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Golden Gecko Coffee

Cafe Coffee shop Bakery Ice cream shop

🫤 From what I see, the change in ownership just replaced one list of problems with another list of problems. Unlike the review before mine, I was very happy to see all the Star Wars junk and Australian snacks removed. The place was cluttered and the previous owner must have been a hoarder or something... People often mention coffee, shop, great, friendly, staff, cream, delicious, nice, baked, Great,


Address

282 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z2, Canada

Website

www.goldengeckocoffee.com

Contact

+1 416-413-7650

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (527 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7:30 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 David 5 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    From what I see, the change in ownership just replaced one list of problems with another list of problems. Unlike the review before mine, I was very happy to see all the Star Wars junk and Australian snacks removed. The place was cluttered and the previous owner must have been a hoarder or something. I welcome the extra space and extra tables. The previous set up gave me anxiety. I ordered a medium latte and my wife ordered an iced oat milk chai latte, with tax and 10% tip came to almost $16! I get inflation and high rent prices but if you are going to charge Yorkville prices give me a fancy coffee shop and high quality coffee. The baked goods were lacking as well. The previous owner did much better with muffins, croissants, etc. I think I saw $11.50 for a milkshake on the menu ...lol. Come on guys! There are other options in the neighbourhood, don't do this to yourselves. I've been an avid café goer for the last 25 years and I know a coffee shop that will go out of business when I see one. Unfortunately this is one of them. I give them less than 2 years unless they drastically change things around. I'll give it one more try in a couple of months before I write them off completely.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azad J. 5 years ago on Google • 195 reviews
    Very cozy location, kids friendly. Books and activities everywhere for children. But their coffee and deserts are great too. I had a latte and pecan tart. Both were fantastic. As they say on the wall, this is not a coffee shop, it's a place of comfort, happiness and for community, they just happen to serve great coffee too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely better than Starbucks , friendly staff and amazingly good quality coffee ☕️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kanchan m. 2 years ago on Google
    Ice cream, tasty unique baked goods, great coffee and amazing service. Bonus points for all the Star Wars stuff, environmentally conscious products and tech.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dave P. 6 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Used to come here every once and a while after my cats vet visits, loved the star wars theme. Hadn't visit in a while but was in the area so stopped by to get ice cream. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. No more star wars theme. Literally the one thing that made this place special is now gone. Now it's just a generic coffee shop. On top of it, all they had was chocolate and vanilla ice cream. No cool flavors. Generic ice cream for a generic coffee shop. Can't believe you got rid of the only thing that made you guys unique and special, especially since the drinks were average at best but put up with it because of the theme. Saddened that there isn't any reason to stop by anymore.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabor E. 4 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Cute, comforting, quiet place with good coffee and cakes baked goods, all made in-house. Friendly service, soothing music, artworks and some books complete the perfect experience. The small table right at the front window is the best!

  • 5/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    BBQ Shapes! Bloody legendary! My new favourite shop in Toronto.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amandeep K. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious coffee, very kind and knowledgeable owner/server. Super nice, non bougie unassuming coffee place serving quality coffee and delicious treats. I highly recommend. I had the devil face looking great, it was perfectly made, just the right amount of sugar and taste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colette L. 2 years ago on Google
    I was brought here by a friend for the first time and it definitely will not be my last! The service was amazing and the staff were so kind! I have yet to try any of their beverages, though I have heard great things, however I did have their chocolate brownie ice cream and it was delicious! I could tell that they used fresh ingredients and the ice cream was reasonably priced ($3 for a small). This is probably the best spot in the area for ice cream and I love how it is adored by people in the community! I will definitely be back soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M W. 6 months ago on Google
    Passed by this newly operated cafe joint today and their wide selection of pastries were just spectacular ~ must try their outstanding Almond Croissants! 😋😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aidan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Adorable shop! Love the Star Wars theme. The tip jar says “I find your lack of tipping disturbing” which is a charming little Star Wars joke! The staff is friendly and do a great job with my order every time. The coffee is great quality and the food is delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Julia 1 month ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    Came here to study for a couple hours; vibe was nice and I was able to get a lot of work done. There’s also a lot of seating which was nice. I tried the iced matcha latte which was kind of expensive and tasted okay. Might visit again to study :)

  • 5/5 Brayan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great taste of coffee, lots of food choices. Love this place!!

  • 1/5 Ericka S. 2 years ago on Google
    Not really the cleanest shop. Dude didn't even sift the matcha. Can't even taste matcha, I just taste the milk.

  • 5/5 Drasko S. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent spot. Great coffee and tea. Although I might be a little bias. Nonetheless, highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Hadley W. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love coming here, the people are absolutely lovely, and the food and drinks are outstanding! I come here so much and it’s definitely one of my favourite places to go! If you haven’t been here, you are definitely missing out!!

  • 5/5 Vanessa A. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a lovely little café. Their coffee is great and they have some nice treats too. The owner was super friendly.

