Niche Coffee and Tea Company

We ordered dark roast coffee, hot chocolate and cookies.
The coffee was sub par, the hot chocolate was just steamed milk with miniscule cocoa powder.
The cookie was good.
This is a hipster joint and it wasnt worth any of it.
However, i saw a kitchen in the back and it seemed they may be whipping up something good but as for the café portion, not a fan.

Average brunch spot. Décor is nice inside with a French hipster feel, but the sit down area in the back is very cramped and I literally felt like i was a part of the conversation with the customers next to us as I could hear every word in detail.
Would probably not return as the price is slightly premium for the quality of Denny’s.

Why can’t a simple order for eggs over easy result in eggs over easy: semi-​hard yokes are not that.
Once a year I re-​try this place and once a year it’s a fail.
Otherwise this place is fine.

This place was so adorable! You wouldn’t think much of it when you walk in through the front but once you’re in the back patio it’s adorable! The service was super friendly, maybe could’ve been a little quicker but the politeness and friendliness of the staff makes up for it. And the food is DE-​LI-​CIOUS!!! Had the benny with sweet potatoes… so good!

the best part about this place is the back patio. Absolutely gorgeous and relaxing – you forget you’re just steps away from Queen West. Very good brunch, and pretty reasonably priced. Beautiful presentation and a very generously large coffee cup, which made my morning. The service is a bit on the slow side, but on a Sunday morning, I’d rather have to wait a bit for my food than feel like they’re rushing me in order to seat the next person. My friend and I had a lovely, lazy, relaxed morning at Niche.

Very solid brunch at a reasonable price point. Service was just okay (one guy was manning the entire restaurant). They have great outdoor seating in the back… it feels nice and quaint. The French toast was amazing, and the breakfast potatoes were some of the best I’ve had outside of my own kitchen (super crispy on the outside and seasoned to perfection)!
I kinda want to rate this 5 stars but I guess I wasn’t absolutely blown away. I try to save 5 star ratings for transcendent food experiences, but this place is better than 4 stars; it’s 4.5.

Niche is one of those places that are stuck halfway to being a truly hipster brunch place. The sign looks dated and the inside is nothing to write home about. It’s squished during lunch, especially if you’re at the back. Nonetheless, you come for the food.
I tried the regular breakfast and the BLT benny. Both were not bad. The best part was the potatoes which had a hint of lemon and herbs. The greens are average and drenched in the vinaigrette. Unfortunately, the eggs benny were definitely overcooked as it was completely solid when cut through. Thinking this was just mine, the person who was beside us got the same dish and it looked the same way. Not sure if that’s how they regularly do it, but if it is, they should call it something else.
Overall, this place is not amazing, but due to the lower prices ($ 9 – 11) compared to the typical brunch restos, it’s somewhere to go only if you’re in the area.

Get there French toast. My boyfriend got it and I was jealous. Seriously, it was so delicious. When I come back I won’t make the same mistake. (Not that my meal was bad in any way at all but the french toast just really stood out.) It’s also really nice that everything comes with fresh fruits.

You should go there for your Sunday brunch !
Good food and good prices !
I love going there !

Really nice little coffee shop and brunch place. Not many seats so can be tough to get a seat for a big group. I had the Ab Fab which was a huge brunch platter with some very unique French toast! Great service and excellent lattes. Definitely recommended if you’re looking to try a new brunch place. Patio looks very nice too but it was already closed for the season when I went. Look forward to sitting out there in the spring.

Great spot for a nice brunch and coffee. We had:
Eggs Benedict
Poached BLT
Cappuccino
Sweet potato wedges
Everything was delicious and there was nothing left on either of our plates. Not a crowded place so it was nice for a relaxing Sunday brunch

I’ve passed this place so many times, and I finally made it in for brunch today. Luckily, after a gloomy morning, weather was on my side and we was able to sit in the back. It’s an adorable little backyard with maybe 10 tables, if that, and umbrellas. It’s quiet back there and makes you feel as though you aren’t even in the city anymore. Service was quick and friendly, and we weren’t left feeling rushed to leave when we finished eating. I ordered the french toast and quite enjoyed it; thick pieces of toast with a creamy (?) maple syrup.
I would definitely like to get to that patio before the weather turns too cool.

The service here is incredible, this is a very welcoming coffee shop.
I highly recommend the exotica tea!

