Coffee shop vibes are unmatched and before the pandemic, they were probably the highlight of your days. Packing up your laptop, heading to a café and finding a cozy place to work is one of my favourite things to do! I must say, it’s a comforting feeling to visit the same coffee shop everyday and get your go-to latte! There are so many coffee shops near Yonge and Eglinton that you have to give them all a try!
There are many aspects that make coffee shops different! The type of coffee bean they use, the way they steam the milk, and the variety of goodies they have are all things that make each coffee shop unique! If you’re a lover of coffee like me, these are a few places around Yonge and Eglinton that you have to sip from!
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Here are 4 coffee shops near Yonge and Eglinton you have to check out
De Mello Coffee
Location: 2489 Yonge St.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
De Mello Coffee is a city favourite in the Yonge and Eglinton area! At this location, you’re able to order your favourite coffee, as well as place an order online to enjoy their many coffee blends at home! De Mello is a playful, friendly environment that encourages sharing memories over a cup of coffee. Their pastries are baked in-house every morning by the expert pastry chefs!
The Social Blend
Location: 130 Eglinton Ave E.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The social blend is a coffee shop with Korean-inspired deserts. Coffee enthusiasts created this café for universities students to feel a sense of home and a place to meet new people! If you ever find yourself here you need to try their hot or cold espresso-based drinks and Genuine Tea lattes! If your sweet tooth is activated, order their signature macaroon flavours! They include:
- Matcha Kit-Kat
- Strawberry Crunch
- Tiramisu
- Earl Grey
- Double Raspberry
- Blueberry Cheesecake
- Oreo
- Injeolmi
- Milk Chocolate
Yonge and Eligible Café
Location: 155 Redpath Ave Unit 101
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Yonge and Eligible café is definitely the place to visit when you’re feeling for some food and a cup of coffee! They carry everything you can think of, from espresso, to scones, and even gelato! They have a cute retro gelato wagon right outside their front entrance! Their most popular food items include their croissant sandwiches, you can get a traditional Ham and Swiss sandwich on a fluffy French croissant for only $8.95! They even have a selection of healthy smoothies for all you carb conscious readers! My favourite one is the Buddha Blend which has coconut water, spinach, kale, apple, avocado, cilantro, & ginger!
At Origin
Location: 687 Mt Pleasant Rd.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Turkish owners, Cüneyt and Mehtap came together to create At Origin coffee shop! They use the highest quality bean and their goal is to allow the drinker the chance to know a country through its coffee. They owners say that in Turkey coffee isn’t consumed for the caffeine or taste, it’s a vessel of friendship and symbol of creating memorable moments. They’ve taken this motto and implemented it into the vibe at At Origin! Beside coffee, they also offer delicious tea blends, scones and traditional Turkish Açma.
