This place is such a vibe. Probably one of my top 5 fave…read morecafes uptown. Not only is the interior so chill and relax, but the baristas are all so friendly and knowledgeable. I also loved that they have great coffee mixed (fusion) flavours. Will always be my go to place whenever I'm in unionville.

Is this store associated with The Alley? or is that name just not copyrighted? lol…read more We hung out here for a few hours on Monday morning, and we were the only customers for most of the time. I ordered the Coconut Matcha, while my partner got the Virgin Mojito Latte. Honestly, we didn't love either of these drinks. Firstly, I was surprised to see that my drink was not a latte, but rather matcha poured over coconut water (rather than milk). The flavours still worked together, but it's not something I would order again. The Mojito is not something I would recommend - it tasted exactly as it is named, but my palette just couldn't meld mojito and latte flavours. There are a few small tables, but not a whole lot of space. Ambience was slightly festive and quite cozy, with some merch along the walls. The staff were really nice - the owner even let us sample some of his Yunnan pour over. Maybe I'd like some of their other drinks, so if we're in the Unionville area again, I'd consider coming back.

One of the recent additions to Markham's cafe scene. Has some pretty unique drink options like…read moreespresso matcha latte, pineapple americano etc. interior is super cute but doesn't have a lot of seating. Service is quick and the pineapple americano sparkling drink is very refreshing. Great for summers!

Super cute tiny coffee shop. Lots of coffee and noncoffee drinks to choose from! They also have…read moresnacks and desserts as well. I ordered the large Fancy Matcha Latte, which is made with matcha, espresso, and coconut milk. The regular sugar is not too sweet, which is nice. I did taste the matcha and espresso, but not so much the coconut milk. The drink was decent. For $10 for a drink though, it's definitely on the pricier side for a coffee drink. I also purchased the set of 6 bear macarons. They are so cute! It's $23 for the set, no tax, and you're basically getting one for free since one macaron is $4.5. The macarons came frozen. I would come back and try out the other drinks, especially the non coffee drinks. Their specialty drinks sound good. Staff were really nice and they explained a lot of their menu to me.

Togo is the best if you want tasty flavoured latte that are also affordable!…read more Their drink sizes basically start at large and you can pay about $2 extra for the 1L version. I like the flavour of the espresso if you want something simple like an americano, but they're definitely more well known for their lattes. The handmade iced lemon tea is another favourable of mine and they ground fresh lemon to order. Basically I haven't had anything that is actively bad and I've been to all Togo coffee across the city, and I can say the quality is pretty consistent too. Just a note that most shops are to-go only, hence the name lol. For the best deal, try to see if they have promo on Fantuan or Food Panda, sometimes they do $2.99 drinks.

This is a takeout coffee shop inside Pacific Mall that's known for their 1L coffees at really…read moreaffordable prices. Most of their 1L drinks are around $9 including tax, which is a great deal these days. You can also add an extra espresso shot for FREE. They offer a lot of Asian inspired flavors like osmanthus, gardenia, lychee, and more, and they're always introducing new flavors and specials. The shop itself is very small with no seating, so it's a grab and go spot. The staff are quick and friendly, and they're happy to give recommendations. It's definitely worth trying, especially if you're in need of a lot of caffeine. My personal favorite is their tea flavored coffee I'm not a big fan of fruity coffee.

Library coffee is a meticulous coffee lab that is dedicated to roasting beans with precision and…read morebalance. That level of care really comes through in the cup; you can taste the depth and intentionality in every sip. I ordered the vanilla bean iced latte, and it was easily one of the best espresso bases I've had in a while. The shot itself was rich and layered: deep, chocolatey, and nutty striking a really nice balance between bitterness and acidity. It finished with a smooth, almost creamy note that made the whole drink incredibly enjoyable. The only downside is the size-to-price ratio. At around CAD $8.50 for what felt like a 10 oz drink, it's definitely on the pricier side for something that goes down this easily. Still, I'd absolutely come back when I'm in the mood for a more premium coffee experience. (Funny note - the barista and I had a small rant together about how people order "iced cappuccino" and macchiato expecting Starbucks milk sugary drink instead of the "proper" shot with dollop of foam. I understand their pain hahah)

