De Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters
2489 Yonge St., Toronto
House-roasted beans make for a perfect cup of siphon coffee, espresso and much more at this stylish midtown café. ExcellentCafes & Bakeries
Maman
First Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., Toronto
From Michelin-starred French chef Armand Arnal comes this modern-rustic oasis within the Financial District’s First Canadian Place building. Offers caféSam James Coffee Bar
3 Ossington Ave., Toronto
Originating with a rough-and-tumble grab-and-go (mostly) café on Harbord Street, award-winning barista Sam James’s mini empire now spans four locations,The Tempered Room
1374 Queen St. W., Toronto
Acclaimed pastry chef Bertrand Alépée’s café and patisserie boasts some of the best confections in the city, alongside fresh breads
Apricot Tree
Sherwood Forest Village, 1900 Dundas St. W., Mississauga
A quaint café in the upscale Sherwood Forest Village. The open kitchen creates an ever-changing variety of soups, sandwiches, crepes,Aroma Espresso Bar
500 Bloor St. W., Toronto
This Israeli import is an upgrade from the average coffee chain, with a chic colour palette of red, black andArt Square Café
334 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Stylish café across the street from the Art Gallery of Ontario, with an atmosphere enhanced by the fine art onB Espresso
Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Two locations for this Italian café. The Queen Street spot has a communal table and staff that break into songB Espresso
111 Queen St. E., Toronto
Two locations for this Italian café. The Queen Street spot has a communal table and staff that break into songBalzac’s Coffee
10 Market St., Toronto
Consume copious amounts of the café’s micro-roasted Arabica, organic, fair trade and specialty coffees. Pastries and sandwiches, too. Open daily.Balzac’s Coffee
Distillery District, 1 Trinity St., Toronto
Consume copious amounts of the café’s micro-roasted arabica, organic, fair trade and specialty coffees in a dramatically refurbished warehouse, locatedBalzac’s Coffee
43 Hanna Ave., Toronto
Consume copious amounts of the café’s micro-roasted arabica, organic, fair trade and specialty coffees. Pastries and sandwiches, too, served inBlack Camel
4 Crescent Rd., Toronto
Black and white tiles welcome you into this simple sandwich shop, complete with an old fashioned blackboard proclaiming the wares.Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St. E., Toronto
French-style bakery and one of Leslieville’s most popular breakfast/lunch stops. Tiny dining area (only nine tables) and very busy onBoxcar Social
1208 Yonge St., Toronto
A hub for excellent morning and midday bevvies—a rotating selection of some of the world’s best coffees and espressos. ByBoxcar Social
4 Boulton Ave., Toronto
A hub for excellent morning and midday bevvies—a rotating selection of some of the world’s best coffees and espressos. ByBrick Street Bakery
100 King St. W., Toronto
Known for its variety of fresh breads, this bakery is also a popular spot for its hot and cold sandwiches,Brick Street Bakery
1969 Queen St. E., Toronto
Known for its variety of fresh breads, this bakery is also a popular spot for its hot and cold sandwiches,Brick Street Bakery
255 Logan Ave., Toronto
Known for its variety of fresh breads, this bakery is also a popular spot for its hot and cold sandwiches,Brick Street Bakery
55 Mill St., Toronto
Known for its variety of fresh breads, this bakery is also a popular spot for its hot and cold sandwiches,