Davang Luna
Davang Luna is a new Korean cafe from the team behind Toronto's Luna Bakery.
Tucked away in the Junction Triangle, this blue-hued building is the latest addition to the neighbourhood's growing collection of cafes, having opened in April of 2025.
Though the establishment takes its name from the Korean term "dabang" — which refers to a specific type of coffee shop — coffee is by no means the only item on the menu.
Like its predecessor, Davang Luna offers a wide selection of drinks, desserts and pastries, many of which are inspired by traditional Korean cafe fare.
The cafe also shares its predecessor's eclectic decor. Both the dining room and the patio are furnished with mismatched antique furniture, giving the space a cozy, retro vibe, reminiscent of your grandma's kitchen.
Some of these antiques are even available for sale. Tea cups, coffee pots and glassware can be found near the front counter, with handwritten tags announcing their price as well as any unique details.
Speaking of unique details, Davang Luna has one other feature that sets it apart from its sister location: a wall of coffee cards!
Though coffee cards are available at most major cafe chains, many people forget to bring them when they go out for drinks, missing out on potential savings as a result.
In order to prevent this, Davang Luna allows customers to leave their coffee cards on a rack, to be picked up when they are needed.
This is especially useful for customers who want to try different types of coffee, as there are a lot of options to choose from.
Strawberry matcha lattes ($7.95) are available in both hot and iced variants. Both versions feature sweet, pureed strawberries under a layer of grassy matcha. Be sure to mix thoroughly for the full experience.
Black sesame latte ($6.95) is a rich and creamy drink whose distinctive speckled appearance that calls to mind cookies-and-cream ice cream. Like the matcha latte, it can be served both warm and cold.
Hallabong Ade ($6.95) is a refreshing drink made from Korean tangerine puree and sparkling water. Its light, citrusy taste is an interesting counterpoint to the full-bodied flavour of the lattes.
Of course, if all you're looking for is a quick shot of caffeine, you can always order an espresso shot ($1.25). These tiny drinks come in equally tiny teacups, complete with matching saucers.
Dacquoise ($5.30 each) are small pastries made from almond flour and cream. Despite their hard-shelled appearance, these bite-sized snacks are soft, sweet, and practically melt in your mouth.
Dacquoise come in many different flavours, including strawberry, matcha and black sesame. If you're having a hard time choosing which flavour to buy, consider getting a gift box. These sets come in either four or nine, giving you the chance to try the full range of flavours.
Salted Butter Rolls ($5.95) are superficially similar to croissants, but trade the pastry's signature flakiness for a soft, pillowy texture.
Davang Luna currently offers three different types of salted butter rolls: plain, cheese and chocolate. Though all three are delicious in their own ways, my personal favourite was the cheese flavour.
The ABC Sandwich ($9.99) is named after its three main ingredients: apple, basil and cabbage.
Though this might seem like an odd combination at first, this unusual collection of components is both tasty and filling, especially when paired with ham and Jarlsberg cheese.
The Seoul Sandwich ($8.99) is a riff on a classic breakfast sandwich, made with ham, eggs and cheddar cheese. Cabbage is added to balance out the heavier elements, while house sauce helps to tie everything together.
Black sesame bingsoo ($17.95) is a frozen dessert made with shaved ice and condensed milk.
The dish is first sprinkled with black sesame powder, then garnished with dried dates, chewy rice cakes, and crunchy sesame seeds. The end result is a refreshing treat with a rich, nutty flavour.
Davang Luna is located at 163 Sterling Road, Unit M.
Fareen Karim