Read what local and international critics say about our coffee, pastries, and cozy Kensington Market design.
We are honored to have landed the 25th spot for the 100 Best Coffee Shops in the Americas 2026, revealed at the World of Coffee USA in San Diego. Evaluated among 4,600+ top coffee spots based on quality, innovation, sustainability, and service.
Read Announcement“The in-house specialty is a cardamom-spiced latte, available hot or iced—we think it’s in the running for the world’s best iced coffee.”
“Swedish fika offers incentive for thoughtful holiday socializing and tasty desserts... the friendly teal storefront is an oasis of Scandinavian-inspired design.”
“One of the favourite offerings? Their iced coffee, which was named the world's best by Conde Nast Traveler... The signature drink is a luscious blend of espresso and milk, spiked with cardamom bitters and mint.”
“The interior is light and spacious, aptly styled in a Scandinavian manner. The cafe mascot – a Swedish pony – can be found adorning coffee cups. Good coffee and pastries are what they're known for.”
“FIKA is the cutest, coziest little cafe in Kensington Market. The Scandinavian theme reminds me of travelling in Iceland and the cardamom-spiced coffee will make you wonder why you haven't been putting cardamom in your coffee your whole life.”
“Airy, quaint and full of light... while enjoying FIKA’s signature cardamon spiced latte or lavender white hot chocolate, you can take photographs of the colorful paintings and plants by the windows – or the most unique feature of all, an entire wall of books.”
“Yadi Arifin won the 2017 Toronto AeroPress competition, so we chat with him, hear his story and see if we could pick up some tips and tricks from the master. What are you trying to accomplish at Fika Cafe? - Of course, serve good coffee.”
“Liz loves the 'IKEA meets Pinterest' minimalist décor at Fika (which is a Swedish verb meaning 'to go out for coffee') in Kensington Market.”