Dineen Coffee Co.

Cafe: Dineen Coffee
Address: 140 Yonge St.
Phone: 416-900-0949
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 7 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM - 6 PM
Website: www.dineencoffee.com

Wi-Fi?: Yes
Study Appropriate?: Yes
Stamp Cards?: No

Menu

Drinks - Soy/Almond/Lactose-Free Options?: Yes to all
- Syrup made in-house
- Offers Mocha Ganache
- Locally sourced roaster in GTA

Food - Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Options?: Vegetarian and gluten-free only
- Local suppliers for ingredients and food

Interior

Review

My Order: Medium Iced Vanilla Latte, $4.55 & Ginger Molasses Cookie, $2.05

Awhile back, I was contacted by the app/site developer for NeighborsCircle on Yelp. He wanted to learn about why Yelp and the Elite program were appealing to the users (I've been a Yelp Elite for a couple of years now). He invited me out to coffee so we could chat. I chose to have our meeting at Dineen Coffee Co., a popular cafe downtown near Queen Station.

When I arrived in the afternoon, it was packed with people. Most of their customers are from the Financial District, since the cafe is in the area. I do like the feel of the cafe. I love how open and bright the space is because of the windows. The setting is more stylish and upscale, comparative to most Toronto cafes that usually opt for the cute and quaint interior.

I think it's a super nice cafe, great for those working in the downtown core. They also have a nice patio for when the weather is warmer.

[Event] Delicious Food Show 2014

Ever heard of the Delicious Food Show? No? Then you get to hear about it for the first time today if you haven't already!

"The Delicious Food Show is a 3 day food-lovers event designed to engage the consumer in a delicious, all food, lifestyle and entertaining experience featuring hundreds of exhibitors, cooking demos, tastings, hands-on workshops, book signings, and appearances by Food Network and international celebrity chefs."

The event runs from October 17-19 where you get to watch your favourite chefs, check out yummy exhibitors, and more! It's foodie heaven for sure! If you want tickets or more information about the show, check out www.deliciousfoodshow.com.

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[Launch + Product Review] Shopbake.com

Hate making that long trip to your favourite bakery? Wish there is a way to get all the sweets for the party or wedding in an easier fashion? Look no further with Shopbake.com! Shopbake.com is a new Canadian online marketplace for all things baked. It's like Etsy, except all edible goods! The site launches today and anyone can sign up to sell their baked goodies.

To help spread the word and check out some participating shops, I was sent an adorable gift box full of sweets to try. This box finally satisfied the crazy cravings I had for chocolates! I decided to give my thoughts on everything in the box, so you know what to try out!

Review

Chocolate Chip Cookie by Cookie Scoop: The cookie was soft and yummy. I have tried other chocolate chip cookies that I would prefer over this one, but it was still enjoyable.

Salted Dark Chocolate Cake Truffle by Petal Dust Bake Shop: This was absolutely delicious! Despite the small size of the cake truffle, each bite packed a punch. It was very decadent and would fulfill a chocolate lover's craving instantly!

Milk & Cookies Sandwich Cookie by Petal Dust Bake Shop: The cookie sandwich was slightly hard by the time I ate it (which was a couple of days after receiving the package), but I still liked the concept of it. I think it would be better fresh.

Baby Macs by Dollop Bakery: All of the baby macaroons were hard and unsavoury. I guessed they were no longer fresh by the time I tried them, which was a disappointment.

Chocolate Fudge Mason Jar by Short & Sweet Cupcakes: By far my favourite item in the box! The mason jar sealed the freshness of the cake inside. I loved the different layers of the cake in the jar. The middle was the yummiest and gooiest of them all!

Chocolate Lollipop by Branded Bites: This company makes chocolate lollipops with any business logo or picture of your choice on them. The chocolate lollipop tasted like any basic chocolate in my opinion. Though I liked that the chocolate was in lollipop form and was perfect for any company event.

My recommendations: Cake Truffles from Petal Dust Bake Shop and Mason Jars from Short & Sweet Cupcakes!