I stopped by Purple Penguin because it immediately caught my eye and there is nothing I love more…read morethan trying a new café. I ended up ordering the penguin cookie along with a matcha latte with vanilla syrup. They also had apple fritters on the menu but I did not see them on display and did not realize they were made fresh to order so I missed out. I am definitely a little regretful about that and will absolutely be going back specifically to try a fritter next time. When I walked in I was not greeted and the person behind the counter was decent but not especially friendly or talkative. They did not ask if my order was for here or to go and my drink was automatically served in a to go cup. I personally love getting my drink in a mug when I am at a café so that was a bit disappointing. I did notice however that they were much more conversational and friendly with customers they seemed to know which gave the place a very local neighborhood feel. The penguin cookie was similar to a shortbread cookie and it was quite good. The matcha latte was decent but very mild. I tend to like my matcha with a bit more punch and even with the vanilla syrup the flavor was still subtle. That said matcha is not usually a café's specialty and I am currently taking a break from coffee so I cannot speak to their coffee drinks. Inside there is seating and the menu offers a wide variety of sandwiches and food options that looked really appetizing. Everyone I saw eating seemed to be enjoying their food and drinks which was nice to see. Overall it felt like a cozy welcoming spot that a lot of locals frequent and build relationships with the staff. I do not have any major complaints and while I would not return specifically for the matcha I would absolutely go back to try one of their apple fritters and a sandwich. It is a cute cozy café with a nice neighborhood vibe.

It was a pretty chilly day and I was walking along Queen Street East having just explored Tommy…read moreThompson park and was really craving a nice warm coffee. So I got out Google and saw this place was close by so decided to go for it. I'm surprised whether reviews aren't even better for this place because it was so good. The seating is minimal just as a cafe should be however it's definitely worth going here. They have tons of breakfast options and eats however I heard that the apple fritters are the ones to get and therefore had to get one. I've also got a hot mocha. The coffee was super delicious and definitely one of the better Movhas I've had. It actually had real chocolate in it which was absolutely amazing. But the star of the show was definitely the hot apple fritter straight out from the kitchen. It was absolutely piping hots and had the perfect balance of sweet cinnamony sugary goodness. Honestly I have to come here again just for a plateful of these apple fritters because they were that good.

We stopped by here before going to Hi Park and we had a really good experience. I ordered the…read morecelebration tea latte with oat milk and my boyfriend ordered an iced coffee. Both of our drinks tasted great and the service was phenomenal. We returned later in the day and the barista remembered me. It was really sweet and if I lived in the area I'd make this my go-to coffee place.

I want to like this café. I want to make it my regular cafe. But here it is early August and 27…read moredegrees outside and the front door and the patio doors are wide open letting flies into the establishment and draining the air-conditioning. I've asked several times in the past for the doors to be kept closed and I'm always told that the owner insists on them being open. Soon wasp season will be here and I will no longer be able to be a customer. It's mid afternoon on a Saturday and there are exactly 4 people in the café. I wonder if this place will go out of business like Vivo did. I hope not!

Their food is amazing! What's great is you can get it to go and then drive a minute down to the…read morelake and and eat at one of the picnic tables. A friend said they're a Croque Monsieur one of the best they've had.

DELICIOUS crepes and excellent service! Cute little cafe that gets busy and super loud between…read more11am-12pm on the weekend (before or after is more manageable to have a conversation!) The crepe was flavourful but very light. I would consider it as a snack/appetizer instead of a meal. The presentation was pretty too. The parking wasn't difficult to find. There's lots of street parking nearby.

Dineen Coffee on Bayview is their northern outpost cafe. Expect to be greeted by houseflies. Lots…read moreof flies inside. Way too many house flies flying around everywhere in this cafe. One fly flew into my drink. Another fly flew onto my cookies. You wonder why they don't have pest control management at this location. Fruity coffee. Overpriced pastries. Curmudgeons in the crowd.

Nice little coffee shop. Friendly service, good coffee and baked goods, nice seating area. Some…read moreoutside seating as well.

Needed lunch. Decided to pick a personal sized Salmon sandwich. Good but expensive. At ten bucks,…read morethis is pricey. Saving grace - Only two hundred calories. Also got coffee after. Quite busy. Feel for the servers. Lots of seating and lots of people in those seats.

