Library coffee is a meticulous coffee lab that is dedicated to roasting beans with precision and…read morebalance. That level of care really comes through in the cup; you can taste the depth and intentionality in every sip. I ordered the vanilla bean iced latte, and it was easily one of the best espresso bases I've had in a while. The shot itself was rich and layered: deep, chocolatey, and nutty striking a really nice balance between bitterness and acidity. It finished with a smooth, almost creamy note that made the whole drink incredibly enjoyable. The only downside is the size-to-price ratio. At around CAD $8.50 for what felt like a 10 oz drink, it's definitely on the pricier side for something that goes down this easily. Still, I'd absolutely come back when I'm in the mood for a more premium coffee experience. (Funny note - the barista and I had a small rant together about how people order "iced cappuccino" and macchiato expecting Starbucks milk sugary drink instead of the "proper" shot with dollop of foam. I understand their pain hahah)

The Library Specialty Coffee seems to be highly regarded by Redditors in the area, and I was open…read moreto trying it again after a subpar experience at their downtown location a couple of years ago. My cousin and I arrived shortly after opening on New Year's Eve. The cafe has a small interior with minimal seating, mostly bench seating along the wall with small round coffee tables. Even though there was only one barista working that morning, she was efficient at taking orders and making drinks despite several orders happening at once. We did not feel like we were waiting very long. I ordered a pour-over with the Finca El Paraiso Peach Colombian beans, which use a thermal shock washed process. That was something I had not heard of before. The tasting notes listed nectarine, tropical fruit, and caramel, and it was recommended since I was looking for something more out of the ordinary. I enjoyed the wilder flavor profile, but it was hard to fully appreciate because the coffee tasted overly diluted. The barista mentioned she used a 15g to 250g bean-to-water ratio, which is higher than how I normally enjoy my pour-overs. My cousin ordered a flat white with whole milk that was very creamy with strong espresso notes. We also ordered a matcha latte for my other cousin, which was apparently too creamy. Overall, the beans themselves were good, but the pour-over leaned watery for my personal preference. The bag of beans used for the pour-over was priced at $32, which is only a bit more than double the cost of the pour-over itself. In hindsight, I felt slightly ripped off and should have just bought the beans instead.

Did not realize it was located inside a Long and Mcquade! They have a few tables for seating and a…read moregreat selection of in house roasted beans. Everything was packaged in such a pretty way and with the terminal and flights theme. They had two seasonal drinks but I opted for the flat white with the lychee peach Colombian blend. It was so delicious! Will be back to try other ones for sure!! Staff was also very helpful in helping you to pick beans and to give recommendations. As well if you want a pour over, there is a separate menu that they will show you.

What a great idea, a cafe in a music store. The small cafe shares the space with the large…read morefull-sized Long & McQuade. They sell anything and everything you would need as a novice or professional musician. There are music lessons taking place on the floor above. The high ceilings really elevate the space. There is a grand piano hanging from the highest point of the building! You can hear customers trying out the instruments (in the best way)...they actually know how to play. Oddly it's a calm, relaxing cafe - so much so that people are sitting at the tables, reading books or working away on their laptops. There is no real division between the cafe and the music store, you're pretty much sitting in it right next to the records for sale. It's actually really cool. They have some unique yuzu flavoured coffees. I had a simple flat white and took home a bag of beans which were delish (had hints flavours of chocolate and berry aftertaste which was lovely)!

So so cute. This little gem of a coffee shop is tucked away in a busy local plaza almost going…read moreunnoticed. But when you enter, you're greeted by friendly baristas, and invited into such a cozy, quiet cute cafe/work spot. Came here on a weekday morning, ordered an Americano & sat down to work. A great spot to work/study. Decor was cute, aesthetic, unique & there's plenty of small things you can purchase such as coffee accessories, coffee brews, matcha cups etc. I don't want ppl to find out about this spot because I want to keep it all to myself haha but yes, I do recommend to check it out if you're looking for a cozy cafe to chill at :) 5/5

Stopped by recently to grab a latte. Totally understand why…read morefriends always mention this place with some of them being regulars. The barista was very helpful with providing suggestions of beans based on the information I gave about my husband's preferences. Also provided additional tips after I picked a coupl of bags as to which to drink first or rest. Tons of free parking in this plaza! I didn't sit in, but there's decent seating and cute decorations.

The best Cantonese style flakey egg tarts. We drove from New York just to enjoy this and some of…read morethe best Cantonese food left in Toronto.

This is a no fuss, cash only bakery. If you're looking for egg tarts, there's a chance you might…read morenot get them. I came here twice looking for egg tarts and was quoted ~30 min wait time as they were sold out. On the third visit, we got them fresh out the oven the custardy filling barely set... not to sweet, of course! And the pastry is nice and flaky/buttery. They take cash only, if you don't have any on hand, there's an ATM in the centre.

