5 Best Cafes near York

“Delicious empanadas, alfajores, mate and coffee 🥟🥟🧉☕️ We’vebeen going since they opened about 10 years ago (?) . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I love this little coffee shop. The music is always spot on, the vibes are just right.

The quality of the ingredients they use is phenomenal and the drinks are very nice, I personally love their iced teas. And the prices are actually quite decent, not overprized as most other spots that share a similar concept and debatable quality.

Angelina is very nice and helpful and an unknow barista with a moustache is friendly and softspoken. Great staff.“

“Café Daki gets its name from the Greek word kafedaki — “a small cup of coffee” — and that pretty much sets the tone.

Tucked into St. Clair West in Toronto, this tiny-but-mighty café delivers a distinctly European feel with a soft touch of Greece. The footprint is small, but the execution is thoughtful enough that nothing feels missing. It’s the kind of space that makes you reconsider what “small” can actually do.

When you walk in, there’s a charming little nook to the left — potted plants, a vintage-style table, a mirror that bounces the light just right. Cozy without trying too hard. On the opposite wall (only a few feet away), a slim row of seating (4-5) makes dine-in possible without crowding the space. Every inch feels intentional.

There’s a refrigerated retail section stocked with water, hummus, packaged drinks, and desserts. A small board highlighting local businesses adds a community touch. One of my favourite details? A bicycle mounted along the wall with a wooden plank across the top, cleverly used to hold lids, tissues, and essentials. Functional, but also very aesthetic.

The coffee program is strong. They use beans from De Mello Coffee Roasters, and the classic espresso menu is all there — plus traditional Greek coffee. (Quick tip: drink it while it’s hot; let it sit too long and the grounds rise to the top.) Alternative milk options are plenty — oat, almond, coconut, soy — and their tea selection features premium blends from Sloane Fine Tea Merchants.

The baked goods lean Greek in the best way — spanakopita and tiropita that are flaky, savoury, and genuinely satisfying. On the retail shelf, you’ll find De Mello beans alongside Greek extra virgin olive oil and thyme honey — small details that round out the story.

Café Daki proves you don’t need square footage to create atmosphere. Just intention, warmth, and a very good cup of coffee.“

“best bar in the community“

“Bonito espaço (pastelaria) em Toronto onde se pode tomar um bom pequeno almoço ou lanche sempre com muita simpatia e lindos sorrisos de quem nos atende. Recomendo 100% �“