Odin

Pros:
Cute and bright atmosphere
Baked goods looked fabulous (although did not try)
Good place for a quick coffee/​catch up
Good amount of seating and space
Solid soundtrack
Cons:
Severely understaffed for a Sunday morning brunch rush. Three people working to take orders/​prep coffee/​make food for a lineup of 10 and over 20 sitting customers
Food was not very good. Four different people had four different items and we were all underwhelmed. Breakfast sandwiches are overpriced for how little ingredients are in them. Should not shrink them further by putting in a Panini maker, looks like dehydrated food you would get in space (and tasted that way too). Potpie was fine but likely not made in-​house, the Shakshuka was underwhelming and the portion was small.
This place should stick to what it does best, café treats and hot drinks or evolve their food menu/​chef to reflect better ingredients and preparation.
Would go back if in the Cork Town area but would not go out of my way to check this place out.

Great environment and good coffee. I get work done here on the regular. Staff is great too.

Best Americano… doesn’t need a thing added to it. Yummmm :)

«By the door we noticed a fun use of driftwood with roped glass airplants suspended randomly. Overall, we found plenty of fun artistic angles thought.»
«This is an open-​concept café where one orders at the bar looking at their folded menus, which includes plenty of sandwich, wrap and empanada options.»
«It is probably even better to visit as a lounge — there are beers on tap and plenty of harder stuff to choose from.»
Just a few bites from our full review.

Interior design is unique and nice. Friendly ambience and staff. One of the bests in Corktown!

Really nice atmosphere and very spacious

I went to Odin to check out the Scandinavian vibe after living in Norway briefly.
The staff was friendly, but food/​drink was kind of just like any other café (and pricey). I had a skinny latte (pretty standard) and Egg/​kale breakfast sandwich which was served on an English Muffin (no sides, just straight up sandwich). I’m surprised there aren’t more open-​faced /​seafood options given the Scandinavian inspiration.
A neat space — there are games and plenty of reading material; it’d be a good area to post-​up for the afternoon & work. Very airy & open, with lots of clean lines.
I’d go back for an afternoon of work and/​or to try drinks. Otherwise, it was just A-​OK.

I love this place. The staff are always friendly and polite and the interior décor is very sleek. I love the coffee and the fresh pastries. My weekend mornings always start here. Top grade.

I keep seeing pictures of this place (eg. local publications of hot new neighbourbood places; Instagram; etc.). I had no bloody clue it was literally right across the bridge from my own neighbourhood! So close, all I had to do is brave the short walk to the wrong side of the Don River, and boom there it is, tucked in a condo building right about where King East ends.
Feeding into the instant up and coming-​ness of the area, much of Odin’s attraction is the obtuse ultramodern angular interior, that’ll excite design nerds and Instagramming hip creatives (and remind me of plywood design projects we would do back in university). Sure is a grand welcomed change from the plethora of hipster cafes in the city that are cliché-​heavy in reclaimed wood, exposed brick and vintage décor. But as cool, clean and well-​lit as the place looks, form seems to precede function: the formed concrete tables and bars are not the most practical surface to work on, and feels more appropriate for a prison than a café. Also to note are the uncomfortable skeletal bar chairs (makes me want to start a prison cafeteria riot after an hour of bearing my painful arse). And confusing array of wifi networks. They do have a small patio though.
Odin is one of those seems-​to-​be-​trending-​in-​town ambiguous cafes+bar concepts where alcohol is also served – not a lot, though they do have a couple of indie brews on tap, and open late later in the calendar week. They make much of the grub served, and decent coffee. Not big on tea however. Absolutely friendly staff though; it hardly felt pretentious or stuffy beyond the painful aesthetics of the place. It’s never crowded whenever I go in or pass by it; a general mix of target-​market young professionals tapping away on laptops (which seems to be more the vibe here), chillin’ locals and the like to be found inside.
{TTC: 504 to River Street. If you find yourself on a Queen streetcar, that’ll also work.]

