A cute idea designed by people who don’t sit at or visited a cafe! The inside of the shop seems like it was made to not invite people to sit. Flat back benches, with zero comfort offered while absolutely no lighting around the sitting area. We ordered, fortunately were able to sit in the nicer patio space, and waited for our small bites, 20 minutes later the person who welcomed us came back to tell us that none of what we ordered was in stock- this was at around 1 pm on a Sunday. And then it took them another 20 minutes to try to refund us. Would go back if they fix the lighting or actually have what they say they offer!!!
Sarah Z
Amazing selection of wine, helpful staff and a very aesthetic place to be in
The Wyck
Parkdale Grows Up (But Keeps a Flask in Its Sock)
Intro Scene
Once upon a 3 a.m. in Parkdale, you’d stagger out of Stones Place with half your shirt untucked and a stranger’s cigarette in your hand. The streets were sticky, the air smelled like tequila and existential crisis, and nobody owned a yoga mat. But things have changed. Now, I sip house wine in daylight, politely request a volume adjustment, and smile at someone’s dog in a sweater. This isn’t the old Parkdale. But damn it, I think I like it.
What Was Ordered
At Happy Coffee & Wine:
Espresso that could file your taxes for you
House red that was light, cheeky, and surprisingly grown-up
A flirtation with a pastry still in the oven
A quiet table under a wood-and-glass canopy where the ghosts of old bars go to detox
Service Commentary
Not a trace of Parkdale’s old barkeep indifference here. The server smiled, listened, adjusted the music, and didn’t once make me feel like I was bothering them. A strange, refreshing experience—like discovering the bouncer at Bambi’s reads Proust.
Vibe Check
This is what happens when the kids from the Stones Place era grow up but still want a little chaos with their caffeine. People here are stylish in an unbothered way. There’s a guy on a laptop who’s definitely editing a zine. There’s a couple sipping orange wine like it's holy communion. The vibe is soft-spoken rebellion.
The Space Itself
Inside: wood slats, mustard stools, wine bottles arranged like they’ve read Kinfolk. Outside: a back patio that feels like you stepped into a tiny Montreal film festival. All light, no ego. You could host a breakup or a book club here, depending on the weather.
About the Neighborhood
This is King West meets pre-gentrified Parkdale, where Tilt Arcade screams across the street and the memory of The Cadillac Lounge lingers like stale beer in a dive bar hoodie. The ghosts of Not My Dog, Wrongbar, and Stones Place still pace these blocks—waiting for a bartender who no longer works here and a jukebox that no longer plays The Clash.
Hits & Misses
✓ Espresso and wine both nailed it ✓ Back patio perfect for quiet plotting ✓ Staff were warm, no Toronto attitude ✓ Space has depth and intention ✗ Not many pastries if you show up late ✗ You might miss the chaos of old Parkdale if you're too nostalgic
Final Verdict
Happy Coffee & Wine is Parkdale’s clean-shaven older cousin who still has “Miss You” on vinyl. It’s soft but sharp, minimal but warm, and just chaotic enough to keep things interesting. If you’re mourning Stones Place, don’t worry—this spot has good wine, good light, and just enough weird to make you feel at home.
Rating: 4.2/5
Perfect For
Reformed party kids who now drink Pinot
Second dates that might turn into shared leases
Sol Lee
I’ve been a regular for about a year now. It’s a great place to enjoy a coffee or hang out with friends over drinks. Thanks to the friendly staff, I can always have a comfortable and enjoyable time ☕️🌿
Raheleh Khodabakhsh (Rahi)
Great tasting coffee, awesome music!! 😍
sayo. ca
I enjoyed drip coffee comes with a coffee server, which tastes rich and fruity. This quiet and peaceful atmosphere is perfect for spending me time. If you want drip coffee, a coffee server will serve it to you. If you ask for large, it will fill up 2 cups of server memory. Some people may not like the strong fruity sourness, but I find it delicious in the recent rainy and gloomy weather in Toronto. It's a quiet cafe, so it's recommended for spending some time by yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Oleksandr Ishchuk
I had the pleasure of visiting Happy Coffee and Wine, and I can’t recommend it enough! The coffee here is absolutely fantastic—rich, smooth, and brewed to perfection. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic espresso or something a little more unique, they’ve got something for every taste.
The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Their warm, personable service really adds to the overall experience.
The atmosphere is charming and cozy, with just the right amount of ambiance for either a relaxed morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. It’s the kind of place you can easily spend hours in, whether working, chatting with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet moment to yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Schweizer
Friendly. Helpful. Lovely. Exquisite. Delicious. I had a gueyere galette and a yummy cortado in a really pretty glass.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Rothberg
Super chill spot for good all day coffee (reg/decaf espresso at night)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Farnaz Gholami
Incredibly pleasant energy, space, and music! The coffee is great and the staff are lovely! Overall, vibes are vibing! :)
I absolutely LOVE this gem of a place. I'd come just to read the menu descriptions. The snacks are delightful and the curation of wines and ciders is top tier. Likely to go over your head if you don't know your stuff - making it a place to experience something real, real good in a world of otherwise mundane menus. I brought my boss in yesterday and it's our new go to spot. Thanks, Happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G J
If you like rude arrogant baristas that don't appear to wash their hands, overshare their miserable personal life and serve burnt coffee this place is for you. Otherwise – try The Abbott across the street.
Leah Jane
i love it here. madelyn was amazing.
alui914
Back patio, tasty coffee and a solid wine list. Awesome spot to drop in on while you're exploring
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
venkat iyer
I really liked this place! Great natural wine options - and a pretty patio. Service could be better though, and I'd have preferred a good conversation around the wines. But definitely a good place with great promise!