A wonderful coffee spot, narrow and cozy, yet bright and modern at the same time, just thinking about Niche Coffee makes me want to go back for more of their great tasting java in gorgeous large cups. The breakfast was perfect too. I had the super popular eggs benny with the sweet corn bread and topped with that perfect spring green colour that can only be reflected by arugula, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. I commented to the server that I couldn’t remember having eggs benny with peameal bacon that could be cut with a fork, tender and getting along nicely with the eggs and crumbly corn bread. Can’t wait to come back for their French toast!

Big dip in quality of service and food.
We weren’t greeted, sat ourselves and were about to put on our coats to leave when we got a menu. I can understand they were busy but they can seriously look at us with their eyes and say with their mouths «Hey, have a seat. I’ll be with you as quick as possible» while their hands and legs are busy.
Ordered an Ab-​Fab again and the plate was missing our french toast. It was sent out separately, which would’ve been fine if the tables were big enough to accommodate it all. The potato serving was like ¼ cup and not crispy, mostly mushy.
I don’t even get why service was so slow and disorganized. Didn’t feel the love this time :(

Not as good as I was hoping for.
The set up of this coffee shop feels more like a small restaurant rather than a coffee shop. It is rather narrow with small tables along the side with a few tables in the front and back. Didn’t see the back patio because it was raining when I came. The atmosphere also feels kind of mainstream, so if you are looking for any kind of counter culture vibe, you won’t be getting it here.
I ended up ordering one of their holiday drinks called The Peppy which is a peppermint mocha topped with whipped cream. While it was drinkable, I definitely was not impressed. I can’t comment on their brunch menu because I didn’t come for brunch.
They do have free wi-​fi here though, which is nice, but make sure you ask for the password at the counter when you place your order.
I can’t see any reason to seek this place out, and think of it as a rather average option if you are already in the area.

Unilocal steered me right yet again!
Needed some brunch goodness and found out Niche filled the niche. Came here and my buddy and I both got the french toast. I’d say it was some of the best french toast I’ve ever had, with a huge amount of fruit on top to boot. My friend liked it but held back from raving about it for some reason.
Had a cinnamon latte as well as really enjoyed the unique flavor.
Service left a little bit to be desired, but it was a cute little joint so I won’t hold it again them. The food came out quick, at least.

The man candy behind the counter was what brought me inside on such a wonderful and sunny day! The staff is very lovely to talk to and to look at. I ordered the masala chai tea, which was quite subtle and not as strong as I thought it would be.
The place itself did need a bit of dusting and cleaning. I sat near the window and the table beside me had a dirty plate. This remained there throughout my entire time, although the coffee guy came by several times to serve the other table near the window!
I am certain the food is delicious and the different coffees are well made, but they need to keep their tables clean. They are very handsome clean men, they can shift that cleanliness habit to their tables.

A big ‘meh’ from me and my brunch companion would be even less complimentary. They must save the A crew for the weekend because Thursday morning opens late, makes you wait 30 minutes for the kitchen to open, another 30 minutes for runny eggs with an incomplete order. They only have a few weekday breakfast items; how can the cook be forgetful about what goes on the plate? And the famous challah French toast was completely unmemorable, save for the sort of interesting syrup.
My breakfast was ok but I have to acknowledge the shudder-​inducing bathroom. Despite the Unilocal checkin bonus that entitles me to a $ 3 double americano, I won’t be back.

This place caught my eye while walking down Queen St. It’s hard to ignore a sign outside advertising eggs benny and bacon and eggs mid afternoon. Decided to circle back to give it a shot for a very late Sunday brunch.
The restaurant is set up like a coffee shop with a large counter/​bar in the middle. You get a bit confused when you walk in and I wasn’t sure whether I’d be seated or to order from the bar (you seat yourself). We elected on the seat by the open window in the dining area, which was a nice spot to relax and people watch. There were two people working aside from the cook and although very friendly, they appeared a bit flustered even though there were only a handful of people eating.
I had the ab-​fab and my friend ordered the eggs benedict. They had run out of cornbread so she substituted it with rye. The bread and french toast on my ab-​fab was delicious. I’d return for the french toast alone. The bread was thick and lightly toasted — Coffee was good too. I found the eggs, bacon and home fries to be very average. The potatoes were undercooked and although I got one extra piece of peameal bacon, it tasted a bit bland for some reason. My friend said her eggs benny lacked enough hollandaise sauce but was otherwise OK.
For the price, it’s still pretty worthwhile (Ab-​fab is $ 16 and comes with a 12oz drink of your choice). I’d come back with a friend or two for a reliable decent brunch spot on the patio.