Food and drinks are great! For a local neighborhood coffee shop, I was impressed at their selection and the quality. Their seasonal drinks menu is always exciting to me and never disappoints. A fan of the honey brie grilled cheese - the way they made it hot with the honey and pairs it with the chips is a nice comfort food. Service is self seating and order at the counter. When your order is ready you can pick up and bring back to your own table. Friendly service at the counter but can tell they slow down a bit during the rush hours trying to make everyone's orders on time. Especially the food items on the menu taking more time than simply heating up a croissant in their display case. Love the atmosphere and vibe for reading or catching up with friends and family. Would be perfect for studying or working if only they had outlets for chargers. They do have free wifi too. There are quite a few seats but fill up fast on weekends. Catch them in summer for patio seating as well. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Kettle corn tea latte Apple hot chocolate Turkey and havarti croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Super cute the interior wraps around there is more seating at the back. It kinda gives library feels. They also have a large patio out front with covering for shade. I tried their plain butter croissant omg it was buttery. Ask for it warm! I truly enjoyed it I also tried the tiramisu latte on the summer menu. It's perfect for those who don't usually get sweet drinks but want a treat. There is only one size of the cold drinks a little too big for me but that's okay read more

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The best cafe I've ever been to in Richmond Hill! Though it's the only cafe I've been in Richmond Hill so far Joke aside, it doesn't matter. It is one of the best cafes I've been to in Canada! It has too many advantages: the environment is cozy; it is so spacious that I don't think any cafe in Toronto can compete; the prices are affordable. I think most Richmond Hill residents don't really stop and visit downtown Richmond Hill, but it is really a hidden gem. We can support the local business, and maybe one day Richmond Hill will be more prosperous than it is now. Not just an outskirt city, people live in just because they can't afford to live in the same house in Toronto. read more

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A lovely local coffee shop for those who love an assortment of loose leaf teas, specialty drinks, or just a classic latte! It can get quite busy here, though. I did not expect my lavender latte to be as gigantic as it was - but no complaints here! The latte wasn't overly sweetened and gave just the caffeine hit I needed. Plus, there's something about getting a drink in a pretty mug that adds to the cafe experience. Whether you're looking for a spot to work for 90min (seating limit time) or catch up with someone, this coffee shop is one to check out :) read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

My son was ranting and raving about the quality of food, and how excellent everything was when he would do orders for delivery to the house. So we decided to make a stop at the start of our road trip. So I'm about to try for the very first time was so far everything looks phenomenal. Atmosphere is really really great and it is a unique coffee house in downtown Richmond Hill. The service is quick and very personable. Update... the chicken and hummus panini is DELICIOUS!! read more

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Finally got a chance to come here! It's summer so there is a patio section at Covernotes to enjoy your coffee outdoors. I wasn't sure how big this place is and afraid there were no tables as I came during peak lunch hours. To my surprise there were a lot of tables! I ordered the Strawberry Matcha Ice Latte, a drip coffee and also a blueberry raspberry scone. Price was quite reasonable. All three items came up to $16. I sat near the wall and it was super chilly because the AC vent was under the bench. But there was a cover they had placed there to cover the draft, and so it was much more comfortable after positioning it properly. Love the atmosphere , is like a library with shelves and lots of books. There is free wifi also. Will return to try their sandwiches .. at lunch time it takes about 15 mins to make as it gets busy. Great place on Yonge in Richmond Hill. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Cover notes is a great place to catch up with friends or grab some coffee and a bite. Their sandwiches are great. Their coffee is good and they have an extensive menu. They are usually fairly busy and sometimes it's hard to find a spot to sit. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Honey Brie sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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If you're looking for some quality me-time and a good cafe, this place is a good choice. Cozy ambiance surrounded with book and good music.

