This is one of my most favourite cafe in Toronto. There are many seats and the place is spacious. I can relax and enjoy two cups of latte. You don't feel rushed. The barista is very kind. Their prices are very reasonable and they have varieties of coffee and tea. read more

I love to support local coffee shops and I am glad they opened in my neighbourhood. Their coffee is always consistent.gotta love Pilot Coffee for that as they use that. The interiors are very cool as they also have art gallery frames throughout the store which makes the shop look much nicer. The baked goods are it's best.. the family run business makes sure that all their goods are fresh and made with love for customers. Also a reminder that this is a cash only coffee shop. Already been here a few times and just love sitting here and working read more

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Fairly new coffee shop serving tasty coffee :) The concept and layout of the place was very nice. There was art on the walls, everything was brightly lit (but not overly so), and jazzy music was playing; similar to the atmosphere at art galleries (hence the name). Good amount of seating space, including a larger table that you could probably use for group work! I wish they had a longer menu - I think only the basic drinks were offered in the beverage list. It would also be nice if there was a food menu as well, since from what I could see there were just a few muffins on display at the counter, and I had no idea if there were other pastries or such for sale. read more

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A new coffee was desperately needed in the area and Zav's does not disappoint. The space itself is very beautiful, to say the least. Polished cement floors, a mix of group and solo wood seating and some couches in the back. Wonderful art lines the walls and is available for purchase. They have music in the background, which is a bit loud for my taste, but likely to be enjoyed by most. I mean, I'd be pretty happy if someone over there read this and they decided to select a lower standard volume because I'm basically a crotchety old man. They also offer free WIFI. I ordered an Americano and biscotti for a price of 4$, which is appropriately priced for the area, and both were delicious. Other items for tasting including cookies, brownies, and banana bread. I'll be back. . read more

Zav Coffee Shop & Gallery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice place with lot of seatings. Family and babies frinedly with very good coffee. Looks like a neighbourhood favourite. Would be nice to see bigger selection of snacks and pastries, but mainly missing the option to pay with Credit cards. Overall nice setting and very pleasant environment for working or cup of coffee with friends. read more

Zav Coffee Shop & Gallery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My first time surprisingly as it is in my neighbourhood and I liked it very much. It reminded me of some of the modern coffee houses in Northern Italy. The owner was behind the counter and he served me. He is a soft spoken and very nice gentleman from Tehran. Very well travelled. The decor is minimalist in fashion but very welcoming. They do have working wifi. I had a perfect cappuccino and a very nice double chocolate biscotti that was on the dark chocolate donuts of the spectrum. Both were very satisfying. I will definitely visit again and recommend this place to you read more

This place is adorable! I really felt at home with the furnishing and carpets in the space, it's super cozy. This would have to be one of my top 10 study cafes in Toronto right now. So quaint and quiet, and the flat white was done perfectly - though a little bit smaller in size than most other places. read more

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I walked by this coffee shop on my way to the subway and decided to go in and grab a coffee. The space is beautiful and large with paintings hanging on the walls. It is a cash only place and they have plenty of seating. I ordered an iced latte to go but I'll come by again and stay to enjoy the music and paintings. read more

Had a great time at this gallery/ cafe. Coffee tasted fantastic, the owners were friendly and the art was beautiful. Deff reccomend. read more

Zav Coffee Shop & Gallery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wow. A gem on a somewhat bummy stretch of Danforth Ave. I would give it a 4.5 if I could (only because I dont think any place is perfect so cant do 5/5 out of principal). I hail from Downtown Toronto so take food seriously. This place has the 2nd best REAL brownie I have ever had to eat in Toronto. Honest. It is not overly sweet, and actually tastes chocolaty and is coated outside with cocoa powder which is a great touch. Most cafes ship in their baked goods from wholesalers or catering departments of known bakeries. Zav made this from scratch, and I can tell because I tour Toronto cafes and bakeries and ALWAYS try their brownies. I literally have travelled all over the Metro Toronto area to try brownies. Never had one like this. This brownie is as good as the best brownie overall in town: Delight Choclate's. Great setting and clean place too. Not expensive too! read more

One of my favourite things is good art and coffee in a nice space. Zav is exactly that. Great space if you want to grab a nice coffee and work, read a book, or catch up with a friend. read more

Zav Coffee Shop & Gallery - a hand holding a cup of iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Absolutely loved the place. Loved it from the moment i walked in. My coffee was made with such a precision, as a result it tasted as a great coffee should. Loved the atmosphere. The art, the music. Amazing place to start your day in. I am guessing to finishbtour day there will be good to :) read more

