Hands down the best coffee shop in the city. Incredibly knowledgeable. Extremely friendly. They can explain every detail of the flavour and roasting of their beans. And thr fact that they serve beer, wine and whiskey means you can stay late. The variety is fantastic. And thr ambiance is warm, cozy and homey. Chill upstairs with some friends, or in thr summer, on the patio. read more

Super cute spot for a date. Came here for a coffee and was greeted with a warm smile and excellent overall customer service. Was given a glass of water while I waited, without any pressure to order ahead. We had a chai latte and a cortado, both of which, were very very good. I would have to argue that the cortado was the best one I've had in Toronto! Will definitely be back soon! read more

The bourbon hot chocolate and date square was so insanely good. Love the little sitting spot they have upstairs too.

This place is awesome! I love the decor and the staff is very nice. Great place to grab a coffee and hang out for a bit.

Boxcar is great spot in the 'hood. The staff are super friendly and engaging. The atmosphere is fun and they provide free WiFi, but I guess that's pretty standard these days. The coffee is great, but slightly sweet. They do make a great cup of Espresso. Their ability to transition from local cafe to fun 'hole in the wall' is a great diversity and perfect for a meeting spot. read more

Best coffeehouse in Toronto! At Boxcar, they consistently make excellent espresso with precision. Also, you can buy coffee beans from high-end roasters like 49th Parallel and Heart. The wine and bourbon lists are also varied and worth a visit later in the day. read more

This is one of my go-to places when I'm in Toronto. Cute outdoor patio, good whisky and coffee selection and friendly staff. Can be pricey but that's Summerhill and the drink selection is consistently well curated so chances of disappointment are minimal. All in all, a good place to catch up and have a lovely time with friends. There's also the LCBO flagship store located conveniently across the street, if you happen to really like the drink you just ordered. read more

Enjoyed a post-dinner drink here with my boyfriend on our way home from downtown. It was cozy, the bartender was great, and the wine was good. I was surprised it wasn't very busy for a Saturday night, it was easy to find a spot to sit. read more

Great ambiance, nice little patio out back, and good-tasting drinks. Servers were friendly and this is a great spot to just hang out with friends. read more

This is a great little cafe in the city. My experience with a lot of tiny cafes in Toronto is that the staff can be either pretentious or completely uninterested in their product. Boxcar Social is neither of those. Staff are friendly, non-pushy and non-pretentious. The patio out back feels like you're sitting in someone's back yard. I didn't take a look at the menu since my friend and I made a bee line for the patio (it's small, so we wanted to get a spot since it was such a nice night!), but we simply told the server what we were in the mood for and he was able to make suggestions. It was a really relaxed and fun atmosphere and made for a great night of catching up with an old friend! read more

One of the best coffee I had in Toronto so far. Would recommend their pour over coffee if you want to try something new. Latte is super creamy and has the perfect amount of milk and espresso. read more

A refreshing independent coffee house by day and bar by night. Limited menu but has all you need. Lovely selection of coffees and pastries and hip hip atmosphere make it a perfect place to meet people for coffee - feels like a mini holiday. Place can get packed in eves bec it's such a fun place to be. Arrive early to get a table or stools. Friendly unpretentious people behind the bar. This is a place for drinks and snacks - not dinner. Warm olives, cheeses etc to accompany drinks. read more

Great atmosphere and vibe in the place. Had their vanilla latte (with lactose free milk - they also offer soy and almond milk). The vanilla was made by one of their baristas and was incredible. Great addition to the area where and excited for their wine and beer additions! read more

Great Americano! If you're allergic to hipsters then I suggest you stay clear of this place though ;)

Can tell they are passionate about what they do and its refreshing. Very patient and love to talk to you about their various offerings(so expect to wait a couple extra minutes vs a souless Starbucks). Seating isn't very comfortable. read more

Hipsterville....but inviting and coffee is heavenly. There is an upstairs and patio to sit. Central to great decor shops and subway. Handy and delicious. read more

