coffee near U of T, Kensington, Chinatown

[prima]

Besides Manic, Dark Horse and Moonbeam, which other coffee shops would you recommend in the area?

[TeRReT]

Its a bit further, but if you trek along harbord just past bathurst there's Sam James coffee bar on the south side by clinton street.

[SpiceMustFlow]

I also like I-deal and Moonbean in Kensington- both are roasteries, and do excellent coffees. And, full disclosure- I can't have caffeine, and base my reviews on how good the decaff is. Moonbean, Manic, Louie's and Bulldog are my top picks. I did have caffeine back in the day, and all those cafes do an excellent regular espresso as well.

[pinstripeprincess]

if you like ideal, they're also in kensington. i would personally prefer to make the extra trek further south to sense appeal than dark horse any more. dark horse has been serving me burnt coffee for a long time now.

[peppermint pate]

I always love a coffee from Louie's - old market vibe, best prices and one of the best people watching spots in the city. I haven't tried Cafe Pamenar on Augusta yet but I've heard good things and the pics look cool.

[autopi]

it's on the other side of U of T from Kensington, but I'm partial to the siphon, pour over & trifecta options at Seven Grams on Avenue. A bit spendy though.

[prima]

Thanks, autopi. Will give 7 Grams a try next time I'm nearby.