Close to museum of contemporary art. Popped by for a drink. Nice open tall ceiling space. Has a couple steps up there is a ramp installed for accessibility. 1 washroom on site. Tables and bar tops available for seating. Nice vibe cool setup up. There was live music around noon, I unfortunately just missed it not sure the schedule on that. Cafe and pastries and small food menu available. Nice people working behind the counter. All and all good. read more

Ethica Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Coffee is good but very small. Unfortunately the jalapeño scone resembled a hockey puck made of compressed dust. Good music, condo crowd, pricey. read more

I would give this place a 3.5 from rounding it up to a 4 I ordered a chai tea latte and a croissant the chai tea latte was good it is not sweet so if you're someone who likes your chai sweet you would have to add additional sweetener. The croissants was flaky they do provide the option of warming it for you. I later went back and got an iced americano I chose the Brazilian roast that they had that was described to have hints of chocolate I thought the Americana was awful I didn't even drink half of it I felt really bad especially because it was almost $5 I wasted on a drink I didn't like. I appreciate it that they didn't charge extra for alternative milk They also sell coffee you can make at home but from my experience I would not buy the coffee that I tried because I didn't like it. But to be fair they also had Ethiopian coffee and something else on drip, my friend she tried the drip coffee and she said it was good Aesthetically this place is beautiful they have lots of plants very chill and earthy I do feel that it's a little uninviting to anyone trying to get work done, most of the tables have signs on it that says not laptop friendly and there's only one table all the way at the back that has a laptop friendly sign and then I saw some people sitting at the counter the counter didn't have any sign. The staff were very friendly and welcoming never had any issue there read more

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A cute little coffee shop below a studio space. We happen to see this shop as we were walking from a studio photoshoot and wanted to get something to drink. My fiance got an espresso and I got a fruity iced tea. He said his espresso was perfect, nicely bitter, sour and had the crema on top. My fruity iced tea tasted like a hibiscus tea that was iced, which was really good. We also got a cookie each, one chocolate chip and one oatmeal. The oatmeal was a mix of sweet and nutty, while the chocolate chip was salty but sweet. The people working there cared about the quality they were putting out because they remade the espresso a few times until it was the quality they wanted. Loved this little shop! read more

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Had a wonderful visit to Toronto with 2 mornings spent at Ethica! The staff is incredibly friendly, the food is top tier for greb-and-go coffeeshop vibes, and I had the most flavorful flat white I (someone who grew up in the coffee industry, and who drinks one almost daily) has ever had! Only complaint was from some people who got drip or pour over but preferred a darker roast. Prices can be high! read more

Happened to stumbled upon Ethica when leaving Preto Loft, and am I glad to have discovered this place. Although Sterling Junction area is new to me, I'm familiar with Bloor West and find this to be a great addition to the neighbourhood! Ethica is a fairly big space, much bigger than a lot of the independent coffee shops in the area. Very clean, very airy, family friendly, with lots of seating for socializing and tables to work from. The baristas were friendly and super easy to strike up an organic conversation. As a roaster with a huge selection of single-origin coffees, it was difficult to choose from, but the Ethiopian Flat White was great and I look forward to eventually trying the rest! read more

Torn! Beautiful setting, SUPER friendly guy at cash - I don't think he was the barista too. On the downside, pastries were kept in a 3/4 display case on the side of the cash and there were soo many flies inside. When I finally bit into my croissant, it was as expected...DRY. Apparently, fresh pastries are delivered each morning from Blackbird, but I think they should close up the case if they have a problem with flies. And more importantly, keep the integrity of the baked goods. I grabbed an Americano to-go (from Burundi), and tbh, it didn't taste all that fresh...to me. This was my experience later on in the day, so I'm sure it would be loads better in the AM. It's literally down the street from the MOCA and they're doing some major construction on the street, so there's no immediate street parking. It was ok for me to temporarily park in front of the café to grab my items tho! read more

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Ethica Coffee Roasters, a small coffee shop and roastery, located on Sterling near MOCA, specializes in single origin specialty coffees. They are located about a 10 min walk from the closest subway station (Lansdowne) as well as have parking close by. They roast their coffees on site and offer a wide variety of beverages and beans for purchase as well. Due to the pandemic restrictions, Ethica is takeout only with mask wearing and social distancing enforced throughout the cafe space. There are also a variety of coffee and other goods for purchase as well. I stopped by Ethica Coffee Roasters on a Tuesday late morning. During my time there, there was a steady flow of customers. Service was friendly and efficient. I liked how you had a choice between two different roasts, which is much appreciated. I opted for the beans from Ethiopia and had an iced americano. The drink was made well. I also noticed they had some cookies and pastries for sale. Overall, friendly staff, great drinks, and a warm environment. Would love to return to the cafe once dine is available again! read more

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My second time back to the coffee shop, 5 stars for both visits! Nicely designed coffee shop with super friendly staff. First visit was on a Saturday morning as I cycled through the city, I walked out with a flat white. Second visit on a Sunday afternoon, close to closing time. Came out with a bag of Colombia Alejandro Ortega. Super excited to try this one. The staff was really helpful with the type of coffee beans I was looking for. If you're a fan of coffee and around the area, I'd 100% recommend this coffee shop! read more

If you're a coffee purist, Ethica Coffee Roasters should be high on your list of places to get a caffeinated pick-me-up or a supply of beans. Located on Sterling Road near the Museum of Contemporary Art, this shop is equal parts industrial and artsy - with soaring ceilings, exposed bricks, and local art displayed on its expansive walls. Two origins are usually on offer, and the Ethiopian beans I tried had subtle notes of honey, making it the perfect choice for a frothy latte. The team of baristas are incredibly skilled, pulling good shots and making their patrons smile with small talk and latte art. Peep their shop for beans and other unique merchandise as well. An absolute must-try. read more

Ethica Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cutest coffee shop with the friendliest and patient staff! You get to select which bean you would like for your latte. Will def come again if I'm in the area - super close to MOCA which I hope to visit once it's open again. Be sure to give Ethica coffee a try! :) read more

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What a pleasant shop in the middle of nowhere. Not really, it is right across the street from the Toronto Museum of Contemporary Art. It really is not easy to access though; we were on bikes so it was no problem. You can feel immediately upon entering that it is probably a quality place. It has that vibe. It is very welcoming and pleasant inside, with an atmosphere that makes you want to linger. We had an espresso and ice tea. Excellent. And the staff was very friendly. read more

Ethica Coffee Roasters - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great addition to a new(er) area of Toronto; STERLING JUNCTION.. contemporary museum, a rail path, brewery... coming along nicely. Tried a Brazilian flat white: excellent. Great staff, incredible revamped space. A+ read more

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My biggest little one was in a (masked and distant) ballet class and I was sleepy and had 45 minutes to kill. Off I went looking for a latte. I walked about 50 steps and boom! Hello Ethica Coffee. This place is big and airy, has coffees, pastries and a small fridge of lunch offerings from Parallel. Delicious. My flat white was perfect, and they are taking Covid-19 very seriously. read more

I really liked the place where this cafe is located, an industrial area of ​​the city with a new face, the interior decoration, how spacious and how good it feels, as well as the variety and how fresh each cup of coffee tastes, good service and the decoration make it different from other cafes in the city, it also has wheelchair access, bathrooms inside and a large parking area read more

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Cute coffee place near the Make Den where I was taking some sewing classes. They offer a discount on baked goods towards the end of the day...so a little something sweet for you means that food does not go to waste! I wish I lived closer, I would totally come back. read more

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