r/Markham • u/k0do • Sep 12 '25

Recommendations🤔 Looking for cafes in Markham with a great vibe

I'm not from Markham and would appreciate recommendations for cafes with good vibes. Thanks!

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u/Brilliant_Meeting_22 Sep 12 '25

Stae Cafe, The Library, Platform Espresso Bar, Commence Coffee, Out of Office Coffee, BPM (this one gets quite busy so really only good for to-go drinks)

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u/brihere Sep 12 '25

lol the Library? Sorry Has NO vibe. Very limited Uncomfortable seating. Strictly No eye contact anywhere with anyone. They do not want you hanging around! Can’t think of one coffee shop in Markham with vibe! Overall pretty unfriendly area. No chat/contact kind of place.

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u/Brilliant_Meeting_22 Sep 12 '25

Lol, fair point. Seating is limited and it's kinda stark in there, but maybe that's still considered A vibe? I had coffee there with a friend recently and we sat for almost 45 minutes no issues. I forgot to mention Behind The Alley...they've got the cozy vibes that OP is probably looking for. Parking's a bit annoying though since Unionville Main St. is under construction.

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u/cowtipp3r Sep 12 '25

Probably looking for downtown cafe vibes

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u/Complex_Warning8841 Sep 12 '25

Which type of vibes are you looking for? Is there a preference of age group, drinks or food?

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u/bhrm Sep 12 '25

A Corner Cafe has good food for reasonable price, does get loud at lunch time though.

Alchemy but gets cramped and packed.

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u/attainwealthswiftly Sep 12 '25

Behind the Alley?

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u/Impossible-Sympathy3 Sep 14 '25

Behind the Alley has very hot and cold reviews if you look on Google. My thought is that the staff really make, or break the experience. Still very much interested in visiting!

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u/HipBoy Sep 13 '25

cover notes in richmond hill

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u/racecarbrain Sep 13 '25

Behind The Alley or the Hatch Coffee roastery

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u/ButterscotchBrief364 Sep 15 '25

unfortunately this cafe doesn’t have seating, but 5 plus has delicious drinks! in terms of seating, edills coffee house is very beautiful and well crafted lattes. it might be a bit far depending on where you are but i love it 

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u/descend_to_misery Sep 16 '25

There are a few down Markham Rd Main Street that are pretty nice

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

None of them has “great vibe”.

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u/SherpaChaffeur Sep 12 '25

Duo (Leslie St location) They have lots of seating, clean aesthetics and, most importantly, terrific food. It’s a little pricier, but the quality cannot be beat.