Festival Coffee in Cheshire West and Chester

Worst cokies ever. Its like chewing a rock.

amazing cookies and coffee and fun backyard!

Great coffee and lovely service

Normal foosld and coffee quality. low quality service.

Comfy high top seating, but NO public wifi! Deceptive because the communal seating is arranged for a nice wfh location.

Edit 07/27/24 I was able to sit today and do some editing AND my cleanse is finally f'ing over WHICH MEANS I COULD GET THE EGG TOSST OH YEAH ---- Overall I really really like this place. Occasionally the service is a little more utilitarian than I prefer (when the team members are understandably slammed or in the middle of the lengthy and ongoing food prep) and really I can't hold this against them because the prices are incredibly fair given the high quality of coffee and food on offer especially in such a crashed out rental market (are you guys paying ~$35k/month like some of your neighbours? Someone put me in touch with the landlords a sap). Sidebar I'm always looking for opportunities to connect awesome female-led/forward businesses with eachother for everyone's amplification; if you know of any phenomenal companies of any size kindly put them in touch with me through the usual channels.

The drip coffee was okay not the best. The fact that they don't have WiFi was very inconvenient and surprising.

Great coffee and delicious bread.

Best drip coffee I’ve ever had! The coffee tastes very pleasant. Staff are friendly and respectful. Vintage atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

Good hot chocolate, nice atmosphere

Got a hot chocolate and it was super good! Very creamy and not too sweet or too bitter.

Cute little shop and the coffee was pretty good. There is a Spartan back patio that is great as long as construction isn't happening.

I have been there twice now and each time they made my day. The egg toast on sour bread is excellent, carrot cake is absolutely delicious (not too sweet like the rest of places), mint chocolate latte and their black coffee taste great. It shouldn't be compared to the corporate coffeeshops, especially with recent quality of tim hortons going down. I would love to come back when I am in the city again.

Incredibly good coffee, friendly & efficient staff, and delightful pastries

We ordered a cold brew, but that was simply hot coffee poured out of a jug with ice. Same for the latte. The banana bread was extremely dry.

My favourite place to grab a latte, it's just so good!

I like the iced coffee here. It’s a cute little shop

Carrot cake was sweet and melted in my mouth but enough carrot flavour for my liking. Russian tea super interesting. Sun Chai Latte also good - smooth but spicy.

Had read some very good things about the sourdough egg and cheese. Was just as good as everyone described! Really tasty and heavy at all. It was perfect for a quick breakfast. Also the Guatemalan coffee. Very good as well.

Best coffee shop on Queen West right now! Great selection of coffee type beverages wonderful teas. Don't sleep in this place if you want a caffeine fix or a quick bite!

My fave coffee and vibe in the city.

Great coffees. Nice staff and space.

I love this place. No nonsense coffee shop with good quality stuff at reasonable prices. They do an egg and cheese toast for breakfast that is excellent. Wish I still worked closer so I could come here all the time :) Hot tip: they have a beautiful pack patio for warmer months that most people don’t know about. You’re welcome.

I've come here quite a few times in the last few years. I don't mind paying a bit extra for good coffee. Haven't come in a while, seems like the quality has definitely taken a dip. My wife and I both couldn't finish our drinks, something about them just seemed way off.

Coffee is good but not superb. Breakfast cookies very good. Atmosphere is very warm. Quite limited seating especially when the patio is not available. On the other hand, did to close quarters got talking with a couple who were visiting the city and that was fun. Would definitely go back.

I adore this place, it is perfect for swinging by for an Americano on my way to work or stopping to sit down and watch the world go by in the front window. The team is always so kind and all smiles, and the coffee is incredible. There's a big selection of treats too, cookies, oat bars, brownies, you name it. I can't wait to try the outdoor patio in warmer weather!

Very kind and welcoming service! Some of my favorite coffee! I used to come here allot 4 years ago and coming back feels just as good!

