Not every coffee shop becomes a habit. Some are one-offs, visited once, maybe bookmarked, maybe forgotten. But then there are places like Found Coffee Toronto, where the experience is so grounded, so easy, it becomes part of your rhythm before you even realize it.

Found doesn’t try too hard. It doesn’t need to. Since opening its first location on College Street, this Australian-inspired café has quietly become one of Toronto’s most beloved third places: a soft-spoken anchor where locals return, again and again, for something that just feels right.

Why Locals Keep Returning to Found Coffee Toronto

At Found, coffee is the entry point, not the whole story. Yes, you’ll find a perfectly textured flat white, a tasty smashed avo toast you’ll come back for, and an utterly delicious croissant. But what keeps people coming back is harder to name: the gentle light, the way the tables never feel too close, the quiet confidence of a place that knows exactly who it is.

Each Found location reflects its neighborhood without losing its soul. On College Street, Found fits seamlessly between art studios, vintage shops, and student apartments, offering a calm respite amid the creative buzz. In Roncesvalles, it’s a soft landing spot after a walk through High Park or a weekend market, nestled in a community known for its village feel and stroller-friendly sidewalks. At Bellwoods, the patio feels like a cozy backyard nook just steps from Trinity Bellwoods Park, and offer a peaceful break from the city’s pace. Even the InterContinental location, tucked away in the Financial District, manages to soften the edges of a workday commute, offering a warm reprieve in a typically fast-paced part of the city.

Most recently, Found has expanded into Guelph, bringing its low-key warmth to a new pocket of regulars. And yet, no matter the neighborhood, the formula never shifts: hospitality without fanfare, design that invites rather than dazzles, and baristas who remember your name, and your order. Every Found feels like your Found.

Ethical Coffee, Local Roots, and Real Impact

More than just atmosphere, Found is committed to creating real impact. Through its Coffee for a Cause initiative, Found donates 10% of all sales from select blends to organizations that serve vulnerable communities in Canada and globally. Recent causes include supporting women-led farming co-operatives in Colombia, and partnerships with local charities that provide food, shelter, and essential resources.

Their commitment extends to sourcing, too. Found uses 100% ethically sourced, sustainable coffee, and partners with importers who build long-term, equitable relationships with farmers. Their single-origin beans are roasted locally, and every blend: from the fruit-forward Ethiopian to the velvety, chocolate-toned Colombian, reflects the integrity of the supply chain.

This is the rare café where expansion hasn’t diluted experience. Found’s culture is one of care, toward people, place, and planet. It’s a neighborhood constant, a low-stakes comfort, a reason to linger. A real third place.

For more on how cafés shape city life, explore our feature on Toronto’s Third Places: Where Coffee Meets Community.