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Posted Apr 15, 2024
Everyone loves a nice cozy and cute cafe. Whether you're trying to find a spot for the perfect first date or just trying to find a chill place to study, these Toronto cafes will deliver on all fronts. With delicious pastries, strong espresso and eye-catching decor; these are the 20 cutest cafes to visit in Toronto.
11:59 Bar:Café
Located in Toronto's Financial District, enjoy espresso-based drinks, desserts and light lunch by day, and espresso martinis and small plates by night.
11:59 Bar:Café
Located in Toronto's Financial District, enjoy espresso-based drinks, desserts and light lunch by day, and espresso martinis and small plates by night.
Mitfar Boutique Cafe
Love art? Love coffee? Mitfar is a quaint and cozy cafe (it seats roughly eight people) that doubles as a local art gallery, and also a jewellery store. Browse the rotating collection of artists and who knows, you might just find your living room accent piece while sipping on a matcha latte.
Mitfar Boutique Cafe
Love art? Love coffee? Mitfar is a quaint and cozy cafe (it seats roughly eight people) that doubles as a local art gallery, and also a jewellery store. Browse the rotating collection of artists and who knows, you might just find your living room accent piece while sipping on a matcha latte.
Milky's Coffee
Tucked inside a shipping container inside Stakt Market, the drinks here are handcrafted using fresh and seasonal ingredients—think spicy chai tea in the winter and refreshing iced lemonade in the summer.
Milky's Coffee
Tucked inside a shipping container inside Stakt Market, the drinks here are handcrafted using fresh and seasonal ingredients—think spicy chai tea in the winter and refreshing iced lemonade in the summer.
Arvo Coffee
Pop by from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for brunch, or enjoy happy hour (complete with wine) at the Liberty Village location. This airy space is home to lots of natural light, hanging plants and plenty of good vibes.
Arvo Coffee
Pop by from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for brunch, or enjoy happy hour (complete with wine) at the Liberty Village location. This airy space is home to lots of natural light, hanging plants and plenty of good vibes.
Cafe x Bica
One of the city's newer cafes, Cafe Bica fits right in at the Elviano x Atriani Showroom found at 160 Pears Avenue, part of Designer's Walk. Come for the coffee, stay for the chunky croissants.
Cafe x Bica
One of the city's newer cafes, Cafe Bica fits right in at the Elviano x Atriani Showroom found at 160 Pears Avenue, part of Designer's Walk. Come for the coffee, stay for the chunky croissants.
Madras Kaapi
Bright colours, bold flavours. Madras Kaapi is a coffee house on College St. that serves South Indian-style coffee. They also sell coffee kits and brewing equipment, in case you want to replicate your own version at home.
Madras Kaapi
Bright colours, bold flavours. Madras Kaapi is a coffee house on College St. that serves South Indian-style coffee. They also sell coffee kits and brewing equipment, in case you want to replicate your own version at home.
Found Coffee
You've heard of a coffee bar, but what about a toast bar? Along with nearly 20 hot espresso-based drinks and their iced counterparts, Found Coffee is known for its toasts, including their smashed avo toast and salmon on sourdough. Find them on College St. and in Trinity-Bellwoods—a new location is coming to Roncy soon, too.
Found Coffee
You've heard of a coffee bar, but what about a toast bar? Along with nearly 20 hot espresso-based drinks and their iced counterparts, Found Coffee is known for its toasts, including their smashed avo toast and salmon on sourdough. Find them on College St. and in Trinity-Bellwoods—a new location is coming to Roncy soon, too.
Regent Park
738 Dundas St. E
Bevy Cafe
This cafe is made cute by their gorgeous community space and art gallery filled with murals and local art.
Bevy Cafe
Regent Park
738 Dundas St. E
This cafe is made cute by their gorgeous community space and art gallery filled with murals and local art.
Cafe 23
Boasting a cute backyard patio soon to be decked out in spring florals, Cafe 23 is a cozy and intimate spot to grab a latte and a little sweet (try the danishes)!
Cafe 23
Boasting a cute backyard patio soon to be decked out in spring florals, Cafe 23 is a cozy and intimate spot to grab a latte and a little sweet (try the danishes)!
Little Italy
668 College St
Coco's neighbourhood coffee shop
Coco's is a neighbourhood go-to in Little Italy. While you may stop by for a quick coffee, grab one of their angel biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
Coco's neighbourhood coffee shop
Little Italy
668 College St
Coco's is a neighbourhood go-to in Little Italy. While you may stop by for a quick coffee, grab one of their angel biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
East Chinatown
479 Broadview Ave
Rooster Coffee House - Broadview
Cafe
The Broadview outpost of this coffee shop is graced with one of the best views of the city skyline. Come early on weekends as the place is consistently busy.
