Cafe On The Hill in Toronto

916 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 2C2, Canada

★★★★☆
(109 reviews)
Categories: Cafe Bar Bubble tea store Cocktail bar Coffee store Gift basket store Internet cafe Restaurant Sandwich shop Tea house

About

Artisan coffee shop; Cafe on the Hill boasts a thoughtfully curated menu featuring a wide range of espresso flavors, teas, pastries & sandwiches. Serving Nespresso coffee, Ice coffee, Tea, bubble tea, smoothies, soft drinks, alcohol beverages as well as delicious food, or order lovely gift baskets. We offer customers free entertainment featuring live music or screened sports events English Premier League soccer/ European Cup / World Cup games. Customers can request to view special events. We are conveniently located in Forest Hill - just west of Bathurst at 916 Eglinton Ave West. Carbon neutral, fair trade, organic and recyclable - we aim to uphold our values while serving our community a specialized, and elegant cafe experience.

Website
cafeonthehill.ca
Address
916 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 2C2, Canada
Plus Code
PH2C+6Q Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10 AM–7 PM
Saturday
10 AM–7 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection Live music Live performances Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Late-night food Organic dishes Prepared foods Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Cheques Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Kids' menu

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
109 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (7) bubble tea (7) wifi (6) cappuccino (6) prices (6) montreal smoked meat (5) spanikopita (3) empanadas (3) rihanna (2) nespresso (2)
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★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Excellent coffe latte and spanakopita. Charming atmosphere.

October 4, 2024

I am categorically against the fact that non-experienced baristas work in a coffee shop! Why tell a bar owner that he can make a cortado, if there is no bar on their menu of this drink and he does not even have an idea how it is made. today it happened. I didn't see cortado on the menu, but I asked the barista and she said she could make it. but what she did is not even close to cortado. the quality of the coffee is simply terrible! I really regretted that I paid 4.50 for this too!!!!

★★★★★
July 11, 2024

This cozy little cafe is a hidden gem They have a variety of drinks, pastries & small sandwiches. Their coffee tastes great. I also tried the blueberry/lime cake & it was so fresh & absolutely delicious 😍😍 You should definitely try this place.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The best pot pie I had in years!! The lady who owns this and serve the customers is the sweetest. Top notch customer service and food quality! Their coffee is fresh too and fair trade 🥰 they even have gift shop inside. Wonderful visit; will be back again.

★★★★★
November 23, 2023

The price is reasonable. It has free Wi-Fi and a clean washroom. The owner kindly serves you. In the afternoon, there was good music in the 80s and 90s. It was a difficult and lonely day in Canada, so I wanted to have a hot drink and something to eat. I think I'll think about it again when I leave Canada.

★★★★★
August 26, 2023

Cutest little place I stumbled upon while looking for coffee. The lady in the cafe was also very pleasant and kind. If you are in the area definitely stop by!

★★
August 17, 2023

I went here because of the high reviews, but unfortunately was disappointed. I ordered an iced latte and a croissant. The coffee taste was not good. The croissant was ok, but tasted more like something i would buy from the grocery store. Also, when i walked in, there was a bit of an unpleasant smell. The positives are that the lady serving me was very friendly, the prices are reasonable, and that they have a nice patio set up outside.

★★★★★
February 25, 2023

Quickly stopped for a coffee before my nail appointment. This place did not disappoint! I ordered the Ethiopian Drip Coffee which was made fresh on the spot. $3 for the coffee. Great taste, not too acidic and light bitterness. It was served in a paper cup with paper lid and the sleeve promoted World Vision. I noted they sell an assortment of baked goods, espresso drinks, teas and even bubble tea. April 15 2023 edit: I came back for an Iced Coffee with milk today. Delicious! The coffee quality here is better than Starbucks next door. I paid $3.95 for the drink. They had a chess board out for patrons to play. Nice touch! Will be back to try the bubble tea!

Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Coffee tastes awful

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

I ordered the Montreal smoked meat and mocha and it was delicious. I highly recommend Cafe on the Hill. They made my experience perfect with both the quality of food and service.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great service, great food. Ambience is very pretty and perfect to work :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent cup of Nespresso Americano. Decided to try a local shop to support instead of the Starbucks opposite. Good that I decided to do that.

★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

When I order a bubble tea and am told the medium size is $6 and a large is $7 you can imagine why I was surprised to be charged $9.90 (tax in). If your prices are $6/$7 AND UP, please tell your customer, put it on the chalk board and rewrite the barely visible and up on your cup samples.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Everything from the ambiance to the staff to the music is unmissable 12/10 would recommend! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Newed found it

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

A small cafe (easy to miss- next to the cannabis store) on Eglinton, west of Bathurst. BIPOC small business owner. Friendly, courteous. LCBO, music on Saturday nights. Good food, reasonable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

A great place to chill out and get some work done. Its quiet, comfortable and has blazing fast WIFI. Classic rock on the sound system. Food: I had the Montreal smoked meat sandwich - delicious. Recommend? Hell yes. I will be back.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Most delicious homemade food, tacos, pot pies, pastries etc. Made with love. Best comfort food all made by Mama. She helped me during really rough times and made me feel like I was a part of her beautiful family. I will forever be grateful and I wish she was my Mama. Her boys are lucky and she raised them well. Tanya

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I want to visit again! Such a cool place and positive energy for healing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing coffee and friendly service!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really bad coffee the lady was nice though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Perfect café. Barista was very kind.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best place to have a coffe and relax Lovr bringing my daughter there to play the piano

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Such a cute coffee shop with unique selection :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent service, great coffee, and elegant atmosphere. A great addition to the neighborhood. Stumbled onto some live music in the back as well from two great performers! (Saturday)

