The Family Behind Scarborough’s Coffee In Plans Almusal Café in Toronto
Almusal Café is a new Toronto café concept being developed by the family behind Scarborough’s Coffee In, with plans to serve specialty coffee, matcha, all-day brunch and lunch.
The upcoming business represents a new chapter for the Taninas family, which has been part of Toronto’s Filipino dining scene for approximately two decades.
While the café’s concept has been announced, its exact location and opening date have not yet been revealed.
Who Is Behind Almusal Café?
Almusal Café is being developed by the Taninas family, the longtime operators of Coffee In in Scarborough.
The family has operated Coffee In for approximately 20 years, establishing a reputation for Filipino comfort food and breakfast dishes. One of the restaurant’s notable offerings is La Paz batchoy, a traditional Filipino noodle soup.
The new café will be led by the family’s next generation, with Erika Taninas involved as a partner in the venture. According to reporting published on October 29, 2026, the family intends to create a modern neighbourhood café where customers can meet, enjoy meals and spend time together.
Almusal is being developed as a separate concept with its own identity rather than another Coffee In location.
What Will Almusal Café Serve?
Almusal Café plans to focus on coffee, matcha and daytime dining.
The proposed offerings include:
- Coffee beverages
- Matcha drinks
- All-day brunch
- Lunch selections
The name “Almusal” means “breakfast” in Filipino, reflecting the family’s heritage and the café’s planned emphasis on daytime meals.
Although the concept has roots in the family’s Filipino restaurant experience, specific dishes and drinks have not yet been announced.
The complete menu, prices and any signature offerings will need to be confirmed closer to the café’s launch.
A New Direction for the Coffee In Family
The upcoming café marks a new venture for a family with a long history in Scarborough’s restaurant community.
Coffee In has built its identity around traditional Filipino food, while Almusal aims to introduce a contemporary café experience centred on beverages, brunch and casual dining.
The project is intended to create a welcoming space where customers can stop for coffee, meet friends or enjoy a meal throughout the day.
Although the two businesses share family ownership, Almusal Café will have a distinct concept.
It should also not be confused with other existing businesses that use the name Almusal.
When and Where Will Almusal Café Open?
Almusal Café is planned for Toronto, but an exact address and opening date have not been announced as of November 9, 2026.
The business has not yet provided a confirmed launch timeline, operating hours or complete menu.
Customers interested in the upcoming café can follow Almusal Café on Instagram for future announcements.
More details about the location and opening plans are expected to become available as the project develops.
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