Made a quick stop by Red Bulb Espresso to get some much needed afternoon caffeine. True to its name, you'll see bursts of red throughout the shop's modern decor, and even a mini replica of the shop in the windowsill. The espresso seemed to be medium-bodied with a hint of spice (?), and it was made fairly quickly. I'll need to stop by again the next time I'm in town for another cup :) read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

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This is my favourite coffee shop in Stouffville. Go visit your small local businesses to support instead of the big chains. Enjoy a nice warm latte and enjoy the Main Street. read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

We always like trying non-chain coffee shops and this one did not disappoint. Cute little place with great coffee and unique lattes. My white chocolate was not too sweet but it was so tasty that I drank it so fast. My wife had a decaf latte and really liked it. Interesting cards and other items that you can buy. We did not try any snacks but they all looked good. Service was efficient and friendly. Next time we come we will try one of their seasonal lattes..think lavender was on the menu when we went. Worth a visit if you are in the area and want a good drink. read more

Quaint espresso/coffee bar in Stouffville. It is a busy spot. Service is great and staff are friendly.

If it wasn't for Tim Horton's this would be the worst coffee in town. A quaint little coffee shop has now become the clubhouse of the spandex mafia running and riding crew, making this a place to avoid in warmer weather as they literally take over and strut their mom and dad bods in lycra. The perennially dour, millenial staff sling coffee and fancy drinks in a most perfunctory manner but sans joi or vivre. Seating is limited and usually taken up by locals who spend all day camped out. The only redeeming quality could have been the outdoor seating but its proximity to a train station and mainstream make the noise unbearable. read more

Simply great Coffee and even better staff! The Scones are excellent as well. Highly recommend! read more

Local coffee shop...my go to Latte stop...perfer the smaller business vs our in town bucks.

I have been searching for independent Espresso bar or Coffeehouse in the Markham area and with no success.... All Markham has are Starbucks and Second Cup.. oh and God forbidden those Tim Hortons popping up everywhere! Red Bulb Espresso Bar though not in Markham but only 10 minutes or so drive North... and it is a lovely addition to the Stouffville neighbourhood. The interior of Red Bulb is nicely decorated... bright and airy with a lot of little decorations on the wall (needlepoint crafts, wondering if the owners got them from garage sales!) The Seasonal Gingerbread Latte is delicious! :) Just like drinking my dessert which my friend probably thinks it is just so not right for a real espresso bar experience. OK! I am green with envy!! I want one of this espresso bar in Markham!! I want to be able to get a good latte at 5:30 AM (damn this people are hardworking)! I want to able to chill out and surf the Internet with a good cup of Joe! For now on, I guess the only option is to hop in my car with my laptop and drive myself up to Red Bulb! read more

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My friend got me some cookies and a chai latte. To my surprise, everything tasted pretty good! I'm interested in trying a few more things, will definitely get a coffee and other treats when I can go in-person. read more

I came here on my way to visit my friend's new baby on a Saturday morning. this little cafe totally reminds me of the local coffee shops i used to frequent in downtown Toronto back in the days before I moved out to the suburbs... i love this little gem!! It's not a very big space, but it's cosy, with some tables and chairs for small groups to meet. They do have a vareity of options for breakfast and lunch. The espresso and coffee menu is also quite diverse. I ordered a caffe latte and a scone and muffin. the green tea white chocolate scone was delish! it had hints of those flavours and the scone was soft and fluffy. the bluberry bran muffin was also another great item to try on the menu. They have sandwiches, yogurts and cookies available as well. The latte was really well done. I enjoyed every sip of that cup! I also like how they do a bit of latte art on their drinks (yes even for take out ones) and i'ts just a nice little touch. They also have a variety of milk options for those who can't drink regular milk (lactose free, almond, coconut,soy) - their prices are also quite reasonable and not super expensive. I bought their espresso coffee home - 1 bag is 15 dollars, again cost is quite reasonable and they do roast their own coffee (another perk coz i love buying local coffees to use at home). This place is not too far from home, so def. expect me to be back on a regular basis! read more