I have been getting my beans from Social Coffee & Tea Company for years! This new location is much…read moremore spacious compares to their previous location just down the road https://www.yelp.ca/biz/social-coffee-and-tea-company-richmond-hill A lot of potential for hosting cupping and tasting events at least for their main commercial buyers. They now carries a lot more coffee brewing equipment too! And an actual showroom. I enjoy picking up my coffee and tea here instead of ordering them online.

Doing a Yelp search for coffee roasters in York Region and found this place tucked into the…read morecommercial buildings at West Beaver Creek. I have not tried their coffee before, but seeing the reviews, I think it's worth a try. Relatively new at hand drip and Aeropress, so I asked the staff for recommendations for beans based on my liking and brew. She was very friendly at narrowing down to two bean types for me. She mentioned that most of the beans here are balanced, and the origin of the beans can be single or multiple, depending on the roast. The flavour profiles, strength and origin are all printed on the packaging along with the roasting date. Along with fresh beans, this location also sells a variety of loose leaf tea and also a large selection of coffee equipment and accessories. Having been searching for a milk frothing container, I have stumbled onto the right place. Brewed the coffee right away at home and the flavour was bright, smooth and fragrant. I'll definitely come back for sure to pick up more supplies! Note: Although there are equipment and a bar visible, the location doesn't serve any beverages. I think it'll be a great idea for customers to sample their beans before buying, so I hope that will come in the future!

We continue to go to this incredible pastry shop whenever the mood strikes. Their creations are…read moresecond to none. The quality and the finish are at an artistic level. And I haven't even begun to talk about the flavors. Their signature dish/pastry is the Mont Blanc. It is highly sought after, and often run out before the afternoon. We made a point of going there yesterday, from my partner's birthday to get some special treats. We were not disappointed. Despite being jampacked, as it often is, there was a good supply of the pastries we sought. New to the mix, is their version of a tiramisu. It is off the charts! The pastry chef is truly an artist. If you wish to try possibly the best pastries in the entire GTA, this is the place to go. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. It also pays a call ahead to ensure that you can get the products that you're looking for.

Has a lot of variety in pastries, croissants, danishes, chocolates and so much more!…read more Went in on a weekend and the space was crammed so we had to opt for takeout. Tried the hot chocolate and it was okay, not too sweet. Tried the Apple turnover which was a little chewy - should have warmed it up just a little. Also got their custard puff and it tasted really good. I loved how pretty their cakes looked but I didn't want to do a takeout so had to skip it.

Amazing cafe. Nice atmosphere with lots if pastries and…read morecakes. Food selection looks good and ill try it next time. Mostly self help Service was at minimum as it was counter service. Good stop.

Paris Baguette is my go‑to spot in the area for consistently solid baked goods and sliced cakes…read more Their loyalty program is a nice perk too -- they run specials often enough that it actually feels worthwhile. The coffee here is good, but I tend to skip most of the sugary drinks since they're a bit too sweet, especially when paired with an already sweet pastry. If you like your beverages on the lighter side, stick to the basics. Weekends can get very busy. If you're hoping to grab a seat and enjoy your treats in‑house, it's best to avoid peak times. Otherwise, it's a reliable stop for takeout pastries, cakes, and a quick caffeine fix.

We were here for the Christmas Eve dinner with our friends. It was such a quiet evening. We…read morereserved a table of 4 by the window with a booster seat. My friend has a membership with them which all our drinks could be auto upgraded to super size. And most of the dishes could be discounted 10% off, except the sets. We got 2 dishes of Iron Pan Beef with noodles, Iron Pan Chicken with rice, a set of salted chicken with a drink (I picked the Oolong milk tea cold drink no ice less sugar) and a set of wine chicken. My friend also ordered an extra drink (sesame hot drink). After we ordered our food, the manager gave us a Santa balloon to my baby. So cute. And my little loved it so much. The drinks came fast, and it is really a super size. Good for 2 ppl to drink it together. My cold drink no ice and less sugar was fantastic, that's what I liked the temperature and sugar level. Perfect! The food came after the drinks. We got our pictures and then started eating them. Size of each dish was just right to our family, and they were all tasty. We really enjoyed the night, the meals, the service, and it was not loud not crowded the whole night. I only knew it was a place to drink tea, but I didn't know it was restaurant before. Now I know that.

What do you do when you're a fan of the franchise, like the drinks and the food, but you get the…read morecrappiest service ever? What's the fine balance between? Listen, I give a lot of grace to servers because I know they probably have some kind of sad story, they've worked very hard all day, they have a hard job, and they've probably dealt with a bunch of bad customers. But when a smiling, friendly, courteous customer comes your way and you treat them like crap, it's a deal-breaker. The crappy service honestly did not make the decent meal worth it. For that price, I could get treated badly anywhere. We'll post pics anyway, but I sure hope things look up the next time I come back to try and give it another chance. The daily special is not even worth it anymore with the inflation of it to $17 plus $1 for every single thing you want different in your drink.