Dropped by over the weekend in the afternoon. There were a…read morefew people ahead of me, but line moved at a fairly decent pace. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful with explaining their drinks to help with suggestions if you're not sure what to order. I ordered a drink from their Creative Labs section of their menu, which was a good mix of Oolong tea, espresso, and milk. They do advise that it is regular milk in case you need to sub it with an alternative. A bit pricy for a drink, but worth once in awhile. If dining in, drinks come out in one of their designed mugs. There's also options to purchase them or other merchandise like shirts and tote bags since they brand themselves as a lifestyle store in addition to being a café.

Location/Service This place is right on University near…read moreUnion Station - just a few minutes of a walk from the station itself. It's easier to spot since it's on the ground floor and with big signage. I was pleasantly surprised with the interior, much bigger than I anticipated and it had a lot of small tables for people to work or chit-chat. The vibe reminds me of those Korean/Japanese cafes in Asia. Staff were friendly and orders were done in a quick time. Food/Drinks I tried their ceremonial match drinks, which is imported straight from Japan. So I can taste that it is strong (and real) matcha. The drinks where you go for matcha or hojicha were both great. They also have small bakery items if you're lucky enough that they're not sold out in time. They also have basque cheescakes which adds a nice touch to complement the drink. Overall, with spacious seating, cozy vibes, and aesthetic merch, you've got your next go-to café spot!

It's our second visit to Toronto and had to visit Michelle's again. It has such a friendly and…read morerelaxed atmosphere. The food is fresh and tasty and the coffee is the best we have found in Toronto. Thanks Michelle and see you on our next visit

Amazing family owned & local business, with even better quality coffee and tea. I'm a tea gal…read moremyself after working for a small tea shop for multiple years and traveling internationally, and this easily is the best matcha I've ever had! If you feel like it, try an iced matcha with oat milk and honey - you probably won't regret it. :) Also tried the dirty chai, which was perfectly sweet and spicy. 10/10 recommend!

I never tried turmeric drink before so I was very curious. It does not taste great at the…read morebeginning, but when I stir it up and let it dilute, the after taste is awesome.

Great atmosphere. Coffee was delicious. Service was mediocre. We asked for recommendation and she…read moresaid a vanilla latte. We ended up getting a vanilla and gingerbread latte.

Graven Feather is a relatively new addition to Queen St W. I happened upon it by chance when a…read moremodest sandwich board stopped me in my tracks. Graven... feather? Following a short flight of stairs I was led down into a wee little basement gallery. This brightly lit and warm space is serves double-duty as a gallery and studio space. The lovely lasses working there told me they are planning on hosting workshops on screenprinting and lithography. Sounds neat. The gallery, though small, was full of oil paintings. They are presently showcasing the work of Kari Minchin, though they change up the artist frequently. There were also some cool gift-ables, like handmade notebooks, greeting cards, and these truly brilliant screen-printed calendars. When I was there they had just put out a limited edition of the calendars which featured artistic embellishment and accents on each month. Those will probably get snapped up pretty quickly. A very pretty shop. I need to bring my kid sister here. Obligatory Title Pun: CARVE out some time and get DOWN here. Menu Readability: Their guestbook in a graph-paper notebook was a nice touch. Need to mention: Check the calendar on their website for events and workshops. What this place teaches me about myself: Is there an Association of Twee? I'd like to be the treasurer.

My first CMYE! (Stands for "Community Manager Yelp Event"!)…read more This event transported me back to the days of art class! ... and printing presses! I haven't done any "crafty" hands-on artwork since high school! So this was exciting! The studio is this cute quaint haven tucked downstairs at one of the tiny shops along Queen St. West. The venue is an extension of Artscape. We were immediately greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by the instructors, who happen to be local artists; Jessica Bromley Bartram, Pam Lobb, and Erin Candela. The instructors were extremely sweet, friendly and informative about the process, and the use of the presses. Every student there learned quickly, and used the machines it like a pro! Provided for us were textured paper, ribbon, lace, q-tips, popsicle sticks, and paints in the colors of blue, red, and green. I'm sure other colors are available upon request. Then it was time to get dirty! (Oh behave! You know what I mean!) Lessons today were Letter Presses and Monoprints! I was so delighted to see the vintage press machines! We commented on how ODD it felt to create anything hands-on these days! Sigh ... The Letter Press is the use of block letters and characters (think large metal block stencils) to create type on paper. Monoprinting meant creating positive & negative shadows & color to create a pattern. We used fabrics & paints & other scrap materials to etch patterns on an ink medium. I thoroughly enjoyed the light music playing in the background! Nice soothing touch to add to the ambiance! Given the small space, it felt spacious with it's open concept, all-white minimal decor and bright lighting! For such a small space, the maximum group size is 8 people. Any more and there wouldn't be enough room, or time, for everyone to enjoy every station! Cost is typically $25 for a class, materials is extra. Our class tonite was $35 per person, including material. Yay! (NOTE: CASH ONLY) I felt I didn't have enough time, but that just means I was having TOO much fun! I highly recommend letting your inner artist loose here! It's a fabulous way to spend a relaxed and inspired afternoon with the boyfriend, (or in my case, husband), mom, sister, or catching up with an old friend! I'm so happy Toronto has this hidden gem! Awesome job, Vivek S.!!! Now I'm feeling the yelptitude!

