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1. The Green Grind
Toronto, ON M6G 1A9
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park
I didn't always like this place. The first time I went, I was a grump & thought it was minimalistic & overpriced.
Now? I love it. Forgive me, Green Grind - I was used to the cluttered kitsch of Kensington.
Taking sanctuary at any of the great…More »
2. The Good Neighbour Espresso Bar
A good friend moved up to the Junction recently & this has quickly become a new favorite. The space is very welcoming - with huge windows spanning the front & a cozy wooden interior. The service has always been friendly - I got a bird drawn in my…More »
3. Rooster Coffee House
I love how friendly the staff is here. They're just generally good natured, it seems. There is humming, singing under their breath - the occasional volume-raising of a favorite song (this time it was Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes - Home) - &…More »
4. Lit Espresso Bar
Toronto, ON M6R 2L6
(416) 538-9700
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: High Park, Roncesvalles
I like this place. I find the baristas consistently friendly & while it can get a little crowded at times (okay, okay - it's only the SUV strollers than really roll over my toes...) I've never had much trouble grabbing a seat. Also - their baked…More »
5. Crema Coffee Co.
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z9
(416) 767-3131
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: The Junction
Look, I like Crema. & you like Crema. I don't even know why I'm discussing this. Maybe because we all like it so much, it can get a little crowded & overbearing at times.
6. Cafe Novo
Toronto, ON M6P 3K9
(647) 350-3538
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes
Neighbourhood: High Park
Super cute decor. Incredibly awesome looking coffee devices (Can't you tell that is the expert in me speaking?)
The barista was quick to recommend the cheesecake brownie & the cinnamon roll in the Baked Goods department. The brownie = supreme! The…More »
7. Café Pamenar
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
(647) 352-3627
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
When I walked out to the back patio, clutching my chai tea - it was like I entered someone's backyard oasis in Dwell. It was minimalist & green & modern & exactly what I needed that morning. Their community tables actually seemed approachable - &…More »
8. White Squirrel Coffee Shop
Toronto, ON M6J 1G5
(647) 428-4478
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
With a cappuccino to go, we traipse across the street to Trinity Bellwoods Park. White Squirrel's brownies: moist & fudgey. A great place to stop by on your way to a wonderful summery outing.
9. Thor Espresso Bar
Toronto, ON M5V 2P2
(416) 351-8736
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Niagara
The vanilla bean latte (with almond milk) was delicious. & how thrilling for this lactose-intolerant person with a thyroid problem to have almond OR soy milk as an option.
It is so small, it is a better grab & go coffee place (well-suited for the…More »
10. Crafted by Te Aro
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z6
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods
I stopped here with my Indie Coffee Passport to check it out pre-haircut (down the road at Parlour Salon). I had about 45 minutes to kill, ordered a mocha & a ginger cookie & settled in.
Uhm, delicious. My mocha was *delicious*. Props for the cute…More »
11. T.A.N. Coffee
Toronto, ON M6J 1H1
(416) 532-9949
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
Great jazz playing in the background. The barista was quite helpful, guiding us gently through the menu & how many doses of espresso were REALLY necessary. The mocha I had was all right but a little bitter for my personal preference. He gave us…More »
12. Sunny Joe's Cafe
We definitely were on the prowl for a caffeine fix on a sunny but chilly afternoon. Delicious cookie samples while you decide on a beverage. I was a bit surprised to see the lack of seating, but we ordered our drinks & sat on the bar stools facing…More »
13. Quaff Cafe - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(647) 344-8558
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I liked this place because of its calming clients. I couldn't even bring myself to pay for what I saw as overpriced food. Unless you have the dough. & then it looks delicious!
I had a cafe mocha that was pretty decadently delicious & full to the…More »
14. The Sublime Cafe
Toronto, ON M5T 2L4
(416) 732-0431
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
A totally laid-back Kensington cafe experience. This isn't your corporate-rush-line-espresso type of place. Saunter in, flip through some of the vinyl (I don't even have a record player!), order your beverage of choice, & chill a bit.
Yes, whoever…More »
15. Ground Level Cafe
I think I was in a really picky mood. The guy behind the counter was super nice, but our (two) drinks took FOREVER. Once they arrived, I was cautioned that my chai was too hot to drink & my partner's cup overran with foam.
My chai was watery &…More »
16. Mascot
The latest stop on the Indie Coffee Passport tour & also part of our gradual winter exploration of our new 'hood.
There was an abnormally large group of people behind the counter upon arrival. They can't possible employ that many people in the…More »
17. Red Rocket Coffee
Toronto, ON M4J 1M9
(416) 406-0880
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
The end of March approaches & we decided on Leslieville's Red Rocket for a last kick at the can. After some explanations of their "fancy" drink menu (they must get tired of explaining their code names...) we waited at the end of the counter. The…More »
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