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Great coffee, a little pricey. Nice little spot in the summer, they have a few seats set up outside if you want to enjoy you beverage while you relax. read more

The best coffee in Stouffville. They have an amazing roaster in Richmond Hill which roasts their beans fresh and you can really taste the difference. I always also order their carrot cake. It's to die for. They never make enough of it because everyone always gets it. The icing is heaven. I want one just thinking about it. Also a favourite of the cyclists so sometimes the lineups get crazy. read more

This was my second visit here at this small dainty coffee shop. There's few street parking at the front of the shop and some at the back. The menu wasn't very big but it still provides a variety of selections to choose from including the special drinks where you can't find it elsewhere. I ordered a small size of Dirty Earl Grey latte on their Spring menu and the flourless Blondie from the pastries selections. The Dirty Earl Grey Latte was very aromatic. I never had earl Grey with expresso before so it was interesting to see what it taste like. I was skeptical about getting the flourless blondie but that's the only pastry that really caught my eyes on. I took the recommendations by one of the staff and I was glad I tried it. It was definitely not as chocolatey than a normal brownie is but there were still huge chunks of chocolate pairing with some pecan bites. It seems like a small piece size but the pastry was fairly dense and it's just right for a quick morning munch and snack. I definitely will be coming back again to try out more of their specialty drinks! read more

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Came here on Sunday morning at 10am. It was a really cute shop with extremely friendly staff. The coffee shop was super busy by 10:30 am packed with cyclists. Seems like a pit stop for lots of cyclists out of town. Had their Canadian Rockies Cookie paired with Matcha Latte half sweetened. It was great read more

Great place for coffee and treats. The cookes and scones and banana loaves are my fav! It has a Cozy friendly vibe with a mini patio outside. All the espresso and coffee drinks are amazing. The smoothies and glaciers are fabulous as well. It's right next to the Stouffville GO Station. Worth the stop! read more

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Don't waste your money here. The restaurant was a cold atmosphere with not very friendly staff. The gentleman who took my order was more interested in chatting with his colleague than to finish taking my order. Older guy behind the counter kept giving me dirty looks. Cyclists got first priority. No thanks I'd rather go down the road to Main Street Bakehouse. They know how to make a decent cookie and coffee read more

A hip, friendly, charming little cafe, located on the Main St. of Stouffville. Who knew such a gem would exist north of the downtown core of Toronto? Simple, red and white urban decor, with big windows, perfectly warmed by the Spring sunshine. The place is not big at all, with only two handfuls of chairs/tables but its cozy. Their menu is written on chalkboards, with lots of good looking sweets in the pastry fridge. You know you're at an awesome cafe when they have "French Press" coffee on the menu--not a lot of places have that. We ordered 1 French Press coffee and 1 latte, for here. Stunningly poured latte art, in shape of a leaf, it was one damn good latte. Strong espresso with hints of nuttiness (no bitterness at all) and frothed milk at the perfect temperature. Beauty in a cup! The Medium roast coffee took its plunge and it was DELICIOUS and velvety smooth. You can even slightly see the coffee oil, the magic of the French Press, that's where all the flavours are! A perfect morning at the Red Bulb accompanied by extremely friendly staff. I'm sure when the weather gets better, the hustle and bustle is going to kick in at the already busy cafe. I'm sure it'll be my most frequently visited spot. read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Beautiful latte art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

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Friendly staff, great coffee and fresh baked goods. Lovely neighbourhood, outdoor patio read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

Always ride by Coffee is great Pecan square totally rocks Staff friendly and always helpful read more

This is our 3rd time here from Markham, we just love the Latte, you would get any taste this this elsewhere! read more

