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    Tsuchi Cafe

    4.5 (52 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    TSUCHI CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sally L.

    Quiet and cute ambiance. Great spot for coffee, pastries and snacks. Everything is vegan here. There's few tables were you can sit and work. On weekends there's a no laptop policy. Service was great and overall very clean. The cakes are delicious so that's a must try!

    Matcha Tiramisu
    Nadchen A.

    I know that I just got here, but this is my favorite cafe in Toronto by far. And it's also the first one I tried too, so I'm definitely starting on a high note. They had alot of things to choose from: various coffees and teas, pastries and other goodies in the glass, along with vegan entrees too. I just wanted to try their Iced Hojicha Latte + oat milk, and I couldn't help but find the Matcha Tiramisu. It caught my eye and I before I knew it, I took one to go. There wasn't much seating in this cafe but I managed to find a table for myself a couple minutes after getting my order. My Hojicha latte was perfect. It was earthy, nutty, and had the perfect level of sweetness. The hojicha and creaminess from the oat milk paired together very well. And the Matcha Tiramisu? Wow. It felt like deconstructed Matcha Tiramisu which I still love. The mascarpone cream was rich, light, and tasted so good with the matcha dipped lady fingers. The lady fingers had an interesting texture to me. It wasn't as soft as I'd expected, maybe it disintegrated a little because of the heat. I refrigerated it after right after I got home, but maybe the heat still got to it. It was still delicious to me. It was nice to feel reminiscent of my time in Japan. I loved it all and had a great time. Service was excellent, the cashier was friendly and easy going. Next time I'll have to come back and try their vegan food. Tsuchi Cafe deserves all the stars and all the love. I'm a big fan! And I look forward to my next visit.

    Andrea L.

    This place is my new obsession. I love vegan food as much as Japanese food and this was like being back in Japan. The dessert options they have are gluten free, very flavourful, and not too sweet. I ordered their tsuchi set meal which came with your choice of onigiri, ramen, impossible meat katsu, potato salad, and cold side veg. Just eating thế food made me so happy. And their toilets are so clean. One thing I missed about Japan was the toilet so I was really happy that they have electronic bidets. Thế staff is very friendly and polite, I expected nothing less. Thế cafe also has a cute mini store where you can get matcha, tea accessories, and merchandise. I'm coming back to try their other desserts and menu items - I want to try EVErYThINg

    Linda W.

    Matcha, hojicha and their miso caramel macchiato is so good here! Their matcha is a vibrant green, and they use oat milk by default. You can also sub it out for soy milk if you'd like. They don't put too much sugar which is perfect for my taste. Their miso caramel macchiato has green strong coffee flavours. Their storefront is really cute as well. Service is good and staff was helpful and friendly. But space and an adequate amount of seating.

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    Joey W.

    Stopped into this Japanese Vegan cafe and it did not disappoint. There's a decent amount of seating inside and the music isn't loud. I wanted to try their drinks but had already gotten coffee earlier. I ended getting lunch instead. 12 spiced "beef" curry and rice with add on of 2 pieces "karaage" - the beef curry was very good as the spices were very flavorful. The pickled onions had a little spicy in addition to its tartness. I also added the karaage which was crispy but with this protein, you can tell it was impossible meat compared to the impossible beef. They also use Japanese rice so it was soft and fluffy.

    Aaron A.

    Finally had a chance to try out this place after seeing it packed a couple times I walked by. Their menu consists of vegan food savoury and sweet. The interior is quite minimalist and very simple. There are only small tables for 2 people, so not recommend for large parties. Karaage - Vegan karaage had a similar texture to chicken nuggets. They were large pieces, but pretty heavy. First bite was interesting, but it was difficult to finish the dish even with two people. Nice to try, but wouldn't get again. Strawberry cheesecake tart - Tart shell was interesting, probably was because it was gluten free. Thicker parts of the crust had better texture. Then there was a small layer of strawberry whipped cream and strawberry jam. The flavour was very subtle, but when adjusted the flavour was very good. Would get again. Miso caramel macchiato - A bit too sweet for my taste. It was overpowering the miso flavour and the bitterness of the caramel. Would not recommend. Interesting concept, and you pay a premium for a good product. Might come again, but only for the cake.

    Aiko I.

