Top 10 Coffee Shops & Cafés in Midtown Toronto

Midtown Toronto is a beautiful place to explore, especially for those looking for fantastic brews and desserts a coffee shop can offer. By midtown, I actually mean they are located between Eglinton to Bloor.?

You'll face many offerings ranging from small places to giant hangouts. The coffee scene in midtown Toronto is also filled with lots of choices to fill your cup with, like macchiato, cappuccino, or Turkish coffee served in a lovely place.?

Following is a list of the top 10 coffee shops which give you the space to enjoy the buzzing coffee culture of Toronto.??

The list is based on reviews found on TripAdvisor and the physical location of shops matching the midtown area of Toronto as defined above. Every place counted here has a significant feature that we found worthy of mentioning.?

1. Brewing Brokers?

An elegant café that serves drinks, dessert, and bland food at breakfast and lunch sounds like a good place to go with family or friends. The first thing which fascinates you upon entering this little café is the smell of Nutella and crepes lingering in the air!?

The number of items in each category ensures that individuals find what suits them best. It is also kept very clean and offers comfortable seating for all occasions.??

Location: 3153 Yonge St

2. ISTANBUL Cafe & Espresso Bar

Istanbul Café and Espresso Bar can be your best choice for a friendly gathering or spending time with your significant one. As you may have guessed from the place's name, here you can find authentic Turkish coffee, which is not for the faint of heart!

?If you want to eat something healthy, look at their menu items. They have included various vegan and vegetarian. Gluten-free and dairy-free options as well.?

Two of the most favored drinks in this place are "Rose Latte" and "Goth Latte."

Access: Eglinton subway

Location: 174 Eglinton Avenue East.?

3. Ezra's Pound Coffee Shop?

Ezra's Pound claims to be "the leader of Toronto's espresso culture," but for a good reason. This coffee shop is a pioneer in pursuing sustainable business practices by sourcing its coffee from local suppliers and using plant-based, cruelty-free products in its desserts and snacks.?

All this makes their coffee a bit more expensive than other similar places. Still, it sure does not matter if you appreciate their efforts to preserve our environment.?

Access: Dupont subway

Location: at the foot of Casa Loma.??

4. The Social Blend Cafe

Once tried, you will have many reasons to revisit The Social Blend Café again and again. Apart from being a trustworthy brand that sources its coffee from local roasters, they have been quite innovative with fares to nibble on while sipping your cup. Here you will find almost a complete range of Korean macarons to enjoy, especially if you are gluten-intolerant. Some flavors include blueberry, tiramisu, peach, KitKat, etc.?

They will heat the croissants and muffins as well, based on your request, and give you some board games to play with friends. The best thing about The Social Blend Café is that it is open late into the night (till 9 p.m.).?

Access: Eglinton subway

Location: 130 Eglinton Avenue East

5. Rachel's Coffee House

Another fair-trade café on the list, Rachel's Coffee House, is a cozy and spacious place to hang out with friends and pick up your favorite fill from its long list of espresso drinks. The café collaborates with local roasters. Besides serving coffee drinks, you can also try its sandwiches, salads, and sweets.?

Rachel's Coffee House is primarily a top list due to its excellent patio area with plenty of seating to people-watch while chatting.?

Location: Yonge-Davisville neighborhood

6. Goldstruck Coffee

In case you are looking for a place to be away from Toronto's hustle and bustle, Goldstruck Coffee is an excellent choice to remember. This place is an espresso bar that mainly serves coffee, sandwiches, smoothies, pastries, and crowd favorites such as Halva Latte and Vanilla Raf.?

Goldstruck Coffee is proud of paying attention to the quality of the coffee served to its customers; that's why they work with top-quality beans and coffee machines.?

Access: Yorkville?

Location: opposite the Yorkville Rock

7. Rooster Coffee Shop

Rooster has multiple locations in Toronto. Since we are listing top cafes in midtown Toronto, the following is a description of their Jarvis branch. You can head over to it and be sure you will find its space suitable for various activities. You can read your favorite book, study, or relax and enjoy holding your cup of cappuccino with any of their delicious treats.

They offer unique gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.?

Location: 568 Jarvis Street

8. Crosstown Coffee Bar

Another place located just a walk from Yonge & Eglinton is Crosstown Coffee Bar. The cozy interior, mixed with excellent service and lots of choices for vegetarian and gluten-free options, has turned it into your favorite local coffee shop on the corner.?

If you are a fan of alternative milk like cashew, you can ask them to serve your coffee with them, plus their treats are sourced from different pastries.?

Access: Eglinton Subway

Location:187 Highbourne Road

9. Wallace Espresso Café?

With its large windows facing St. Clair West Street, sitting at Wallace Espresso Café will feel your heart with joy. Although the place is small, its minimalistic décor and luminous interior space, completed with a touch of artwork hanging on its walls, make everything up to you.?

You can order their fine-tasting coffee while sitting at the counter and do daily journaling or read your favorite book.?

Access: St Clair West

Location:140 Westmount Avenue?

10. Lit Espresso Bar

Here is a café with a different profile in front of you. Lit Espresso Café has tried to provide a nice mixture of rustic and modern ambientes in a single place. Their marble tables might feel decadent, but the aroma and taste of cappuccino, white chocolate, and lattes will bring a smile to your face.?

Their latte art is quite fantastic. The elegant and elaborate ceiling of the café to the eye and the fact that they roast their own brews talks a lot about their attention to quality service. Of course, coffee is not your single choice, as there are sandwiches and treats adjusted for gluten-free or vegetarian options.?

Access: Davisville Subway?

Location: 1517 Bayview Avenue