855 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2S7, Canada
We offer a wide range of sandwiches, and are most recognized for our coffee, espresso, pastries and lunches. Our coffee and teas are entirely fair-trade, and we offer a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, savory dishes, salads, and sweets. Our board room is available upon reservation - we look forward to seeing you!
Nostalgia made the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. I could immediately taste how fresh the ingredients were. Plus, friendly owners and great service. A MUST visit!
Hidden gem cafe for a big range selection of breakfast and lunch . Tried their special for today, which was a tender roast beef with tomato on a bun with tomato red pepper soup. Very delicious! If you’re craving for a really good sandwich, old fashion way, this is the place to go. The chef was very friendly and passionate about his creations, & said that he often rotate and tries new things for new menu . Can’t wait to try more. Also had a soy chai, which hit the spot. Love the nostalgic cozy homey vibe of the place. Very neighborhood like cafe :)
I recently visited Nostalgia Coffee Company, and it has quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots! The old antique furniture creates such a cozy, vintage vibe, and the friendly service really makes you feel like part of the community. Their coffee and food are fairly priced, and I love the little details they add, like how the breakfast wrap is served in a paper wrap that looks like a newspaper—such a cute touch! Although there's construction out front right now, don’t let that stop you from experiencing this sweet, charming spot. It's definitely worth a visit!
A nice casual spot with good, well priced, home style food and friendly, fast service. The menu is fairly extensive but everything I've had tastes freshly made, and it's real food, made from scratch. It's a bit difficult to get to right now, with the street dug up out front, but it's worth making a bit of effort. You can park on one of the nearby residential streets.
We started our journey today to discover the best place to enjoy a cup of coffee. We are looking at atmosphere, customer service, and, most importantly, taste. Today, we visited Nostalgia Coffee Company at 855 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2S7. Steve Arnold had a medium roast large black coffee, and I had a medium roast double double with a swig more cream to get it to the "exact color." We split a butter tart, and I had two scoops of pistachio ice cream. The service was great. They were friendly and fast. The atmosphere was cute. The walls were done in blackboard paint with the menu written them. The coffee was good, butter tart good, and ice cream good. Nothing spectacular, other than the service, and nothing at all was bad. On a scale of 1-10, the following is my rating: ☕️ customer service 10 ☕️ atmosphere 8 ☕️ taste 5 Steve's rating ☕️ customer service 10 ☕️ atmosphere 6 ☕️ taste 5.5
I have been here multiple times and I absolutely love this cafe. The vibe, the service, the food everything here is so lovely. I love their hot chocolate with oatmilk/ almond milk. Their cappuccino is also really nice. They have a lot of options for food and especially there are options for vegetarians!! Lot of varieties of teas, coffees and icecreams.
What a nice surprise! This cafe is warmly decorated, and features an extensive menu of breakfast and lunch options, including French toast, breakfast burritos (which I tried), pastries, and sandwiches. My burrito and oat milk latte were delicious and I think cheaper than getting a premade breakfast at a chain store. The service is friendly and the space is comfortable. The large community board gives a sense of place and belonging. If only I lived nearer, I’d be back!
Nostalgia is a wonderful place to have breakfast or lunch. You walk into a warm & friendly place with generous seating & a cozy kitschy atmosphere. The dining room is spotless & well kept. Even with the vintage decor it’s not all beat up or worn out. Great homemade menu items served with a smile. Lots of selections to choose from that arrive fresh & fast. Our favourites are the Ham Egg n Cheese croissant & the French Toast. The fresh homemade soup will warm your bones on a cold rainy morning & is delicious. There are pastries & great tasting coffee if you’re just looking for a light takeaway breakfast or you can sit down & tuck into a full breakfast. The decor is warm & inviting. The large & small tables are perfect for a couple or a group. Art on the walls & large windows gives the dining room a warm & inviting vibe. The canned music playing in the background is not too loud so you can enjoy a conversation without having to talk over it. The coffee station is fully stocked so you can make your go juice just the way you like. The wee patio is nice on a summer morning. The staff are always friendly & make you feel welcome. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars is not enough for this hidden gem on the East Side.
Wonderful staff, everyone was so kind! Great food and great prices, loved my BLT and latte!
Fair prices, good & tasty selection, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, free wifi.
One of the best independent coffee shops out there.! One of the best places to enjoy a proper Americano!
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere, reasonable prices, delicious cappuccino and brunch treats! I ll come back if I m in the area again :)
Great little family establishment. Happy for the success of this place.
Very good bang for ur buck
Nice tasty ice cream at affordable prices
I work at the carwash on OConnor and St Clair and started coming here for coffee and treats every morning. The service is amazing foods great and the staff is very friendly. Very quiet and clean place. Definitely recommend to others.
Hidden Gem in East York!! Wonderful people who run this establishment Food
Comfortable local coffee shop! Friendly service with a nice atmosphere.
