Tango Palace Coffee Company

Best small independent coffee shop in Toronto. Coffee and pastries taste very good, friendly people, comfortable chairs (well, at least the ones at the window) and most importantly: open late, until 11pm.

The only productive atmosphere (in a coffee shop) that I’m able to get work done in. I leave home at 7am sometimes just to come hang here until noon and get some studying done. Staff is always happy to greet you. Amazing gingerbread lattes and sandwiches! Try their seasonal soup if you like cabbage, too!

Came here post-​dinner, while looking for somewhere to hang out and get desserts on a Friday night.
Was very impressed with the vibe of this place — it had nice décor, and a very cozy feeling to the room, almost like we were on a set location for a Hollywood RomCom. Though we came in a large group, this place is most ideal for a first date or grad students looking for a place to catch up on grading.
I actually wasn’t too impressed with the cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookie and «Everything Cookie»), though they have a good selection of desserts, coffees, teas, etc. The server behind the counter was quite friendly, which only helped contribute to the comfortable atmosphere here.

Great little place. Coffee is very decent, they have some delicious treats and also serve soups and sandwiches for lunch among other things. Patio open in the summer. This place is also open early and closes late for work-​at-​homes needing to get out for a bit or after-​date coffee. Staff are pleasant. The best seats are the bench at the back or the arm chairs toward the front window. Often gets crowded due to popularity but you can’t fault them for that so 5 stars. This is the kind of place you can really sit for a while and read a book or work on your computer. They have lots of teas too. You may make the mistake of thinking this is another overnight hipster coffee start-​up due to how darn cool the place is but they’ve been in the neighborhood for ages and pre-​date all that, they’re the real article and an institution in the neighborhood.

This was our tea /​coffee stopping station when we were in Toronto as it was moments from the place we were staying in. It was wonderful. It has a very relaxed and friendly vibe about it, nice décor and a phenomenally cool copper coffee thingy at the entrance.
I had tea and a scone and both were wonderful and of a decent size. The staff were nice and friendly too.
it’s also in a nice little area of Queen Street East — nice vibes, street vibes. Enjoy.

A real neighbourhood staple, where locals love to meet. Unpretentious yet delicious coffee and snacks, great staff, creative and cozy vibe. If you want a homey place to write your next paper or gossip with your friends, this is it.

They get so many points for atmosphere. The mood, lighting, and service ensures your comfort. You can actually enjoy a conversation, because the music isn’t too loud. The shortbread and soups are also quite good. It seems like they get what a coffee shop is often about: relaxing, chatting, and reading.

When I passed by, I saw people who were sitting with laptop in Tango Palace, so I thought it would be a good place to work on my project. However, their tables and chairs were low, so it was not the best place to study. The coffee is okay not great but not bad. They have a varieties of baked products. They look okay. Their decoration is nice, but I do not know why their name is Tango Palace.

A great spot to stop after a big meal. Lots of cozy seating and sweet treats in the display case and on the counters. The drink selection was perfect, a drink for everyone, teas, coffee drinks and hot chocolates. The ambience was very relaxing, but there were many people at work on their laptops or reading. I’d love to come back with a good book, have a great cup of coffee and enjoy.

When I walked in here I must say I wanted to start singing the theme song to Friends. That’s exactly what this place reminds me off. It’s cute without being offensively cute and cozy with that low light ambiance (you know the one I’m talking about ladies — the kind that makes you look GOOD). It’s not big by any means and we were a larger group that put together a few tables and were still a bit crowded but that’s ok. This place lends itself to a chill laid back vibe with exposed brick and worn out furniture (in a good way) where you can get a drink, some pastries and just sit back and read or work on your laptop or go for a casual date.
I only ordered a tea as I was full from dinner earlier on but a few people ordered some cookies and seemed to like them. I also saw some biscotti at the counter that I’m going to try the next time I wander in and look for Joey. The bonus is that this place is open later than your normal coffee shops in the area and if you are looking for an after dinner place in the area along Queen St E then definitely hit this place up. For a coffee/​dessert place I was definitely impressed — to get a 4 stars is rare for this kind of low key place but you know when you don’t live particularly close but wouldn’t mind coming back the it’s all good

The first thing that caught me when walking up to Tango was the fact that gave me the feeling of being on Friends but there’s no couch. This place is a little tight with the round tables and chairs on one side of the café because the counter is long and has so much to offer on it while behind the counter everything you need from coffee, tea to cold drinks is on the other side.
We were a bit of a group, 8 and we were able to put a few tables together to sit together somewhat like a bunch of tables surrounding a three leafed clover. This place feels warm and cozy and they happen to have a nice variety of desserts to choose from.
It’s funny I always tell everybody I hardly ever eat dessert when now that I think of it anything with a pie crust whether it be a butter tart or a meat pie… I love it. I ended up getting a butter tart because I sort of craved something sweet after eating a mountain of savory and delicious pizza just down the street I needed something to counter the sodium and hops.
I like this cozy little spot and even though I’m not very close to it I can see us coming back especially if we hit up the pizza place more often.

