Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Toronto

Financial District, Toronto

Toronto's original multi-origin espresso pioneer, offering Ethiopian and Sumatra single origins alongside long blacks and flat whites

East York, Toronto

East York neighborhood cafe serving espresso and seasonal drinks with house-made pastries and sandwiches made fresh daily

The Junction, Toronto

Junction Triangle neighborhood cafe serving espresso-focused drinks with rustic, post-industrial vibes and outdoor patio seating

Leslieville, Toronto

Toronto roastery pulling shots on La Marzocco with direct trade beans from El Salvador and Honduras farms they visit personally

Midtown, Toronto

Award-winning Toronto roastery crafting medium-light roasts with artisanal methods, emphasizing direct sourcing transparency and farm relationships

Little Italy, Toronto

Toronto roaster since 2009 with minimalist ethos and precise espresso recipe: 18g in, 36g out in 30 seconds

Distillery District, Toronto

Australian-inspired espresso bar serving flat whites and the Magic, with a curated bean selection in the Distillery District

Little Portugal, Toronto

Community-focused espresso bar operating as a walk-up window, serving espresso drinks and specialty beverages in Old Toronto

Riverdale, Toronto

Signature Rooster roasts and worldly single-origin offerings with skilled latte art baristas overlooking Riverdale Park

Etobicoke, Toronto

In-house roaster serving single-origin light roasts including Ethiopian espresso, with a lakeside patio for post-cupping relaxation