Fahrenheit Coffee — Restaurant in Toronto

After trying out 70+ cafes in Toronto, I thought I covered most of the best spots and I had my top 5. Well, let me add Fahrenheit Richmond to that top 5 list easily and thank my new fav barista Sabin for that amazing flat white and one of the friendliest encounters at a cafe.

This particular site is small... like 4 tiny bar stool seating with the barista spot being a tiny bit bigger. Though it is a smaller space, it delivers big on all accounts that would make this your top coffee spot in Toronto. Great tastes... yup! Friendly barista that is knowledgeable and passionate ... oh yeah! Affordable ... uh huh! Cute little spot that is easy to get to... yes! I first knew of Fahrenheit from reading a few top espresso list and visited their other bigger place in Corktown. I wish I visited this site sooner.

What separates Fahrenheit from the other spots around Toronto? The barista, flavour, and execution. It has been a long time where I've sipped a flat white and actually pause because my brain was firing off a 'damn thats really good' thought. Sabin, the barista, is a humble and yet very open & friendly guy. He does the cafe himself on Sundays. Turns out he also works at another favourite of mine, Arvo in distillery. If you find yourself at either place, consider yourself lucky and ready for a great great drink. He can easily speak to regulars and talk about past topics or with new people (like me!) and spring up a genuine conversation. Most baristas do some sort of eye contact and that's it. Sabin makes you believe this is your coffee spot in Toronto.

You are given a choice of beans to make your espresso... Sabin was able to help figure out which is the one you'd like based on the notes, acidity, and roasting you'd prefer. I ended up getting the Ethiopia with its lower acidity but interesting notes of milk, floral, and strawberry. We also got another flat white with their Brazil Diablo (tried this one in corktown). Diablo has richer notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and toffee. I have to say these do make a difference... it's not in your face with the notes but you can clearly taste one having more of a berry and floral finish compared to the more deeper tastes of caramel.

Flat White (with almond milk) - As for flavour and execution, damn... this is possibly the best I've had in Toronto. Really. Great balance between espresso and milk ... giving it a bit of a creamier texture but not losing any of the rich espresso flavour. Microfoam was perfect... just on the top but not overfoamed to the point it looks like bath bubbles. This was closer to crema. The coffee bean flavour was so nuanced... I usually get one or two notes at most but not here. Here I could tell the differences... my Ethiopia lighter but still full bodied, more fruit forward, and a hint of berry (Ethiopia). I was debating to grab a 2nd cup before leaving... thats how good it was. I would say this is very drinkable even for people new to espresso drinks. A clear city favourite of mine now. 5+/5

Toronto best... I would say that Fahrenheit and Sabin raised the bar in Toronto for me. Thanks so much and looking forward to more trips...

This was my first week trying out Fahrenheit coffee and in this week I’ve already stopped by twice. I love that it’s along my route and opens at 7am, this place is super quaint, and the drinks are reasonably priced. The staff are cheerful and super helpful which makes all the difference at 7am before you’ve had your caffeine fix!

You can choose one of 3 types of coffee beans. Earlier this week I tried the Diablo in an Americano. The Diablo was described as having notes of hazelnut and 70% cocoa which was definitely calling my name. The Americano with a splash of oat milk was strong but smooth. Absent were the sour or acidic notes I dislike in some coffees.

When I arrived shortly after store opening, the shop was filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods. I purchased a still warm and buttery cheddar chive scone the first time I was there (sooo good!), and a banana chocolate chip muffin on my second visit.

Street parking is available along Richmond Street. They do not currently have seating in the shop as capacity limits are currently set at 2 persons at a time.

If you have not been to Fahrenheit coffee or haven’t been in a long time, you really need to go and...

Fahrenheit Coffee is an absolute gem! I had one of the best lattes I’ve had in a long time, perfectly crafted with care (even had cute art). They also had a vegan chocolate coconut cookie that was so delicious I regretted not grabbing two. Seriously, it’s that good.

The seating inside is limited, which is a bit of a downside, but I was lucky enough to get a spot. Plus, they let me enjoy my coffee on the bench outside, cigarette in hand—because let’s be real, coffee and a cigarette just hits different.

The barista was fantastic and asked what type of coffee bean I preferred, which caught me off guard as someone from a small town who isn’t used to having options. I told them to surprise me, and they picked a great one. You can tell they really care about their customers—it seemed like they knew almost everyone who walked in, which was beautiful to see.

Fahrenheit Coffee is a bit tucked away in the city, but I’m so glad I found it. I’ll definitely be back when I visit Toronto...