The Cannonball

Nice, laid back coffee spot. Casual interior with mis-​matched furniture and vintage travel posters. The overall vibe is a nice change from so-​hip-​it-​hurts spots that seem to proliferate across the city. The kind of place that goes well with a chunky knit sweater and a great conversationalist!

Really warm and welcoming atmosphere to come into on a cold February day. I don’t come to the east end much but I’m glad I did to check this place out. It’s nice to get out of your own hood sometimes to see what other little communities are doing in Toronto. That’s exactly how this place feels to me, a little community. Everyone said hi to everyone else and they all seemed to know each other. Am I actually on the set of a new friends-​esque Tv show?
I had my coffee quota for the day but I was feeling pretty hungry so I opted for the smoked turkey sammy which 100% hit the spot.
Also I’m Always a fan on coffeeshops that serve beers/​liquor too. Pretty much my dream to own a little place like this.

Well I have been steer right to good place through blogto. I hadn’t eaten breakfast and this place was on my way. So a quick stop and I got breakfast bagel. (Egg, cheese ham) such a simple thing but I have my fair share of then. Some good, some bad
Between the fluffines of egg and tasty to melted cheese and ham was good too. I loved it. And the coffee was good.
Nice small place but the guy behind the counter and his service was great with helping me with my order.
Definitely will be back for more sandwiches

Americano was delicious. Breakfast sandwich was solid. Staff was friendly. Seemed like a cool spot if you live in the neighborhood (was visiting from NYC)

Service was great and the atmosphere is just the best! I had brunch with some friends on the patio in the back and it was like entering a different world. The music was very well chosen and even the washrooms had the same cool rustic appearance as the rest of the café. Beautifully decorated and the food was amazing.
I ordered a simple bagel with cream cheese but my friends got a breakfast sandwich that they couldn’t stop talking about. It just felt so quaint and I really want to go back again!

Liked this spot. Friday morning and it was still quiet. Good coffee, nice service, clean and great music. Not much for a celiac to eat but they did have some gf pre packaged treats.
Wouldn’t feel safe eating anything else.
Enjoyed the atmosphere though

Said I’d come back to try their breakfast, and I did this morning.
Got the breakfast bagel with ham. The portion was huge for the price. Everything was so fresh and, as others have noted, not microwaved, but properly, carefully prepared. You’ll wait longer for a breakfast bagel here than in a lot other places, but it’s worth it for the quality when you dig in!
Loved how I was given so many options with the bagel, as well. I could choose my cheese, my toppings, my bagel bread, and was given the option of with or without ham. This was done on a cute little multiple choice form. This level of customer care at a busy café early on a weekday morning is so impressive.
Their americano is also even better than what I remember. YUM.

OK, I guess I’m addicted. You wont find better than this place, you may find similar but it wont be The Cannonball. I also forgot to mention in my earlier comments… the breakfast bagel for $ 3.75 tax in… they pan fry the egg, not microwaved like most. This matters to some and it matters to me. Did you know microwaves are banned in Russia because they are deemed dangerous and unhealthy.

Coffee is tasty, and they have a great but quaint menu of food. I was offered over five different kinds of cheese before settling on the smoked mozzarella for my breakfast sandwich. The tomato basil soup was a bit garlicky for my taste, but it’s the only thing that’s keeping me from giving 5 stars.

In the land of trendy coffee shops, this place is a true gem. While many of the other coffee shops in the neighbourhood feel like they’re the «see and be seen» type of place this place is quaint, good, and friendly.
The coffee tastes great, nothing spectacular but just generally good coffee, and the tea is wonderful too. They have a great back patio and play awesome music. I spent the afternoon here working and found it to be relaxing and simple. The best part was the staff was friendly and seemed to have an ongoing relationship with the patrons which doesn’t seem to happen in other coffee shops in the neighbourhood where the staff are sometime too cool for school.
My only critique would be that is closes early.

Pleasant surprise as I had some extra time to kill transferring from the 504 to 502 streetcars (first stop after the DVP, and way nicer than the Broadview and Queen corner).
Since they have coffee in their name, must try their coffee to see if it even compares to Broadview Espresso (my favourite). Ordered a small Americano, and it looks like they have two sizes. The coffee is ok, just a little too burnt tasting for me, and the sleeve is also a little big for the cup so keeps slipping when I put it down, so I give it 3 stars for the coffee.
However as I was ordering my coffee, notices that they had chocolate scones, so could not resist! «They’re delicious and homemade!» Best decision of my day. Chocolate chips were still melty (should have grabbed more napkins) and the base is flaky and crusty. While I might not return for the coffee, I might come back for the baked goods!
Total bill for coffee and best scone ever: $ 4.82

Good atmosphere for doing some work at the window seats. Lovely building with gorgeous light fixtures and homey vibe. The owner is also very nice.
Bread products are amazing. Chili is good (vegetarian only) and the breaky sandwiches looked awesome. Good quality teas.
Would definitely come back.

Have been meaning to come by for awhile… I guess the hours and being a tad west of Broadview have prevented me from making the trip. I often end-​up at Mercury or Te Aro instead. I’m currently sipping on an iced americano with cream, which is pretty tasty. At $ 3.50, it’s not cheap.
So, why 4 stars? The Patio! It’s fabulous. I feel like I’m in an urban getaway! There are tons of small bistro tables, random outdoor chairs, plastic muskoka chairs and lots and lots of greenery. There are vines growing all over the side wall and a big tree that provides tons of filtered shade. The décor is also accentuated with random eclectic pieces like old door frames, bicycle tires and wooden stumps. They also stream nice jazz music to add to the soothing atmosphere. This patio is a great surprise and is serving as a great work space!

