Seven Grams

I’m a tea guy, but I decided to get a siphon the first time I came here, just to see it made. It didn’t disappoint.
The staff here are serious about their coffee (as you expect from this sort of place), and provide good conversation to go with the java.
The space is really diverse, from the bright bar up against the entrance window, to the large table in the main room to the cozy basement area with plenty of seating area. All good spots to catch up in some reading, hang out or do work.
If you can, budget some time towards walking around the surrounding blocks (at least in nice weather), as there’s quite a bit to see around.

7 grams was amazing. I say was, because sadly it’s been forced out of business. I own a business nearby, and would frequent 7 Grams almost daily — they were friendly, the coffee was great, and it was a wonderful addition to the community. But when their 5 year lease was up for renewal this past month, the landlords decided to not renew it, and instead, open up their own coffee shop in the same space. So after the amazing renovations, the hard work, and 5 years of building a clientele, they were forced out by an unscrupulous landlord who wanted to take over their business. They also tried to poach all of their staff — sent them letters saying they would hire them and give them all raises. None of the staff accepted. 7 grams is going to be opening up a new place in Liberty Village soon, which I’m sure will be as wonderful as the one in Yorkville was. I am very sad to see them go.

Sadly now closed. Forced out of business by a greedy landlord who now wants to open… and espresso bar. Boycott it.

1 STAR because this place has permanently closed as of yesterday 12÷1÷2015. Very disappointed after walking around the city just to have coffee here.

Today is my second time coming to 7 grams.
Nice, cozy, friendly staff.
Price is reasonable. a nice place to do some work or meeting freinds… I just don’t know why they close early…

Tried this place today for the first time today and I am agree with others, easily the best coffee. Art work is also great.

Average one, but the staff was nice and I like their décor very much.
Iced cappuccino was okay and gluten free banana hazelnut muffin was also an okay one
So overall, okay
Ambiance was good

Seven grams is a decent café near yorkville. The coffee is good but not a fan of the decorations. More like an office

The coffee is great, but it’s pretentious and expensive. The door opens the wrong way.

The last time I came here, I had a macchiato and a gluten free, dairy free olive oil orange muffin. Both were so amazing, I had to come here this trip to try the combo again!
I highly recommend the olive oil orange muffin. It’s savoury with a hint of orange flavour, and it crumbles and melts in your mouth. It’s more oily than I remember but nevertheless amazing.
The macchiato I had last time was surprisingly bold and smooth. This time, it’s powerfully strong, which is a little disappointing. I feel the changes in the macchiato and muffin are from change in staff. I’d definitely come back next trip for another muffin!
Atmosphere of Seven Grams is lovely — three levels with good lighting and windows, a choice of cushion and couches or dining seats (depending on your business here!) and colourful artwork (Laura Nashman’s Spa-​on-​the-​Canvas — it makes for a relaxing environment). It’s a great nook to have a conversation, study, or simply relax and unwind.

I love the atmosphere of this Café. It’s perfect to go for coffee with a friend or if you need a place to study and work. I got the iced soy latte and it was served in a wine glass which I thought was super cute! I also liked that they leave a pitcher of lemon water for customers to self serve and not have to bother the barista!

Got the cold brew and a cappuccino.
It’s a bit more expensive compared to other cafes nearby but the coffee is great!
There’s a lot of seating in the lower floor but theres only a few spots that have access to outlets. They have free wifi which is pretty fast.
I ended up sitting down for a couple hours to do work and had a good time. Will definitely be back if I need a place to relax and study.

I LOVE Seven Grams Espresso Bar. I was a regular while studying for the bar exams. The basement is a great place to get cozy and hunker down whether to work, study, or to catch up on some reading. There is free wifi, a decent amount of seating, cool artwork on the walls and a faux fireplace which adds a lot of character. It just feels very warm and welcoming. I also love that the washrooms are clean and well maintained — anyone who downs caffeinated beverages during exam time will appreciate this.
The coffee is decent but the real winner is the latte. Delicious! Ya, it is a little pricey but it is worth it. I’ve also eaten here a few times and was never disappointed.
Every time I have gone, the staff have been very friendly and professional. They are also skilled baristas. Seriously, just check out their latte art!
Sundays there are jazz sessions which are great if you are into that kind of music. It is a little on the loud side though.
This is my favourite coffee shop in Toronto. Wish they would open up a new location closer to my home in the Annex. If I won the lotto, I would love to open up a coffee shop like this of my own.

Actually pretty good. Both times I have been there I ordered a flat white (obviously!). I am
Pleased the barista did not ask me what size or any other ridiculous question which you should not with a flat white. Anyway tasted pretty good, not amazing, a bit milky but good. One flaw is the size, they didn’t have 5oz cups so was a bit milky… more like 7/​8oz.

