Greenavi Cafe, Toronto

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  • Greenavi Cafe

    Claire Schneiderman | Last Updated: June 13,2008 5:01:43 pm
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    The high ceilings and airy feel of Greenavi Café (green because it's organic, and navi is the Korean word for butterfly) make the space ideal for displaying artwork. Right now, it’s the owner's paintings, but look out for a steady rotation of works from up and comings.

    The café serves almost exclusively organic products, from coffee to sandwiches. The desserts come from bakeries around the city, and a lot of them, such as carrot cake and blueberry pie ($5.40), are vegan, gluten free, or both. Sandwiches, such as the tuna melt with salad ($7.50) are made in house, and feature ingredients like wild fish. Popular iced chai lattes (3.25) and smoothies ($4.95) are refreshing to sip on while doing work in the free WIFI environment. Everyone gets tired of the same bold roast at Second Cup, and to keep the fickle Queen West crowd interested, the café will switch up the coffees that they roast every few weeks. "They are all high end and Canadian," says manager Tammy Lee, "So the quality is there, but the tastes will just change up." Currently, they are featuring a 49th Parallel blend out of BC.

    The environmental consciousness of the café isn't just limited to the food and drinks; all the cups and containers are recyclable, even though they might be a bit more expensive. Who ever thought you would help the environment with your double soy latte?

    Want to hold a summer soiree? The space is also available for private functions. Look out for the cafe's expansion to nightlife; in the next few months they will start to serve organic wines and beer, making it an ideal go to place for a predrink, and boost, before the club.
    AT A GLANCE
    Greenavi Cafe
    490 Queen West, Toronto, ON
    416-504-6284
    Cafe Fare
    Queen West
    Venue:
    Cafe
    Hours:
    Mon. to Fri.: 7:30am-8:00pm
    Sat. to Sun.: 9:00am-8:00pm
    Price Range:
    $$ (Affordable)
    Payment:
    Visa, Debit, Cash
    THE BUZZ

    IN THE AREA
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    10 Reader Reviews

    I went to Greenavi for lunch. It was fabulous! The food, the coffee and the staff were wonderful. I love the peaceful atmosphere! I AM DEFINITELY RECOMMENDING THIS SPOT****

    1. Claudia T's Review :: October 26, 2008
    Claudia T's Rating: 4 Stars
    Awesome coffee, even for a bean spoiled European like me. The ambient just makes you wanna hang out there for hours. Places like this one make this city my home! Thank you Greenavi!

    2. Coffee Snob's Review :: October 21, 2008
    Coffee Snob's Rating: Stars
    I know they have their website now, www.greenavi.ca
    i love their latte!
    definitely the spot to go when you are in the queen west area.

    3. Carl K.'s Review :: October 16, 2008
    Carl K.'s Rating: 4 Stars
    Cute spot. But the coffee makers need to pay more attention to the espresso drinks. Othwerwise, not bad

    4. Anonymous's Review :: July 25, 2008
    Cute spot. But the coffee makers need to pay more attention to the espresso drinks. Othwerwise, not bad

    5. Dale Ng's Review :: July 25, 2008
    Dale Ng's Rating: 3 Stars
    A stop at Greenavi has become a part of my morning routine. The food is quite tasty, and the fact that it is all organic is a definate plus. In addition, the girls behind the counter are hot!!

    6. Michael C.'s Review :: July 07, 2008
    Michael C.'s Rating: 4 Stars
    Not really that spectacular - but admittedly, much better than what was there before.

    7. Anonymous's Review :: July 04, 2008
    Not really that spectacular - but admittedly, much better than what was there before.

    8. Denise B's Review :: July 04, 2008
    Denise B's Rating: 2 Stars
    Greenavi is the best coffee in Toronto. PERIOD.
    So glad they came along!

    9. Anonymous's Review :: June 20, 2008
    Greenavi is the best coffee in Toronto. PERIOD.
    So glad they came along!

    10. Jerry B.'s Review :: June 20, 2008
    Jerry B.'s Rating: 4 Stars

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