Zavida Coffee Roasters

I’m never in this area but my cousin Cindy told me to try the Belgian mocha if I ever stop by again. And today I was nearby and thought why not. A lovely young man made my drink and I’m so glad I ordered it. This is something I’d drink once in a while, it’s not overly sweet which is perfect. I hate drinks that are too sweet. For those that like chocolate, try the Belgian mocha or the Belgian hot chocolate!

I just want to thanks Zavida’s management for reading my Unilocal review and contact me privately.
This is definitely good customer service. I received an apology and an offer for a complimentary beverage for my next visit. He also assured that it would not happen to other customer again.
Maybe I would give them another try.

Having seen the coffee beans sold by Zavida at most stores I was intrigued by this café. I have only tried their coffee beans at home once and wasn’t impressed. However this place is convenient enough for me to try them out once. The setup is a bit odd as it does get quite tight around the counter area though the area in front is fine.
The desserts looked tempting so might stop by for those.
We had a tea and a cappuccino.
Here is the verdict
Espresso: weak
Crema’: couldn’t tell
Milk: Frothed poorly
Latte Art: N/​A
A very poor attempt at a cappuccino maybe their beans are roasted for brew coffee but this was just a poor poor attempt at a cappuccino. I won’t be back for a cappuccino for sure.

Sorry, Zavida, I really tried to like you, but this is my second visit and your brewed coffee is one of the worst I’ve ever had. I tried the dark roast during my last visit and wasn’t a fan, so I ordered a medium roast today, thinking that perhaps it would be kinder to my palate. I took one sip and the first thing I noticed was a weird ashy/​smoky aftertaste. The rest of my experience wasn’t any better. The coffee was so bitter and unpleasant to drink that I couldn’t even finish it (and neither could my partner).
This makes me sad, Zavida! I really love this location and it has everything I need for a good productive study session: reliable free wifi, plenty of power outlets, music playing at a low volume, a decent number of tables. Plus it has the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever seen at a coffee shop. Fine, I guess I’ll have to give you another chance… Perhaps I’ll have better luck with your espresso-​based drinks.

Ordered a white Belgium mocha! It was fair price compared to Starbucks but so much better.
They used organic milk and added real white Belgium chocolate pieces to milk as it was being frothed.
The staff was friendly but they could’ve used another barista. The wait was longer than other coffee shops but as I mentioned they use real chocolate for the mocha instead of just syrup.
Definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Really good coffee, they have the sweetest people working there. My to go to coffee shop.

Small, pretty shop. Not a lot of seats because the clientele here will definitely be squatters. Service was friendly. My green tea latte took at least 5 minutes to make so keep that in mind if you’re in a hurry; there were no customers ahead or behind me. Got to choose almond milk which I appreciate. Good temperature to the drink (Starbucks always too cold) and not too sweet. Would go back.

Rare source of excellent coffee in downtown core. Knowledgeable staff and excellent service. Reminiscent of the independent coffee houses in Europe or Anzac. Try the deluxe cookie.

This is a nice little coffee shop reminiscent of Starbucks in terms of pricing and atmosphere. I had the Premium French Roast coffee which was great. It’s not as light as McDonald’s coffee or as bitter as Starbucks dark roast. I also ordered the breakfast sandwich which tastes a lot like Starbucks’ offer. The croissant was awesome. It was big and fluffy, and they warmed it up for me.
There’s free Wifi as well and it didn’t drop my connection and was decently quick although I still find Starbucks has the fastest wifi. They play some quiet background music so it doesn’t feel like a library.

One of the best non-​chain coffee places downtown. Coffee is great, but they also have really good espresso drinks. I also like the fact that they dont charge for adding flavoured syrups (if they still do). Pastries also seem tasty, Ive tried the chocolate danish which was great. But overall a really nice place to study, or to just sit down for a cup of coffee.

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting such high-​quality coffee so close to the downtown core (mind you, there are *some* good ones). It’s the best brewed coffee I’ve had (the Private Stock is their lightest roast, and my go-​to) and I never get brewed unless I’m at Starbucks or Tim’s. Price is a-​ok ($ 2.00 for a small, comparable size to a Tall).
I’ve had their croissants, and they’re pretty good too. A croissant and small coffee came to just under $ 5. Decent number of seats, but its a small café and usually fills up pretty quickly since its located so close to UofT and Ryerson.
Staff are friendly — not super chatty but cordial enough. Will definitely come again.

I was wandering around downtown this past Saturday afternoon looking for a coffee shop to read and journal in. I had originally planned on checking out Dineen or Balzac’s Ryerson, but both were completely packed. Unilocal directed me to Zavida, and I’m glad it did! The place is kind of hidden just off of Yonge St, so I definitely would’ve passed it by if it hadn’t been for Unilocal.It’s not very big inside but luckily for me, there were a few tables available when I went.
I ordered a small matcha green tea latte ($ 3.65) and apple danish ($ 2.95). Both were pretty good, and they heated the danish up for me as well. Baristas are very friendly!
The only thing I didn’t love about Zavida is that it was a little dark inside. Sure, the light fixtures and décor are cool, but it’s kind of dim especially if you don’t sit near the window. I really liked the vibe of the place, but wished it was just a little brighter! Other than that, this is a wonderful place to hang out or get some work done.
Random little tip — the floor tiles are pretty nifty and if you want to take a classic #ihavethisthingwithfloors photo but are too shy to stand awkwardly while you get the perfect shot for the ‘gram (like me), go to the bathroom. The tiles are in there too!

Very relaxing Café right in the downtown core area. Ordered one latte here. The décor/​service were awesome, the only thing was no latte art in my latte

I asked for for-​here cup to be environmentally friendly. Ordered their organic café latte $ 3.25 (sm) and a chocolate baton $ 3.25 which the staff had kindly asked if I wanted it warmed up. It was noted on the menu that all coffee sources were organic. even the milk used in coffee! Store is small but cozy and relaxing, with bit vintage settings. I think they offer free wifi but you will need to ask the staff for password. The staff put an empty mug in front of me after I have paid. which I was bit confused because the whole time I was wondering why there is no coffee in the mug. (I later found out it actually said TIP on the mug in cursive writing… which showed how much I need coffee in the morning… sorry barista!!)

Everything I want in a coffee shop — good coffee, friendly staff, clean well spaced tables, free strong wifi and a nice atmosphere. (Fyi, I came here at 9pm so it wasn’t crowded)

Great environment, friendly staff.
First time trying out their coffee frrida, tim hortons iced cap. it is less sweet, and very icy. I dont mind it. will come back and try their coffee some day.

Classy café in the city. Great service along with great coffee. They have it all; wifi, pasteries, and friendly smiles. Everything about this place is tastefully done.