You've got everything you need right along Old Kingston Rd and top of that list is Coffee. Start…read moreyour day off right at Creek Coffee & Co. There's plenty of seating including little tables to catch up with a friend, a bench with stools to plug away at on a laptop, and a cozy couch in the back with a nicely stocked bookshelf (more on this later). I had a vanilla latte and it was made perfectly. Looking forward to trying their other drinks. Kudos to the barista who was patient with me and answered all my questions. They also have alternatives to milk for those who prefer almond, oat or soy. Additionally, they have a selection of baked goods e.g. muffins, scones in case you want a sweet treat. There are two very unique features that distinguishes this coffee shop from others. Lining some of the shelves are locally made goods that had my paws itching to try. The cutest soy candles, shea butter, local blends of coffee and other knick knacks. If that doesn't draw you in, that bookshelf all the way at the back has a "leave a book, take a book" situation happening which is a fellow bibliophiliac's dream. All in all, this is worth checking out at least once! I'm not entirely sure if they have wifi. Also, there is free street parking right out in front and along the road.

I was really happy to discover this coffee shop in the Old Kingston Road area…read more The shop itself has a beautiful interior, making it a great place to work, relax or catch up with a friend. Service was quick and friendly, and there were plenty of interesting drink options to choose from. On this visit, I ordered the matcha latte with coconut water and the brown sugar shaken espresso. Both were excellent. I was a bit skeptical about the matcha with coconut water, but it completely won me over. It was light, refreshing, and surprisingly well balanced, a unique twist that really worked. The brown sugar shaken espresso was equally enjoyable, with a smooth coffee flavour and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, I don't have any complaints. Between the beautiful space, great drinks, and efficient service, this coffee shop is exactly what the area needed. I'll definitely be back and hope it becomes a neighborhood staple.

It's our second visit to Toronto and had to visit Michelle's again. It has such a friendly and…read morerelaxed atmosphere. The food is fresh and tasty and the coffee is the best we have found in Toronto. Thanks Michelle and see you on our next visit

Amazing family owned & local business, with even better quality coffee and tea. I'm a tea gal…read moremyself after working for a small tea shop for multiple years and traveling internationally, and this easily is the best matcha I've ever had! If you feel like it, try an iced matcha with oat milk and honey - you probably won't regret it. :) Also tried the dirty chai, which was perfectly sweet and spicy. 10/10 recommend!

I've always had a positive experience ordering from this Starbucks location. The staff is always…read morefriendly and my orders were always made as requested. I highly recommend this Starbucks location.

Starbucks, PLEASE. The Summer Skies drink is too good to be seasonal. It's literally one of the…read morebest drinks you've ever made--refreshing, fun, and perfect in every way. I wait all year for it to come back, and then it's gone way too fast This drink deserves a permanent spot on the menu, not just a short summer appearance. Bring it back, keep it year-round, and let us enjoy it in every season. I would order it nonstop. Absolute favorite