  • 5/5 Grant M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in the city. We've been getting his coffee for a long time and I truly look forward to my morning brew. Thank you Jake and the team.

  • 5/5 Kerrie F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great dark roast coffee! Love this place. I also like that they use the Too Good To Go App to sell their near expiry food for cheap and reduce food waste in our city! I also love all the star wars décor in the store of course :)

  • 4/5 Terry R. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice local coffee shop, staff are very nice. Coffee was good and pastries are freshly baked daily.

  • 5/5 Stephanie M. 8 months ago on Google
    Great iced coffee and kids loved the icecream. Clean atmosphere and friendly staff...baby threw his sister's lip balm and they have it in lost and found. I'm meant to return lol 😆

  • 1/5 Liesl C. 2 years ago on Google
    I was very excited to try this coffee having lived in Australian and experienced awesome coffee. I was exceptionally disappointed with the flat white, which was not a traditional flat white. The coffee tasted bitter and was too hot. It is a shame, after a lot of disappointing coffee over my trip - this was meant to be different.

  • 4/5 Nicholas G. 8 months ago on Google
    Great little shop right around the corner from me. Very interesting mix of modern coffee shop culture with the Aussie delicacies and Star Wars theme at play! Honestly, I love to see people bring things that they enjoy to work, it truly bleeds through on the customer experience. All of the staff have been super helpful and approachable. My go to’s are always one of the danishes, a breakfast sandwich and an iced chai tea. Can’t go wrong! See you guys soon. 8/10!

  • 5/5 Michelle K. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! Great assortment of drinks and pastries. Friendly staff and they sell a bunch of hats/shirts/snacks from Australia!

  • 5/5 sarah s. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. Such a unique vibe and the best breakfast sandwiches - the pesto one is my favourite. They have really strong coffee - even their decaf feels like it gives a bit of a kick. Wouldn't recommend the sweet pastries - flavours are a bit off the mark and from my experience have been a tad dry.

  • 5/5 Sam h. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been here a number of times before and have never been disappointed. The staff are always very friendly and the offerings are good quality. The fact it is incidentally Star Wars themed is just an added bonus.

  • 3/5 Hannah 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee and pastries were great but really wish there was more seating available! I’d love to be able to come by more regularly and know I can reliably get a table to do work or catch up with a friend but with limited seating, it may be difficult. Will still return for takeout though!

  • 5/5 S K. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute, comforting, quiet place with good coffee and cakes baked goods, all made in-house. Friendly service, soothing music, artworks and some books complete the perfect experience. The small table right at the front window is the best!

  • 5/5 Neil D. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been a few times but went this morning and got a cappuccino and cafe mocha. Unbelievable coffee and if you go early in the morning, they have fresh baked goods. Really tasty, all natural ingredients in their packaged food as well. Excellent neighborhood cafe. Service was really nice, friendly and happy to answer any questions with great detail. Check this neighborhood gem out. Truly an outstanding local business.

  • 5/5 Navina L. 1 year ago on Google
    I've seen this place a few times but finally visited yesterday evening. The barista was so kind and friendly, it truly made my day! I got a salted caramel latte and a mini egg chocolate chip cookie, both were absolutely delicious. Seems to get quite busy in the summer as they also offer ice cream. Would come back for sure!

  • 5/5 Serafima Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Really delicious pastries especially the Nutella something and ESPECIALLY the apple something. We asked the owner and went with options he recommended plus a blueberry scone and an almond croissant. The prices are a bit high but oh it was delicious! Also, we were lucky with the owner being there ready to tell us about each product, the other staff was a friendly nice person but just not as thorough knowledge. Still great friendly attitude!!! But I like to be recommended or told in depth about the menu. Everything super delicious, and the baked goods were arranged in this appetizing abundant cluster. The shop very nicely decorated! Cozy cool place! Will come back

  • 5/5 Laura L. 2 years ago on Google
    A charming yellow coffee shop with star wars decor and friendly staff. We ordered a hot chocolate and a sweetened matcha latte with oat milk, and they were delicious. Not overly sweet. I also like how environmentally conscious this coffee shop is. If you bring your own mug, you get 40 cents off your beverage.

  • 5/5 Caitlin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Jake and team are always incredibly welcoming and efficient! Even when it's busy, the delicious, high-quality coffee, espresso, and tasty treats are well worth the wait! Gecko is practically a second home for our family -- we stop in several times a week to get our fix. We especially love the many unique ice cream flavours during the summer months (ok, all year round, but you catch my drift.) We've also enjoyed trying many of the Aussie snacks they carry. If you're looking for some of the best coffee in the city (and I know, I practically take my caffeine in an IV) Gecko is the place to get it.

  • 5/5 Nick P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little coffee shop with a wonderful atmosphere indoors. Lots of great unique items available including some Australian foods I have not seen around the city before. I purchased some espresso beans for home and have been very happy with them, the reusable container program they offer is also great. I will be coming back for sure.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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