Toronto’s Best Cafes
The city of Toronto is rich with unparalleled culture and history. The largest of all Canadian cities, Toronto is located in the southern part of Ontario, the province of which it is the capital. With a history dating back to the 18th century, Toronto is now a modern place with a population of over 2.5 million. An exciting city with a lively nightlife, as well as many bars, restaurants, shopping opportunities and attractions, Toronto is a popular destination for tourists. The following are the best cafes in Toronto if you are looking for coffee or tea and dessert.
Coffee Pamenar
Voted Toronto’s Best Cafe in 2011, Cafe Pamenar on Augusta Avenue is open from 8 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday and 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday. Located in the Kensington Market district, this cafe is unique in that it offers not one but two large patios, one to the rear and one to the front. Visitors love these patios during the spring and summer as they provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy hot or iced beverages in Toronto’s balmy weather. This cafe was in the planning stages for over 5 years and as a result it has a modern, modern design with wooden tables and high stools. Café Pamenar offers a wide variety of coffee and hot drinks, as well as pastries, sandwiches and soups.
seven grams
Toronto’s Seven Grams is an espresso bar located on Avenue Road. A popular cafe in Yorkville, Seven Grams is decked out in black, orange, and wood decor, including cozy chairs with orange upholstery. Open 7 days a week, you can visit Seven Grams between 7am and 7pm Monday through Friday, and 8am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 6pm on Sunday. Perfect for the coffee aficionado, this cafe offers many different types of coffee and espresso including cold drip coffee, pour over coffee which is a different method where hot water is slowly poured over ground coffee and coffee trifecta
Fahrenheit Coffee
Fahrenheit Coffee is another famous Toronto coffee. Formerly located on the Esplanade, the current location is at the intersection of Jarvis and Lombard streets. This cafe opts to provide few seats and instead relies on tasting bars, which stand out from the competition. It serves a wide variety of coffee, including lattes, espresso, americanos, and drip coffee, and offers cakes freshly baked on site by the resident pastry chef. With a modern and elegant design, the interior of Fahrenheit Coffee is made of wood with black and red details.
the Bandit
The Bandit Coffee Group is located on Gerrard Street East in Toronto, in the Upper Beaches area of the city. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, The Bandit specializes in coffee and also offers catering. This cash-only cafe offers coffee and espresso drinks, pastries and sandwiches, as well as free wireless internet access. The Bandit is unique to the Toronto coffee scene in that it also offers dry cleaning services in partnership with TSC Wet Clean.
If you’re interested in coffee itself, or the coffee scene and culture, these are the best Toronto cafes to visit. With sleek, modern decor, a great atmosphere, and best of all, great coffee, espresso, and snacks, Cafe Pamenar, Seven Grams, Fahrenheit Coffee, and The Bandit are also unique in their own respects. Whether you’re looking to enjoy your coffee on a patio in the summer or explore new brewing methods, Toronto has the coffee for you.