This is a very small, quaint little café on the east end of Toronto that also offers a limited selection of food items
I have had mixed feeling about the coffee itself as some days it seems to be better then others but the service is always excellent and the owner really strives to make a positive impression. It’s a little limited in space however many people don’t know that there is extra outdoor seating available in the back. The hrs could be a little more convenient, they close pretty early and they are not open on Sundays.
Better suited to walk by traffic as I think they only have street parking and finding parking on Queen st can be a challenge but it’s still worth popping in to grab a cup of coffee if your in the area. This place seems to draw in «regulars», like my Dad who come in daily to grab a quick coffee and chat a bit too.
My dad was the one who recommended it to me and did so because he prefers decaf coffee, which this place doesn’t brew unless you ask so it is super fresh and a rarity for the decaf drinkers out there.

How can a coffee place not be open on a Sunday? That is when I like to fully sink into my caffienne coma. Personal preference I guess.
The coffee at F’Coffee is great — I mean they get it from the holy grail down the street, Merchants of Green Coffee (the heavens open when I say that café’s name).
I also give bonus points for the name of F’Coffee (tee-​hee!!). I like to sit at their front window and watch streetcars and the rest of the world go by. I have heard that their patio out back is killah in the summer. Looking forward to trying it out. Will also try their food on my next visit.

I came in here hoping they would have good food in addition to good coffee, thankfully they have a good variety of sandwiches and other snacks, the big problem for me was that they were all more expensive than I was willing to spend. Being a fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, I ordered one (which was also the cheapest sandwich around) and it turned out to great and came with some «house chips». Not the most filling of meals but definitely very tasty.
My drink was a-​ok, the location itself did not really stand out for me. It didn’t seem to have a lot of charm or personality as some of the other favourite indie places have had for me.
The staff didn’t seem too enthusiastic about life, so that was also a minor setback for my time here.
But I do appreciate the large space and ample seating along with the large window-​wall that lets in lots is light.

F Coffee’s opening hours is the shortest and most inconvenient compare to other espresso coffee shops that participate in the Indie Coffee Passport. Not only it closes on Sundays, on other days it closes early at 5 pm!
Cappuccino with nice heart shaped latte art. The roast itself is not bad… the drink is a little heavy…
F Coffee is one of the noisiest coffee shops I been to. With the loud music and people talking loudly so they could be heard over the loud music and the acoustic of the place all adds up to a more bar like atmosphere… And for what I saw not too many students studying or surfing the internet here… and there are seriously lack of electric power outlet here! I could not even see one at all!
Barista was really friendly and was so impressed to see that I almost finished with my passport… just one more to go!

Man, the music here is sweet. My soy latte wasn’t so great, and you know what? I’m not going to hold that against them. When you’re chilling in a sunlit café in Riverdale with Fade Into You blotting out your negative thoughts, things like that don’t matter. F’Coffee’s got a splendid vibe, a healthy amount of seating, a Goddamn LIQUOR licence, and lunchy foodstuffs like sandwiches, soup and chili. I spent a good chunk of time here at a wedge-​shaped table watching neighbourhood whozits come and go, and you can tell this is well-​loved local. I will return, mark my words, I will return.
Obligatory Title Pun: If you don’t like it, F’Coff.
Menu Readability: Chalk boards EVERYWHERE.
Need to mention: The hours suck serious donkey doob.
What this place teaches me about myself: I love Mazzy Star.

I had a HARD time getting in, literally. That door is very unique I was kind of afraid to bust it while at the same time it was the heavy type that you need some power usage. What can I say? I’m weak.
It’s just not my kind of hang-​out location, neither for Coffee Beverage, Beer, nor Food. I had my Cappuccino created from the Saeco Espresso Machine and it was average, I wouldn’t go out of the way for this but today I kind of did because of the Indie Coffee Passport.
I guess Food is more common consumption here compared to other Indepedent Coffee Shops since it’s been awhile from the time I saw a Salt&Pepper shakers on the table.
Simply not my cup of Joe. I won’t be coming back F’ Coffee.

C O F F E E P A S S P O R T S T O P (#5)
Drink (s): London Fog/​Mocha
Food: Chocolate Chip Cookie + Small Veggie Chili w/​bagel
Atmosphere: Small cozy place with a western touch for me. (I think it’s the floors) The tables are big and line up by the sides. The owner is very nice as well. Very welcoming with an invitation of small talk. I’ve been here 2 times already.
Verdict: The London Fog had a real nice warm flavour to it. It went absolutely fantastic with my chocolate chip cookie. I suggest you take a bite of the cookie and a sip of the London Fog. Amazing. The drink breaks down the cookie and the two just mesh together so well. It had a nice aromatic scent of earl grey. Loved it. As for the mocha, it was really good as well. Nice strong taste. Definately not watered down.
The Veggie Chili with bagel were great! The bagel was so damn soft and crunchy. Perfectly toasted and the chili had lots of different. well. veggies! Again, take a bit of the bagel and some chili and it’s just delightful. Healthy and cheap. The small bowl, which was the perfect size for me, was $ 5 with the bagel. Awesome deal.