North York Guide Local Food · October 2026
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★ The cup-by-cup North York café list

Best Coffee Shops in North York: 10 Cafés Worth the Trip.

From Yonge-Sheppard to Don Mills, ten locally run cafés — each confirmed open on Google in October 2026 — ranked by Google rating, with hours, price bands and what reviewers order.

📌 Updated October 10, 2026 By the North York Guide Team 7 min read
10
cafés, all confirmed open
4.9
top Google rating (three cafés tie)
6
open all seven days
70 m
between Vanta and Another Land on Yonge
The 30-second answer

For the best-rated cup, go to Wilson Avenue or Yonge & Steeles; for a coffee crawl, stay on Yonge Street.

Cocoon Coffee at 855 Wilson Ave and LOVA Cafe and Bakery at 6464 Yonge St are both rated 4.9 on Google and lead Google’s local results for this search. Vanta Coffee Club (4711 Yonge St) opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and sits about 70 m from Another Land Coffee (4708 Yonge St).

Hours, ratings and price bands below are from Google as of October 10, 2026. Chains such as Tim Hortons, Starbucks and Second Cup are left out on purpose.

If you only have a minute

The 5 stops that matter most

  1. Cocoon Coffee, 855 Wilson Ave4.9 stars
  2. LOVA, 6464 Yonge StYonge & Steeles
  3. Haven Brews, 222 Finch Ave WSpecialty
  4. Vanta, 4711 Yonge StOpens 7 a.m.
  5. Yonge Street crawlRoute
The ranked list

North York’s Best Coffee Shops

Ranked by Google rating, with review count as the tiebreaker. Every café below was returned as operational by Google Places on October 10, 2026, at the address shown. For a matcha-first list see our best matcha in North York guide, and for something cold and chewy try bubble tea.

Cookies at Cocoon Coffee, North York
Top pickEspresso & matcha

1. Cocoon Coffee

855 Wilson Ave · Wilson Avenue

Cocoon Coffee at 855 Wilson Ave is the highest-rated café on this list: 4.9 stars across 666 Google reviews, and the second result in Google’s local pack for “best coffee shops north york” on October 10, 2026. Google describes it as a tiny café with minimalist décor making espresso and matcha drinks plus house-made treats. Reviewers single out the dalgona latte, the frothy Americano and a gochujang cookie.

“The frothy Americano was excellent smooth and not too bitter. The gochujang cookie was an especially pleasant surprise.” — Google review

Worth knowing: open Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. only. One reviewer found a cortado a little sour, so the Americano or a milk drink is the safer first order.

Google 4.9 (666 reviews)Dalgona latte, Americano, gochujang cookie

Hours: Wed–Sun 9–4; closed Mon–Tue · Google price band: $1–$10

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LOVA Cafe and Bakery storefront on Yonge Street, North York
Top of Google local packBakery

2. LOVA Cafe and Bakery

6464 Yonge St Unit 164 (entrance 6) · Yonge & Steeles

LOVA Cafe and Bakery at 6464 Yonge St is the first café in Google’s local results for this search, at 4.9 stars from 257 reviews. Reviewers mention flat whites, iced coffees, a macchiato, pastries and several cheesecakes, including a Dubai chocolate version.

“Found new friendly local café on Yonge and Steels. Coffee tastes even better than Starbucks.” — Google review

Worth knowing: Google lists the entrance as unit 164, entrance #6. One reviewer found prices on the higher end, so expect the $10–$20 Google price band rather than the cheapest in this list.

Google 4.9 (257 reviews)Flat white, cheesecakes, pastries

Hours: Mon–Thu 9–9; Fri–Sat 9–10; Sun 11–9 · Google price band: $10–$20

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Bag of whole-bean coffee from Blaze Coffee Roasters, North York
RoasterWeekdays only

3. Blaze Coffee Roasters

188 Limestone Crescent · Downsview

Blaze Coffee Roasters at 188 Limestone Crescent is listed by Google as a coffee roastery, with 4.9 stars from 217 reviews. Reviewers talk about a pour-over, a double-shot espresso, a dark roast and Ethiopian beans, and its whole-bean bags appear in Google photos — this is the pick if you want beans to take home.