Love love love this cute little spot. I have recently discovered this little coffee shop as I was looking to do some work in a cute cafe, and stumbled across this place down the street from me :) They have coffee, tea, signature drinks, scones, desserts, open faces sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and cookies!! Books! If you're a book lover, there's plenty of second hand books tucked into book shelves. Get cozy, grab one to read or refer to the first page to buy the book for the indicated price. Significantly cheaper than a bookstore for sure!! Only downfall is scarce plugs, so pls make sure you charge your laptop prior to coming otherwise you'd be fighting for plugs. Great vibes, good service, cute nooks to catch up with an old friend, read a good book. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Iced Pumpkin Cider was decent but the whipped cream didn't really go with it and there was a lot of ice. Service is variable - someone waited 45 mins for his coffee despite reminding them twice. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Tucked away along the main street north of Yonge and Major Mackenzie, Covernotes Coffee House is a great location for specialty coffee/tea drinks, sandwiches, and sweet treats. It has been very busy both times that I've gone, but my friend and I were still able to find a place to sit and settle down in for chats and getting some work done on our laptops. There is a 90-minute sitting limitation for patrons, which is something to keep in mind! However, most customers are to grab a quick cup to go, so you may be able to sit longer. It's a great, calming atmosphere with books lining the shelves, and even a tiny kids' corner with books for the little ones. So far, I've had the Chicken Melt and Avocado & Aged Cheddar sandwiches, which have been delicious. The avocado sandwich had a lot more green onions than my usual preference but some may enjoy this. Each sandwich comes with some chips, which was a nice, unexpected side. I've had the Blue Raspberry Lemonade twice now, and it's not as sweet as some others, which I enjoy. I've also had their espresso a few times, and it's full-bodied and nutty. My friend ordered the Latte and Flat White, and mentioned that both were very good! The staff are kind and helpful. It's a bit pricey in my opinions for a sandwich, but you do get a great ambiance, smiles, good coffee and hot food. read more

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Cute little spot in Richmond hill. Nice indoor and outdoor seating (in the summer). My fav thing to get here is the London fog. Love supporting small local businesses! read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Omg amazing cafe in Richmond Hill Love their seating area and mini library Best sunshine spot Definitely will back again read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Latte with Brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Went to this cute little coffee shop for some brunch and they have variety of sandwiches to choose from. I got the hummus pesto chicken sandwich. There was red pepper hummus, pesto, spinach, tomatoes, and chicken. Although I couldn't taste the pesto, the sandwich was still really good. I got an ice latte to go with the sandwich and it was great. Would come again to try their other sandwiches read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Ice Latte and Hummus Pesto Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I love this cafe. Cozy atmosphere, so many books it feels like I'm in a library. Beautiful and tasty coffee, tasty pastries. Convenient location. Great service. read more

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Best chia latte with oat milk I have ever had!!!! Super cozy vibe and amazing staff 10/10! read more

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Little cute central coffee. Great place to study. Good vibes. Service was smooth and cafe goers are nice.

How have I never been here before? This is a bright yet cozy cafe right next to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. The people working here are very friendly and answered my allergy related question. I love that they have nut-free and vegan treats available. Incredible variety of tea. Prices are normal. Beautiful showcases of treats, sandwiches pre-made or fresh made, all the coffee options and a cooler of pop, juice and waters available. Lots of tables at various heights indoors plus a patio to sit at. Books everywhere. Definitely a repeat for me. read more

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I was visiting the Markham/Richmond Hill area recently and came across Covernotes. I will say that it was not my first choice of places to visit, but because of the area in which I was staying, it became that. Most coffee shops don't open until later unlike in the States, and Covernotes was the earliest of the list near me. The cafe, itself, is very cool. It has the old schoolhouse/modern/industrial feel to the cafe with exposed ceiling and duct work, bricks, etc. The inside is quite spacious, and the newer patio area offers lots of space outside. In a cute part of Richmond Hill just before it gets into the busier are. I had a oat milk cinnamon latte the first day and it was delicious. I also had a drip coffee as is my custom, to see what that tasted like /'d it was pleasant. I went back the next day for an Americano and it was par for the course. I liked it, I want to like it more than 4 stars, but that's not a bad thing. Solid place for a cup of coffee and probably a pastry or toast or salad. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - I like their cups with their logo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Overall service is great. Layout for the establishment leaves something to be desired. The milk/sugar island is right at the entrance an creates lots of congestion. Could easily be remedied by moving the seating around. The espresso / espresso drinks... are not well cared for. I got a flat white, the beans were burned, temperature was clearly too high. The milk again temperature was way too high, not frothed appropriately, steamed for too long, and way too watery. I was very disappointed. read more

