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2026-10-19
We’ve hosted a lot of firsts. First days of university, first dates, first “shall we do this again?” Then a few of you came back with a ring and a photographer. And some of you even came back to get married! Our Ontario coffee shops have quietly become a romance hotspot and honestly, we get it. 🥹
Where did you meet your partner? 👩❤️💋👨👨❤️💋👨👩❤️💋👩
Photo generously provided by Preeti and taken by the very talented Emily Waters - Ontario Wedding Photographer
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2026-10-15
Coffee has been banned more than once, and it was rarely about the coffee. In Mecca, Istanbul, London and Paris, the people in charge worried about the same thing: a room full of people with their own opinions.
Swipe for a quick history of the coffeehouse as the most suspicious place in town. ☕️
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2026-10-11
Turns out coffee wins over pretty much everything. ☕️
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2026-10-05
Nothing starts until we’ve had our coffee. Monday included. ☕️
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2026-09-29
When your favourite coffee shop is home for you, your friends, and family. ☕️🏠
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2026-09-28
Café Harvest is back! 🍂 We make it with real pumpkin purée, warm spices, Canadian maple syrup and espresso, so it actually tastes like fall instead of the idea of fall.
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2026-09-23
The countdown is on before iced lattes become a real choice. 🍂❄️🧊
Winter is coming.
2026-09-22
We couldn’t pick just one caramel apple drink, so we didn’t. 🍎☕️
Latte for the classicists. Chai for the spice people. C***r for the caffeine-optional. Shaken espresso for those of you with a 9am and no plans to be late to it.
Fall is here and it’s in a cup at Balzac’s. 🍂
Canadian Coffee | Support Canadian | Fall Coffee Drinks
2026-09-17
Home is your first place. Work is your second. The third is where community happens: cafés, libraries, barbershops, the park bench with the good view.
Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” in 1989, and the research since has been pretty clear. Casual conversations with people you half know make us happier and more connected. Even a real chat with your barista counts.
Where’s your third place? Tell us below. We’ll try not to take it personally. 👇
2019-04-25
Due to a special event, our Reference Library café will be closing early today at 6pm. Sorry for any inconvenience 💛
2019-04-16
Our Reference Library café has different hours for this upcoming Easter Weekend. They are:
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 8am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Easter Monday: 8am-6pm
2019-01-12
Our Reference Library café will be closing early at 4pm on Monday, January 14th for a company wide employee appreciation event.
We will be back open at 7am on Tuesday morning. 💛
2018-06-29
🇨🇦 Our Reference Library café will be closed Canada Day and Monday, July 2.
2018-05-16
Our Reference Library café has special hours during the upcoming Victoria Day Long Weekend: Saturday 8am to 6pm | Sunday 10am to 4pm | Victoria Day 10am to 4pm.
Address
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M4W2G8
For public transport, take the subway to King Station and then switch to the Yonge Line. Get off at the Yonge and College Station and then walk south on Yonge Street until you reach your destination.
If driving, take the Gardiner Expressway Eastbound and exit at Yonge Street. Drive north towards Bloor Street and find available parking in one of the many parking lots or meters along Yonge Street.
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What people say
Balzac's Coffee on Yonge Street in Toronto is a must-visit for coffee and book lovers alike. This coffee shop has been selected as the official coffee company for the iconic Toronto Reference Library, which is known for its vision to become "Toronto’s foremost public centre for lifelong learning, the exchange of ideas and community involvement." The café opens into the library's main public space as well as Yonge Street, creating a micro-community of like-minded individuals who appreciate good coffee and great literature. Balzac's Coffee offers a winning combination of delicious coffee and a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing with a book or catching up with friends. Whether you're looking for a quick caffeine fix or a place to spend an afternoon, Balzac's Coffee on Yonge Street is definitely worth checking out.
