This is one of my favorite Cafes in Toronto! I think that the Idea for "cafe Princess" Came from "coffee Prince" a popular Korean TV Drama back in 2007! The First time I went there was in 2008 summer and have been coming back there ever since! ...at least once a month, despite the fact that it's 1 1/2 TTC from my house. !! I usually dislike long distance commutes but I'll do it for this place!
Cafe princess Is your total Korean cafe experience. Unlike Canadian/European cafes' Asian cafes are all about the atmosphere, design and providing a comfortable home -like relaxing experience for the customers! From the teddy bears on the window still, to the soft flowery couches/ large wooden tables/ and now a beautifully painted mural near the washrooms in the hall way... every corner of this place will make you feel comfortable and not want to leave.
I would say that the food here is good!~
It's your typical Asian cafes sweets and drinks but with a MUCH better atmosphere! I think that some people expect more of the food/ drinks by looking at the place, and get a bit disappointed when they get a bubble similar to that of Tea shop 168, or a frozen green tea shake which is similar to a Starbucks frappaccino...or a red bean Ice slush similar to one you can get in Korea town at a small stand....
They are still all very delicious desserts! The only problem would be that for some people their menu selections are not the most original which they aren't...
Cafe Princess imports their cakes from La Rocca and most of their bubbles teas and snacks... for example like the waffle and tea combo I usually get is very similar to the one I could get from a shop 5 min down-the street from my house.... It is a very beautifully presented waffle with fruits and ice-cream but not
the most original... Despite this I still give this place 5 stars ... because the experience is amazing and probably unlike any you will have at other traditional cafes..
Things to consider
- cafe princess will not accept credit cards (Debit or Cash)
-Friday and Saturday nights especially get really crowded and busy so , service might be slow and atmosphere noisy and less enjoyable