Ten years later...still 5 stars…read more What can I say? The coffee is excellent (both the drinks and the bags of beans), the baked goods are first rate (try the croissants) and the little space and patio are so charming. I also love how they sell costume jewelery from a local designer (I've bought funky earrings and a bracelet in the past, which I love). It's cozy neighbourhood vibes all the way.

I love this coffee shop so much and I love the cute jewellery they sell too!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Probably my favourite cafe on the strip of Cathedral Town. I love that it's bright, inviting and…read moremost of all dog friendly. I come here a lot and always see so many cute dogs come through the door. Their matcha is great and I'm mostly here playing catch up with friends over a drink. It does get busy so you may not be able to snag a spot if you want, but worth checking out for sure!

Wanted to try their cheesecake but it was sold out! I got their oat hojicha sesame cloud drink. The…read morehojicha flavour was good and it wasn't too sweet, I enjoyed the drink. Drink was well made, price is a little steep for the size but is pretty standard. Small cafe but there's a few tables available to sit in. It's nice and cozy inside too although the area seems a bit dead. I'll come back and try the pastries as well as their other drinks next time!

A great option for brunch, as they have a full brunch menu besides a list of drinks. I had the…read morechicken and waffles and it was the perfect brunch dish. Love the creative design, transforming the long narrow eating area into a 'train' to fit the theme of the restaurant. Platform refers to a train platform. Extra star for the cute atmosphere.

I've been here twice my first visit the espresso machine was down, so I decided to come back to…read moregive their coffee a proper try. While the coffee itself was good, I was a bit disappointed by the blue rose latte, especially given that it was $7 and the fairly simple latte art. Seating is quite limited, and the food was decent but nothing that really stood out to me. That said, the service was friendly and everything came out quickly, which I appreciated. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I personally feel there are a few better café in the area.

We've been to Kanafani twice now. The cafe has a really nice interior, good music and well lit…read more Feels very much like you've been transported to somewhere else. Parking can be a bit busy but usually okay. The service both times has been patient and kind to explain the various options. We decided to go with a milk cake with half lotus and half Dubai chocolate. The cake is soaking in milk which gives it a "wet cake" texture. I imagine it may not be everyone's favorite texture but has decent flavor. The crunchy topping contrasts against the soft, moist cake. The lotus has that nice cookie flavor and crunch while the Dubai chocolate with pistachio offers that chocolate and nutty flavor. I prefer the latter but both are good. We also got a matcha strawberry latte to go. Both really nice to look at and to drink. The matcha has good flavor without being overly bitter while the strawberry provides that fruity sweetness to the drink. Overall, it's a pricier experience but I enjoyed it and will be back.

Tips: - This place has Dubai chocolate bars. They are the…read morebest ones that I have had! - An individual knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. You can choose to get it either soft or crispy. You can also get pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. - The iced tiramisu latte was excellent! A recent Yelp elite event introduced me to Kanafani Sweets. I returned for its Dubai chocolate bars. Kanafani Sweets is located in a plaza on the northeast corner of Warden Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East. It's in the same plaza as the Potato Bar. I had no problem finding parking. I pulled into a parking spot in front of the store and walked in. The order pickup area was in front of me. I read the signs and the order area was a few steps deeper into the store. I had the nicest woman who cheerfully said hi. She was helpful with answering my question and offering suggestions. She showed me the qashtuta, which was milk cake. She let me know that I could either get a solid flavour, such as Biscoff, or do three different flavours, such as Biscoff, hazelnut, and Dubai chocolate. Wow! My Yelp experience consisted of having knafeh, which I absolutely love. She said that it could be made soft or crispy. I love crispy. She also let me know that I could get either pistachio or chocolate sauce on the side. I went with the former. For the drink, she shared what was popular. The iced tiramisu latte was one of them. I love tiramisu. I was down checking out an iced drink version. I got a buzzer for my order. The knafeh takes roughly ten minutes to make. I sat in a comfy chair near the order area. It was nice to relax after driving for over an hour to get here. I used the washroom. There's an individual stall for women. It was clean, cheerful, and pleasant. I used it again just before I left to run a few errands before heading home. I watched the buzzer light up. I headed to the pickup area. The nice woman had my order ready. She let me know that I got a brownie bite on the house. It was so generous! I thanked her and headed to my table to chow down. The iced tiramisu latte was exceptional. I got a lady finger that I could dip into my drink. The espresso was a good strength with the cocoa. It had milk. You can substitute the espresso for decaf, and the milk for a dairy-free or lactose-free substitute. I didn't bother. It was nicely iced and a good size to wash down everything that I ate. I loved the complimentary brownie bite. The brownie core was delicious. The crispy exterior provided a nice contrast. It was enjoyable to devour! I loved the knafeh. It already had syrup on it. I got syrup on the side, as well as pistachio sauce. I poured the pistachio sauce over the knafeh. So good! The knafeh had cheese inside. It was stretchy and hot. Over time, the cheese lost its stretchy factor as it cooled. It was yummy with the right balance of crispiness and chopped pistachios with the pistachio sauce. The syrup made the knafeh slightly sweet. The sweetness was perfect for my liking. The knafeh was excellent. I have been trying to find a decent place that makes Dubai chocolate bars. Before visiting this store, most places made their bars on their own, but they were too soft. It was as if I looked at the bar and it melted on its own out of fear. I bought a bar of Dubai chocolate Lotus to enjoy. I paid with a credit card and included a tip because staff are so helpful and friendly. This bar was excellent. The crispy filling had Lotus cookie spread in it. The milk chocolate held everything together. I was impressed. I will be back to get the regular bar next. It's such a gem of a Palestinian dessert place. I'll be back. (439)

