am not exactly a coffee expert, although I…More »

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 3. Crema Coffee Co.

3079 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z9
(416) 767-3131

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Junction

3.0 star rating
  9/13/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T  S T O P (#2)

Drink: Mocha (One size)

Atmosphere: Another simple-looking coffee shop. Reminds me of Sweet Flour Bake shop with its' brown colouring and contemporary design. There were a lot of people today, because of the…More »

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 4. The One in the Only

966 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4J 1L9
(416) 463-3249

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Danforth

3.0 star rating
  Update - 11/24/2010

I had a Soy Chai Latte here and it was probably one of the worst ones I have ever tasted. It was on the brink of being cold 'cause there was way too much milk and not enough chai at all.

The latte on the other hand was super strong but that's because…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/13/2010

    C O F F E E  P A S S P O R T  S TO P (#3)
    Drink:   Beautiful Foolishness: White tea (Pai Mu Tan) with… Read more »

 5. Bisogno Espresso Bar

61 Sherbourne St
Toronto, ON M5A 2P8
(416) 301-7633

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Corktown

5.0 star rating
  9/14/2010 ROTD 3/24/2011

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T  S T O P  (#4)
Drink: Soy Chai Latte & Espresso

Atmosphere:   Walked in and took a look the chalkboard menu on the side. I read nutellacino and immediately thought "this is my kinda spot''. I ended up choosing a chai…More »

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 6. F Coffee

641 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1G4
(416) 463-0500

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  9/17/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T  S T O P (#5)
Drink(s): London Fog/Mocha
Food: Chocolate Chip Cookie + Small Veggie Chili w/ bagel

Atmosphere: Small cozy place with a western touch for me. (I think it's the floors) The tables are big and line up by the…More »

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 7. Te Aro

983 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1K2
(416) 465-2006

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  9/19/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P (#6) Special Edition!

Coffee Shop Test: Te Aro

1. Describe the atmosphere in 3 words. (3)
Answer: Chill, Relaxing, Spacious

2. Tell us your drink and describe it in less than 10 words. (3)
Answer: Soy Chai Latte -…More »

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 8. Café 260

260 Richmond St E
Toronto, ON M5A 1P4
(416) 368-9222

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Corktown

3.0 star rating
  9/22/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P (#7)
Drink: Large White Chocolate Latte
Food: White chocolate chip cookie

Atmosphere: This place is small. To me, it feels like a coffee shop that was set up in a cave. Is that a good thing? It would be great for…More »

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 9. Red Rocket Coffee

154 Wellesley Street
Toronto, ON M7A 1A5
(416) 640-1355

Category: Coffee & Tea

3.0 star rating
  9/24/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T  S T O P  (#8)
Drink: Medium Mocha

Atmosphere: Just a heads up, they only allow medium when using the coffee passport, but medium was pretty much a venti size at Starbucks! Which is also what it reminded me of. Starbucks.…More »

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 10. Merchants of Green Coffee

2 Matilda St
Toronto, ON M4M 1L9
(416) 778-6600

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  9/25/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P (#9)
Drink: Coffee from Africa (Ethiopia)

Atmosphere: Secluded. Welcoming. Spacious. Friendly. Honestly, this place felt like a small vacation. It was so pleasant... this is -the- perfect spot for the summer…More »

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 11. Green Beanery

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Palmerston, Seaton Village

4.0 star rating
  9/29/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#10)
Drink: Mocha (one size)

Atmosphere: On one half of the place it feels like a coffee section in Sears and on the other half, it's the actual cafe with lots of tables. Felt modern and futuristic because of…More »

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 12. Moonbean Coffee

30 St Andrew St
Toronto, ON M5T 1K6
(416) 595-0327

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

3.0 star rating
  9/29/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#11)
Drink: Large Soy Jasmine Latte

Atmosphere:   Oh man, the menu is overwhelming! It's directly above the counter and it's HUGE with everything written with chalk. Took me a good 2 minutes to decide with my…More »

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 13. Red Rocket Coffee

1364 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON M4J 1M9
(416) 406-0880

