Run & Gun Coffee
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Run & Gun Coffee
Welcome to Run & Gun, we are a Toronto Coffee Shop and Concept Store in Brockton Village that serves craft coffee, teas and treats. With standard and vegan options. Proudly brewing award winning, locally roasted DeMello Coffee beans. We cater to families in the neighborhood, and offer options like plants, candles, gifts, and baby clothes.
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Grace Cho
Grace Cho
Jan 16, 2022
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Such a lovely spot to stop by for a quick coffee and you end up spending more time looking around decor items, stationary, baby clothing, plants etc. Very friendly staff and adorable decors. And their coffee tastes good too😌
Jeremy Wong
Jeremy Wong
Jan 09, 2022
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One of my favourite cafés in the west side of downtown Toronto. Coffee were very good, i really liked the interior decorations. A very cozy place to enjoy a coffee and a piece of pastry!
Hyejin Yang
Hyejin Yang
Nov 23, 2021
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Such a lovely cozy cafe! Their baby cloths are absolutely adorable and great quality, they have many different kinds of hair accessories that are so cute! Also their lattes are really good and every staff is friendly and welcoming that I always stop by this store when I'm around this area.
Jade Jiang
Jade Jiang
Nov 19, 2021
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Visited this cafe on a whim last weekend, really poor customer service. The beverage we got was advertised for $4.25 and without informing us, the barista charged us $4.75. When asked about the price difference, she said the price went up, then called the owner over after we requested they honour what was on the price list. The owner was extremely rude, looked at us scornfully, shook her head and mumbled something under her breath. Terrible attitude.
Needless to say, will never return to this place.
Stefany N.
Stefany N.
Nov 19, 2021
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It felt like the store owner (presumably, the mid-30s woman) hates her role in their own store. The coffee and tea wasn't good, the cookies were mislabelled (it's peanut butter AND chocolate ~ I dislike chocolate), and the customer service was worse. While the store has nice products and is well designed, the animosity from the store owner encourages us to never return.
Kelsi Gayda
Kelsi Gayda
Nov 18, 2021
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I've been a regular at this coffee shop for a few years now! Every-time I'm greeted with a warm welcome and my coffee is consistently delicious. There's tons of great little unique gifts at the shop as well. Love coming here and enjoying my coffee out on the front patio.
John
John
Aug 18, 2021
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Beautiful shop with a great selection of coffees, treats, plants and home goods. Love DeMelo coffee and this is the closest place to us that makes a mean cup of it. Only been here during COVID so not sure if there's normally a sitting area, but would be a nice place to hang out or work
Paolo De Ciantis
Paolo De Ciantis
Jul 01, 2021
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I love this coffee shop! Well crafted and cared for coffee and always served amazingly well. The staff are always so very kind and helpful and address any questions really well. I really appreciate the plants they have available as well! Highly recommended! Support local business!
Marie N.
Marie N.
Jan 16, 2021
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Run and Gun makes its home in Brockton Village, and is one of those quirky, under-the-radar shops that's worth checking out.

In addition to serving coffee and tea, it's also a concept store that curates a collection of unique and local items for its patrons, such as plants, candles, gifts and baby clothes. With something for everyone, it's easy to walk in and purchase more than a just a coffee (also great to support a local business!)

As for the drinks, expect the standard complement of espresso drinks, plus chai and matcha lattes and loose leaf teas. Beans are supplied by Toronto
Adam G.
Adam G.
Oct 19, 2020
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Super cute little cafe, with and amazing gift section. Doing candles, plants, and baby. Stuff. The vegan muffins are amazing here, and they carry Demello coffee. Its perfect.
Nena J.
Nena J.
Jul 21, 2020
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*Read this before you waste your money.

Coffee's okay, vibes okay. Don't really get whats the concept of this cafe with all the plants and baby clothes(that don't sell ever) all around the space. Messy.

Besides of weird concept, I'd NEVER support Run and Gun just because of the OWNER how she treats her employees and customers. Running a small business in small&tight neighbourhood like Dundas West?Everything's about community and reputation.

She a mean, greedy person.

And why would you spend a dollar here dealing with a shhittty owner anyway, there are tons of
Rick M.
Rick M.
Mar 11, 2020
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Been coming to R&G since it's opening and overall really enjoy the place. Coffee is great, staff are friendly and the space is flexible enough for a variety of situations. Highly recommend if you are in Dundas West.
David H.
David H.
Feb 28, 2020
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Great tasting coffee, with very chill vibes. Great for a quick stop or a nice play to hang out. Rustic like style.
Maggie M.
Maggie M.
Jan 15, 2020
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I have lived in the area for 4 years now and Run and Gun was always my go-to to grab a yummy coffee and sit and get some work done! But in the past year the owners decided to sell more baby clothes and now there are less seating options in the cafe which has made it less appealing to me. I feel like they need to decide if they want to sell baby clothes or if they want to be a cafe lol, not both! I only stop in for a coffees now. I would rather go somewhere where I have more space to sit and do some work.
Danielle F.
Danielle F.
Aug 06, 2019
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a coffee shop! It's a plant store! There are baby clothes! Come as you are, and Run and Gun has got something for y-o-u.

I came here recently for a summer coffee date to beat the heat and the temp at Run and Gun did not disappoint. I picked up a little Iced Latte but while I was waiting for my buddy, browsing got the best of me and I also picked up some bubble bath. The (flavour?) scent is lavender & chamomile and I am quite excited to try it.

