I've always passed by this place but never at the appropriate times - always too late or on a day…read morethey're closed. Last Saturday I was running an errand in Koreatown and quickly realized my energy levels dropped. It was time to get caffeinated! Ordered a flat white and the barista quickly whipped it up - perfect amount of microfoam, right ratio of espresso and milk. Everyone was super friendly and they had a couple regulars pop by while I was there. They accept Amex, no word yet on when they'll accept reusable mugs again :/ Mostly a drinks place, along with some merch along the wall. Way better than anything Tim's sells

As usual, I almost walked right pass Sam James Coffee Pocket without realizing!!…read more Cute little takeout place and serving awesome Cappuccino ($2.62) at a good price! Lovely latte art! Rich and Smooth taste! I love Sam James! Come here for their espresso drinks, good services and who cares about no seating, no WIFI or even no washrooms??

We came to Etobicoke for the wonderful Lakeshore Garden Tour and discovered this lovely cafe!…read more Excellent choice of organic teas and yummy desserts. I wanted Gluten Free and my partner wanted something really chocolatey. We found both! In addition he had a delish egg/ cheddar focaccia. Great music choice. Very chill. We'll definitely come back next time we are in the area.

While waiting for my order at The Empanada Company, I saw Fair Grounds Cafe and it intrigued me. I…read moredecided to drop by a week later, as I was in the area to get more empanadas. I found parking right in front of the cafe. It's diagonal, pull-in street parking. I walked in. It's a push to get through the door. I was immediately greeted by a friendly, accommodating staff member. I wanted a hot chocolate and asked about the four different ounce sizes. He showed me all the paper white cups. I went with the second-largest size. I also asked that I get soy or some non-dairy beverage added to it. Done! I have a weakness for baked goods. This cafe has vegan options, including pumpkin vegan muffins during my visit. Everything looked so goods, from brownies, to cookies. I saw the large cookie jars staring at me. My gosh, each cookie is larger than the palm of my hand and I have big hands! I wanted a s'mores one so badly. You basically take the tongs, grab your cookie, and place it in a paper bag. I got my hot chocolate and cookie that came to $9. It's not cheap, but it's fair trade goods. I expect to pay slightly more. There is a draft in the cafe, so the merchant bill that I had ripped off the machine before getting my bill blew off the counter and onto the floor. I let the man know, which he appreciated. You can pay by cash, and debit and credit cards. I also provided a tip. As usual, it's up to you. It was a bit of a challenge with full hands to get out of the cafe when you need to pull on the door handle to get out. Luckily, I put my hot chocolate on the bar-like table, pulled the door open, used my foot to keep it open, grabbed my drink, and moved quickly through the door. Problem solved! The hot chocolate is dark chocolate. I happen to love it. If you are more of a milk hot chocolate lover, you might find the hot chocolate to be missing sugar and perhaps taste bitter. I loved it. There was probably more soy in my drink than there should have been, but it was perfect for my less sugary needs. The s'mores cookie is extremely yummy! OMG, if I lived in the neighbourhood, I would buy the jar of cookies every day. It was buttery, chocolatey, and marshmallowy (I know, not a word, but whatever) delicious. It paired nicely with my hot chocolate, as it had slightly more sugar. I would come back just for this cookie alone. There were plenty of seats to sit down. If you sit by the bar-like area with stools, you get a nice view of the area. People-watching is casual in this cafe. It has a nice vibe. You can get a number of fair-trade coffee varieties. I am personally not a coffee connoisseur, but I appreciated both the selection and the cause. I like this cafe. I'd come back to give the muffins and more drink items a taste the next time I'm here. (158)

I love this spot for picking up blackbird pastries!!! They…read morehave great coffees and lattes to go as well. It's a small shop so sometimes there is a wait.

Wallace Espresso on Dupont Street is one of three locations in the city and quickly established a…read morename for itself for its epic espresso-based beverages in very cute cups. There are no frills at this location, but the coffee is delicious as are the small selection of nibbles. There are only a few seats indoors, but during warmer months customers can sit at sidewalk tables. The baristas are super friendly, making it a great spot to return to.

