SAM JAMES COFFEE BAR - BROCK

What a treat to have this in the neighborhood. The coffee is always great (with beautifully done latte art as a bonus detail) but what brings it into the sublime is the connected Robinson Bread bakery. Best quiche pastry I have ever had, best chocolate croissant I have ever had, the list goes on. The bread is amazing too. Truly gifted bakers.

Sam James, located within an industrial-style Robinson Bread, offers a unique blend of warmth and modernity. The concrete walls and minimalist design create a sleek, urban atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread. The space is spacious yet cozy, with plenty of seating that invites you to stay awhile. Their latte is robust and well-crafted, making it the perfect match for the bakery's top-notch bread and pastries. If you appreciate a stylish, industrial vibe with excellent coffee and baked goods, this spot is a must-visit.

Coffee is good. It’s why I keep coming back. I work in the neighbourhood, and the pastries are lovely on lunch breaks, the sourdough bread loaves from Robinson’s are awesome. While I appreciate friendly baristas, I don’t expect exceptional customer service because I just go for the coffee. All my past interactions have been just ‘okay’, but I am always satisfied with my coffee and that’s fine with me. However, I was particularly taken aback by my interaction with a girl at the counter; she had light hair and an overall lack of manners. I get it, people have off days, but this just seemed like an attitude issue. Looking at other reviews it seems basic customer service isn’t a priority here. I admit it is disappointing, especially because I always leave a tip as well.

Amazing Bread and pastries! I always leave with a bag of Butter knife coffee when I hit this spot 100%

Great spot for bread (Robinson Bread) and a coffee. There is very little seating (as in no chairs and tables) but a stair like seating situation.

I have been to A LOT of cafes around the city. I felt a very uneasy feeling from the staff today. Not sure if it was just me but I got a pretentious kind of vibe and I felt very uncomfortable. Sorry but the coffee and the atmosphere does not warrant that kind of customer service. I had a vanilla latte, it was okay. Don’t think I want to come back. I’ve worked in the service industry my whole life, and I just think they can be better with their customer service.

A classic - quiet cafe for coffee lovers. I tried the iced vanilla latte which tasted just the way I like it!!

I got a latte and a sandwich. Both were really good. I was a bit shocked that it was over $20 for a sandwich and a coffee (that's without a tip). The place is clean and everything looks fresh. However I did not achieve full climax while enjoying the sandwich. I guess I got frugal and the price seems high to me. I suppose if you compare to other fancy coffee shops, it's on par. Just out of my budget for any regular visits. Maybe I'll get a latte again next year. Also no veggie sandwich available at the time.

Amazing coffee and pastries. This seems to be the production site for the entire chain as a lot of people were baking pastries that you can see from the line and the limited seating inside. My wife and I ended up eating outside since it was crowded inside. A great asset to the Parkdale neighborhood we stayed in.

This Sam James Coffee Bar location is located on Brock near Queen St. W, just west of Dufferin. The coffee shares a space with Robinson Bread where you can purchase both coffee, pastry items, and loaves of bread while you visit the café. I've been to this location of Sam James a couple times and think it's great. The vibes are extremely chill and there always seems to be a steady flow of customers. The pastries are delicious and the bread is a must try. Definitely get a cappuccino, good atmosphere to just chill to enjoy your coffee. Service is friendly and you can also purchase SJCB beans there as well. Overall, great location, coffee, pastries and bread! Definitely recommend if you are around the area!

Went to grab a pastry at Robinson and first time grabbing coffee at this SJCB outpost. Friendly staff as usual. Coffee as a BASE is good. Just my order was wrong. I ordered a flat white and he gave me a latte with a whole lot of milk filled to the rim. sigh .... Waste of my coffee ... you have good coffee but drowned it with milk ... do I order a cortado to get a flat white next time? I was in a rush, it was raining... I didn't figure it out till I took a second sip when I left the store ‍

We had just finished a meal at BB's across the street, so we decided to pop in here to see what they had. I'm not a coffee person, but I noticed some interesting-looking sweet treats, including some financiers. Financiers seem to pop up a lot on cooking shows, but I'd never tried one before, so I leapt at the chance to finally do so. It's a really tasty concoction. It's baked so that it's a little crispy around the edges and moist near the center, and the flavor is leaning almost towards the savory, which I really enjoyed. (It's still sweet, just not in a throat-burning kind of way.) This is the sort of post-meal treat I can't resist, ultimately.

Took the day off for my birthday and decided to randomly drive around until I found a new spot. I was lucky enough to find SJCB and am so happy. I purchased bread, apple hand pies, and other treats to go with a latte. This place is a hidden gem!