Coffee was delish. The iced caramel latte was not too sweet but very flavorful and fun flavor. The…read morespecialty banana latte was a little to acidic for me but my sister love it. We also had different kinds of croissants and these were SO GOOD. This place could be known for its croissants. Service was super friendly, they heated our food which was delish. Super cute place with warm lighting, would be a great study place since it's not too loud.

Stopped by Cafe 23 and it didn't quite land for me…read more The cortado was fine, nothing memorable, but the service wasn't great. There's signage about an outdoor garden patio, but it wasn't open when I went, not sure if I misread it or not. It was also quite busy, and they have a no-laptop policy on weekends, which limits it as a work spot. Overall: Decent enough coffee, but between the service and setup, not a place I'd go out of my way to return to.

Edills is a wonderful woman owned cafe which started their journey from rebranding from "royal tea…read morecafe" to now. The ambiance of this place is amazing it's a very calm and soothing vibe. The only downside I'd say would be the absolute rush of this place. But that happens when the coffee and food is good! halal pastrami sandwiches are hard to come by in scarborough and this hits the spot each time.

Edill's Coffee House was really good overall. Prices are fair and the value is solid for what you…read moreget. Customer service was very good staff were friendly and everything was handled smoothly. I like that they serve brunch as well, so it works for more than just coffee. It's a good spot to go with friends or to sit and work/study. They also have a computer station with a free computer available, which is a nice extra if you need it.

This place is awesome. Good food, drinks, ambiance, and service. Felt like I was back in Japan at a…read morespacious café.

A nice cafe tucked inside a medical building, so on the weekends it is the only busy store in the…read morebuilding. They have a couple seats outside but mostly indoor seating with large and small tables. Most people seem to be here to chat with friends so the noise level is a comfortable hum. I got a matcha latte and it was nice and creamy. They have some fun soda options for the summer months also. It's nice to have this cafe in the neighborhood!

I was looking for a place to do some studying cafe, and I decided to stop by STAE Cafe!…read more STAE Cafe was quite busy when I walked in. There's about 7 or 8 tables available, and I sat down at one of the smaller tables since those were the only ones available. There's QR codes on each table so you can order what you want through your phone. They also deliver your food/drinks to your table. I ordered the blueberry matcha latte, which I was pleasantly surprised about! It had just the right amount of sweetness, and the blueberry flavour pairs so well with the matcha. I'd definitely order it again! There is a 75 minute seating policy. however, I'm not too sure if they strictly enforce that. I did work for about an hour and there were people who came before me that were still there. It is a very busy cafe, so if you can't study in a noisy area, I would recommend bringing noise-cancelling headphones or going to a different cafe. Overall, the cafe has a great aesthetic and a short but quality menu. I'll be back when I'm craving a decent matcha!

I have visited Stae Cafe a handful of times and they have yet to disappoint. From their customer…read moreservice to their latte art to their unique seasonal menus. I have tried their - Americano -flat white -blue pea flower latte -matcha latte -spanish latte -strawberry matcha cold drink -matcha white chocolate cookie And have enjoyed all of them! Each drink served with the perfect madeline on the side. Visiting is always an enjoyable addition to nice sunny walks in the Boxgrove area... but pricey!