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Cozy atmosphere, great service! Very many delicious drink options available, as well as treats. Very happy to see many milk types and alternatives! A lot of coffee shops are still missing this. Also the space is stylish, very clean. read more

The extremely convincing reviews written by other yelp coffee aficionado's encouraged me to make the trek here last week after an early breakfast. Unfortunately and totally unplanned my breakfast spot plied me with about 5 cups of Joe before I could say uncle, so trying the 'bean' at Red Bulb is still on my to do list. That being said I still wanted to go for a visit and the promise of free Wifi and a hip HIP coffee spot semi-close to home had me excited. Arriving on Main street in Stouffville I quickly found street parking (which was silly because RB has a parking lot around back - I know for next time). Walking in I was warmly greeted by the staff and the decor of this spot impressed me right off the bat. A trendy sophisticated looking counter, back splash and display of pearl white and fire engine red was bright and beautiful and provided an amazing contrast with the more traditional older looking furniture (and the older building the cafe is situated within). Being 5 cups of Joe deep I decided on a cup of their loose leaf green tea to calm myself before I began working. On the counter as you order they have small jars of the tea for you to smell and pick you fav - I love it when shops do this. I had the pleasure of speaking to both of the owners during my stay and I learned quite a lot about this place that I found amazing. Did you know ... ...the espresso blend they use is unique only to them, no one else has this exact flavor! ...they work exclusively with a local (Richmond Hill) award winning roaster and pick up freshly roasted beans weekly ...the Roaster is named Social Coffee and Tea Co (2012 SCAA Roasters Choice 1st place winner) If these stats were not enough to entice me to come back (repeatedly) I learned that they have a house specialty drink called Café Bombon. It is an Asian inspired espresso based drink flavoured with condensed milk. I am more than a little excited to venture back to work my way through their coffee menu. Good things are certainly brewing in Whitchurch-Stouffville. read more

My favourite coffee shop in Stouffville. It's a little local coffee shop with super friendly staff and drinks. I've tried a lot of different drinks but my favorite is still their matcha ginger latte. I don't like any sweet drinks (I usually have my coffee black) so I asked them to put less syrup in there. My sister had their cold drinks as well and she said it's even better than the Starbucks frap. Always my favorite place to go in the morning (since it's so close to the Go-Train station) :) read more

And here I was thinking Markham was really getting hip. Where is my espresso bar, Markham? This place could have a magic wormhole and be in both King West and in Stouffville at the same time, that's how hip it is. We came here just after horseback riding at an equestrian centre for the first time since our girlhoods (which, let me say, are certainly not over). We were frozen solid and slightly saddlesore. I heroically balked at the idea of going to a Tim Horton's, since I had heard that Stouffville might be giving Markham a run for its independent coffeeshop money. Just like in Markham, driving down 'the Happenin Strip' takes about 5 minutes so we circled back like disbelieving bird watchers having laid eyes on a rare and unexpected specimen. Did that sign say Espresso Bar? C'est impossible! ATMOSPHERE How it curdles my hometown Markham insides to say that in look and feel it is just like Toronto, just as hip, indie and slick. Rectangular and narrow, sunny, mismatched furniture, hip text art mixed in with historic photo prints on the walls. Random amusing hip items for sale. Buddha salt and pepper shaker? Check. Lunchbox shaped ironically like a sandwich? Check. Curse you, Stouffville. FOOD Having just paid out to sit on a bored horse for nearly two hours, the Cat wallet was feeling light, but what? Empenadas? Macerons? Cleverly wrapped homemade muffins? Couldn't resist. This may sound snotty but I haven't had a maceron since Paris (shut up) and gosh darn it they were pretty darn delicious. Four minis to share and we all agreed on the supremacy of the pistachio and strawberry. My cappucino was delish with lots of flavour and not too much milk. The selection of food varied from sandwiches and empenadas to tasty treats like biscotti and cookies, which was a pleasant surprise. And the prices were not atrocious! SERVICE Absolutely nothing to complain about here. They were very nice and everything was made to order. LOCATION Stouffville's main drag, east of the Lion and the new hockey rink, on the North side. Parking in the rear and a back entrance. OVERALL Come with your friends for a triple A rated coffee and to get a taste of what life could be like living on King while living in your parent's basement i.e. the housing situation in Toronto continues to be horrible. Great food, great vibe, independent business, come out and show em some love. Then come back to Markham. Because we still have Paintlounge and Rawlicious, Stouffville! We're watching you. read more

