I Deal Coffee

Feel like that I found a little secret Caffè in a cozy residential area. Nice coffee, interior, and reasonable price. High sealing as well! ;)

What a cute place! It’s nice because its not on the main road so it’s really quiet. The place is filled with fun and interesting quotes by Gregory Alan Elliott, and there is a nice little area out front where you can sit as well as large windows for sun indoors. The prices are very reasonable and if you buy a pound of coffee they give you a free drink.
I got a sandwich, it was decent but not amazing, but solid. My americano was good, too.
If I lived in the area this would totally be my regular weekend coffee spot!

This is one of my favorite cafes in Toronto. Sitting in the window first thing in the morning is a great way to start the day.
The coffee is good, of course, as coffee from Ideal is always good. I wish they had larger mugs for «for here» coffee. There’s usually good treats, although sometimes they arrive from the bakery a little later in the morning than I arrive. They have sandwiches but I’ve never tried them.
Prairie Boy bakery bakes their bread in the back, so you can leave with a still-​warm loaf of Winnipeg Rye. (Do this.)
It can get a little crowded sometimes, and the table layout along the pews is kind of awkward for sharing tables, but everyone in this neighbourhood is so friendly that it all works out.
The staff are very nice, and if you go there even occasionally regularly you’ll probably be recognized. It’s nice to be treated like a regular. Sometimes there can be a bit of a wait for coffee because there’s usually only one person working.
Good wifi, lots of plugs available. You’re allowed to unplug the strings of lights if you need to.
Also, the antique wood walk-​in refrigerator that takes up ¼ of the shop is beautiful.

This is an intimate Café nestled in the residences of Parkdale. The light ambiance of indie rock in the background and the quiet traffic of coffee goers makes the Sorauren location a perfect study or work hideaway. I was able to catch up on reading without having to put in headphones to drown out conversations.
There is a great selection of local roasts, yummy treats (gluten free cookies and muffins available) and even a soup, sandwich and salad menu.
As an avid tea drinker, I’d like to see the menu include more variety of loose leaf selections. The choices currently include two variations of chai, green tea and the traditional herbal selections of peppermint and chamomile.
I’ll be back to try the gluten free sweets next time.

I was surprised to find that Balluchon Raymond Inc. was closed and in place of it was another i deal coffee location. As expected of an i deal coffee café, it was super packed when I arrived. I contemplated on leaving because it was so full, but luckily a seat freed up before I did.
Compared to Balluchon, they changed the layout of the café just a bit. There were more tables and chairs to accommodate to the number of customers, though they kept the exposed brick walls and counter the same. They also have a patio open during the warmer weather as well.
You can find the standard i deal coffee menu here and their typical offerings. If you are a fan of i deal coffee and is in Roncesvalles, definitely take a look at this location.

3 stars.
I went into this place with low expectations considering I have been to another location and wasn’t very impressed (you can read my review on the other one in my reviews). As a result of going in with low expectations I was pleasantly surprised with all that this place offers. I don’t know why this place seems completely different than the other location, but this one is good.
It is not the biggest place in the world, but there is enough seating for people including a nice outdoor patio. Although there is enough seating, there could be even less because it feels a little cramped to be truly honest.
One of the greatest pluses of this place is the location. An absolute gem of a spot to put a coffee shop. Right in the middle of a residential neighbourhood just south of Dundas is great to say the least. The coffee, as expected; the taste overall seems to be lacking that punch I am looking for when I have an espresso based beverage, but it is still good nonetheless. The selection of goods is pretty good and they have sandwiches available as well.
If I lived in this neighbourhood down the street, I would probably come here, but it is not a place to go out of your way to visit. It really doesn’t have that wow factor to bring in people from all over the city. This place was average to just above average. Not the worst, not the best, but great for the local neighbourhood.
That’s it!

Love the location on Sorauren… coffee shops on residential streets make me feel like I’m in Brooklyn NY.
Awesome coffee. We love taking a pound of beans home because they’re delicious. Some cookies, scones and muffins that are pretty decent too. They have sandwiches, but I’ve never tried them.
Just a few tables, but they are big, and they often end up being communal with laptop-​users working away independently.
Love the coffee, and love that they are NOT cash-​only!