Andrew N.
Yelp
Jimmy's Coffee is conveniently located minutes away from the Ryerson Student Learning Centre (SLC), Yonge & Dundas Square, and the Greyhound Bus Terminal. I stopped by here briefly while waiting for my friends and enjoyed some coffee and baked goods. Here's a very brief rundown:
Food:
I got a black coffee and raspberry scone. I'm typically not a fan of baked goods but this raspberry scone tasted superb. It wasn't too sweet, crumbly, or overpowering with the tartness of he raspberry. Overall, this went well with the black coffee that I had. There's a Tim Hortons right by this Jimmy's Coffee and with confidence, I can say that this coffee was miles better than any Tim Hortons coffee that I've ever had.
Atmosphere:
This place is great for studying or catching up with friends. The first floor is meant for casual conversations while the upper two floors are more for quiet study spaces/ chill vibes.
Service:
Unfortunately, I came in the morning when this place was PACKED! The lineup wrapped outside the place and it was an inconvenience as customers waiting in line around the door/ stairs area would be in the way of people who were heading out (it's kind of cramped around that area). Because of the nature of the line, there was a barista who was asking customers who were in line what they'd want to order. For regulars, this is good, but newcomers like me didn't know what to order by the time the barista came to me (I couldn't see the menu from where I was). Regardless, the service was friendly and for the rush that they were experiencing, the employees dealt with it in a productive manner.
Price:
Pretty standard for pricing. The coffee isn't too overpriced and slightly more expensive than your regular Timmies. The scone was decently priced as well. The whole order came to just under $5, which was decent for a light breakfast.
Verdict:
Overall, excellent place to study and the coffee and scones are great conversation food. This place is a great alternative to your Tim Hortons which is just around the block. However, if you want to avoid the morning rush, I would come much later or very early. The only downside of this place is that it does get busy with a lot of customers and you might experience a long lineup.