I was really happy to discover this coffee shop in the Old Kingston Road area…read more The shop itself has a beautiful interior, making it a great place to work, relax or catch up with a friend. Service was quick and friendly, and there were plenty of interesting drink options to choose from. On this visit, I ordered the matcha latte with coconut water and the brown sugar shaken espresso. Both were excellent. I was a bit skeptical about the matcha with coconut water, but it completely won me over. It was light, refreshing, and surprisingly well balanced, a unique twist that really worked. The brown sugar shaken espresso was equally enjoyable, with a smooth coffee flavour and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, I don't have any complaints. Between the beautiful space, great drinks, and efficient service, this coffee shop is exactly what the area needed. I'll definitely be back and hope it becomes a neighborhood staple.

It's cute at a first glance and my matcha latte was ok…read more However, the worker didn't bother sweeping the floor or wiping down the tables after opening. Crumbs were everywhere. Really gross stuff. Don't even bother with the baked goods, as they are the Kirkland brand from Costco. They didn't even try to hide it as the packaging for it was within sight on the counter and there were extra croissants they didn't put in the case yet. Two of the coffees were very mediocre, according to the people I got them for. I think this place is better than a Timmie's, but that's it.

Edill's Coffee House was really good overall. Prices are fair and the value is solid for what you…read moreget. Customer service was very good staff were friendly and everything was handled smoothly. I like that they serve brunch as well, so it works for more than just coffee. It's a good spot to go with friends or to sit and work/study. They also have a computer station with a free computer available, which is a nice extra if you need it.

I LOVED the chicken wrap, OOOOMG the proportions were just right, spice level was a nice kick, but…read morewow it all came together so divinely. I'm actually GASSED. The ech fries had a complex and amazing taste profile! The fries were a stellar snack. That wrap was a lovely lunch on this -24 day Biggest Shout-out to the biscoff crème brûlée latte I had (pink cup)! It was sweet but I could really taste the crème brûlée and salted caramel drizzle! Staff was good at checking the drinks when I had questions. The vibes here are casual chic, you can show up in sweats but you still feel pretty. Love it here. Def get their chicken wrap!!

Raisu Shima is a brand new minimalist Japanese takeout café specializing in Japanese bentos, teas,…read moreJapanese soda, bento rice, sandos, lattes, snacks, cute Hello Kitty and Kirby character desserts. Cute Japanese anime decorations and Jellycat dolls. Their drinks are made from scratch and very delicious tasting. They are pet friendly too!

My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding down…read more Last Friday, I was in the area to pick up some snacks at Wai Tack Kee in preparation for lunar new year. After fetching my order, I needed to find a Tim Hortons to get a special donut that was only available last weekend. I did a quick search and there was a Timmy's two blocks away. Sweet! I drove over to this Timmy's. It's a combo store with Wendy's. Here's proof that I am more of a Wendy's person than a Timmy's one. I went through the Wendy's drive-thru. It is such a habit. It was my first time driving right through it without placing an order. For a second, I thought about getting a Frosty, but I wasn't feeling it. I drove around the block and hit the proper Timmy's drive-thru. It was definitely a longer wait here than Wendy's. When it was my turn to order, I got a woman who seemed rather hasty. When I finally said that I wanted to get a #chooseToInclude donut, I got this exchange: "The sprinkle donut? Sure," she said. "Is that what the #chooseToInclude is also called? A sprinkle donut?" From what I saw in the graphic, half of the donut had sprinkles on it. I then heard a male colleague correct her and reassure me that my order was for this special donut. It's not the first time that I end up sounding brainy because a Timmy's employee doesn't know what's on the menu. If I came here just for an ordinary sprinkle donut, I'd be bummed out. I normally don't hit Timmy's for a donut. The whole reason why I wanted this donut was that all proceeds from its sale were going to Special Olympics Canada. I wanted to support it. I got to the window and had my Tim rewards barcode scanned from my phone. I paid with a debit card. I then got my donut. I thanked the woman, who didn't say a thing, and I headed home. I had my donut when I got home. The #chooseToInclude donut is a chocolate ring donut with white fondant, coloured sprinkles, and whipped topping. I do like Timmy's special donuts. This one was delightful. It had a bit of sweetness. I didn't crash from a sugar or carb high an hour later. It was so good for $1.69 before tax. I have a streak that continues where I don't get the warmest, most knowledgeable Timmy's employee at a drive-thru in the GTA. It's the main reason why I am not a regular. This Timmy's was fine. Not horrible. Not the best. Fine. (55)

It's a Tim Horton, this one is always busy and the line goes onto the street. Decent service…read morealways get the farmers wrap for breakfast. Food quality is going down hill over the years I find. Decent value though.

