But thanks to Toni and Elaine of Mylk Uncookies, my latte dreams have come true.

Located in Toronto's east end, not far from the first apartment I rented when I was in school, this bright and cheerful cafe is hard to miss among the brownstone buildings that surround it.

Inside, I immediately sensed a comfortable and homey vibe after I spotted a young girl accessing Wi-Fi on her laptop and a shelf of board games and magazines near the back counter. But I was there to meet Lisa and Ashley. We decided that yesterday's cold, rainy weather was a good excuse to meet for an afternoon chat about careers and cookbooks over a warm cup of joe.

Just as the name implies, Mylk Uncookies offers a variety of vegan treats, most of which are naturally gluten-free and raw, as well as coffee, tea and lattes made with co-owner Elaine's homemade almond milk. And while there are ample vegan options, the cafe is not exclusively vegan—dairy milk, honey and a few traditional dessert options are also available.

Lisa, Ashley and I were eager to gaze at the selection of drinks and treats, and we all settled on some version of a latte to take advantage of the available almond milk.

I was delighted when my chai tea latte came with a sprinkle of cinnamon and lots of foam.

The three of us also shared a raw cacao ginger macaroon that was dense and flavourful; a raw lucuma bite that was deliciously sweet and chewy; as well as a raw strawberry cheesecake that involved a punch of lemon and lime in its silky smooth filling and strawberry puree topping.

It was a perfect afternoon with two inspiring girls and some delicious treats. If I lived just a little closer to Mylk Uncookies, I could definitely see this becoming a regular gathering place.
10 comments:
my idea of heaven!!
Enough to make me want to come back to the old neighborhood! :) Sounds fabulous.
I've heard Morgan at Life After Bagels talk about this blissful spot!! Do you know if they have rice milk? I can't wait to try them out.
Wow, Toroto really is the place to be as a vegan, huh? That place looks so cute.
I have the same mug in green. It's a good one.
wow what an amazing place Toronto seems to have it all
Oh I am so excited by this post! Can't wait to check it out this weekend! Thanks.
Stephanie: It's a beautiful cafe. You MUST pay a visit! I'm not sure if they offer rice milk. I have a feeling they just have almond and dairy.
Your photos are impeccable. Can we please return together?
Unreal! This place really does sound like a dream come true... Sure wish I could go there right now!
Gillian: Yes! :)
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