Rooster Coffee House - Broadview
East Chinatown
479 Broadview Ave
The Broadview outpost of this coffee shop is graced with one of the best views of the city skyline. Come early on weekends as the place is consistently busy.
Cafe
Davenport Park
29 Powerhouse St
Balzac’s Powerhouse
Coffee & Tea
With several locations across the city, Balzac's Powerhouse is house in an old heritage building in Davenport Village and known for their high-quality beans.
Balzac’s Powerhouse
Davenport Park
29 Powerhouse St
With several locations across the city, Balzac's Powerhouse is house in an old heritage building in Davenport Village and known for their high-quality beans.
Coffee & Tea
Roncesvalles
2233 Dundas St W
AM Coffee Studio
Cafe
AM Coffee is equal parts coffee shop and wellness studio space. You'll be able to take away a little motivational inspiration and even take a class if you're up for it.
AM Coffee Studio
Roncesvalles
2233 Dundas St W
AM Coffee is equal parts coffee shop and wellness studio space. You'll be able to take away a little motivational inspiration and even take a class if you're up for it.
Cafe
Koreatown
651 Bloor St W
Ninetails Coffee Bar
Cafe
This Japanese-style cafe serves specialty coffee that goes beyond a flat white. Try their espresso tonic or spiced chai, and browse from a selection of Japanese tea tools that you can purchase for your own at-home use.
Ninetails Coffee Bar
Koreatown
651 Bloor St W
This Japanese-style cafe serves specialty coffee that goes beyond a flat white. Try their espresso tonic or spiced chai, and browse from a selection of Japanese tea tools that you can purchase for your own at-home use.
Cafe
Dundas West
1414 Dundas St W
Kitten and The Bear
Coffee & Tea
Known for its artisanal scones and fresh fruit preserves, this spot also sells pour-over coffee and tea. If you want both, don't miss their scone and tea service, which lets you sample a few flaky scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as a few tea varieties.
Kitten and The Bear
Dundas West
1414 Dundas St W
Known for its artisanal scones and fresh fruit preserves, this spot also sells pour-over coffee and tea. If you want both, don't miss their scone and tea service, which lets you sample a few flaky scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as a few tea varieties.
Coffee & Tea
Kensington Market
28 Kensington Ave
Fika Cafe
Sweden
Kensington Market's cutest coffee shop is housed inside a two-storey, teal brick building. This Swedish-inspired shop doubles as a bakery where you'll find delicious pairings, like Swedish cinnamon buns or soft, chewy cookies.
Fika Cafe
Kensington Market
28 Kensington Ave
Kensington Market's cutest coffee shop is housed inside a two-storey, teal brick building. This Swedish-inspired shop doubles as a bakery where you'll find delicious pairings, like Swedish cinnamon buns or soft, chewy cookies.
Sweden
Downtown
100 King St W
Maman
French
Maman is the definition of a "sweet little cafe". The Parisian themed spot features large wooden tables, plants hanging from the ceiling and pastries lining the counters. It transports guests into a state of perpetual calm --all while enjoying a hot cup of joe.
Maman
Downtown
100 King St W
Maman is the definition of a "sweet little cafe". The Parisian themed spot features large wooden tables, plants hanging from the ceiling and pastries lining the counters. It transports guests into a state of perpetual calm --all while enjoying a hot cup of joe.
French
Financial District
70 Adelaide St E
Versus Coffee
Cafe
The minimalist interiors, paired with the sprawling patio offer up a great oasis to sip on a cappuccino. While the interior may be small, the huge patio makes it the ideal summer coffee date spot.
Versus Coffee
Financial District
70 Adelaide St E
The minimalist interiors, paired with the sprawling patio offer up a great oasis to sip on a cappuccino. While the interior may be small, the huge patio makes it the ideal summer coffee date spot.
Cafe
Leslieville
1042 Gerrard St E
Dineen Outpost
Coffee & Tea
This Toronto coffee institution has a few locations around the city. The cutest? The Dinneen outpost, which features its stunning blue counter and comfy pink couches.
Dineen Outpost
Leslieville
1042 Gerrard St E
This Toronto coffee institution has a few locations around the city. The cutest? The Dinneen outpost, which features its stunning blue counter and comfy pink couches.
Coffee & Tea
King West
506 Adelaide St W
Forget Me Not Cafe
It's easy to pass by this tiny coffee shop but you'd be missing out. Along with its quaint atmosphere, you'll find some of the best matcha in the city.
Forget Me Not Cafe
King West
506 Adelaide St W
It's easy to pass by this tiny coffee shop but you'd be missing out. Along with its quaint atmosphere, you'll find some of the best matcha in the city.
