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UB Social Cafe & General Store.

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Bakery Gift shop Lunch restaurant Gourmet grocery store

One of the Top rated Gift shops in Old Toronto


Address

3015 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z4, Canada

Website

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Contact

+1 416-580-9142

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (178 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (11) small (9) window (9) friendly (8) service (7) order (7) baked (7) croissant (6) sandwich (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 jdyyz 1 year ago on Google • 83 reviews
    American misto was perfect, as was my dark chocolate cookie with about 2lb of chocolate and sugar in it! Worth the calories! Window front Rollys door is charming and reminds me of Europe. Highly recommended and apparently m not a secret judging by the lineup of locals.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabrina P. 6 years ago on Google • 880 reviews
    Delicious desserts, tea and apple cider! The staff is so friendly and accommodating to your needs! I was so impressed with the service and the quality of the items I purchased. The interior is decorated very lovely and there are many places to sit and do work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K J. 1 year ago on Google
    I drink latte here every morning! Also, the first croissant sandwich I tried today is very delicious🤍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah R. 2 years ago on Google
    Another gem in the junction. Mary and Anthony are indisputable talents in the food industry who have created an inviting and understated place for coffee and all foods comfort. During Covid they adapted almost overnight and refuse to compromise on quality to this day. Favourite coffee shop in TO, hand down:)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Culinary S. 2 years ago on Google • 454 reviews
    Intrigued by UB Social’s catchy, double entendre name (The “UB” stands for “Unemployed Baker” - so clever), inviting small window frontage and enticing sandwich board advertising we’ve been meaning to pop by for lunch for a long while. Not long ago the return of summer weather afforded us the opportunity to pop by and order lunch to share in a nearby parkette. Here’s the good part of the experience. The person at the window was super friendly and clearly enjoyed chatting about the various sandwiches on offer. We were particularly intrigued by the 10K Sandwich (named for the fact that it was awarded a $10,000 prize at a sandwich contest in NYC), and the description of the pear and brie filling convinced us that it was something we had to have. For our second sandwich we chose a turkey salad with cranberries croissant, a pretty standard go-to for us so we were curious to try this version. We also impulsively ordered up a savoury tart that was on display in the window (thinking this was our typical over-indulgence but what the heck) as well as a small bottled water to share. The 10K Sandwich was really delicious, with a very nice proportion of pear to a high quality brie and a tasty bread to keep it all together as we stuffed our faces. We’re glad we ordered it for sure. And this is where we slide into the not-so-good aspect of the experience. The turkey salad croissant was OK, but certainly nothing we’d order again. There was far too much mayonnaise and what turkey was there was so finely chopped that it was hardly discernible as poultry. The cranberry sauce was unremarkable and because of the high proportion of mayo it didn’t add that delicious tart-sweetness that makes the turkey/cranberry combination an über pairing. And both sandwiches were small - like, really small. Normally we’re thoroughly satisfied with a sandwich each for lunch, but in this case we were looking forward to the savoury tart to fill the hunger gap. Unfortunately the tart was similarly small, and again just OK. And this brings us to our biggest challenge with our lunch. For what we ordered and the overall quality, we found the tab to be far too high. $40.00 (inclusive of HST and tip) for two small sandwiches, a single small savoury tart and a small bottle of water (all of which left us still hungry) was just too dear for our taste, especially with so many other enticing options nearby. That being said, they’re always busy so they clearly have their fans and we’re definitely going to drop back to try their baked goods and coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadine T. 10 months ago on Google • 224 reviews
    Very nice latte. And authentic butter croissant. Ovaltine Latte is a must try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana L. 1 year ago on Google • 84 reviews
    Been coming here for years—they’re a Junction landmark and the staff are very friendly. Just stopped here today for a quick coffee after doing a few errands. They have a street-facing window you can order from and a 3-table, street patio. Great selection of food and hot/cold beverages.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mat M. 6 years ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Great little spot for breakfast and coffee. The service was exceptional, the food fresh and jam-packed with flavor. The Bo.Cia breakfast sandwich was our personal favorite, and the tomato chutney really elevated the flavor. We were in Toronto for three days and came here for breakfast twice!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nataliya T. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has the best pastry ( apricot one is mind blowing) . Great food and coffee , friendly customer service! Family owned and operated! Love love love them ! A must to try
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rob M. 10 months ago on Google
    Pretty poor service lol. I waited at the counter for 5 minutes being told "just a moment" multiple times as they worked on orders (this part is fine obvi). Another customer then strolled up to the window and their order was immediately taken while I stood next to them while the staff got to work on it. I had to double check if I was invisible before I just walked away.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kayla B. 7 months ago on Google • 251 reviews
    Best coffee and delicacies in the area. They have large bags of pasta imported from italy at a very cost friendly price as well as amazing croissants imported from France! Mary is always such pleasure to visit. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Benedek 9 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Delicious food! Unfortunately I didn't have the chance/time to sit in, but as you can see the food is great looking! I tell you what, it's also great smelling and tasting too! Fantastic portions for a filling but not overwhelming lunch!

