Who says the deeps of Scarborough or elsewhere like it cannot have the kind of indie coffee shop experience--decor, drinks and all--that is ubiquitous to death downtown?
It might be packed with university kids studying and socializing most days, and housed in a mostly empty commercial building, but BlackGold is quite well decent as a much-needed hangout spot in the area, or just for a quick bite and coffee. They make some great signature drinks, including colourful cold tea beverages like the 'Pegasus' (they serve the Pluck line of teas). I was delighted with some of their baked goods, but they also stock sandwiches and salads to go. Plenty of parking in and around the site.
{TTC: use the 84 or 21 bus to Sheppard at Brimley}