Tips: - This Starbucks cafe has a drive-thru…read more - It's super busy on a Saturday, so expect a bit of a wait for your order. I have passed by this Starbucks cafe many times over the years. I always see the drive-thru with cars lined up. I had just finished having a late lunch at Sunset Grill. I decided to walk over to this cafe to check it out. I walked in and noticed that there wasn't an available spot to sit down. I wasn't thinking about plopping myself down, but it was busy. There were seven staffers working diligently. It looked like clockwork observing them. A friend of mine had recommended a Starbucks insulated tumbler. I didn't see it at this store. I also don't know whether it's available in Canada, as she is stateside. What stood out was a vacuumed-insulated cup sleeve that keeps your coffee or tea hot. It was different! I headed to the order area and got a nice male barista. I ordered a grande iced peach green tea. I got my Starbucks barcode scanned to pay for my drink. Done! I waited patiently for my drink. It took a while. I saw a tall iced matcha latte being made. It sat on the pickup counter for as long as I was there. I then saw a hot drink for Peter accompany the iced matcha latte. Do these people order drinks and walk out the door? Maybe they were mobile orders. I have no idea. A female barista asked her male colleague if he could make my drink. It took little time for him to make it and then call my name. I thanked him and wished him a great day. He reciprocated. I went to take a couple of photos of my drink. I got a paper straw and happily sipped my drink as I walked back to my car. This drink was yummy. It was consistent and had the best peach flavour. The ice level was perfect. It was great dropping by. I'd return when I'm in the area. I'd like to try the drive-thru next time. (78)

Location: At Duffern and major MacKenzie. It's in a really…read morebig plaza. The kind that wraps almost all the way around the parking lot. There are lots of stores. The Starbucks is pretty easy to find Parking: It's a plaza in Richmond Hill so it's free and there's lots of it Location: It's smallest but there are lots of seats. It's not uncomfortably squished. It's bright and bustling People sitting in but surprisingly a lot of people coming in and out for coffee. Staff: They're nice. I've only been here when it's really busy. So I don't know if it's always really busy. So I've only ever seen the staff when they're really concentrating. No one's mean or stressed. They are efficient. The goods: It's the regular Starbucks fair. It's a corporation so everything's made the same no complaints. Although it is really busy and I've seen some people get huffy having to wait a couple minutes I've been here a few times. I like to meet people here if we're going to be going on to something else in the neighborhood we could grab a quick drink. I know there's people that sit and squat there but it's too hustling and bustling for a long leisurely conversation. But it's perfect for quick breaks from shopping

Easy to find location which is located right beside the bus/subway terminal. Easy to grab a warm…read morebeverage to take with you while you travel or enjoy on site. Friendly staff who were able to show me their dairy free options! Very clean location! Parking is available 20 minutes free on the road or 1.25 every 20 minutes (just double check the time and days if the week in case it changes) Dessert was very fresh and served in sustainable packaging! Drink was also a delight with almond milk. Dessert with 2 12 oz drinks cost $20 but it's a more premium brand which shows with its taste (just maybe Not an everyday treat for the wallet)

I've always heard about Balzac's but i've never tried it until decently. I ordered a plain latte,…read morewhich was delicious. It was warm and creamy. When I ordered, someone mistakenly took my drink and confused it with their order. However, the staff was super kind about it and remade my drink, with a smile on their face! As for the interior, it was very aesthetic. Definitely had to snag a picture of their set up of coffee bags! The only struggle was parking, since there's no dedicated parking spots aside from the SMART VMC (Subway station) parking, which is a bit of a pricey ticket if you're looking just to get coffee or food nearby.

Came here on a cold winter walk and wanted something to warm up. The interior was very minimal and…read morespacey, looked nice for a meet up or to study. I tried the matcha drop, which was a bit on the pricey side (aren't they all these days) and tasted very mild. Overall, I'd give this spot another try for their espresso based drinks, maybe that would be better.

I stopped by Coffee Lunar after lunch because I needed a caffeine boost before completely passing…read moreout from the food coma. Thankfully, the vanilla bean latte absolutely did the job--and it was genuinely delicious too. The house blend espresso was smooth and creamy, with a rich chocolatey note without tasting overly roasted, exactly the way I like it. The vanilla bean flavour was also really pleasant, adding just the right amount of sweetness and aroma without overpowering the coffee. All in all, it was a near-perfect latte. The only downside was the price--I paid about $9 for a large with three shots, which felt a bit steep. Still, it was a very satisfying cup of java. I also appreciated the fact that it is doggo friendly as it has a jar of treats for your pups. I'll bring little morty over sometimes.

Food is good…read more Service is ok. Ambiance is ok. There is no label to tell you what each cake/pastry is. And no price listed. Overall it is a very average cafe. Nothing to write home about. I would go elsewhere next time.

Went there on a cold Friday night. Pretty nice pastries but it closes a little early as a coffee/…read moredessert place. A little disappointed. But Swiss Roll was good and fruity. Pretty refreshing. That has made us happy again, haha! Service was okay and friendly with some standard couches as well as chairs. IT IS a nice alternative for hanging around with friends compared to our beloved Timmy's in Canada. An okay coffee/ dessert place. It would be nicer if they could run longer business hours.

I have been getting my beans from Social Coffee & Tea Company for years! This new location is much…read moremore spacious compares to their previous location just down the road https://www.yelp.ca/biz/social-coffee-and-tea-company-richmond-hill A lot of potential for hosting cupping and tasting events at least for their main commercial buyers. They now carries a lot more coffee brewing equipment too! And an actual showroom. I enjoy picking up my coffee and tea here instead of ordering them online.

