Best Cafés in Toronto
This list highlights the best cafés and coffee shops in Toronto based on Google ratings and reviews as of October 2026. It includes 20 places, all rated between 4.8 and 5.0 stars and categorized as inexpensive. Most are in Old Toronto, with a few in North York and York. The ratings are high, with two spots earning a perfect 5.0 from hundreds of reviews.
The selection is dominated by cafes and coffee shops known for quality coffee and baked goods. Reviewers often mention friendly staff and owners, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The list reflects a strong local preference for cozy, independently run spots that serve as community hubs. This ensures the ratings are based on substantial feedback from many customers.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pappa Roti Café & Bakery | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,808 | $ |
| 2 | La Gloria Mexican coffee | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,565 | $ |
| 3 | Moments | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 5 | 497 | $ |
| 4 | Moss Park Espresso | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 679 | $ |
| 5 | Cocoon Coffee | North York | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 659 | $ |
| 6 | Roozamoon Cafe | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 519 | $ |
| 7 | Rois cream | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 480 | $ |
| 8 | TeaByDo (Downtown) | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 5 | 349 | $ |
| 9 | Larry's Place | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 477 | $ |
| 10 | Fungo Cafe | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 422 | $ |
| 11 | Hiya Scone and Coffee | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 418 | $ |
| 12 | +84 | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 403 | $ |
| 13 | Hunter Coffee Shop | York | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 385 | $ |
| 14 | Dean and Ruby's Cafe | North York | ★★★★★ 5 | 274 | $ |
| 15 | Issho Bakery | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 340 | $ |
| 16 | Shaghf Cafe | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 486 | $ |
| 17 | Geladona | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 5 | 251 | $ |
| 18 | zagmachi | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 301 | $ |
| 19 | The Grind Cafe | York | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 297 | $ |
| 20 | The Stockyards Grind | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 295 | $ |
Pappa Roti Café & Bakery
It is open daily, with evening hours until 9:00 pm on weekends. Reviewers often mention its friendly owner, coffee buns, and karak tea.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Mon 08:00-20:00
- Tue 08:00-20:00
- Wed 08:00-20:00
- Thu 08:00-20:00
- Fri 08:00-21:00
- Sat 09:00-21:00
La Gloria Mexican coffee
It serves Mexican food like chilaquiles and molletes. Reviewers often mention the kind staff and friendly owners.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:30-19:00
- Mon 10:00-18:00
- Tue 10:00-15:30
- Wed 10:00-18:00
- Thu 10:00-18:00
- Fri 10:00-19:00
- Sat 09:30-19:00
Moments
It opens daily at 7:30 am and closes at 5:00 pm. Reviewers often mention the friendly owner, scones, and hojicha latte.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:30-17:00
- Mon 07:30-17:00
- Tue 07:30-17:00
- Wed 07:30-17:00
- Thu 07:30-17:00
- Fri 07:30-17:00
- Sat 07:30-17:00
Moss Park Espresso
It opens at noon from Tuesday to Sunday. Reviewers often mention its gelato, affogato, and pistachio gelato.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-18:00
- Tue 12:00-18:00
- Wed 12:00-18:00
- Thu 12:00-18:00
- Fri 12:00-18:00
- Sat 12:00-18:00
Cocoon Coffee
This women-owned spot is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Reviewers often mention its cozy atmosphere, friendly owners, and baked goods like croissants.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-16:00
- Wed 09:00-16:00
- Thu 09:00-16:00
- Fri 09:00-16:00
- Sat 09:00-16:00
Roozamoon Cafe
It is open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Reviewers often mention its cozy atmosphere, friendly owner, and honey cardamom latte.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-20:00
- Mon 08:00-20:00
- Tue 08:00-20:00
- Wed 08:00-20:00
- Thu 08:00-20:00
- Fri 08:00-20:00
- Sat 08:00-20:00
Rois cream
Rois cream in Old Toronto is an inexpensive cafe rated 4.9 from 480 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and opens at 9:00 am on weekends. Reviewers often mention its macarons, bagels like the honey garlic bagel, and cakes.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-17:00
- Tue 08:00-17:00
- Wed 08:00-17:00
- Thu 08:00-17:00
- Fri 08:00-17:00
- Sat 09:00-17:00
TeaByDo (Downtown)
TeaByDo (Downtown) in Old Toronto is an inexpensive coffee shop with a 5.0 rating from 349 reviews. It has late hours, open until 11:00 pm or midnight. The cafe serves coffee and is described as casual, suitable for a quick bite.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Larry's Place
Larry's Place in Old Toronto is an inexpensive coffee store rated 4.9 from 477 reviews. It opens daily at 7:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, croissants, and a beer selection.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-18:00
- Mon 07:00-18:00
- Tue 07:00-18:00
- Wed 07:00-18:00
- Thu 07:00-18:00
- Fri 07:00-18:00
- Sat 07:00-18:00
Fungo Cafe
Fungo Cafe in Old Toronto is an inexpensive coffee shop rated 4.9 from 422 reviews. It opens at 7:30 am on weekdays and has outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and pistachio cappuccino.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-17:00
- Mon 07:30-17:00
- Tue 07:30-17:00
- Wed 07:30-17:00
- Thu 07:30-17:00
- Fri 07:30-17:00
- Sat 08:00-17:00
Hiya Scone and Coffee
Hiya Scone and Coffee in Old Toronto is an inexpensive coffee shop rated 4.9 from 418 reviews. It has a patio and is closed on Wednesdays. Reviewers often mention its scones, like the matcha and blueberry varieties.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-17:00
- Mon 09:00-17:00
- Tue 09:00-17:00
- Thu 09:00-17:00
- Fri 09:00-17:00
- Sat 09:00-17:00
+84
It is open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Reviewers often mention banh mi, durian flavor, and Vietnamese drinks like salt coffee.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-18:00
- Mon 10:00-18:00
- Tue 10:00-18:00
- Wed 10:00-18:00
- Thu 10:00-18:00
- Fri 10:00-18:00
- Sat 10:00-18:00
Hunter Coffee Shop
Hunter Coffee Shop in York is an inexpensive coffee shop rated 4.9 from 385 reviews. This women-owned spot opens early but closes by 3:00 pm at the latest. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, scones, and a line up.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 07:30-13:00
- Tue 07:30-13:00
- Wed 07:30-13:00
- Thu 07:30-13:00
- Fri 07:30-13:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Dean and Ruby's Cafe
Dean and Ruby's Cafe in North York is an inexpensive cafe with a perfect 5.0 rating from 274 reviews. It opens at 11:00 am daily. Reviewers often mention its cozy atmosphere, ube treats, and empanadas.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-19:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
Issho Bakery
Issho Bakery in Old Toronto is an inexpensive bakery rated 4.9 from 340 reviews. It offers onsite services and takeout. Reviewers often mention its canele, friendly owners, and matcha cookie.
