What a lovely place to happen upon. My girlfriend just noticed it while we were driving and we…read moredecided to stop by. So happy we did. Really friendly gentleman working behind the counter and what a gorgeous place. I wish I could sit down, read and have a cup of their amazing coffee. We got a latte and a chai latte. Mmmm so good. The coffee was flavourful but not too acidic and the chai was so delightful. They had a ton of great looking treats to try as well. I highly suggest this place if you need a little pick me up. Even the music was great

Plaxton is a little neighborhood coffee shop that's giving Starbucks a run for its money (or trying…read moreto, anyway). I stopped by in a recent visit to Toronto when it made more sense to wait for my wife than to drive back and forth from our hotel in Mississauga amidst... hey did you know that (unscientific as this may be) traffic may actually be worst on weekends than during the week? Reason is that, while many folks commute using public transit, car owners drive to their destinations on weekends. This is a small, sun-shiny kind of space, with Wifi. The front part, especially, is a good place to bask in the rays. They seem to offer a few food choices for breakfast and lunch, but since I was just looking for a place to hang out for 90 minutes, I was going to be "minimal patron". I thought about another coffee, but decided against it, since I already had double the caffeine I usually consume before noon, I opted for the "cheapest" choice, in the form of a Perrier. Cha-ching and "ouch" and $3.74 later (OK it's CAD, but still), I'm left wondering whether I could have made a better choice: as in, a cookie and that bottle of water I had with me?

LOVE!!!!! I adore that they have no plastics!! Metal…read morestraws, glass cups, ceramic plates, it's amazing. There's a place in the back to put your dishes when you are done. The bathroom locks are so unique. You wave your hand to lock and when you wave your hand to open it, it automatically opens so it's handicap friendly. There was also a changing table in the bathroom which I thought was super thoughtful. The drinks and food were good for a good price and the workers were super friendly. There's also stuff to shop around for in the store while you sip your drinks! Highly recommend

It's great that this is such a popular place for Coffey and yet almost no, if not zero, waste. The…read moredrinks are great. The food is even better and it's attached to a fun store called The Replace which is great for household items, gifts, etc.

Great place for coffee and books. I love the environment and staff here is amazing. Very inviting…read moreand friendly environment

This used to be a great spot to pick up used books but when I went in a couple of months ago it had…read moreturned into a place to do your work when you don't want to do it at home. There is still coffee, and vinyl but No Books!

First of all, I don't know who entered the hours for this place on their profile. It's 8 a.m. and…read moreI'm inside having a coffee and a scone while I write this. The coffee here is excellent, and the staff ate always helpful and friendly. Besides coffee and lattes, they offer some decent (but not amazing) baked goods, and a variety of water bottles (coconut, sparkling, non-sparkling) and some San Pelegrino sodas. The space is roomy and clean, and a great spot to bring a laptop and do some personal projects. Or buy some of the beans they roast in house and take them home to make your own delicious cup of coffee. A calm place and an enjoyable one.

Clean. Unique decor and music, pleasant staff, great banana bread, and phenomenal Americano. Wifi:…read morebonus! Had my laptop and got lots of work done.

I've loved this bakery's pastries for a long time and visit regularly, which made yesterday's…read moreexperience especially disappointing. I came in to buy about 30 pastries for my coworkers and let the employee know it would be a larger order. In a dismissive tone, she told me I had to wait until the store was empty before being served. I ended up waiting over 15 minutes as new customers kept arriving. The wait itself wasn't the issue--it was the way I was spoken to. When I asked for two boxes, I was told there would be a 50¢ charge for the second one. While that may be store policy, I would expect customers making larger purchases to feel appreciated, not inconvenienced. I left feeling unwelcome and undervalued. I hope the customer service improves because the pastries are excellent.