Great Atmosphere — ultra cool modern vibe — great tasting coffee and baked goods. You have to be a savvy person to understand why this is such a cool spot to frequent… and well travelled.
Great job for bringing a new spin on European flavour to a growing community of enthusiast for your philosophy!

Cool space, great coffee, kind people behind the counter! The area is beginning to come around, Odin is an indication of what is to come!

Really like the café-​slash-​bar concept. Very Aussie. Good people behind the bar. Good draft. Great coffee.

Delicious espresso, very tasty, not burnt or bitter. Excellent service, our barista was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Cool interior space! Very modern and spacious, with a comfortable feel too.
I had an americano which was brewed well, with a nice aromatic flavor. I had the «everything» cookie which was decent, a bit buttery but I guess that’s cookies are about.
Staff was friendly and the space was inviting making me want to return again soon. I think they have a menu of food so I want to try more next time for sure.

Although some may be swayed by the ‘interesting’ architectural choices and ultra-​modern design, I was overall not impressed with this spot. The coffee was expensive (almost two dollars more than other cafés in the area) even though the portion was small and the espresso was just decent, and the space itself was cold and uncomfortable. Even the espresso machines built into the counter, while they looked pretty cool, seemed over the top and the barista himself told me they’re just more difficult to clean and maintain. Although some of the nouveau riche types (which I suppose is their demographic considering the new condos across the street) may find this appealing, I’m not interested in paying for all the overly designed space and overly high tech equipment, especially when the product is mediocre.
That being said, the service was pretty nice and the baristas were welcoming, but I’d rather see the same nice people working in another coffee shop where the coffee is better and the bar stools have upholstery.

The is a new spot in the up and coming King East. Sadly this repeats the poor mantra of style over substance. The architecture which some may find interesting is an exercise on form over function IMO. I am talking hard edges on the counters, concrete furniture, uncomfortable seating all of this that is waiting for accident to happen. They also offer alcoholic beverages which might make them a hit when the athletes move in nearby for the Pan Am games. Ah well this might appeal for the demographics they are aiming for but sadly this gimmick is lost on moi.
The scone we tried was forgetful. Now the main reason we came here cappuccino. Here is the verdict
Espresso:Weak
Crema’: OK
Milk froth: Below Average
Latte Art: OK
A very average iteration of cappuccino.

Solid café/​bar to hangout in! Design nerds — you will love this space. There is so much attention to every aspect of design from the blond wood grid-​like shelves to their custom mugs to the modern stainless steel water pitcher to the bathrooms. While there is not a ton of seating, there is a good variety (little stool for being social or reading a book, regular tables to sit with your computer, or bar stools for whatever (not the most comfortable option, be warned). I really enjoyed sitting here and reading — the vibe is relaxed and they play nice acoustic music. They have lots of reading material and even a small area of items for sales (resuable mugs, Wallpaper city guides, toques, t-​shirts).
I had tried their chai tea latte, which was pretty standard. I have also tried one of their cold-​pressed juices that had carrots and oranges — very sweet and refreshing. They have a small selection of food items — cookies, empanadas, brownies, and grad and go salads. If you come at night, they have some bar snacks but I have only been here in the daytime.
Staff are really friendly. Zero attitude. When I have been there it’s been a mix of laptop-​toting students, families with young kids, people there on some sort of meeting… basically anyone can feel at home here.

Great music, great architecture, perfect for winding down after a long work day. Excellent coffee and beer. Will return over and over and over again. Cute baristas too.

In love with the atmosphere! White, light wood and big windows makes it a bright clean atmosphere. Wifi isn’t very fast but the music is perfect for working.

A cool new place that just opened up on King east. They serve Pilot coffee and make all types. They also have tasty treats from cookies to Empanadas. It is naturally well lit as it is a corner unit and has a very cool urban feel. They are waiting for their liquor license and will then open at night time as a drinks bar. In the summer they will open up a cool patio where you can enjoy all their tasty drinks. I look forward to frequenting this cool new spot in this up and coming neighborhood.