Sam James Coffee Bar - PATH — Restaurant in Toronto

Canada Day morning, out for a nice quiet coffee in the neighbourhood (Harbord st) but our nice was met with selective snobbery. The baristas behind the counter managed to put a sliver in our relaxing morning off in the city. My boyfriend who arrived into the line less Sam James coffee shop to order a simple latte, ended up waiting for over 10 mins for. He also watched patiently as the crowd who arrived well after him, start to receive their drinks before his. After the 13th min he decided it wasn't worth the wait. He left without the coffee he paid $3 for not to mention the $2 tip he have given them, as the two girls behind the counter just watched him, unconcerned as he waited. Not sure what prompted the selective baristas to decide that he would be the paying customer to wait, without any explanation for why his drink was taking so long, and why, everyone else was getting their americano's before his. To the ladies at the bar, and the owner of the establishment, coffee is only as good as the experience behind it, and the baristas tainted the deliciousness out of our morning drink. Sad because i love the coffee but won't go back for...

My favourite place in the Path for espresso based drinks. IMO they pour richer shots and their beans (Cut Coffee) just taste better than other independent and chain coffee shops in the financial district. Even when we pick up beans and make at home in an aeropress or French press, it makes amazing coffee. Toronto Life just did a piece on What/Where to Eat in the Path right now (which has improved for food and coffee options significantly in the past year) and Sam James Coffee Bar was listed first - although I'm not sure that the list is in any type of ranked order. In any case, it seems like the west Enders have known for a while how good SJCB coffee is and I'm glad they're getting recognition in the financial...

Sam James Coffee Bar is one of the best coffee shops in Toronto. Not only is the service impeccable every time, but the standard of quality is uncompromising. I buy my morning americano at the PATH location almost every day on my way to the office, and sometimes I find myself back there for my afternoon pick-me-up. Its also nice to see how often the owner himself, Sam, is at this small location - he really does not neglect any of his shops. It is clear this coffee bar is run with heart, and I cannot emphasize enough that the customer service matches the product quality. Sam James Coffee Bar will always be my first choice for...