About Us
Our Story
Golden Gecko Coffee was created by Jake Healy, an Australian who came to Canada searching for cold weather and coffee that excited him. He certainly found the weather but was still in search of the perfect cup! Jake took his coffee knowledge from back home and began roasting his own beans, selling at local farmer’s markets across Toronto’s west end. He’s learned about creating delicious specialty items and finding a space to engage with a fantastic community throughout the years.
Our Name
The Golden Gecko award was a competition that Jake won while in Australia. Part of a committed team, he helped lead a global organization to win a prestigious environmental award focussed on sustainability in remote regions of the country. The commitment to sustainability and support of local organizations has remained a core value for Jake and he has instilled it into everything he does with Golden Gecko Coffee.
Our Shop
We are an award-winning specialty coffee shop and roastery located in Toronto's charming Baby Point neighborhood. Proudly serving coffee lovers in our bright, family-friendly shop since 2017. Our local community means everything to us which is why we were honored to have been named the Toronto Star Reader’s Choice for Best Coffee Shop in 2019 & 2020! Come visit us for pick-up and enjoy our freshly baked treats, ice cream and creative coffee selection!
Our drinks menu varies between the seasons and we will always have something that you are sure to enjoy. Make sure you follow us on social media to see the most recent creations!
Our Community
Golden Gecko Coffee is proud to be a part of the local Baby Point BIA, and offers resources to local community groups. Hosting a wide range of events, from drawing classes to music performances, Golden Gecko Coffee is a unique hub for Toronto's west end. We have donated to charity groups near (STOP Community) and far (Australian Koala Foundation) and continue working with other small businesses to form a safe and thriving community.