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What to order at Dineen Coffee Company
- Must order
- A cappuccino at the marble counter with a kouign-amann.
- Signature drink
- Cappuccino
- Editor tip
- Two entries, one on Yonge and one on Temperance. Weekday breakfast service heaviest 08:00-10:00.
CuisineCafé
Price$
Neighborhoodfinancial-district
HoursMon-Fri 07:30-16:00, Sat-Sun 08:30-16:30
Phone+1 416 900 0949
Signature drinkCappuccino
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Must order: A cappuccino at the marble counter with a kouign-amann.
Tip: Two entries, one on Yonge and one on Temperance. Weekday breakfast service heaviest 08:00-10:00.
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Location
Address: 140 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5C 1X6
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