Super expensive and terrible service…read more I was the only customer and it took 15 minutes for me to place my order, pay and get my drink. And during that time didn't see one smile by any employee. Made me wait to place my order while two employees figured out some technical/cash register issue. They could have taken my order and then charged me when they figured out the cash issue. Then I asked if they had something like a moccachino which they didn't have. So they suggested a hot chocolate- with a shot of espresso. I bought that and a bottle of kombucha and a can of pop. Bill came to $18 and change. I thought that was expensive. I paid and went to get my drink and she called me back to say she made a billing mistake, no apology, and I owed another $3!!!! That's outrageous...I think the hot choc/espresso cost $11.... Barista made the drink and I went to take a sip and she said, "You have to stir it" . There was big lump of chocolate in the bottom of the cup. Odd. Never going back there.

A lovely and cozy terraced outside welcome you into the warmth (or cool) of this beautiful place…read more Their drinks are average, as most coffee is, but their food is excellent. The scones are my favourite par non. Their sandwiches, specifically the Cubano style sandwich, set this place apart from any trendy place in Bloorcourt. A definite must try even if it's just for a subtle coffee while working. A recommend place in my books!

I like their coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Cute little cafe with a "school" theme…read more At nice it turns into a cocktail bar, which is neat. I outta try it one day!

My friend and I came here on a Sunday morning for coffee. Such a cute cafe with a little shop! I…read morebought a bag of coffee beans and had drip coffee, which was good. So cozy and it's in such a nice neighborhood, I'd definitely recommend dropping by.

What a cute coffee Shop. We came by post brunch to indulge in some warm beverages. They were very…read morekind enough to warm up milk for a friends baby despite being busy. The menu consists of many options We tried a variety of different beverages in their patio at the back.

Cute little cafe that's fairly close by to the Humber Lakeshore Campus! It was my first time…read morevisiting here and instantly loved the ambiance of the place and the decor. There was only one worker that catered to the guests in terms of cashing them out and making the food and drinks. She did really well in serving guests in a timely manner. I ordered the truffle avocado grilled cheese and a matcha latte and enjoyed both. They have a variety of food and drink options for you to choose from. I definitely will be coming back to try more of their items! Overall, its a cute small quaint cafe which I would say is a hidden gem!

My new favourite cafe for baked goods. I work in the area,…read moreso I'm always looking for new bakeries and pastries to try, to enjoy with my coffee during my break. Black goat is no stranger to me. I visited this cafe only a handful of times more than 5 years ago, as I was not working in the area yet but would come down for meetings. During this time I distinctly remember they had an Oreo cheesecake cookie that was aaaaamazing. So amazing, I never forgot about it, 5+ years later lol. Well I came back this year, sad to find out they were no longer selling it. So on my first visit, I decided just to get a chocolate chip cookie. To my surprise, I actually really liked it. I'm very picky with my chocolate chip cookies. The bonus was the price point. It was only $2 something for a delicious, generously sized cookie. On one of my most recent visits a conversation was sparked with the owner. I thought it was appropriate as I was in there so often, I should at least learn her name lol. I learned so much from her and all the struggles she faces as a small business during these times of COVID and inflation. The owner is soooo nice and sweet. Okay this review is getting so long lol let me tell you about some of the other treats. Which again, her price points are so refreshing during these expensive times. Banana chocolate chip muffin- I don't like these, but I love them at black goat. The muffin top has the slightest crunch and they use chopped Belgian chocolate instead of chocolate chips. All this makes it's so delicious and so different than any other banana chocolate muffin I've tried. Carrot muffin- again that slight crunch on the muffin top is such a winner. And the muffin is not too sweet, like those store bought one. It tastes fresh, like your actually getting a serving of vegetables lol making you feel even better about eating a muffin. New menu item, croissants - so wonderful! It has the perfect slightly crunchy outer layer while the inside is so soft and all around buttery. AND great news, the Oreo cheesecake cookies are coming back this week!! Back by popular demand, she informed me that these were coming back, as she was rolling out a whole load of new bakery items. (Brownies, hello dolly bars, other cookies) I'm sooooo excited, take all my money! Hot tip: all baked goods are 50% off after 1:30! This place is going to be a problem because I was already here 3 times in one week....even twice in one day. Hahaha. I love supporting local :)