Of the many places I've visited in Toronto, a few instantly come to mind as dearly missed.
Granted, they're all from or near my old neighbourhood. But that only makes visiting them all easier.
Egg Club
Yes, it's a promotional photo. But that's the real deal.
If you're into the premise, every sandwich on their menu is fantastic.
Don't miss their hash browns. They come in the menu offer, unfortunately with brewed coffee that's only so-so.
Page One Cafe
Image from AccessTO
A cafe + bar. Despite living in San Francisco before, this is where I finally got into speciality coffee. Nice collection of typewriters.
Tsujiri
Image from Tripadvisor
I love matcha in all its forms. From o matcha to parfaits and shaved ice through lattes and cakes, I've had immense joy going through Tsujiri's menu.
Icha Tea
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A bit further west from the rest, very much worth the walk. Great selection of premium teas served gongfu, delicious-looking desserts (never tried), a calm atmosphere, laptop-friendly.