  • 5/5 Veronica F. 2 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Really delightful coffee place with delicious baked goods. The staff are super friendly and even very kindly gave me a cookie on the house for my birthday 😆 I saw that they have a nice variety of savory baked goods and even some tasty looking home made meals. Everything looked high quality and delicious. I will be back to try some out!!

  • 5/5 Lyla M. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Lightest and crunchiest croissants in Toronto. All baked good have been excellent. Not cheap (although not outrageous) but good ingredients and European portions. Little sit in counter but we get most things to go. Squash empanadas and the breakfast sandwiches are musts. I pick up hosted gifts and things for Christmas stockings in their small durated store.

  • 2/5 Aniko K. 8 months ago on Google
    I really enjoy the frozen croissants UB Social sells for baking at home. I've been purchasing them for years, but had a really bizzare interaction with one of the employees/owners/managers at the store recently. I was buying the frozen croissants at the front and a woman at the back hollered at me from across the room, scolding me for how I planned to transport them home in a heat wave. She didn't even have the decency to stand up and talk to me at a normal volume like a normal human being; rather yelling from across the room. The experience soured me from returning to buy more frozen croissants despite years of going there and recommending them to friends and family.

  • 5/5 Paolo G. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious espresso drinks and fresh baked goods. The breakfast empanada is great!

  • 5/5 Lindsie G. 8 months ago on Google
    I love visiting this place when I walk my dog because you can order from the window and thru have sidewalk seating and water for dogs. The coffee and pastries are excellent too.

  • 5/5 Melissa H. 9 months ago on Google
    Great coffee and the staff is wonderful! Love that they have vegan options as well.

  • 5/5 Benjamin E. 1 year ago on Google
    London fog tea with steamed milk. They steep the tea over night, which adds so much flavor. My go-to Junction cafe to read. Lovely owners too!

  • 5/5 Miona N. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a gem. I love the baked treats, and now they’re also a “breaderie”! It’s a tiny yet versatile shop, and full to the brim inside. They have a shop window for easy service, but go inside at least once! Fresh goods out front, frozen meals and treats in the back, Mary’s own sauces and pantry staples, and if you need a recommendation for gift giving they’re really helpful as well. Since I’m writing this mid-December, they’re making panettone! I think lemon/limoncello might be my new favourite, but I haven’t encountered a baked treat there I haven’t liked :D

  • 5/5 jared o. 1 year ago on Google
    Yummy pastries, friendly service and my favorite takeout window in the Junction (even during winter!).

  • 2/5 Dianne T. 1 year ago on Google
    The drinks are good but the servers are inconsistent. Unless you want to get gaslit whenever they get the orders wrong, don't go. I ordered a black iced chai; he repeated the order back to me and then handed me an iced matcha and rudely insisted I said matcha. They've consistently messed up my orders the past three times I've gone. Won't be going back.

  • 5/5 Ren T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fresh flaky croissant sandwiches, excellent pastries, great coffee and cold drinks. Take out window on the sidewalk, easy to stroll up and order, friendly owners. CafeTO tables out front.

  • 5/5 Tala E. 1 year ago on Google
    The Japanese egg on croissant is unbelievable. Cardamom latte so subtle and yummy. Everything is great.

  • 5/5 Chey H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Cappucinos I have had in all of Toronto. Quality pastries and empanadas. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves a good cafe. The service is great as well- honestly I felt I was in europe for a moment.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
  • Recycling
    • ✓️ Metal cans
    • ✓️ Plastic bags
    • ✓️ Glass bottles
    • ✓️ Plastic bottles
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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