The Merseyside — Restaurant in Toronto

What an adorable quaint cafe just north of High Park. This super clean and chill space is quite nice for someone to sit and relax with a cup. Though it isn't big, there is enough seating for at least 15 people without being completely overcrowded. It helps the front space is pretty generous. The tables here are all nicely clean and well organized. They had some latin beats playing to a very quiet cafe. Though there was maybe 4 other people, it feel so still.

Service here is polite and attentive with a helpful attitude in case you had questions. I saw a lot of people arrive to just do take out of food or a drink and each time they were greeted quickly with a smile.

Flat White - I was glad to see Propeller coffee beans served here. With the Turbo (darker roast), I knew the flavour would be richer than the one I had experienced. I found the flat white to be decent but it was really more of a latte as it had a lot of milk to dilute the espresso shot. It's a good latte flavour but definitely missing the boldness of a true flat white. 3/5

Chocolate Madeleine cookies - Made in house, these were the texture of a super rich brownie. So for all those who love a fudgey brownie texture, this would be good for you. As for flavour, it had a super bold bitter dark chocolate taste. A very rich cocoa with very little sweetness. I found it a perhaps too bitter for a cookie since I was asking which of their baked good was the sweetness. Still a great texture ... just could have used a tad more sweet to balance the cocoa. 3/5

Nice little neighbourhood spot for those who don't want the crowds and a decent cup. Helps that the service here is the...

Was super early for an appointment nearby so decided to sit down and enjoy a simple breakfast: Latte and Toasted Coconut Croissant. It was quite busy when I first walked in where there were about 3 people waiting for the orders and about 5 occupied tables (and at the bar by the window).

Merseyside has a back area where I have not seen it used much. I decided to sit there while I wait for my glass of latte and sandwich.

There is no wifi in weekend but I was lucky to have received it from the owner as he overheard I had asked for it.

I love their menu here—everything is made in-house from soups, sandwiches, scones and all done so deliciously. Previously I had the breakfast peameal sandwich and was hoping to enjoy it today. As it was busy it slipped their minds, it was an honest mistake and alternatively I got the toasted coconut croissant—and yummy!

It was a sunny Sunday so it was nice to see people getting out and about and enjoying...

Discovered this place randomly one morning when getting off the bus to take the GO train downtown and it's been a staple ever since. The scones are the best I've ever had - I simply can't make myself purchase a scone anywhere else because nothing will compare. They're crispy yet delicate, with a perfectly balanced ratio of tartness and sweetness. I'm a huge fan of the blueberry muffin but it’s always a great start to the day when there’s a cool new flavour like blueberry and black tea, or some type of raspberry mix. My only wish is that I can stroll in on a Saturday at 3pm and be able to get a scone but unfortunately, they close at 2pm every day.

This is the best hidden gem I could have ever discovered and I really should’ve left a review a...