Reunion Coffee Roasters

One of my most favourite cups in the city. Roncy is spoiled for good coffee what with iDeal, Cherry Bomb and Aspect nearby. Nutty and chocolatey lattes, no sour, burnt or boring flat coffee here. Experienced efficient baristas. Excellent espresso machines. When it first opened I almost wanted to hate on this spot thinking it would be pretentious but it’s just some of the patrons, the staff are always lovely to me. Not sure why they’re getting the heat in the reviews, maybe bc they don’t put up with entitlement? I think the pastry is Blackbird so it slaps. Love their Bullet beans for home brewing. Can get busy but who cares on such a nice street. That’s kind of it: they do one thing well. Grab a great breakfast sandwich at Gold Standard nextdoor

Enjoyed an amazing breakfast and coffee with friends on their strong recommendation. The breakfast sandwich was outstanding and full of flavor and coffee was prepared to reference standard! A really relaxed vibe and for sure will be back to try the other sandwiches on the menu!

This is such a great coffee shop in the village! The gold standard is amazingly delicious and I loved the latte! The staff are super friendly and there’s lots of seating with tables.

Work-friendly cafe with delicious burgers. I tried their cortado and iced americano. The coffee is ok to my taste. The cortado felt a bit dark though in the end you do get a citrus note. And the cute latte art really made up to the taste. I’m gonna try it again next time. Four guys burger exceeded my expectations. It’s very juicy.

This is a sophisticated coffee shop with charming decor and consistently great coffee. I usually order either a Americano misto or a Cortado and both are perfect. The staff are warm, friendly and very exacting with their coffee preparation. They ask sufficient questions about how you would like your coffee to ensure that you get exactly what you want! As for a coffee and a chat however, this shop often has a majority of people there working on their computers and it can be a little intimidating to have a conversation. There is however quite a bit of seating and therefore it is usually possible to find a spot where you can have a comfortable conversation.

We dropped by this cafe for breakfast. We ordered three different coffees, Cortado, Flat White and Flat White Mokka. The espresso based demonstrates some black tea and fruity flavour. Next time we need to try straight espresso to taste the real aroma. The restaurant has power outlet and even USB ports for short term working. The cafe has nice atmosphere. We buy some coffee bean for hand drip coffee at home!

Delightful black coffee and quality window seating to watch the world outside as you enjoy a nice beverage.

Good coffee and the staff are very attentive, though the drinks lack consistency in my opinion. Bring your AirPods if you want to focus and get some work done, as it can get a bit loud at times. Overall, a nice spot to grab a coffee or kombucha once in a while, but not my go-to place for sure.

I ordered a mocha latte to go at Reunion and liked it, but also wouldn't say it was particularly special compared to mocha lattes at other coffee shops. I didn't spend much time inside the coffee shop, but it looked like a nice spot to catch up with a friend. I'd have to go back here again, order a greater variety of food or drinks, and spend more time inside in order to provide a more thoughtful review of the experience.

Really cute cafe! Prices are average for most coffee shops. Add in your own extras for coffee and tea on the side! Lots of space inside and outside to sit down. Staff very friendly. Drip coffee was pretty tasty!! 3.9/5

A preferred destination of coffee purists in the west end, this Roncesvalles café has long lines every day of the week - even in the midst of a pandemic. The corner shop is outfitted for takeout only given the current situation. Although the vibe has changed, skilled baristas serve espresso-based drinks, drip and cold-brew coffees made from the shop's dedicated roastery in Oakville. Pastries are supplied by Blackbird Baking Co. Don't forget a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pain au chocolat or gooey ginger cookie to pair with your java.

Finally, I made it to roncesvalles and got to Reunion. Cool interiors and welcoming step is the highlight of this place. Very well designed coffee shop that has a lot of seating. Their coffee is great but the baked good is very flaky/hard - not sure if it was fresh but definitely that is something they might have to look at. Overall it was a nice experience to have a picture taken by placing coffee cup on the name at the entrance. Good vibes around and kind of busy even on a Sunday morning..

