Rooster Coffee House - 479 Broadview Avenue

It had been a year and a half since I had seen my mom (okay, she’s not my biological mother but she definitely fills the role better than anyone could). And finally, she decided to visit me in Toronto last week. After driving home from the airport and unpacking her suitcase, we had to head out east to visit her brother. He lives just a short bus ride from main street station. After a well-spent afternoon together reuniting, we decided to go grab coffee on our way back to my apartment.

After just a brief streetcar ride from Broadview station, we arrived at Rooster Coffee House. The first thing we noticed was the view across the street of Riverdale Park East. Far in the distance, you could see the beautiful buildings of downtown Toronto. Lisa, coming from a small town in Newfoundland, loved the sight and was astonished by its beauty.  

We entered the coffee shop, obviously getting a seat by the window so we could keep enjoying the view. We both ordered your standard latte and we couldn’t get over the latte art that the baristas had created. They both had the image of a beautiful flower and it was constructed with such love and care. I didn’t even want to drink it because of how pretty it looked. However, the taste of the latte was perfect, just like the latte art was. Truthfully, one of the best lattes I’ve ever had.

After 2 hours of sitting in this coffee shop talking about life and catching up, we decided to head out. It was difficult to leave such an amazing atmosphere that made you feel like you were in a different world. As we were heading out, Lisa said that every time she comes to visit, we would have to go there. Amazing vibes. Amazing people. Amazing view. And of course, amazing coffee.