“The pour-over was exceptional—balanced and flavorful.” — Google review

Worth knowing: the hours are weekdays only (Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–3). Google shows no price band for it.

Google 4.9 (217 reviews)Pour-over, espresso, whole beans

Hours: Mon–Thu 9–5; Fri 9–3; closed Sat–Sun · Google price band: Not listed

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Interior of Baretto Caffe on Don Mills Road, North York
Italian caféGelato & panini

4. Baretto Caffe

1262 Don Mills Rd Unit 106 · Don Mills Road

Baretto Caffe at 1262 Don Mills Rd Unit 106 has 4.8 stars across 767 Google reviews and was listed first in the Tripadvisor “Best Cafés in North York” result that appeared in Google on October 10, 2026. Google calls it a modern, minimalist Italian spot serving espresso, pasta, pizza, panini and pastries. Reviewers name the blueberry Danish, a prosciutto-and-egg croissant, gelato, chai latte and Italian hot chocolate.

“The blueberry Danish was perfectly flaky with a bright, fresh blueberry flavor.” — Google review

Worth knowing: closed Sundays; open Saturday 9–4. It is the only café here that doubles as a light lunch stop, with pasta and panini on the menu.

Google 4.8 (767 reviews)Pastries, panini, Italian hot chocolate

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–5; Sat 9–4; closed Sun · Google price band: $10–$20

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Grilled panini with salad at Haven Brews, North York
Specialty coffeeBrunch

5. Haven Brews

222 Finch Ave W Unit 101 · Finch Avenue West

Haven Brews at 222 Finch Ave W Unit 101 holds 4.8 stars from 401 reviews. Reviewers say the staff explain the aroma and tasting notes of each coffee, and that it offers two espresso options, Ethiopian and Brazilian, plus hand-drip coffee. On the food side they name a berry croffle, a grilled turkey sandwich and an avocado sous-vide egg toast.

“They offer two espresso options, Ethiopian and Brazilian, and the Ethiopian espresso I tried was excellent.” — Google review

Worth knowing: closed Tuesdays. Reviewers say it gets busy on Saturdays, and one found the food and drinks slightly pricey.

Google 4.8 (401 reviews)Ethiopian espresso, hand drip, croffles

Hours: Wed–Mon 9:30–4:30 (Sat–Sun to 5); closed Tue · Google price band: $10–$20

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Sandwich from Aashro Cafe, North York
Hidden gemIndian café

6. Aashro Cafe

2018 Sheppard Ave E Unit A4 · Sheppard Avenue East

Aashro Cafe at 2018 Sheppard Ave E Unit A4 earns 4.7 stars from 589 reviews as an Indian-leaning café: reviewers name masala tea, a Village Paneer Sandwich and an iced matcha latte. It sits at the back of a strip mall east of Fairview Mall (1800 Sheppard Ave E) with a warm, clay-toned interior.

“Finally found a cafe that offers more than just your typical breakfast sandwiches.” — Google review

Worth knowing: the longest hours on this list on weekdays and Saturdays (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.). One reviewer warns there is not a lot of seating.

Google 4.7 (589 reviews)Masala tea, paneer sandwich, matcha latte

Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 10–6 · Google price band: $10–$20

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Latte and cake slice at Vanta Coffee Club, North York
Yonge-SheppardOpens 7 a.m.

7. Vanta Coffee Club

4711 Yonge St · Yonge & Sheppard

Vanta Coffee Club at 4711 Yonge St has the most reviews of any café here: 4.6 stars across 1,054. It sits inside an office building a few steps from Sheppard-Yonge station, per reviewers, and opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays, the earliest on this list. Two reviewers name the iced military latte; others mention strawberry matcha, a dirty chai, carrot cake and a Nanaimo bar.

“Their almond croissant is FILLED.” — Google review

Worth knowing: Another Land Coffee is about 70 m away at 4708 Yonge St — see the Yonge Street route below.

