I was in the area for the Oshawa Peony Festival and found out about this cute little cafe while…read moreperusing TikTok for food recommendations. Lots of street parking around here. When we walked in we were amazed by the beautiful decor - like a old-fashioned library with cherry blossoms everywhere. We ordered the following to try: - Strawberry Matcha: This was a very steep price but you will quickly realize why it's worth it. It's high grade ceremonial matcha on a layer of strawberry milk and topped with strawberry cream foam. A very large glass at that - an amazing drink! 10/10 - Spanish Latte: I got the 16 oz version which is a huge glass! Cute latte art and the coffee was very strong. 9/10 - Capri Pesto Toast: Yum. Mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. All the toasts are cut in half which makes it easy to share which I thought was a nice touch. 9/10 - Pear Brulee Toast: Delicious and I think I'm going to try a version of this at home. Sliced pear with torched sugar toppings, on brie cheese. An amazing pairing of fruit with cheese. Loved this so much. I was debating this vs the honey comb brie toast and I think I made the right decision to choose this. 10/10 Service overall is slow - be warned (they have a sign). I'd put this at 5 star review otherwise; while there was indeed a lot of care put into all the drinks and food I've found they were easily distracted too. Otherwise this is a great cafe that really takes pride in their drinks and food! I would love to come back to try their other pastries next time.

Great service, food and ambiance, went on a Wednesday morning and despite the busy traffic and…read moreworking by themselves the worker was kind and friendly! So happy to see such a well curated cafe in Durham will be coming again. Especially loved the cute tulip drink, hope they do more of these!

The service is great. The ambiance is great. Menu could use work. My brutally honest opinion is…read morethat this place has many great initiatives and I love supporting women-owned businesses. But if I come back it'll only be for support and not for the taste of the drinks. I also think menu is very extensive which is risky if you don't have some staples down good. All in all, it wasn't bad but the drinks are average. I hope they improve the taste and maybe make menu smaller so they can focus on quality over quantity. I'd love to come back once they do. This is in downtown Whitby so limited street paid parking. 6/10 over all.

We've been on two occasions just for beverages. Service is friendly. We have gotten the pistachio…read moreTurkish latte and banana pudding and strawberry matchas. The drinks are delicious, but in my opinion a bit on the pricy side which is why it's 1 star off.

100% will be back! Received the most welcoming hellos as we walked through the door. They had a…read morecharming little market corner with some Canadian made and handmade products. I love that local touch! The menu has a lot of great options from drinks to baked goods. It's not too overwhelming for options but anyone could find something that suits their taste buds. I went for the carmelized banana matcha latte which was quite a new flavour. It was like a smokey sweet matcha which I enjoyed quite a lot. I'd love to try the london fog next time or the Italian Sodas if the weather stays warm. The gingerbread cookie I ordered was fantastic. Huge and melted down flat so it had those delicious, caramelized edges that I love. As we left, we got another enthusiastic goodbye from the lovely staff here. We felt so welcomed and at home. I love this cafe! For those who don't know, Melly's celebrates all abilities! They are a market + cafe that offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to train and gain work-integrated learning experiences. It's an inspiring business built on inclusion and contributing to the community. They support their staff to build critical job skills, experience the full employment process, and transition into broader employment opportunities. Absolutely recommend. Make this your regular coffee spot!

Location: Inside a plaza at Harwood Ave S & Bayly St E…read more Parking: A lot of parking spots available Decor: Really cute and cozy. You can spend hours here! Food: Wow it was honestly so good. The panini's they all sounded amazing and didn't know what to choose. We ordered one to share and it was so good we decided to order another. The ice cream is also good, they were out of the one we wanted but it was still delicious! Service & Cost: I must say i really loved the service. I don't go to Ajax often as i'm from Richmond hill. But the owner is so nice and sweet! Had a real nice chat. She was informative about the menu and talked a bit about herself. She has special events and 10% off for seniors on Tuesdays. All these cute events: Comedy night, games night, open mic night, date night, meetings, live music... They even have board games you can play for free at the back. The price is fair for the quality of food and service that you receive. I will 100% go back and highly recommend to everyone. A real gem both the Cafe and the owner. Love!!

What a gem of a café in an otherwise unassuming plaza in Ajax. Spacious yet still cozy with a good…read moreselection of drinks, baked goods and food (soup, salad, sandwiches, etc). If you get your drink in a mug they are quite large and generous (at least for the mocha and the white chocolate chai). Should definitely be a go-to place when in Durham region!

I usually order for pick up and the portion to price ratio is pretty disrespectful. The "soup and…read moresalad" combo is $16+tax. You can get a side of Mac and cheese as the soup but $18 after tax for this tiny lunch is insane. I hope it's different as a dine in experience but even then, it should consistent if you're going to advertise your menu as a takeout menu as well. Shameful

Came here first thing on a Saturday morning. We were greeted and our orders were taken promptly…read more You put in your order first, find a table and then your food is brought to you. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with sausage and hashbrowns, and a fruit bowl to share with my friend. The food didn't take long to come out and the portion sizes were pretty decent. They weren't huge, but I still felt pretty full. Taste wise, the food was good as well. I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich and hashbrowns.

Walking into this restaurant is a great experience as you witness all the unique art on the walls…read more Our waitress was very friendly and the service was fast. Looking through the menu we had a really tough time deciding what we wanted since there were so many great options! I ordered the Veggie Omelette and I was really impressed by it. The omelette contained grilled onions, spinach and tomato and the veggies were delicious! There was a light sprinkle of feta on top which complemented the flavours very well. My parter ordered the Big Fart and also really enjoyed it. We loved the home fries and the sausages were awesome. We got the pancake as a side and it was probably the fluffiest pancake I've ever seen! The portion sizes were perfect and we left the table comfortably full. We both loved our meals and had a great experience so we can't wait to come back!

One of the best brunch I've had in a long time!! My eggs…read moreBenedict were fabulous, the salad on the side was really good too! I ordered the deluxe so it had spinach, red pepper & ham. My friend had breakfast scrambled eggs, bacon home fries and scone/tea biscuit with homemade jam The blueberry jam was good. A bit sweet for me since the scone was a bit sweet too. The home fries were so yum! Definitely worth the visit! Definitely worth a return visit.

Great service, great ambiance, nice and quite, plenty of seats inside and a few outside, very clean…read moreand great decorations. We ordered double espresso and latte, unfortunately not my kind of espresso, roasted too dark and off the balance of a great espresso, left charcoal like after taste. I personally prefer a balanced light roast to get the narrow sweet spot between acidity and bitterness. Plus, darker roast has less caffeine, and I like more

Very interesting decor. The Rueben would sell in NY that's how good. The frozen cappuccino was…read moreawesome

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.