Shaghf Cafe
Shaghf Cafe in Old Toronto is an inexpensive coffee shop rated 4.8 from 486 reviews. It opens at noon daily and stays open until 10:00 pm. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, pistachio latte, and desserts.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 12:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Geladona
Geladona in Old Toronto is an inexpensive cafeteria with a 5.0 rating from 251 reviews. This women-owned spot is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Reviewers often mention pão de queijo, freezies, and vegan options.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-17:00
- Wed 12:00-19:00
- Thu 12:00-19:00
- Fri 10:00-19:00
- Sat 10:00-19:00
zagmachi
zagmachi in Old Toronto is an inexpensive cafe rated 4.9 from 301 reviews. It opens daily, with hours starting at 8:00 or 9:00 am. Reviewers often mention lattes, salads, and Korean items like bibimbap.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-18:00
- Mon 08:00-20:00
- Tue 08:00-20:00
- Wed 08:00-20:00
- Thu 08:00-20:00
- Fri 08:00-20:00
- Sat 09:00-20:00
The Grind Cafe
The Grind Cafe in York is an inexpensive coffee shop rated 4.9 from 297 reviews. It is closed on Sundays and has a patio. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, sandwiches, and that it is family run.
Opening hours
- Mon 08:00-17:00
- Tue 08:00-17:00
- Wed 08:00-17:00
- Thu 08:00-17:00
- Fri 08:00-17:00
- Sat 08:00-16:00
The Stockyards Grind
The Stockyards Grind in Old Toronto is an inexpensive espresso bar rated 4.9 from 295 reviews. It has limited hours, with a mid-morning break on some days. Reviewers often mention its bean selection, latte, and that it is cash only.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 07:30-08:45, 09:30-15:00
- Wed 07:30-08:45, 09:30-15:00
- Thu 07:30-08:45, 09:30-15:00
- Fri 07:30-08:45, 09:30-15:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours before visiting, as some places like Moss Park Espresso and Geladona are closed on Mondays, and Hunter Coffee Shop has early afternoon closures.
- All listed spots are inexpensive, making them budget-friendly options for coffee and snacks.
- Many cafes, like Fungo Cafe and Hiya Scone and Coffee, have outdoor seating or a patio.
- Most places offer takeout, and several like Pappa Roti and La Gloria also offer delivery.
- If you plan to work on a laptop, Roozamoon Cafe is noted as suitable for that.
- Note that The Stockyards Grind is listed as cash only.
How we made this list
This list was compiled using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so places with very few reviews would not rank unfairly high. Only establishments with at least 150 reviews were considered. The list also includes only places that were open at the time of research. This method ensures the rankings reflect both popularity and consistent quality as reported by a substantial number of customers.
Questions about cafés in Toronto
What areas of Toronto are these cafes in?
Most of the cafes are in Old Toronto. A few are located in North York (Cocoon Coffee, Dean and Ruby's Cafe) and York (Hunter Coffee Shop, The Grind Cafe). This list reflects a high concentration of top-rated spots in the central Old Toronto area. The specific neighbourhoods are noted in each cafe's blurb.
Are these cafes expensive?
No. Every cafe on this list is categorized as inexpensive. The focus is on affordable, high-quality coffee shops and cafes that are well-reviewed by locals. All 20 places share this price level. This makes the guide useful for finding great value in the city.
How were the ratings calculated?
The rankings are based on Google ratings and review counts from October 2026. A weighted rating was used to balance the average star rating with the number of reviews. This prevents a place with only a few perfect reviews from topping the list. Only businesses with at least 150 reviews were included.
Do these cafes offer takeout or delivery?
Yes, almost all offer takeout, as indicated by the 'has_takeout' feature. You can check the individual place blurbs or features list for specific services. Most also serve dine-in, providing flexible options for customers.
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