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Toronto's Best Cafes for Grabbing Coffee To Go

Emma Kula

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Emma Kula

Toronto's Best Cafes for Grabbing Coffee To Go

Since the warmer weather seems to be heading our way (finally!), this is the perfect time to grab a cup to go. Lattes, iced coffees and other coffee shop treats taste just as great when paired with a stroll in one of the city's beautiful parks or neighbourhoods -- so grab your takeout beverage and go enjoy the sunshine!

Little Italy

668 College St

Coco's neighbourhood coffee shop

Coco's coffee is perfection, but you must grab one of their delicious angel biscuit breakfast sandwiches to accompany your drink of choice.

Coco's neighbourhood coffee shop

Little Italy

668 College St

Coco's coffee is perfection, but you must grab one of their delicious angel biscuit breakfast sandwiches to accompany your drink of choice.

Oakwood Village

342 Oakwood Ave

Oakwood Espresso

Espresso drinks, croissants & other baked goods offered in snug, charming digs with a vintage vibe.

Oakwood Espresso

Oakwood Village

342 Oakwood Ave

Espresso drinks, croissants & other baked goods offered in snug, charming digs with a vintage vibe.

Financial District

70 Adelaide St E

Versus Coffee

Open for takeaway Monday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Versus Coffee

Financial District

70 Adelaide St E

Open for takeaway Monday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jimmy's Coffee - Portland

Several Jimmy's locations are open for takeaway but the flagship location on Portland is open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jimmy's Coffee - Portland

Several Jimmy's locations are open for takeaway but the flagship location on Portland is open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jet Fuel Coffee Shop

One of Toronto’s oldest independent coffeeshops, Jet Fuel is a local landmark with a unique roast that lives up to its name. 

Jet Fuel Coffee Shop

One of Toronto’s oldest independent coffeeshops, Jet Fuel is a local landmark with a unique roast that lives up to its name. 

Junction Triangle

188 Wallace Ave

Wallace Espresso

Check out their 3 locations across the city open from 7am-2pm daily.

Wallace Espresso

Junction Triangle

188 Wallace Ave

Check out their 3 locations across the city open from 7am-2pm daily.

Queen Street West

245 Queen St W

HotBlack Coffee

With 4 locations across the city, this spot is know for their...Hot Black Coffee!

HotBlack Coffee

Queen Street West

245 Queen St W

With 4 locations across the city, this spot is know for their...Hot Black Coffee!

Fahrenheit Coffee

Coffee & tea

Both the Lombard and Richmond locations of Fahrenheit Coffee are known for their fantastic Cortado.

Fahrenheit Coffee

Both the Lombard and Richmond locations of Fahrenheit Coffee are known for their fantastic Cortado.

Coffee & tea

Summerhill

1208 Yonge St

Boxcar Social - Summerhill

This spot's Harbourfront, Riverside and Summerhill locations serve great coffee, treats, low-intervention wines, and craft beer in their bottle shop!

Boxcar Social - Summerhill

Summerhill

1208 Yonge St

This spot's Harbourfront, Riverside and Summerhill locations serve great coffee, treats, low-intervention wines, and craft beer in their bottle shop!

Trinity-Bellwoods

907 Queen St W

White Squirrel Coffee Shop

Conveniently located across the street from the south side of Trinity Bellwoods Park, this tiny cafe draws in long lines for those who want a coffee to pair with their stroll in the park.

White Squirrel Coffee Shop

Trinity-Bellwoods

907 Queen St W

Conveniently located across the street from the south side of Trinity Bellwoods Park, this tiny cafe draws in long lines for those who want a coffee to pair with their stroll in the park.

Dineen Outpost

Coffee & Tea

The Dineen Outpost location in Toronto's east end is a city favourite. This gorgeous cafe is situated beside many great shops and restaurants to explore.

Dineen Outpost

The Dineen Outpost location in Toronto's east end is a city favourite. This gorgeous cafe is situated beside many great shops and restaurants to explore.

Coffee & Tea

Little Italy

974 College St

Barocco x Nino

Part coffee shop and part Italian bakery, this bright and welcoming space on College has all of the bread, pastries and gelato you could ever want to accompany your cup of joe.

