There's no shortage of worthy spots in Kensington Market to grab a cuppa joe. But now a new cafe at the norther tip of Augusta has raised the bar - not only with its commitment to quality, but also its Guido Costantino designed space (he also did Buca and the new Fusaro's), which easily makes it the most visually striking place to take a coffee break.

Read my review of Cafe Pamenar in the cafes section.

Stumptown Coffee has somewhat of a cult following south of the border. And as of late last year, the beans can now be had at this hybrid furniture store/cafe concept inside the Burroughes Building just east of Queen and Bathurst.

Read my review of the third location of Lit Espresso Bar in the cafes section.

Deanna Zunde and Ed Lynds know what they're doing with the whole coffee house thing. In case there was any doubt following the phenomenal success of their Chinatown outpost, they might have just one-upped themselves with their latest addition at Queen and Euclid. It opened this past Sunday.

Read my review of Dark Horse 3 in the cafes section.

While there's always been some cheap food options on King west of Dufferin, the growth in Parkdale (in terms of bars, restaurants and retail) has largely been relegated to Queen. But changes might be afoot now that the latest indie coffee shop (from the same owners of the Lakeview) has opened near the quiet corner of King and Spencer.

Read my review of The Abbott in the cafes section.

Previously we broke the news that Sam James was about to open his second cafe next to Tacos El Asador in Koreatown. A week later the Mazzer grinder and La Marzocco G5 are in operation so I stopped by to see how the goods compared to his Harbord Street original.

Read my review of the Coffee Pocket in the cafes section.

With wicked coffee, outstanding sandwiches and lots of natural light, this tiny new cafe near College and Dovercourt packs one hell of a punch. On the menu are cheap lattes and porchetta sandwiches, both made by a former barista at Bulldog.

Read my review of The Slow Room in the cafes section.