A 3.5. Solid working cafe. Lots of electrical power outlets. WiFi speeds tested at 75/24 with a full house of laptops. That's a great speed considering. The tables have large solid surfaces which are great for working or studying. The location fits over 30 people and is accessible. I did not see any high chairs. I came later in the day so the selection of pastries was very small and the espresso was quite sour. Staff is friendly and there seemed to be a number of regulars. A full cafe is an indication of good product.

3.5 stars... 4 stars easily for the place itself provided you can find a seat. Laptop city! Reunion Island Coffee is a stalwart on the Toronto coffee scene. They are a local coffee roaster with a few outposts but their Roncy location is the one most people know the best. I've seen Reunion on many top Toronto coffee list and on a Sunday afternoon, I finally got to try it. This particular cafe is fairly spacious. I would easily say they have a number of tables ... provided the laptop horde doesn't park their butts and take up more seats than needed. It is very quiet even on a weekend ... no one is speaking except for the occasional tinder date nearby. The menu is a solid espresso menu with no seasonal offerings but they do have a decent amount of loose leaf tea to drink as well. Also, they have a breakfast sandwich and a few treats to tempt you. I have to admit, I was excited to see their slow drip iced coffee machine work in the background. Service here is polite and efficient... we got our flat whites pretty quickly. Flat White - Beautiful latte art topped a fairly good flat white. I would say the flat white was made well but I think the beans weren't my favourite. I dont think thats the barista's fault... I think the beans were just too acidic and fruity for my preference. I did find it more on the sour side and lighter overall. 3.5/5 Tahini maple cookie - Ok, if you see this... get it. It's really good and I normally dont eat cookies cause I always worried they're too hard or too sweet. This is neither. Its a crispy edged but tender on the inside ... just the right amount of maple sweetness without being sugary. I love the tahini addition as it makes it more rich tasting. Seeing how this was bigger than my hand, it definitely is more than enough to share... if you really wanted to! 4/5 Roncy has a few coffee spots but I think Reunion island has the better baristas to pull the espressos and also a nicer place to enjoy that coffee. Maybe next time I'll try something different like a South American bean instead and see how the drinks fare!

This is the cafe that Roncy deserved and the cafe it needed. I had the chance to pop in to do a little work, have a little latte and eat a LOT of breakfast sandwiches (ok maybe just one, but I would have had 2-3 if I wasn't afraid of being judged). It takes up a great location on a corner just towards the north end of the Roncy village. You walk in and it's beautifully set up with a more minimalist design, which makes the space look way bigger than your average coffee shop or cafe (dare I say even multi stroller accessible). The real star and the main reason you should come here is for the Reunion Island coffee brewed beverages. Excellent bean selections depending on what your drink preference is. I went with a latte which was beautiful both in taste and in presentation - I still get a kick of the latte art flowers, so pretty. The review would end here and I'd be content to give them a strong 4-star. But then, I was hungry, and I ordered, and it was far too good to not discuss in great detail. Rave even. I started with a chocolate croissant which was.... (insert millennial expression here - Lit, Fyre, #blessed), so flakey and wonderful and jam packed with chocolate. I was happy. ...then I ordered their breakfast sandwich which you can have with bacon OR Kale... OR BOTH (so obviously I did that). HOLLLLLYYYYYYY SHITAKE!! Move over Bacon and Egg McMuffin, but like seriously GTFO, now - you've been my breakfast BAE for years but after having the breakfast sammie at Reunion Island... Who the EF is you? Bye Felicia. Hello Reunion Island breakfast sandwich. My new Ride or Die. (I'm going hard on the Gen i/millennial expressions right now, bare with me, almost done) It wasn't even a big one, and it didn't need to be, it was delicious, juicy even, a unique mix of flavours, textures that all worked together. TLDR, come for the coffee, then *ahem* come for the sandwiches (get it). Eatcrest out

Located on Roncesvalles, Reunion Island Coffee is a great coffee shop to get some reading/work done, catch up with friends, or sit down to have a great cup of coffee. I noticed that quite a few people also ordered the breakfast sandwich from the shop next door (which I will do the next time I am there). The cafe eludes a very chill and relaxed vibe with simple decor. I ordered an Americano which was great. Will be back for more if I'm around the area!

