Hitting up cute and Instagrammable cafés in Toronto is one of my absolute fave activities to do in the city.
Torontonians love our café hopping, so it makes sense why there are so many adorable and Instagram-worthy Toronto coffee shops in the city!
There’s just something about tasting different teas and coffees, taking in the beautiful decor, and of course, shooting Instagram-worthy photos for the ‘Gram.
With so many cool spots opening up all the time, there are always cute new cafés to explore in Toronto.
Here are just a few of my favourite Instagram-worthy Toronto coffee shops worth visiting!
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Cute cafés in Toronto
1. Rustle & Still Café
Rustle & Still is a super cute Vietnamese café here in Toronto, and it’s one of the best cafés in the city.
This lil’ Koreatown gem features tons of plant life and light wood textures.
They offer colourful Asian-inspired lattes, such as matcha and purple sweet potato.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat, they’ve also got banh mi on top of aesthetically-pleasing newspaper wrapping!
They also source coffee beans directly from farmers in Vietnam, so that’s pretty cool.
LOCATION: 605 Bloor St. West | Website
2. Forget Me Not Café
Forget Me Not Café in Toronto is a dream come true for lovers of antique vibes and all things pretty.
Their pink drink is super cute, and their matcha cookie is absolutely delicious!
With its adorable vintage look, Forget Me Not is one of the cutest and most Instagrammable cafés worth visiting in Toronto.
It’s a quaint little spot near King and Portland, perfect for working in or getting some reading done.
There isn’t too much seating though, so don’t hog the seats for too long!
LOCATION: 506 Adelaide St. West | Website
3. Nutbar
With a colourful and superfood-focused menu, Nutbar is definitely one of the most Instagram-worthy Toronto coffee shops.
I’ve only been to the Summerhill location, and every corner of it is super Instagrammable.
Their other locations are in Leslieville and inside Sweat & Tonic downtown.
You can find a bunch of healthy superfood bites and drinks here, such as their awesome turmeric latte!
P.S. The savoury toast is definitely one of the best toasts I’ve ever had.
LOCATION: Various locations | Website
4. The Library Specialty Coffee
The Library Specialty Coffee is a chic Aussie-style café, located right next to the AGO (another Instagram-worthy spot in Toronto).
They serve up espresso-based drinks and pour-over coffees in a gorgeous minimalist space, complete with concrete floors and subway tiles.
It’s such a beautiful and underrated coffee shop here in Toronto!
There’s very minimal seating inside the café, so obviously don’t take up space for too long.
LOCATION: 281 Dundas St. West | Website
5. Boxcar Social
Boxcar Social has locations all over Toronto, but their Harbourfront location is definitely my go-to café.
The space is huge, so you’ll pretty much always get a seat, and the dark, woody interior is gorgeous!
I also love sitting on the huge patio during the summer and sippin’ on iced coffee.
If you’re craving a bite to eat, the avocado toast here is also worth a try.
If you’re looking for more fun things to do in the area, I’ve got a blog post all about the best things to do at the Harbourfront.
I’ve also got a blog post all about the best Harbourfront restaurants!
LOCATION: Various locations | Website
6. Dineen Outpost
Looking for cute cafés in Toronto to satisfy your pink-loving needs?
For all you pastel and pink lovers, Dineen Outpost is your go-to Instagrammable café in the east end of Toronto.
It’s super pink and super pretty, with elegant vintage details all around.
Dineen also has two locations in the Financial District downtown, but their Leslieville spot is my favourite of the three!
It tends to get really busy, so come early or expect to wait a bit for the ~Instagram-worthy~ seats by the windows to open up!
Toronto’s east end is a nice little area to wander around as well after you’ve got your caffeine (and Instagram) fix.
LOCATION: 1042 Gerrard St. East | Website
7. Rooster Coffee House
Rooster is another one of the cutest cafés in Toronto, and they’ve actually got three locations, each with its own unique decor.
I took this photo at their Jarvis location, which was a cool blend of vintage-inspired decor inside a modern space.
It also gets super busy here, so you may have to wait to get photos without people in them!
Or, you can crop ’em out like I did.
LOCATION: 568 Jarvis St. | Website
8. Versus Coffee
You can find colourful lattes all around the city, but Versus Coffee still does it best.
Plus, the people who work at Versus are super nice!
The only thing is that the space is pretty small, so it gets pretty packed in here.
Not a great spot to bring your laptop, but great for a quick coffee catch-up with a friend!
It’s located right by the Financial District, so it’s very close to downtown.
During the summer, you can also enjoy your rainbow latte on the patio out front.
LOCATION: 70 Adelaide St. E | Website
9. Sorry Coffee Co
Sorry Coffee Co is teeny tiny, but it’s still a super cute spot and one of the most Instagrammable cafés in Toronto.
It’s located in the Yorkville neighbourhood, and it gets pretty busy inside the café.
If you manage to get a seat, Sorry is a pleasant spot to get some work done or catch up with a friend.
If you’re hoping to get Instagram photos without people in them, stay awhile and be patient!
Just try not to hog up the small amount of seating here.
