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Posted Apr 17, 2021
Toronto is a city where coffee culture thrives, with coffee shops on nearly every corner. From cozy independent cafés and local gems to popular coffee chains, Toronto offers a variety of spots where coffee lovers can indulge. And, locals take their coffee seriously, often defending their favorite cafés fiercely – I mean we did tell you it’s no joke!
Whether you're craving a smooth, creamy latte or a refreshing iced matcha, Toronto’s coffee bars cater to every taste. Explore our list of the 30 best coffee shops in Toronto for the ultimate guide to the city's top cafés.
Wychwood
781 St Clair Ave W #2
Krave Coffee
This coffee place on St Clair is a cool, snug spot with a patio offering espresso drinks, clever sandwiches and locally baked goods.
Krave Coffee
Wychwood
781 St Clair Ave W #2
This coffee place on St Clair is a cool, snug spot with a patio offering espresso drinks, clever sandwiches and locally baked goods.
Church and Wellesley
66 Isabella St Unit 4
Piedmont Coffee Bar
This spot on Isabella St is a relaxed, industrial coffeehouse offering espresso drinks alongside baked goods and sandwiches.
Piedmont Coffee Bar
Church and Wellesley
66 Isabella St Unit 4
This spot on Isabella St is a relaxed, industrial coffeehouse offering espresso drinks alongside baked goods and sandwiches.
Queen West
529 Richmond St W
Fahrenheit Coffee
Coffee & tea
With three locations across the city, the coffee house has become a favourite because of their specialty coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans are poured, plus light fare and baked goods.
Fahrenheit Coffee
Queen West
529 Richmond St W
With three locations across the city, the coffee house has become a favourite because of their specialty coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans are poured, plus light fare and baked goods.
Coffee & tea
Cabbagetown
519 Parliament St
Jet Fuel Coffee Shop
A popular hotspot amongst Cabbagetown locals, Jet Fuel Coffee is an indie espresso joint with a passion for cycling, plus house-baked pastries and an exposed-brick decor.
Jet Fuel Coffee Shop
Cabbagetown
519 Parliament St
A popular hotspot amongst Cabbagetown locals, Jet Fuel Coffee is an indie espresso joint with a passion for cycling, plus house-baked pastries and an exposed-brick decor.
University of Toronto
509 Bloor St W
Wildhearts Cafe
This cozy and independent cafe and bakery is a hot spot serving coffee, tea, freshly baked pastries and home-cooked lunches. It’s no wonder this cafe has made a name for itself as one of the best in the city.
Wildhearts Cafe
University of Toronto
509 Bloor St W
This cozy and independent cafe and bakery is a hot spot serving coffee, tea, freshly baked pastries and home-cooked lunches. It’s no wonder this cafe has made a name for itself as one of the best in the city.
University of Toronto
785 Bathurst St
Mallo Coffee and Bar
This spot is loved for a reason. The warm, casual coffee shop serves espresso drinks alongside baked goods, pastries, and a selection of wine.
Mallo Coffee and Bar
University of Toronto
785 Bathurst St
This spot is loved for a reason. The warm, casual coffee shop serves espresso drinks alongside baked goods, pastries, and a selection of wine.
Found Coffee
This beloved spot has multiple locations across the city and serves an array of espresso drinks and pastries in a sunlit, modern interior.
Found Coffee
This beloved spot has multiple locations across the city and serves an array of espresso drinks and pastries in a sunlit, modern interior.
Koreatown
651 Bloor St W
Ninetails Coffee Bar
Cafe
This favourite spot in the annex is a minimalist, light wood-accented cafe offering espresso and matcha plus French and Japanese baked goods.
Ninetails Coffee Bar
Koreatown
651 Bloor St W
This favourite spot in the annex is a minimalist, light wood-accented cafe offering espresso and matcha plus French and Japanese baked goods.
Cafe
East Chinatown
479 Broadview Ave
Rooster Coffee House
Cafe
With three location across the city you're able to enjoy Rooster's delicious coffee across the city. From stunning views to spacious seating and smooth coffee, these locations have becomes a favourite for locals.
Rooster Coffee House
East Chinatown
479 Broadview Ave
With three location across the city you're able to enjoy Rooster's delicious coffee across the city. From stunning views to spacious seating and smooth coffee, these locations have becomes a favourite for locals.
