Categories: Food & Drink

Toronto is getting a free three-floor ‘Coffee City’ festival with boozy sips and latte art

If you’re anything like us and just the thought of a hot cup of coffee brings you back to life, this upcoming festival is just the thing you need.

Canada’s Coffee Culture Festival is coming to Toronto this month, bringing three floors of aromatic, caffeinated sips — from classic brews and specialty creations to boozy coffee concoctions.

Make your way to Toronto’s Design Exchange from Oct. 16 to 18, where its three floors will transform into what organizers call a “Coffee City”. Here, visitors will get to interact with local cafes, intertwine with coffee culture, and connect with the people behind the magic for an entire weekend.

And, according to organizers, right at the heart of it all is where you’ll see some of Canada’s best baristas competing live for a national title.

Hosted by De Mello Coffee Roastery, the festival will also bring thrilling workshops to keep you busy.

These include a cocktail-bar-style workshop where you can mix your own drink, a barista coaching experience where you can try your hand at latte art, and the chance to blend your own coffee beans.

The festival is absolutely free to attend, and its programming runs daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All you have to do is reserve your free ticket via Eventbrite to secure a spot. “Come wander the city, discover what’s inside, and see coffee from a few different angles,” share organizers.

Don’t mind if we do!

Coffee Culture Festival

When: Friday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Design Exchange — 234 Bay St.
Cost: Free

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