Charming cafe with some seating, and some local products. Two level flooring with stairs…read more They also run some events in there. We came by at the end of one of those events. We got some drinks, and looked around the products display. Very friendly. They have Babyccino drink, a bit of the frothed up milk from a regular (adult) beverage, free for the little ones. So thoughtful to have the little ones feel included with drink in hand! My daughter enjoyed hers .

This is the cutest little hub. I've seen their Instagram but had never visited before. A couple of…read moreus were having lunch at the neighbouring Cryin' Ryan's so we made our way over for some tea / coffee afterwards. They close at four however patrons were still inside. We asked if they were still serving and the lovely lady behind the counter said no problem. I ordered a Chaga Chai. They have so many local treasures and items for sale in this store. My favorite hot sauce Purple Tongue, they have art, crocheted items, crystals, soaps, candles etc. I'd definitely come back and explore both the shop and their menu.

Tried Mitfar Cafe for the first time today with a friend and had such a lovely experience. The cafe…read moreis warm, cozy, and beautifully decorated with gorgeous artwork throughout. We ordered lattes and a pistachio croissant, and everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The croissant was especially amazing. The atmosphere, service, and attention to detail were all wonderful. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

Had to try the pistachio croissant wheel. Not the most mind-blowing croissant (shell) but that…read morecream - they should jar it and sell it! Ordered on Uber, was $14 for the croissant. Will recommend you try it just for the pistachio cream!

My first trip here was during Nuit Blanche last year. It wasn't as packed as I expected it would be…read morewhich was nice. Since then I've popped in a couple times to check out what they have hanging. Unfortunately, my current salary does not allow me to buy anything here that fits my tastes. But it's fun to look!

Excellent gallery. It is nice to see galleries that support the photographic arts as well as other…read morefine arts. The staff at this gallery was very friendly and greeted me when I came in. I really dislike galleries that are too snooty to even say 'hi'. Granted not everyone that comes in will make purchases but a little kindness always goes a long way. They have a basement as well that houses many large works.

A remarkably disciplined, low-frequency sanctuary hidden perfectly in plain sight. In an urban…read moreentertainment landscape heavily oversaturated with loud, chaotic lifestyle concepts and aggressive interior aesthetics designed solely for social media distribution, this back-room space functions as an exceptional, quiet baseline for focused appreciation. The structural layout is deeply intentional - the transition from the clean art gallery facade into the dim, acoustically dampened rear space completely recalibrates your sensory input. Logistically, their execution behind the bar is flawless. The drink profiles are balanced with rigorous technical precision; ice clarity is immaculate, and the temperature parameters of the build are respected to ensure the structural profile of the single-malt base is never diluted or chemically shocked. The individuals operating the floor demonstrate genuine modesty, absolute trade intelligence & a rare, high-level respect for client boundaries. They handle service with fluid efficiency, completely avoiding superficial small talk or intrusive pacing metrics. A highly reliable, zero-friction anchor for anyone who demands pure, uncompromised craft, absolute privacy & quiet mental focus. A masterclass in structural restraint.

I'd been hearing a lot about Cry Baby Gallery and how it was one of the best bars in the city, so I…read morewas obviously intrigued. Plus the fact that it's a speakeasy? Color me fascinated! So when we found ourselves out and about and in the Dundas West area, I figured it was the perfect time to pop in. I do love the fact that there's no indication it's a bar on the outside. Looking in, you see a small but cool-looking gallery that may or may not be open. Once you walk in, though, you find yourself confronted with a curtain that leads to a friggin' awesome, super cool bar. We poked our heads in and the two bartenders waved us in. We snagged a couple of spots at the bar and were presented with very cool, very hip menus. I wound up trying a couple of drinks, the French Braids ("Calvados, Del Maguey Vida, Averna, Madeira, French Vermouth, Thyme") and The Zombie ("Cry Baby Rum Blend, Cointreau, Pineapple, Lime, Pimento, Falernum, Sorrel"), and they were both amazing. I'd had cocktails in a similar vein before, but both these concoctions were so far beyond any I'd had in terms of flavors and complexity that I was knocked flat on my butt. I can see why this joint is consistently referred to as one of the top cocktail bars in Toronto. So yeah, Cry Baby Gallery instantly jumps to the top of my list of the GTA's very best bars. It's terrific.