Neighbourhoods of Taste: Leslieville, Powered By Square

Leslieville

1183 Queen St E

Café Allwood

@cafe_allwood

Café Allwood is one of those places where nothing feels accidental. The space blends a plant-focused café, a boutique, and an art gallery, all shaped by founder and designer Kevin Allwood’s belief that food, craft, and culture should all feed each other. The menu follows that same philosophy and is built around dishes that feel intentional, from their ackee brunch to warming curries and lentil plates. With so many moving parts under one roof, Square helps the team handle café orders and retail purchases in the same place, whether it’s a latte at the counter or something special from the shop. It’s a system that supports their hybrid setup, so the team can focus on the creative work that makes Allwood feel distinct in Leslieville.

Café Allwood

Leslieville

1183 Queen St E

Café Allwood is one of those places where nothing feels accidental. The space blends a plant-focused café, a boutique, and an art gallery, all shaped by founder and designer Kevin Allwood’s belief that food, craft, and culture should all feed each other. The menu follows that same philosophy and is built around dishes that feel intentional, from their ackee brunch to warming curries and lentil plates. With so many moving parts under one roof, Square helps the team handle café orders and retail purchases in the same place, whether it’s a latte at the counter or something special from the shop. It’s a system that supports their hybrid setup, so the team can focus on the creative work that makes Allwood feel distinct in Leslieville.

@cafe_allwood

Café Allwood is one of those places where nothing feels accidental. The space blends a plant-focused café, a boutique, and an art gallery, all shaped by founder and designer Kevin Allwood’s belief that food, craft, and culture should all feed each other. The menu follows that same philosophy and is built around dishes that feel intentional, from their ackee brunch to warming curries and lentil plates. With so many moving parts under one roof, Square helps the team handle café orders and retail purchases in the same place, whether it’s a latte at the counter or something special from the shop. It’s a system that supports their hybrid setup, so the team can focus on the creative work that makes Allwood feel distinct in Leslieville.

Leslieville

745 Queen St E

Isle of Coffee

@isleofcoffee_to

Isle of Coffee’s Queen East location feels like a small pause built into the neighbourhood - minimalist, bright, and centred entirely around the craft of coffee. The team focuses on single-origin beans and slow, precise brews, alongside pastries and desserts that have become signature to the brand. It’s a space designed for quiet moments, whether you’re stopping in for a pour-over or settling in for a brief reset. With a steady flow of takeout orders and in-shop purchases moving through a compact space, Square helps the team move between quick to go orders and slower cafe service without disrupting the rhythm or vibes.

Isle of Coffee

Leslieville

745 Queen St E

Isle of Coffee’s Queen East location feels like a small pause built into the neighbourhood - minimalist, bright, and centred entirely around the craft of coffee. The team focuses on single-origin beans and slow, precise brews, alongside pastries and desserts that have become signature to the brand. It’s a space designed for quiet moments, whether you’re stopping in for a pour-over or settling in for a brief reset. With a steady flow of takeout orders and in-shop purchases moving through a compact space, Square helps the team move between quick to go orders and slower cafe service without disrupting the rhythm or vibes.

@isleofcoffee_to

Isle of Coffee’s Queen East location feels like a small pause built into the neighbourhood - minimalist, bright, and centred entirely around the craft of coffee. The team focuses on single-origin beans and slow, precise brews, alongside pastries and desserts that have become signature to the brand. It’s a space designed for quiet moments, whether you’re stopping in for a pour-over or settling in for a brief reset. With a steady flow of takeout orders and in-shop purchases moving through a compact space, Square helps the team move between quick to go orders and slower cafe service without disrupting the rhythm or vibes.

King West

609 King St W

Forno Cultura

Italian

@fornocultura

Forno Cultura’s East Room outpost feels a little different from their street-front locations - part café, part Italian pantry, and part retreat from the pace of downtown. Set inside the coworking space, it has the kind of atmosphere where people drift in for an espresso, linger over a sandwich, or pick up pastries on their way out. The shelves are stacked with small-batch Italian staples, while the counter moves at a steady clip throughout the day. With so many quick transactions and a mix of dine-in and grab-and-go orders, Square helps the team manage both pantry items and cafe orders through one system. It’s a system that fits the rhythm of the space, letting the staff focus on craftsmanship. The baking, the espresso, and the little details that define Forno Cultura.

Forno Cultura

King West

609 King St W

Forno Cultura’s East Room outpost feels a little different from their street-front locations - part café, part Italian pantry, and part retreat from the pace of downtown. Set inside the coworking space, it has the kind of atmosphere where people drift in for an espresso, linger over a sandwich, or pick up pastries on their way out. The shelves are stacked with small-batch Italian staples, while the counter moves at a steady clip throughout the day. With so many quick transactions and a mix of dine-in and grab-and-go orders, Square helps the team manage both pantry items and cafe orders through one system. It’s a system that fits the rhythm of the space, letting the staff focus on craftsmanship. The baking, the espresso, and the little details that define Forno Cultura.

Italian

@fornocultura

Forno Cultura’s East Room outpost feels a little different from their street-front locations - part café, part Italian pantry, and part retreat from the pace of downtown. Set inside the coworking space, it has the kind of atmosphere where people drift in for an espresso, linger over a sandwich, or pick up pastries on their way out. The shelves are stacked with small-batch Italian staples, while the counter moves at a steady clip throughout the day. With so many quick transactions and a mix of dine-in and grab-and-go orders, Square helps the team manage both pantry items and cafe orders through one system. It’s a system that fits the rhythm of the space, letting the staff focus on craftsmanship. The baking, the espresso, and the little details that define Forno Cultura.

