Sakawa Coffee

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.

What to order

• 8.0
  Katsu#5 for katsu in Toronto
  Top pick
• 7.8
  Ramen#15 for ramen in Toronto
  Worth trying
• Brunch2 Redditors
• Curry2 Redditors
• Craft Beer1 Redditor
• Karaage1 Redditor
• Matcha1 Redditor
• Omurice1 Redditor

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.”

• “They do a good Japanese breakfast too. I'm so glad they're still around, haven't been there in years.”

• “We used to go to Sakawa Cafe (RIP) at Danforth and Jones but this scratched an itch.”

• “Sakawa Coffee (it's Japanese food, not a coffee place, despite the name).”

• “sakawa coffee in danforth :(”

• “Universal Grill, Brock Sandwich, Sakawa Coffee :(”

• “The Loco Moco is amazing too! Plus great onigiri”

• “Hit up Sakawa Coffee. They have the Orion beer from Okinawa”

• “Sakawa Coffee on Danforth. Especially if you like curry sauce on top.”

• “Their omurice is meh, their sauce they use is mostly ketchup.”

• “Honestly a real hidden gem that delivers great value.”

• “Find out their hours and make a special trip. They're worth it.”