With all three of its locations east of Yonge, this is the east side's go-to for coffee drinkers. Sip on classic espresso-based beverages, brewed coffee or options like a red eye, and nibble on baked goods, breakfast jars, wraps and salads, all within lovely, rustic spaces.

Leslieville's location of this coffee empire with multiple spots throughout the city is a standout with a full coffee and espresso bar, indoor seating and a seasonal outdoor patio perfect for chilling out with some of their popular cold brew.

With two locations in Toronto, this one east of Yonge is a couple of blocks from St. Lawrence Market. Japanese-style roll cakes and cream puffs are just the beginning when it comes to their food, but it's the coffee and sublime interior space itself that's worth coming back for.

This coffee chain with multiple locations in Toronto has a popular spot in Riverside that's also open at night where lovers of wine and coffee intermingle. One of Boxcar's original locations, this space boasts high ceilings and a menu of coffee, craft beer, whiskey and snacks.

Named after an 18th-century Portuguese coffee purveyor, this well-respected coffee shop roasts its own beans and supplies them to other cafes around town too. This location on Yonge, near Eglinton also makes its own baked goods, chocolate bars and caramels.

The undisputed cool cafe in Cabbagetown for over 25 years, this no-nonsense spot with a bright rocket ship red interior makes simple but incredible coffees with thick layers of velvety milk and foam. 

People in Leslieville have been getting their caffeine fix at this simple but high quality cafe since 1993. Local art hangs on brick walls in the quirky old school interior, and a back patio is a hidden gem.

Brightly coloured lattes are the order of the day at this Beaches coffee shop that also offers baked goods like banana bread, muffins, cookies and danishes plus breakfast sandwiches.

Named after Aussie slang for "afternoon," this Distillery District cafe serves up brews from top-notch roasters and makes some mean artisanal toasts and other great cafe fare like brekkie rolls and deli-style sammies. They also have a Liberty Village location.