With their cozy atmospheres and friendly staff, neighbourhood coffee shops are the best places to go on your coffee break to stay warm while getting your coffee fix alongside tasty pastries. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to get some work down or a cute spot for a coffee date, you'll be able to find the perfect spot with this list of the best coffee shops in Midtown Toronto.
Located in the heart of the Eglinton and Avenue community, Crosstown Coffee Bar exudes the perfect homey vibes. Many of the interior details and decorations were even made by the owners. Crosstown Coffee Bar prides itself on sourcing locally and from within the neighbourhood. At this specialty coffee place, you can find artisanship of micro-roasted coffee beans by Appelkoos Coffee. Applekoos Coffee roasts green beans using an environmentally friendly roaster, which produces ZERO CO2 emissions for fresh, high-quality coffee. You can also bring your mug to Crosstown Coffee Bar to help reduce plastic.
This independent cafe was founded by a pair of longtime friends and Toronto coffee veterans. At Rachel's Coffee House, you can enjoy organic, locally roasted, fair-trade coffee, as well as a variety of pastries, baked goods, gluten-free eats, and savoury sandwiches made from natural ingredients with few preservatives. Their croissants are baked fresh each morning in the house. For a unique treat, try one of their flavoured lattes, such as the almond latte or macadamia latte. Rachel's Coffee House offers spacious seating, as well as a front patio. Rachel's Coffee House is also an authorized retailer of Tea Forté products, a global luxury tea brand.
Istanbul Cafe describes itself as being a modern, urban cafe with a twist. Their Turkish decorations and rustic design are warm and inviting, allowing you to feel right at home. Istanbul Cafe's premium espresso drinks and drip coffee are locally roasted by award-winning Social Coffee and Tea Company, using the highest quality Arabica coffee. Istanbul Cafe also offers a selection of teas, pastries, lunch fare, and traditionally-prepared Turkish food and beverages. At night, the cafe serves alcoholic beverages.
Known for their artisan coffee and Korean-style desserts, The Social Blend is a beloved spot in the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood. The owners were inspired by student life and are committed to not only crafting specialty-grade coffee with the highest quality ingredients ethically sourced from around the world but also creating a space that encourages connection. The Social Blend takes a Korean take on classic French desserts, such as dacquoises and macarons, offering unique flavours like Earl Grey and Matcha KitKat, as well as seasonal flavours. The Social Blend also features a marketplace where you can shop local Toronto businesses, from home decor to skincare. Can't get enough of this specialty coffee shop? They also have monthly subscription boxes that come with 9 macarons or a set of coffee beans.
De Mello Palheta Coffee Roastery is an award-winning coffee roastery and cafe. To De Mello, quality coffee also means social value. De Mello takes an origin-based approach to coffee by sourcing their coffees from various regions and paying tribute to those regions. By consistently working with the same producers and local resources, De Mello hopes to strengthen economic security and infrastructure. Visit their eclectic Midtown space for delicious coffee and pastries baked in-house every morning by expert pastry chefs.