Leslieville

985 Dovercourt Rd

Masa Deli

@masadeli.ca

Masa Deli’s east-end outpost brings the same energy that made the original a citywide obsession: massive breakfast sandwiches, Latin-inspired flavours, and a level of care that makes even a simple egg sandwich feel memorable. The Leslieville space has the same charm and is built for steady takeout traffic, morning rushes, and weekend sandwich runs. With a menu built around bold, layered ingredients and made-to-order dishes, timing and flow matter. This is where Square fits in - helping the team keep online pickup orders, walk-ins, and the breakfast rush moving together without slowing down the line.

Masa Deli

Leslieville

985 Dovercourt Rd

Masa Deli’s east-end outpost brings the same energy that made the original a citywide obsession: massive breakfast sandwiches, Latin-inspired flavours, and a level of care that makes even a simple egg sandwich feel memorable. The Leslieville space has the same charm and is built for steady takeout traffic, morning rushes, and weekend sandwich runs. With a menu built around bold, layered ingredients and made-to-order dishes, timing and flow matter. This is where Square fits in - helping the team keep online pickup orders, walk-ins, and the breakfast rush moving together without slowing down the line.

@masadeli.ca

Masa Deli’s east-end outpost brings the same energy that made the original a citywide obsession: massive breakfast sandwiches, Latin-inspired flavours, and a level of care that makes even a simple egg sandwich feel memorable. The Leslieville space has the same charm and is built for steady takeout traffic, morning rushes, and weekend sandwich runs. With a menu built around bold, layered ingredients and made-to-order dishes, timing and flow matter. This is where Square fits in - helping the team keep online pickup orders, walk-ins, and the breakfast rush moving together without slowing down the line.

Leslieville

1372 Queen St E

Lambo's Deli - Leslieville

@lambosdeli

Lambo’s Leslieville takes what works at the Bellwoods location and does it in a bigger, more spacious setting. The space is bright, bigger, and built for volume, which makes sense given the demand for their massive, stacked Italian-style subs. Most people order ahead or drop by for takeout, and the line moves fast - especially during the lunch rush. With a menu this detailed and a constant flow of online orders, walk-ins, and pickups, Square keeps the operation running cleanly. It helps the team manage high-volume ordering, track ingredients across a busy prep line, and keep transactions quick so they can stay focused on building the kind of sandwiches that have made Lambo’s a Toronto staple.

Lambo's Deli - Leslieville

Leslieville

1372 Queen St E

Lambo’s Leslieville takes what works at the Bellwoods location and does it in a bigger, more spacious setting. The space is bright, bigger, and built for volume, which makes sense given the demand for their massive, stacked Italian-style subs. Most people order ahead or drop by for takeout, and the line moves fast - especially during the lunch rush. With a menu this detailed and a constant flow of online orders, walk-ins, and pickups, Square keeps the operation running cleanly. It helps the team manage high-volume ordering, track ingredients across a busy prep line, and keep transactions quick so they can stay focused on building the kind of sandwiches that have made Lambo’s a Toronto staple.

@lambosdeli

Lambo’s Leslieville takes what works at the Bellwoods location and does it in a bigger, more spacious setting. The space is bright, bigger, and built for volume, which makes sense given the demand for their massive, stacked Italian-style subs. Most people order ahead or drop by for takeout, and the line moves fast - especially during the lunch rush. With a menu this detailed and a constant flow of online orders, walk-ins, and pickups, Square keeps the operation running cleanly. It helps the team manage high-volume ordering, track ingredients across a busy prep line, and keep transactions quick so they can stay focused on building the kind of sandwiches that have made Lambo’s a Toronto staple.

Leslieville

908 Queen St E

Craig's Cookies

@craigscookies

Craig’s Cookies brings a different kind of energy to Queen East - colourful, nostalgic, and built around the idea that cookies should feel fun. With more than a hundred rotating flavours, the shop is constantly moving: people popping in for a quick box, others ordering ahead, and regulars checking what’s new that day. The space is centered around the counter and their signature cookie display where a constant stream of walk-ins and online orders keep things lively throughout the day. Square helps the team juggle it all, managing online orders, processing walk-in purchases, and keeping pace during those moments when the lineup reaches the door.

Craig's Cookies

Leslieville

908 Queen St E

Craig’s Cookies brings a different kind of energy to Queen East - colourful, nostalgic, and built around the idea that cookies should feel fun. With more than a hundred rotating flavours, the shop is constantly moving: people popping in for a quick box, others ordering ahead, and regulars checking what’s new that day. The space is centered around the counter and their signature cookie display where a constant stream of walk-ins and online orders keep things lively throughout the day. Square helps the team juggle it all, managing online orders, processing walk-in purchases, and keeping pace during those moments when the lineup reaches the door.

@craigscookies

Craig’s Cookies brings a different kind of energy to Queen East - colourful, nostalgic, and built around the idea that cookies should feel fun. With more than a hundred rotating flavours, the shop is constantly moving: people popping in for a quick box, others ordering ahead, and regulars checking what’s new that day. The space is centered around the counter and their signature cookie display where a constant stream of walk-ins and online orders keep things lively throughout the day. Square helps the team juggle it all, managing online orders, processing walk-in purchases, and keeping pace during those moments when the lineup reaches the door.

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