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Best Coffee Shops in Parkdale
Coffee makes the world go round and the best coffee spots are centers for their communities. Parkdale is a vibrant neighborhood that has its share of interesting stories and spots that its community members frequent. The neighborhood coffee shops are one of them.

History of Parkdale


Parkdale Village has experienced transition more than a few times in its 140 years. Today, it is home to a working-class neighborhood, with a mix of low and high income residents, as well as new immigrants, artists and young professionals. The diversity and creativity of the area has led to a thriving neighborhood and destination of choice for its estimated 50,000 residents and visitors alike.

Best coffee in Parkdale


1) Koffee Kween

The mission: offer lip-smackingly delicious beverages in an artistic setting while being conscious of minimizing the café industry’s environmental impact.

Our beans, from Ruffino Espresso, are roasted Italian-style using highly sensitive process controllers to ensure that no excess energy is wasted. Our biodegradable cups, made of craft paper and stamped with the Koffee Kween seal of approval, are a clear-cut improvement on the level of waste amounted from the standard to-go cup.

When 2020 hit, Koffee Kween, the gallery, and 30 artists were evicted from our 1605 Queen St West address. With barely a week’s notice, we were faced with the task of coming up with a Plan B. As time passed (ever so slowly), we connected with another group of artists who’d found themselves in an all too familiar position. Together, we found a new home to share and grow our businesses. Koffee Kween now resides inside of F.A.M. Base Collective located at 1652 Queen St West. We’re grateful to be able to stay in Parkdale and continue to serve the community we love. F.A.M. Base showcases local artists and designers in the gallery/shop, and features a photo studio environment that is affordable for artists and photographers to rent. Check it out!

Since re-opening on October 30th, 2020, we've been welcomed back into the Parkdale community with open arms. We look forward to continuing to serve up smiles with every cup of coffee. Come by for a laugh and taste the experience of being Kween for a day!

2) Larry's Folly

Larry's Folly is a cafe by day and watering hole by night serving handcrafted coffee creations, baked goods and libations. The cafe and bar is named after owner, Stephen Schweighardt's grandfather Larry. From the recipes passed down from his mother and grandmother to the name itself, the space is deeply inspired by Stephen's tight-knit family and nostalgia.

3) Grocery coffee

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