Set in a one-time general store, Rooster is a shabby-chic coffee shop known for its organic salads, sandwiches and great coffee. Street-side tables have the best city views around. No free seats? Take your treats and grab a bench in the park across the road.
Rooster Coffee House
East Toronto & Rosedale
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