Quantum Coffee

Cafe: Quantum Coffee
Address: 460 King St. W
Phone: 647-494-4429
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM - 9 PM, Sat 8 AM - 9 PM, Sun 8 AM - 7 PM
Website: www.quantumcoffee.io

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Drinks - Soy/Almond/Lactose-Free Options?: Yes to all
- Quantum Planck is their rotating featured drink (changes every 89 days)
- Roasted coffee beans from Classic Gourmet Coffee

Food - Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Options?: No vegetarian options
- Fruits are available for vegans
- Cookies are gluten-free
- A range of healthy Canadian snacks available for purchase
- Fresh scones from Bake and Scone and fresh croissants from Tempered Room delivered every morning

Review

My Order: Creme Brulee Cappuccino, $5

Finding cafes that aren't Starbucks or Tim Hortons that are open past 5 PM in Toronto can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you want to stay within the downtown core. I'm extremely picky with the type of cafes I like to sit and get my work done at. Lots of space, Wi-Fi and outlets are a definite must. After a quick Yelp search, I landed on Quantum Coffee. I recalled passing by it when the cafe was still under construction back in fall when I was working at King and Spadina for a short while

My friend and I awed and oohed when we arrived at the cafe. Absolutely spacious and appealing to the minimalist lover in me, Quantum Coffee is one of my ideal cafes to get work done. There are plenty of seating for customers and overall has that beautiful space for you to enjoy your time at.

Quantum Coffee is the first cafe in Toronto to have a Poursteady, an automated machine designed to make your drink perfect every time (and several others at once!). They also have a drink feature that changes every 89 days, called the Quantum Planck. When I was there, it was the Creme Brulee Cappuccino ($5) that was featured. The top of the drink was torched!

Highly recommend for cafe lovers to check this one out.
 

The Pilot

Restaurant: The Pilot
Address: 22 Cumberland St.
Phone: 416-923-5716
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 2 AM, Sat 12 PM - 2 AM, Sun 1 - 10 PM
Website: www.thepilot.ca

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Review

The Pilot was one of the top results I found online when I was looking for a nice rooftop patio during the summer. Located in the heart of Yorkville, The Pilot has a very relaxed vibe in contrast to the high-end restaurants within the area.

I went to this restaurant twice because I enjoyed their patio so much the first time around. I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich during my first visit with a glass of Fruli and tried a pound of their wings for my second visit (I do not recall which flavour unfortunately). I wouldn't say the food was anything amazing or different than your typical bar. However, if you want a place with a rooftop patio that is more wallet-friendly, give The Pilot a shot when summer rolls around.

TOT the Cat Cafe

Cafe: TOT the Cat Cafe
Address: 298 College St.
Phone: 647-748-2287
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 10 AM - 8 PM
Website: www.totthecatcafe.com

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Drinks - Soy/Almond/Lactose-Free Options?: Only soy and almond

Food - Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Options?: None
- Limited food menu at the moment

Review

My Order: Masala Chai, $2.25

Toronto's first cat cafe, TOT the Cat Cafe, opened in Kensington Market this November. I've been to one of Montreal's cat cafes this past summer and wanted to compare.

I was slightly bummed out with my trip here. My first disappointment was the cost of my Masala Chai. It was $2.25, which I found was overpriced for a teabag in hot water. The menu itself was pretty standard and at the time I was there (in November), their food menu was limited. I was told that they are planning to bring in more food so that might have changed by now.

The cafe has a separate room for customers to go in and view the cats because of regulations. Everyone that enters the room has to wear a pair of cute cat slippers in order to keep the room clean. It is small and compact with various cat furniture for the cats to climb and sleep on. In order to get into the cat room, you must register yourself onto a waiting list. The length of time you are allowed to stay in the cat room varies on how busy the cafe is. This can get a bit frustrating when the cafe gets really busy and there is a huge wait list.

They had eight cats during the time I was there and one got adopted that very day! The process of the adoption takes awhile because hopeful owner(s) would have to meet with the shelter for interviews and processing paperwork. The cats were definitely adorable and I think this would be a great place for any cat lover.

I was mainly disappointed with my experience because of my order and how the cats weren't allowed to roam free due to regulations. I saw that people could get annoyed waiting to get in when there was a huge line-up. I hope that the menu have improved since I was last there because I felt that they could have added more to the experience.