A must-try café in the heart of Queen West. The ambiance is chill (they even have a patio!),the coffee is always fire, and they have the nicest baristas you’ll meet! They are legit so friendly that I always look forward to coming here .. Also, they make the meanest oat milk latte and date squares 🔥

I was excited to try because of the good reputation, but was slightly let down. I ordered a cortado which was ok but nothing exceptional, the cafe was pretty narrow with not a lot of seating options and behind the bar looked cluttered and unorganized. It’s a decent place but I can’t say I understand the hype, will probably try again at another location.

- Black coffee was flavorful, definitely above average. The to-go coffee cups looks pretty awesome with black and red - Plenty of seating including back patio - The area is right at a T shaped intersection and kind of busy, but the interior is quite welcoming - The barista was very kind. Customer service doesn’t get enough credit these days and the gentleman was very kind - Bathrooms were available to guests

Queer-positive, chill coffee spot with sweet and kind staff. Oat milk available. Pastries including vegan options available for purchase too.

Really good coffee! Trust me, I'm fastidious about coffee, and they do it right!

The sign on Queen street proclaims that Hot Black serves the best coffee ever. Does it live up to the proclamation? It sort of does. The coffee itself is good but perhaps not the best ever. However, if you take some time to appreciate the homely atmosphere and talk to the friendly staff as you sip your coffee, you'll appreciate it even more.

Not wheelchair accessible, difficult to get in the door and there’s no room to maneuver and only high tables, no low accessible tables. Can’t review anything else as we didn’t get a chance to visit because there was no place for a wheelchair user to eat.

Good cappuccino. Probably not the best in town, but totally passable. Delicious breakfast cookie.

The coffee is so smooth. The back patio is nice, though be warned that, at least in winter, the firepit isn't there.

Really great coffee and welcoming folks working behind the counter.

As a former Starbucks barista, there aren't that many tastes of coffee that I'm not familiar with ,and I usually enjoy my coffee one sip at the time to make it last longer. However, I have to admit the taste of ginger latte at the HotBlack is an out of the world experience that is extremely pleasantly surprising. It was so good I couldn't drink it slowly as I usually do ,and I drink the entire cup in less than 5 min. I would say if you are around and you have 5 min to have a unique experience of lifetime go here and order a ginger latte ☕

This coffee place is a treasure of Toronto. The kindest owner and staff. Thank you HotBlack Coffee, to more years of successful business! ☕️

Looks like a hole in the wall, but not only does it feel bigger inside, but the warm Atmosphere, coffe and wonder people make it even better.

I really wanted to like this cafe but the chai latte was bland (the latte was too milky, so the chai flavour was weak). The raspberry jam cookie was great though. I liked the vibe of the place but probably won't come back. Limited seating is available.

Checking out the 'best coffee in town'! Cappuccino verdict: good, not extraordinary. Loved the anti-work, pro-chat vibe of the place. Plus the cup's color play is a visual treat!

It wasn’t the best coffee ever, in fact, one of the worst. My spouse and I ordered two 8oz drip coffee and it tasted very burnt and the cream that came with it was sour. Felt like drinking sour milk so after three sips, we threw it away.

Small size is really small But ginger brew latte is special. I will order this again next time. The ginger is not spicy at all. It’s not sweet and tastes good. Americano is like roasted coffee bean, and smell wonderful. Jam cookie is suggested by staff. Not sweet , flavorful, can order next time

Très bon ginger brew latte et très bon chocolat chaud. Quelques pâtisseries maison vegan. Ambiance agréable

This is one of Toronto's best cafés. But it distinguishes itself in that the proprietor trains her staff to pull great cappuccinos, which – in my humble opinion – is the primary ingredient in making a good cappuccino.

Adorable spot on queen st, friendly staff and decent coffee prices!

Delicious and fast. Can’t wait to come back and try more items.

Love the drink but I did pay $10 for like 7 huge ice cubes a tiny cup - my matcha latte had a good 5 sips and it became nothing.

We stopped in Hot Black Coffee for a midday pick-me-up and as we walked in the door, the aroma of the freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, instantly signaling the quality of what was to come. The coffee shop was so cute, customer service was on point, and their coffee awakened our senses, one sip at a time! We took our coffee to go so we could continue to explore Toronto!

