Joanne Kates called Bar Vespa ” a restaurant worthy of the tastemakers in the area”. Brought to us by those behind Brazen Head and various other pubs around town, Bar Vespa offers a wide variety of small plates, pastas, pizzas and panini. Its a stylish and welcome addition to the neighbourhood.
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters pays homage to the famous 19th century French novelist and satirist Honore de Balzac, who was well-known to use strong black coffee to fuel is writing marathons.
The cafe can now be found in 5 locations and the Liberty Village location, their 3rd, was opened in 2006 on the ground floor of the Toy Factory Lofts. The space is impressive and the coffee is reliably good.
Liberty Village Market and Cafe is one part grocery store one part cafe and one part lunch spot. A popular choice for Liberty Village workers, this spot has been around for years. Good for takeout or eat in at one of the many tables, you will find a great selection of homemade sanwiches, wraps, salads, soups, salad rolls, and desserts.
What more can really be said about Starbucks? Well, this is the Liberty Village Starbucks and it is always busy and consistent. The service is friendly and the coffee includes the standard brews and customized dessert/coffee in a cup. Starbucks has a very loyal clientele and when you visit the Liberty Village Starbucks, you can see why. This location also has a great summer patio out front, perfect for people watching.
Tucked away near the dotcom and business hub in Liberty Village, The Roastery is a popular coffee and lunch spot which gets insanely busy during the lunch rush. Similar to many near-by cafes, the Roastery is just as popular for its lunch menu as it is for its coffee. With a large selection of made-to-order sandwiches, a hot table, a burrito bar, soups and chili, there is something for everyone. The burrito station seems to be the most popular and if you try a burrito you’ll know why. Free wifi is available.
A first of its kind in Toronto, the Liberty Village Beer Boutique brings a more sophisticated setting than the traditional Beer Store. The selection is fantastic and the service is friendly and accommodating. A wide variety of big brewery and microbrewery offerings can be found. Weekly beer tastings are hosted and always popular.