WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE
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Similar to the King West restaurant scene, the Waterworks area is brimming with one-of-a-kind coffee shops that have Torontonians flocking from all corners of the city. From Americanos and dark roasts to flat whites and cappuccinos, we guarantee you’ll find your next Saturday morning go-to on our ever-expanding list of local favourites – all just minutes from Waterworks.
- Bar Buca – 75 Portland Street (500m from Waterworks)
Open from 7am, this Italian-style community favourite snack bar prepares daily house made pastries and has a creative list of specialty coffees. With an ever-changing menu reflecting their commitment to sourcing fresh, authentic ingredients, start your day with something seasonally inspired to wake up and ready for the day.
- Quantum Coffee – 460 King Street West (550m from Waterworks)
Quantum Coffee is a situated on the busy corner of King and Spadina – a high traffic destination for the 9-5 commuters through the area. Offering a curated selection of single-origin beans from some of the best coffee producers across the globe you’ll be sure take in the range of rich flavours from their delicious expresso bar. Once known as the Backpacker’s Hostel and Spadina Hotel, this tech influenced coffee shop is also connected to Brainstation a collective of industry practitioners providing collaborative, hands-on training for working professionals, freelancers and entrepreneurs. Grab a latte on the way to work or class just minutes from Waterworks.
- Early Bird Expresso and Brew Bar – 613 Queen Street West (350m from Waterworks)
From owners Bani Taghaboni and Farshid Sahami, Early Bird Expresso and Brew Bar offers a perfect hideaway in the Queen and Bathurst area. Serving an array of delicious drinks and an assortment of treats, spend your morning hid away on one their bistros tables located on the back patio. An intimate setting whether catching up with Friends or on a date, you’ll be sure to enjoy the escape from the sounds of the queen west corridor.
- Colette Grande Café – 550 Wellington Street West (750m from Waterworks)
Celebrate the cuisine, décor, and atmosphere with a French style coffee at Colette Grande cafe. Take in the hustle and bustle of the city streets while savoring one of their classic lattes on their sidewalk patio. Frequent patrons always enjoy the modern French fare presented in an elegant space unique to Garment District. On the weekend, take the experience with you and grab one of their granola bowls or avocado toast for a stroll through the St. Andrews Playground.
- Dark Horse– 215 Spadina Ave (600m from Waterworks)
Stocking beans from both Detour and 49th Parallel, Dark Horse gives coffee lovers seasonally diverse, and delicious espresso options. Made with two important ingredients, J.J. Bean and love, resident coffee experts started experimenting with 24-hour cold brew drip creating their very own Dark Horse House cold brew. If you’re not in the mood for a roasted drip but still need a little boost, Dark Horse also offers a variety of fresh juices including cold pressed, 100% organic, raw, vegan, and small batch.