Tips: - This beverage place is inside Hee Kee Seafood…read moreRestaurant. Use the restaurant entrance to access it. - This business is on Fantuan. On Friday, I was meeting up with a couple of friends at Hee Kee Seafood Restaurant for lunch. I had parked my car in front of both Cotti Coffee and the eatery. I walked into the latter. There was a woman with her two kids. They were going to Cotti Coffee through the restaurant. They held the door open for me. I thanked them as we all entered the restaurant. I noticed the latest Cotti Coffee offering. It was the double coconut collection. I was hungry and needed lunch. However, double coconut was calling out my name. I was intrigued. Our table was near the Cotti Coffee stall that is between the corridor to the washrooms and the tanks with live fish, lobster, and more. It's brilliant having a beverage place inside a restaurant. One of my friends and I are huge beverage people. We both got drinks after our meal to get us through the rest of the day. We were the only folks dining at the restaurant. It was fairly steady business at Cotti Coffee. My guess is that things get busier at the restaurant for dinner. Maybe folks getting a drink may want to do takeout. I would after dining at this restaurant! We both placed our orders online. My friend went first, as she had to go to work. She got a large iced stardust oat latte, which looked amazing. It had jelly in it. She told me later on that the coffee was strong, but she enjoyed this drink. If I had her drink, I'd probably not sleep for a full day. Before I left, I ordered a large iced strawberry matcha coco latte. There was the option to not add any sugar, which I chose. Fantuan gave me a pickup time of twenty minutes, which seemed excessive. The woman behind the counter was taking a breather. I decided to use the women's washroom and return to see if my order was ready. I got word that my order was ready in under ten minutes. Much better! I headed to the counter and matched the last three digits of my order with the receipt on the table next to my drink. I thanked the woman and grabbed my drink, thinking that it was in a sippy cup. She asked if I wanted a straw. I needed one, as it wasn't the type of drink that you could drink without one. Thank goodness my hearing is decent! The straw was a paper one and extremely sturdy. I poked it through the lid, stirred my drink, and had a sip. This drink was excellent. It had bits of strawberry in it. The matcha was smooth. The coconut beverage added a creaminess that I enjoyed. It was iced and delicious. On Fantuan, the regular size was discounted by 30%. I upgraded to a large, which came up to $6. Not too shabby! I'd come back and get more drinks. I like that it's a part of the restaurant. I can see myself getting takeout at the restaurant and a drink from Cotti Coffee. (364)

Unique flavors. A nice alternative to Starbucks but slightly cheaper. They have weekly specials…read more Line ups/wait times are long. No seating.

We wound up here when we found out that Creek Coffee Co just down the street was unexpectedly…read moreclosed. They offer a lot more than just coffee though. They have a deli counter with bakery items, some grocery including select produce and pantry items, and of course, coffee! The espresso comes from a pretty fancy looking Italian machine. I heard a customer ask the cashier to make the coffee specifically from that machine lol. I wound up getting a hot latte but they can make them iced as well. The cup is pretty cool and has a built in sleeve that comes on it so your fingers are protected. My latte was smooth, strong, and hot! Just perfect.

Really cute little place on Old Kingston Rd. Goos, fresh coffee and delicious homemade baked goods…read more(try their butter tarts or lemon tarts!!) plus some really delicious breakfast sandwiches made to order. Literally the only downside to this place is that it's cash only, but even if you've only got a toonie on ya it'll still get you a coffee. Super friendly owners, too. Highly recommend.

Best coffee ever. The lattes are to die for…read moretheir flavours are all made in house latte art is awesome