Awesome restaurant, lovely lady
Great bakery.
What a neat discovery!! Absolutely loved this quaint coffee shop but a nice menu spread and a cool ambiance to stay and do my work. Looking forward to coming back.
We went as a small group and had french toast, sandwiches & lattes and it was wonderful. Lovely people running the place, great food and cozy atmosphere. We ll definitely be back!
Such a nice vibe. Cozy and very welcoming. Loved the food. Had a egg salad sandwich and my friends had French toast. We loved it. Can t wait to go back
Nice place for breakfast or lunch while supporting local businesses. Owners are very nice and personal
I love this coffee shop. They have a wide selection of items to choose from. They consistently have the kindest service and everything always tastes great. The atmosphere is also very welcoming. If youre looking for a friendly spot to read, study, meet up with a friend, this is definitely the spot. 100% would recommend Nostalgia Coffee Company to any and everyone!
Quality fresh ingredients. Well above average taste. Above and beyond warm service. Low prices. Cozy environment. Almost too good to be true lol
This is a decent cafe but not sure why it is so high rated, coffee and sandwich was ok but nothing to write home about. Soup tasted very odd, couldnt finish it. People were friendly and atmosphere cozy.
Ive been on the hunt for a good breakfast sammie in the GTA for years. This place is IT. real, thick roasted ham??? Butter croissants?? AND were coffee snobs, and the espresso top it off with great vibes and lovely service... Hooked.
Lived in the area for 1+ year before discovering this gem! The pastries, bagels, coffee, and tea have been amazing. Happy to have this cafe be apart of our day-off routine and excited to keep sampling the menu.
This is such a lovely coffee shop; very friendly owners, good coffee, and such a welcoming place to be. This has become my favourite local spot to walk to!
A hidden gem. The owners, atmosphere and coffee were so amazing. I must go back and spend more time there. So homey and warm.
such a good place, foods and drinks are amazing! the london fog was so good, and if u want to study its a perfect place:)
Almost everything is under $12 and delicious, no negatives at all about this place. Owners are so kind and friendly.
Food was great, lattes were great and very very wonderful service!
Hidden East York gem! The owner is lovely, the food is tasty & fresh and the coffee is strong. What more can you ask for? Highly recommend.
Prices are great and the food and coffee is so good, everything has such a homemade feel to it.
I love this place for an early coffee or a light breakfast. Very cozy interior and the price is very reasonable.
This is a regular lunch spot for me. Good coffee, good food, and friendly service.
My boyfriend and I come in to this little coffee shop often. The food is always good, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, but its really the great customer service that always brings us back !
Always great breakfast and lunch specials. The soups are tasty and healthy! Great tea and coffee selection. Homey atmosphere. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian and vegan options Dietary restrictions: Most dishes are gluten and dairy free. Mostly salt free as well.
Such a great coffee shop! A family owned business run by siblings. Very cozy atmosphere, so many drink options from their own herbal blends of teas to protein coffee! Lunch items are always delicious and at a great price. Always have to get a pastry too
Lovely place for a home style breakfast. The ambience is super chill like it is a country cafe in the city. Friendly service and great value. The Americano I had was brewed really well!
Such a cute cafe! Have passed by it so many times and i m so glad I went in today. Great chai latte & Western Sandwich. The owners are so sweet, definitely will be coming back!
Service is top cheese!
Nostalgia Coffee Company is a coze cafe for people seeking a local cafe to haunt or searching for a good coffee. There is a enough space to grab a table and sit to do work, meet up for a date, or have a coffee with friends. The owner is lovely, and the drinks are great. The food is pretty good too.
I was looking for a cute local coffee shop to go to and came across this gem! The owner is so friendly and the food taste great and fresh. I ve had the breakfast wrap and her homemade cookies. Yummm
Great coffee and cafe.
The coffee is good, delicious home made treats and bagels. Good prices and very kind service :) a community feel type of place
Excellent coffee and great butter tarts and cookies
Ate in for lunch and bought to go as well. Excellent value and excellent quality
Very good staff and everything tastes great
Charming cafe with charming hosts!
Their iced coffee is my favourite. So light, so refreshing. So good. Love the atmosphere, cozy and staff is incredibly friendly. A little bit of light music in the background would be a nice touch
Good coffee, good food, good prices, good service.
A lovely welcoming atmosphere. Great food! Delicious treats. Met the owners a lovely charming couple . Definitely would recommend.
Beyond my expectations. Best espresso in town!
Cute little coffee shop! Was surprised at the amount of food options! Great quiche and bevie. They also have a boardroom available.
Lovely little spot with such charm! A vast menu of excellent food - made to order or frozen. You can tell everything is prepared with care and quality ingredients. A bonus is the availability of Kawartha Ice Cream! Will definitely return and recommend to others :) Parking: Ample street parking available.