Doing a Yelp search for coffee roasters in York Region and found this place tucked into the…read morecommercial buildings at West Beaver Creek. I have not tried their coffee before, but seeing the reviews, I think it's worth a try. Relatively new at hand drip and Aeropress, so I asked the staff for recommendations for beans based on my liking and brew. She was very friendly at narrowing down to two bean types for me. She mentioned that most of the beans here are balanced, and the origin of the beans can be single or multiple, depending on the roast. The flavour profiles, strength and origin are all printed on the packaging along with the roasting date. Along with fresh beans, this location also sells a variety of loose leaf tea and also a large selection of coffee equipment and accessories. Having been searching for a milk frothing container, I have stumbled onto the right place. Brewed the coffee right away at home and the flavour was bright, smooth and fragrant. I'll definitely come back for sure to pick up more supplies! Note: Although there are equipment and a bar visible, the location doesn't serve any beverages. I think it'll be a great idea for customers to sample their beans before buying, so I hope that will come in the future!

2.5 star rounded down…read more Came here on a Friday at lunch time (1230). The place was nearly empty - one customer already seated and eating, and a group of 4 people in line ahead of me to order. There was only one person doing cash and making drinks and doing various other tasks, it took forever for anyone in line to place their order. I waited so long I started downloading their app to try ordering that way, but it did not have a "dine in" option. We tried their savory croffles and a mini cheesecake (chocolate flavour). The food took forever to arrive (turns out one of their staff was out getting eggs and milk from the grocery store!). After a while I asked for the cheesecake first since that doesn't require cooking! The croffle was an interesting concept that works well - it's a croissant shaped like a waffle. The cheesecake was average and I would not order again. My main complaint is that they were severely understaffed and that the wait was unacceptable even though the restaurant was basically empty. If it was even half full you'd have to wait up to an hour for your food! If you want to try this place, get their app and order way ahead for takeout.

Love this place!! Pancakes and croffles taste amazing but I wouldn't go for their pasta or any main…read moredishes. Wait times can be long esp during dinner hours but worth it nonetheless. Staff also super friendly and place is family friendly.

Hands down the best egg tarts in the area. The pastry is so flaky, the filling is rich with egg…read moreflavour and so custard-y. Everything melts in your mouth and I can eat three in one sitting. It's a small bakery inside a plaza building. There's no seating. It's cash only and it was less than $13 for a box of 6. I have tried a lot of egg tart places in the area and this place is unmatched!

This is a no fuss, cash only bakery. If you're looking for egg tarts, there's a chance you might…read morenot get them. I came here twice looking for egg tarts and was quoted ~30 min wait time as they were sold out. On the third visit, we got them fresh out the oven the custardy filling barely set... not to sweet, of course! And the pastry is nice and flaky/buttery. They take cash only, if you don't have any on hand, there's an ATM in the centre.

This was my first visit and immediately loved the heritage home feeling of the outside! Inside was…read moresuch a warm vibe and it was very busy for 10:30am Saturday. I loved the mixed customers of all ages! Lots of delicious looking baked goods. They said some are baked in-house like the chocolate chip cookies. And so many delicious lattes and beverages! They had a patio too. I didn't get anything this time but hope to be back in town another day!

I love this coffee shop in Richmond Hill. It's very spacious inside, with lots of drinks and…read moredesserts to order from. There are lots of seating inside, and I think it's a great place to get work done. The wifi is free and was very stable. They also have a small patio to sit outside on. Free parking behind the coffee shop as well. The only downside was the lack of outlets in the shop to charge your laptop. I sat beside one outlet but it didn't take my plug and kept coming out. It was also warmer than usual, so I wish the AC was turned higher because it was very hot inside the coffee shop. I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk. It was OK. It seemed more like a milk drink than a matcha drink based on the ratio. I would definitely come back and try out their desserts though. They look very good.

This ice cream shop, open Apr to Oct, sells Kawartha dairy products. It is inside Cedar Beach…read moreVariety, just to the left of the entrance. I saw they had a steady stream of customers. It has been popular among locals since they opened in 2008. The prices are quite reasonable at $3 for 1 scoop and $4 for 2 scoops. Even banana splits are only $5. All prices include taxes! We had a 2-scoop cone: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Pralines & Cream. Both scoops were creamy and tasty. My son really loved them but I did manage to get a little bit of both flavours. There is some savoury food served too like hot dogs, fries, poutine, and coffees. It is owned by a husband and wife team: George and Irene. Both are very pleasant people. They love having fun signs such as: "adults must be accompanied by children" and "children left unattended in this store will be sold to the circus". You can only pay by cash or e-transfer. There is no phone number because I can see they are extremely busy. You can still contact them via social media. There are picnic tables outside. During pandemic times, all staff and customers wear face masks and there is plexiglass used. Only one family is allowed in the small order area at a time. Just outside the entrance, you can be entertained by a famous saxaphone player, Orlando (a Cuban), during nice the afternoons. Today (2021-09-05), we were lucky to also have a guest keyboardist also from Cuba. There is no free WiFi. It is wheelchair  accessible. You can use a washroom by request. Parking may not be easy to find but people tend to parking in the large parking lot behind to store. Review 2021-084 You can also find me on Instagram @chuan_chee. Thanks.

This ice cream shop actually is pretty cool…read more Besides ice cream, they also sell various knick knacks like trading cards, socks, jewellery, candles & more. It's really a mish mash of stuff. The ice cream sold here is Kawartha Dairy, so that bit is pretty standard. But the servings are pretty big & a single is only $3 and a double $4, including tax. So it's cheaper than going to a Kawartha outlet They only accept cash & etransfer. The guy is pretty friendly, though there were some ice crystals in the ice cream.