The Brick Room
20 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Brick Room receives recommendations across its downtown locations, including Brookfield Place. One commenter calls it a favourite multi-roaster cafe, another likes its balanced matcha, and another recommends the hojicha latte. Two visitors find the atmosphere better for a quick drink than a long stay. Critics describe disappointing drinks or beans that taste too acidic, while one supporter still finds it expensive.
Address
The brick room, 181 Bay St. C060, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3, Canada
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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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/ChessmansGambit in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Directly names Brick Room as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/AirportDevo in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Suggests Brick Room as an answer to the request.
- Mixedu/RoyallyOakie in r/askTO · Apr 2026taste
Says the cafe splits opinion; personally finds its beans too sharp and sour, though knows others enjoy it.
- Recommendsu/CaptainMuffins_ in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Lists Brick Room among top picks; sees no close rivals.
- Recommendsu/Ecstatic-Reach7308 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Praises the balance of its matcha and says its drinks are well made overall.
- Recommendsu/Rosecherry555 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025
Describes Brick Room as overlooked, implying it deserves more attention.
- Caveatu/robertpeacock22 in r/askTO · Apr 2026taste
Agrees; ordered their darkest roast and had to throw it out.
- Mixedu/Mundane-Outside-6713 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025ambience
Agrees it's a good stop, but says the vibe is not suited to lingering all day.
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- Recommendsu/knobsandbuttons in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025taste
Recommends Brick Room for great coffee.
- Recommendsu/Xxx_mlgN0sc0p3r_xxX in r/askTO · Aug 2025ambience
Interior made entirely of brick; commenter calls it a unique spot.
- Recommendsu/Horong in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025
Ranks Brick Room first in their personal list.
- Recommendsu/bbillster in r/askTO · Apr 2026taste
Praises the coffee at The Brick Room.
- Recommendsu/monieeka in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Strongly recommends Brick Room.
- Recommendsu/aaalllouttabubblegum in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Considers this Toronto's strongest multi-roaster spot, with no hesitation at all.
- Mixedu/qnjoon in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025ambience
Loves the coffee and pastries but finds the vibe poor for spending long periods.
- Mixedu/b0ybetterknow in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025taste
Calls Brick Room the top spot for serious coffee drinkers, though somewhat expensive.
- Recommendsu/The6_78 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025
Names Brick Room at Brookfield Place as a direct pick.
- Recommendsu/thegrackdealer in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025
Gives Brick Room as the clear pick.
- Recommendsu/ilooklikejeremyirons in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024
Named as a latte answer to the thread, with no further detail given.
- Caveatu/Known_Squash2346 in r/askTO · Apr 2026taste
Agrees; went on recommendations but didn't enjoy the coffee there.
- Recommendsu/AAAPAMA in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Recommends Brick Room, especially its hojicha latte.
- Recommendsu/AcceptableObject in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Lists it among its matcha suggestions.
- Caveatu/cheer_ios in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Found it just alright and expected more matcha taste for the cost.
- Recommendsu/InternationalMine473 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025
Suggests the Brick Room at either Brookfield Place or Temperance St.
- Recommendsu/kureeon in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2025
Gives Brick Room as a bare recommendation with no extra detail.
- Recommendsu/NitrEX4 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025
Calls Brick Room the top choice by far, and close to Union.
- Recommendsu/Exact_Sense_5411 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024
Listed among several suggested names, with no detail given.
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