    We were here to grab some sweets. The interior was impressively simple yet stylish, unfussy and natural, which I expect in good Japanese café. Humble elegance. And the same is true for their cakes! #Strawberry Mille Feuille: Loved it. Layered with super thin pastry, delicately flaky and buttery. The custard was smooth, strawberries were very fresh! Highly recommend! #Mmm.. Matcha Tiramisu: Cream & mascarpone were light in the mouth. Right amount of Matcha flavor, distinct, but not overwhelming. The matcha soaked biscuit was probably gluten free, so it had a bit different from regular lady-finger. A bit crumby, but I liked the unique texture somehow. Better to consume right away, as it gets soggy as time passes. #Yuzu Citron Tart: The citrus yuzu filling was not custard, but more like Jelly-ish, giving it a firm yet yielding texture. The taste was lighter and more refreshing than common heavy/starchy custard filling. But the cake had full burst of citrus/yuzu flavor. The crust was gluten free, so it was soft, not crunchy, yet buttery and flavorful. I will come back for sure for more of their delicate sweets. :)

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    Jessie Z.

    Quite a lovely place with limited seating but very nice aesthetic, ambiance, and lighting okay. Seems like they didn't have much savory items when we went later afternoon. The quality of the coffee was a nice medium roast, if you like philz ecstasy it's that sort of flavor with a hint of salted caramel like miso. The old fashioned donut was a pleasant surprise, instead of a typical glaze/dough the icing is sort of caramelized on? But quite sweet. Overall, lovely place, would come again but very limited seating with like 3 single person tables so not the best study spot

    Matcha cheesecake
    Amanda C.

    Really cute and aesthetic Japanese cafe! Beautiful furniture and decor. Service is kind and quick. For vegan desserts, I thought the silky flan and matcha cheesecake were pretty damn good and I'm not vegan or vegetarian. The flan was as described, silky with a plant based milk flavor. Hojicha could have been stronger for me. The matcha cheesecake had layers of whipped cream, matcha cheesecake, red bean, and cocoa crust. The crust was delicious and so was the cream - couldn't tell it was dairy free. I just wished there was a thicker red bean layer, I could barely taste it. Overall worth a try if you like Japanese desserts!

    Disgusting silky vanilla flan

    The matcha tiramisu is horrible. It tastes soggy, stale and over kept. The bread taste like grainy wet sand in my mouth and the matcha taste is barely present. The only benefit I got from ordering this desert was getting a cute cup. Furthermore, the "silky vanilla flan" also tastes soggy and wet. There is barely any flavor and it tastes like a washed out rag.

    Autumn Fig Tart
    David Y.

    Tsuchi Cafe is quaint and elegant, both in their food and their decor/space. Stopped by for a post-dinner treat, and we got the signature tiramisu and autumn fig tart. The tiramisu was soooo good: super moist, good balance of cake and "cream" (it's dairy free), not overly sweet. The fig tart was pretty good: the cream cheese whip was so smooth, but the fig jam was a bit too sweet for me and would have liked the tart shell to be a bit nuttier. My wife who lived in Japan for a year is absolutely head over heels for this place, and says the food and vibe reminds her of her time there. So stop by Tsuchi if you want a taste of Japan.

    Selena C.

    I've popped by before for hot drinks in the winter but I'm glad I finally was able to come sit down for the cafe and actual food. It's a small shop but everything is of quality. They have a good selection of food, pastries, drinks and even take home/ out items. Everything is vegan friendly. Ordered the katsu sando, curry bowl, matcha tiramisu, and melon pan. I'm pleasantly surprised with their mock meats because the texture is there (sometimes vegan places don't do this well). Flavours are also there which really help round it out. I love their tiramisu and soy whip because to me, it tastes cleaner and not as heavy as I usually feel after traditional tiramisu. It did get busy when I went, but service was not slow given the customer: employee ratio. Also love the whole aesthetic of the cafe, even the washrooms are so nice (they have bidets!)

    hojicha latte  taro miso 2 takeout boxes with onigiri and cheesecake
    Oat H.

    it was packed when i went in the afternoon, i'll definitely have to visit earlier to get another spot to sit great vegan treats, had both strawberry and kabocha caramel cheesecakes (yummy!) had the taro miso and karaage onigiri (i saved the mushroom one for later) both really good pretty indoors, plants on the wall and things being sold on the sides, pretty

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