Coffee shop Ezra’s Pound is known for its selection of freshly brewed java, but what goes better with coffee than a pain au chocolat? The mini pastries are packed with chocolate, and are freshly baked right in the store. If you happen to catch them when they’re coming out of the oven, they are divine.
If any spot in Toronto is the OG of roasteries and cafés, this Dupont-dwelling coffee shop would be it. Sitting confidently on best-of coffee lists for close to a decade, Ezra’s Pound roasts espresso beans for some of the top-rated restaurants in the city. Help yourself to a cold brew coffee or some lunch fare artfully prepared by the café’s Parisian-trained chef (think crusty baguettes, fine cheeses and sweet preserves).
Just steps away from Dupont subway station, Ezra’s Pound serves some of the best coffee in Toronto, as well as a splendid selection of light breakfast offerings. You can get your regular coffee, espresso or Americano with pastries, or yogurt with fruit and granola. Pastry favourites among regulars include the lemon scones and croissants. The cozy ambiance at this indie cafe makes it the perfect spot for a casual weekday breakfast.