Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Toronto

Financial District, Toronto

The renowned Japanese specialty chain's Union Station outpost, serving their signature espresso and Kyoto-style iced coffee in Toronto's transit hub

Riverdale, Toronto

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

St. Lawrence, Toronto

Neighbourhood third-wave espresso bar serving coffee-based drinks with community focus and warm hospitality in Old Toronto

Distillery District, Toronto

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

Etobicoke, Toronto

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

Corso Italia, Toronto

African-inspired café roasting their own beans on-site, offering Ethiopian single origins alongside house specialty beverages

Etobicoke, Toronto

Organic, fair trade coffee from their own Birds & Beans roastery with 20+ years experience, featuring medium-dark roasts

Financial District, Toronto

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

Midtown, Toronto

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

East York, Toronto

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