Get an afternoon pick-me-up at these Yorkville coffee shops

Fair trade, locally-roasted or imported from Italy; Yorkville's coffee shops are sure to deliver a cup of Joe that'll hit the spot. Whether you need a hit of caffeine while window shopping or an early-morning boost before work, these cafes have you covered.

By The Coffee Snob

Havana Coffee Bar

1

233 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 1J9

• Phone Number
  • 416-968-1097Primary
• Directions

A bit off the beaten path, this Davenport cafe serves up stellar coffee and, well, funny greeting cards if you feel the urge. This spot is so un-Yorkville and in the best possible way. At this hidden gem with friendly staff, the coffee is probably the best you’ve tasted in a styrofoam cup. Not much seating though, so take-away is recommended.

Nespresso

2

159 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A2

• Phone Number
  • 416-847-0801Primary
  • 1-855-325-5781Tollfree
• Directions

Walking into Nespresso is like stepping into a coffee cathedral; the first thing you want to do is look up. Light streams down from designer fixtures suspended from the lofty ceiling. Seating is roomy. A beautiful coffee bar is perfect for reading your paper and a shop at the back offers free taster samples. You might want to dress up. Oh, and the coffee is world-class, too.

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