Coffee Tree Roastery

Yum! Unsweetened almond milk in my latte is a must for me. Luckily I was pleasantly surprised on my first visit here! Many vegan and gf options too if that helps those with dietary restrictions. I also had a delicious morning glory cookie that was both vegan and gluten free. There were carrots in that cookie??? But it was so tasty!!! Perfect way to help with my 4 hour wait while my mum had a doctors appointment across the street.
Also I read they had gluten free French toast on weekends! I’ll be back for those.

I get my espresso beans here every 2 weeks, the prices are fair and the roast is always spot on.
So far I have tried
Ethiopian: Dark roast, smokey
Peru
House
Planning to try: Brazil and Costa Rica next
My favorite is the house blend
Will be back soon for more, the beans are roasted fresh in house, and the tarts looks delicious, I look forward to trying!

After being told that it was an hour and a half wait at a restaurant close by, we stumbled into Coffee Tree Roastery for a quick coffee/​pastry to tide our hangry stomachs.
From the outside and from the tables that were all filled, we were expecting to find a little hidden gem.
I’m not sure if it was just too busy, and they were understaffed, but all the items we got at this business were just not up to our expectations.
We got the cinnamon bun pastry and two soy cappuccinos.
So…probably one of my first dislikes was how they organized the line… without real direction, I couldn’t tell where the line started/ended…which lead to someone cutting in front of me. The cashier, was also new, or training and took an extra 2 – 5 minutes to take our order. Although friendly, not entirely efficient. We mentioned we’d like to stay in, and I thought they would naturally offer to warm our pastry, but instead we had to request it.
The soy cappuccinos took about 5 minutes to prepare… Mind you, there was only 1 person in front of me, so it would be understandable if it was busy… once we got the cappuccino, it was extremely underwhelming… Our cappuccino reminded me of something that I could make at home with my small frother, and did not really justify the $ 5.00 I was charged for each. I wasn’t expected some word class barista, but our soy cappuccinos were clearly made from the same froth… and so our drinks did not meet the rims because the barista was trying to ration out the lack of milk she originally frothed. I also watched her prepare… and was very underwhelmed. I guess i expected more considering this looked like a individually run coffee joint and not one of the major competitors…
Needless to say, I won’t be jumping to return again, but I would like to maybe at a less busy time to see if their quality is better we had that day.

I give it a 3.75. This is a nice little café in bloor west village. They have a decent amount of seating, and a mini patio in the front and back of the store. The music they have playing is nice and relaxing, suits the café quite well.
Prices are quite standard for a café like starbucks, aroma, etc… paid $ 2 for a small brewed coffee. There’s a nice variety of drinks and foods, serving thinga auch as breakfast bagels, burritos, and a wide variety of pastries and desserts! They’ll take your name so you can sit down while they make your food, and once it’s ready, they call your name out.
Be informed however that they do not have wifi, so if u intend on coming here to do some work, ensure that you will not require Internet access!

How is this place not 5 stars? From the moment my wife and I walked in the owners were gracious and inviting. There’s an excellent selection of whole beans roasted on site and they have loads of coffee making products as well (perfect gift ideas). We didn’t get a chance to sit down and eat because we were in a hurry but their food & drink menu looked fantastic as well, a must for any coffee enthusiast in the west end.

Nice little coffee shop in bloorwest village. Very friendly owners. Can get AmericAno single or double for same price which Is great in my book. Very cozy décor which makes it a nice place to sit for a coffee or quick bite.

They have more than just coffee here. They seem to be an indie coffee shop plus a light lunch place. I came in here after a 10 km walk and wanted an iced coffee drink. Unfortunately, they didn’t have cold drinks yet since it was early April and I decided just to a double shot latte. It was wonderful and had just the right mix of milk and coffee and was quite aromatic.
The baristas were also very nice as they saw me dripping and offered me water.
Verdict: great little place to chill and have a wonderful coffee. Loses one star for not having cold drinks all year round.

I never miss a chance to drop in. You simply can’t match how good a cup of coffee from here tastes. FYI: They’ve got a lot of selection for those with dietary restrictions.

This is going to be a bit of a strange review, because I have actually never been here. And yet the Coffee Tree Roastery (CTR) is an integral part of my everyday.
They have the most amazing thing called the «Coffee Club» where they mail me fresh roasted espresso beans each and every month so that I can enjoy them at home. They also have a regular coffee club for those that prefer drop coffee. And all of their coffees are organic/​fair trade.
Each month I get 1 lb of freshly roasted CTR house blend that is so smooth and flavourful (a chocolate undertone) and very little acidity. And I get 1 lb of something else. The coffees come from all over the world and range in value (loved my holiday gift of Kona from Hawaii).
Each package also contains tips and directions to make «the perfect cup», storage information, recipes and more. Customer service is fantastic and you can tell when you read Su’s letters and emails that she is truly passionate about what she does.
I have to say the best way to wake up and start your day is drinking a cup of java made from freshly roasted and ground beans — in the comfort of my own home. Since I am too lazy to roast my own… this is truly the next best thing.
I do intend to make the trek to their actual location some day but for now, I am content to start my day with CTR.

My go to coffee shop in Bloor West Village.
But no wifi? That’s just annoying in this day and age!

I’ve been here many times.
It’s absolutely nice coffee place to hung out with your friends or families in Bloor west village.
I always enjoy having iced latte; they make it using shaker.
Also, I’m fan of their dessert… Try chocolate pecan short bread cookies or carrot cake!
What I don’t like this place is no wifi anymore… I would come here more often if they offer it again.

A cozy little place with fresh roasted coffee. It’s narrow, so you may be bumping into people on the way to the backyard patio, but everyone is friendly and lovely and they have a wide variety of desserts and breakfast foods, wraps, etc. A great first stop in the morning to get yourself settled and fed.