There is ample seating! I feel like you would be hard-pressed to not find a chair here. With
Kyla C.
Kyla C.
Jul 29, 2019
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You ever just want to sip coffee while inhaling some super clean oxygen? Me too. And if you can't make it out of town and into a forest, R&G is a great alternative! So. Many. Plants!

Run & Gun is a coffee shop, a gift shop, and a plant shop all at once. They serve all the usual coffee essentials, plus ice cream from Kawartha Dairy, and a variety of pastries and treats to snack on.

There is a big table in the back for a solid co-working session, but my favourite place to cozy up is in the front section, surrounded by succulents and evergreens. Just call me Snow White. :)
Anya D.
Anya D.
May 21, 2019
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Cute little coffee shop with an interesting decor - plenty of plants and also clothing items for sale. Even though the cafe itself is not too big, there are plenty of seats: nice destination to grab a coffee and chit chat with a friend or read a book on your own.

I had the vanilla latte and let me tell you the espresso was amazing, I am a sucker for a good espresso and this was definitely the one.

Loved the place and would definitely be back.
Dmitri S.
Dmitri S.
May 15, 2019
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This place is so chill, it is wonderful to have the plants arounds and there's baby small-designer clothing which makes for an interesting ambiance.
Jan 19, 2019
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I can't understand to concepts of this shop. that the shop has grass I understood, but why to place clothing?
My idea is simply that if the shop has nature taste, there has to warm a room and there has a little bit of art.
Sasha D.
Sasha D.
Nov 04, 2018
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Sigh...Asked for an extra hot chai soy latte. It was lukewarm... I regret spending 8 dollars.
Celine L.
Celine L.
Oct 28, 2018
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This is the absolute truth: Run and Gun cafe has the best vanilla latte I've ever had. I'm not sure if it's the syrup they use or if they put more than usual, but it's the perfect amount sweetness. Other lattes I've gotten, I usually feel that they aren't sweet enough or aren't sweetened at all but drinking this latte, you can tell there is definitely vanilla in there.

The cafe is a cute and floral cafe. Seating is limited and it gets busy around peak hours (noon, prime evening time of 3-4). The barista was super nice and friendly, greeting us as we walked through
Erika K.
Erika K.
Aug 20, 2018
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Adorable coffee/tea shop with comfortable and eclectic decor and seating. The unsweetened iced teas available were delicious, along with their selection of baked goods. Over my two day stay in Toronto, we visited this spot three times. The friendly and attentive staff make this spot a great neighborhood gem!
Cin C.
Cin C.
Jun 01, 2018
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An extra star for the cute decor and plant filled shelves for sale! They also have some antique furniture downstairs if you are looking for some home pieces!

A lovely space to do some work or reading and enjoy a warm drink. I visited on a weekday afternoon and there were only two other patrons studying at the low table. There were plenty of people popping in for a drink or a treat during the time we were there, so it kept the space vibrant but relaxed.

I had a hot chocolate (so can't speak to the coffee options), but it was good. Not sweet but with plenty of chocolate flavor.
Cathy M.
Cathy M.
Jan 30, 2018
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We found this nice coffee shop around Dundas n dufferin.st. Decided to give it a try and this did not disappoint us. I love the decorations in there. The service is really friendly. I ordered a macchiato and ginger cookie. Goes very well together. I ordered a honey ginger tea to go. I would definitely recommend this place if you have time on a weekend and wanna relax.
Soleil S.
Soleil S.
Aug 18, 2017
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Another day, another new place to try a flat white! My morning meeting sent me over to Dundas W and I've had Run and Gun on my radar for a while. This is a very cute neighbourhood spot. Lots of sunlight, greenery, and muted woods to give that zen like feel... when I walked in, quiet and soothing is what I would call the place. Everyone here was just sitting still reading or typing quietly away.

Run and gun is quite community focused as they had a nightly kid movie night being advertised on their counter. That seems really cute. The place has a lot of space to chill and do your work
Aaron S.
Aaron S.
Jul 09, 2017
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In a town with a ton of coffee shops it's hard to stand out. But runnandgun has a light and open space cool projection of animation on the back wall and plants for sale. The chairs aren't too padded so plan on meeting friends for good coffee and a chat, but maybe write your screenplay elsewhere. But yes there is wifi. Buy a plant and get a free americano. Oh, speaking of Americanos the barista will pour the water in front of you so you can decide how strong you like it. The coffee seems solid. And being new in town it's usually not crowded.
Priscilla W.
Priscilla W.
Apr 12, 2017
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This is a relatively new cafe that I happened to come across as I was walking around Dufferin/Dundas. The cafe is quite clean and quiet, and spacious for a small cafe. It is clear that the owners didn't want to clutter the place. There aren't many tables available though; a communal table at the back and another one near the entrance that could seat ~4-5 people and 2 smaller round tables that fit 1-2 people. Interestingly, there's a 'tiered' bench where on the top step, people could sit cross-legged on the floor. It seemed quite comfortable as pillows and a sitting table
Evelina P.
Evelina P.
Feb 26, 2017
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Loving all the new places popping up in my neighborhood! Discovered Run and Gun during my many weekend walks. Refreshing because it is not packed unlike the numerous coffee shops in the city- probably not for long!

Ordered a cappuccino- fantastic topped with beautiful swan latte art. Coffee is from de Mello Palheta and baked good from the local Drake Bakery. Next on the list is to try their cookies.

Pay them a visit!