Torontonians - what's %Arabica like?

December 16th, 2022, 2:58 pm

I see on social media that the line-ups at %Arabica at Yorkdale are starting to go down. Anyone have any opinions on the coffee?

( %Arabica is a high-end Japanese coffee roaster. Their only North America location was in Brooklyn, NY until Yorkdale opened last week.)

Pics: https://arabicacanada.coffee/

#2: Post by **buckersss** » December 17th, 2022, 12:50 am

I may be driving by there this weekend, if I am I'll stop in for a shot. If the beans have a recent roast date I'll pick up a bag to try too.

#3: Post by **VirTERM** » December 30th, 2022, 11:23 pm

Huge lineup, but very nice place and a good coffee.

#4: Post by **VirTERM** » December 30th, 2022, 11:26 pm

The beans are roasted few hours before you get them...

#5: Post by **buckersss** » January 8th, 2023, 12:03 pm

Which beans did you buy? I just stopped by but the line up was 50+ people long.

#6: Post by **OK31** » January 8th, 2023, 12:47 pm

I've been to the Brooklyn location and it's a very tasty cup. My personal opinion is that if a place has skaters they should know what they are doing. I also bought a bag of fresh roast from them and it was good as well. If it's close enough to you and you aren't in a hurry id say the wait is worth it but I'm basing on my Brooklyn cup.

#7: Post by **VirTERM** » January 13th, 2023, 9:21 pm

Got the "house blend" which is the one that they use themselves.

#8: Post by **heytchap** » January 16th, 2023, 9:01 pm

They are my go-to in hong kong and London. I love their coffee.

#9: Post by **mrbluetooth** » January 20th, 2023, 9:21 pm

Tried a macchiato at one of their Kyoto locations last month. Nothing mindblowing but as good as other specialty places.

#10: Post by **Spitz.me** » January 21st, 2023, 9:19 am

What cafe has ever delivered a mind blowing macchiato? Lol

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I had a friend ask me about this and, at the very least, it seems like a fair coffee option considering the other options at Yorkdale mall in the GTA. Which is good.