Halcyon Café & Wine Bar in Toronto

2196 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1N4, Canada

★★★★★
(139 reviews)
Categories: Cafe Coffee store Pizza restaurant Wine bar

About

Halcyon Cafe has partnered with Bello Pizza to create a seamless fusion of delectable food and refreshing beverages within our restaurant located in Bloor West Village. Our aim is to curate a marketplace-style dining experience that supports local businesses while providing the community with exceptional service that is both knowledgeable and engaging. As our valued guests, you can indulge in a diverse array of culinary delights, including the delectable offerings from our partner, Bello Pizza, as well as our enticing selection of pastries and coffees. To quench your thirst, our bottle shop proudly features a wide variety of beers, ciders, and an assortment of all-natural, organic, and biodynamic wines.

Website
halcyon-yyz.com
Address
2196 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1N4, Canada
Plus Code
MG2F+HR Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
8 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8 AM–9 PM
Saturday
8 AM–9 PM
Sunday
8 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection Live music Live performances
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Organic dishes Prepared foods Small plates Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast 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
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
139 reviews

Most Mentioned

pizza (33) atmosphere (10) selection (5) barista (5) cappuccino (5) price (5) cup (3) baked goods (3) turkish (2) matcha latte (2)
5 stars
110
4 stars
16
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1 stars
5
November 6, 2024

I’ve always like this place for their matcha and coffee but today I ordered an iced matcha latte and the barista made it very bland and clumpy so I asked them to remake it for me. Instead of double check the drink they gave me attitude and was very annoyed with me and my sister for asking them to remake a drink which I paid almost 9$ for 1 cup of matcha latte. We are regular customers at Halcyon but I don’t think I would want to come back to this unprofessional service. I would suggest the owner to take the look at the camera today and see it themselves.

★★★★★
October 18, 2024

Loved the relaxed atmosphere and delicious pizza. Topped off by great service and wine knowledge from the owner!

★★★★★
May 2, 2024

Good coffee and pizzas with great service! (Sitting can be a bit better)

★★★★
April 16, 2024

Great small coffee shop, was a random find since there was only a street sign! Coffee was excellent, chocolate croissant was good, patio was perfect! What more could you ask!!

★★★★
February 26, 2024

Great cozy cafe right outside of Runnymede station. The whole ally has beautiful florists. The cafe is open till late (than most usual cafes) and it is a mix of a pizza place with a wine menu and a cafe bar! I tried their special Strawberry Matcha latte 🤌🏻🍵. Had the best matcha flavour. Atmosphere was so cozy, great to get some work done while sipping on coffee or wine and your friend can chill with you maybe eat some pizza while you work 🥰

★★★★★
May 27, 2023

Awesome pizza!! Cozy inside and small outdoor dining area. Service is excellent. The name is a bit confusing, as you can see by the photo below. The pizza is actually Bello pizza, the only mention of Halcyon is on a sandwich board out front. Still, highly recommended!!

★★★★★
April 28, 2023

Really enjoyed the drink and pastries here. The rhubarb Danish was surprisingly good choice! But I couldn't see the sign that says Halcyon even though that's what it is called on Google maps 😵‍💫

★★★★★
January 10, 2022

Incredible wine selection, the cappuccino and barista were top marks. I gotta say, the beans I brought home were the highlight. Will return for some of that pizza!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The coffee was amazing. I absolutely loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Best coffee in Bloor West IMO

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Fantastic Latte Moreover, the overall vibe is amazing.

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Why is this place lined with wine bottles but has no wine menu? I ordered two glasses of wine for the price of two meals and I will not be doing that ever again. Also, there was a jazz night while I was there and while it was the first time Ive ever seen jazz played by young people, which is lovely, it was way too loud to hold a conversation, and very cramped. The saxophonist had to move out of the way for me to walk into the cafe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good vibes, pizza is amazing and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place. the donuts are exceptional

★★★
December 22, 2023

Pizza from Bello is always incredible and ready promptly when you call ahead to order, but the HotBlack here is lacking compared to the queen street location. Baristas are slow and depending on who s working, not very polite. The selection of baked goods is next to none compared to what it used to be. What happened to all their signature items like the jam cookie?

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It should be a crime to charge $6.30 for a small cup filled half with ice and half with subpar black coffee. Don t waste your money.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Staff is nice and friendly.the girl made me one of the best latte i have ever had!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

