The backlit tiger mural above the espresso counter at De Mello, grinders and retail cups lined up on the terrazzo bar

Toronto

43.6532,-79.3832

Toronto spreads its best specialty coffee across old warehouse strips and quiet side streets, rewarding a bit of walking between neighborhoods.

The backlit tiger mural above the espresso counter at De Mello, grinders and retail cups lined up on the terrazzo bar

De Mello Coffee

The Well, Fashion District · Toronto

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The red La Marzocco espresso machine at Ethica with stacked branded ETHICA cups, exposed brick, and potted plants behind

Ethica Coffee Roasters

Wallace Emerson · Toronto

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Hale's industrial wooden cube ceiling installation strung with lights above the counter, a Drinks menu board visible below

Hale Coffee Company

Junction Triangle · Toronto

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The long stainless steel bar at Pilot Coffee Roasters under an angular origami style ceiling, with rows of grinders, bean hoppers, and a barista at work

Pilot Coffee Roasters

Ossington · Toronto

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The listening lounge at Rooms with a neon Rooms Radio sign, vintage speakers, a DJ booth, and warm ambient lighting

Rooms | 17 Baldwin

Baldwin Village · Toronto

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A row of pour over cones lined up on the counter at Subtext, with plants, retail bags, and the espresso machine behind

Subtext Coffee Roasters

Stockyards District · Toronto

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