Orange Caramel Tea Cafe

Not exactly 4 stars, 3.5 to be exact but definitely a nice place to visit. Apparently their must try was their sweet potato pizza. Unless you’re a super big eater or eating to train, then I suggest for you to share this. Its nicely presented on a metal rack and then on a colourful plate (ig moment there). It comes pretty warm so dont leave it there for too long. Its basically toast cubes baked with tomato sauce, cheese, corn, peas and sweet potato cubes in a small casserole dish. Its worth a try if you come here. Makes for a pretty nice lunch too.
Their teas are also very fragrant. I would suggest the coconut cacao pu erh. You also get to refill unlimited times for all the laptop buds out there. Their belgian waffles I could pass… way smaller than I expected (and what their pics showed). Not worth the price in my opinion. Their orange caramel dessert crêpe is worth a try (or two) though. Simple, but so flavourful.
Good place for some quiet time or casual hang out with friends. Décor is also pretty interesting; definitely a lesser known place in the area.

Small and cozy place located on the 2^nd floor. Seating is mostly on old sofa’s/ couches. Picture the old fashion couches that you’ll find in your grandparents house. The seats were soft and comfy to lay back and relax on but difficult when trying to eat from the table.
Belgian waffle+latte combo $ 11.99 — the waffle was pretty big and came with sliced banana’s, a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate. The waffle was not light and fluffy like I thought it would be. It was a bit hard and had a plain flavour to it. The latte tasted watered down at first but if you give it a good stir it tasted much better since the milk sank to the bottom. You cannot choose your own flavour of latte. It just comes with the standard one the make for you.
Sweet potato latte $ 6.99 — it tasted like sweet milk. There was definitely sweet potato in it as you can feel the fibers of the sweet potato in the drink.
Overall, the desserts/​drinks I had were okay at best.
Service was good as they were not too busy on a Saturday afternoon.

Cozy, comfortable atmosphere. Great for studying or casual reading. Unfortunately, after a number of visits I was left disappointed each time due to very expensive poor quality drinks.

This cute little café is actually up a flight of stairs and is conveniently right next to finch station.
I remember when I came, it wasn’t that busy. The server who I assumed was the owner gave us menus but I ended up ordering at the front because the owner was busy making other people’s orders. My friend and I ended up sharing a waffle… I forgot what the waffle was called (this happened almost a year ago). I remember the waffle was good but not something memorable. I also ordered a sweet potato latte because that’s my favourite drink to get at Korean cafes lol. And that was good.
Anyway, this place is good for catch ups with your friends!

I come here whenever I go to Yonge and Finch!
This is probably one of my favourite cafés of all time! I love the calm atmosphere here and the couches too~ The perfect place to chill or work with friends~
It’s also conveniently located right across the street from Finch Station, but the door is quite small so you could easily walk past it without noticing.
They also make the best belgian waffles that are just to die for :’) I also tried their sweet potato pizza which is basically cubed pieces of toast baked with tomato sauce, cheese, and sweet potatoes! It was super yummy but also super filling so eat with your friends! They also offer a lot of teas that you brew yourself. You get this adorable little teapot and timer and you can adjust how rich you want your tea to be~
Service is great too because the girl is always friendly and efficient, nothing bad to say about that~
This is the perfect place to relax and indulge in waffles so make sure you give this place a try!

Very good place to sit down and do some work … We were at soban that day but the internet was bad kept logging me on and off multiple times so we decided to go to this place the internet very good and the lady serving is amazing so friendly … The way she bring the order is unique she gave me a sand watch yo wait 5 min for my Italiano to get really … Over all I will recommend this place it is some how hidden

My most recent visit here, I ordered the cheesecake which is like 4.99 $ for a slice. However this time, I received barely a slice so it definitely isn’t worth the price. This was quite disappointing, I guess I’ll have to satisfy my cheesecake craving elsewhere.
But the Iced latte was still good as usual and of course free wifi is a definite plus!

I was wondering how this place compares to the similar Korean cafes around the neighbourhood. The décor is a jumble of stuffed animals and plants and what not, that do not match. The place is very tiny, yet you feel extremely cozy on the couches. If you plan to do work and need internet, the free wifi is the real asset in this place. There are also solid tables and proper chairs, so you don’t get too comfy studying or working on a project. The flavoured teas and dark Italian coffee is gourmet quality and won’t disappoint. The food is excellent!

