Carbonic Coffee (Baldwin) — Restaurant in Toronto

This coffee shop takes brewing quality seriously. Quite cozy and spacious than it looks from the outside. The staff is super friendly.

The entrance area up until the barista area looked really great but I wish the aesthetic was spread throughout the back as well. ☕️ Hojicha latté[oat milk, unsweetened]: simply underrated. It was a smooth blend when I had it. Tasted like a hefty amount of powder was used because it had a prominent nutty and slight smokiness. I usually drink my drinks little by little especially when I am working on something. This latté got me chugging the whole thing down ☕️٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و❕️

🍵iced matcha latté [oat milk, sweetened]: it was...alright. I had high expectations because of my previous visit with the Hojicha. tasted too much of sugar; overpowered the matcha Maybe the ice melted too quickly that it tasted watered down 🫤 I'll try the hot one next time

☕️iced chai latté [regular milk]: it was sweet 👀 but at least tasted like chai👍🏼 but I wouldn't order it again. Maybe it will taste better as a hot drink?

☕️cortado: ✨️✨️✨️my fave go to. Could never go wrong.

The pastries I got during my visits were good too. Almond croissant was actually huge, its worth it. 📶wifi: VERY choppy. Literally had to use my data just to finish my work

🪑 seats: if you are planning to stay and do work, definitely choose the high chairs or the sets at the front. most of the seats are stools with no proper tables. It is not ergonomically safe for a prolonged time to be stopped over or even sit on an uncomfortable seat with the laptop on ur lap.

🔌: it is a mission to find outlets. The back area has an extension cord. High chairs also have one underneath.

🚻 washroom: in the basement. Gets very cold 🥶. Well maintained.

🎵: great music taste 👌🏼. Its nice to rid of the headphones and just vibe to the music with café noise...

CARBONIC 37 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L1 Rating: 4/5 Drinks Ordered: Flat White - whole milk ($5.85CAD) ⸻ First Impressions Carbonic is a stylish cafe filled with natural light. The arched walls/wall seating, hints of coral/deep blue and cumbia playing in the background made me feel like I was temporarily transported to a Hispanic country. The atmosphere was so immersive that I completely lost track of time. ⸻ Coffee Quality I ordered the flat white made with whole milk. Espresso: Floral aroma, bright acidity, honey-like sweetness with a short, crisp finish Milk: Medium, round and silky Beans: Carbonic house blend - can be purchased, it is the grey logoless bag This drink met my expectations. If you love bright and naturally sweet coffees, then this is for you. ⸻ Ambience & Amenities Wi-Fi: Available Outlets: Yes Seating: Coffee tables with couches and indoor and outdoor conversation sets Crowd: Inviting

⸻ Overall Carbonic is a great choice for anyone looking to sit back, relax and enjoy a good...

I wonder why this place has such a high rating. My experience was disappointing. I was meeting a friend after a long time and they chose here based on ratings. The Mocha I ordered was lukewarm, by the time I was drinking it, it had become cold. And since we were engaged in conversation I didn’t bother to go change my mocha. They had put my mocha’s spoon in my friend’s cup, by the time I noticed that I had drank most of it and noticed the chocolate at the bottom, thought of the spoon, and found the spoon on my friend’s plate. I can’t believe the employees of a café be this clumsy and uninterested, and it wasn’t even busy. Plus, I don’t know what was wrong the milk, I had stomach cramps and gases until evening. The worse part was that their washroom is in the basement, and it doesn’t have a fan. It was smelly and filthy, and I had to fight with my throw-up reflexes. The majority of the customers looked like university students and maybe they don’t mind such treatment but this café needs to improve its methods...