Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Toronto

The Beaches, Toronto

Family-owned roaster since 1994 crafting Fair Trade certified organic coffee in small batches, roasted daily on-site with hands-on approach

Leslieville, Toronto

Toronto roastery pulling shots on La Marzocco with direct trade beans from El Salvador and Honduras farms they visit personally

Little Italy, Toronto

Toronto roaster since 2009 with minimalist ethos and precise espresso recipe: 18g in, 36g out in 30 seconds

Downtown Toronto, Toronto

Bay Street café pouring Fogcutter's very dark roast with consistently praised flat whites and friendly barista service

Little Portugal, Toronto

Community-focused espresso bar operating as a walk-up window, serving espresso drinks and specialty beverages in Old Toronto

Financial District, Toronto

Pilot's own meticulously sourced and roasted beans served in a Bay Street location, featuring experimental lots like co-fermented Colombian singles

Leslieville, Toronto

Coffee roaster and cafe serving their own beans, including the signature Heritage blend from Brazil and Guatemala

Downtown Toronto, Toronto

Turkish coffee specialist alongside espresso program, with locally roasted beans and barista-approved execution in Old Toronto

Kensington Market, Toronto

Long-standing Kensington Market roaster with in-house roasting operations and commitment to ethical, sustainable sourcing

Kensington Market, Toronto

Neighborhood espresso bar on College Street serving house-made pastries alongside rotating specialty coffee in a welcoming, unpretentious space