Rooms | 17 Baldwin

One of the most beautiful coffee shops I've ever seen! They have Nintendo figurines, a spacious seating area, and expert baristas. I ordered a hojicha latte and my partner ordered a regular latte. Both lattes were deliciously smooth and well made. The best part of this coffee shop is again the vibes and atmosphere. It has a long narrow and deep space, but it goes really deep. As in this cafe looks bigger than than you think once you move further down the place. I really enjoyed the overall feeling I got from being here and again the vibes here are amazing. Great place to study or hangout with friends!

Quite rare to find a coffee shop like this that opens early! Been here several times and the drinks and service have been top notch. It's generally packed inside so YMMV if you can secure a spot. Come early enough, and there will be plenty around. The music being played by these gigantic vintage speakers further bring out the uniqueness of this cafe too. If you prefer a quieter environment, the seats in the far back are your best bet.

Rooms is one of the BEST cafes in Toronto for interior and vibes. It’s comfortable, modern, and unique it’s hard not to want to sit for a bit and get some work done, this is the best part of rooms. I’ve been twice and gotten an iced matcha latte and they were polar opposites in flavour. The first time I went it was very grassy which was to my liking. Most recently, it was quite bad, watery tasting as the matcha was flavourless. It is a shame the drink has been inconsistent in my visits. Staff are chill, maybe too chill? Sometimes it is a bit difficult to get their attention, one time they didn’t even talk to me just waited for me to order. I don’t mind the relaxed service and I like it at times but I’d be lying saying it’s warm and welcoming. 3/5 flat, atmosphere carries the rating

Ts is some peak performative male cafe I rate it. Dirty pistachio latte was surprisingly really delicious, I actually think pistachio pairs really well with the bitterness of coffee. They had a lot of super cozy seating in the back, but it was completely packed. The patio in front gave real Montreal vibes and I had a nice yap session. Also everyone around was fitted up.

At first I thought this place was called music and coffee when I saw the sign in the window, until my sister told me it's a coffee shop with multiple locations called rooms lol. I love the ambience here, it's very cozy with the dark wood paneling and very well thought out interior design. Lots of chairs and table options to sit at, it's great for people looking for find a place to read and do work or catch up with someone. They have a pretty hardcore sound system in here, so there is moderately loud music playing but it lended to the nice ambience here. I got the pourover coffee, maybe I just didn't like that type of roast, but it was a bit on the sour side - I know some roasts are like that though. would love to try their espresso drinks next time!

- One of the chairs was really wobbly, as if I’d fall apart any second. A potential insurance hazard. - Got to-go cups when I said I was eating in. - The matcha latte was delicious, albeit slightly on the pricier side. - Atmospheric and cozy

This Rooms location is such an aesthetically pleasing coffee shop with a live dj & lots of room in the back area if you want to stay longer to do work as the front area is meant to be a non laptop space. The coffee shop is quieter in the back as well as the music doesn’t go all the way to that back area. I tried their vanilla latte (my go to) & it was good; up to my personal standards. I’ve also tried the Bacon Egg n Cheese Sandwich & the Sausage Egg n Cheese Sandwich. Both were also good and filling if you’re looking for a bite to eat as well. They so have seating outside if you prefer to be outdoors

This is one of my favorite cafes to chill and/or study in. Their matcha latte is one of my favorites, but the vibe is what makes it special. Their music choice is so good!

A cute vibey cafe on Baldwin. A perfect place for a laid back afternoon, a coffee chat and some coffee in general. Hopped in here to get a strawberry matcha with oat milk and they use Hokusan matcha. I think their drink was good but their vibes and interior are even better. Lots of seating around so you can enjoy your drink with your friend or alone. They have seasonal specials that I would assume changes often. Can't wait to try their coffee next time as well.

This is a retro inspired Japanese cafe with a really chill vibe. It's a great place to hang out and catch up with friends and even do work. They have a decent amount of seating in the back and a nice patio area in the summer. They're your classic cafe and have all the usual. I got their classic matcha latte which was good. The service was friendly and quick. The unique thing about this cafe is that it serves as a great community space. Lots of events are hosted here, such as mahjong nights. I have still yet to attend one but it's amazing that they do this.

I got a sweet potato latte and it tasted exactly like what it entails. Unfortunately I had a hard time drinking it because it was a bit too sweet for me. Ambiance of this location is very unique as there is more seating all the way in the back. I would give this place another try though

Was walking by and stopped by for a latte $5.60 which was really good. On par with what I would expect of a specialty coffee shop. The space is bigger than expected, with a more moody vibe unique to any other coffee shop. There's a live DJ which is quite the touch, and though I like the music stye it was too loud and would be distracting during conversation or doing work. They are clearly popular and we're happy to have another great option.