I came here for a coffee chat and was absolutely impressed. The café definitely lived up to my expectations, particularly after reading about it on Unilocal and seeing some photos. The ambiance was great, as was the décor.
I had the matcha latté, which was beautifully made with a picture of a dragon. I sat outside to enjoy the latté and it wasn’t as loud as I expected. The sun was bright, though there was some shade. My only warning would be that there are quite a few bees and wasps around…
I would definitely return, whether it’s with some company or by myself to sit and read or work. The friend who introduced me to the place said that the coffee is great — I would have tried it, had I not arrived on an empty stomach! They have quite an array of healthy snacks as well. Looking forward to coming back soon!

So basically I’ve had to give Seven Grams away. As much as I love the work space I find the that high turnover of staff really affects the quality of coffee you get. I just don’t want to pay 6 bucks for something subpar that I (sometimes) could have gotten at Starbucks. All the baristas I came to like have up and left. I found myself sitting there and timing my order so i would get a specific barista to make it, knowing that the others were not that good. Plus they stopped ordering their cookies from Desmond & Beatrice and started making their own (not the same thing).
Another thing is that aside from being a little walk from the train station there are not enough healthy food options to sustain me through an afternoon of work. I don’t particularly want to pay $ 8 or $ 10 for a focaccia so I found myself supplementing with bagels and cookies. Downstairs can also be painfully freezing on account of the AC.
Yes, Seven Grams I used to love you. You were my ‘thing’ for a good 6 months. But I found other places closer that were doing it a little better and a little cheaper. And so I left.

Pretty sweet coffee shop in Yorkville. The shop itself was quite modern and trendy for sure. It was split into three floors and it overall design of the store was really cool.
I’d gotten a macchiato and an orange peel muffin with olive oil. The latte art was quite impressive, considering how busy they were at the time (weekday lunch rush), the fact that they put the effort into the art was a nice touch. The macchiato was really good, bold and smooth, a bit caramely (if that’s a word). Now the muffin. Omg the muffin. Hands down the second best, if not the best muffin I’ve had in the universe. It was made in-​store, and it was gluten-​free I believe. The texture of the muffin and the way it crumbled in your mouth. Just omg. It was definitely an interesting combo, and I’d be back just for those muffins.
The staff, they were alright, couldn’t judge much considering that they were all pretty much rushed. But yes, a great independent coffee shop. The ambiance of the store gives you a serene feel and if you had to do some school work, I know that I’d be pretty focused sitting here on my laptop. It is indeed pricey, but I guess that’s Yorkville for you. I would definitely come back here when I have to do work, get that orange muffin fo shizzle.

Loved the white hot chocolate and cute sitting area. Did not like the prices of their pastries or that they closed at 6pm. Unilocal schedule said 7pm. But maybe not the coffeeshops fault for wrong times.
**Times were edited.

I was staying at the Park Hyatt so this Espresso bar was only a 5 min walk north on Avenue Road. I was intrigued by all the high ratings and recognized that the coffee beans they use is Pilot Coffee Roasters which is roasted in Toronto. Ironically, one of my fave coffee houses back home in Winnipeg. «Café Postal» also uses Pilot Coffee. So I was looking forward to my mocha here which is $ 4.75. Unfortunately, the mocha was a few degrees too cool. Also, the mocha part was too light and not balanced in the drink. Overall, the mocha felt a bit too diluted with no real espresso profile in the drink at all. The blueberry bran muffin was good ($ 2.85), didn’t taste greasy and felt healthy. I even watched the gal making some muffins from scratch in a small toaster oven.
The space is nice here with lots of space to sit around and the outdoor patio has good shade.

In desperate need of a coffee fix but rushing to a meeting, I popped into this Avenue Road espresso bar to grab a quick brew. My visit was so quick I didn’t have time to fully measure the ambiance of the place, which consisted of two semi-​full levels of people reading, chatting and working away. The staff seemed friendly, the coffee was decently priced, and it seemed as though much of the food served is made in house. I thanked them and sped away, noting the pleasant sunshine and brightness to this café as I left.
Then, as I scurried to my meeting, I tasted this coffee and it was so incredible I literally stopped in my tracks, overwhelmed by its smokey strength and aromatic undertones. This coffee was so good I wanted to equally savour it as I did devour it. I wanted to drink seven pots of it not seven grams. It was so delicious I wish I was drinking it right now.
Seven Grams brews Te Aro coffee, which is actually roasted here in Toronto and, as it turns out, is now called Pilot Coffee Roasters as of January 2013. Not only do I need to go back to Seven Grams to fully experience this sunny café, but it looks like I need to add the Leslieville roastery to my list as well.