Second Cup, King West
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto, r/toronto18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Second Cup receives recommendations across its Toronto branches, especially for hot chocolate and the vanilla bean latte. Two commenters praise the vanilla bean version, though one finds the plain latte underwhelming. One commenter likes the inexpensive drip and says the roast affects the result. Some recall a higher standard in earlier years. These drink recommendations concern the Toronto business generally rather than one named branch.
Address
Second Cup Café, 289 King St W #287, Toronto, ON M5V 1J5, Canada
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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Other places on this map closest to Second Cup, King West, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Bazoun in r/askTO · Jun 2024taste
Ranks Second Cup top among chains for hot chocolate; has no view on independent cafes.
- Recommendsu/Hiraaa_ in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024variety
Decent overall, and the seasonal flavours are fun.
- Recommendsu/quintonbanana in r/askTO · Jun 2024taste
Says they'll always buy the white version there.
- Recommendsu/TITFUHTAT in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2025consistency
Non-coffee drinker who has found Second Cup reliable since childhood.
- Mixedu/beef-supreme in r/toronto · Jan 2024
Says Second Cup used to be very good but has suffered from Starbucks and closures.
- Mixedu/easternsim in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024taste
Finds their plain latte underwhelming, though the vanilla bean version impresses.
- Recommendsu/Snoopyla1 in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024taste
Agrees the vanilla bean latte there is a standout.
- Recommendsu/Big-Raspberry-6151 in r/askTO · Jun 2024value
Tried one for the first time and found it worth the cost.
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- Recommendsu/ktrobinette in r/askTO · Apr 2025
Nice Second Cup across from TIFF that's good.
- Recommendsu/lareinevert in r/askTO · Jun 2024taste
Says they really like the frozen hot chocolate there.
- Recommendsu/AMartin223 in r/askTO · Jun 2024taste
Agrees with the Second Cup pick.
- Recommendsu/rye_etc in r/toronto · Jan 2024taste
Calls its drip coffee dependable, varying with the roast, and notes it's the cheapest.
- Caveatu/Sunghanthaek in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2025
Says almost any bakery in town beats it.
- Recommendsu/pitcherpuppy in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025taste
Regularly ordered its date flaxseed smoothie when avoiding all caffeine; liked the caramel-nutty taste.
- Recommendsu/youngfierywoman in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025variety
Points out the chain's iced blended hot chocolate, called FroCho, as an option.
- Recommendsu/phdee in r/askTO · Jan 2025ambience
Lists this Danforth branch among a few seating suggestions.
- Recommendsu/ieatkundi in r/askTO · Jun 2024taste
Seconds the pick and rates its hot chocolate range highly.
- Recommendsu/Responsible_Bat_8001 in r/askTO · Jun 2024
Simply says they love Second Cup.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.