Barocco x Nino

Little Italy

974 College St

Part coffee shop and part Italian bakery, this bright and welcoming space on College has all of the bread, pastries and gelato you could ever want to accompany your cup of joe.

West Queen West

80 Gladstone Ave

Fix Coffee + Bike

A coffee bar, bike shop and bike gallery all in one, this spot is nestled between Little Portugal and Queen West and invites guests to a small walk-up window for their caffeine fix.

Fix Coffee + Bike

West Queen West

80 Gladstone Ave

A coffee bar, bike shop and bike gallery all in one, this spot is nestled between Little Portugal and Queen West and invites guests to a small walk-up window for their caffeine fix.

Outpost Coffee Roasters

Local, small batch roasted coffee is brewed at this west end shop between the Junction and High Park, so you can pick up a drink and a snack to take away while you explore the neighbourhood.

Outpost Coffee Roasters

Local, small batch roasted coffee is brewed at this west end shop between the Junction and High Park, so you can pick up a drink and a snack to take away while you explore the neighbourhood.

Distillery District

17 Gristmill Lane

Arvo Coffee

Named after the Aussie term for afternoon, this spot is perfect for your coffee walk around the Distillery District.

Arvo Coffee

Distillery District

17 Gristmill Lane

Named after the Aussie term for afternoon, this spot is perfect for your coffee walk around the Distillery District.

Yorkville

131 Avenue Rd

5 Elements

Located just outside of Yorkville, this spacious coffee shop still offers their delectable cookies and energy balls along with freshly-brewed coffee beverages for takeout.

5 Elements

Yorkville

131 Avenue Rd

Located just outside of Yorkville, this spacious coffee shop still offers their delectable cookies and energy balls along with freshly-brewed coffee beverages for takeout.

i deal coffee & wine bar - Ossington

A small window at the side of this shop on the Ossington strip serves up organic, sustainable brews, plus a curated selection of local beers and natural wines.

i deal coffee & wine bar - Ossington

A small window at the side of this shop on the Ossington strip serves up organic, sustainable brews, plus a curated selection of local beers and natural wines.

Little Italy

388 College St

Voodoo Child

Grab a coffee and a bagel to go (or check them out in the evenings for a cocktail).

Voodoo Child

Little Italy

388 College St

Grab a coffee and a bagel to go (or check them out in the evenings for a cocktail).

Little Italy

426 College St

Manic Coffee

This popular cafe on College, adjacent to Kensington Market, brews Intelligentsia coffee and is currently open for takeout 7 days a week.

Manic Coffee

Little Italy

426 College St

This popular cafe on College, adjacent to Kensington Market, brews Intelligentsia coffee and is currently open for takeout 7 days a week.

Yonge and Eglinton

2489 Yonge St

De Mello Palheta

This eclectic uptown cafe roasts coffee from a variety of origins, plus bakes all of their delicious pastries and treats in-house. You can find their newest location at The Well.

De Mello Palheta

Yonge and Eglinton

2489 Yonge St

This eclectic uptown cafe roasts coffee from a variety of origins, plus bakes all of their delicious pastries and treats in-house. You can find their newest location at The Well.

Entertainment District

101 Spadina Ave

Strange Love

Open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, their Spadina location is still serving up top-notch coffee in the prettiest cups around town.

Strange Love

Entertainment District

101 Spadina Ave

Open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, their Spadina location is still serving up top-notch coffee in the prettiest cups around town.

Neo Coffee Bar

Coffee & Tea

This modern Japanese bakery and cafe has two downtown locations (and a third coming soon), open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., so you can grab some caffeine and one of their creative treats or sandwiches.

Neo Coffee Bar

This modern Japanese bakery and cafe has two downtown locations (and a third coming soon), open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., so you can grab some caffeine and one of their creative treats or sandwiches.

Coffee & Tea

Pilot Coffee Roasters - Richmond

Pilot is offering coffee to go made with house-roasted beans, as well as delectable treats (don't leave without grabbing an everything cookie).

Pilot Coffee Roasters - Richmond

Pilot is offering coffee to go made with house-roasted beans, as well as delectable treats (don't leave without grabbing an everything cookie).