Remarkable Bean

Tasty baked goods. Tasty coffee. Free wi-​fi. Open until 10pm. Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. Variety of seating arrangements. Music not too loud. What more we can expect out of an independent coffee shop? 5 stars.

Cozy and cute! Free WiFi. Such an amazing staff — super friendly and helpful. Perfect place to catch up on your reading on a boring Sunday afternoon. They’re open till 10pm, which is more than great!

Gluten-​free review:
I used to love going here for their gluten-​free brownies until I became very ill from them. I had been eating their brownies for months without any problems. Then one day I went in to buy a brownie and double checked with the person behind the counter if the brownies were gluten-​free. They confirmed it was. I always ask this just to be sure. So I take my brownie home and dig into it.
This time I noticed it was slightly less dense than normal, but I was in brownie heaven and literally scarfed it down. And then… uh oh… my insides started to die a very painful death. I mean holy shit, I had forgotten how bad my reactions were to eating gluten because I’ve been pretty good at avoiding it. After the firey, stabbing pain to get that bastard out of my body, I was out for the count for the next two days.
After I recovered I sent the store a message letting them know that their brownie made me very sick and they should double check to make sure that their gluten-​free products are actually gluten-​free. They have yet to responded, and it’s been over a month. The vibe of this place is great and the people are friendly, but I will no longer go here. I cannot risk my health or support an establishment that doesn’t care when they poison their customers.
TL;DR: The gluten-​free brownies are not always gluten-​free and will kill your insides. AVOID!

Ordered the rocket fuel latte, which ended up being the regular brewed rocket fuel (a full bodied dark roast coffee) with steamed milk. Didn’t have the punch that I was expecting from the name and, combined with the milk, ended up being a pretty weak drink overall. On top of that, the roast was bitter. Bleh.
I don’t think I would go back for the coffee, but all of the items in the bakery cases looked AMAZING. If I were to return, it would probably be for the cakes and pastries.

i am no expert in coffee in anyway shape or form. i also ordered a hot chocolate so i think it’s unfair for me to review a coffee shop for it’s hot chocolate.
the hot chocolate however, was pretty good. my mouth is quite sensitive to heat so usually coffee and hot chocolate will burn my tongue if i drink it as soon as it’s served but this was just fine for me. probably not for other people though lol. i also like that it wasn’t overly sweet. sometimes you drink hot chocolate and you don’t even want to finish it because it’s so damn sweet. this one? good.
i also had a sandwich. chicken club i think? that was good too. and the bread wasn’t as hard and dry as it looked. nice place to have been to.

Love the Bean; it’s a new neighbourhood staple in Leslieville. Great drip coffee, friendly service, and TO DIE FOR baked goods /​pastries. I read on a few other reviews that the Bean’s TO DIE FOR baked goods are due to copious amounts of butter… which is likely accurate.
Go here for coffee, a treat, and a cozy book /​afternoon of work. You won’t find many ‘healthy’ options on the menu :) (but they DO cater to vegan & gluten free!)
Particularly, my husband and I are fans on their big wooden tables — super great when you have a solid afternoon of work ahead of you (sturdiness counts).

Leslieville just keeps getting better and better. This is a fantastic café, the staff is friendly and the warm décor makes you feel like your at home. This little café has some sinfully delicious treats for starters; their gluten free brownie is to die for. I bit into this brownie and had no idea it was actually gluten free until the staff mentioned it. It was so dense, chocolaty and moist; I thought I had died and gone to brownie heaven. I have had other gluten free brownie’s and I could always tell they were gluten free, they had that gluten free cardboard taste to them. But this brownie was amazing. I visit this place on a weakly basis and while I’m there I also get the rocket roast coffee. I’m not a java girl but after having a sip of the rocket roast coffee it keeps me coming back for more every time. If you like cranberries then you have to try their cranberry squares they are tasty and satisfying. This treat has just the right amount of sweetness and the tartness from the cranberries balances everything out perfectly!!! This café has two locations Leslieville and the beaches which is just steps from the famous Fox Theatre. Folks you you’ve got to try this place you won’t be disappointed!!!