Amazing little diner that always serves up great sandwiches. Support local!
I was craving a ham and cheese omelette this morning and found this cute and cosy cafe. Really liked it and hope to be back soon.
Friendly staff lots of options, cute cafe Parking: Paod parking right outside on the street Kid-friendliness: They had a high chair and booster seat
Kid-friendliness: Love the atmosphere and staff is lovely Food
Great place to eat
A beautiful and cozy environment. We visited before covid 19 and had the chance to dine in. Great menu items and beverage selections. We highly recommend and can not wait to visit again!! The staff are also super friendly and welcoming. Thank you!!
Very friendly service ,good qulity food and drinks
Excellent! Delicious and healthy food served here with a nice atmosphere to boot. The owners are as nice as can be too.
Great little place, sandwiches and coffee. Daily Specials. Nice people.
Great neighbourhood coffee shop. The barista was lovely. Small heads up, their drinks are hot. Give it a minute to cool.
Wonderful service and tasty treats. I will certainly be supporting this local coffee shop again!
The name says it all. The food quality is top notch and the feel is classic. 10/5 highly recommend
We live in the area and finally decided to stop by thinking its just a coffee shop.... But wow... it is so much more. From the Great customer service to the Amazing food quality, it*s a hidden gem! Way to go and thank you for a gr8 experience.
Excellent customer service
What a gem in the neighborhood! I regret not discovering them sooner. Great food at very low prices. And awesome customer service. Always very friendly and welcoming.
Simple but delicious and high quality food and drinks. Very reasonable prices, free WiFi, and a nice spot to just sit and work or study. Very good amount of seating available inside and outside.
Cozy, homey cafe with delicious pastries and the kindest staff. A spacious, clean, and quiet environment to read and work. So nice to know about a local cafe which I hope to return regularly.
Great atmosphere, free wifi and the montecristo sandwich was delicious.
Very friendly staff with a great selection of breakfast and lunch items
Appropriately named and wonderfully friendly service with a tasty menu
I just discovered this gem today, what a fantastic spot. Great coffee and baked goods and a huge menu of meals. The owners are lovely people.
Food was good coffee was good too prices wasnt bad compared to other coffee shops
Really good grilled cheese sandwiches.
Very good service
Great place for a bite and coffee. Reasonably priced and very nice ambience.
Wow so Personal great food and drinks atmosphere. You can do work from there .its just really nice place
Started going here for my morning esspreso and got hooked. The owners are very attentive to their repeat customers and remember their orders right when they walk in the door. Their esspresos are amazing. Large selection of treats and cold drinks too!
Good people, good food, great prices.
Nice place, friendly staff.
Always a friendly, warm place to go. Food is great also. Yes I recommend!!!!!!
Coffee wasnt very good. The latte was served too hot and was very weak.
amazing friendly service + delicious coffee and food! amazing quality iced coffee with dairy-free alternatives at such a reasonable price. will be back again!! sandwiches were super yummy too.
Everyone is freaking delightful here. Food is also amazing!
Great place..excellent food..great prices!
Awesome place to have some great coffee. Shame we went there during covid so couldnt sit inside. But the ambience looked so nice! Coffee was great! They were really nice people!
Great Service/ and food
Solid cafe with friendly owners, AWESOME food, and a great vibe overall. Try the breakfast burrito you ll thank me later!
Nice people! Food was great! My first experience awesome.
Great coffee. Friendly staff.
Street parking is free before 9
This is a sweet little coffee shop with cookies, quiche and sandwiches. Run by nice people.
Love this place... awesome place to go relax or get some work done
I always come here to eatvthe fish dish they have and its delicious! I give 5 stars to the chef.. staff and the restaurant is nice and clean
Great food and drinks at reasonable prices. Super friendly and quick service. A great local spot. I highly recommend the chicken salad sandwich but just about anything is good.
Great place to meet and chat with friends and good food too!
Very nice environment. Friendly staff and good options for people with different diets.
Lovely atmosphere, excellent food and service.
Super cozy place! Also best chocolate croissant Ive ever had. Chocolate filling tasted like it was made by a chocolatier in the Swiss alps with milk from cows that get daily massages and are loving life.
Very warm atmosphere! Friendly staff, delicious, fresh breakfast options. Homemade baked goods are delightful! Will be our staple breakfast place
Great place. The food is always good and its a warm and inviting space.
Sitting here right now and I love this place! Came in today for the first time looking for breakfast and a place to work. Very friendly & clean environment!. Had a really delicious croissant and latte - so fresh! Lots of tables/place to work, free wifi and outlets. I will definitely be coming back!
A nice comfortable cafe, to escape the busy O Connor street. Great coffee and super friendly staff. Lots of room to sit and enjoy a beverage
Good coffee & nice staff.
Great local coffee shop. Better then visiting one of the big chain shops.