LOCATION: 102 Bloor St. West | Website
10. Voodoo Child Espresso & Cocktail Bar
Came here to drink great coffee in a skull-shaped glass.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
This quaint little coffee shop and bar features chic wood details, perfect for a rustic Instagram feed.
It’s in Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood, so you can do some vintage shopping afterwards!
LOCATION: 388 College St. | Website
11. Early Bird Coffee + Kitchen
Early Bird is one of the cutest cafés in Toronto, and their Queen West location gets packed pretty quickly.
They’re also not the biggest fans of people who camp out on their laptops all day, and I think they even have a one hour seating limit for guests.
They’ve got colourful lattes that’ll look great on the ‘Gram, including their blue matcha drink.
Early Bird also has a secret patio out back with pink walls and green plants, which seemingly a lot of people don’t really know about!
Of course, the patio is only open during the summertime.
LOCATION: 613 Queen St. W | Website
12. Sud Forno
Enjoy classic lattes and baked Italian bites at the café branch of Terroni in the Financial District.
Both the interior and exterior of the café are v Instagrammable, and they’ve got delicious Italian eats as well (pizza, anyone?)
The Sud Forno on Temperance (downtown) is the more café-style restaurant while the Queen Street location is a bakery.
LOCATION: 132 Yonge St. | Website
13. Maman Toronto
Find this pretty, aesthetically-pleasing coffee shop inside First Canadian Place in the Financial District.
I usually go for their white chocolate matcha (warning: they make it super hot), and all their pastries are delicious!
Maman is based in New York but they have one location here in Toronto and one in Montreal.
You can enter from inside the building, or head up the stairs from the outdoor waterfall on King Street.
LOCATION: 100 King St. W | Website
14. FIKA Cafe
FIKA is the perfect café in Toronto for my fellow bookworms.
There’s a lovely Instagrammable wall full of old book pages, and it’s all over just a cute spot to visit!
It’s located in Kensington Market, so there’s also a lot to explore in the area.
Fun fact: “fika” is the Swedish word for “coffee break”!
LOCATION: 28 Kensington Ave. | Website
15. Strange Love Coffee
If you want even more colourful lattes, you’ll want to stop by Strange Love Coffee.
The Lover’s Latte features a house-made tonka bean syrup, which is super cool and delicious!
Their outdoor mural is one of the coolest things about Strange Love Coffee’s King & Spadina café.
They’ve also got locations on Queen West and in the Financial District!
LOCATION: Various locations | Website
16. Tertulia
Tertulia is a quiet and homey café in Riverside that’s great for getting work done.
They’ve got delicious seasonal lattes and a lovely space!
The brick wall and brown leather couch make for a cozy backdrop for your Instagram photos.
Plus, it’s not super well-known, so you’ll definitely be able to get a seat.
LOCATION: 711 Queen St. East | Website
17. Jimmy’s Coffee
Jimmy’s Coffee is an iconic Toronto café known for their Instagrammable yellow cup lids.
They’ve got locations all over the city, and their coffee is incredible!
Head over to King and Portland locations that are right across the street from each other because if one is busy, at least you can head on over to the other.
LOCATION: Various locations
18. Sam James Coffee Bar
One of the coolest things about Sam James Coffee Bar is that they actually roast their own coffee beans, which they brand as Cut Coffee.
This Toronto-based coffee chain has locations all across Toronto, and they’re actually a favourite of many locals.
LOCATION: Various locations | Website
19. Balzac’s
Balzac’s is another local coffee chain with locations all across Ontario.
My favourite Balzac’s cafés are the Distillery District and Powerhouse locations because they’re so dang beautiful.
Take note that you can only take phone photos at the Distillery location as they require a photography permit if you bring your camera!
If you’re looking for more cool spots in the neighbourhood, I’ve got blog posts on things to do in the Distillery District and the best Distillery District restaurants!
LOCATION: Various locations | Website
Cute & Instagrammable cafés in Toronto:
- Rustle & Still Café
- Forget Me Not Café
- Nutbar
- The Library Specialty Coffee
- Boxcar Social
- Dineen Outpost
- Rooster Coffee House
- Versus Coffee
- Sorry Coffee Co
- Voodoo Child Espresso & Cocktail Bar
- Early Bird Coffee + Kitchen
- Sud Forno
- Maman Toronto
- FIKA Café
- Strange Love Coffee
- Tertulia
- Jimmy’s Coffee
- Sam James Coffee Bar
- Balzac’s
It’s no surprise that Toronto’s got such a great coffee scene!
Whether you’re into pretty interiors or strong brews, you’ll definitely enjoy visiting one of these adorable and Instagrammable cafés in Toronto.
Plus, there are always cute and new Instagrammable cafés opening up in Toronto!
If you’re planning a trip to Toronto, be sure to check out my posts on the most fun things to do in Toronto and what to wear in Toronto.
Be sure to check out some local tours as well, if you’re looking to do some fun and unique activities.
Are there any other cute and Instagram-worthy Toronto coffee shops I missed? Have you been to any of these Instagrammable cafés in Toronto? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram!
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