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)

This location of Major Treat Coffee is located inside Emissions Record Shop at the corner of…read moreHarbord and Brunswick. I stumbled upon the coffee shop while walking along Harbord not realizing how close it was to Spadina! The coffee bar offers caffeinated beverages, teas, and hot chocolate as well as has cookies. There are also juices, bags of coffee beans, and a small selection of coffee gear as well. The café is primarily take out only although there are a few chairs to chill on inside. They also have some patio furniture outside as well. I dropped by on a Sat afternoon, there were a steady flow of customers. Service wise, staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered a flat white with regular milk and my drink was made at a reasonable time while the barista made small talk with me. My flat white was made well and I did sit on the patio for a little bit before heading off. Overall, great vibes, coffee, and staff. Would return if I am around the area!

Popped in here for a quick pick me up. The guy at the counter was friendly and the spot is cozy. I…read moreordered a matcha latter with a chocolate croissant. The matcha latte was made properly, not watered down. I wish it was sweetened more but nothing I couldn't fix when I got home . The croissant was okay. Not the best. And they don't have anything to warm it up. It tasted stale and thick. Not buttery and light. I know they're known for the coffee so I hope to visit again and try out their decaf coffee. Def a great spot to get a good iced or warm beverage and snack with a warm welcome!

A welcome addition to Carleton Village! Finally, GOOD coffee in the neighbourhood.read more

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.

Friendly service and best latte. Not to mention it's a clean cafe with great vibe. Good place to…read moremeet friends and family. their cake selection is awesome.

I've been in Canada for almost a month now and this is by far the only cafe that's open late, has…read morethe fastest wifi, best customer service, and great food options. Everything from the ice cream, to pastries, to food, to drinks are all great! I've been frequenting this cafe on the daily and spend quite a few hours here doing work. I highly recommend visiting during the mornings as the views from the window is beautiful and the ambiance is unparalleled.

Super cute neighborhood cafe at the corner amongst all these town homes. While I'm not quite…read moreknowledgeable on coffee, it looks like they sell a lot of the quality brands for a home set up. They also sell the beans. They had a great selection of quiche, tarts, blondies bars, milk cakes, croissants and sliced loafs. Nice to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. We got the biscoff latte and the caramel banana latte from the summer menu. Delicious! We forgot to ask for lactose free or alternative milk but it's ok. The lattes were really refreshing and lightly flavored which is perfect. Not too heavy and you can enjoy the entire thing without feeling too heavy. Staff are super friendly and the drinks were pretty quick. There were about 3 couples ordered at the same time and we were in and out within minutes. I also appreciate that at the seating, they ask people not to use laptops cause it's really meant for people to come, enjoy a cup of coffee with friends, and move along. Not a cafe that encourages people to sit for hours and work, given the limited space. The seats are really comfy too. I would love to swing by again for a cup of latte and maybe try a croissant too next time. It's such a cute, cozy neighborhood spot!

Anytime I have an appointment across the street. I always stop in for a little treat before I head…read morehome. The staff are always polite and helpful with explaining the menu. Today I tried their iced cheesecake chai from the summer menu and it was very nice, but I honestly prefer their iced matchas. My husband always loves their turtle brownies, and this time I tried the Biscoff croissant and it was TO DIE FOR. Always a lovely time to enjoy your treat in the afternoon.

AVOID. They don't take cash, and have no signs posted to that effect. They took a LONG time to ring…read moreorders through, and waited to tell me I couldn't pay with cash until I got to the front of the line. No ambiance to speak of. AVOID

Stylish and friendly cafe with great coffee. Great addition to the neighbourhood. Gorgeous sunny…read morepatio.

Nice, little and cozy Starbucks tucked away in a huge building filled with stores on the lower…read morelevel. They had free WiFi which was great! Not enough seating but yet again, it's a small Starbucks. They were friendly, quick and the store was clean and stocked. Very good experience overall!

Four Stars for location, location, location…read more + Much better layout than the one on Bay and Cumberland. Plenty of room to wait, mingle and wiggle. + Great spot to sit and watch other shoppers. + An ideal place to escape and forget the freezing cold weather. + Close to subway.