The Brick Room (一期一会)

Came here around 2pm on a Saturday. Quite busy but was able to get seating. Ordered from the seasonal menu, the sticky rice mango matcha and a pistachio croissant. You could taste the rice bits in the drink and the mango as well. Didnt feel it overpowered the matcha which was nice. I also enjoyed the dried mango piece on the drink. The matcha itself was about $9. I would come back to try their other seasonal drinks as they had many selections.

The Brick Room Cafe is such a cute spot! I tried their winter special First Bite Matcha and it was genuinely an experience drink. They instructed me to pour the matcha in and sip it without mixing, so every sip had slightly different notes 😋 The flavours were super unique and delicious, I picked up notes of apple, strawberry, cream, and matcha. It was really enjoyable and also so aesthetically pleasing. I’d love to come back and try more drinks here! 😋🍵

I visited both their locations - the one on Temperance St and the one located in the Path. The location on Temperance St has a much brighter, airier vibe and is good for chatting with friends. There’s a row of bar seating plus some 2 seaters throughout the store. Trie “brown noise” from the winter specialty menu and it was very good! The genmaicha had a nice, roasted flavor but it wasn’t bitter, and the houjicha cream was creamy but not overwhelming. It was the perfect balance. Def recommend!! Have also tried the houjicha latte here - it tasted good, but not sure if I want to pay close to $10 again. Overall the prices at this place are pretty steep (I think one of the top in Toronto), but I think their specialty drinks are worth a try.

Loved their hazelwood drink!!! It’s on the sweeter side so if you don’t like sweet drinks you should try their brewed coffee is pretty good! But I love me a sweet drink! Just wish they had pastries to try since it was our first time there but understandable since it was New Year’s Day and most probably they thought it wouldn’t be as busy. Will come back next time to try other things!

This café is a must-visit for serious coffee lovers and is conveniently located with two spots nearby. My experience was exceptional: the owner personally made my drink, and my Flat White was absolute perfection. The quality is outstanding, the espresso was rich and they offer great varieties of espresso beans. The staff is great ; the baristas are highly skilled in their craft and provide warm customer service. Their space is very clean and, most importantly, is a refreshing laptop-free café. This policy creates a wonderful atmosphere focused entirely on enjoying your coffee and having good conversations. Highly recommended if you want the best brew and a chance to truly connect.