A hidden gem that I happened to stumble upon!
Everything here is gourmet. Owner is a graduate from a culinary school. Photos in the menu don’t do justice to what you will actually get.
Prices are reasonable. Comfy couches. Super cozy. K-​pop playing in the background. Free WiFi.
Gourmet taste on a cafeteria budget. I strongly recommend that you visit this location if you are ever near Finch.

Service is excellent and the owner is very attentive and friendly. I enjoy their vast selection of teas and the egg sandwich is amazing. It’s the perfect place for a date or as a study group.

The Belgian Waffle was way off — tasted like wet, undercooked bread. The coffee icecream and bananas were good though.
The Dessert Crêpe was too thick and I didn’t like the vanilla icecream and green sauce.
The space feels like someone’s home, with comfortable mismatched couches.

A big thing for me is when a place offers are great overall experience. It’s not enough to just have good food, especially for places like café’s where people hangout. Rather than restaurants where people usually just pass through quickly.
This place delivers on many levels that most bubble tea places don’t.
Very comfortable seating, and cute décor. Fast internet. Exceptional food quality. Quiet ambiance.
It just feels so comfortable here.
The only potential negatives are that the menu is smallish (but the place is small anyway). In terms of milk tea there are few options. If you are a hardcore milk tea fanatic and need a hundred options for your milk tea like cha time then this isn’t the place for you. They offer many other kinds of drinks anyway.
But if you need a cool place to hangout, have awesome food, or study. This place is for you.

Cute place, large clean tables, just a few steps from Finch station. Great for groups!
Cute touches on everything — utensils and plates/​cups are adorable. If you order tea you get a little hourglass timer that tells you how long to steep the tea, etc.
Desserts are good, nothing special but yummy.
Decent prices — $ 8 for a waffle, $ 3.50 for coffee, etc.
Polite and friendly service. Nice place all around.

For the longest time, I always thought this café does not exist. The phone number is out if service (647 is the correct # now… pls see tips!), nothing online indicates their opening hours… well, Urbanspoon is inaccurate!) The only way I know is by the activities on Facebook and through updates on Unilocal!I’m so glad I have made it here because this café is definitely a hidden gem in the heart of North York — subway accessible, located at NE of Yonge and Finch: D
My friends and I have decided to go dessert hoping on a chilly Monday night. We got to our last stop at Orange Caramel around 10:45pm… but to find out that they close at 11pm D: You know that feeling when customers walk in 10 mins before closing time, and you just want to strangle them LMAO. The lady owner was so nice, took us in and welcomed us to stay until 11:30pm while she cleans up.
First impression — Cutest little upstairs café ever! It feels so warm and homey right when you walk up those stairs, lid with Christmas lights :3 Lots of comfy chairs and couches, with stuffed animals (huge Curious George!!) and cutesy decorations!
Our initial plan was to try their desserts (green tea pancakes, crepes and waffles, sundaes… yum!). But since we were out of time, we quickly ordered some easy-​to-​prepare items (steeped tea and cheesecakes), just to satisfy our cravings for now. The lady owner said all their tea leaves are organic (I was very excited to find out that they have decaf too!) AND the cheesecakes were freshly made by the owner herself: D Very delicious.
Left her a nice tip and a thank you note :) Really appreciate what she did. I’m definitely coming back… no questions asked! Highly recommended but ofc, please don’t be like us and come at closing time lol.

It’s a cosy dessert place close to Finch station. Staff is very friendly. Store has a bunch of sofas, tables, etc; as well as a bookshelf full of books (mainly Korean).
Got a Belgian waffle combo, which comes with 2 Belgian waffles (incl ice cream) and an Americano for $ 8. It was big and also was quite tasty. Also got a dessert crêpe which was really good (also $ 8).
Next time I come I’ll try the tea (and get another crêpe or waffle).
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This is my favourite uptown dessert place! I do my best to try a different item each time I visit, and have not been disappointed! Soft Korean ballads play in the back; if you watch Kdramas — def play the «which OST does this song belong to?» game.
The crepes are a light spongey texture that is a dream to bite into.
Their waffles are plated beautifully — I dare you not to drool
If you’re a tea enthusiast, you will find a blend that will peak your interest.
The green tea smoothes are a great chilled drink to sip on during a warm summer.
Gosh, I’m so in love with this place! They even allow you to bring board games into the café to play~ (the shelf left to the cashier has a few packs of cards and one or two games.)
The ambiance is largely dictated by which demographic is the majority at the time. There have been times I’ve come in with friends and have felt awkward with the lovey-​dovey romantic vibes. Similarly, I’ve come here with my boyfriend and had to speak over tables of girlfriends chatting with each other.
Deducted one star because I have visited on two separate occasions and have been refused to order certain items [waffles] because the chef was not present at the time. Perhaps label certain item’s availability? I’m still waiting for the day where I can introduce my friends to their delicious american waffles! ;(

