A coffee shop that does on-site baking and roasting daily, this Beaches mainstay has a cult-like following, and for good reason. They're into fair trade, the shop is welcoming, and everything smells and tastes great.

See my review of The Remarkable Bean in the cafes section.

Hey you! With the *insert grab and go coffee chain* coffee! Slow down, get rid of that burnt latte and enjoy a specially blended espresso Italian style. Open for only about a month in Yorkville, Zaza Espresso Bar yearns to bring the real deal experience to Toronto.

See my profile of Zaza Espresso Bar in the cafes section.

On an almost-spring day, there's nothing like zoning out in a big armchair directly in the sunlight, feeling at home in the new cafe you just discovered. Hello, The One In The Only.

Read my full review of The One in The Only in the cafes section.

Is it a cafe? Is it a cheese shop? Ye olde bread shoppe? Grain, Curd & Bean is all of the above, or whatever you want it to be. And don't be weirded out by the word "curd" in the name. Am I the only one? Yes? No? Maybe? I'm gonna get some poutine now.

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Trinity Bellwoods Park has a huge "I Miss You" sign strewn in pink right now, clearly seen from Queen St W. You know what I miss? Summer. You know what will hit the spot this summer? White Squirrel Cafe, right across the street, serving up Greg's Ice Cream. But in this weather, you can still get a solid cuppa steaming coffee to warm the cockles of your heart.

Read my profile of White Squirrel Cafe in the cafes section.

I feel good about eating at Niche for three reasons. Ready? Ok. One, because all the food is made in house, and the baked stuff uses real butter. Butter always makes me feel good. Two, because their coffee is premium, and it tastes lovely. And three, because they help people with Asperger Syndrome acquire vocational skills to take on the work force. See, it all just warms the nooks of my belly.

Read my profile of Niche in the cafes section.