B Espresso Bar — Restaurant in Toronto

a nice place located inside of the Royal Conservatory of Music (at 273 Bloor St W). The cafe is not visible from outside, so not everybody walking by the magnificent building is aware of the its existence. There is a lot of sitting space with numerous tables (also if you walk by the counter to the south - there are more even more table by big windows facing the Philosophers' Walk. There is a good variety of sandwiches and wraps (many vegetarian options) that can be warmed up. the sandwiches sell out during the day, so there are less options toward the end of the business hours. for those with sweet tooth; Nanaimo bars, Lemon or Pecan squares, loafs and brownies. Coffee is OK - but I was slightly disappointed when it downed on me that my large-ish latte had only one espresso shot and tasted rather bland. There are also bottled water and juices and sodas in cans. Overall it is a good place to grab something to eat or a snack/and coffee of course. Lots of daylight thanks to the glass ceiling. there is a bit of a museum ambience, because of the beautiful antic instruments displayed next to the cafe. Plenty of washroom and a water fountain/bottle refill station in the building. Sadly it seems that nobody picks up empty cups/dishes if the previous table occupants didn't do it, you will have to clear your own table...

It's a lovely, airy cafe located inside the music conservatory. You can enter from the east side via the Philosopher's Walk park, or through the conservatory entrance doors on Bloor. The atmosphere is relaxing and pleasant with plenty of light. Washrooms were very clean!

Service was friendly and I ordered a hot soy matcha latte and vegan pumpkin chocolate loaf. Both were delicious, and the pumpkin loaf wasnt overpowered with the chocolate pieces. There was few packaged vegan salads in the cold case as well. However, the pastry was a bit overpriced but maybe that's expected for this area. Recommended if you're in the area and don't mind spending a few dollars...

I'd like to personally congratulate b espresso bar for winning 2023's Driest Pastry Award.

Few thought this unassuming cafeteria had any hope of taking home a DriPa. And when they dared to submit an almond croissant -- literally filled with wet paste--, many assumed it was a publicity stunt. But b had the last laugh, sweeping the awards and toppling the reigning champ: a danish excavated from L'Anse aux Meadows.

Congratulations on your well-deserved triumph, and may you keep pushing the boundaries of confection...