A nice combination of coffee and booze, not spectacular by either standard but coupled together it results in a nice location to visit for a quiet night out or a lunchtime coffee. The biggest difference between this place and other coffee shops are the great location, longer hours and the selection of alcohol. The locale is by no means exciting, fresh or new as it has the typical minimalist interior that looks more like a run down home than a business. Needless to say, I am not a fan of the interior and I prefer the patio. I strongly recommend that you track your orders carefully, this place gets busy and they don't do a very good job of it which can lead some awkwardness when you go to pay. This place shines as a midtown getaway for a romantic evening for two in the middle of the week. Fresh coffee, a glass or wine or two, and a charcuterie board to share outside on the patio as the sun goes down makes for a great feeling especially as you get up and leave by candlelight. Time seems to stand still and you lose track of the hours much the same way as you would sitting down in your own yard having drinks with your friends. read more

Cool atmosphere and people didn't judge me for taking numerous pictures of my beverage. Would recommend for a coffee date. Free wifi is an added bonus - don't forget to retrieve the password before you scurry upstairs. read more

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The greatest aspect about this place is that you can come in to read a book and do work, or come in with your friends or alone to have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. Their coffee is great and they have different kinds of milks which is great as well. The staff were super friendly! read more

very bad experience. they refused my friends and I service because the ppl ahead of us who we did not know, didn't tip well enough. terrible. read more

Came to Boxcar Social today for their soft opening - such a great addition to the neighbourhood! It's a great atmosphere with great music, clientele, and decor. Staff were super friendly and really knew their stuff. To be honest, I'm usually a person that takes their coffee with cream and sugar, but the truly knowledgeable staff encouraged me to try just a sip without it at least, and I didn't end up adding anything! It's refreshing to have a non-franchise coffee shop that doesn't have the "too cool" vibe. Apparently they have wine, beer, scotch, and food coming next week and I'll definitely be partaking :) read more

Great place to meet up with friends to relax unwind or get up & go. The coffee here will definitely win you over. The staff is very knowledgeable in all of the coffee they make. From the selection of coffee to the beautiful outcome of their cappuccino, you come back for more. read more

Excellent coffee options that are rotated often. Helpful & outgoing staff, and a fun, quirky design to the shop. The partners who own Boxcar have done a great job. read more

Bohemian interior, very masculine and hipster style, a little sterile. The coffee was good, nothing amazing. The service was slow. The barista was taking a long time weighing the coffee before putting it into the espresso machine. Who weighs coffee?? As a result, there was a long line of customers. Great coffee but the rest is... I guess is not my cup of tea. read more

I love the coffee here but am always surprised when I repeatedly see the employees not even paying any mind to customers. They are always talking amongst themselves and taking their time making drinks because their conversations are more important. One guy, I believe, is one of the owners, and won't even acknowledge you so I can't really blame his employees following his example. It's actually mind blowing how rude he/they are. I've been to the location outside the Club Monaco on Bloor and have always been treated with respect but the Summerhill location is the worst. They are lucky they have good coffee cause their hipster "I can't be bothered attitude" is ridiculous. I've never even been greeted with a "hello", never mind "have a nice day". read more

My go to cafe when visiting Toronto. Perfect temperature every time and great to see them weighing shots which seems to be lacking in most cafes in Toronto. Nice selection too, using a variety of roasters allowing you to get a chance to sample great coffee from all over. If there's one opportunity to grab an espresso based drink, look no further. read more

You have to order at the bar so how can they expect a tip? The outside patio has uncomfortable seats and is full of bugs. The prices of the beers are INSANE. This place is a joke only suitable for wealthy yuppies. read more