Overall rating 4.4/5 (rounded up)…read more Haven't been back to this cafe in a while, and I forgot how much I enjoy their drinks! Their coffee/espresso is solid here (Hatch beans!), so you know you're getting a good drink. I went for their sea salt cheese foam latte (iced), which was a perfect blend of espresso, milk, & slightly sweet, salty, creamy foam. I also appreciate how there is some seating available (high top table by the front windows, bench seating along one side of the store). It's not the best cafe if you want to work or have a long chat, but it's nice that there's the option to sit and relax instead of just taking your drink to go. I wish the prices of their speciality drinks were slightly less expensive though, because $8 for an iced drink (while delicious & pretty) is a lot to spend.

A cute coffee shop in Markham!…read more Hopped in here and loved to see their menu with images that clearly shows you their specialty drinks. I opted for their yuzu matcha latte and iced americano. Both drinks were great and were prepared beautifully. I can't wait to try their jasmine tea latte that is also on their specialty menu item. They have a large bench seating area that is perfect for a quick chit chat/ catch up with friends. Overall, a great spot to check out and I can't wait to be back.

Tip: The watermelon juice is yummy and refreshing…read more A few Saturdays ago, I had lunch at Malvern Town Centre's food court. I ordered a combo that required more than a canned Diet Coke. I needed another drink. I walked away from the food court and found Real Fruit Bubble Tea. Perfect! I looked at the menu while waiting in line. There was a person ahead of me. I love real watermelon that's pulverized into juice. I saw whole watermelons at the back of this store. Yes, please! When it was my turn to approach the counter, I got the nicest young man who guided me through the drink ordering process. I got a medium watermelon juice with mixed coconut jelly. It was cool looking at all the jelly flavours. The strawberry and green apple jellies looked good, too. Next time! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and paid. Done! It didn't take long for my drink to be made. The place had pre-cubed watermelon chunks and plopped them into the blender. Nice! I thanked the man who handed my drink to me. I got a paper straw and read the instructions on how to poke it through the drink's seal. The downside is that folks take a straw, unwrap it, and leave the wrapper on the table. I don't get it when there's a garbage steps away. I loved this drink. It was delicious. It was cold and naturally sweet. The mixed coconut jelly also added some sweetness, but it wasn't disgustingly sweet. I look forward to returning for more yummy drinks. It's a good store. (340)

The most below average cup of bubble tea I've ever had. Due to the current situation, I decided to…read moresplurge on an overpriced cup of bbt (delivery service fees) because my cravings were at an all time high being under social isolation. They now offer delivery services via Uber Eats and I was quick to hop on that offer because I'm a GTA east ender and there aren't any other bbt delivery options within the radius. I ordered a medium sized honey milk green tea with tapioca. The tea itself was fine, but the 2 stars lies entirely in the quality of tapioca I received... because what's bbt without the tapioca? It tasted like day old tapioca or tapioca leftover from the bottom of the pot. Extremely disappointing. Most of the pearls were some sort of broken up and really soft... but not the good kind of soft. You can kind of see in the picture but I wasn't given a good ratio of tapioca either.. it wasn't just bad, but it was also stingy. The silver lining is that it helped end my bbt craving because it was that much of a letdown. Mind you, I've ordered from other RFBT locations a lot in the past and I didn't have any complaints. This was my first time at this location... any bbt place that has bad tapioca is an automatic no from me.

Tip: Earn Tims rewards with every purchase. You can redeem your points towards food and drink…read more Last Friday was National Donut Day. Tim Hortons had a deal where you could get a donut for $1 with a purchase of a hot or iced coffee. I know that other donut joints offer a free donut to mark this day. Frankly, I avoid such promotions. Lining up and dealing with crowds, especially after a rather trying workweek, isn't exactly what I call fun. I'm good shelling out for a donut. Getting a deal is also great! This Tim Hortons is a combo store with Burger King. Nope, it's not a typo. This Burger King used to be a Wendy's. I have fond memories coming here for lunch with colleagues when I worked in Scarborough. Sadly, it didn't survive. However, BK is doing OK here. After fetching dinner from BK, I parked my car, took our my Timmy's app, and placed my order for these items: - Medium iced coffee - Honey crueller Sadly, the toasted coconut donut wasn't eligible for this deal. Thankfully, this place makes this fine donut variety. I paid for my order with my Tims gift card. I then hit the drive-thru. To get to it, I had to pass by the BK drive-thru with folks exiting it. It's probably the most dangerous part of this combo store's setup. Drive carefully. I got the most cheerful male voice on the other end. I let him know that I had an order under my name. He found it and said that I could drive on up to the pickup window. It was cool approaching the window, as it allowed me to get the best view of this combo store's entrance. I hadn't seen it in over a decade. It was my first time hitting the drive-thru. The friendly male staffer handed my iced coffee and bag with my honey crueller to me. I thanked him, safety put away my goodies before I drove home. I enjoyed my iced coffee. It's one of the few coffee drinks that I like, probably because it's creamy and cold. I had my honey crueller when I got home. I love this donut so much. It's airy and slightly sweet. Yum! It was nice dropping by this Timmy's. I'd return to try more items off the menu. (248)

Took advantage of the special promotion to buy a coffee and get a donut for only $1. Not a bad deal.read more