Zav Coffee Shop & Gallery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Happen to be around the woodbine/danforth intersection with 20 min to kill. Decided to look for a decent coffee shop and spotted this Zav coffee shop. Only ordered cup of coffee (one size, cash only). It has a small menu of coffee/espresso drinks and a few baked goodies (muffin, biscotti, etc). I really liked their coffee. Quality is definitely there. But mild and smooth is better description (to me) so maybe next time I will try espresso based drinks and see. The arts on the wall are nice and they do have warm, casual feel to the shop. Enough seating for a small coffee shop too. Nice staff and yes, I will be come back here again when I am around this area. read more

Well appointed, new spot on east end of Danforth. Owners have done a classy job in decor and service was positively artesian. Alas, coffee was ok but not great. For some reason, tasted slightly salty but may have been a chance occurrence. Owners have responded to my review professionally and I have updated accordingly. I will try their coffee again! read more

Love this spot, Sunday afternoon go to and the owner knows my drink, great bright space, awesome art, reasonably priced, great music taste, oh and nice pilot espresso too, top notch spot! read more

Best coffee in Toronto. Incredible family run spot serving the community for years. Amazing prices and all baked goods are incredibly fresh and delicious. read more

Love this place. Great coffee and snacks and the owners are so kind and nice. It has a nice open space so it's easy to move around and find a seat They have a comfy seating area in the back, clean washrooms, and beautiful art. read more

I checked out Zav Coffee Shop today. Beautiful place. They had classical music playing which was a nice change from the normal hip coffee shop. They have Sloan tea, which is a nice brand. I would definitely go back. read more

I LOVE this place. It is my favourite coffee shop in the city and here's why: It is airy and spacious - not crowded. Welcoming. With amazing music and the best coffee in Toronto (not an exaggeration) you can't ignore the need to take a break. So pleased with the recent addition of large beverages, as I often take mine to go and find myself wanting more and having to settle for Starbucks. Such a warm addition to the neighbourhood. read more

Zav offers the best java, the best munch, the best seats and the best visual space in Toronto today (May, 2020). I'm a wessie who rarely ventures north of DuWest or east of Bellwoods, but I found myself on the east side and in need of a fix. (Note - I've also been lucky enough to experience some of the hippest cities in the Americas, Africa, HK and Europe.) I found Zav. It's as good as it gets, anywhere. The room is perfect. The coffee is exact. You just have to try this place. read more

Good coffee but this place is CASH ONLY. So inconvenient! If you don't have the cash they'll send you down the street to the bank machine to get it rather than just get a interac/credit card like most other places. Bad customer experience. read more

Great espresso in an inviting space. The owner's baked goods are also very tasty. This has quickly become our go-to neighborhood coffee shop. read more

Great local spot. The coffee is great. Cash only but worth it. Americano is on point! will be back! And ultimately love the art on the walls! Makes the place feel so vibrant and fun!! read more

Really nice environment but the proprietor seems kind of....hostile....at times towards guests which makes spending time there a bit uncomfortable. A bit incongruous with the soothing classic music. read more

I think this is my favourite coffee shop. Relaxing, spacious, amazing music and art, love the bikes on display, the furniture and carpet... great coffee!!! What more do you want!!! read more

Had a delicious latte here. Also tried banana bread and brownie. Both were excellent flavours which relied on good ingredients versus tons of sugar. Very nicely decorated space. Cool jazz playing in the background. Attracts families, old people and young people. At the back there is a comfy sofa and chairs if you don't want to sit at a table. Colourful modern artwork which I assume is for sale. Very clean and spacious bathrooms. I'll be back. read more

Great coffee in a lovely environment. They play classical music quietly so you can actually talk, and the couches at the back are awesome. Run by nice folks too. read more

I was excited to see this beautiful looking space pop up in the neighbourhood. The interior design is fantastic and the art gallery vibe is undeniably cool. When I arrived, 5 mins ahead of my friend, I took a seat to wait for her. There were only two other people in the café so I wasn't worried about taking up a table. Three minutes later the man behind the counter (who I believe is the owner) shouted at me "CAN I HELP YOU" which I found overly aggressive and strange. I explained I was waiting for my friend. He did not respond. My friend was there two minutes later and we went up to order. I asked if I was reading his menu correctly because it seemed the Iced Americano was 50 cents more expensive than the hot one. He said, "ice costs him money". I bought the Iced American anyway and can say unequivocally that it was not worth it at all. The espresso was, to my taste, very weak. Obviously, the service was TERRIBLE. I will not be returning. I will though, be chuckling at the absurdity of someone charging money for ice for a good long while. read more