Met a friend after many years here one evening. I would say this is likely the best spot to do so in this neighbourhood. The cafe is airy, roomy, and full of great books to peruse. Once you place your order, you can select one of many tables near the large windows, or in the back corners. Staff were friendly and service was prompt. My friend and I were both happy with the quality of our coffees - hot, fresh, and not too weak. We were in later in the day and didn't choose any food, but I did try one of the muffins, which was pretty good. If you're a tea lover, you'll have plenty to choose from. Would definitely come back again to enjoy on my own or with any other company. read more

Beautiful place and cosy enough to either studying or hangout. I with the hours were more extended. I just have tried the coffee and cake and I liked it. read more

last week i went to big coffee store on leslie n 16th this week today i tried this 98 mark last week spend more n feel angry this time spend less eat well polite service so satisfy can't say more warm pastries served when eat on-location read more

The loveliest cafè in all of Richmond Hill! I love their Matcha Latte and their Espresso Brownie is so delish! My new favourite hidden gem!

Wonderful coffeehouse! Great for breakfast or lunch with an excellent sandwich selection. Got great recommendations from staff on what to order. I had e roasted chicken and brie on gluten free bread - it was delicious! Also the seasonal drinks choices are very plentiful. I had the cinnamon oat latte. Very satisfying. Check in process for certificate and contract tracing purposes super simple. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Roasted chicken and aged Brie sandwich on gluten free bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

After my early morning work, my wife suggested to try out this restaurant for breakfast. We had never been to restaurant before and so it was like an adventure. In fact, this is an extraordinary restaurant, the architectural design of restaurant building looked like a church. As I stepped inside, it was a total different story. It looked like a library to me. There bookshelves with books and magazines as well as paintings hung on almost all sides of the wall with price tags. So was this a cafe or an art museum? I wondered. Looking at the menu on the wall, the restaurant served a wide variety of coffees and lattes. It also offered grilled sandwiches and other breakfast choices. I ordered a cup of Chai Tea Latte and a Roasted Chicken and Brie Sandwich. The cup of Chai Tea Latte arrived first. The surface of the latte was slightly decorated with sprinkle of chocolate powder. It looked good and certainly tasted delicious!! Shortly after, the grilled sandwich arrived. There was a few chips and a strawberry on the side of the sandwich. The sandwich looked like a double decker and it was impressive. I could taste many different ingredients were stuffed inside the sandwich on top of the brier cheese and the roasted chicken. My mouth was full and couldn't stop chewing and biting. Please note that this restaurant was not like a high end cafe or restaurant but the quality of food and the interesting design of the restaurant captured my appetite as well as my heart. read more

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Cute place with good food and drinks! I got the ice vanilla latte and chicken club. Also appreciate the home made dog treats.

3.5 * Different, cozy old architecture glam meets antique vibe but not unique. I like they support/sell local artist from the pottery to art work on wall, the beans are small batch roasted and everything is made fresh. Prices are a tad more than Starbucks especially just a drip coffee here is $2.85/medium while $3 gets a tall latte at Starbucks! I Love their decaf Peruvian dark roast, so much I bought a pound for home and this is saying ALOT. It is hard to get parking behind if an event is running next door, great if you live nearby and can walk over. I came at 2pm on a weekday to chat with a friend and atmosphere felt like a library(no music, just a do not disturb feel) but on other nights they have more lively events going on. My friend has rented the back room for small private function which is neat. Mixed crowd from teens, trendy moms, to bookworm and a few odds and ends(tip jars are not free money for the public) Would come back if in area, but nothing worth the drive over for. read more

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This place is a book lover's haven; there are books on the shelves around the café. A nice quiet place to have a cup of joe or tea. They serve breakfast, sandwiches, muffins, scone and cakes. The cheddar spinach scone was tasty, but the lemon loaf cake was a bit dry and crumbly. Nice coffee. Great ambience and friendly staffs. read more