The Library Specialty Coffee seems to be highly regarded by Redditors in the area, and I was open…read moreto trying it again after a subpar experience at their downtown location a couple of years ago. My cousin and I arrived shortly after opening on New Year's Eve. The cafe has a small interior with minimal seating, mostly bench seating along the wall with small round coffee tables. Even though there was only one barista working that morning, she was efficient at taking orders and making drinks despite several orders happening at once. We did not feel like we were waiting very long. I ordered a pour-over with the Finca El Paraiso Peach Colombian beans, which use a thermal shock washed process. That was something I had not heard of before. The tasting notes listed nectarine, tropical fruit, and caramel, and it was recommended since I was looking for something more out of the ordinary. I enjoyed the wilder flavor profile, but it was hard to fully appreciate because the coffee tasted overly diluted. The barista mentioned she used a 15g to 250g bean-to-water ratio, which is higher than how I normally enjoy my pour-overs. My cousin ordered a flat white with whole milk that was very creamy with strong espresso notes. We also ordered a matcha latte for my other cousin, which was apparently too creamy. Overall, the beans themselves were good, but the pour-over leaned watery for my personal preference. The bag of beans used for the pour-over was priced at $32, which is only a bit more than double the cost of the pour-over itself. In hindsight, I felt slightly ripped off and should have just bought the beans instead.

I knew there was a Vietnamese cafe in the Commerce Gate plaza . This plaza is notorious for having…read morethe most packed bubble tea shops in the GTA. We never had a chance to come here to have a cup of coffee. We happened to come here before 10:00 AM. Those tea shops weren't open yet, so we got to enter Phin La . The first impression of their coffee menu is: why does it have so many colors in their drinks? And why are there many ingredients which feel like they shouldn't be in coffee? Banana, ube, sesame, etc. Whatsoever, I recall I ordered the sesame and banana latte. Surprisingly, it had an indescribable but well-mixed flavor. One sip was enough to tell me it was better than any specialty drink at Starbucks. Vietnamese cafes have done some crazy and playful experiments on all kinds of toppings for coffee. I will definitely come back .

Located in the Commerce Gate Plaza, parking was busy but expected during the lunch hour. Phin La is…read morein the corner of the mall but can also be accessed from outside. If youre lucky, you can snag parking spots right outside the store. They serve up unique Asian fusion and Vietnamese drinks. Pictured below is the ube match latte. The matcha was great. The ratio of milk to everything else was perfect. But the star of the show was the ube cream! It was so thick, I was able to coat the straw with it and really savor every little bit (even scraped the inside of the cup)! The deep purple color so appetizing. Lastly, I give it the highest Asian compliment "it wasnt too sweet". Highly recommend.

I came here after seeing on Instagram that they were offering BOGO as part of their opening. The…read moreBOGO is only valid on their regular sized (450ml) drinks and is available until August 5th. This is a take-out only spot with no seating inside. At the time, there was only 1 staff working and he was very friendly and nice. There is also a cute photo spot outside. I ordered their Signature latte and the Osmanthus latte. The Signature latte was really creamy but felt like it had no sweetness to it at all. While the Osmanthus latte was perfectly sweet and creamy with a very subtle Osmanthus/floral flavor. The drinks were decent but I'm not sure if I would pay regular price for them. I do tend to prefer Vietnamese ice coffee but if you want something not as sweet, these lattes are great. I would skip out on the Signature latte though since it is more expensive and I don't think it is better. I want to try their Butter or Salted Caramel Latte next or their Yuanyang's.

Cute little coffee shop with a fun photo spot outside…read more There isn't any seating inside, so it's more of a takeout place m. The price are very reasonable and there are lots of interesting coffee flavours to choose from. Taste not too bad.

Small shop on a cute street. No sign on the outside but #46 is the location…read more Limited seating but I think in the summer do some patio seating. Decorated very cute menus everywhere. I ordered a doughnut latte i'm sure if you were to search on social media you would see they let you drink them and then fill it up with more cold foam. It's not a lie definitely happens. I also got some great recommendations for the next time I come in can't wait to return thank you.

Stopped by BPM Cafe and tried their matcha donut drink. The shop is small but cute and super…read moreaesthetic. I loved that the staff waits for you to be ready before pouring the donut top incase you wanted any photos or videos. The drink was rich, smooth and had a great matcha flavour that wasn't too sweet. Worth a visit if you're looking for something unique and tastes good. They also have outdoor seating with a little patio set so you can sit outside during the nicer weather. Overall, a great spot to check out for a drink!

Stopped here for a meeting…read more Had the iced latte. Delicious and very well done. I'll be back for this. Seating area was spacious as it is in the lobby of the Commerce Court.

Great cafe in financial district. They always decorate for the holiday season and it is located in…read morethe path so you don't even have to go outside to get here. Lattes are from $5 to $10. Less sugary taste than Starbucks. I tried the peppermint mocha today and was not disappointed. The service is always fast as they are used to business people running about.