Cafe
Jimmy's Coffee
Jimmy's is offering both hot and cold espresso drinks, plus pastries and baked goods that will have you stopping at all their locations spread out across the city.
Jimmy's Coffee
Jimmy's is offering both hot and cold espresso drinks, plus pastries and baked goods that will have you stopping at all their locations spread out across the city.
Summerhill
1208 Yonge St
Boxcar Social
This coffee shop has multiple locations across the city and offers locals a snug, rustic-chic coffeehouse with a patio serving espresso, craft brews and charcuterie plates.
Boxcar Social
Summerhill
1208 Yonge St
This coffee shop has multiple locations across the city and offers locals a snug, rustic-chic coffeehouse with a patio serving espresso, craft brews and charcuterie plates.
Trinity-Bellwoods
117 Ossington Ave
Pilot Coffee Roasters
This spot is popular for a reason. At Pilot Coffee Roasters you can enjoy delicious coffee and pasteries and you can even take home some of their wholesale beans to enjoy at home.
Pilot Coffee Roasters
Trinity-Bellwoods
117 Ossington Ave
This spot is popular for a reason. At Pilot Coffee Roasters you can enjoy delicious coffee and pasteries and you can even take home some of their wholesale beans to enjoy at home.
Trinity-Bellwoods
917 Queen St W
Sam James Coffee Bar
This coffee spot has multiple locations across the city and you can enjoy drip and espresso drinks and baked goods surrounded by edgy, minimalist decor.
Sam James Coffee Bar
Trinity-Bellwoods
917 Queen St W
This coffee spot has multiple locations across the city and you can enjoy drip and espresso drinks and baked goods surrounded by edgy, minimalist decor.
King East
161 Frederick St Unit 100
Neo Coffee Bar
Coffee & Tea
Serving java drinks, Japanese-style pastries and sandwiches, Neo Coffee Bar has multiple locations across the city that have quickly become staples in their respective neighbourhoods.
Neo Coffee Bar
King East
161 Frederick St Unit 100
Serving java drinks, Japanese-style pastries and sandwiches, Neo Coffee Bar has multiple locations across the city that have quickly become staples in their respective neighbourhoods.
Coffee & Tea
The Junction
300 Campbell Ave Unit #103
Hale Coffee
Coffee & Tea
Hale Coffee is an independent coffee roastery focused on quality and sustainability. Enjoy each sip of their beautiful lattes and silky espresso and try some of their baked goods as well.
Hale Coffee
The Junction
300 Campbell Ave Unit #103
Hale Coffee is an independent coffee roastery focused on quality and sustainability. Enjoy each sip of their beautiful lattes and silky espresso and try some of their baked goods as well.
Coffee & Tea
Bloordale Village
50 Wade Ave
Propeller Coffee Co.
Propeller Coffee Co. is a hip, stylish coffee shop with artisanal espresso drinks, baked goods and you can even buy some accessories.
Propeller Coffee Co.
Bloordale Village
50 Wade Ave
Propeller Coffee Co. is a hip, stylish coffee shop with artisanal espresso drinks, baked goods and you can even buy some accessories.
The Library
The Library serves espresso drinks and baked good in a snug, airy space with plants hanging from white subway tiles. They also roast a selection of coffee beans from around the world.
The Library
The Library serves espresso drinks and baked good in a snug, airy space with plants hanging from white subway tiles. They also roast a selection of coffee beans from around the world.
Ossington
162 Ossington Ave
i deal coffee & wine bar - Ossington
With three locations across the city, this coffee roaster and cafe serves locally sourced bakery fare in a space with pews and vintage chairs.
i deal coffee & wine bar - Ossington
Ossington
162 Ossington Ave
With three locations across the city, this coffee roaster and cafe serves locally sourced bakery fare in a space with pews and vintage chairs.
Trinity-Bellwoods
760 Dundas St W
Milky's Coffee
This tiny coffee bar may become your new favourite spot in the city. Serving classic beverages and seasonal drinks, this cafe needs to be on your 'must-try' list.
Milky's Coffee
Trinity-Bellwoods
760 Dundas St W
This tiny coffee bar may become your new favourite spot in the city. Serving classic beverages and seasonal drinks, this cafe needs to be on your 'must-try' list.
