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 went a second time. I am not a coffee drinker, but I spoke with a latte drinker who goes to this…read morecafe regularly. She said the latte is $5.75, served in a proper cup. The latte is excellent, and $5.75 is the normal price for a non-chain store. The staff knows their coffee, and she also has good conversations with them. She speaks very highly of the store. She said the name changed to Ion Coffee about May 2023.

Night three, round one of the TIFF food trucks…read more While waiting for Stuft to open I grabbed a refreshing Berry Berry Iced Tea. I was impressed at the size of their menu that they could offer from their truck and I was also glad to see that they had more than just coffee as their name suggests. The iced tea was nicely sweetened and garnished with fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and a large slice of lime. They don't skimp on the ice so your beverage will stay nice a cool while you sip away on a warm summer day. While the price may be tipped slightly towards the expensive side of the scale I appreciate the little extras and details and great customer service to make up for it. Side note: There were no hula girls to be found. Only three guys smushed into a truck...creepy...

Quite possibly the best coffee I have ever had. I still think about it, found Hula Girl in the food…read morebuilding of the CNE and have been dreaming about them ever since.

Ordered: Iced Pistachio Latte (~CAD $9)…read moreIced Spanish Latte (~CAD $9) Aya's take: Shaghf Cafe is finally in North America (est in UAE) and this is the coffee spot I was most excited to try on my trip to Canada! Shaghf means "passion" and the team here clearly is passionate about good coffee. They have proper Arab coffee; slightly different than these Yemeni coffee spots in a lot of ways. We got the Iced Pistachio Latte which was sweet, nutty, and made with real pistachio syrup. The Iced Spanish Latte was milky, rich, and soft in flavor. Both were delicious and gave me the caffeine kick I was looking for! I love the artwork on the cups and can't wait for them to keep expanding to the US!

If I'm being honest, I actually walked out of the store the first time I walked in to check it out…read more I wanted to try it but genuinely felt like I wasn't welcome. No greeting from any staff. Just didn't feel like a warm environment. After checking the menu and prices, I was also not too convinced but it's probably because my first impression left a bad taste (especially since the store was empty too). Decided to give it a shot again a second time and visited on a late night on a weekend. This time, I still felt that warmth and welcome/customer service was lacking. As for the dining experience, the chairs weren't too comfortable but the other seating was ok. The actual order? Took forever to be ready despite there not being too many people waiting for an order. We debated trying a dessert too but given that we were not at all satisfied with the drinks, we decided not to. The tiramisu latte was alright. I personally felt that the "tiramisu" either tasted more like a cake or was stale. I didn't like the taste as much as I expected to. The pumpkin spice drink on the other hand was much better, but again not good enough for me to be convinced to visit again and try something else off the menu. I don't mind paying higher prices for good quality items, but I personally felt like the value wasn't there for me to justify it.

I came here to get an overpriced breakfast. They serve Starbucks coffee. I had an egg sandwich and…read moreit was average and expensive. I would only recommend coming here if you are staying in the Sheraton and are in a rush in the morning.

Convenient for guests staying at the Sheraton or attending meetings. Coffee and muffin for me…read moretoday. Accepts green vouches from hotel which makes it an attractive money saving option.

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.

My colleague and I were walking on our lunch and saw the poster and was reminded of a TikTok about…read moretheir matcha! You wouldn't be able to tell too much about their menu or what their selection was since there's not too much about them on Google and etc. The matcha was delicious and had no fishy/off taste! I was so glad they had options that was milk-free like the tonic water drinks. It's located inside a shop that sells men's clothing and other home accessories. Super clean and you can walk around as you wait for your drinks. From the taste and looks of the drink you can tell how much effort they put into each cup. It truly was a great experience.

Never ate here before but this shit looks absolutely bomb I might come here after seeing thease…read morephotos

I visited this bakery today to purchase a cupcake for my dog's birthday. It was a wonderful…read moreexperience and I ended up with a box full of delicious treats for my entire family. Since all the goodies have been eaten I can honestly say that they were delicious and of very high quality. It was very hard to choose just 6 treats. The cream and fruits on my treats were absolutely beyond my expectations. The staff was also very lovely and friendly and I will definitely be back even though I live 50 minutes away. Wow! Just super impressed! I highly recommend this bakery. They also have a cafe with seating and coffees and sandwiches. Please check them out as you won't be disappointed.