I seem to be frequenting Bloor West Village lately. While I had some time to spare, I decided to check this place out. I had noticed it while I was at Dark Horse the other night. I should have research a bit more to find out that this place had no wi-​fi so I could have tweeted.
Aside from this, it’s a quaint little café with older seating, including a bench that is off to the side in the middle of the café. The cappuccino I ordered was kind of warm and wished it was a bit hotter. Even I noticed another person who complained that her coffee was not hot enough. Looks like many of their items are home baked like their cookies.
They do have a patio with minimal seating, which I had preferred to go to, but since I wasn’t in the mood of people watching and was a bit peeved there was no wi-​fi, I decided to drink and dash. Of course I paid silly. lol
If you want to read a book while enjoying your hot beverage, then this might be the place for you.

A great little spot of coffee in the Bloor West Village. I drink my coffee black so there is nothing masking the taste of quality roasted beans. The Coffee Tree delivers a first-​in-​class cup of coffee. The latte with hints of maple syrup put a smile on the face of my latte sipping friend. Excellent scones and a tomato and roasted red pepper soup that delivered a mouthful of gratification with each spoonful. Awesome experience!

Caution to coffice-​workers: despite Siri* recommending this place as a wifi spot, they do not currently have wifi — but worse — they do not even have a single plug in the café. As I write this, my battery is dying super fast. The tea I bought cost a good 80 cents more than Starbucks. Tastes ok.
*iOS 6 Beta

Coffee Tree is my local neighbourhood coffee haunt.
The space is narrow and cozy but I like their quiet backyard patio for catching up with friends.
I generally get the green tea and a ginger molasses cookie but have had their ice coffee and drip coffees as well.
There are better options in the neighbour but it’s tried and true.

Dropped by Coffee Tree and have a cappuccino using Indie Coffee Passport.
Coffee Tree is a great neighbourhood Coffee Shop. On this particular afternoon, there were a lot of locals hanging out here. sipping their coffee with snacks and surfing the Internet using Coffee Tree’s Wifi connection.
Coffee beans here are going for $ 20/​lb and up with Blue Mountain selling for $ 60! But since Coffee Tree roasted all their organic coffee in small batches, I guess that’s the price to pay. Watching the actual roasting process was kind of interesting though.
Small sized Cappuccino was served in a see through glass mug. The froth was thick and creamy resulted in the presentation. It was kind of pretty to look at and looks interesting in my photo…
And if you are not into coffee, you can still enjoy a cup of tea at Coffee Tree as they serves and sells tea from The Tea Emporium!

Let’s give this place some love, people! An independent coffee shop that has been roasting it’s own beans for 23 years and has survived in the face of Timothy’s, Second Cup and Starbucks, all close by!
They didn’t have a cortado on the menu, so I described a cappuccino the way I prefer it (NOT as pictured in the accompanying photos), and my wish was her command.
I remember going to this place 20 years ago when no other shop roasted their own, and if I’m not mistaken, they used to be open later in the evening. So, my only complaint is, like too many other coffee shops, they close at 7pm.

The setup is really nice for the café with lots of seating and nice interior.
They apparently roast their own beans as well. Now for the main attraction the cappuccino I ordered mine with a sweetener and Barista forgot to add it in. No biggie happens all the time and I was offered a new drink for free but I declined.
The presentation is different from your regular cappuccinos as its served in a glass mug (you can see the nice layers)
The drink itself was bad initial taste was extremely bitter. It did mellow out a bit as the milk mixed in with the drink. No latte art to speak of as the milk was frothed (not very well I might add) and just dolloped on the espresso shot. I finished half of my drink and left.
1.5 star for cappuccino
3 stars for the setup
There is a much better option across the street so if I have to I would rather drink over there

Coffee Tree has some seriously outstanding coffee. I guess they should. They tout themselves as being Toronto’s first onsite roastery – since 1988. Despite all that time, it’s not a colossal roasting operation. In fact, it’s a small machine in the front window of the shop, but that’s part of the appeal of this place: fair-​trade coffee roasted onsite, in small batches, right in front of your eyes.
As it becomes available, Coffee Tree scrawls all of their different roasts and blends of contrasting kinds of beans on a chalkboard near the front entrance. Some of these blends and roasts change from time-​to-​time; others are Coffee Tree’s signatures. On any given day, you can expect to find Casa Primi, Sensuous Morning, Tuscany, and Millionaire’s Mixture; some of their well-​known signatures. Other days, you can find blends that have been created exclusively for the week or month.
Regardless of what you choose, this coffee is superb, roasted perfectly, and balanced. Sip it slowly, and you’ll definitely find complexity. There’s the perfect blend of sweet and savoury and none of the unpleasant bitterness you’d expect from other coffee shop brews.
But it ain’t all coffee at Coffee Tree. They’ve got a surprisingly detailed food menu, considering it’s a coffee joint. From breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to French toast, sandwiches, and empanadas, they’ve got something for whatever time of day you go. They’ve also got a chilled dessert fridge featuring in-​house made desserts, which includes what they call – and I’m inclined to agree – the World’s Best Carrot cake. If you’re there, give it an unregrettable try.
The shop layout is the typical long narrow space of most Toronto street-​level businesses, and unfortunately, their furniture and decorating ideas aren’t much of a help. Despite having unforgettable coffee, the space makes the experience of drinking it feel closed off. They do, however, support local art by featuring a local artist’s work on their walls for sale, and that certainly is a plus, but when I was there, the art wasn’t something I was particularly captivated by; but I’m told it changes. All this place really needs a little reno, and it would be near perfect, or at least get 5 stars in my review.
Despite the poor décor choice, they still roast some brilliant coffee. Even if you’re not in the neighbourhood, it’s worth the trip.