Sam James

What Reddit says

Toronto coffee bar group with several locations, praised for consistently good coffee and a neighbourhood-staple feel. Redditors also mention its cookies and baked treats. Feedback is almost entirely positive.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 8.1
  Coffee28 Redditors
  Worth trying
• Pastries3 Redditors
• Cookies2 Redditors
• Donuts1 Redditor

In their words

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

• “Sam James Coffee Bar has a Spelt Cinnamon Swirl from Robinson Bread that is not a traditional cinnamon roll but is so delicious”

• “Sam James! There is a small nook directly across from the store”

• “Get yourself to a Sam James and try the rhubarb danish from Robinson. Holy fucking hell that things is so good”

• “Sam James Coffee is excellent. It's a staple in that neighborhood”

• “Earlscourt Park there's Buno and San James”

• “Sam James is another good option I haven’t seen mentioned that’s known for their dark roasts. I find them a bit too acidic.”

• “San James has kept me up for hours. Plus it's really nice coffee”

• “SJ has the best beans in the city imo, get an iced coffee”

• “My regular rotation includes Found, Sam James, Fika, Boxcar Social, and Pilot right now.”

• “Robinson bread at Sam James on Brock usually has on weekends!”

• “I’ve been buying the butter knife espresso for years for my home setup and still enjoy it.”

• “Sam James coffee on Harbord then just walk to Christie Pitts”