If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with coffee and vibey spaces. Rooms Coffee is definitely on the top of my list. The staffs are so chill and friendly. But let's talk about the vibes - warm, cozy, and with a live turntable spinning the chillest tunes. It's the kind of place where you can lose track of time, whether you're catching up with friends or just enjoying some solo coffee therapy.

Such a cozy coffee shop to do some reading or work. The baristas were friendly and helpful as well in gving recommendations. Depending on the time, it might be packed. The seating area might not look much from the entrance but there are plenty of tables in the back. They have a couple of chess boards available as well for those who play.

Excellent iced strawberry matcha latte here. I'm sick of all these other places in Toronto that charge $8 for a lackluster matcha but that's not what you're going to get here. Vibes on Saturday afternoon were vibin' with a live DJ too. REALLY cool spot. Would come back and try the regular matcha latte.

Rooms Coffee has opened up another new location, this time in Baldwin Village. The coffee shop has ample seating available, perfect for working, hanging out with friends or sipping on a coffee. What's neat about this cafe is that they have vinyl spinning all day. I suspect they will have events/other offerings later on (like 915 Dupont). In terms of beverages, they have all the caffeinated options as well as tea options available. They are currently in their soft opening phase. I stopped by 17 Baldwin on a Tues morning around 8am (they open at 8!). Barista was friendly and the space is just truly beautiful! Dark wood throughout where it gives the space a very Japanese zen like feeling. At the back there is a space with a skylight (and more light). The front features a long hanging lantern. I ordered a flat white which was made well. Overall, a beautiful addition to Baldwin Village! Will definitely return!

We came here on a Friday to do some work. The biggest letdown was when the Wi-Fi didn't work on our laptops so we had to leave after getting coffee. This location is very spacious and the back room provides a lot of table seating or couch seating if you want to relax. The aesthetics are on par with the other room's locations Washrooms are downstairs. The barista was friendly but unfortunately he could not solve the Wi-Fi problem.

Discovered this place on our way to get brunch ... unfortunately they don't have a lot in way of food, but the vibe, the decor and the promise of coffee made sure that we returned after to just get coffee. 17 Baldwin has rocketed to the top spot for coffee downtown Toronto. I can't think of another place that has the full combination of amazing coffee, the vibe with the music section, or the quiet work space beyond the music section. The decor, and the lighting all aid the ambience. Come for the coffee, stay for the music.

Absolutely love the vibes of this cafe. It is a great place to meet up with friends to talk and relax. I tried the sweet potato latte and iced americano. The sweet potato latte was very good although it was a little bit too sweet. Luckily I had the ice americano to balance the sweetness. The service was very quick and baristas were very nice! There is a lot of seating inside and outside of the cafe. I would definitely recommend this cafe.

Such a cute coffee shop in Balwin village. Vibes and coffee are 10/10. Pretty spacious for seating, chill work spot for light work but the lighting is a bit dim and chairs aren't the most comfortable so wouldn't recommend for working long. I prefer this one compared to the other rooms location, but both have a very similar vibe!

Another in the explosion of coffee by Nigel, the young entrepreneur taking Toronto's west end by storm with his prowess in this field of business. There is no secret behind his success, and it's partly the Asian connection with his many fans and customers, but it's mainly the music! While 915 has whiskey in the mix of debauchery-fueled crowd that often shows up for the fun, this spot has a main focus of coffee... and music, and for me it's the music that stands out here. Of all the places I've followed these people around at, this one has the most amazing sound! If you like crispy clear sound from matched components and tickled by a needle in a groove, you will like this spot. Since that Saturday was their opening party, I decided to get the hole-shot by going when they first opened so I got there at around 9 am thinking I could FTR it, but apparently this was the grand opening and I missed the soft one, oh well! At least I came at the right time, not when things were first getting sorted, this place was 100% functioning when I got there! I really enjoyed my cappuccino and sitting right in front of the big speakers at the back and enjoying the funky jazz on deck in the early morning. Then I came back later to party with DJ Sakiko who plays stuff I like and by that time the place was rocking! Guu (queen west) was supplying the food and there were another 3 DJs to catch here. After trying the four items on the menu, including skewers, udon cold noodles, and incredible eggplant, I left for home but first stopping by the neighbour izakaya for their contribution to the event, free wings! And there I met a buddy who wanted to join in on the fun, so back to 17Baldwin again for the third time that day for a cold brew to top off the afternoon, Whew, what a party! They kept going until 8pm as another friend went but I had to bow out as a forth time would have been a bit much. She had a great time and connected with the owner as they both spoke mandarin, go figure!

Recently visited this new Rooms Coffee location after checking out the one of Ossington, The Path and Dupont (hosted an event there). This is by far my favourite spot and by the way it is constantly busy, I can assume others feels the same :) Great drinks as always!