Hidden gems - Coffee Shops in Toronto, Canada not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Coffee Shops in Toronto

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Toronto. This list contains 30 places from Coffee Shops category.

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Arveen's Express Cafe & Waffles By Khi Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 Wow ✨, what a hidden little gem 💎 of a café! Wow, wow! 👌 ... Matteo is the coolest 😎 and most capable 👨‍🎤👨🏻‍🍳 barrista/chef this side of Seattle... he was so friendly with my wife and I, poured us the most perfect pair of espresso ☕️ coffees, and made us a set deee-lish egg 🍳 and dessert...

5.00 (60 reviews)

Perfect Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Very lovely staff, the woman that runs this place has a smile that brings a smile to everyone's face. I forget the name of the dessert I ordered but it was very yummy. Would definitely go back!

4.90 (116 reviews)

Java Works Coffee

Coffee roasters

😐 I bought 3 varieties (Metropolitan, Peru and Sumatra). None of the packages indicated a roast date, not even an expiry date like the less expensive grocery brands. The Metro blend didn't seem all that fresh, not stale, but definitely not Muldoon's Coffee fresh (my regular coffee supplier). There wer...

4.90 (85 reviews)

Subtext Coffee Roasters

Coffee roasters

👍👍 I have resisted reviewing Subtext for fear I will have to share their magic with the rest of the world. Alas, I have succumbed to Juan and I will now review my fav TO coffee spot. To the point, the coffee here is top notch, third wave deliciousness. I’ve been coming here since covid times and it has...

4.90 (81 reviews)

Sweetway Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Bijan, the owner is superb sandwich maker. Every time I asked for all the veggies on toasted whole-wheat bread for a tuna sandwich because I love the magical combination of crunchy and juicy tastes, he laughed and promised “I will make one for you!” Check what I got in my mega tuna sandwich with too...

$ $$$

4.90 (76 reviews)

George's Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Great experience. I had a doctors appointment nearby and I had to wait awhile so I thought I would get a bite. Had sweet and sour chicken with noodles and some vegetables. Very fresh and tasty. The brewed coffee was spot on. It was fresh and no trace of bitterness. A couple things from the des...

4.90 (40 reviews)

Blaze Coffee Roasters

Coffee roasters

👍👍 Their Executive Blend whole bean coffee is far and away the best coffee I have ever tasted. Even my wife who enjoys McCafe and Starbucks prefers Blaze Coffee.

4.90 (29 reviews)

Coffee Garden

Coffee shop

👍👍 Perfect grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had! I will definitely come to this cafe again!

4.90 (21 reviews)

Sweet Bliss Baking Company

Bakery

👍👍 Got the pumpkin scone, very moist and tasty. Also tried the cinnamon roll, also very nice.

$$ $$

4.80 (96 reviews)

Dark City Coffee

Coffee roasters

👍👍 Dark city coffee company is very recommended coffee for all coffee lover very yummy😋😋😋 and tasty ..this coffee make your day happy and complete.

4.80 (69 reviews)

Alcove Coffee

Cafe

👍👍 This cafe is actually small, but it filled with good smell of coffee and pastries, which makes me happy and relaxed. I tried white chocolate raspberry latte and a blueberry scone. Both are very nice! I'll definitely be there again:)

4.80 (46 reviews)

Uptown Cafe & Eatery

Lunch restaurant

👍👍 Got some shepherd's pie from there for lunch with a side of couscous salad :) the food is simply amazing and prices are so good. It looks like a family owned business and they are such nice people. Edit: came back again today. I have not had a single thing not taste amazing from this place. 🥰

$ $$$

4.80 (18 reviews)

Si Espresso & Pasticceria Bar

Cafe

👍👍 You know when you frequent a coffee shop but sometimes the coffee is great and other times it’s off depending on the barista or the time of day? Well it isn’t like that at Si. EXTREMELY consistent! I live in the west end and I love traversing to the east side for the best cappuccino in Toronto. Each...

$ $$$

4.70 (121 reviews)

Two Bears Coffee

Coffee roasters

😠 Edit: response from owner should tell you everything you need to know about this brand--they blame the customer and gaslight and claim that because it didn't make them personally ill, that it's fine. And just because they have a record of one purchase under one email, that doesn't account for buying...

4.70 (114 reviews)

Ferbel Cafe

Coffee shop

👍👍 This place is a GEM in industrial Etobicoke! So friendly, delicious, and cheap. There's no WiFi and no frozen coffee beverages. But they will serve you a tasty sandwich and a decent espresso, and you should probably get a custard tart for dessert. They serve hot lunch (while it lasts), as well. High...

$ $$$

4.70 (59 reviews)

Simit the big bagel

Bagel shop

👍 Great little place. Pick up only. Always fresh bagels. Taste is very good. Don't pay attention to the guy who gave them a bad review. He's delusional. Great place. Support small business.

4.70 (42 reviews)

Cafe 513.

Coffee shop

👍👍 Had a great experience today - Great staff and coffee. Would recommend.

4.70 (20 reviews)

Staij & Co

Cake shop

Creating custom cakes, this white-panelled cafe also offers espresso, tea & an array of treats.

$ $$$

4.60 (133 reviews)

Highland Harvest

Cafe

👍👍 Supper excellent Italian& Greece style place: - Great coffee taste, especially the latte. - Wide variety of baked items. - Offer Italian&Greece kitchen used groceries. - The kitchen is wide open, one can enjoy watching the art of making food. Definitely I’ll come again.

4.60 (104 reviews)

Layali El Sharke Coffee house قهوة ليالي الشرق

Cafe

😐 The shisha is very good quality. It has an authentic feel of being in an Egyptian cafe. Good place to converse with friends. Not too loud. Board games, wifi, dominos, and cards are available. The green tea with mint is excellent .👌 -Owner has mood swings once you become a frequent customer. -Poor...

$ $$$

4.60 (98 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Coffee Shops in Toronto, Canada