Coffee shops and tea rooms Toronto

We love this coffee shop located not far from Danforth Avenue. We love the look of the place with some retro items, the kindness of the employees and, especially, the coffee that is prepared with love thanks to the La Pavoni machine, a guarantee of quality. To accompany your espresso or cortado, the team concocts homemade delicacies such as scones, muffins, pastries, cookies, etc. To top it off, the coffee shop has a penchant for the visual arts and organizes discussions with artists in addition to displaying works of art on its walls.

Located in Yorkville, the chic Windsor Arms Hotel has been offering the famous afternoon tea ritual for almost a century. A true gourmet tradition, it offers a superb selection of teas, including fair trade and/or organic, but also infusions, cocktails and even decaffeinated teas. As far as delicacies are concerned, the great classics are on the menu: tasty scones, home-made pastries, small sandwiches, etc. And what about the two superb rooms where you can enjoy everything!

We love this café in the lively street of Kensington, installed in a pretty turquoise house typical of the neighborhood. Quite a contrast with the Scandinavian-inspired interior. In summer, you can enjoy its beautiful terrace. In winter, its large bay window allows us to observe, in the warmth, the colorful crowd of Kensington Market. The coffees and pastries are excellent, as well as the sweets that make you want to overindulge (mention the Mardi Gras Semla). A nice little place to get away from the bustle of the neighborhood.

Open for about 15 years, this coffee shop is a classic in the area, located just in front of the beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park. The place attracts coffee lovers, of course, as the coffee is certified organic and fair trade. Its other flagship product is Greg's ice cream, available in a dozen delicious flavors. For a snack, the place prepares homemade pastries and sweets, breakfast sandwiches, empanadas and other small dishes.

Located in the trendy Riverside district, a few steps away from the Broadview Hotel and the good addresses of Queen East, this roaster founded in 2006 enjoys a great reputation in the Queen City. You can savour its vintages on site at its large communal tables or fill up on coffee beans or ground coffee for home or hotel use. A few options for snacking, including paninis for a lunch on the go. The location also has five other branches throughout the city, proof of its success.

A classic in the Cabbagetown area for over thirty years, this coffee shop has not aged a bit. The place still attracts its regulars who come to surf the web while sipping a good latte with a home-made sweet. Founded by a bicycle enthusiast in 1992, as the bike perched on top of the bar testifies, Jet Fuel is also highly frequented by the city's cycling community. In short, the place is nice and offers visual art exhibitions that change every month!