Say Coffee & Table — Restaurant in Toronto

A new year... new coffee places to try out. Piedmont has been on my radar with it's vivid latte art with seems to be red drinks (beet? red velvet?) and their green tea. With the insane long wait at nearby Lola's Kitchen, Piedmont was a nice soothing atmosphere to kick start a nice Sunday.

The moment you step in, the wafting smells of a baked cinnamon buns just infuse your nose. The place is run by a seemingly nice family with the head at the cashier taking orders and the younger one being the barista. The aesthetic reminds me of the many new loft minimalist chill vibes that a lot of the newer places are showing. I like it... exposed cement walls are artistically warmed up with many pretty flower pictures. The large slabs of wood on the tables keeps this from feeling sterile and snobby 3rd wave coffee trend. There's enough tables for people to sit and talk or work. I wouldn't say you can do a full team meeting here but it has more seats than your average place. It's nice and clean... I like it.

Dirty Chai Latte - Light on flavour but that's because they're using the real deal tea leaves to create the chai instead of a syrup or premix. I would say for them to up the amount of chai leaves to give it a real flavour and not just a diluted chai. 3/5

Flat White - A nice drink with a more robust coffee taste that balanced nicely with the almond milk. It's not as strong as I like it compared to other places in Toronto but for those are just dipping their toe into drinks beyond a double double. This would be a nice introduction 4/5

Overall, great little bright place that delivers on solid drinks. Definitely would return if I have to wait around in the area again. Next time I'll try their...

Stumbled upon this cafe last week when it was previously called Piedmont Coffee Bar. It is now called Say Coffee! I was honoured to meet and chat with the owner when I got there, so it felt quite special to be there that day.

While my photos were taken in July 2025, it's very possible the decor and interior has changed since they were in the process of changing things up. I will definitely go back soon to take updates pics.

As for my order, I got their ham and cheese sandwich, iced strawberry matcha latte, and a cheddar and chives scone. Overall, it was a pleasant meal.

If you're looking for a space to work or hang out with a friend, definitely check out this cafe! It's nestled in a neighborhood at the intersection of Church St. and Isabella St. (a short 5-min walk from Wellesley Station. Can't wait to go back!

On another note, I absolutely loved the music/playlist bring played. It was a mix of 2000s/2010s and current music. I didn't even use my headphones to listen to my own music, and that's saying...

2023 November 3.5★ A small, nice cafe that's locally run. This coffee bar sells an assortment of items not just coffee and tea. Here, you'll find some pastries (croissants, cookies, cake) as well as Shokupan bread. They do sell coffee beans as well.

Large cappuccino $4.85 Done nicely. Though the coffee itself was ok. Certainly can taste the melodies of cranberry and the bitterness of the coffee, but it was ok. More of an acquired taste you'll find in many local shops.

Genmai tea Latte $5.75 If you're looking for something light, this is it. Could faintly taste the tea. The milk was nicely made, but really mellowed the tea. The tea bags look like a custom sized tea bag. Looks like they fill it up themselves. I would pass on this only because there's very little flavor.

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