It’s Jenny Espresso Boutique and Catering

Cute little coffee shop with friendly owners. Drinks are standard priced and seating area is cozy. Would recommend.

It’s a cute little café that is family owned and operated. Very friendly and personable service. Have come here many times especially when I used to frequent the Cabbagetown/​Ryerson area more regularly. Great little spot to quickly pick up an americano and cookie to-​go, or to sit down for a nice little breakfast/​lunch while studying or chatting with a friend.
Food:
Jenny is actually a fantastic cook/​baker — she really knows how to make the right flavours come together in her food.
Pastries are on display; they also have breakfast and lunch options (i.e., made-​to-​order breakfast plates, sandwiches, salads, chili, soups). They even have jap chae! (Bet you don’t often see that on other café menus)
Lots of organic/​vegan/​gluten-​free options available.
Beverages:
They use an espresso blend exclusive to their café, which is SO. GOOD.
They also make their own almond milk in-​house; great to add into americanos. Was ADDICTED to this.
Nice tea selection.
Other pros:
— Free wi-​fi.
— Electrical wall outlets available
— Lots of books that you can read.
— Good natural lighting.
— Sufficient seating space.
— Friendly service.
— Clean washrooms.
— Walking distance from R.U.
— Not too loud

I purchased a delicious cup of Earl Grey tea from a delightfully cute elderly couple (I believe they are the owners). They were attentive and sparked a conversation about the weather. The only thing unpleasant about this interaction was the price of the product. At $ 3 for a cup of tea, it was a little more steep (pun intended) of a price I’d pay for a cup of Earl Grey. All in all a good visit, however I would only go back if I was feeling a bit more wealthy.

It’s so good!
Come to Jenny’s for breakfast or lunch, socialize, study, or takeout.
Not your place for dinner, huge groups dining in, or people-​watching.
Jenny’s hits the following on my happy list:
Fast
Fresh
Delicious
Great value
Family owned and operated
Pretty space with lots of natural light
Books to read if you’re just chillin’
Interesting art on the walls
Peaceful music
Breakfast
Lunch — soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade chili…
Good variety of choices from light and healthy to heavy and hearty
Excellent espresso and espresso based drinks
Quality tea
Vegan options savory or sweet
Gluten — free options for the same
Excellent service
Wi-​Fi
Not noisy
My suggestions would be to make the seating even more comfortable:
Cushions on the chairs or maybe one small bench/​booth for lunch dates
And a couple plated non sandwich/​soup/​salad entrée options
I can’t believe I haven’t hit up this hidden gem literally down the street from me more often!

Glad to see that even though Mylk Uncookies is gone, there is still a great café here. «Jenny’ wasn’t working when I stopped by, but it was a lovely older couple who seemed to tag team between the cash and the kitchen. It was quiet on a weekday morning and they brought out my cappuchino and sandwich to me. I had the egg white sandwich which certainly didn’t skimp on the eggs, and had harvati cheese and arugula on toast. Simple and healthy. The cappuccino was solid. They have lots of loose leaf teas, tea lattes, etc. as well.
The décor is mostly the same as before (robin’s egg blue walls, bright white furniture) but there is a bookshelf with books, games, and random plush animals (?) now. It doesn’t really match, but oh well.
Only thing I would change is better music selection. I sat there for an hour reading and the teeny-​bopper music (think Taio Cruz, Selena Gomez) was not so inspiring.

The staff at Jenny are always extra friendly and inviting. On top of that, the coffee and food keep me coming back again and again, whenever I’m in the area.
Everything is just well executed in the food department. They have some classic café sandwiches as well as unique options like the tasty chili (highly recommended).
The espresso is made with care and has a nice sweet, mellow finish to it that is missing at some other cafes in the area.
The house-​made almond milk makes for fantastic tea lattes!

It’s Jenny is the new Mylk Uncookies. Literally.
Currently, it still looks just like Mylk Uncookies with the light blue, white and big bright lights, but Jenny is serving up the cheap eats and also does catering. I don’t think MU could survive the Cabbagetown culture, but Jenny seems to understand lunch options are the key to success. I’m about to go and indulge in her chili creation. Like, right now.
Her menu is a cornucopia of healthy soups and sandwiches, and apparently she caters out these decent, delicious eats. She is also the sweetest woman ever. Gotta love Jenny. I hope this place is around for a good long while.
PEPPER POINTS: For her very reliable free Wifi and green tea selection. Pepper Props even.
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