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Saw this restaurant on Yelp while I was looking for a place for breakfast. Came here and was amazed at the environment. This restaurant looked like a church from the outside. Inside of the restaurant was not decorated as a high end cafe. It looked like a mixture of a library and an art gallery. I chose to sit in front of a big window at a unique wooden made table. I ordered a Chai Tea Latte and a Roasted Chicken and Brie Sandwich. The Chai Tea Latte looked good when it came. I believed that chocolate powder was sprinkled throughout the surface of the Latte. It had a rich flavour of Chai Tea but it's a bit too sweet to my personal taste. The sandwich came shortly after. It was stuffed with layers of roasted chicken, lettuce, slices of cucumber, tomato and Brie cheese etc. On the side, there were a strawberry, and chips placed on the side on top of another leaflet of lettuce. Since the Sandwich was toasted and so it was crunchy with every bite. I really had to open my mouth wide to take a bite. It's really delicious. It's a nice and relaxing breakfast. read more

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Unfortunately, my caffe misto tasted off- it was really bitter and it might've been burnt coffee. I also ordered a vegan raspberry and chocolate scone to go, since the limited seats (due to new COVID measures) were all occupied. The scone was dry and I didn't finish it. Overall, the almost $10 was not worth it! However, my friend ordered a salted caramel hot chocolate and loved it. read more

The fact that I am now 4 weeks sober (of coffee that is) hurts my heart. Especially knowing that one of the best independent coffee shops in the GTA is serving it up and I cannot partake. I like to frequent this spot weekdays when I need a place close to home to get some work done. It likely has the best location in all of Richmond Hill, proudly situated within the old Richmond hill school house at Yonge and Wright street. I'm also surprised that given this prime location it isn't busier, folks if you're looking for a great cuppa-joe I highly recommend you stop in here for some (they roast their own beans just 20 minutes away in Newmarket). Everything about their menu is fresh, gourmet and fantastic. It's all freshly made to order and done with care. While the Smoked cheddar and bacon grilled cheese is wonderful and a comfort food fave, I'm especially a fan of their vegan quinoa, and their made to order crepes. Although more difficult to make I encourage you to order the Gatsby with egg and ham inside. In addition to their fresh lunch fare they also have backed in house goodies like muffins, scones and gluten free options! I'm awarding Covernotes 3.5 stars (rounded up) on account of the fact that after nearly a year of promises they still have not offered their own WiFi and request that guest piggyback off the nearby Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts signal, which is patchy at the best of times. Also, if you're looking for plugs, good luck that situation is extremely limited. Final note, if you're looking for used books, Covernotes derives its clever name from the fact that they offer thousands of second hand books for sale throughout their store. You actually never know what you will find here! read more

Covernotes Coffee House - Chipotle Chicken Wrap with side of quinoa! #healthy #tasty #GTArocks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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I frequent downtown Richmond Hill and Cover Notes is one of my fave spots. A refreshing watering hole for cappuccinos or black teas, and for a book lover and art enthusiast like me it's a fine retreat. A heritage landmark right next to the very contemporary Richmond Hill Center for the Performing Arts at the heart of the old downtown, it's a tree that stands tall for the town's artistic, musical, and intellectualculture. Coffee and pastries are great and I enjoy it very much and I come here more for the vibe of the place. They have the used books bookstore, Books on the Hill, and an art gallery of local and professional artists which paintings are also for sale and far from being mediocre. You can spend hours reading the books from the shelf and sit yourself in a cozy nook at the backend of the room, or enjoy some light & air at the main dining where the paintings are. A simplistic and cozy country interior with clean pastel palettes and old school architecture it's a quiet place to write, think, read, and be among artists and writers who are very warm and pleasant. This place will not blow you away like Starbucks would but it will impress you with its delectable charm and desirable simplicity. read more

