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Caffeine - Eatery & Espresso

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Sandwich shop Snack bar Salad shop Tea store Wi fi spot

One of the Top rated Sandwich shops in Toronto


Address

1448 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M4A 2S8, Canada

Website

www.caffeinetoronto.com

Contact

+1 416-859-6529

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (503 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Wednesday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 7:30 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (24) great (19) delicious (17) fresh (13) sandwich (13) sandwiches (13) croissant (11) friendly (9) time (8) super (7)
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  • 5/5 Cassandra C. 2 years ago on Google
    The owners Justin and Sophia are just wonderful. They are super friendly and genuinely kind. And the foods is fanatic and fresh! They have a great selection And are happy to make any modifications required. bakery items are also delicious recommend the chocolate croissant (ate before I got a picture.) lattes are also great as will continue to try all of them eventually. :) photo is the classic sandwich! So good!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Har 3 years ago on Google
    Went there after a long wait for Indian Visa Office.I was checking out breakfast joints and this one has great reviews so i decided to give this a try. While the the sign board outiside looks kinda cheap and name a bit cheesy but this place feels rich inside. I ordered "The Classic" sandwich which has chicken,peppers,tomato,spring mix. This cold cut sandwich was presented in a pretty way as one can carry it anywhere or can eat inside. They have rule of limiting seating to 45 minutes .People have to provide their name and contact number if one wants to eat inside. There were lot of pastries,muffins and croissants which i will surely try next time. The sandwich itself was fulfilling and quite tasty.I liked how the ingredients were placed in an immaculate way and they all complemented each other. I would like to praise their coffee cups. Usually cafes do not serves the coffee boiling hot like they did which i how i like it .I waited for my food while i already got my coffee when i ordered and it stayed hot stayed super hot.I took it home after eating and 10 mins drive and it was still hot and tasted fresh. The one thing i did not like were the chairs.They look filmsy which could be because of Covid Situation but not a deal breaker. Overall,it is a nice little hipster cafe with good tasting food and friendly staff. I would definitely go there again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Richa A. 1 year ago on Google
    Their avocado croissant is simply the BEST, and iced latte was great too. Will definitely come back for more
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily C. 1 year ago on Google
    My sister visited this place for the first time two weeks ago and was amazed! She took me back here. I truly enjoyed the organic chai latte (iced). The customer service is excellent. The owner is attentive, welcoming, and friendly. It just has a great atmosphere! Loveliest cafe I’ve been to in a while!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J T. 10 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love the food from this cafe. Their sandwiches and salads are always fresh and delicious, and really quite inventive (purple rain veggie sandwich pictured here, which has beets!). The owner is super welcoming and friendly. Skip Starbucks, try this place instead!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abril De La C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cute little cafe! They were super nice to me and the classic sandwich and salad I ordered were both fresh and delicious! I'll definitely go back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumit M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a nice little Cafe and the Staff makes you feel very welcome. We got cappuccino, iced coffee, classic sandwich and croissant with avocado and cream cheese. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandeep S. 9 months ago on Google
    I had "The Bollywood" vegan sandwich which was supremely tasty and filling. The focaccia bread was delicious. They have 4 vegan options (2 x salads, 2 x sandwiches). Nice coffee shop vibes. Will visit again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arya J. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a quaint place if you are looking for a space for unwinding with coffee and delightful baked goods. They are serious about their business of making good food and their salad range is excellent. Soup of the day is a brilliant idea and the soup is perfection. A good place to have some quality food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohit S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent small cafe in the shopping centre. Had to come here to BLS. Used the time to get breakfast and was not disappointed at all. The place is clean. Not crowded. Lightly furnished. Light radio playing morning music. The restaurant people were super polite and courteous. Called everyone "sir" (no women customers at the time). The food is well priced and they have some light breakfast items around 5 bucks. The food was great quality too! I had a croissant with omelette and cheese, a veggie sandwich, and a cappuccino. Really happy with all dishes. Delicious each one of them. The croissant and bagels were baked in the shop too! Definitely recommended. They deserve their high rating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prateeksha G. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time here and this place exceeded my expectations. I got the Classic Sandwich and it was super fresh. I could just tell how fresh all the ingredients were. I also got a Lavender London Fog iced tea with oat milk. The tea blew my mind. The hint of lavender with earl grey was just on point. I stopped by this place to make sure it was okay for me and my Manager to have a quick touch point for work stuff. And yes, I’m definitely bringing him here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Found this gem via UberEats and finally visited in person. Their sandwiches are delicious! They have a great selection of other healthy eats. The gentleman working there was also super friendly. Quick and great service!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cheyanna L. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an amazing café I go here all the time since I work in the area. The sandwiches are to die for and the drinks are just as amazing!

  • 5/5 Tieson M. 9 months ago on Google
    Best coffee in Toronto so far. If you like coffee, this is a step up from Tim Hortons or Starbucks. The black coffee is full bodied. The temp is not too hot that it scalds your mouth. I tried the Cuban roasted pork sandwich for lunch and it was great. Will definitely be back for more coffee.

  • 5/5 André R. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent sandwiches & lattes!! Excellent attentive & friendly service!! If you are looking for great food & drinks in the area, THIS is the place to try!

