The Local Cafe by City Cottage

What is The Local Cafe by City Cottage? Located at 1666 Kingston Road in Scarborough’s Birchcliff community, The Local Cafe is an East End venture from Daniel and Liana Naraine expanding upon their City Cottage Market footprint. The bright, unpretentious storefront features light woods, warm counter service, and relaxed seating designed for locals popping in for their morning routine. It serves as a dependable neighbourhood gathering place along an increasingly revitalized commercial strip.

The Local Cafe by City Cottage Menu & What to Order Espresso bars and daily drips drive the beverage program, featuring expertly poured flat whites, balanced cold brews, and vivid iced matcha lattes with standard or plant-based milks. The food counter highlights flaky fresh-baked butter croissants, savoury pastries, and a rotating array of grab-and-go bites and small-batch provisions sourced from independent Ontario producers. Plant-based and gluten-friendly treats are kept in regular rotation alongside the classic bakery fare. The move here is an iced latte or flat white paired with a warm morning pastry on your way down toward the Bluffs.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a counter-service, walk-in cafe with no reservations taken, so expect short lines during prime morning commute hours. Street parking is available along Kingston Road, and the TTC 12 Kingston Rd bus stops right nearby. Operating hours span daytime through late afternoon Monday through Saturday, keeping the neighbourhood fueled six days a week.