Google 4.6 (1,054 reviews)Iced military latte, strawberry matcha, croissants

Hours: Mon–Fri 7–5; Sat–Sun 8–4 · Google price band: $1–$10

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Muffins at Forest Cafe, North York
Work-friendlyBakery

8. Forest Cafe

56 Forest Manor Rd Unit 5 · Don Mills & Sheppard

Forest Cafe at 56 Forest Manor Rd Unit 5 has 4.6 stars across 989 reviews. Reviewers name the cream berry croffle and a sun-dried tomato mozzarella cheese bread, and one says staff give you the wifi password so you can work there. There is also a Forest Cafe in Thornhill, so it is not a one-off.

“Forest Cafe has quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots in North York.” — Google review

Worth knowing: one reviewer found every table taken by laptop users on a busy visit. Come off-peak if you want a seat.

Google 4.6 (989 reviews)Croffles, cheese bread, long-stay seating

Hours: Mon–Fri 9–7; Sat–Sun 9–8 · Google price band: $10–$20

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Counter and seating inside Another Land Coffee, North York
Specialty coffeeBeans on shelf

9. Another Land Coffee

4708 Yonge St · Yonge & Sheppard

Another Land Coffee at 4708 Yonge St has 4.6 stars from 589 reviews and appears in Google’s organic results for this search. Reviewers mention coffee, tea and cocktails, a shelf of specialty beans, a matcha tiramisu latte, a well-made cortado, home-baked cheesecake and a Japanese sandwich. One calls it quiet enough to study in on weekdays.

“The latte matcha tiramisu is the best thing I have tried currently!” — Google review

Worth knowing: open daily 9–6. Our matcha guide also lists it.

Google 4.6 (589 reviews)Matcha tiramisu latte, cortado, beans

Hours: Daily 9–6 · Google price band: $1–$10

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Tiramisu cup at Coffee Lunar, North York
Yonge-FinchMatcha too

10. Coffee Lunar

6040 Yonge St · Yonge & Finch

Coffee Lunar at 6040 Yonge St has 4.3 stars across 360 reviews — the lowest rating here, but it is the espresso-bar pick on the Yonge-Finch stretch. Reviewers name the cappuccino, flat white, vanilla bean latte, matcha latte, matcha basque cheesecake, an egg sandwich and tiramisu. It is also our top matcha pick.

“Hands down the best espresso drinks in North York, happy to have found you.” — Google review

Worth knowing: one Sunday reviewer found it quiet around 10:30 a.m. and much busier by 11.

Google 4.3 (360 reviews)Flat white, matcha basque cheesecake, tiramisu

Hours: Daily 9–7 · Google price band: $1–$10

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Side by side

Comparison Table

Ratings and review counts are Google figures on October 10, 2026. Confirm hours before a special trip.

CaféAreaGoogle (reviews)HoursPrice band
1. Cocoon CoffeeWilson Ave4.9 (666)Wed–Sun 9–4; closed Mon–Tue$1–$10
2. LOVA Cafe and BakeryYonge & Steeles4.9 (257)Mon–Thu 9–9; Fri–Sat 9–10; Sun 11–9$10–$20
3. Blaze Coffee RoastersDownsview4.9 (217)Mon–Thu 9–5; Fri 9–3; closed Sat–SunNot listed
4. Baretto CaffeDon Mills Rd4.8 (767)Mon–Fri 8:30–5; Sat 9–4; closed Sun$10–$20
5. Haven BrewsFinch Ave W4.8 (401)Wed–Mon 9:30–4:30 (Sat–Sun to 5); closed Tue$10–$20
6. Aashro CafeSheppard Ave E4.7 (589)Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 10–6$10–$20
7. Vanta Coffee ClubYonge-Sheppard4.6 (1,054)Mon–Fri 7–5; Sat–Sun 8–4$1–$10
8. Forest CafeForest Manor Rd4.6 (989)Mon–Fri 9–7; Sat–Sun 9–8$10–$20
9. Another Land CoffeeYonge-Sheppard4.6 (589)Daily 9–6$1–$10
10. Coffee LunarYonge-Finch4.3 (360)Daily 9–7$1–$10
If you do one thing

Two Coffee Routes

The Yonge Street route. Start at Vanta Coffee Club (4711 Yonge St) and cross to Another Land Coffee (4708 Yonge St), about 70 m apart. Then head north to Coffee Lunar (6040 Yonge St) — Finch is two stops north of Sheppard-Yonge on Line 1 — and finish at LOVA (6464 Yonge St), about 0.7 km further north. Four cafés on one street, all open on Sundays.