Conveniently located on a prominent corner of Roncesvalles and Neepawa accross from the TD Bank. The decor is clean and modern and the staff is very nice and knowledgeable. I was asked how how my coffee was since i was the first customer of the day and they wanted to be sure they got the brew right. I had a their flagship blend coffee and it was mild and flavorful, perfect. The almond croissant was rich, it tasted more like a pastry then a croissant, awesome! They take cash, credit card, and debit if its tap. I dont believe they have a standard point of sale machine to insert your card. Some negatives at least when i went was that the music was on the loud side and they have limited cafe food (e.g. muffins, bagels, etc.). But this place still ticks all the boxes.

Latte was ok. Ambiance was ok. It was just ok... Didn't find an ooomph to this Coffee House. It was clean and decor was nice but a bit on the 'cold' front--maybe too hipster?

Staff was friendly, service quick. What can you say about a coffee shop....? Flat white was very good, will return.

We stayed around the corner from here recently and it was just the perfect coffee stop between going to the movie theatre, checking out kids stores and local designers and delicious perogies. The design is vintage and beautiful, the coffee is excellent, the staff are chill and friendly, generally great vibes.

On a Sunday morning, this coffee shop has a very relaxed vibe, and a mix of locals as well as cafe regulars. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which comes from the place next door, but is delivered through a secret passage way from the back room. The sandwich is easily the best take on the egg, cheese, and meat sandwich. The bacon and kale contrast nicely with the cheddar like cheese and the muffin is equally soft. Coffee roast in the latte is noticeably darker in roast than the other cafes which gives this place a distinctive experience compared to the rest of the pack.

I'm noticing a trend with ronces. The west end definitely knows their coffee and food. Reunion coffee falls into that category as well. Came by yesterday, grabbed my Americano and I've gotta say that it's really good. There's that punch of coffee followed by a sweet note that compliments very well. Got 3 bags of coffee beans as well, can't wait to try. Staff was super friendly also. Very helpful with explaining the differences between the different blends. Really low key vibes. Definitely enjoyable.

Quite a stroll from me, but well worth it! I look forward to going back. Very bright, open space. The decor is trendy and simple. There is lots of seating, but it never feels claustrophobic or too close for comfort with the people beside you. The coffee and pastries were delicious and fairly priced. The area and the shop had a layed back vibe which was great! Count me in!

Open during Canada day weekend, I got my caffeine fill with a pretty latte art. Good way to start the day. Very smooth to the palette, just what I needed.

This place was OK, nothing supercozy or mindblowing, area (Roncesvalles) is nice. My latte was good, but not one of these times where you take the first sip and think "YAAAAAAS". I remember the chairs being not very comfortable, I missed some fluffy chairs or sofas where I could chill for a bit.

A sip of their Island Reserve roast at The Federal restaurant got me instantaneously asking the waitress for the name of the coffee and then google where I can get my hands on some. I was super happy to find out it's a Canadian roster and they have a cafe in Ronceville so to Reunion Island I go! The atmosphere was quite chill but the decor didn't speak to me. Of course I didn't come here for the Decor, I grabbed a cup of their flag ship dripped coffee, almond croissant (not the best, very soggy) and a 12oz bag. It was a good day. Since our visit to Reunion island cafe, we have became a member and ordered a few of their different blend online. You get free shipping if you order over $59 or you can ship it to the store for free pick up. It's good coffee folks!!! Get some.

Usually love this place, but came in today in hopes of getting a tea, a Bunners cookie and use my BTZ and they no longer have Bunners or take BTZ :(

I think this place has lots of haters as well. I enjoy their coffee. The layout is simple and clean. The place has a vibe that helps keep Roncy on the map.

This place has the best cookies ever. In fact, they often sell out completely. But the day they get their cookies in... oh my. I buy them up. Highlights are the peanut butter cookies and the chocolate chip cookies (with three kinds of chocolate chips in them). I've tried their espresso as well in the form of Americano and it was damn good, especially the iced one. I also love that they have all kinds of non dairy milks available- soy, almond, and oat. It's a luxury. But yeah, their baked goods are spot on. I don't think they get their baked goods daily so as long as you buy them day of they are delicious. Honourable mentions: brownie filled croissant, raisin croissant/pastry. The staff are really nice as well. My only suggestion for this place would be to get some hooks in the washroom for women's purses or bags, or guy's bags, for that matter

Great and very consistent flat white. Never failed me! I've also tried the ground coffee and it's solid. The staff is always cheery and the space is inviting although a bit echoy. One of my favourite thing to do in warm weather is to sit on the benches out front with friends to catch up and people watch. Dear Reunion Island, please please finish your side patio. Will be there everyday in summer.