Kensington Market
28 Kensington Ave
Fika Cafe
Sweden
Fika Cafe is a quaint spot that features pastries, ready-made sandwiches, plus a back garden. Don't miss out on taking a photo of your drink in front of their book-page adorned wall.
Fika Cafe
Kensington Market
28 Kensington Ave
Fika Cafe is a quaint spot that features pastries, ready-made sandwiches, plus a back garden. Don't miss out on taking a photo of your drink in front of their book-page adorned wall.
Sweden
Queen Street West
245 Queen St W
HotBlack Coffee
HotBlack Coffee is a bustling spot for coffee, espresso and baked goods in a contemporary setup with a small back patio.
HotBlack Coffee
Queen Street West
245 Queen St W
HotBlack Coffee is a bustling spot for coffee, espresso and baked goods in a contemporary setup with a small back patio.
Dineen Coffee Co.
Dineen Coffee Co. is a favourite coffee spot for many people in the city. On top of having gorgeous latte art, you can enjoy your caffeinated beverage in spaces that are as comforting as the drinks you're served.
Dineen Coffee Co.
Dineen Coffee Co. is a favourite coffee spot for many people in the city. On top of having gorgeous latte art, you can enjoy your caffeinated beverage in spaces that are as comforting as the drinks you're served.
First and Last
The Annex neighbourhood cafe serves creative coffee drinks and light bites in snug digs with outdoor tables.
First and Last
The Annex neighbourhood cafe serves creative coffee drinks and light bites in snug digs with outdoor tables.
Little Italy
426 College St
Manic Coffee
What better place to get your coffee then a place nestled in Little Italy. Manic Coffee offers espresso drinks, brewed coffee and teas in a stylish exposed-brick space, plus treats and gelato.
Manic Coffee
Little Italy
426 College St
What better place to get your coffee then a place nestled in Little Italy. Manic Coffee offers espresso drinks, brewed coffee and teas in a stylish exposed-brick space, plus treats and gelato.
De Mello Coffee
Nothing tastes better than house-roasted beans and De Mello is one spot you can count on to get quality and well sourced beans. Alongside delicious baked goods and snacks, you can buy a bag of their beans to make your own latte art at home.
De Mello Coffee
Nothing tastes better than house-roasted beans and De Mello is one spot you can count on to get quality and well sourced beans. Alongside delicious baked goods and snacks, you can buy a bag of their beans to make your own latte art at home.
Chinatown
215 Spadina Ave
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
Coffee & Tea
A beloved spot in the city, Dark Horse is an espresso specialist serving baked goods, with communal tables and cozy spaces that will keep you coming back.
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
Chinatown
215 Spadina Ave
A beloved spot in the city, Dark Horse is an espresso specialist serving baked goods, with communal tables and cozy spaces that will keep you coming back.
Coffee & Tea
Subtext
This micro-roaster in Toronto is known for their quality and specialty coffee and range of single origin coffees beans.
Subtext
This micro-roaster in Toronto is known for their quality and specialty coffee and range of single origin coffees beans.
Trinity-Bellwoods
256 Crawford St Unit B (on
The Tampered Press
Get your coffee fix at this This Trinity Bellwoods favourite that's serving serves tasty espresso and house-made treats.
The Tampered Press
Trinity-Bellwoods
256 Crawford St Unit B (on
Get your coffee fix at this This Trinity Bellwoods favourite that's serving serves tasty espresso and house-made treats.
Trinity-Bellwoods
135 Ossington Ave
135 Ossington
Its no wonder this spot is a Toronto favourite. You can find a curated selection of some of the most unique coffee beans from local roasters, Europe and the US at this walk-up window on the Ossington strip.
135 Ossington
Trinity-Bellwoods
135 Ossington Ave
Its no wonder this spot is a Toronto favourite. You can find a curated selection of some of the most unique coffee beans from local roasters, Europe and the US at this walk-up window on the Ossington strip.
Trinity-Bellwoods
181 Dovercourt Rd
The Good Neighbour
What better way to enjoy a coffee then pairing it with delectable pastries and treats? The Good Neighbour understand the importance of a strong espresso and a a range of sweet treats sure to delight.
The Good Neighbour
Trinity-Bellwoods
181 Dovercourt Rd
What better way to enjoy a coffee then pairing it with delectable pastries and treats? The Good Neighbour understand the importance of a strong espresso and a a range of sweet treats sure to delight.