A cute idea designed by people who don’t sit at or visited a cafe! The inside of the shop seems like it was made to not invite people to sit. Flat back benches, with zero comfort offered while absolutely no lighting around the sitting area. We ordered, fortunately were able to sit in the nicer patio space, and waited for our small bites, 20 minutes later the person who welcomed us came back to tell us that none of what we ordered was in stock- this was at around 1 pm on a Sunday. And then it took them another 20 minutes to try to refund us.
Would go back if they fix the lighting or actually have what they say they offer!!!
Amazing selection of wine, helpful staff and a very aesthetic place to be in
Parkdale Grows Up (But Keeps a Flask in Its Sock)
Intro Scene
Once upon a 3 a.m. in Parkdale, you’d stagger out of Stones Place with half your shirt untucked and a stranger’s cigarette in your hand. The streets were sticky, the air smelled like tequila and existential crisis, and nobody owned a yoga mat. But things have changed. Now, I sip house wine in daylight, politely request a volume adjustment, and smile at someone’s dog in a sweater. This isn’t the old Parkdale. But damn it, I think I like it.
What Was Ordered
At Happy Coffee & Wine:
Espresso that could file your taxes for you
House red that was light, cheeky, and surprisingly grown-up
A flirtation with a pastry still in the oven
A quiet table under a wood-and-glass canopy where the ghosts of old bars go to detox
Service Commentary
Not a trace of Parkdale’s old barkeep indifference here. The server smiled, listened, adjusted the music, and didn’t once make me feel like I was bothering them. A strange, refreshing experience—like discovering the bouncer at Bambi’s reads Proust.
Vibe Check
This is what happens when the kids from the Stones Place era grow up but still want a little chaos with their caffeine. People here are stylish in an unbothered way. There’s a guy on a laptop who’s definitely editing a zine. There’s a couple sipping orange wine like it's holy communion. The vibe is soft-spoken rebellion.
The Space Itself
Inside: wood slats, mustard stools, wine bottles arranged like they’ve read Kinfolk. Outside: a back patio that feels like you stepped into a tiny Montreal film festival. All light, no ego. You could host a breakup or a book club here, depending on the weather.
About the Neighborhood
This is King West meets pre-gentrified Parkdale, where Tilt Arcade screams across the street and the memory of The Cadillac Lounge lingers like stale beer in a dive bar hoodie. The ghosts of Not My Dog, Wrongbar, and Stones Place still pace these blocks—waiting for a bartender who no longer works here and a jukebox that no longer plays The Clash.
Hits & Misses
✓ Espresso and wine both nailed it
✓ Back patio perfect for quiet plotting
✓ Staff were warm, no Toronto attitude
✓ Space has depth and intention
✗ Not many pastries if you show up late
✗ You might miss the chaos of old Parkdale if you're too nostalgic
Final Verdict
Happy Coffee & Wine is Parkdale’s clean-shaven older cousin who still has “Miss You” on vinyl. It’s soft but sharp, minimal but warm, and just chaotic enough to keep things interesting. If you’re mourning Stones Place, don’t worry—this spot has good wine, good light, and just enough weird to make you feel at home.
Rating: 4.2/5
Perfect For
Reformed party kids who now drink Pinot
Second dates that might turn into shared leases
I’ve been a regular for about a year now. It’s a great place to enjoy a coffee or hang out with friends over drinks. Thanks to the friendly staff, I can always have a comfortable and enjoyable time ☕️🌿
Great tasting coffee, awesome music!! 😍
I enjoyed drip coffee comes with a coffee server, which tastes rich and fruity. This quiet and peaceful atmosphere is perfect for spending me time.
If you want drip coffee, a coffee server will serve it to you. If you ask for large, it will fill up 2 cups of server memory. Some people may not like the strong fruity sourness, but I find it delicious in the recent rainy and gloomy weather in Toronto. It's a quiet cafe, so it's recommended for spending some time by yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had the pleasure of visiting Happy Coffee and Wine, and I can’t recommend it enough! The coffee here is absolutely fantastic—rich, smooth, and brewed to perfection. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic espresso or something a little more unique, they’ve got something for every taste.
The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Their warm, personable service really adds to the overall experience.
The atmosphere is charming and cozy, with just the right amount of ambiance for either a relaxed morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. It’s the kind of place you can easily spend hours in, whether working, chatting with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet moment to yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly. Helpful. Lovely. Exquisite. Delicious. I had a gueyere galette and a yummy cortado in a really pretty glass.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super chill spot for good all day coffee (reg/decaf espresso at night)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Incredibly pleasant energy, space, and music! The coffee is great and the staff are lovely! Overall, vibes are vibing! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I absolutely LOVE this gem of a place. I'd come just to read the menu descriptions. The snacks are delightful and the curation of wines and ciders is top tier. Likely to go over your head if you don't know your stuff - making it a place to experience something real, real good in a world of otherwise mundane menus. I brought my boss in yesterday and it's our new go to spot. Thanks, Happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you like rude arrogant baristas that don't appear to wash their hands, overshare their miserable personal life and serve burnt coffee this place is for you. Otherwise – try The Abbott across the street.
i love it here. madelyn was amazing.
Back patio, tasty coffee and a solid wine list. Awesome spot to drop in on while you're exploring
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I really liked this place! Great natural wine options - and a pretty patio. Service could be better though, and I'd have preferred a good conversation around the wines. But definitely a good place with great promise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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