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8 Beautiful Toronto Cafés With Dreamy Vibes That Should Be On Everyone's 2024 Bucket List

Coffee date? ☕️

A girl drinking a cup of coffee. Right: A table with magazines and a cup of coffee in a green mug.

A person drinking a coffee. Right: A latte from a new Toronto cafe.

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Sitting down with a book in one hand and a coffee in the other is always great when the atmosphere of a coffee shop matches the energy. Thankfully for you, there are a ton of Toronto cafes with immaculate vibes that will do the trick.

The city is already filled with so many great coffee shops but there are some new ones that should be on everyone's bucket lists.

Cafes kind of define a city's culture and if you want to understand Toronto better, hanging out in some of these new hidden gems would tell you a lot about the 6ix.

Not only should every visitor check out these new and exciting coffee shops, but locals should too.

Add these coffee shops to your bucket list immediately because they are so beautiful and serve up mad-good lattes, matcha and so much more.

Here are seven cafes in Toronto that are perfect for coffee dates and work-from-home days — whatever you're feeling.

Neo Coffee Bar

@mai8699

The new location is right beside my place yayy #workfromhomecafe #studycafe #torontocafe #coffeeshop #neocoffeebar

Price: 💸💸

Address: 61 Spadina Ave., Toronto

Why You Need To Go: There are three locations for this coffee bar, the other two being at Bay and College and Frederick and King, but the King and Spadina location is new and absolutely breathtaking.

The open-concept space has large windows that allow maximum light through, which is perfect on cold days, and the coffee bar serves espresso-based beverages during the day and alcoholic drinks during the evening.

They also have a long list of foods inspired by Japanese flavours and croissants that are to die for.

Neo Coffee Bar Website

Virtu Cafe

@annako.xo

new coffee shop in the yorkville area! 📍virtu #toronto #torontofood #coffeetiktok #torontodatenight #torontoeats #torontofood #thingstodo #torontodateideas #torontorestaurants #torontodatenight #torontolife

Price: 💸💸

Address: 391 Bloor St E, Toronto

Why You Need To Go: Located in Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville lies a cafe on the hotel's street level that overlooks the quaint streets.

It's more than just a cafe with a coffee menu, but one with an all-day food menu and breakfast too.

The cafe is beautifully designed with green chairs and bookshelves, making it a welcoming space.

Virtu Cafe Website

5s Cafe

@satin.rose

NEW Cafe in Toronto- 5s Cafe 📍6 Denison Ave, Toronto. #5scafetoronto #5scafe #torontocoffeeshops #torontovintage #torontocoffee #matchalatte #torontofood #torontolife #torontocoffee #newcafetoronto

Price: 💸

Address: 6 Denison Ave, Toronto

Why You Need To Go: This coffee shop not only serves extensive beverages but also has a whole bunch of baked goods that would complement your coffee quite well.

From brownies to scones, cookies, saffron cake and more. Their baked goods are worth the visit alone because they look so scrumptious.

5s Cafe Menu

Dineen

@bestspotsintoronto

Checked out the newest location of Dineen’s in Toronto! #spacious #specialty #brewing #speakeasy

Price: 💸

Address: 81 Bay St., Toronto

Why You Need To Go: Dineen is not a new coffee shop, but they just opened a new location in Toronto's Financial District, and it is so cute.

The cafe is like a Barbie world, giving off pink vibes, but if you know anything about this coffee shop, it's just how good their coffee and baked goods are.

The natural lighting gives off a positive energy, while the decor is quite inviting.

Dineen Website

Cafe X Bica

@andrewcretaro

New cafe just opened up in Toronto, Bica! #cafe #toronto #fyp #torontocafe

Price: 💸

Address: 160 Pears Ave. Unit 100, Toronto

Why You Need To Go: This gorgeous new cafe in Toronto is seriously breathtaking. They have an unmatched vibe that features a minimalist design with a hint of luxury.

Every picture you snap in this coffee shop will feel like it belongs on a Pinterest board because it is simply so aesthetic.

So, if you were looking for a hidden gem coffee shop, this is the one.

Cafe X Bica Instagram

Graination Specialty Coffee

@graination_official

Find us 📍204 Spadina Ave. ☕🎞️📸 #toronto #torontolife #torontocafe #torontocoffee #torontocoffeeshops #torontodowntown #torontospots #torontolifestyle

Price: 💸

Address: 204 Spadina Ave. Ground floor, Toronto

Why You Need To Go: If you love photography, then you'll love this coffee shop because it's also a film lab.

They've got a wall of photography books that are constantly rotating to keep you entertained, and lab members could have their photos hung on the walls to be admired by cafe-goers.

"Specializing in espresso and hand-brewed specialty coffee, our cafe celebrates analog photography, fine art prints, and the art of visual storytelling," Graination describes on its website.

"Our Coffee Shop: Where creativity and coffee craftsmanship unite,'" it adds.

Graination Website

10 Dean

@ligorbunova

one of my fav coffee spots to get work done in toronto 👩🏻‍💻📋💻📁✍🏼 #torontocoffee #10deancafe #torontocafe #torontofoodie #torontocoworking #torontolifestyle #10dean #torontocoffeespots #wfhtoronto #torontostudyspots

Price: 💸

Address: 484 Spadina Ave., Toronto

Why You Need To Go: This Toronto coffee shop opened in 2023, but it should be on your 2024 list if you haven't been yet. The coffee shop is located in The Waverly Hotel in Toronto, and not only does it have a massive co-working space, but it is also pet-friendly.

So don't leave your pups at home and let them get their paws deep into a puppuccino while you sip on your cappuccino.

10 Dean Website

915 Dupont

@abadbetch

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Price: 💸

Address: 915 Dupont St., Toronto

Why You Need To Go: Unlike other coffee shops in the city, this one prides itself on its music and its funky AF. They call themselves a listening bar, and the aesthetics of this cafe are unmatched.

From cozy floor seating to vintage-looking couches, this cafe is the perfect place for a weekend coffee and chill vibe.

With DJs playing their finest tunes and baristas whipping out creamy lattes, this place cannot be overlooked.

915 Dupont Instagram

The city is filled with so many coffee shops it would be tough to choose favourites, but if you're looking to change your day and find a new spot to chill in the city, might we suggest the newest ones.

If you were looking for more options, here is a list of six other Toronto cafes that serve a mean cup of joe and are great places to study or work from.

  • Writer

    Mira Nabulsi (she/her) was a Writer for Narcity Media with over five years of journalism experience. Before joining the team, she worked at Xtalks and Discovery Channel. Mira graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Master of Journalism and completed her undergraduate degree from York University. But, now she loves to eat and taste all the different cuisines and culinary experiences the world has to offer.

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