A Lot Coffee — Restaurant in Markham

I was on the lookout for a new coffee shop to try since the one I had originally planned to go to was closed for today. I came across A Lot Coffee during my Google search and was drawn in by their unique menu items.

This coffee shop is located beside (the very busy) Garden Cafe so initially, it was a little difficult to locate - especially since their sign didn't stand out too much. Admittedly, the parking on this plaza is always very chaotic since it is busy but there it is both above ground and underground parking.

The coffee shop is a decent size and quite clean from a glance. I love their minimal decor which makes it very cute. They have their menu posted outside/through the window so you can take a peek before entering but they also have large tv screen menus inside as well for easy viewing. Service was short but friendly. We were thanked upon leaving as well.

Now on to the drinks...

I was feeling for some caffeine so I opted for the OREO LATTE. I love the aesthetic of this drink as we have a beautiful gradient - starting with some Oreo crumbs, then milk, espresso, chocolate whip cream, and finally, topped with mini Oreo cookies. Though it sounds indulgent, this beverage wasn't very heavy and also catered to the Asian tastebuds, being not too sweet.

If you're looking for a more unique beverage, they have a YUZU MATCHA LATTE WITH MILK FOAM which my mom ordered. The yuzu notes were evident but balanced well with the matcha. Overall, it was not too sweet so no adjustments needed to my made. The milk foam was a nice touch to contrast the texture of the latte itself. I was also pleased with the fact that there was no grainy texture from the matcha powder at all.

All in all, tasty drinks! I'd be interested to try their Tiramisu Latte with Milk Foam next.

They also have some bakery items to offer - I saw some canelés, croffles, and croissants.

Seating is available but limited - about five parties of two. But three of these are alongside a long bench so you could potentially...

Hidden gem in Langham Square that actually understands specialty drinks! Visited on a Sunday morning and found exactly what I needed – quality beverages in a genuinely peaceful environment.

THE HIGHLIGHTS: Jasmine Tea Latte was the standout – subtle floral notes without being overwhelming, perfectly balanced. Tiramisu Latte with milk foam showed real craftsmanship. The barista took time to recommend drinks and explain differences without rushing us, which made a huge difference. Background music at perfect volume, early morning atmosphere is wonderfully calm.

SPACE REALITY: This place is TINY. One high table, some bench seating, and that's it. Not ideal for groups or extended laptop sessions, but the cozy factor works if you're solo or with a friend or two.

SMART LOCATION: Perfect for morning routine to grab coffee, hit T&T for groceries, then have a meal once other restaurants open. Underground/outside parking manageable during morning hours.

WHAT I ORDERED: Regular Jasmine Tea Latte with less ice ($7.35) and Regular Tiramisu Latte with milk foam ($8.00). Total: $15.35 before tax. Reasonable pricing for the quality and uniqueness.

PRO TIPS: Visit during morning hours for best experience. Limited seating means timing matters. Barista offered less ice option without me asking – appreciated that thoughtfulness!

Perfect for morning people, introverts, and anyone seeking quality drinks without coffee chain chaos. The extensive menu variety in such a small space is genuinely impressive.

📖 Read my complete breakdown on my Toronto/GTA lifestyle blog Jen's One Fine Day where I cover the full drink menu exploration, parking strategies, and why this hidden spot works so well during morning hours. Link in my profile!

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Love that there’s a nice little cafe in this part of markham with some great brews

They use hatched coffee so that’s always a plus. And because it was hot, I didn’t get my usual cafe first time drink. I opted for the iced dalgona latte

Nice, smooth and creamy and with lots of dalgona bits that slowly melted giving another added flavour to the drink

They also have caneles which I just recently found out they make them IN HOUSE! You have to try those if you haven’t ever had one. This is a small French pastry thst is very tough to make. But I enjoyed mine so much! I definitely would come back here just for those alone! Texture was perfect with that super firm exterior and once you get into the heart of it, so soft!

Service was quick and got my drink in no time.

Great job overall! Definitely recommend to go try out their coffee and a canele!

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