28 dollars for hipster pizza and pride flags, thats about it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good coffee and knowleadable baristas.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Halcyon Cafe is a culinary haven that has mastered the art of delivering a truly exceptional dining experience. From the moment you step into this delightful establishment, it becomes evident that you are in for a treat that transcends the ordinary. The ambiance at Halcyon Cafe is a harmonious blend of charm and comfort. The cozy and inviting atmosphere welcomes you with open arms, creating a perfect setting for relaxation and indulgence. Whether youre seeking a peaceful respite or a lively gathering spot, Halcyon Cafe effortlessly caters to a variety of moods and occasions. However, its the culinary offerings that truly set Halcyon Cafe apart. The menu is a symphony of flavors, carefully curated to showcase a diverse range of tastes and culinary influences. Each dish is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted with a perfect balance of ingredients and presentation that is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of the dining experience. From the ethereal aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the exquisite flavors that grace each plate, Halcyon Cafes dedication to culinary excellence is unwavering. The ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, and the culinary techniques employed result in dishes that are nothing short of sublime. The staff at Halcyon Cafe contribute to the overall excellence of the experience. Their attentive and friendly service adds a personal touch that enhances the sense of being welcomed into a warm and hospitable environment. Whether youre a first-time visitor or a regular patron, the staffs genuine care and passion for what they do leave an indelible impression. In a world where dining options abound, Halcyon Cafe manages to stand out as a true gem. Its ability to consistently deliver a remarkable dining experience is a testament to its dedication, creativity, and unwavering pursuit of excellence. For those seeking an escape into a realm of culinary bliss, Halcyon Cafe is a destination that promises not just a meal, but an unforgettable journey of flavors and delights.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love love love

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Dedicated to their craft of making exceptional coffee. They order freshly roasted beans from Montreal, and tune in the flavour based on roasts and weather.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Top notch drip coffee, amazing selection of pastries- even at the end of the day. And the atmosphere is perfect

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice cozy cafe!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cozy space with coffee, baked goods, wine and pizza to suit your fancy! I came here with my husband and my son. The staff were very kind about letting us bring in the stroller and said they were baby friendly. Great selection of wines for tasting and their cappuccino was excellent.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love the wines, staff is really nice and helpful. Cappuccino is small for the price. Barista recently overfilled my cup and I nearly burned my hand from the spill over.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

HotBlack Coffee is one of the best in Toronto. The staffs are so polite to give advice on coffee selection. The coffee shop must drop by when i am around downtown area.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing coffee; so glad they have a location on bloor west now. Friendly service and great product

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good cookie, great coffee, amazing staff. A must visit. Next time we go for wine!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Got the Tanzanian beans to brew at home and its well roasted and really tasty. Next time Im around, Ill be sure to try a cup there!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First visit for coffee and treats - very good! Will be back for some pizza and wine as there is a Bello Pizza also there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best coffee around

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The coffee is fantastic. The service is amazing and super friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It is one of my favourite coffee shops in Toronto by far! This location is as good as the other ones I ve been to.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing coffee (and pizza!). I come here every week for a morning coffee, pizza, or a lunch special. Friendly staff too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

You can buy wine here too

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly service and yummy coffee. Lost a star because my latte was served in a glass without a handle which seemed odd because it was a hot drink, but everything else was great! Egg on toast was delicious, and the gluten free date and almond bar tasted like a butter tart!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great Americano

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent cappuccino.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best coffee in bloor west junction area. Momiji is a former Canadian batista champ and the attention to detail is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great coffee and friendly staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very cool place. Pizza was good espresso was just ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great atmosphere. Had a coffee and cookie delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great vibe

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lost our business because you do not accept cash. There are options in walking distance to replace you.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great coffee and excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great coffee, lovely baked goods, friendly staff. Seems like a good spot for dinner and drinks too

★★★★
December 22, 2022

This is a genuinely lovely place, and since they opened near the beginning of the pandemic, have only been improving. The staff is consistently well trained, their quality control is excellent; their wine selections are eclectic and a nice counterpoint to the choices offered by the LCBO which is just down the street. Their pizzas are similarly eclectic, but very well matched. Their price points do tend to toward the higher end of similar offerings elsewhere, but the consistency of quality more than makes up for it. My only real quibble with the space is that their seating is uncomfortable if you happen to be tall. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Absolutely amazing experience. Ordered the LPP pizza from the incredible Bello and it was ready in minutes. The service was fast and very friendly. The owners were there and made sure I enjoyed my experience and got everything I needed. The pizza was so good I ordered a second for the road! Looking forward to many more pizza nights courtesy of Halcyon!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Had an amazing Portobella Bello pizza from Halcyon tonight! It was ready super quickly even for a walk in order, and so delicious. The Bello guys are very welcoming and obviously passionate about their product, which is hand stretched and made with fresh ingredients. Recommend completely!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The pizza we had from Bello was beyond incredible. The staff here are kind, courteous and fun. A gem that we are so happy to welcome to the neighbourhood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excited that Hot Black has come to Bloor West Village! Cant wait to pick up some natural wine and pizza one night this week as well. Welcome to the neighbourhood and Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

