Café Replika is described as a cozy, spacious neighborhood cafe with a warm plant filled vibe that suits studying, remote work, or casual meetups. Reviewers note friendly staff and a welcoming, community feel that makes it easy to settle in. The coffee scene gets strong praise for robust flavors and good value, with several favorites including a notable London Fog, an admired cappuccino and a well rounded cup, while a few notes point to tasteless filtered coffee or underwhelming chai latte. The beverage menu also features hojicha, matcha, and vegetarian friendly options, and the pastry lineup such as borek, a peanut cookie, and an energy ball are often highlighted. The space is frequently described as comfortable for work or reading, sometimes busy but with plenty of room, plants, and even books to borrow. Some reviews mention room for improvement on certain drinks like the matcha latte which can be dusty or the chai latte not very flavorful, but the overall experience remains positive due to the ambience and service. In short, Café Replika appears as a versatile and affordable stop that blends good coffee, thoughtful service, and a community vibe, even if a few drinks vary in quality.
I come here all the time, definitely my favourite cafe in the city. It feels like a real community, there's a real set of regulars & the staff are so friendly. I always get the chai latte but the borek is also great when a cup of tea won't quite cut it.
I've never tried beet/carrot soup. The taste was interesting, but it may need any spice. Borek was fresh, light, but tasteless.
I tried their coffee as well. It was good.
Generally it's a good place to work on writing or other creative projects, while eating or drinking.
Mar 4, 2025
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I'm sure it's a good study spot - but for drinks I found it lacking. You can't call a drink London Fog without vanilla syrup, milk & earl grey tea should be called an earl grey latte. Also tried the chai latte, not very flavourful either 😬
definitely good work/study environment if you need to just sit down & focus. kinda crowded tho & seating arrangement is not the best, since you sit elbow to elbow. the coffee was a bit too bitter for my taste too.
Nov 4, 2024
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i got the mocha & a croissant. service was fast & the croissant was really good. there's a lot of seating & free wifi. i went at 9:30am on a tuesday & it was busy, but still some seats available.
Sep 14, 2024
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Nous avons commandé deux cafés. J'ai remarqué que la serveuse a pris une portion de café & l'a divisé en deux. Mon espresso avait ZERO gout. Zero passion, peu de lumière; atmosphère qui déprime. Je suis allé seulement car l'établissement le plus proche était fermé. Quel regret. Je peux faire mieux avec ma machine à moudre manuelle & ma machine espresso manuelle. J'ai demandé si elle avait divisé une rondelle en deux & au début elle a dit non. Je savais la réponse, car j'avais vu seulement un portafiltre. Au moins elle a offert de le refaire, mais quand même une mauvaise extraction malgré la bonne apparence. Dorénavant, un café, une portion de grains, surtout si on paye 3 dollars +, ce que j'ai trouvé malhonnête. Malgré tout, très bon gateau aux citrouilles. En tout & pour tout, à éviter. L'espresso chez un magasin de vélo était mieux, & ils utilisent une machine italienne pour consommateurs.
Such a wonderful cafe. A really great place to get work done, friendly staff & the most delicious turkish lunch! Borek was flakey & delicious, & the salad was delectable! Also very affordable for the price, small combo is ~ $9! I love replika!!!!
Good spot, it does all the third wave coffee stuff as expected. One of the default tip options 30% though - that is silly, right? Maybe cap that at 25%? & people who want to tip more can do so via the custom option. It's subtle, & most people probability don't care, but seeing that 30% somehow leaves a funny taste. Anyway, Replika has been around forever, it's a plateau institution even!
friendly service, the herb scone & latte were delicious. also love the sticker at the register. makes me feel even better about spending my money here. it was a bit crowded but i managed to find the last seat available!
Super café ! & les bagels au saumon sont super bons ! C'est un peu compliqué de trouver de la place mais une fois assit, on n'a pas envie de bouger. Super endroit pour étudier aussi.
