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Pauls Coffee on Humber Bay Shores
What started as a coffee truck we visited in the summer in Humber Bay Shores park is now a permanent fixture at the base of the Palace Piers condos. When I popped in I had the pleasure of meeting Andrew, who was filling in for the usual barista. Andrew works for Ethica Coffee Roasters, the…
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Pauls Coffee Truck
Paul is a 1966 Ford Kurbside that has been retrofitted into a coffee truck, the first mobile specialty coffee truck in Toronto. You’ll find Paul parked a few days a week downtown in front of Robarts Library at the University of Toronto and here in Humber Bay Park in Toronto’s west end on the weekends.…
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Black Goat Cafe in Etobicoke
This cozy little cafe is a short walk west of the Humber College Lakeshore campus in the Long Branch neighbourhood of southwest Etobicoke. It serves delicious coffee and a tasty selection of baked goods, sandwiches, salads and smoothies. It can be easy to miss this local gem as there isn’t a huge sign out front.…
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Two Bears Coffee in Etobicoke
If you work in the nearby film studio at 777 Kipling, you’ve likely heard about the coffee shop down the street brewing incredibly flavourful cups of small batch coffee. Two Bears is a happy little haven for coffee lovers; they are known for their flash-brewing method which involves brewing coffee at an extremely high temperature…
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The Sydney Grind on Lake Shore: Vegemite Croissant
The owners of The Sydney Grind were inspired by the coffee culture of Australia, which is known for its attention to detail and emphasis on quality. They wanted to bring that same level of care and consistency to their café here in Etobicoke. The result is a warm, welcoming and delicious coffee shop. One of…
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San Remo Bakery
When I need delicious doughnuts, a birthday cake, or a muffuletta sandwich then I head to a very special Italian bakery in Mimico. Family-owned and operated since 1969, San Remo is one of my favourite places to eat in the city.
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% Arabica Opens at Yorkdale
The first % Arabica store has arrived in Canada at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. There was a line of about 500 people today waiting to purchase some of the Kyoto Japan-based coffee. % Arabica, known for its stunning design aesthetic, is a gorgeous addition to the mall. It features rows of % bean bags stacked at…
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Jimmy’s Coffee on Dundas St. West
Visited the Jimmy’s Coffee location at 2210 Dundas St. West (north of Roncesvalles) for the first time yesterday… what a fabulous cozy spot with a perfect coffee shop vibe. The barista told me this location really caters to people coming in to set up their laptops and work, and they really take care to make…
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Extra Butter Coffee in Roncesvalles
One of the many terrific things about Toronto is how much great coffee there is to be tried. The Bulletproof butter coffee at Extra Butter Coffee on Roncy is definitely extra. I loved it. You can taste the butter, and the beans are dark and oily and fresh and delicious. 283 Roncesvalles Avenue.
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Cafe Con Leche Espresso Bar in the Junction
I am a coffee fiend and eat Nutella straight out of the jar, so when I heard there is an espresso bar in the Junction that makes a Nutella latte I couldn’t get there fast enough. I like how the main ingredient of Cafe Con Leche’s signature drink also doubles as decor. The lattes are…