Korean coffee chain that serves 1L drinks opens first Canadian location in Toronto
Morning cups of joe just got a major upgrade in Toronto as a popular Korean cafe chain opens its first Canadian location in the heart of the city.
We're spoiled for choice when it comes to cafes here in Toronto. No matter how you want to get your next jolt of caffeine, you can find it here: from hyper-local neighbourhood spots to enormous international chains. Hell, we've even got a reservations-only coffee "lab" that sells a $70 cup of pourover.
As of mid-February 2026, the city officially has yet another option for caffeination, as Busan-founded Blu Shaak opened the doors of its first-ever Canadian location in Church-Wellesley Village on Valentine's Day 2026. A heartwarming tale indeed.
Headquartered in Seoul, Blu Shaak boasts hundreds of locations across Korea, all tethered to the ethos of creating an experience that feels like a vacation within the city, with clean, minimalistic interiors, punchy beverages and impressive desserts.
Coffee beverages, which range from simple offerings like an Americano or Espresso to more complex takes like matcha espresso or peanut lattes, are made from two signature bean blends. You can also opt to order your drink decaf if you want to skip the jitters.
The menu also includes a spectrum of tea and juice-based drinks, like apple-mango iced tea, milk tea and a strawberry latte made with Seolhyang strawberries, as well as a selection of sweet treats, like soft-serve ice cream, donuts, and even creme brulee.
If the standard 8 or 16oz coffee just doesn't hit for you, you can even order your drinks in a one-litre container. It's probably not advised to drink it all in one sitting, but, hey, I'm not your babysitter.
Blu Shaak Toronto is located at 684 Yonge St.
Blu Shaak via Uber Eats
