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2026-09-09
Back to school means our Caramel Apple Latte is back! 🍂☕️🍎 It returns every September like a syllabus, except we’re glad to see it.
New to class this year is our Caramel Apple Cinnamon Shaken Espresso. Make sure to try it and let us know what you think! Should we bring it back next year?
2026-09-04
A little polish on pumpkin spice season. It’s called a Café Harvest here. 🍂🎃
Coming soon 👀
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2026-08-27
Encouraged, actually. ☕️ ☕️
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2026-08-26
Yes, our Canadian Maple Latte is that good. ☀️🌈
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2026-08-25
Are you taking your iced latte to the mountains or the beach? ⛰️ or 🏝️
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2026-08-19
No wrong answers, except four of them.
Drop your number below. We’ll settle this in the comments.
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2026-08-17
We didn’t do the research and we didn’t need to. Tell us your coffee order, we’ll tell you your whole personality. 👇
2026-08-13
Kinda chic to be Canadian 🇨🇦 Which ones did we miss?
2026-08-11
The latest collection of our favourite by our customers 📸 Which one is your fav?
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Photos generously provided by:
Sterling Robson
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Jaz Litt
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2026-08-05
8-bit but the flavour didn’t lose any resolution.🫰
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2026-08-04
Should’ve switched to decaf before bedtime. 💤
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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.
