23 Redditors across 37 mentions, Sep 2023 to May 2026. Not enough people have weighed in to score it yet.
What Reddit says
Despite the name, it is a Japanese diner on the Danforth. Redditors praise the large pork katsu, loco moco, onigiri and Japanese breakfast, and note Okinawan beer. A couple of 2026 comments read as lamenting a loss, which is unclear.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
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In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“This massive Pork Katsu is pure alchemy: crispy, juicy, and tender like nothing else I ever tried.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They do a good Japanese breakfast too. I'm so glad they're still around, haven't been there in years.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “We used to go to Sakawa Cafe (RIP) at Danforth and Jones but this scratched an itch.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Sakawa Coffee (it's Japanese food, not a coffee place, despite the name).”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “sakawa coffee in danforth :(”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Universal Grill, Brock Sandwich, Sakawa Coffee :(”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Loco Moco is amazing too! Plus great onigiri”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Hit up Sakawa Coffee. They have the Orion beer from Okinawa”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Sakawa Coffee on Danforth. Especially if you like curry sauce on top.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Their omurice is meh, their sauce they use is mostly ketchup.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, May 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Honestly a real hidden gem that delivers great value.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Find out their hours and make a special trip. They're worth it.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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