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Danforth

3.0 star rating
  10/3/2010

C O F F E E  P A S S P O R T  S T O P  (#12)
Drink: London Fog

Atmosphere:   Small and cozy. Cramped with tables and chairs. It's located a bit "underground" so there isn't much sunlight, BUT with the light they lack inside, they make up with the big…More »

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 14. Manic Coffee

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  10/3/2010 ROTD 10/19/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#13) dun dun dun.... get it?
Drink: Soy Chai Latte

Atmosphere: Modern chic little cafe with lots of seating. I find it funny because I remember walking past this place a few times before and probably wouldn't…More »

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 15. Ground Level Cafe

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

3.0 star rating
  10/4/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#14)
Drink: Soy Chai Latte

Atmosphere:    This place is awkwardly big. By awkward I mean when you walk in there's a huge empty space in the middle with all the chairs and tables pushed to the right side. They…More »

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 16. I Deal Coffee

84 Nassau St
Toronto, ON M5T 1M5
(416) 364-7700

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

1.0 star rating
  10/4/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#15)
Drink: Soy Chai Latte

Atmosphere:    This place looks like someone spontaneously wanted to open a coffee shop and had absolutely no money so they resorted to using people's old tattered furniture found on…More »

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 17. The Tampered Press

256 Crawford Street
Toronto, ON M6J 2V8
(416) 534-9739

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  10/9/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P (#16)
Drink: Large Mocha

Atmosphere:    Feels like an inverted house that you'd find on a prairie in the middle of Alberta. Everything about this place is just very warm and welcoming. If you're feeling lazy,…More »

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 18. Rooster Coffee House

479 Broadview Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 2N4
(416) 995-1530

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/12/2010

Drink:  Miami Haze  

I read about this on Toronto Life and holy moly macaroni was it sensational. If I were to make up a story as to how this was discovered it would be one day barbie grew a brain and suddenly decided to become an aspiring…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    10/9/2010

    C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#17)
    Drink: Soy Green tea latte

    Atmosphere:   The view is… Read more »

 19. 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
  10/13/2010 ROTD 1/7/2011

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#18)
Drink: Large Soy Chai Latte

Atmosphere:     B r * g h t!  BIG. simple. and  L     o     n    g
This place has lots of room and the staff is very kind with a HUGE selection of baked goods. I entered and…More »

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 20. Linuxcaffe

326 Harbord St
Toronto, ON M6G 1H1
(416) 534-2116

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Bickford Park

2.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#19)
Drink: Ginseng Latte

Atmosphere:
Reminds me of a cross between:
(Rooster Coffee House)   'cause of the location which is ALMOST facing a park, Bickford Park to be exact, but nonetheless in a remote…More »

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 21. I Deal Coffee

162 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7
(416) 534-7700

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P (#20)
Drink: Large Mocha

Atmosphere:    Almost entirely opposite of it's sister location on Nassau st. First of all this place has actual matching furniture that is neatly placed in the shop. Plus you could…More »

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 22. The Green Grind

567 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1A9

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park

3.0 star rating
  10/19/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T  S T O P  (#21)
Drink: Large Hazelnut Latte

Atmosphere:        This place can be easily missed if you're not careful. A huge wall stands tall infront of the entrance, but it has their logo. (maybe, i'm just blind..)

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 23. Mascot

1267 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K 1L5
(416) 533-2888

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

3.0 star rating
  10/20/2010 ROTD 6/11/2011

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#22)
Drink: Latte

Atmosphere:      v y t h n g    s    r l y     s      p     c      d     o u t     n  d    
l d  -  f s h n d.  

(Tell me if you got that)

I swear I hallucinated Gatsby using the men's washroom…More »

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 24. Crafted by Te Aro

135 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z6

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods

2.0 star rating
  10/22/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T   S T O P  (#23)
Drink: London Fog

Atmosphere:     This is literally a smaller version of Quaff cafe. But INSTEAD of it being BIG. simple.  l    o   n    g   it's   small. simple. short. They provide free wi-fi with no…More »

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 25. 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
  10/26/2010

C O F F E E   P A S S P O R T  F I N A L   S T O P  (#24)    
Drink: Vanilla Cream Latte

Atmosphere:     It feels like a Starbucks here. The girl behind the counter saw my passport and was suprised saying she's never seen a complete one, ha. She was…More »

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