There are a few things that are hard not to love about Tango Palace.
First of all, the quirky and cozy interior is great and is probably one of the tops in the neighborhood; I often easily get lost in a good book in one of their window seats.
Secondly, having an indie coffee place open past 8pm 7 days a week is a rarity in Toronto it seems. I love that I can get my late night fix at Tango until 11pm. Coming from Vancouver, I was spoiled with Calhouns near UBC, so I often lamented about the lack of similar places in Toronto. While not 24hrs, Tango Palace definitely fills the void nicely.
Third, they have a great selection of baked goods and other food items (I haven't tried their sandwiches, but I've heard they are delicious). The counter is overrun with delicious options; there is definitely something for everyone.
I'd say the only knock is that their espresso doesn't quite stack up with the other heavyweights in the neighborhood. However, with the great atmosphere, hours and friendly staff, Tango Palace carves itself a nice niche in a neighborhood saturated with cafes.