Broadview Espresso — Restaurant in Toronto

One step at the door. The barista was wonderful, but the person who took my order and money could of used a lesson in "How to greet a customer" because staring blankly at the next person in line .... well it leaves something lacking. The decor is excellent but, there was quite a line up and the way the store is set up you have to go back into the store and therefore the line up to mix in your cream, sugar and to get a lid. You end up threading your way back through people with a hot, lidless cup of Americano or whatever just to stand around waiting for space at the sugar counter while people bump past you to get in line Really not much in the way of treats or food. This was during the morning, perhaps afternoons are different. There is a really neat seating area outside, but there's no garbage can. In the future if I'm looking for somewhere to sit, I'll return, but if I'm just grabbing a drink and leaving, I'll walk a block south to...

You smell the coffee when you walk through the front door. On a rainy and cold day, you can feel the warm, comfy, homy atmosphere as you peek through the coffee shop’s windows from outside. The interior is small but there is all the seating space you would expect from a coffee shop on Broadview; there’s also a nice and spacious outdoor seating area with a dozen of wooden Muskoka chairs. There’s a vibrant downtown Toronto ambiance inside the coffee shop, animated by music, intermingled with people’s conversations, people flipping through their news papers, and clinging sounds of the busy baristas who are continuously greeting and serving customers. There’s also a few pieces of tasteful local art (for sale) hanging on the walls. This is definitely a nice place to have your...

what a delightful place! the baristas are super nice and friendly. coffee is delicious - one of the best Americanos in town. they also have a good selection pastries, including cookies (which are very tasty and on the large side!). I love going there, so does the whole neighbourhood - the place tends to be very busy. the last time I was there I got an extra cookie added to my purchase (it was crumbled so the barista offered it for free in addition to a good one) which made my day! the interior is very cozy and bright, with tall chairs along the windows and a few tables for couple or small groups. there is also lots of seating outside, available even in cold weather, so one can sit down for a while with a hot cup of coffee. I...