Boxcar Social Laneway

End of alleyway, 298 Markham St, Toronto
(844) 726-9227

Recent Reviews

Pauline Grant

Wow. What a hidden (literally) gem.I had the iced chai latte and the Kouign-amann… when I tell you that pastry changed my life, I mean it. I contemplated going back to get another one. Caramelized outside, soft and chewy inside - layered with cinnamon. It was the absolute perfect start to my morning.There’s such cute little gifts for purchase as well - perfect if you work or live in the area and need to get something unique and special for a gift.The staff were super friendly and the atmosphere is cozy yet upscale - in all the best ways.I will be back - excited to try more of their food offerings! The cookies looked delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte

Helga Jiang

A bit on the pricier side (additional $1.00 for milk alternative ?). Cute atmosphere though, unassuming exterior.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jenifer Jones

Such a great hidden gem! I love that it's tucked into a quiet laneway. A warm and welcoming cafe that's a great place to read. The London fog and skor cookie (by Courage Cookies) were fantastic! My drink even came in a cute ceramic cup! The cafe has cozy vibes - including plants, soft lighting, and vinyls playing in the background. That being said, there is limited seating due to the small size of the cafe. There is a bathroom on site.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Courage Cookie

Parmis Meshgi

Great atmosphere and AWESOME Coffee!The barista knew all their beans quite well and helped us pick Costa Rica and Honduras lines and they were both awesome. Their pastries were fresh and tasty as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pour over Coffee

Snowy Wong

love the vibes here! the cascara orange cider was amazing and I loved that you had the option to request to put on a record (and the selection of records is great too!). super cozy, definitely coming again :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Grimbly

just ....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jane Bai

The loveliest little find. Cozy place to read and enjoy a delicious matcha latte.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

em jov

hidden gem!! it's literally in an alleyway so make sure you turn at the right place. the barista was so welcoming, the cappuccino and blueberry danish were both great. it's a nice and well decorated space, there are some tables for two people as well as a bar seating area. it's pretty small though, and i imagine it would be busy later on in the day, so come early if you plan to spend some time here!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Siff Zhang

One of my favourite cafes in the city, cappuccinos are super on point. You can choose your own adventure with the speciality drip, which is not super common in Toronto. Baristas are knowledgeable. Great eclectic atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pour over Coffee

Vito

Could be a little bit cheaper. But other than that good coffee and good desserts. But could use a stronger Wi-Fi signal and/or speed. Try doing a video chat the other time and the quality was so bad that I had to stop and drink my coffee on the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gillian Sloane-Seale

This is my best coffee shop in Toronto. The ambiance is so vibrant. The authentic record player makes this coffee shop so unique and stunning.

Julien C

Great coffee. Great Atmosphere. Chill place to enjoy a perfectly balanced smooth brew

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lawrence Kwok

Watched a barista handle faulty POS equipment, pesky fruit flies, a construction crew & their nasty gasoline fumes next door, which prompted moving customers outside for safety reasons, continuously reset the record player, maintain a really chill atmosphere, and make delicious coffee all in the span of an hour. Super impressed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cameron Taylor

one of my favourite places in the whole city not just for coffee, but to just be in. The workers are lovely, the vinyl is awesome, and most importantly the coffee is perfect. I don't want to be too corny when writing this... but this place makes me very happy I live in this city!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pour over Coffee

Leo Quan

The manager made my wife and I a nice flat white with oat milk and Indonesian pout over coffee. A really nice gluten free cookie too. It's a cozy and friendly setting in the laneway. She was even playing vinyl and changing records after each song.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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