Covernotes Coffee House - The north entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Just NORTH of Richmond Hill's Centre for the Performing Arts there is a beautiful 2-storey historical red-brick building standing on it's own with a black banner and NEON green lettering "Covernotes" that says Tea and Coffee House, so I HAD to go check it out. It was just as CUTE inside if I am allowed to say that. It reminds me of Green Merchants near Leslieville or just a typical independent coffee shop near Kensington or Little Italy, so it's a nice SURPRISE to see something like Covernotes appear in the suburbs out of nowhere. It is basically a USED bookstore with a Coffee & Tea shop inside while posting various art pieces that are for sale or just display. I can definitely see myself study here if I live nearby as any other coffee shop within the radius is either Starbucks or Tim Hortons. Locally, ORGANIC coffee by JP Lindsay Co(http://www.jplindsayco.ca). There is a wall with various Teas for purchase as well as another wall with a few Coffees for retail. I had the Single Espresso($1.95) and it was a light clean smooth flavour that definitely reminds me of organic coffees. I also had the Cappucino($3.20) but it wasn't as good and it was almost a complete Latte as it was more milk than foam. The young gentlemen and only person attending to the shop prepared my drink with LOTS of detail and even re-did the drink a second time, unfortunately he is still a young-hand on this matter but I can see his efforts and determination and that makes it worth a SECOND try for me sometime in the future. He even brought both of my drinks to my table, that's SERVICE I've never seen before at a coffee shop. I will STICK with coffee, espresso and TRY the TEAS as I noticed a great selection that peaked my interest with the combinations. I would be happy to see this rarity of an independent coffee shop in the suburbs be able to serve the locals and in return the community can embrace this combination of Bookstore/Drink shop. read more

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Very cute vibes. Old school building turned into coffee shop. Lots of book options and baked goods. Drinks are delicious. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Staff are also very nice and attentive read more

Very comfortable and kitschy little cafe/ book store right next to the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre. It has a pleasant no-frills decor, along with walls of wooden shelves displaying used books, which I assume are for sale. I like everything about this place except for one thing... the coffee. I don't know what brand it is, but I would rather have generic instant coffee than this stuff! read more

I am a tourist in here and so far is one of the best cafe in town . Is highly recommend

I love this little place. Covernotes is a perfect spot for a Sunday morning coffee and a quiet read. The place has just enough seating to not get over-crowded, which is more than I can say for the average Second Cup or Starbucks in town. It's clean, bright and unique atmosphere is comforting, especially in the winter. My last visit to Covernotes was the first time I stopped in for lunch. I was desperately trying to find somewhere to do my payroll and of course at 12pm on a Sunday a spot in a local coffee shop is hard to find. It was freezing outside, I had already driven around for half an hour and I was hungry and getting very grumpy. So, I decided to give it a chance. Normally when I'm in this mood I would just go home to avoid being with the rest of society, of course for all your sakes. Ya, you're welcome. But here the staff are so sweet and bubbly that they immediately improved my mood. Once I set up my work station, I went to order. I was surprised by the types of food they served; lattes, crepes, sandwiches, soup, salad and desserts. They have an awesome selection. Since I already knew their coffee was excellent, I started with that, and then I ordered the chipotle chicken wrap. The wrap came in about 10 minutes. Decent time since it was made to order. It came with a few slices of pineapple and quinoa salad on the side. The wrap was very good, it had great spice and the chicken was nice and tender. I was very happy with my lunch choice. I plan to head back to Covernotes soon to try a crepe and a spicy hot chocolate, which unfortunately I saw they offered after I already ordered coffee. And, I also plan on searching through their used book selection in the back, all of which are pre-loved and for sale. The only down side to Covernotes, especially when going to do work, is that the wireless is finicky and there are no outlets to plug laps tops in. Next time I will make sure mine is fully charged. So if you're looking for a new coffee spot, I definitely recommend here. Stray off the beaten Starbucks path and try something new. Give back to a good cause by trying some local coffee and supporting small local businesses. Trust me, while all the black-rim glasses, floppy hat and cashmere scarf wearing "worldly" kids are sitting at Starbucks, you could be sitting at Covernotes thinking locally and giving back to your community. read more

Good Stuff - very cozy and quiet - sorted library - plenty of small tables for 1-2 people - couple sets of large tables (I remember 2 or 3) - hidden gem - 2 entrances lol - kind and helpful service - comfortable seating, atmosphere, etc - clean bathrooms - perfect lighting (not too dim) Grr Moments - the water pitcher and glasses were filthy - found a dead bug 'swimming' inside the water - the table weren't cleaned (only happened once though) - the expensive menu haha (can't be really helped) - drinks aren't worth paying a lot of money for - my Iced Tea tasted like water - Lemonade was mediocre and was a bit less than Minute - maid's quality and taste(s) Overall worth studying and going there but don't buy from their menu. read more

Has a wonderful selection of tea and goodies. We went here for a quick snack and hot drink, but the menu is actually quite extensive with lots of food options. Will have to go back to try more of the menu! read more