Friendly, good atmosphere & fair prices
Solid breakfast place. Nice place to chill and read a book.
Love the place customer service is excellent... Will highly recommend it to my family and friends
Great place, awesome food
I came upon this place through a google search of coffee shops near me. My son is in gymnastics at EYGC only a couple mins away. I wouldn t have noticed this place as it s somewhat unassuming from the outside and is nestled in a strip of stores along the east side of O Connor. At first impression, this place reminds me of a coffee shop one would find up north, in cottage country. It s very quaint. It s family owned/run (a brother and sister own the place. She does all the baking he s the chef), you can tell that there s a lot of pride that goes into it. The chef is clearly very mild in his demeanour, coming out from the kitchen to chat with patrons and even take orders (orders are normally taken at the cash but it was a bit slower so the taking of orders could happen on the fly). It s not a typical restaurant feel. More a coffee shop, but that said, it has a large menu. My only suggestion is to turn up the music a bit (it was barely audible). The hum of the beverage and pastry fridges was somewhat overpowering, turning up the music will just make the place that much more enjoyable. This ll be my place to hang out during my son s gymnastics sessions moving forward!
What a nice place to start the day. Good coffe btw.
Excellent food and customer serve
Cozy little place with good snacks and hot drinks
Food cooked from scratch, good variety on menu, good service, clean.
I love eating here . The food is great the staff is welcoming and attentive and the price is good . Its a very cozy place I love it !
Delicious locally sourced ingredients. Fair trade coffee. Wonderful staff and owners. Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
Great coffee
Close to home
Their menu is amazing! I ve tried most of their breakfast menu and i loved every single dish! Nice place to hangout.
A lovely cozy spot. I stumbled across this coffee shop and restaurant while between meetings in the East end. The food was tasty and the coffee was good. The seating is comfy and I was able to sit for as long as I needed to. The food was reasonably priced and made to order. A lovely surprise on a hot summer day. If youre in the area, give this place a shot and you wont be disappointed.
Visited a couple of times over the last week with co-workers. Food is reasonably priced, tastes good and the staff is lovely. Would recommend! :)
Friendly staff and great food!
Peameal sandwich with a lemon iced tea was amazing!! And all staff soooooo friendly :)
Friendly service. Nice place. Bad coffee.
East York gem. Friendly service and delicious organic coffee and icecream!!!
Pastries are so fresh and coffee is yummy! Prices are very reasonable too. Hidden gem.
Love the pecan cinnamon bun
Great selection. Good drip coffee. Parking out front. And they also serve what looks like great food and daily specials.
Nice place
Great food for a good price. Love their daily specials and love the atmosphere. Very kind staff.
Great food and service - highly recommend it!
Great hosts. Excellent egg + cheddar on a croissant.
Amazing food. Ive made my way through the menu and specials. Havent had one complaint. Great staff and a great place to grab a coffee and chat
Great staff, great food. Try anything on the menu and the cookies. Also, I love their espresso. Highly recommended.
Great spot to come and grab a meal. Coffee is on point.
Casual family run place.
Great service, friendly owners. Nice casual ambience and quiet reading space.
Delicious sandwich fillings on fresh bread. Excellent soup. Very fast and friendly service.
Food is very good & nice atmosphere
The place is fantastic and so is the food. Could use a little more work on the Brew.
Great food for cheap, polite staff, nice aesthetic with outdoor seating
Food was excellent and staff are incredibly friendly
Delicious, cozy, friendly.
Glenda and Ronnie provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere to get caffeinated in.
A quaint cafe with lots of charm. A quiet atmosphere, good to enjoy a lovely breakfast, brunch, a book, or getting a bit of work done. Service was friendly and quick. The Monte Cristo French Toast is delicious! Must try! An assortment of sweets and baked goods are available. Kawartha Dairy ice cream is a big plus!
Really awful, burnt tasting, way too hot coffee.
Delicious food and coffees. Also very relaxed place with lots of seating. Great place to go and relax.
Best place ever
Cozy place.
This is a favourite lunch spot for my friends and me when were looking for good food and a place to sit awhile, catching up. Nostalgia also comes through for me when I need a catered lunch for staff meetings and training. Friendly service, fresh food!
lovely neighborhood spot
Went there for two years, almost every day. All food is like you cooked it in your own kitchen. Fresh ingredients. Herb garden in front window. Never hungry after eating here. Gilnda and Ron nice family run business
Super friendly host, good coffee
What a find..a gem..Truly great coffee and food and priced right...go enjoy
Great staff!
Great coffee
Love it! Wish I could go there for breakfast every day!
I passed by a guy smoking a cigarette sitting on bench outside of shop, hoping he didnt work here. He did. He served me coffee and took money, having not washed hands and still reeling of cigarette smoke. Coffee tasted like folgers. No thanks.