Black Pony

What Reddit says

A Gerrard Street spot praised for coffee, pastries and turnovers, plus decent cocktails and a comfy couch at the front. Redditors often suggest it as a relaxed place to meet, alongside similar neighbourhood cafés.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• Cocktails1 Redditor
• Coffee1 Redditor
• Falafel1 Redditor
• Pastries1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “Black Pony has decent cocktails and a comfy couch at the front to hang out on”

• “I also had a fabulous turnover at The Black Pony (Gerrard) many moons ago.”

• “Gerrard: Black Pony, Conci, Bodega Henriette > all of these have their own baked goods”

• “The Dylan, North of Brooklyn, Black Pony, International Palace of Joy”

• “Black Pony or Eulalie’s Corner”

• “I find the ppl at black pony nicer”

• “The Black Pony is around 15 min walk from there. Not really a dive but very chill.”

• “Black Pony has one.”

• “Coffee/pastries at Black Pony's or Conci is also very nice.”

• “Black Pony or Eulalie’s will fit the bill.”

• “Black pony also has great lunch options. Love the falafel bowl!”

• “Black pony”