Black Cat Espresso Bar specialty coffee shop, cafe, wine & beer

I started coming to Black Cat in 2019 when I worked in the area. Now, I live within delivery range on Uber Eats and have been ordering ever since. Their breakfast sandwich is the best I’ve had in the city and is the marker for comparison if I go elsewhere. The carrot loaf and matcha lattes are also delicious. You can’t ever go wrong here.

Great service and amazing breakfast sandwiches. Not even kidding their breakfast sandwiches alone should receive 3 Michelin Stars. Please open a location in the king west area!!

The cutest little coffee shop that makes the perfect lattes every single time. They also have one of the best breakfast sandwiches (both options - bacon as well as vegetarian) I've ever had - along with exceptional service. I consider myself lucky to be living in the same neighbourhood!

Sandwich was delicious, loved the dijon mustard, but was dripping from how oily it was which I didn't like.

The aesthetics of this cafe is nice and cozy, the music adds to it. I got a breakfast sandwich (which is $8), and the English muffin was completely burnt on the inside. The sandwich tastes good, except for the fact that it was pretty much completely burnt. It may depend on who’s working on the shift.

"Gourmet" is the best word to describe this coffee shop. The breakfast sandwich is delicious and the coffee is always great. The service is always excellent and friendly. Note: they are cashless and close around 3 pm.

Amazing cortados !I've switched my order once or twice but it's their espresso that always keeps me coming

really lovely space but had to leave cause the fryer smell is strong and becomes nauseating, even with the door wide open. maybe a fan would be good?

Iced latte and breakfast sandwich was so good! Breakfast sandwich had bacon, cheese, eggs and a secret sauce. It was sweet and tangy, almost like a hollandaise sauce. Whatever it was, it's absolutely delicious! Friendly staff and fast service. I'll definitely return for another!

I've been mentally wanting to leave this review for some time now. Over the years I've been searching for the best breakfast sandwich in the city and I'm proud to say that after finding Black Cat Espresso Bar, I'm never looking back (bye Wallace, sorry!). I'd ignore that 1 star review by the so-called "chef" below, I promise he has no idea what he's talking about. Among my friends, I am known as someone who takes her food very seriously - I live about a 50 minute walk from Black Cat and I venture all the way for their delicious sandwiches. Upon reading the 1 star I almost didn't stop by, but I thought I'd come have a sandwich and make my own decision, and boy am I glad I did. I've ordered both through Uber Eats and had them fresh, and the review simply does not apply.There is no such thing as too much truffle oil. This sandwich is dripping in cheese, meat, and full of bacon and toasted to perfection. The egg is the best I've ever had in a breakfast sandwich and definitely not boiled. I ordered two hours ago on Uber Eats and I'm just eating it now, and it's still not soggy. On top of that, the espresso is great, the staff is wonderful and kind, and it's just one of my favourite hidden gems. You know what, on second thought, maybe listen to this "chef" guy and don't come ruin my hidden gem :P.

Some constructive feedback - I was there on a weekday morning, and there were so many flies inside:( Maybe keep the door closed if they’re coming from outside? What really bothered me were the flies on the pastries.. some of them were covered with cling wrap, but others weren’t..while ordering I could literally see the flies hovering on the pastries.Unfortunate, because I was honestly really looking forward to spending some time there. And I really did love my drink, the decor, the service, and a slice of cake I had (that was cling wrapped thankfully). I hate leaving not-good reviews, but i was disappointed:(

Friendly neighborhood coffee bar with wine, two beers on tap, and a breakfast sandwich plus some standard coffee shop pastries. Had an iced matcha. Friendly staff!

Absolutely lovely little coffeeshop with a really friendly staff. Great place to get some work done or just enjoy a delicious coffee.

This is a great little shop. It was the first place I tried during a long weekend in Toronto and I ended up coming back here every morning. The menu is limited and simple but everything I had (cortado, latte, breakfast sandwich) was delicious and prepared very quickly. To be honest I prefer this over the sprawling menus of flavored drinks that a lot of places have.I appreciate simple things done well. Both employees I met were super friendly. One of them was the shop owner (and rudely of me I didn't get his name!) and he and I had some great conversation. Speaking of that, in case he reads this, I want to let him know that I did make my flight back to the US - but only by minutes - and yes, indeed, I did have to clear customs before the flight!

I come here every time i come to Toronto and always hit up the cafe before we head back home on Sunday's. The iced Hazelnut Lattes or iced Mochas are always delicious, coffee is fabulous!!! but the bacon and egg breakfast sandwiches are where its at!! I have tried to re-create these and i get really close but that sauce, man is it tasty!!! Please tell me the secret ingredient!!!!!! LOL :P .. can't wait to come back!