% Arabica

% Arabica is a Japanese specialty coffee brand founded in 2013 by Kenneth Shoji, with its global flagship store in Kyoto. The brand now has more than 130 stores in 18 countries, each with its own interior design and menu touches.

The Toronto location is at 65 Front Street West, unit 416, on Level B2 in the Bay Promenade of Union Station, across from Sephora. It opened on July 26, 2023, following the Yorkdale location that opened in December 2022.

Monday hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Signature drinks include the Kyoto Latte, Spanish Latte, and matcha lattes, plus espresso tonic and bottled lattes to go. Pastries include almond croissants, pain au chocolat, caneles, and Valrhona chocolate cookies.

The baristas use Slayer Espresso machines, which allow fine control over extraction, and adjust to humidity, temperature, and roast differences daily. The founder bought a coffee farm in Hawaii and started a green bean trading company before opening the brand.