This coffee shop makes efficient use of a small space, with plentiful seating (some at tables and…read morecouches, and most at small counters lining the walls) and a cute outdoor patio area with picnic tables at the back. Skylights are also a nice touch and make the space feel more airy. There's a good selection of pastries and cookies available, and I'd highly recommend the ginger brew coffee! As a heads up, they don't have wifi - but this is a good spot for doing offline work (some counters are too small for a laptop but would work for a book) or having coffee and talking.

Ordered: 8oz Iced Mint Brew Latte (~$6 CAD)…read more Aya's take: I've heard good things about HotBlack Coffee and decided to try it while we were in the area. My eyes immediately gravitated to the Iced Mint Brew Latte. It sounded like a Mint Mojito from Philz Coffee (iykyk) and I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, it was such a let down! First of all, it looked & tasted watery. It didn't have that creamy texture you would expect from a latte. Second, I asked the barista if they use cold brew or espresso and was told they can do either. I requested espresso but I don't know if they gave me that or if it was just made wrong. It was bitter with hints of mint but even that wasn't pleasant. If I ever come back, I'd probably just stick to a regular iced latte.

I was looking for a cafe while in the area and had never tried 10 Dean before even though I had…read moreheard about them so wanted to give this place a try. I overlooked the fact that this was inside an apartment building and went in on a Sunday evening so they barely had any empty seats... a nice group hurried and left so we could grab a table. We ordered the ube coffee, strawberry matcha latte and a mocktail which I don't remember the name of. We also got a choco chip cookie which was the best I've ever had. I don't think it was a cookie it was probably something different but it tasted so yum! The drinks were also really good and I liked how pretty the straws looked lol, very aesthetic. Oh and we also ordered a spinach and artichoke pastry which was very well done as well!

I came to this small cafe, which is in the lobby of a condo, to work and wait for my friend getting…read moreoff. It has free wifi and also enough seats for a neighbourhood cafe like this. I didn't notice if they have power outlets. If they have, then it's a good place to work or study. The only problem is that their chairs weren't ergonomic, so I needed to stand up and walk around to ease the pain in my back Although I don't live in that area, I found that there were many regular customers coming into this small cafe. I found the baristas often recognized people and knew their favourite cafe, or had some small talk. Therefore, I think it's a better cafe than Starbucks, lol

We were in the Ossington area to grab lunch, but first I wanted to find some cool coffee place I'd…read morenever tried before. Forget Me Not seemed quite promising, so we popped in and I began perusing the menu. I knew I wanted some cold, so I was immediately drawn to the Vanilla Dream Cold Brew ("cold brew brewed for 12 hours topped with house-made vanilla sweet cream"). It's delicious. The rich coffee and that vanilla sweet cream balance each other out perfectly. It's a refreshing, satisfying concoction that reminded me a little of the similar drinks I just quaffed at Disneyland. The fine folks at Forget Me Not Coffee obviously know exactly what they're doing. I'll be returning very soon, that's for sure.

Forget Me Not is a Korean coffee shop along the Ossington Strip. This is actually their second…read morelocation in the city where they offer your classic espresso based drinks as well as specialty drinks. They also have pastries that you're able to grab as well while grabbing a drink. This particular location is not accessible as there are some steps you need navigate in order to reach the entrance. However, the small patio at the back of the cafe is the perfect space to spend some time when the weather is warmer. Having been to Forget Me Not several times, their espresso based drinks are always great. However, I tried their banana bread matcha latte last year when it went viral and it wasn't bad. This year, they have their banana bread latte series again but they now have a banana bread hojicha latte. Being a huge fan of hojicha, I had the banana bread hojicha latte recently at Forget Me Not and it tasted pretty great! Price wise, it is on the more expensive side. Service wise, the staff at this coffee shop are always friendly and service is efficient where drinks are made at a reasonable time. Overall, a solid spot for coffee along the Ossington Strip! Definitely love the small patio they have at the back, the perfect place to escape to during the warmer months.

Stopped into today for a treat with my partner who was visiting from France. Rooster gives that…read moreauthentic Toronto coffee shop vibe. My partner got a cappuccino (said he like it way better than Second Cup), and I got a medium roast coffee - delicious! We also got the sea salt chocolate chip cookie - mmm. Our barista was very lovely!

Roosters is one of my favourite coffee chains in Toronto - but this location ain't it. It sucks…read morethat it's so close to home too, because I thought I'd be here everyday but I've been even leaning more towards starbucks than this. The coffee is actually good - the lattes, americanos etc. The honey ginger latte is honestly amazing, it's been a fave of mine for almost 10 years now, when I first had it at the bloor/sherbourne location. I'll say their drinks are always consistent. The interior is also very homey, love the vibe and decor of this place, especially the comfy couch in the back. It''s a cute place for a sip! The staff here are just so dry, it ruins the coffee experience for me. They're just so 'gen z staff' coded with their empty stares, no expression and like buying a coffee and supporting the biz is bothering them or taking up their time. Those tiktoks that make fun of niche coffee baristas giggling amongst themselves and then instantly turning to the counter with zero warmth - that is this place to a tee. I think out of all the times I've been here, there's been one nice staff (the asian girl) and everyone else has just been so uninviting. From the cashier experience all the way to waiting for your drink, you feel uncomfortable and like you're begging for a favour even though YOU'RE PAYING AND THE MACHINE IS gOiNg tO aSk YoU a FeW qUeStIoNs! and trust me, tip or no tip, that has not changed the attitude of the staff. If you look up the negative reviews on google, you'll see exactly who is the rudest and l o l, the way I'm talking about the exact same people. Anyways... do better, please.

