Espresso Review - Thor

Thor Espresso Bar has been a popular topic in the Toronto coffee scene since they first unveiled the Slayer - the handmade, close to $20,000 espresso machine.

Interior of Thor

When you first enter the cosy corner unit in the King/Bathurst area, your eyes immediately focus on the giant art work behind the bar of Thor holding a giant espresso tamper.Then you're almost forced to stare down one of the coolest espresso machines you'll ever see. The place itself is ultra sleek and modern, evidenced by such things as the use of iPads instead of traditional cash registers.

The Slayer

As for the espresso, Thor does not disappoint. After pulling the shot, and giving the cup a few quick taps on the bar, the barista wipes the edges of the cup clean and hands me my coffee. Very solid color, and a good aroma of heavy cocoa and earth, the taste is strong and balanced, with a slight bitterness one comes to expect from North american Espresso.

Thor Espresso

Score: 92

Thor Espresso Bar

35 Bathurst Street #4, Toronto, ON M5V 2P2

416.451.8736