Yummy desserts. The desserts weren’t too sweet and their portions are very generous. In comparison to other dessert place in the block, with the same price point, this is hands down more sweets for your buck. We were all surprised and were wondering if they made a mistake and made two portions each. I mean, it’s not ridiculously ginormous, but a lot more than what we are accustomed to getting when we get desserts from other tea shops.
I will definitely go back here again and I highly recommend it. I’ll order the honey butter toast next time.

Read many great reviews on Unilocal about this place before coming here yesterday and I was pleased. Before my friends and I left this place, we have concluded that this will be our new study spot!
It’s a small café with about 8 tables accompanied by couches and teddy bears. A very cozy and bright environment. They also have outlets for your laptops/​electronic devices. My friends and I found it quite warm in the café… it’s probably because they cranked up a notch too high on the heater. But it’s alright, it just makes it feel like home on a cold winter day.
My friend and I shared the Orange Caramel Crêpe ($ 7.99). It’s wrapped with strawberries and bananas with a hint of cinnamon powder topped off with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Instead of bananas (due to my allergies), they accommodated me with pineapples. Servers were really friendly and attentive.
They do not only serve desserts, they serve light snacks as well. Such as sandwiches and pastas. Prices are fair for a dessert place. I would say it’s comparable to Demetres.
Nonetheless, I will definitely re-​visit to try out their beverages and other desserts!

This little café is incredible. If only more people knew more about it (actually scratch that… all you people could stay at your favorite Tims and leave this place to me).
Orange Caramel Tea Café is this cozy little apartment that’s tucked away near Yonge/​Finch. You’ll find the door to get in, where you will take the stairs up to this little safe haven. Apparently, it’s run by a culinary trained chef so that would explain their eclectic menu offerings as well.
Pull up a seat or plop onto the sofa and grab a variety of the drinks or snacks they offer. The Green Tea Latte was very rich and smelled incredible, but the thing that I remember most were the Green Tea Pancakes with cherry ice cream?! The green tea pancakes were excellent. The green tea taste was subtle and despite how strong green tea can be, it didn’t overpower the pancake at all! The cherry ice cream with maple syrup only added to the overall sweetness of the dish.
Part of what makes me like the place is that it is small and cozy, while not being packed at all. A lot of people like the hustle and bustle of a Starbucks or Tims, but I would prefer coming here… plus the food is a lot better.

4.5*
Following a friend up the narrow stairwell leading to the O-​C Tea Café, I was quite sure I’d have the dibs on the FTR! I’m happy, though not at all surprised, to find that some fellow Unilocalers have already discovered this little oasis in the most unlikely of places.
If you grew up somewhere in North York, you would know that the Finch/​Yonge intersection does not exactly represent inspired establishments, and you would often find yourself driving to adjacent towns (ie Markham/​Thornhill/​Kris’ hoods!) in search of a half decent hangout. Enter Orange Caramel; whereas scoring a stained but comfy chair would be like winning the lottery at your local chain coffee shop, O-​C (at least for now) offers an entire room of comfy chairs, couches, and loft seats of all designs! The laid back feel and décor makes me think of what a hip Korean tea house in Miami would look like!
The menu is rather concentrated, which is not a bad alternative to the fifty page menus one would normally come across in a similar establishment. The use of an hourglass for steeping your own tea is an excellent idea that should really be implemented more often. I also noticed a few board games lying around, though I’m not sure how safe it is to play Jenga with a hot beverage in hand.
There is a bit of room for improvement. I’d love to see a few more specialty tea choices like lapsong or sencha added to the menu, and my ginger tea could have used a bit more ginger!
Overall, O-​C is definitely my current favourite tea house north of Bloor and maybe even in the city.