I honestly feel awarding 5 out of 5 is wrong. Perfection is what that signifies. But that being said... The coffee was fantastic. Flat white. Regular milk. I do sugar rarely. But the coffee itself had a sweet finish. Perfect size and amount of milk. I see why this coffee spot is on top lists in Toronto.

Perfect espresso coffee taste. It took a good amount of wait time but it was worth it.

I don’t know about best coffee ever. I would say it’s just okay but that might be my fault for ordering a latte at place with “black coffee” in the name. I found it to not be strong enough and tasted mostly of milk. I also got a gluten free date bar that I didn’t realize was gluten free until after. It was really dry and didn’t hold together at all but again that might be my fault. There’s also not a lot of seating available; just the one big table and a few stools.

Really good coffee. Tasty pastries too. The staff are pretty friendly. There is a bit of seating and a nice comfy couch.

I recently had quite a nice experience here. This coffee shop is conveniently located and the prices are reasonable. The latte that I ordered was creamy and satisfying, although it was served slightly cold. I also ordered the chocolate beet loaf which was pretty good! It’s great that they offer a variety of vegan treats and dairy-free milk alternatives. It is a relatively small space, but the indoor seating could be arranged better to make the cafe more conducive for social outings.

Coffee is superb. Staff are lovely. The Sun Chai Latte is delicious as is the Ginger Brew. The baked goods are yummy too. Highly recommend this place.

The actual best black coffee in the city. Great atmosphere too and staff too.

Cozy cafe with great and very polite staff. The atmosphere of this place is awesome and if you seat in the couch you will not want to move until they close. I had the chocolate beets brownie (vegan option) and it knocked my socks out. They also host event for NTRC (running club). Overall, I had a great experience, the prices are good, and would recommend anyone around to visit them.

feels like it has gone down hill recently - used to come here all the time for their vegan sandwich but the last few times I’ve gone out of my way to go back and get it because of how good it was, it tasted completely different - went back in to ask if it had the same ingredients and they said it did, but it tasted like peanut butter rather than tahini and there was no miso taste at all. Sad to spend almost 10 dollars on a sandwich that isn’t consistent - probably ordered less since it’s their plant based option but us plant based folks have very few options and to experience disappointment over and over from an old favourite is always sad.

Loved the Ginger Brew Latte. Very polite staff.

Excellent coffee👌, manager (or owner) was very friendly and knowledgeable. Very good seating options and very cute patio. Great spot.

I've got to try out the drip coffee. It was very smooth and pleasant to drink. I'm giving 4 stars for now because I still have to go back and have some more coffee.

Great specialty coffee. Nice atmosphere!

Cute cafe with an outdoor space to chill and relax in. The coffee is great and the staff are friendly. Prices are about what you’d expect at a Toronto coffee shop (i.e decent). Not having public wi-fi definitely sucks though, for anyone who wants to work while they eat and drink. But otherwise I enjoy this place.

One of the best cafes along Queen street west. Drink selections are great, but food options are not abundant though. The 'hidden' backyard is truly a gem in the spring/summer time.

This place is actually amazing. The patio in the back is peaceful and lovely, almost shocking to have a place like that in core downtown. The cortado was delicious and so was the peach and rosemary oat bar. The extra touch which I LOVED was that they served the cortado in a double walled glass, so it stayed warm as I sipped it slowly. Coffee getting cold before I get to finish it is a major ick for me, and this little detail puts this cafe at the top of the list for me.

Had to wait a minute for the coffee to finish brewing but the staff were really sweet and it had a nice atmosphere

The coffee bean they are using really good quality. Only a coffee addict can tell I guess. Friendly staff place is bit small but comfy.

Your banana bread tastes like sand.

Super rude staff unfortunately because the coffee is good

Great coffee, place has many outlets. Unfortunately no wifi?!?!?!!? :(

They have delicious toast with egg for the breakfast

The best coffee in Toronto. All the staff are so friendly as well. Thank you!

