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Krave Coffee

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Cool, snug spot with a patio offering espresso drinks, clever sandwiches & locally baked goods. People often mention coffee, friendly, staff, great, patio, good, shop, amazing, latte, work,


Address

781 St Clair Ave W #2, Toronto, ON M6C 1B7, Canada

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+1 416-652-9929

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (660 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (43) friendly (19) staff (19) great (17) patio (16) good (11) shop (10) amazing (9) latte (8) work (8)
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  • 5/5 Cirrus S. 1 year ago on Google • 835 reviews
    What a lovely place! Perfect espresso, amazing almond croissant, friendly staff, nice interior, sunny patio and all this in great St. Clair street. I have to say I'm happy I found this place, it made my Saturday better! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes real European espresso drinks. And that’s why I had to add this cafe to my list ‘The Good Espresso Map’, check out my profile ;-)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J. 1 year ago on Google • 125 reviews
    A nice hidden spot on st clair, atleast one of the places open till late hours for coffee in the city. Loved their coffee and service. Very friendly staff, lots of seating and a must visit. Tried grilled cheese sandwich and latte
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky V. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely coffee shop with tons of seating, outdoor patio space and very nicely air conditioned interior. They serve coffee espresso drinks and many pastries. The flat white I ordered was great, tasted like a dark roast. Milk could have been creamier but overall a delicious cup of coffee. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to get some work done.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CHNC 0. 2 years ago on Google
    Service is great. Coffee is good, muffin is yummy. This is a very busy coffee shop, super friendly staff. Recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolas Camargo G. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    The first time i visited Krave was in 2018 and immediately it became my favourite spot in St Clair W area. I usually spend my Spring, Summer and Fall evenings. Usually i get a chai latte and my beans for French Press, both of them delicious and great quality. The best part is the patio during the summer. You'll love this place as i do.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon W. 11 months ago on Google • 270 reviews
    For a second, I felt like I was transported to Vancouver - awesome vibe, super friendly staff and serving up great coffee and pastries! Great place to chill, catch up, read a book or a little bit of work! Wishing the car park would magically look like a park :) totally recommend this spot !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian N. 2 years ago on Google • 132 reviews
    *** MUST DRINK - BEST COFFEE IN TORONTO *** my friend's brother suggested this place for best coffee in town and indeed it is another heavy contender for amazing coffee! I ordered the flat white coffee on a hot day, but I was able to taste the heavy deep rich flavors of the beans, which I heavily enjoy very much so! PROS • cute little cafe with patio seating available outside • their flat white had amazing flavors! • tons of other coffee options! • coffee that doesn't disappoint! • the staff was fun & friendly, always stirring a conversation with their customers! CONS • hard to find parking will be back again in the near future!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aarushi A. 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Lovely atmosphere at Krave Coffee. A good place to study or work. The matcha latte was incredible and the staff is very polite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tram N. 4 years ago on Google
    I really want to give this place a five star. The atmosphere is nice and cosy. Really busy as well. Nice patio to sit and chat with friends or to do work. In terms of the latte it was not as hot as I would like. Almond croissant was okay. Paid parking is right beside the shop. Cute birds on the patio beware of leaving your food out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredibly nice owner and atmosphere, good light jazz playing, no billboard top 50
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave 2 years ago on Google
    Mocha and cookie were exceptional! Friendly staff. Nice cozy seating area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rupert A. 1 year ago on Google
    This coffeeshop has inside seating as well as a roofed patio. The building has great, attractive "character" It is a neighborhood favorite open since 2015. The use the 48 Parallel Coffe beans brand which results in excellent coffee flavour. They also sell 1bl bags of the various beans. Service is very polite, personal, friendly and efficient. Please see photos for their menuboard as well as their various display fridges. The washroom smells great and is well stocked including Method brand (eco friendly) hand-soap. All in all, a better option compared to tge coffeeshop chains.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleene S. 2 years ago on Google • 194 reviews
    I'm glad I got to spend time this morning in this café because it felt so cozy and the baristas took the time to make every visitor feel seen and not just someone to clean up after or someone who just bought their food. More places should offer the kind the service they gave me today. The pastries were also delicious and came in very big portions. I got the pain au chocolate and spinach artichoke pie. Ordered the matcha latte and they had my favourite brand of oat milk which was perfect.

  • 4/5 za 1 year ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Loved the warmth that one feels when you step in. The decor is original and glad that it is not another "Starbucks" of the hood. I had a cortado and two crispy and crunchy almond croissants; I think it was filled. I sat in the outdoor patio -it was a sunny day, but I had to quickly come back in because the cute birds chased my pastries around.

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 7 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Nice coffee shop by day and enchanting chillout space at night! Great coffee, amazing cocktails, and a great atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and helpful. Drop by on a Wednesday night for great live music and a good time!

  • 5/5 Elena 9 months ago on Google
    Really cool place! Nice service, very friendly. Coffee itself is flavoured and gorgeous.

  • 5/5 MariaC M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a wonderful place, starting with the fact that most of the coffee shops close very early in Toronto, this place is open until late and you can have drinks or coffee. It is also a very charming and cozy place. I really liked the coffee and cookies are really good.

  • 5/5 Jorge O. 10 months ago on Google
    Best ham and cheese sandwich ever! The staff is super friendly, music is just right, and the coffee is amazing!

  • 5/5 Hassi A. 8 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite cafes on St. Clair West. The staff is always friendly and they make some really delicious specialty coffee + serve amazing pastries and breakfast sandos. Make sure you explore their Krave After Dark program in the evening as well for some cocktails made by the talented Kyle who runs that program. All in all, a great experience!

