De Mello Coffee (Yonge & Castlefield)

What is De Mello Coffee (Yonge & Castlefield)? Founded in 2013 by brothers Felix and Won Cha at 2489 Yonge Street, this vibrant storefront is the original flagship of one of Toronto’s most respected specialty micro-roasters. The narrow, high-energy room features the brand's signature upside-down umbrellas suspended from the ceiling, shelves packed with illustrated coffee bags, and a compact front counter with limited stool and bench seating.

De Mello Coffee (Yonge & Castlefield) Menu & What to Order Espresso purists should order a shot or flat white pulled with the house-favourite Dancing Goats blend, while pour-over enthusiasts can explore light, rotating single-origin lots from Ethiopia and Colombia. Specialty concoctions like the iced blueberry latte and house matcha latte draw a loyal crowd alongside dairy-free oat and almond milk substitutions. Round out your cup with fresh bakery counter staples like flaky almond croissants, buttery kouign-amanns, or vegan cookies.

Know Before You Go Seating is walk-in only and decidedly limited, meaning most mid-morning patrons grab cups and beans to go. Located just north of Eglinton subway station, the café is a rare specialty roaster operating late into the evening, closing at 7:00 p.m. every day of the week. Street parking on Yonge Street is metered and fills quickly during peak morning rushes.