A new cafe that opened up in the Junction that is all the vibes, sells creative ceramics, and also…read morehas food. The vibes here are 5/5 Drinks were 3/5 Food was 1/5 Service 4/5 The space is small and cozy with a long table at the back of their cafe for dining. Opted for their banana cream matcha that was too strong in cinnamon flavour, and had a gritty base which I didn't enjoy at all. Minimal to no banana flavouring imo. The earl grey matcha was really sweet with more earl grey flavour than matcha. Food was definitely not their strong suit as expected. They only have four food items on their menu, which is nice that they even serve food, but taste wise could use some work. Washrooms are outside of their unit in the building and you'd need a key to access. Overall, it was a nice experience still to enjoy the cafe but wouldn't set my expectations too high.

This is kind of a hidden spot. The sign just said Coffee outside so might be easily missed. Their…read moreinside is filled with tons of cool ceramics, gallery, arts stuffs that really sparked my interest. Their strawberry matcha latte is great, the matcha is smooth, without being bitter, though it's not very creamy but still good enough. The strawberry purée accompanying the matcha is well- balanced. I like that it still has that strawberry bits rather that gives you texture while drinking. Sometimes it might get stuck in the straw but I don't mind it too much. It's a quite authentic matcha in the area so that you don't have to drive downtown/Chinatown. Their latte is great too. Might be a bit pricey but not too bad, given that their matcha is ceremonial grade and they sell their matcha powder as well there

This is the third Neo location I've visited. It's smaller than the Bay and King West spots, but has…read morea cozy vibe. I'm still not a fan of their small tables, though. I ordered a cappuccino and a hot hojicha latte--both were excellent!

THE BIG: Asian pastry/coffee/tea shop right off of frederick street. It seems small from the front,…read morebut it stretches all the way back with seating. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I didn't have any coffee and was about to catch my flight in a couple of hours. I didn't want the generic tim hortons or balzac's coffee and fortunately Neo Coffee Bar popped up. What intrigued me was the asian coffee bar experience. I think it just refers to the matcha inspired baked goods, which were delicious in their own way. I got a large coffee and a matcha cream puff to boot. The coffee was standard good however the cream puff was REALLY good. Cream was light and airy with a hint of matcha and the puff pastry wasn't stale. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall for a coffee and a pastry, the out of pocket was around $8. I enjoyed the cream puff alot which would alone make me come back.

I had to frantically find a coffee shop in the area and came across this spot on Yonge and…read moreWellesley that used to be a Starbucks. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting it was quiet enough to take a meeting, yet spacious enough to spread out your work along the counter. Plus, they have Wi-Fi, which is a huge bonus since so many Toronto coffee shops don't anymore. The service was quick, and the coffee was strong and flavorful. I wasn't sure what to order, so the barista kindly made a recommendation pretty sure it was a maple iced latte and it was delicious! I was chatting too much to confirm what exactly it was, but whatever it was, I'd definitely get it again. Overall, this place is a must-visit. Great vibes, great coffee, and they're generous with the drink (light on the ice without even asking!). 5/5 highly recommend!

I was looking for a coffee shop in the area that looked more local than the chains that were…read moreavailable. I had never heard of this place so swung by bright and early in the morning. It was pretty empty at the time but it was also -15 out at 8am. The place is bright and spacious with seating available. I could see people working here during the day if they wanted. They have quite a bit of baked items and a bunch of coffee and latte options as well as tea. I ordered a coffee to go as I wasn't hungry at the time. Staff were fast and friendly. They have milk and alternatives. I took a sip and the coffee wasn't really that great. I'd say it's OK but reminds me of some of the other chains. It's a decent spot to drop in to grab something to go but I'll keep looking for a different place in the area.

I have been here before and tried the lavender latte but this time I went there for a flat white…read moreand a almond croissant. God oh god, that cream filling inside the croissant was not expected. The croissant itself was sooooo crunchy and can see the layers through but that cream was a sweet surprise. I can't describe anymore that you should go try yourselves. The seating of the cafe is a bit darker inside but then it's probably very inside and no natural light coming thru - should be expected. Otherwise they have a seating (bar style) at the front to soak in the sun on sunny days and have a good read if you are a book worm. The customer service seemed ok, not so impressive. But meh who cares when the coffee and baked goods are this good!

The brick walls, bike on the wall, old school but classy ceiling tiles, original hardwood flooring…read morethrough most of this place makes it a cozy atmosphere for great conversation or working on your laptop. The place is spacious. With a mini assortment of baked goods -- croissants, scones, muffins, danishes -- you can grab something sweet to compliment your Americano, cappuccino, Cortado. At $2.75~ for the largest coffee, this place is affordable and trendy in Toronto'a Koreatown. Stop by with a good book or type out a yelp review and enjoy this comfortable coffee shop. My cortado and almond croissant cost just over $7.