This place just opened recently, but unlike some of the earlier reviewers I has the privilege of visiting on the first night they had their liquor license. Here is a run down: 1. Liquor - lovely wine list with really diverse and tasty choices. Beer was also amazing, one of the few places the serves Beau's 2. Food - although there were few items to choose from, they are only just getting ramped up and will have a full meat board soon (or already?!). I got the cheese board and I have to say compared to every place I've been in Toronto this would be the best - the amounts were large, and they were all tasty and diverse. Bread and jelly were also provided. There were 3 jellys that upon inquiring apparently come from a store that makes them from scratch next door, amazingly tasty and such a great compliment to the cheeses, making the permutations of flavours quite large! Again, I can't wait to see what other food they add to the menu. The price was one of the lowest I've ever seen for a cheese board. Win. Win. Win. 3. Coffee - the latte was one of the best I've had on the city. Apparently the barista who runs the coffee side of things has own awards for his skills, so this isn't surprising, but definitely appreciated. 4. Dessert - amazing chocolate brownie; my boyfriend is crazy for chocolate and he swears it is the most moist and rich brownie he has had in a while. 5. Staff - incredibly knowledgable about their menu. Very friendly, attentive, and make a habit of makin sure patrons are well taken care of. 6. Decor - rustic, comfortable, clean, inviting. Apparently some of the furniture was made from wood that was recovered fr fallen trees after the ice storm that hit Toronto late last year. Patio is warm and inviting. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to come back! read more

My husband and I passed by this place last night and popped in for a drink. The vibe is great - There was such an eclectic group of people in there and the decor was very interesting, with live edge tables and pipes used as shelving support. We also really enjoyed being able to sit at a bar right at the window and look out onto the street - a very unique experience. I was very pleased to see they had Spirit Tree cider, which is one of my favourites. Lastly, the customer service was top notch. It was obvious their top priority was for us to enjoy ourselves, and that we did! read more

My favorite cafe!! Go there almost 4 times a week just like my backyard..Every single cup of drinks were beautifully done! Great selection of whiskey and bourbon, also beers. Chic ambiance and good crowd~ if you have sweet tooth.. Get the hot chocolate.. You won't regret when you have the torched marshmallow melts in the mouth... read more

Great americanos, professional baristas and nice atmosphere. They serve alcohol here so not a good place to do work in the afternoon when people start drinking but otherwise great little cafe in the morning to have good coffee and get some work done. read more

It's an awesome looking place with an awesome vibe. Coffee was good, but I didn't get a chance to try their other drinks. I'll be back for sure though, read more

The atmosphere of the place is incredible in daylight, let alone by night when they turn on lights, making the place magical. The cafe is not only fascinating by design, but coffee...I'm in paradise with each sip. BoxCar has the best coffee that I tried in Toronto. I highly recommend the place for studying, socializing with friends, or just simply enjoying the cup of coffee. read more

I usually just go in for an espresso and its exceptional. They serve it with some sparkling water to balance out the bitterness. The back patio is awesome and allows for some quite working/reading time during the day. I'm excited to bring my girlfriend with me so we can try out the wine list sometime. read more

We came here to the new location at Harbourfront after visiting the Power Plant nearby. I was immediately impressed! The decor is modern industrial (like the inside of a boxcar on a train) with tasteful artwork that are full scale murals on the walls. The little bird on the doorway was lovely, as was the way the way the furniture was lay out. The space creates many opportunities for large groups to meet and also small intimate meetings. All this comes with a view of the Harbourfront Skating rink. We stopped in for a coffee first and then ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio and an IPA on tap - both excellent. Can I just say how amazing it is to have a cafe setting with the option of coffee and snacks and a whisky/wine/beer menu? They have Starbucks beat by a mile. I would rather have a Boxcar Social on my corner. Unfortunately I live in Texas, so will have to wait until my next visit to Toronto to go again. Highly recommend! read more

Cool neighborhood coffee joint with amusing chalkboard musings...deservedly busy: coffee and service are great; hopefully, as my NYC pal said, more pastries offered soon. read more

Coffee was good but nothing special. Atmosphere is good. Location was good. Wouldn't go back though as so many other places to explore. I agree with other comments that place is slightly pretentious. read more

my one of favorite cafe in toronto good : great coffee and coworkers/ close to station/ patio/ good atmosphere bad : need more seats/ bad for studying (noisy) read more

I've only been here once, but the coffee was very good. I grabbed an Americano and immediately noticed how well-prepared it was. The ratio of hot water to espresso was just right and the coffee had a rich, creamy depth to it that was spot on. read more

Amazing coffee and atmosphere! Love their iced cappuccino! They have a patio in the back, which is great during the summers and have a second floor that is good for studying. The second floor tends to close a bit earlier than the main floor though. read more