I went to this café because the Ratings talked about great atmosphere and speedy WiFi beside the great taste of the Coffee — The atmosphere is indeed really cosy and chill, wooden floor, comfortable armchairs, A friendly man behind the counter, and the mocha (Medium: $ 5) was delicious although quite expensive. Negative things: fare away from downtown, reeeally slow WiFi, so going alone for surfing and doing research wasn’t worth it, but i would recommend going there with your friends to drink coffee and eat some of the delicious looking cakes :)

3.5 actually. I’m not a coffee person. Their latte was good… Kinda had a diff after taste like cinnamon or something. A different kick and flavor. Slight bitter/​roast.
No almond croissants. The plain was ok — fluffy and airy but not crispy outside.
I really like the ambiance inside– so cozy. You can bring a date — a first date. A few choices of food to eat so not just coffee. Nothing fancy.
—- note this review was actually made 2 yrs ago but I didnt press post until now

Wandering the neighborhood and stumbled on this place. The coffee is okay, but could probably get a better one somewhere else. This place is just whatever to me. The décor is homely.

This is my favourite city café. The interior is cozy and classic. Though it can be crowded, I always find a spot to sit. They have a huge selection of treats and I usually go for the London Fog or their drip coffee. So satisfying. I love that they are open late! The staff is what makes this place. They are all so kind and friendly.

I love this place, especially in the winter time because it’s just so cozy. Sometimes it can get a bit crowded, but the baristas and other patrons are always accommodating, in fact usually when I come here in able to have a conversation with someone interesting. This is also the only place in the city where I will order a hot chocolate, I swear that it’s the best. In the summer, they have a very relaxing back patio which is excellent for sitting down and reading a book on, especially since I find the interior to be a little stuffy in the summer.
I also have to add that everyone who works here is usually very pleasant and sweet. I’ve never tried the food, but all of the drinks seem to be crafted with care.

Tasty teas and pastries. Too many to choose from. Had the peanut butter cookie last time. Now testing the dark chocolate cherry cookie. So far so good. Enjoying the chamomile lavender tea. Relaxing atmosphere soothing music.

A real cozy café — love the atmosphere. Got my latte to go — medium size was giant! Minus a star for the milk to espresso ratio, though. I think it could’ve used an extra shot but that is just me. Definitely worth the money, all in all. Barista was knowledgeable and very friendly! I’ll be back the next time I’m in Leslieville.

This is one of the rare, truly «Woohoo! As good as it gets!”-5 star reviews. And it is completely deserved.
First of all, the real reason why I even ventured in there for the first time was the amazing interior and exterior of the coffee shop. As you can see in all the pics on here, it is beautifully decorated, with warm colours, lamps, and chairs. The whole ambiance has a 1920s feel to it, emphasised further by their old-​school-​looking coffee machine. They have plenty of seating, sometimes to the point where one cannot get out of their chair because there are too many tables/​chairs squeezed in the small space. But the best spot is on the window where one has a small table and big comfy armchairs. A hot latte there… perfection.
Talking of which — their coffee is amazing. Never had a bad cup here. They have their «basics» and «advanced» drinks, and the staff is really friendly and forthcoming so they’ll gladly explain the intricacies of the more complicated stuff. Also, their «large sizes are HUGE. Can sip on those beasts for hours!
They also have a wide selection of cookies and pastries to munch on while enjoying your latte, but also other «real» food (which I have not tried yet). I’ve seen some salads, and some sorts of wraps and sandwiches. Not sure what they were though.
Anyway, great baristas and overall customer experience, great ambience, and great coffee and snacks makes Tango Palace definitely my favourite coffee shop in Toronto at this point.

I’ve always been around the area scouring for a good coffee (there are plenty here) but Tango definitely is at the top of my list.
On top of having amazing coffee, they also have an assortment of gluten/​flour free baked goods which I appreciate so much! It’s so hard to find baked good that are flour free, and the fact that Tango goes out of their way to bake it and make it fresh every morning and tasty gets my vote.
Of course the coffee and treats are a little bit on the pricier end, but it’s great quality.
The staff is so likeable, you walk in and you already feel like you’re loved. The atmosphere is comfy like many others had said with the casual sofa chairs and the yellowish lighting. If it’s nice, I would recommend sitting outside on the lawn chairs enjoying your coffee while people watching.
It’s just a really nice chill place. You can take a date here, study (they have great wifi), your mom, or just come here to relax. It’s never too crowded, just enough where you’re not the only one and feel bad for leaving when you have to.