Deanna T.
Yelp
Versus Coffee is such a vibe. My Torontonian friend found this café for me (thanks Sai!) because I needed to do some work. There's plenty of outdoor seating on the patio (much more than their indoor section). I believe the inside café seats approximately 14-15 people at the time of my visit last week. Nearly everyone inside was working with a laptop. We were lucky to snag the corner spot even as we arrived at around 10:30 am ET. Wi-Fi is free for the first hour and a half. The website states if you need more time, you are asked to make a purchase. Having said that, you're going to want to buy something because everything on the menu from food, coffee/tea/smoothies to pastries looks and sounds absolutely delectable. Not on the menu, but request for latte art if you want some extra pizzazz in your coffee.
Breakfast Sandwich ($6.25) - wasn't feeling very hungry, but as soon as I took a bite into this breakfast sandwich, I was suddenly ravenous. Contents include fried egg, tomatoes, spicy mayonnaise, dried parsley, and cheddar cheese between a perfectly toasted sesame bun. The sesame bun made this a sandwich to remember. Something so simple, yet scrumptiously satisfying.
Bagel Salmon ($9.99) - slathering of cream cheese, fennel, capers, dried parsley, smoked salmon, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil and sprinkle of pepper sandwiched inside a toasted sesame bagel. Had a bite of this, but immediately went back to devouring my brekkie samich.
Avocado Toast ($9.99) - with an add-on of tomatoes ($0.50), avocado, goat cheese, spice seasoning, olive oil, lemon, and chili pepper flakes atop whole wheat sourdough bread. This looked truly appetizing and my friend confirmed it was good.
Campfire ($5.25) - had never heard of this latte before, but a quick Google search led me to a coffee concoction garnished with marshmallows. I'm not particularly big on marshmallows, but unlike other coffee shops, Versus uses maple syrup (so Canadian!) in their latte and then topped with slightly torched mini marshmallows. This drink was absolutely delightful and oh, so smooth with its subtle caramel and nutty notes from the maple syrup. One would think it'd be super cloying from the maple syrup and marshmallows, but the ingredients actually added just the ideal amount of sweetness.
Matcha Latte ($4.99) - was so ecstatic that my partner ordered his first latte ever! He meant to substitute with almond milk, but completely forgot. I enjoyed the latte, but he was hoping for more matcha in every sip. I had to explain to him that lattes are generally more milk forward. Will try to convince him to try matcha lattes in different cafes!
Iced Latte ($5.25) - my friend enjoyed his double espresso shaken with oat milk.
This coffee shop has superb lighting and whoever's playlist was on has great taste in music. I was able to concentrate and finish my work. Huge plus for access to outlets too! I appreciated the simply chic, yet calming and modern aesthetic of this place. One thing I did notice was the area leading up to the order counter is rather narrow and seeing firsthand how popular this place is, it can get quite crowded. There's a single washroom which requires a key to access.
Versus Coffee has been around for seven years and I hope for its continued success in downtown Toronto. I would certainly come back just for the coffee and breakfast sandwich alone if I visit The 6 again. If you're looking for a place to work or just grab a bite/drink in downtown, look no further than Versus Coffee.
Tl;dr
*Excellent coffee (campfire!) and breakfast sandwich
*Fair prices considering it is in the heart of downtown
*Pleasant music
*Comfortable place to work/study/pit stop if you don't mind the small space inside
*Plenty of outdoor seats on the spacious patio