I was so impressed. The service was top notch; REMARKABLE! The staff were very friendly. Offering so many personal touches that really made my experience pleasant. The nice (Irish?) fellow topped my drink up w/​steamed milk, offered a fork/​box for my to-​go amazing, creamy, cocoalicious, freshly baked brownie. The matcha was legit — the music was a hit. Blues version playing right now of ‘That Thing’ is mellow and soothing. I will be back!

I was excited to try this place out as I had heard great things about the branch in the Beaches — although I had never been.
I’m not usually a fan of baked goods in general, but having heard about their tasty homemade treats, I couldn’t resist a cinnamon bun. it was absolutely delicious! Very fresh even though I visited late on a Sunday and reasonably priced at 2.25. The other baked goods, and the breakfast sandwiches, looked lovely also.
My Americano was superb and I enjoyed reading their menu descriptions of the various types of coffee beans they have on offer.
The barista was a darling, very friendly and helpful. There was a really nice community feeling to the café even though it’s only new.
Would recommend!

Compare and contrast: Remarkable Bean in Beaches and Leslieville
Like most people in the Beaches, I’ve enjoyed many a coffee and loungey afternoon at the Beaches Remarkable Bean.
I’m glad that Leslieville will have its own version of a family business that shows its respect for the neighborhood it serves by providing fresh and unique snacks and organic and fair trade coffee and tea.
I’m not going to compare the two locations, partly because the Leslieville edition has only begun to evolve, and partly because I have only spent two hours there, earlier today on a wet and windy day when a comfy coffee shop just hits the spot.
An array of baked goods are made right at the premises, which makes for a subtle but nice aroma.
The music is mellow, sort of CJRT Sunday night Big Band style jazz, perfect for the crowd that was there, working away on their computers.
The atmosphere is very pleasant and suited to people who come to work, not lounge around in their oldest and most comfortable clothes (my bad; I said I wouldn’t compare this to the Beaches shop!!).
The place is very airy, with mirrors to accentuate the openness and brightness. Old yellowed bricks line one wall; wood is very prominent throughout. It’s a hip and casual feel.
And the coffee — just as you’d expect from one of the shop’s pioneers of home-​roasted organic and fair-​trade. You can nurse it as long as you want.
I’m looking forward to see this place evolve into a unique place all its own, part and parcel of its new neighborhood, just as it did in the Beaches. As I argue in my e-​book, Food for City Building, every ‘hood needs its «third place,» planner talk for a place (somewhat akin to the old TV show, Cheers) which comes third in people’s day, just after work and family. Coffee shops, the pubs of a generation that likes to talk or work in a sociable space, fulfil that necessary role in any neighborhood.

I’ve been to the Remarkable Bean in the Beach, so when I found out they were opening one in Leslieville — I was pretty excited… just another coffee shop to add to Leslieville’s repitoire… cafes, bakeries, local establishments, just what I love to support.
I know they are known for their baked goods and my initial visit didn’t disappoint. I had previously walked by and watched the gentleman at the counter bring out coffee beans to a woman who couldn’t go inside because she had her dog with her. That’s pretty awesome customer service.
Lucky for me, I ran into the same guy at the counter today who was cheery and fun, being oh so patient with me as I could not decide between the cranberry lemon loaf or the oh so decadent carrot cake… we went back and forth and he was trying to see if I would change my mind but I caved with the carrot cake… at $ 4.80, I wouldn’t say it’s cheap or worth it… ok. maybe a little bit worth it after a good run.
Although I took the cake home with me, the interior is roomy, but a little bit stuffy. There are about 8 — 10 tables of 2s and 4s that you can set up your laptop, bring a good book and stay all afternoon.
The cake was moist, and really tasty… did not disappoint at all. cake was fluffy, full of flavour and the cream cheese icing was delectable.
This could really be my go to spot for baked goods… i’m a sucker for them.