I was excited when my friend introduced me to this exciting, authentic French bakery! Once I walked…read moreinside the smell of fresh baked goodies was wonderful! It took me a long time to decide on what I wanted because everything looked so delicious. I ended up getting a Butter Croissant $3.25, Pistachio Croissant $3.95, Kouign-Amann $3.75 and Sourdough Boule bread that was already sliced $5.45. The croissants were so deliciously flaky and buttery and especially loved the heavenly Pistachio Croissant that gave me a Foodgasm! I also loved the Sourdough Boule that was so flavourful and delicious when lightly toasted. I wished I knew the specific ingredients of the bread but couldn't find anything online. The service was fast and friendly. Definitely coming back!

I loved my experience here - great coffee, food and a welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely be back.read more

Awesome ambiance. Ron and family will take great care of you and if you've grown up in Toronto,…read moreyou'll have a lot of stories to share. Coffee was great, next time I'll have some food as the friendly locals say it's great. Quiet neighborhood but clearly a hang out for the locals as they all know this place.

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.

Really cute cafe in the Upper Beaches neighbourhood! I wish I had more time to chill in the cafe,…read moreas it was a sunny winter day and a lot of other people were also working/reading inside. The staff member was prompt and friendly. I got a chai tea latte and ginger molasses cookie to go, and was pleasantly surprised to taste ginger chunks in the cookie!

Paper Route Café located along Kingston Rd near Brookside Dr. is the newest coffee shop in the…read moreUpper Beaches neighbourhood. The neighbourhood café serves up caffeinated beverages (coffee and tea), cold drinks (juice, sparkling water) as well as baked goods (muffins, cookies, quiches, scones). The café is bright and welcoming where the accent wall with the yellow wallpaper brings life to the space. There are a number of tables to enjoy your treats and beverages as well as wifi if you'd like to get some work done. The café uses Pilot Coffee beans as well. I stopped by Paper Route Café on a Monday late morning to grab a cortado. I also ordered a banana coconut oat muffin. The coffee shop only had a few customers and service was friendly where my coffee was made at a reasonable time. I sat down to enjoy my coffee as well as enjoy the space. As the sunlight filtered through the big windows at the front, the brightness of the café filled me with happiness. Such a cute wonderful place to spend some time alone, with friends, or with family. I ate the muffin later in the day for snack and it was moist and delicious with hints of coconut that didn't overpower the other flavours of the muffin. Overall, a great new addition to the neighbourhood! Definitely will become a new favourite among the locals for sure.

Love, love, love, love, love Oliver Coffee Shop. Besides having the best coffee anywhere around and…read morewonderful snacks, the mood there is warm and inviting. James has created that ineffable thing, a sense of community. You can sit and read or chat with your neighbour. Don't know anyone? James can see if you want company and will start a conversation with you and your neighbour to ease the way. Next thing you know, you are laughing with a bunch of people you only just met. You feel like a regular and at home here. I'm really looking forward to stopping by in the afternoon for 0 alcohol cocktails and beer. Margarita without the headache on a charming patio chatting with new friends? Count me in!

Overpriced compared to Goat Coffee…read more Matcha Latte was $8 and had zero desirable flavour.

Bud's Coffee Bar located in the beaches along Queen St. E. near Waverley is your local…read moreneighbourhood coffee shop. I've been to Bud's Coffee Bar throughout the years every time I am in the beaches neighbourhood. I've seen them throughout the years where they went from a small shop with a few seats to only having a take out window during the pandemic. Now they have plenty of seating for guests to enjoy their beverages and pastries. Every time at Bud's the service is friendly and the coffee is great. I usually get a cappuccino or a cortado which is always made at a reasonable time. There are plenty of cozy corners for which you can enjoy your caffeine. Moreover, they also sell pastries as well as coffee beans as well. Great neighbourhood coffee shop that has kept me coming back for years every time I'm in the beaches neighbourhood! Definitely check them out if you have the chance.

I always get their Americanos and they taste great. Highly recommended. Baked goods are always…read moresolid too