The Sheppard East route. Forest Cafe (56 Forest Manor Rd) and Aashro Cafe (2018 Sheppard Ave E) are about 1.2 km apart in a straight line. Pair a croffle at Forest Cafe with masala tea at Aashro; both are open seven days.

Editor’s pick

If you do one thing: Cocoon Coffee on a Saturday morning.

It has the top rating on the list, but it only opens Wednesday to Sunday, 9–4 — plan around that.

How we chose

How This List Was Built

We started from cafés that surface for “best coffee shops north york” in Google results and Google Places searches across Willowdale, Yonge-Sheppard, Yonge-Finch, Bayview Village, Don Mills and Downsview, then kept locally run, coffee-led spots with an operational Google status at the address we publish. “What to order” comes from items repeated in Google reviews, and every quote is a verbatim Google review. Photos are from Google Maps contributors.

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best coffee shop in North York?

Cocoon Coffee at 855 Wilson Ave and LOVA Cafe and Bakery at 6464 Yonge St are both rated 4.9 on Google (666 and 257 reviews) and are the top two results in Google’s local pack for this search. For specialty espresso, Haven Brews (222 Finch Ave W) and Blaze Coffee Roasters (188 Limestone Crescent) are the strongest picks.

Which North York coffee shops are open on Sunday?

Vanta Coffee Club, Another Land Coffee, Forest Cafe, Aashro Cafe, Coffee Lunar, LOVA, Haven Brews and Cocoon Coffee are open Sundays per Google. Baretto Caffe is closed Sundays, and Blaze Coffee Roasters is closed both weekend days.

Where can I get coffee near Yonge and Sheppard?

Vanta Coffee Club at 4711 Yonge St and Another Land Coffee at 4708 Yonge St are about 70 m apart. Vanta opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and sits inside an office building near Sheppard-Yonge station; Another Land is open daily 9–6.

What are the best cafés near Yonge and Finch or Steeles?

Coffee Lunar at 6040 Yonge St is the Yonge-Finch espresso bar, and LOVA Cafe and Bakery at 6464 Yonge St is about 0.7 km north of it. Haven Brews at 222 Finch Ave W is the specialty-coffee option on Finch Avenue West.

Which North York cafés are good for working on a laptop?

Forest Cafe at 56 Forest Manor Rd — a reviewer says staff hand out the wifi password — is the most work-friendly, though tables fill with laptop users at busy times. Another Land Coffee is described by one reviewer as quiet enough to study in on weekdays. Policies change, so ask at the counter.

How much does coffee cost at North York cafés?

Google’s per-person price bands are $1–$10 at Cocoon Coffee, Vanta Coffee Club, Another Land Coffee and Coffee Lunar, and $10–$20 at LOVA, Baretto Caffe, Haven Brews, Aashro Cafe and Forest Cafe. Blaze Coffee Roasters has no price band listed. These are bands for a visit, not the price of one drink.

Where can I buy coffee beans in North York?

Blaze Coffee Roasters at 188 Limestone Crescent is a roastery whose whole-bean bags appear in Google photos, open weekdays only. A reviewer says Another Land Coffee at 4708 Yonge St carries a selection of specialty beans on its shelf.

Where is good coffee near Don Mills Road and Sheppard?

Forest Cafe at 56 Forest Manor Rd and Baretto Caffe at 1262 Don Mills Rd are the Don Mills-side picks; Aashro Cafe at 2018 Sheppard Ave E is about 1.2 km east of Forest Cafe in a straight line.

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