You know those rare places where the food is so good that youre full but cant stop eating? This is one of those places. The pizza is just outstanding. I can give no higher compliments.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Blended retail at its best. Coffee, pizza, wine...hurrah! Experts in each of their specialties, these 3 businesses in 1 location offer a fantastic mix of comestibles and potables of the highest quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Need more places like this. Excellent quality standards and very knowledgeable. Will be coming back for the pizza, coffee, and wine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious pizza with vibrant flavour combinations (hello vanilla infused pineapple and duck). Really quality pies done right.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A nice place to drop in. Staff is as friendly as can be. Pizza is very good. Love the wine and beer choices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I walked in with my partner to buy two coffees and we walked out with coffees wine and collection of beer! Great service and the pizzas from the back are fantastic too. Will definitely become a regular. A must needed and trendy addition to Bloor West Village!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good coffee!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I went to this place for the first time yesterday and its so great! We got a bottle of wine and some pizza to take to the park. The staff were so friendly and knowledgable and helped us pick out the perfect wine. They also gave us a bucket of ice so it would stay cold! Pizza was amazing too! We will be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

My go to place for a really awesome Americano on a weekend. The owner and staff are super nice. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Style - good, coffee - good , service - good = be back again, again and again .. &:-}

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very knowledgeable about the wines they carry, great coffee and super friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Just like their Queen West location, amazing coffee. Also nice to buy treats, wine, beer and chocolate.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

When they say they have the best coffee, theyre not wrong.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

PURE PERFECTION.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

That should have been 5 stars! Love the coffee and the staff is always so sweet. Pizza is amazing. So happy they came to the neighbourhood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great coffee. Fast service. Nice patio

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Had a cappuccino here today. It was fantastic. A little expensive but the service was fast and friendly! Would come back :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Authentic lahmacun (Turkish pizza) & ayran (buttermilk) experience. YUMMM, it was so delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Service was really good! Excellent pizza!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I just had Pizza, it was amazing!!!!! Service was incredible & a cozy spot to relax! I wiil definately go back for More!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing food.... Nice people. Should try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very good breakfast/ brunch. But don t don t be in a rush, limited staff makes the service slow.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We were a family of 4 adult and 2 children. We ordered 2 full breakfast and a Turkish breaded pizza. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the waiters were extremely accommodating. I fully recommend this place. Shaheen

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Absolutely gorgeous setting and atmosphere. I come here at least twice a week and the coffee itself never disappoints! Owner is super friendly as well and always ask how I am doing. Probably one of the best spots in this side of town. Not to mention music is very relaxing. Keep up the great vibe you ve created here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great ambiance, acceptable prices, these guys make the best pizza in toronto, hundred percent i m gonna go again, Highly recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The server was super amazing today for breakfast. Young guy with a great attitude and wonderful with my son. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. Looking forward to coming back for amazing Turkish food and the friendly atmosphere.

★★
December 22, 2020

Coffee was good, but unfortunately we waited 55 minutes (!!) for one sandwich, and when the food did arrive, it was barely warm and the bread did not taste fresh. Also, we did not receive napkins or cutlery with our food or coffee. Looking at the other reviews for this place, maybe my experience was a one-off, but it was quite disappointing.

★★
December 22, 2020

I m usually not one to leave reviews for restaurants, but the service at Bonjook was so unapologetically slow that I felt compelled to write. I ordered an avocado sandwich, and it took my server 50 minutes to serve my meal. The restaurant only had about four other groups to serve, so I m not sure why the delay was so long. The sandwich itself was unremarkable; by the time I was served, the food was lukewarm and I wasn t provided with any cutlery or napkins. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lively, but unfortunately it does not make up for the mediocre food and service. I d suggest you skip Bonjook, there are a lot of much better places in the Bloor West neighbourhood.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Wow, just wow. I have been eating here since the beginning and the food here is just amazing. The atmosphere is great, music great and it is at a great location as well. Thank you Matt for having us!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Wonderful food, including variety of dishes from the pizza oven and all day breakfast. Coffee is very good. Atmosphere is very relaxed, service is very friendly. Highly recommend it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We re not first time here because it s not just pizza but art! Unreal delicious 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

They got nice coffee and I love it! Pizza is also very good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I dont usually go out of my way to write reviews, but I was so impressed with this cafe! The menu had so many amazing choices it was hard to pick just one thing. I had the Turkish style eggs and they were the best eggs I have had in a long time. The service was great and the ambience of the cafe will make you feel exactly like you are in Europe. I will be making this place a regular for sure!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great location on bloor street west. Refreshing lunch spot with amazing salads. Light and crispy! Would recommend. Also have turkish coffee if youre into that!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Amazing little restaurant. Food was amazing and fresh. I loved it. Great service as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very cozy and beautiful cafe with exceptional customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious food. Friendly Staff. multiple options for breakfast and lunch (and probalby dinner but i havent tried that one yet). Good coffee. This is my favorite place to try an authentic turkish breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Really good Pide and Meze

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious Chocolate

December 22, 2020

Waiting forever to get a simple snack. Bad taste coffee is a plus. Not recommend.

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Ordered food - realized I made a mistake & they were closed on weekends. This place still charged me. They took my money & still have refunded me. I sent them emails & called numerous times but they seem to have disconnected the line & no one is responding to emails. AVOID this place - they clearly just want to make money during the pandemic by stealing. SCAM ARTISTS!