Almusal, a new cafe concept from the family behind Scarborough restaurant Coffee In, is preparing to open in Toronto. The business will focus on coffee, matcha, all-day brunch, and lunch, according to a report by blogTO.
The new venture is being developed by the Taninas family, which has operated Coffee In for approximately two decades. The existing restaurant is known for Filipino breakfast dishes, including La Paz batchoy, as well as other Filipino comfort food offerings.
Erika Taninas, a partner in the new venture, told blogTO that Almusal is intended to be a modern neighborhood cafe offering a place for customers to meet, eat and spend time together. The concept will be led by the family’s next generation and will have its own identity separate from Coffee In.
According to the report, the menu is expected to include coffee drinks, matcha, brunch options available throughout the day and lunch selections. Specific dishes, beverages and prices have not yet been announced.
The name Almusal means breakfast in Filipino, reflecting the concept’s connection to the family’s background and its planned food offerings. The business is intended to build on the family’s experience in Toronto’s Filipino dining scene while introducing a different type of establishment.
The new cafe’s exact address and opening date have not been disclosed. The team has also not released operating hours or further details about the interior and size of the planned space.
Customers can follow the business on social media for future announcements about its location and launch.
