5 coffee bars with comfy seating in Toronto

1) Cafe Neon

Cafe Neon is the sister establishment to Bar Neon. The owner styled the cafe after the Greek kafenio’s (coffee houses). The vibe is comfortable and laidback. The excellent coffee is sourced from a local vendor, and the baked goods are made daily in-house. Enjoy the all-day breakfast.

rough interior of Cafe Neon coffee bar

2) Dineen Coffee Co.

Dineen Coffee is located in a Toronto heritage building. It used to be a fur clothing factory. The interior is pretty and bright with large wrap-around windows that let you watch life pass by. I like the large wooden coffee bar. They have a very nice patio out front.

outside view of Dineen Coffee company in Toronto

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3) Snakes and Lattes Annex

Everyone loves Snakes and Lattes. You can’t go wrong when you visit with friends. Not only do they serve up great coffee in a comfy setting, but you can also spend a rainy afternoon here comfortably playing a variety of board games. It’s a lot of fun here.

cafe at the Snakes and Lattes boardgames store

4) White Squirrel

White Squirrel serves fair trade organic coffee and tea, along with a variety of sandwiches. They also serve Greg’s Ice Cream, which is made locally. The map of Toronto that fills an entire wall can be quite useful for those trying to establish a sense of direction.

exterior of White Squirrel

5) Out of This World Cafe

Out of this World is the cafe run by CAMH, a well-respected mental health institution in Toronto. A visit and a purchase from the cafe helps to support the continued work of CAMH. The institution helps so many Torontonians in need of assistance.

window facade of Out of This World Cafe

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