ZAZA Espresso Bar

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ZAZA Espresso Bar brings Italian coffee culture straight into Yorkville, and it doesn’t hold back. Order a straight espresso at the counter and you’ll feel like you’ve been dropped into Rome, complete with the lively hum of conversation around you. The cappuccinos are rich and foamy, the lattes are smooth, and if you’re smart, you’ll save room for an affogato, because coffee and gelato together is always the correct answer. ZAZA is energetic, with baristas moving quickly and regulars clearly treating this place as their second home. Pastries are excellent partners to the coffee, and everything about the space encourages you to enjoy your drink and stick around a little longer. It’s not quiet, it’s not minimalist, and that’s exactly why people love it. If you want strong coffee and a lively vibe, ZAZA is the closest you’ll get to a European café without leaving Toronto.