Sam James Coffee Bar OZ

Love the atmosphere here. I appreciate the no table set up which naturally keeps laptops away. Great coffee too, of course.

Absolutely love this place! We had a female barista and she was the sweetest and kindest person who also made the most amazing mocha latte. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back.

2025.09.04 Coffee at SJCB, SAM James Coffee Bar. Nice Coffee. Small place. Bench seating.

I love their espresso blend! I was roaming the area on ossington trying to settle on where to get coffee and decided to stop by Sam James. Ended up ordering a mocha which was good and not too sweet since it’s made with chocolate milk. The milk was well steamed and enjoyed the pretty latte art. The coffee bar does not have all that much seating, with no tables, so something to keep in mind.

great iced latte! there are ledges by the window to sit down - it's not really a place to work in since there arent any tables. they seem to have some good pastries - will have to come back and try.

Sit outside and the most adorable birds will thank you for the flakes of the delicious Robinson’s baked goods that lie within. The coffee is just as chocolatey and amazing as the other locations. This location feels like a proper fixture of this neighbourhood. I love it and will always come to get (butter)knifed.

It's a cozy defined coffee bar, though not very large does fit well with the area. The coffee is simply amazing. Scones and croissants also. Great street find.

I made a trip from the burb to have a coffee here because of your reputation. Flat white tastes great, unique area, bohemian feelings, parking on street. Apricot danish was tasty and fresh.

Sam James Coffee Bar Where I was staying wasn't really far I got the iced vanilla latte which I was quite brave Because outside it was a snowy day The vanilla latte had a compliment of strong and delicious But many coffee shops around , this took me away with the service The service was nice and genuine Around Christmas , oh what fun! I wish there were tables with we could sit and do work But at least there's a bench you can sit and converse

Ordered: Flat White (CAD ~$5) Aya's take: Sam James Coffee Bar seems to be a favorite in Toronto and I decided to try it since we were in the area. I will be honest, this is my first time having a Flat White and it changed me. It's smooth, creamy, and bold. I usually get lattes but found this to be a bit more concentrated and rich. The barista definitely knew what he was doing. Super solid try!

Tiny lil spot. They simply make amazing coffee, lattes and caps. There ain't much more to it. Simple...awesome coffee!!!!! Great nice service.

Their hot vanilla latte is incredibly smooth, not too sweet and a perfect latte in my opinion. I've gone back multiple times, and it's always just as good as the last. Dare I say my favourite coffee in Toronto? Great Barista's too.

This is probably THE BEST coffee I've had in the city! I like more nutty, toffee, chocolatey tone in my coffee and the latte here checked off all my boxes We even bought their grounds to take home and its sooo much better than most of coffee I get from other coffee shops. The staff is friendly, but the space is pretty small. Definitely no space to get work done but come for the quality coffee while you stroll around Ossington or before you go to a picnic in Trinity Bellwoods!

I was in the area and decided to finally try Sam James Coffee Bar! I went for the vanilla latte. The size was smaller than I expected and the taste was okay. I think you can get better vanilla lattes elsewhere. I did appreciate the lovely latte art though! Likely won't be back as there are so many other coffee options along the Ossington strip I have yet to try.

Sam James newest addition is both a welcome contender to the Ossington coffee shop strip, as well as the entrance to Favorites Thai BBQ. I'm not quite sure how all these coffee options exist simultaneously in such a small radius, but I'm not on the business of complaining. You can expect the same quality of service and experience here as at any of the other Sam James locations around the city, but don't expect lots of room to sit or work. This is coffee for coffee's sake, which is a concept which honestly seems like it's becoming something of a rarity. If you're looking for a quick espresso, this is your spot. Better yet, if you're stuck waiting for a table at Favorites, you'll at least have something to help keep you awake and happy. Will be back.