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The 20 Cutest Cafes in Toronto

Christine Hogg

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Christine Hogg

The 20 Cutest Cafes in Toronto

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

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.

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

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.

Ninetails Coffee Bar

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

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.

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

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.

Maman

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

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.

Financial District

70 Adelaide St E

Versus Coffee

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.

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

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

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

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.