If you're GF Not Worth Jumping Through the Hoops…read more When I found this place online, I was so excited. When one must follow a gluten-free diet, it is so nice to find places where you can eat what everyone else gets to enjoy. This was anything but enjoyable. I was planning a little Halloween getaway to Kingston and searching for a new and exciting breakfast place to stop on my way there. I found Heaffles and read through their website--I'm always very careful and vet my restaurants before the trip and plan food meticulously, you have to when you cannot eat gluten. The site stated that if you want a gluten free waffle, you must call 24 hours ahead of time. I immediately thought that was ridiculous (that eliminates any possibility of a GF person walk-in from eating there) but messaged them on Instagram. I asked if I could message then and schedule or did a I have to call. They told me I must call the day before. Pain in the bum, but I set a reminder in my phone and did so. The next day, I show up. Such a cute place and the breakfast that kicks off a trip always makes me so happy. We don't eat out much at all, living so rurally. It had also been ages since I'd enjoyed a GF waffle, so excitement was high. This place has a ton of potential. The seating is cute, the bathrooms clean and so beautifully decorated. There is even a little cubby with cushions that would make it feel as though one was having breakfast in bed. I really did fall in love with the space. There didn't appear to me to be a traditional server comes to your table. You walk in and place your order at the counter. I ordered a Flat White to drink along with a water and a gluten-free coconut rush. The young lady at the counter was very quick to tell me that they had a customer coming in to get a GF waffle and that they only had enough batter for one waffle and that I would need to try again and call 24 hours beforehand. Right before I told her I was that customer, my brain was like, what? You have enough batter for ONE waffle??? I make GF stuff all the time. It is NOT that expensive. And what if you mess up that ONE waffle (and they did because she didn't listen to me)? I said, "Oh, I called yesterday." And I had driven a very long way. I would hate for anyone else to do that and end up disappointed. After that, I was allowed to order my waffle. Coconut is my favourite sweet flavour, but it came with strawberries and strawberry syrup. I told her THREE times I didn't want the strawberries or the syrup. Strawberry jam, jelly syrup...I hate them all, also cannot stand cooked fruit. She told me she could put the strawberries on the side and that they were uncooked. I said that was okay, but reiterated AGAIN that I do not want or like the strawberry syrup. I thought I might get my drinks at the counter, but she said they would bring everything to my table. I sat within view of the counter by the window. I assumed, as at most places, the drinks would come out first. I had started on the Terra Health heartburn kit to kick my PPI script and needed to take the supplements before eating. Some ladies came in after me and they got their drink order while I sat and waited. The waffle came out, and I was too panicked by not taking my supplements to pay that much attention and told them I needed some water and that I didn't have my coffee yet. They came back in a few minutes and in the meantime, I saw that the waffle I'd paid nearly $30 for, along with a very tiny flat white coffee, was drenched...every inch in yucky strawberry syrup. I'm a silver lining kind of girl, so I told myself to try it, maybe my tastes have changed. Nope. It was this strong, chemically strawberry flavour that made me gag. Talk about disappointed. At this point it was late in the morning and I was starving. I opened up the waffle (the size, even if they'd managed to listen to my order was not worth what I paid) and ate some of the filling out. The only waffle that had no nasty syrup was at the fold and I ate the four bites I could. The coffee was literally 3 swallows. I left hungry and angry. And in all that time, no one ever came back to ask me how the order was...and I knew I couldn't send it back because that was their ONE GF waffle batter of the day. I had to stop at Wendy's and spend another $10 for a bunless burger after. I would never go back. The ask and not having the batter available is beyond RIDICULOUS, despite the fact they don't listen, which makes a GF person VERY nervous. You couldn't pay me to eat there again. Poor service, poor value and food I couldn't stomach. Not for me.

Great spot in a historic building. Staff was super friendly and welcoming…read more The pastries were excellent as was the coffee, we truly had a wonderful start to our day cruising back down the Erie Canal here. Will go back anytime I'm in Medina. I just wish we'd had more time to look around as there is so much to see inside!

such a cute little cafe. I got the chai with a pastry and both were delicious. Prices are fair…read more Service was quick and polite.

Crème et Miel is an absolute gem for anyone who loves fresh, fruity delights! This Middle Eastern…read moredessert spot specializes in amazingly fresh fruit drinks and fruit-based desserts that are nothing short of exceptional. Their smoothies, featuring flavors like mango, strawberry, and avocado, are simply divine--each sip is packed with vibrant flavors and the perfect balance of sweetness. Topped with crunchy nuts, these refreshing beverages not only taste incredible but also provide a delightful texture that elevates the experience. Some drinks can be made vegan, some cannot; be sure to check prior to ordering! Whether you are in the mood for a revitalizing smoothie or a fruity dessert, Crème et Miel will not disappoint. Can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious offerings! I like Creme et Miel berry much!

Ordered: Regular Fruitrio (~CAD$12): strawberry juice, mango…read morejuice, avocado blend seasonal fruits, topped with ashta, pistachio, and rose syrup Aya's take: If you're Lebanese, then you know the hype around these fruit cocktail desserts! And if you're not, do yourself a favor and try this out. We decided to share the Regular Fruitrio so we can try all 3 layers along with my favorite part, the ashta! It was freshly made and super delicious. It's definitely a more guilt-free dessert (although I'm sure it's loaded with sugar) but you will leave feeling satisfied. Service was pretty slow despite not being busy at all but other than that, this is a great place to curb your sweet tooth!

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.