Delicious drinks, killer treats (the Brazilian brigadeiros are 🤤), and the absolute loveliest two gents running the shop this evening.

The coffee is too sour, too hot, and overpriced. Over 6 bucks for a cortado with oat milk. Went there twice.

10 dollars for a latte. Don't serve soy milk or accept cash. Coffee tasted like warm cough syrup. Do not recommend.

Very cool vibe! One of the baristas was so kind, not only did he come to clean my coffee spill which was not even that much, but also he brought me a second coffee for free.

Loooooooooved their coffee! The shop was a bit too full of stuff to sell (not unlike SBUX) but less corporate... The baristas were very friendly and efficient... Which is good first thing in the morning 😊 Update: Forgot to say that they have colored pencils and drawing paper and books on the table to doodle on while you get caffeinated! That was fun.

Cute little coffeeshop. Good stuff. A bit pricey but to be expected in Toronto.

Well who knew a Vanilla Latte and a Pistachio Brazilian Chocolate could make me come back to this place several times in a week? Absolutely brilliant coffee, the sweetest staff members, and a great environment to chill/ study/ catch up with friends/ or even gather your thoughts! Highly recommended 👏🏻👏🏻 Ohh and you have to try the Brazilian chocolate!

Nice coffee and pastry, but the first is a tad too expensive.

Really great coffee shop homely great place to talk and meet up with friends. Two young men working were helpful made me some tasty Sencha. The brownie was great would recommend for anyone looking for a hot drink.

Love their cappuccinos and jam cookies ❤️

Better than their coffee is their hospitality

One of my favorite coffee in the area 👌 Loved the Cortado ☕ and bourbon cookie 🍪

Nice little coffee shop with great menu and friendly staff.

Super cozy, nice selection of local craft beer. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but my girlfriend said the americano she had was one of the best.

Great coffee and glad they had milk alternatives. Staff is also very friendly. Their jam cookie is quite good as well but was not expecting the hint of espresso. Their pu’er tea tasted a bit bland/ stale but overall great place for coffee and treats. Curious as to what ingredients are in the jam cookie (@ owner) 👀

Amazing black coffee! If you are a coffee drinker you should try this place

Nice place. With good coffee and friendly staff plus lots of goodies! I always try my favorite drink cappuccino with one of their pastries. If you are passing by and looking for a nice warm or even cold drink, I recommend to step in and check their menu.

One of my favourite coffee shops downtown. Always can identify the cafe by the red trim and red door. Espresso is strong with a smooth taste. Iconic black cups with red top. Love the under counter espresso machines, gives it a clean look. Staff are always pleasant and friendly. Pastries are home made. My favourite is the "jam cookie", sweet jam in the center with a not too sweet surrounding cookie. Makes my day better every time I get it. Somewhere to check out for all coffee lovers near and far. I'm happy it still stayed open and made it during the pandemic.

Seating might be hard to come by, but in the cold winter the cafe is a godsend. Between their cozy atmosphere, coffee, pastry, and spiced wine, I cannot recommend this place more.

Fantastic Cafe. Wonderful variety of products, and super cute back patio.

Lovely place. Delicious drinks. Warm welcoming staff.

Probably the fanciest, tastiest coffee place on Queen street. Hell, they even have local cheese and mulled wine, and they even have their own merch.

Great local spot with friendly staff. The coffee is rich and the ginger molasses cookie pairs well. The patio in the back is cute and a nice escape from busy queen st.

Friendly baristas and great service

Nice cappuccino (tried the Brazil/Columbian blend), well extracted espresso, cozy ambience, fast pickup (if you're in a hurry), nice folks behind the counter

Consistently excellent coffee. Made with care and the barista's are always nice. Baked goods are top notch too!

This has quickly become my go to destination for coffee meetings. Very friendly staff, quick service, affordable goodies, and wide range of coffee specialties—you can’t go wrong here. The patio out back is particularly quaint, almost Old Town Montreal vibes.