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1. The Green Grind
Toronto, ON M6G 1A9
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park
I came here on Vivek's recommendation. What a find!
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If it's one thing I can't get enough of when I'm trying to get my internet on --err wait, that sounds dirty; let's say get some writing done--- it's natural light (again, get your head out of…More »
2. Aroma Espresso Bar
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Located in the heart of the Annex, Aroma is packed mainly with students; that said I've seen many a freelancer or old folk on their lap top here. Good luck getting an outlet or some decent lighting, however. I will have to give the award for…More »
3. Voulez Vous Cafe
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With a French name, it has a French vibe. Swirly accoutrements on the doors or the chalkboard; a big rectangular wooden table adorned with a globe(one of the former co-owners was a flight attendant) and newspapers strewn about really feel like…More »
4. Tequila Bookworm
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 504-2334
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bars,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
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Tequila Bookworm....sigh...there is so much to say about the Worm. It has a lot of history and has had about three reincarnations. Its current state I think is one of identity crisis as some have pointed out. Here's the history: was a great,…More »
5. Teatree Cafe and Eatery
Toronto, ON M4J 1L8
(416) 901-9089
Categories:
Gluten-Free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown
VIBE
This tea shop at Jones and Danforth is very unassuming, hence why there was one other girl in the joint that day. The staff are friendly yet not very informative. They have a bar near the window and lots of tables and chairs. That said, it's a…More »
6. Tsaa Tea Shop
Toronto, ON M4K 1P3
(647) 347-8720
Category:
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown
I am a bit reluctant to write about Tsaa because I don't want others to find out about it because it's "my" place but it's a really great shop and I want it to stick around.
I've been a regular since it opened and the staff are great. They know you…More »
7. La Merceria
VIBE
You know how you read design magazines or go onto Design Sponge and think "Yeah, I wish my place looked like that?" And then you think "Well, I'm too lazy to make my couch out of church pews and I can't afford Brian Gluckstein's taste?" You can…More »
8. Rooster Coffee House
One of my favourite, if not my favourite, coffee place in the city. The quality is great, the staff friendly and the clientele fun too.
It is as close to a second living room as you will get. The way Shawn and Dave have decorated this place truly…More »
9. Linuxcaffe
Toronto, ON M6G 1H1
(416) 534-2116
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Bickford Park
My review is not as detailed as Vivek's. He's pretty much got this place down.
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Friendly and practical. Love those comfy chairs by the window where I can get some internetting done. I always manage to get some work done here (or…More »
10. Crafted by Te Aro
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z6
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods
4.5 stars
It's nice to get to a new wi-fi, err, coffee place. Sip Sip.
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Gorge to the gorge. From the garage windows to the reasonably priced photographs of Toronto on the wall to the little alcove in the back, I love it. They have a sweet little…More »
11. Mascot
3.5 stars
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ALL. OF. THAT. SPACE.
They probably decide to put in a rocking horse and odd chairs in one half of the cafe to ward of the laptop brigade but as a customer (and laptopper) this pains me. If you want to make it an art gallery, make it…More »
12. T.A.N. Coffee
Toronto, ON M6J 1H1
(416) 532-9949
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
VIBE
Nothing special here. Everything is a bit bland and the door is open so I'm a bit cold (yes, I'm a grumpy old woman). Staff is nice and a good worker. You may or may not see a homeless man pop in about two or three times while you're here. So…More »
13. Luna Cafe
Toronto, ON M6J 3C6
(416) 588-3374
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Beaconsfield Village
VIBE
I love the wooden tables, the Frida Kahlo-esque mural on the wall and the light shining through the windows. This is a mark of a good cafe. It was drafty inside and the wi-fi was spotty so I left (I had already had lunch at this point). Note:…More »
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East York, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
Things I Love Find Me Inmy blog Near.Afar. (@nearafar)or Sympatico's Luxury for Less Travel Column
My HometownToronto, ON
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