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Came for coffee and was disappointed. Very mid coffee (had a cappuccino and americano). Very much donut shop coffee.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Coffee review: If you like good coffee, avoid. This is nespresso pods used in the wrong proportion, with scalding milk that entirely destroys the natural sweetness of the milk. Perfectly pleasant staff, just gross. And pricey for a bad product.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food horrible coffee

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good stuff

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Loved the restaurant!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good breakfast food and nice drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful smoked meat sandwich and great service!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Sorry but your coffee shop is closed on a Sunday while it shows on Google that it s open, causing people to drive for no reason. Do better.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Perfect place to gather your thoughts with a lemonade or a coffe.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The service is very fast and the feel of this place is very cozy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I take my elderly friend to this place ona regular basis . It has a great atmosphere and the food is pretty good . Owners are very helpful and friendly . I highly suggest this place

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very disappointed by latte beverages.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ordered Taro bubble tea with Oat milk, making sure it had no dairy due to lactose intolerance. The barista confirmed that the drink should have no trace if dairy as well. However, the drink was just okay, and post-consumption, my stomach felt unsettled and painful. The tapioca pearls were disappointingly mushy and overcooked. I wouldnt recommend this cafe based on my experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was good and cozy and There were also some board games in this cafe, the owner was so kind.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Sweet lady. Tea could have been a bit hotter

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great place

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent coffee, calm atmosphere, and wifi that works. What more can I ask for? Will be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Awesome coffee shop! Staff was very friendly and kind. Ill be definitely coming back again!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Cappuccino was awesome, I really loved it. Excellent service friendly staff ,just wow

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Coffee was stunning and the service provided by the cafe was good

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Atmosphere and ambiance of this place was awesome. I had a great day in the cafe, I am soo happy

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The wi fi was working when everyone else was down.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The wi fi was working when everyone else was down.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best Montreal smoked meat sandwiches in Toronto.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I ordered on an app Too Good to Go, it was double booked and I never tried the food. Very cute inside.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The bubble tea and patty combination hit the spot.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The Tuna sandwich was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I enjoyed the lively community environment and local gossip while having my delicious cappuccino.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The Tacos were a great hit with my crew - we will be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Lovely latte, served in Beautiful glass

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I m here most afternoons taking advantage of their $5 happy hour drinks. Cheapest booze with generous serving. How cool is that?

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I like sitting at their patio and sipping my lovely bubble tea.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

A welcoming cozy outdoor patio, blues and jazz music playing indoors in this artisan environment. A nice experience. The latte is always good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I typically grab a coffee at this place while waiting for the post office Nextdoor to open. The coffee is excellent.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We needed a place like this on the Eglinton strip. A casual conversation with neighbourhood locals is something I enjoy whilst enjoying a lovely sandwich and drink.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I look forward the English Shepherds pie and the Cornish pasty is better then the ones I had back home

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

My kids insisted I take them to Cafe on the Hill for a bubble tea. I reluctantly agreed but after my visit I m also hooked.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The daily lunch specials are delicious. Rihanna is a amazing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Lovely people and cozy atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The daily lunch specials are delicious. Rihanna is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing!!! The variety of options is unmatched. Special shout out to the empanadas and spanikopita that tasted incredible!! Coffee was delicious too. Will be back over and over!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Such a cute place! Coffee was good but the real stars of the show were the empanadas and the spanikopita (unusual finds at a coffee shop but I m here for it). They also had a turfed outdoor area to sit and the service was outstanding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good vibe and amazing coffee.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Awesome and friendly staff. Cozy place to play backgammon and chill. Liked their Tiramisu and Cappuccino Parking: Paid parking on the side and plenty of free parking in the near by streets in the back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Beautiful cafe in a great location. They serve a delicious assortment of Nespresso coffee. The cafe is clean, safe and inviting.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very good service coffee taste amazing and has good prices I suggest trying the place out whenever you have the chance to you won t regret it

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Awesome little coffee shop. Very clean and cozy. Good assortment of drinks like coffee, bubble tea, and also treats. Staff were welcoming. Stop by, I know Ill be going back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good little place to drop by and grab a drink or a snack on the go. Great atmosphere and awesome staff and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing Cornish pastry, chocolate croissants & empanadas! Extremely delicious! Coffee and service was the same Nice folks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We ordered hazelnut milk tea with bubbles, and the butterfly pea flower drink, and was delicious! Staff was very friendly and helpful at describing the menu to us. Will definitely be coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

An excellent cafe with great variety. The quality of service from the staff really stands out, very friendly and helpful. A must go if you are in the area!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent service, friendly staff but terrible coffee tasted

★★★
December 21, 2021

Montreal meat sandwich was delicious, as was the chai latte. Unfortunately the server didn t wear a mask to interact with me, and they didn t make people coming in wear a mask before they were seated. This made it feel less safe.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

top tier...good selection of teas/coffee..pastries...wraps etc most of all GOOD PEOPLE!!! Barry Thurs 11:10pm Oct 7/2021

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great coffee! The ambiance is also very cute

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very nice place, good coffee! Also saw some people playing chess and board games ;)

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very quaint atmosphere with the inside adorned with art; I noticed an open patio and the back with chess. They also have guest wifi and some outlets if you plan on staying for a while.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Friendly service but awful coffee and its varieties. We ordered latte, cappuccino and Ethiopian drip coffee and unfortunately, all of them was as bad as that we were unable to drink.

December 21, 2021

I ordered a cappuccino with oat milk. It tasted brewed coffee topped with oat milk. They should learn to make espresso drinks or better not to serve it. Won t be back there again.