8 Toronto Cafes Serving Fall Lattes That Are Better Than Starbucks

Because campfire lattes are the new PSLs. 🍂☕
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It’s coffee o’clock somewhere! Fall is just around the corner and that means we’re about to be overwhelmed with pumpkin-spiced everything. But if the PSL isn’t your favourite, don't fret. There are all kinds of cafes serving decadent fall drinks in Toronto and you don’t have to wait until October to try them. 

From cozy cardamom-spiced lattes to sweet apple cider, there are plenty of drinks in the 6ix that will warm your soul and give you an early taste of fall.

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Chocolate lovers won’t be able to get enough of the decadent Nutella lattes from Snakes & Lattes.

And those who like something a little more subtle will want to indulge with a warm honey oat latte from Early Bird Espresso.

Even Starbucks has already started serving pumpkin-spiced beverages in Canada, with an additional apple-oat drink alternative. 

If you want to try something new, then how does a purple sweet potato latte sound? 

Honestly, just thinking of these beverages makes us want to bust out our big knit sweaters, scarves, and boots.

So if you’re as ready for the season to change as we are, check out these awesome fall drinks.

Fika Cafe

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Sweden-inspired

Address: 28 Kensington Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Move over pumpkin spice because it's all about the cardamom-spiced latte at this gorgeous cafe in Kensington Market. The warm and cozy latte is filled with espresso, milk, cardamom bitters, simple syrup, and cinnamon.

Snakes & Lattes

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Cafe staples 

Address: Various Toronto locations

Why You Need To Go: You can get the sweetest Nutella lattes at this cute board game cafe chain, because every season is a good season for chocolate, right?

Balzac's Coffee

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Coffee +

Address: Various Toronto locations

Why You Need To Go: You can always count on Balzac's hot apple cider to get you in a fall mood, but the cafe Canadian drink with maple syrup is worth trying too.

StrangeLove Coffee

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Coffee +

Address: 101 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: The Lovers Latte here takes vanilla lattes to whole new levels with flavours like caramel, honeysuckle, and cinnamon shining through. They also make a tasty chai latte, which is always a great fall choice.

Early Bird Espresso

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Cofee +

Address: 613 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You know what they say, the early bird gets the latte. For something extra cozy you can indulge with a coconut lavender or a honey oat latte. 

Versus Coffee

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Cofee +

Address: 70 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you're searching for something to seriously spoil yourself with then the campfire latte has your name all over it. The maple latte comes topped with scorched mini marshmallows. 

Rustle & Still

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Vietnamese-inspired 

Address: 605 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Pumpkins aren't the only star of the season, so this one is for the sweet potato lovers out there. You can get delicious purple sweet potato lattes at this Vietnamese-inspired spot.

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Thank U Coffee

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Coffee +

Address: 3 Isabella St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This spot serves bright drinks filled with espresso, milk, real orange puree, and topped with a dried orange and chocolate powder.

  • Amber Van Wort was a writer at Narcity Canada. She studied journalism at Durham College in Oshawa and holds a special place in her heart for the Toronto Maple Leafs. She continues to be published in the Chicago Tribune, Best Reviews, and previously, The Belleville Intelligencer, totaling up to 9+ years of experience.

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