I love going to Red Bulb! it's always so friendly and such a light atmosphere. the drinks are well made and the food as well. The portions are a bit small, but for the price it makes sense. Great for a small lunch or big snack :) read more

Serves THE most delicious and smooth Americano! Scones baked fresh on site daily! Many delicious sweet and savoury things to eat for breakfast or lunch. Staff are super friendly and atmosphere is very comfortable. Love Red Bulb! read more

5:30 am?!? Red Bulb Espresso has found a 5:30 am!! I'm sure most of you Red Bulbs are just getting to sleep by that time. Maybe there is a need for such EARLY hours in Stouffville only locals know about. This Espresso Bar is such a rare spectacle it can even make neighbouring hoods jealous that it doesn't have an Indie Coffee Shop. The closest one I'm aware of is next door to Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre. Red Bulb 3.5'd. Stepping inside it has an aura that makes it more noticeably Downtown Toronto Indie Coffee Shops. The Flashy Design, the Indie style Floor Plan, the Branding, the Outside Sourced Bakery Goods, the Social brand Espresso/Coffee Beans, the Friendly Baristas, etc... Holiday Season obviously brings on the likes of Gingerbread and Eggnog flavours. The Cappuccino I had was enjoyable while not too bold however it doesn't have much aftertaste if any. I'm sure I'll be back sometime soon. Btw, it's located nearby the GO Train stop and Moksha Yoga Stouffville. read more

My friend knows the best spots...... I wanted a coffee shop that wasn't Starbucks and Tim Hortons and she drove me up to the Red Bulb... she said that they have the best coffee.. and I was about to order a speciality christmas latte when..... **JUGS OF APPLE CIDER ALONG THE TOP SHELF!!!!* SOLD! Everywhere I search for apple cider, I am given apple juice with cinnamon or spices of some sort.. I was told this was the authentic stuff. Yes I was super excited and maybe I over hyped myself up for this because in fact - this cup of "apple cider" really did not taste much different than apple juice, which left me sadly surprised and scratching my head in my mind. THe decor was cute and they had some nice baked goods from dufflets, along with some savoury selections. There are a few chairs closer to the front where you can enjoy direct sunlight on a nice day or in the back with wooden banquettes, chairs and home decor magazines for your leisure. Definitely would come back for the coffee if I had the time to drive up here... good little gem :) read more

It's an indie cafe that's well thought through. There is a variety of snacks and drinks to choose from. Their service is excellent. I felt right at home the moment I step in. The owner is a friendly chap. You can read his story in the website. I have tried their tea, french press coffee and their espresso. Although I am not a coffee drinker, I can tell their espresso and coffee is much better than the Starbuck's. read more

A good judge for latte art is when the art stays at the bottom of the cup when the coffee is finished. This place did that while having one of the best tasting cappuccino in GTA, rich body and full of aroma. Worth the drive to Stouffville, just make sure give yourself enough time to enjoy one here AND get one to go! read more

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Quaint little local cafe! I had the Dirty London latte (earl grey + espresso latte) and it was fragrant and good! The boyfriend had the espresso ice blended drink, and it was delicious! They also have sweets (eg. Cookies and cakes) and even quiche and empanadas! Will definitely come back! read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