Great coffee but ok atmosphere. Could do with a lounging area or at least a couch for comfortable and relaxed conversations.

Tried this place for the first time recently. I had a regular filter coffee and my boyfriend had a cappuccino. We also got two herb and cheddar scones. I'll start with the positive. People were friendly and the scones were tasty. But, the cappuccino tasted sour. We weren't sure if it was "supposed" to be like that or not. My filter coffee was no better than what I can make at home. Overall, we were very disappointed and we won't be back.

The coffee isnt good, its poured out of a warmer. I dont get it. Its way too loud and cold. Some wood or fabric would do this place good. The ham and cheese croissant wasnt able to be heated up. So i had a slab of ham and hard, sweating slab of cheese on a croissant. It was just under $7. The small coffee was basically an espresso cup so had to get the regular size which most places would deem as small. Ugh. Ill stick to every other coffee shop in the area.

Most important bit - the coffee is fantastic. Really, their cortado has been consistently better than the Lit or most other coffee shops in the area or elsewhere. I really cannot say anything bad about the coffee, its' delicious and well made. If that's all you care about, ignore the rest of the review. If you consider atmosphere and character to be as important for a cafe, however, read on. The venue leaves a lot to be desired. They've completely overhauled the interior; a necessary change that they blew spectacularly, in my opinion. The new setup is completely sterile, and the combination of old-time hospital tile with oppressively white walls deprives the space of any potential character or emotional attachment. The echo in the now large space can be deafening, and the people behind the counter appear more like assembly line workers than baristas. The joint advertises itself as a "coffee laboratory," where new baristas are trained and new ideas are tried out for a willing audience. Maybe this will be the case, but right now the RICB is just another coffee shop on a street full of 'em, and given how off-putting the atmosphere can be, I wonder how long it'll last. The new owners have created a space without the potential for any sort of community while holding to underwhelming irony as a substitute for character and ambiance.

First off: the coffee is good. But so is the coffee at the other coffee-centric cafes in the neighbourhood. And they won't do a pourover if they're busy, which was disappointing. But the big problem is that the space is unbearably loud. They (smartly) tore out all of the leftover-from-second-cup decor that the previous cafe here had, but they've replaced it with blank walls, hard floors, hard chairs, tile, nothing at all to absorb the sound. I've been three times, and every time I've left to go to another cafe because of the loudness. It starts with loud music, and then any table where people need to have a conversation have to talk over the music, and the next over them, and so on. And with all the tables facing the narrow direction, all that sound bounces right back. Whether you're alone or trying to have a conversation, it's frustrating. Lit down the street gets as many tables in, but with some soft surfaces and facing the tables the long way and not having to talk over music, there's no problem. The coffee is good, the wifi is good, the staff are nice. If somehow they solve the noise problem, I'd love to swing by regularly. But right now it's just too noisy to bother.

The layout is beautiful. The counter is beautiful. The service is great. But the coffee, it's meh. Not bad, but not great either.

Great coffee, rad tunes, nice staff, highly instagrammable, clean, attractive design. If you're in Roncey, you can't do better.

Decor is clean and beautiful, but the atmosphere is cold. My friend and I did not feel comfortable here and the overpriced soy latte I ordered tasted sour. I will not be back here, here are plenty of other cafes in the neighbourhood that are welcoming with better drinks.

