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Recent rebranding has made this spot a bit confusing... is it Rialto? Milano? which is it? It's Rialto since the beginning of this year but unlike the renaming, much of the old menus, Ritual ordering, and online info is a blend of old and new. So if you're confused, don't worry... they're making it hard for you to know their name.
The spot is clean and in a cute historical building right beside a Toronto firehall. There's a few high top tables and lower tables where you can sit for a bit to enjoy a cup of coffee. They do use a locally roasted bean for their coffees. They have several offering but use the dark forte (?) for the espresso shots that day. In addition to the coffee, you can choose a few pastries on display. They have a few sweet, a few savoury, and a few sugary ones to catch your attention.
As for the espresso based drinks, they've got some serious sugary ones that can tempt any sugar fiend... mocha with white and dark chocolate? hazelnut mocha? Oh yes ... many options but they also offer the classics and we stuck with those on a Sunday morning.
Service was quick and pleasant even with only one person manning the entire place. I dont think anyone waited very long to get their drink at all.
Flat White - A decent pour and latte art to craft this flat white. I would say this was closer to a cappuccino than a flat white with more milk and froth on top. It still was enjoyable as the beans they used were dark and not acidic. 3.5/5
Overall, it's a decent spot in the middle of Toronto. I would say that with so many great options nearby, you can probably find your perfect cup elsewhere but in a pinch, this would be a decent option to get your caffeine kick.
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