The Company We Keep

What is The Company We Keep? Occupying 634 St Clair Ave W in Wychwood, The Company We Keep is a multifaceted neighbourhood hub combining an artisanal bakery, specialty coffee bar, pantry market, and relaxed wine counter. Founded by hospitality veterans Jenn Hornak (sommelier) and Nika Mistruzzi (the baker behind Sunday Morning Pies), the space is warm and unpretentious, decorated with vintage tableware, cozy window-side seating, and a sidewalk patio during the summer.

The Company We Keep Menu & What to Order Mistruzzi’s handmade pies take centre stage, featuring golden, buttery crusts loaded with fillings like the tart Queen of Hearts sour cherry, seasonal Ontario fruit, or savoury chicken tarragon. Early risers should look for spiced apple morning buns, pull-apart milk buns, and standout gluten-free croissants sourced raw from Montreal’s L'Artisan Délices and baked fresh daily. The drink program bridges expertly pulled espresso drinks with Hornak’s rotating roster of low-intervention wines by the glass and weekend tasting flights.

Know Before You Go Seating operates on a casual, walk-in counter service basis, with morning rushes drawing locals for daily pastry drops and whole take-and-bake pies from the freezer. The café is easily accessible via the 512 St Clair streetcar, stopping just steps away at Wychwood Avenue. Keep an eye out for their weekday afternoon happy hour from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for wallet-friendly pours.