Doesn't open until 9am which is about the right time for the pretentious Roncesvalles crowd. Walk to a Brockton Village - far more accepting community without the arrogance and attitude

They're still a new cafe and have some growing pains. You can tell. It's not all bad, don't misunderstand! Here's my rundown. The good: Great coffee Tasty baked goods, including some stuff from Bunner's Bake Shop for the vegan/gluten-free folks in the 'hood Friendly staff Yummy take on a cold brew: cold brew + tonic water Prices on par with other cafes in the 'hood Lots of plugs for the laptop crowd Decent wifi The not-so-good: Tend to run out of food, especially the Bunner's items. Won't do pourovers if it's busy The bad: It gets very, very loud in here very easily. The place is designed with almost nothing to absorb sound: hard surfaces everywhere, no fabric or sound absorbing in sight. So all it takes is one table of loud talkers and it's a problem. They tend to play loud music, which doesn't help at all. I like it here, it's a good addition to the 'hood and a good place to go if my fave local is super busy. But I'm hoping they can fix some of the issues, especially the noise problems. Then I'll drop by more often!

Excellent third wave coffee in a beautiful, relaxing space with lots of comfortable tables and chairs and a well-coiffed Roncesvalles clientele. A good place to find inspiration for your next edgy haircut or cool outfit. The staff are warm, the light pouring in the windows is uplifting, and the self-serve water is plentiful. As spacious Toronto coffee palaces go, this is the more polished counterpart to Propeller's industrial-chic warehouse space to the northwest.

Great spot to grab and go or stop in for a coffee in Roncesvalles. Baristas are friendly and know the products inside and out. Wicked espresso and drip offerings and the best cold brew with tonic in town.

The atmosphere is great and pleasant staff! Disappointed by luke warm latte and a "too-dense" croissant though :(

The music in here is so loud that you can't hear yourself think. It doesn't help that there is nothing to absorb any noise, just tile floors and bare walls. Also, their "large" coffee/tea is the size of a small in other places and is more expensive. I just left the place because it was so disappointing and won't be going back. Down the street there are three other coffee places that don't blast the music so loud that you can't think. Too bad because it has lots of potential but the staff are oblivious to what would draw and keep customers. Loud music to the point of nightclub level isn't it.

Great coffee solid layout & cool decorations... I'm giving it only 3 stars though for one reason only & it's because the place was extremely cold, basically no heat on. Everyone's was sitting with their jackets on & it seemed owner couldn't care less to turn the heat up!

I was very fascinated by the "coffee" tile design at the entrance of the store and stopped to take a picture. When I looked up, I found the staff giving me judgemental looks. As I opened the second door and was taking in the atmosphere of the store, I was interrupted by an annoyed "Uh... Can I help you?" from the girl at the cash. Rude. I wouldn't give a full review on the coffee and food I purchased because I'm sure it's biased by their bad service, but stick to coffee and don't try their teas.

Very good coffee and pretty cool place, very well located on Roncesvalles.

I love minimalist aesthetic. Bright, clean, and spacious. And most importantly: serving the best Americano I've had on Roncey. A much needed addition to the 'hood. Thanks for opening up, guys.

The pour-overs are sublime and I love the beans for coffee at home. Still the new kid on the block with some kinks...I've had a few lukewarm Americanos that could have been more hot.

This is some of the best coffee in the area. I love getting the almond milk lattes. The staff are always super nice. I am pretty much addicted to the croissants as well. Super trendy minimalist decor. They also have some pretty cool take-home products as well.

Attitude! I asked for a machiato with cream ... "No we can't do that" he said. I said, "I have actually had this 3 times already here". "Oh okay I'll try"..... I received a cappuccino even when I asked him to stop pouring The cream. I find the servers here not really interested in actually giving people what they want. For $3.50 and not getting what I want with apathetic service . No thanks -it will be my last visit here.

even though its a neighbourhood spot, i refuse to go b/c of the unfriendly staff. every visit has been painful. not to mention i was there 2 mins prior to store opening and they refused to open the cafe 2 mins earlier.

My friends and I were in here today and it was great! Great service, good coffee, and a nice atmosphere. The manager was super friendly and even though we stayed a bit past their closing time, he was still completely upbeat and understanding. Will definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go back! :)

Saw this new shop open up and decided to check it out...great space - open, clean and bright with lots of natural night streaming through the big front window. Started with an espresso and then took a cold brew and tonic on my way out, both were great. Be sure to check out the "coffee" design in the tile at the front door, saw a few people taking pictures of while I was in there!