  • 5/5 Munira A. 4 months ago on Google
    This coffee shop has freshly baked pastries everyday, sandwiches, and all different kinds of drinks. They are so nice and welcoming, waking up to their energy and freshly baked pastries and coffee always makes my day. Hope you try it won’t regret

  • 5/5 Mara C. 11 months ago on Google
    Picked up great sandwiches for lunch today. Great spot with great food. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Shane S. 10 months ago on Google
    Love this place everytime I drop in which unfortunately has been a while (👊🏼COVID!!) I am so happy they are going strong even though the devil known as Starbucks moved across the parking lot. Do yourselves a favor and support these little shops for your caffeine, baked goods and now coffee bean needs!

  • 5/5 Safkat N. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a little gem at the intersection of Victoria Park and Lawrence Avenue East. They make fresh croissant 🥐 every day and they are absolutely delicious. Their coffee is great too! The people are nice and warming. This has certainly become my new go to place for coffee on the weekends.

  • 5/5 licorice s. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by because the reviews were high. Tried a really yummy pistachio mocha which they decorated with real pistachios. Paired it with a light flakey almond croissant , those better ones with the almond filling injected into it instead of the cut croissant with spread. Cute place but they could do with some upkeep like washing the free tables and also maybe a curtain cover for the table that has all the coffee lids and sugars and stirrers etc... The bottom shelves are packed w supplies and it looks messy. Also maybe fix up the ceiling. Otherwise great food ! So 4.5 only cause of the upkeep needed.

  • 5/5 Adela T. 2 years ago on Google
    The croissant with salmon was delicious! This little restaurant it's a gem. You must try the croissants. They are freshly baked and are delicious!

  • 5/5 Hurain 1 year ago on Google
    Went over here to do some last-minute studying before a driving test and what a fantastic find 👌 Service and Food was great. I got myself a mocha and a chicken sandwich. Mocha was made with actual chocolate, and they even gave a chocolate square with the beverage. The chicken sandwich was filling and delicious... It's definitely a gem discovery, and a must try 🥰

  • 5/5 Asim Q. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a really great quality, small, boutique cafe. I don't give 5 stars easily or often, but this cafe definitely earned it and deserves it! The quality and fresh ingredients of their food, from their sandwiches, pastries, and in-house smoked salmon, is fantastic! Their coffee, espresso drinks, and lattes are the best tasting and freshest quality you'll find anywhere. They have some wonderful, creative offerings, such as their Pistachio Mocha, and their smoked salmon sandwich, which includes apple, pickled peppers, and baby spinach on a small brioche bun - a surprisingly delightful and delicious flavour combination the owner came-up with himself. They serve a small variety of in-house fresh baked pastries, including almond croissants, which are a personal favourite. The proprietor provides warm, welcoming, friendly, personal service, and gets to know his regular customers by name. And the prices are fairly reasonable. I only wish this place was somewhere closer to my neighborhood.

  • 5/5 Margaret Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and great people--Took my Mom here who was vacationing from Vancouver Island.....Mom loved it.....the atmosphere, pricing and staff are wonderful. Thank you for having such a unique place in Scarborough/North York Margaret

  • 5/5 Sueda C. 2 years ago on Google
    Just recently found this amazing place and I love it. I ordered a iced latte and it was delicious and made perfectly. Really good quality espresso. And also tried the classic chicken and spicy salmon, both were very yummy. Very fresh and the caffeine mayo is omg delicious. They should bottle that. Also got the almond croissants for my mom and hubby and they absolutely loved it. I highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Prashanthan E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and service. Very welcoming environment. I had the classic, an ice coffee and a crossiant - it was all delicious

  • 5/5 Hadi K. 2 years ago on Google
    I almost never write reviews, but this Buisness deserves it. We tried 3 of their vegetarian sandwiches, and I have to admit I have never such a delicious and fresh vegetarian sandwiches in my life. The taste was fresh, complex and extremely filling. They are organized, polite, on time, and the food was out of this world delicious. I don't know the owner, but I am certain he's a culinary genius. Thank you for the incredible food! We will see you again soon 🤗

  • 4/5 e i. 1 year ago on Google
    The coffee & food sure beats starbucks. There is a nice selection of artisan sandwiches & salads. I came here to do some work and it has the perfect quiet, calming atmosphere to get some work done or go for a quick brunch. Definitely a gem in this plaza.

  • 5/5 K S. 2 years ago on Google
    Went last night for the first time. Big expansion space great waitress and easy to access free parking coupon. Food was magnificent - was at the shepherd location. Loved the ambiance. Will definitely return again and again

  • 4/5 Veronica T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly people there. Dropped in to wait for our car to be fixed. Got the chai, coffee, and a croissant. I highly recommend the croissant!

  • 5/5 Robin J. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is next door to Starbucks and I can definitely say that they do give Starbucks a run for their money. The staff is amazing and the food is so great. They have a number of healthy option for sandwiches, soups and their coffee and drinks are really amazing. Check out this place and you won't regret it 😊😊.

  • 5/5 Mukta W. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by to get some coffee and do a little work. The owners were very kind and friendly. The bounty latte was absolutely delicious! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to hang out in a relaxed atmosphere with some delicious drinks and food!

  • 5/5 Samantha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome atmosphere. Very welcoming and the customer service is amazing. I am always leaving the shop with a smile on my face! Their menu is creative and contains snacks/meals/beverages that you don't normally see in your average coffee shop. Hopefully they will be able to expand their locations in the future as the city needs more shops like this!

  • 5/5 julio alejandro Amatller O. 2 years ago on Google
    I wish I could give this place more stars. My dad told me to go try it out, and I can say it was incredible. The customer service was amazing, you can tell he cares about every customer that comes in. The coffee tasted incredible, and the sandwiches had the perfect balance of flavours. If you’re thinking about giving this place a try, you won’t be disappointed. I will definitely come back again.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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