  • 5/5 Peter O. 10 months ago on Google
    Very cool, quaint little cafe. They also have a small patio outside for the warm weather and the baristas are very friendly. The coffee drinks and pastries are on the expensive side though, but it’s good quality.

  • 5/5 Kathleen Diane T. 7 months ago on Google
    We stopped in for an early morning coffee, and splurged on a almond croissant and a blueberry scone. The coffee is so rich with a wonderful, choclatie back taste and the pastries are off the chart delicious. All that aside, it’s the staff that make this place. You’ll receive a warm welcome and if there is anything at all wrong with your order, it is made right. With an apology. (gasp!) And a smile. Stop in here! You won’t be disappointed and I guarantee you’ll be back many many times. ☕️

  • 5/5 Claudia T. 5 months ago on Google
    Swung by Krave Coffee to enjoy one last patio night of the season and was pleasantly surprised at the great vibe and inviting atmosphere. They have a cocktail menu and Kyle served up a perfect Secret Garden!! They also have live music and trivia nights which is a nice addition to the neighbourhood. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 JudyF 6 months ago on Google
    Service focused, lovely, well maintained café! I loved it and will be back. I used to own and operate a retail coffee spot and my mission was about finding joy in delighting guests... So I'm hard to impress 😅. I felt welcomed, and the staff expressed a real interest in my and other customers' experiences - a great place.

  • 5/5 Banafsheh C. 5 months ago on Google
    Such a hidden gem! The cocktails are the best and the ambience is just something else. I will definitely come back and I would miss sitting in the balcony! Top notch service.

  • 5/5 Keira M. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Went to Krave yesterday with some friends for some cocktails, and received some of the best service (and cocktails) I’ve ever had. Drinks were reasonably priced and the atmosphere was wonderful. Kyle, the bartender, was awesome, and even made sure we could get a table for all of us. Will DEFINITELY be coming back!

  • 5/5 Vasileios M. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this cafe. Great vibes and great espresso! The staff is always friendly and helpful. The orange and chocolate scone is my favourite of the deserts! Also they have a great patio and "green" parking right in front of the store! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 K T. 1 year ago on Google
    We just moved into the neighbourhood and fell in love with this place. The atmosphere is amazing and the coffee is next level!! The staff are so warm and welcoming. But aside from the coffee, Krave after dark! Wednesday-Saturday 5-11 it turns into the coolest wine bar. Not to mention the most AMAZING hand crafted cocktails. The bartender Kyle makes extraordinary drinks!! From the traditional classics to his own creative creations. It is a must go and super special! Highly recommend!!!

  • 5/5 Anne 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favourite coffee shops in the city! I really like their espresso drinks and I found the staff to be friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this spot for the spacious interior, cute decor, and great coffee.

  • 2/5 Sara A. 1 year ago on Google
    I normally have a latte or Americano at other places, but I decided to get a regular drip coffee here on my first time. Kinda bitter, not so good. Next time I guess I'll try something different. Nice place, seems like a lot of locals come here

  • 5/5 Esther M. 1 year ago on Google
    This coffee shop near my parents home has been a godsend. The staff is always kind, courteous, helpful and great at making a flavored latte. I know that when I stop by I’ll get a great drink, a delicious cookie and a moment of respite. Definitely try the almond toffee cookie, the oatmeal fig pistachio cookie and the oatmeal chocolate chunk cookie as they’re top tier! Their toffeenut syrup is also amazing! I will always rave about Krave😁

  • 5/5 M. W. 1 year ago on Google
    I had never been here before and only tried it because all the Starbucks have closed in this neighborhood. I was so happy to try it. I had coffee and a scone and both were incredible. There is parking right nearby and the staff were very kind and friendly. The coffee was incredible and exactly what I needed. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Ngoc L. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a cute coffee shop! Love their mochas and scones! Perfect place to relax and sip some coffee :)

  • 1/5 Fabio E. 2 years ago on Google
    Location is well curated, but coffee is nothing special and the atmosphere is very unfriendly. No smiles and no empathy from baristas. They look at you like you are invading their property and you are not welcome.

  • 5/5 Nina Mondré S. 2 years ago on Google
    I like this place a lot. I've only ever sat in the outdoor patio but it would be a good place to set up for work and have a few snacks. The coffee is really good and the people who run the place make it a fun place to visit

  • 5/5 Rubi M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went a few times and every time the workers were super friendly. Coffee is also super good. Nice place to do work and stay for a while.

  • 4/5 raech 3 years ago on Google
    A cozy little coffee shop with a bunch of variety and baked goods!

  • 4/5 Sheena Yap C. 4 years ago on Google
    Cute little coffee shop on st. Claire. They have baked goods that you can have like their cookies but I got a matcha latte on a chilly day like today. Great for getting work done.

  • 5/5 Miljan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good coffee and good people! Their patio is a gem, to my knowledge the nicest coffee shop patio in Toronto. Staff is always polite and friendly. During the pandemic they even come up with a lid closer so they don't touch the lid when closing the cup. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 H N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, friendly staff. Very nice and cozy place

  • 5/5 Abdallah El B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely spot to get your caffeine fix! I visited this coffee shop back in November when outdoor dining was still allowed. Delicious coffee, very friendly staff and the coffeeshop has an amazing vibe. I love their outdoor patio.

  • 1/5 Elizabeth M. 2 years ago on Google
    No indoor seating, patio is swarmed by WASPS. All doors are open and wasps are inside the cafe area flying around the baristas as they work, so clearly they are aware and don't consider this a problem. Not a pleasant place to sit unless you are ok with being stung. Call an exterminator!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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