Flying Pony

Cute and welcoming atmosphere with lots of stuff to catch your gaze and inspire your imagination. The staff were friendly and service was quick and efficient. They had a good selection of treats (baked in-​house) and all the selections of coffee options you’d expect at a fair and reasonable price. I had the dark drip coffe and a ginger cookie and enjoyed them both. I only wish this place was a bit closer to my home, so I could visit more frequently.

This place is all about the freshly baked pastries… love the chocolate croissant! Coffee is good, I normally get an Americano because the fancier stuff is too pricey for me. Always interesting art on the walls, a friendly atmosphere, and you can sit and work with free wifi as long as desired. Only thing I wish they would change is providing metal stir spoons instead of disposable wood ones!!!

This place was a last ditch effort to get the java fix. The place has certain theme to it which might or might not appeal to you. I personally didn’t like it. Ah well on to the cappuccino
Espresso:Weak
Crema’: Meh
Milk: Poor
Latte Art: None
Poor attempt at cappuccino.

In an area that is being spoiled with above average cafés, it is hard as a resident to choose a favourite. Loyalties are attached to routines. And for whatever reason, my narrative has made The Flying Pony my regular stop for a morning jolt or weekend snacks. The café which doubles as an art gallery (or vice versa, depending on your perspective) is home to a cosy communal space with couches and a long island-​table with benches. The walls are covered with different art pieces every week, displaying what local artists have to offer. Some of these items are for sale although I have never inquired about a purchase. The staff is very friendly and greet everyone with a smile and a story. The baked goods here are delicious and very fresh in the mornings. The almond croissant is my personal favourite. I have not explored the drinks menu beyond the Americano and the latte. They both get the thumbs up from me. However, if there is one knock on this place, it is the coffee. Although it is far more superior than chain-​coffee shops, it falls short in comparison to the rest of the options in the neighbourhood. But don’t hold that against them. This place is fantastic.

Great variety of coffee drinks, cappuccinos, lattes
amazing savory danishes, cakes, pastries, especially scones, croissants
free book exchange
has quiet backroom, wheel chair accessible, Art Gallery, changing monthly

I walked into this place a few times… There’s an art gallery near by my work was being shown in. I tried it out a few weeks ago and it was pretty good. The coffee was amazing. The carrot cake, not the best I’ve had, it gave me acid reflex, but the coffee is something I would definitely return for. And the ambiance of the place is super sweet too. It seems a little eclectic. I love the stained glass, it’s so colourful and adds extra charm. :)

The place is warm and welcoming. I ordered the Bombay Fog (basically a chai latte) and the pecan butter tart. This was the first time I’ve had the bombay fog so i cant really judge it, but it wasn’t bad. The butter tart wasn’t as flaky as I would have liked it but the filling was gooey and delicious.

Great coffee, delicious pastries, an artistic atmosphere and friendly service… Love this spot.

My second time here. This is a wonderful place and vibrant building. Friendly staff and home made baked goods.

The espressos are rich and bold. Delicious pastries, my favourite is the feta cheese and spinach pockets — had to go back to get a second one after taking a bite out of the first. Very chilled and laid back environment. Ditto what others have said about the service, could use some more warmth, maybe borrow some of that charm from Brickyard Grounds. But then again, not everyone’s passionate about serving coffees, certainly won’t hold me back from returning. Overall, great little caffeine spot in the East end, goes on my list of places to go with Ness Y.

****½ stars
I convinced my husband to check it this place on a weekend coffee jaunt. He was skeptical due to the colourful exterior (which I personally find fun and whimsical, especially the giant pigeon statue and amusing wildlife signage) but he left loving the place.
The interior is nice and inviting, a quiet spot to enjoy a coffee and one of the many delicious baked-​in-​house treats the Flying Pony has to offer. Walls are adorned with lots of great artwork available for purchase.
Now back to those baked goods… They were superb! Hubs had a cheddar scone and I tried the raspberry croissant. Both were insanely fresh and perfectly made.
Coffee (cappuccinos) was decent and service, while polite and helpful, did not seem entirely engaged in what she was doing. I’ll still be back for sure though… this place is going to give my other favorite local bakery a run for its money!

if you’re like a london fog person… here is a go…

I’ve been going past the Flying Pony for months without realising that it is a coffee shop. Might be because of the amazingly colourful storefront, which is somewhat typical of Little India.
Anyway, it is a very cute little coffee shop, with some nice eclectic furniture, giving it a rather hipstery vibe. It has lots of artwork, and nice large windows for lots of light. I did not have any of their pastries, but I did try their coffee. It was rather good, really no complaints there.
It was the service, however, that was a bit iffy. The barista did not seem overly enthused about serving me (I mean… I’m not that bad of a guest, I hope!), and just had a rather catty vibe to him that I did not like. I do like chatty baristas who strike up a convo, but this guy felt so negative I just did not want to even talk to him. So that kind of coloured my whole experiences somewhat negatively, and I do not feel as if I would want to go back there on my own. Maybe with friends, or something, but it is definitely out of the question as a study-​spot for me.

What a great find — the staff is wonderful, the ambiance airy and relaxed, the baked goods coffee and espresso superb. Out of the way but worth the trip — already went back with friends.