After finally breaking away from Blondie's, the owners of Capital Espresso instantly packed their tables in the old Vice Magazine office with Parkdale locals seeking free WiFi, freshly baked muffins, cookies and other in-house baked treats. Oh, the coffee is excellent too, made from beans sourced from an artisan roastery on Granville Island.

Opening a block away from Crema might not seem like a smart business decision on paper but this Junction-area cafe has done nothing but serve a steady stream of customers since its arrival on Annette. The comfy, sun-drenched space is a welcoming gathering space and the line-up of caffeine-infused drinks aren't too shabby either.

This Leslieville stalwart has caught lightning in a bottle twice with an almost equally remote location near Jarvis and Wellesley. While this second cafe is smaller than the original, it has a more contemporary feel, the same excellent London Fogs and other creative drinks like the Cubano and Miami Vice. Show them a Christopher Walken head and get half priced coffee.

Sam James has done it again with his second outpost just steps from Christie subway station. Like his Harbord original, seating is at a premium (there isn't any) making this a strictly take-out affair. But who can complain when one of the best cappuccinos in the city can be had for less than 3 bucks.

This bustling Koreatown spot might have been the most social place to open in Toronto during the past year. With a seemingly endless supply of board games (1,500 and counting), plenty of snacks and opening hours that extend to midnight, the only question is will it be too busy to score a table?

The owners of the Lakeview Restaurant clearly needed a new challenge and they've found one by opening this isolated cafe on a side street in Lower Parkdale. Named after the first Canadian-born black doctor, The Abbott continues the medical theme with well placed beakers and microscopes. We're just not sure why their cappuccinos are served in skinny glass steins.

With limited seating, Hula Girl needs to try extra hard to lure customers to this isolated stretch of Dundas West. But for those who venture in, they're rewarded with some excellent house blends, each containing a precisely measured amount of Kona coffee. The owners have also done a super job at renovating the space.