Best beans/Americano I've ever had...seriously. I wish it was open later in the day but they are open super early 7 days a week so you can't ask for too much from a privately owned coffee shop. I never take my coffee black, but I can drink it black here because of how amazing the quality is. I haven't tried their speciality drinks but they look bomb, and the kids hot chocolate has marshmallows in it which I thought was really cute. Starbucks tastes like toxic sludge in comparison to Red Bulb. But seriously..... If it is a bit out of your way, it is well worth the drive. I'm going to buy their bagged espresso beans so I can have it anytime of day. Unreal. read more

Having become a recent Stouffvillian, I was really quite sad that I was going to be lacking in any sort of great coffee companies - until I discovered both Social Coffee Company and Red Bulb Espresso Bar. Turns out, they work closely together - as in they work with Social Coffee (I think Kris might have mentioned that already). ANYWAY, it's absolutely music to my ears when I can be a "OMG girl" and order a great latte and curl up in a corner and read for a couple hours in somewhere near home. I've so far tried their Americano, which is rich in flavour just straight up, their matcha latte which is essentially a guilty pleasure I have b/c it's like drinking a green tea ice cream, and finally, their mocha latte - another guilty pleasure of mine. While the matcha latte was a bit too creamy for my liking, I've been happy so far with this place. I did try a butter tart and a cookie and I must say that their pastries are...lacking. However, I've a huge critic of butter tarts and so far, nothing has beaten Sweet Oven in Barrie. But hey...that's like, an hour away. I will definitely come back again!! read more

Thanks to Jennifer K. for her awesome 4* reviews which brings me to trying out this hidden gem in stouffville. This small little shop is on Main St. Stouffville with limited parking spaces available in the back. It was tough trying to get my coffee. I ordered the French Roast & Americano... smells so fragrant and strong, taste so delicious with an after taste. After drinking coffee from here, u don't ever wanna go back to Tim Horton's and/or Starbucks... total different level... Love the interior design. Its small and feels homey...there are a few tables inside and 1-2 outside.. I also ordered the almond biscotti which fitted very well with my French Roast coffeee...its like a perfect marriage =) I'm definitely coming back as soon as I'm in the hood... thankfully I live less than 10 mins away so its quality coffee at my fingertips... woohoo..!!! read more

Cute little coffee shop. Nice to get a cool refreshing drink while walking down Main Street Stouffville. Patio tables available outside. Service was quick and friendly. One thing that really turned me off though were the bunches of flies that were making themselves at home inside the coffee shop. read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

I thought this place was cute. I really enjoyed the snacks that they offered. Latte was good milk wasn't too frothy either :) just wish the espresso was a bit more prominent. Great latte art and excellent service. read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

I have only had coffee and espresso from this place, so I can only comment on that, and not the food, but if you live in the east Markham/Stouffville area and like coffee you want to come here. I will be honest, I regularly drink timmies/McDs/Starbucks without complaining... it is what it is, but I only use pour over or French press at home. Red Bulb is a great alternative to the usual uptown coffee shops that you find, and they carry (and serve) Social Responsibility beans, which is a local coffee roasting place operating out of Richmond Hill. I would dare to say that they are the Intelligentsia of Toronto (Social Coffee and Tea, not Red Bulb - I'm just giving Red Bulb major props for serving and carrying their product :) read more

This cafe is pretty amazing. Its away from the busy Toronto area and its quite quiet to have a chat with friends, and enjoy a relaxing evening. I would go back again and again... read more

Red Bulb Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

This place is awesome. Great atmosphere, great coffee and food selection. You can really tell that the owners have a true passion for real coffee. It is the kind of place that feels really quaint and charming and adds to the ambiance of a town that has no Starbucks. The only problem is the place is very small but that is really only going to be a problem if you are planning on trying to find a place to sit during peak hours. Overall its the perfect addition to Main Street. read more

Really good coffee! Aussie here who struggles to find good coffee in Canada but this place nailed it. Yummy baked goods, lovely service and really cute shop. Loved it! read more