White Squirrel Coffee Shop located along Queen St. W. near Strachan Ave in the Trinity Bellwoods…read moreneighbourhood is a popular cafe with many local regulars. I've been to White Squirrel several times but recently they decided to renovate and I came back to check out the new space on their reopening day! Where you order your coffee is accessible, however, if you want to enjoy seating in the new space you have to go up a flight of small stairs. Menu wise, the cafe has drip coffee, cold brew, as well as your usual espresso based drinks (americano, cortado, flat white, latte, mocha, cappuccino, and lattes). They also have teas and other drinks like hot chocolate, hot lemon, cider, London Fog, matcha latte, as well as a sparkling ginger lemonade. There are also pastries on display if you'd like to grab something to eat. The newly renovated store also has a selection of snacks (think chocolate bars, coffee beans, teas, popcorn, chips, etc.). I stopped by on their reopening day to check out the new space. The new space is beautiful! The sitting area upstairs is cozy and warm for about 16-18 customers. There are some mirrors carefully placed in the space to make it look bigger than it actually is. The new interior is gorgeous and makes me want to stay there for a long time! I decided to order a cortado and a cheese biscuit. The barista was really friendly and super efficient as she kept chatting with old regulars and people who were first timers to the cafe. She made sure to get everyone's orders correct despite it being somewhat busy at times. I enjoyed my coffee and pastry there to soak in the great vibes of the new space. Overall, a beautifully renovated space! The coffee and baked goods are delicious and there is no doubt that once everyone realizes that they reopened...it will get busy in no time (especially since they face Trinity Bellwoods Park!).

Such a cute little coffee shop! It felt like a vintage school and it was so fun to sit in the…read morebalcony and look out onto the street! I got a lavender lemonade and it was so good!

Reliable place for a good americano. Staff are great. Cookies are really good. Love this place…read more Sandwiches are good but pricey. They sometimes have kimbap which is a nice change up for lunch.

This is a small cafe near Liberty village. They have good coffee, but indoor seating is not…read moreavailable. I recommend checking out if you are in the area for the coffee.

I liked the cozy interior and relaxed atmosphere of this location. It's a great spot to enjoy your…read morecoffee or bring your laptop and get some work done. They have both high tables and regular seating, so you can choose what feels most comfortable depending on how long you plan to stay. The vibe is calm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly. We tried the "Honey Cardamom Latte" and the "Salted Caramel Latte". Both were tasty and nicely made, though a little on the sweeter side for my personal taste. Overall, it's a comfortable café with a relaxing environment making it suitable to sit, work, or catch up over coffee in Liberty Village.

Whenever I'm in Liberty Village and need a place to chill, I come to Balzac's. The atmosphere is…read moreinviting. This store has a few tables for two and several single chairs by the window. There are also a couple of washrooms if you're staying here for an extended period of time. I've stayed here for an hour to a few hours and have never been bothered by the staff. They're often busy cleaning. There is free wifi, which is perfect for when I'm staying for hours and catching up on some leisure reading or writing Yelp reviews. And for the hot summer days, they have iced drinks and air conditioning. They also have pastries and non-caffeinated drinks available for purchase. There's even disposable cups next to a cold water dispenser.

This was a small and cute coffee shop we came to for a late morning snack. The staff were friendly…read more We both ordered Lattes and shared a tomato & cheese pastry that was quite good.

Very cute coffee shop but too expensive…read more I ordered one of their specialty lattes and it came up to $9.

The interior is clean, bright and spacious! The matcha was one of the best I've had aside from…read moreanother establishment close to where I live. Staff was friendly. I'd suggest visiting this place if in the area of Liberty Village.

Drink quality: 3.6/5 Pastry Selection: 3.7/5…read morePrice: 3.1/5 Ambiance: 4.4/5 Service: 4.6/5 Cleanliness: 4.6/5 Location: 3.9/5 The café has a pleasant ambiance with plenty of workstations and individual desks, making it a solid choice for getting work done. A spacious patio offers a great option for warm summer days. Located inside the Universal Studios building and connected to a music studio, the space occasionally fills with loud music, which can be distracting for those trying to focus. The washroom is clean, and staff are friendly and welcoming. Pastry selection is modest but available. A 16 oz Iced Vanilla Latte costs $7.05 (tax included).

Was in the area so intentionally stopped by to try this coffee shop since I had heard good things…read moreabout it. Barista was friendly and helpful. Got an Oat Latte, which had a subtle sweetness, even without adding any sweeteners. Interior was very modern, with high ceilings and Indonesian art. There is some seating (beautiful teak benches and a few tables), but unfortunately they were already occupied, so couldn't stay. If I hadn't just eaten brunch, I definitely would have tried some of their pastries as well.

Got an 8oz Flat White with oat and vanilla -- delicious! Vibe is super chill, a really nice place…read moreto chat or work and I appreciate the designated laptop tables. Tons of natural light, I really enjoyed the interior.

This is the second location of the Brick Room in Toronto. Their first location opened 2 years ago…read morein the path at the entrance to Brookfield place near the go train. This second location is located outside on the beautifully picturesque cobblestone road named Temperance Street. The building is historic and the calm interiors make you feel instantly at home. The staff was really nice and told me about their menu and seasonal items. In addition to coffee and matcha based beverages, the store offers food and merch as well. Apparently this location is a laptop free zone, offering an incredibly welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle of financial district. Today I ordered a cortado. Before you even drink it, the fragrant coffee smell hits you. A bit sweet and almost fruity. When drinking it, the flavours amplify and provide an overall sense of calm, a breath of fresh air. It doesn't just feel like a regular old coffee but that you can take your time with it, like having a conversation with an old friend, it is meant to be savoured. I absolutely plan to go back for one of their seasonal matcha beverages and to get away from it all. 5/5

A very modern coffee shop serving creative matchas and coffees…read more Their Goma was a delicious matcha dessert/drinks. Not too sweet but I wish the matcha was stronger. I did like the flavor of the regular hot matcha latte more, plus they made a very cute bunny latte art on it! Inside is small with minimal seatings but has a cool ambience for hanging out.

This is a cozy and cute cafe located near High Park on bloor Street West…read more It is decorated with dried flowers which I found was a lovely touch. There is free self-serve water and lots of power outlets in case you want to do some work. Service is kind. We got a matcha latte and the (London) Cosette fog tea which were both average priced and tasted delicious. Unfortunately, the washrooms are downstairs and inaccessible. I recommend for a hot drink if you're planning to go for a walk in the nearby parks. Next time I will try some of the pastries.

On Christmas Day, we were looking for a coffee shop to go to in the morning before all the…read morefestivities in the evening. We don't live in the area so drove over; there is a lot of free street parking around. The cafe is very small and it was packed with guests. We sat in the back and everyone seemed to know each other so I think Cosette is a place enjoyed by locals. They have a wide variety of baked goods, including the S'mores Croissant. It was very large and packed with chocolate. Definitely share! The lattes were very good as well. Good for: coffee/tea, baked goods