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The Holy Bean | Best cafes in the city
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1. Rockabilly Rock
I popped into one of my favourite cafés the other day and noticed the few changes Louie made since my last visit.
For starters, there's more seating thanks to the patio. While it may feel cramped inside the café, it's much more comfortable to sit…More »
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12/4/2009 First to Review
What do Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and leopard print have in common? They have been enshrined in the… Read more »
2. The Tampered Press
Toronto, ON M6J 2V8
(416) 534-9739
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods
My first visit here was the last stop of the coffee crawl that happened a few months back. I've returned a few times since, craving the quiet, home-like atmosphere and their fresh pear-ginger juice.
It doesn't seem like much from the outside, the…More »
3. Wagamama Pastries & Cafe
Toronto, ON M5V 1N6
(416) 603-0369
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Niagara
This neighbourhood cafe is a welcome addition to the plethora of mega-chained coffee shops in the area. It's also extremely helpful that this little gem is just a few steps from my front door.
Inside the place is cozy with dark wooden chairs and…More »
4. Quaff Cafe - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(647) 344-8558
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
After catching an insider's glimpse and passing by it on several occasions, I had the opportunity to test drive Quaff recently.
As I had mentioned before, the interior is quite large. If you're lucky enough to score a seat near the tall window at the…More »
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9/1/2009 First to Review
Another cafe has opened on the fashionable West Queen West strip.
I had my first glimpse prior to… Read more »
5. Saving Gigi
Toronto, ON M6G 1M4
(416) 531-1538
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Christie Pits, Bickford Park
Who says a sequel can't live up to an original idea? Everyone's loves a comeback. Enter Saving Gigi.
Combine the brains behind the much-loved now defunct cafe nook, Caffe 163, and the ever-popular brunch hotspot, Saving Grace, and you'll get a cozy…More »
6. The Communal Mule - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M6J
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods
I don't come here often but it's a café that I do enjoy visiting from time to time.
It's a lovely café, decorated with salvaged materials and sturdy wood tables. The term "cozy" can be used to describe it. When it's quiet, it's laid back, but when…More »
7. Mascot
#indiecoffeepassport stop #2
Before the Mascot opened, the space was occupied by a t-shirt shop. The exterior was painted in black and neon green. I never set foot inside nor do I know how the store was laid out but the owner(s) of the Mascot did an…More »
8. Merchants of Green Coffee
#indiecoffeepassport #7
After a brief hiatus, I was finally able to use my Indie Coffee Passport again. Thanks for Nicole H.'s recent coffee UYE, our convoy began our caffeinated journey here.
What I like about this café is its location. It's right…More »
9. Aroma Espresso Bar
Toronto, ON M5H
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
The Euro-style café has finally made its way to the financial district. They're a nice addition to the neighbourhood which probably has more coffee shops per square capita in the city. Only open for less than a month, a line-up had formed when I got…More »
10. Ground Level Cafe
After weeks of being sick and avoiding caffeine, I was finally able to use my Indie Coffee Passport and decided to stop in here last weekend.
It's a great space, nice and big with large windows that allows for a lot of light to come in. Yes, there's…More »
11. Thor Espresso Bar
Toronto, ON M5V 2P2
(416) 351-8736
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Niagara
My visits to Thor have been brief but in all, I have found this cafe to be warm, inviting and pleasant. The owner (or co-owner because I believe there are two) is friendly and I always end up chatting with him for a bit. The last time we spoke he…More »
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceNovember 2008
Things I Lovemusic, writing, photography, traveling, singing
My HometownToronto, ON, Canada
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