The first time I heard about this type of coffee was during my trip to Cuba…read more I was researching the coffee beans only to find out that this place existed for the Cubita coffee beans I've been longing for. Even before purchasing a bag of beans for espresso and coffee, I felt a desire to stay and enjoy a cup of Joe, and I'm glad I did. The ambiance made me feel like I was back in Cuba, and the service truly matched it as well. If you're looking to travel to Cuba and receive the experience, but not actually need to leave Toronto to do it, definitely take an hour out of your time to visit this amazing place, you'll be glad you did.

Had the priviledge of partaking in their drinks, as they were the official coffee supplier for an…read moreon-location shoot. Their portable coffee shop is housed in an adorable trailer, providing their current coffee menu on a sandwich board. I had the cold coffee version of the Cubano Misto - perfectly light for the morning & a nice cold jolt to wake me up! Hope to visit their brick & mortar some day soon. (Find me on Instagram - @aida.loves )

El Greco's freddo cappuccino, light ice and no sugar. You're welcome…read more ps: The freddo espresso is pretty good too!

My new favourite coffee spot! Just discovered it this week and I've already been back 2 times. The…read morefreddo cappuccino is amazing! It's not overly sweet, plus the barista somehow makes skim milk into this super thick cream, almost like dalgona coffee. And for $4, it's definitely better than any $4 coffee elsewhere. I love it!

No stranger to Milky's, this particular location is located near Dundas St. W and Dovercourt where…read moreit shares a barbershop and retail store. The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating and serves up caffeinated beverages, summer special drinks, and pastries as well. The space is beautifully designed, just like their other locations. They also have coffee gear and beans for sale as well. I've been to this particular Milky's location several times. The service is a hit or miss but the coffee and matcha drinks are always great. This time we ordered matcha drinks off their special summer menu. I opted for a coco matcha foam (coconut, matcha cold foam, and ice) from their cold foam offerings. The cold foam is already premade an my drink was made at a reasonable time. My coco matcha foam tasted great! A great refreshing alternative to the matcha latte as the coconut water makes the drink light and not as heavy. The matcha foam tasted great, not too sweet. Overall, a good Milky's location located along Dundas St. W. near the Ossington Strip. Definitely do drop by for some coffee beverages (their cold brew with cold foam is strong!) or some matcha drinks.

This location of Major Treat Coffee is located inside Emissions Record Shop at the corner of…read moreHarbord and Brunswick. I stumbled upon the coffee shop while walking along Harbord not realizing how close it was to Spadina! The coffee bar offers caffeinated beverages, teas, and hot chocolate as well as has cookies. There are also juices, bags of coffee beans, and a small selection of coffee gear as well. The café is primarily take out only although there are a few chairs to chill on inside. They also have some patio furniture outside as well. I dropped by on a Sat afternoon, there were a steady flow of customers. Service wise, staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered a flat white with regular milk and my drink was made at a reasonable time while the barista made small talk with me. My flat white was made well and I did sit on the patio for a little bit before heading off. Overall, great vibes, coffee, and staff. Would return if I am around the area!

Savoir Coffee located along Atlantic Ave near the Exhibition GO platform is a new coffee shop in…read moreLiberty Village ((grand opening just happened on June 7th!). The small cafe is take out only with no seating available indoors. The space is fully accessible and the perfect spot to grab caffeine or a sweet treat (they got cookies, brownies, and even chocolates!) in the morning or even before heading to a FIFA game. Menu wise, they have your usual espresso based drinks (Americano, cortado, cappuccino, etc.) as well as special drinks like an espresso tonic, the banana matcha cloud, and the bumble (espresso, OJ, and syrup). I stopped by Savoir Coffee on a Wed afternoon. The street was busy as it leads to BMO field. There were several customers before me and as I was leaving more customers came in. I opted to grab a cortado which was made at a reasonable time and tasted great! Staff were friendly. Overall, a great new spot for coffee in the Liberty Village neighourhood!