A little about this place
About The Local by Masrawi
The Local by Masrawi is a café, marketplace and halal butcher shop at 2275 Britannia Road West in Mississauga. The coffee bar pours Spanish lattes, flat whites, pistachio and Biscoff lattes, a brown sugar shaken espresso and a range of matchas, including lavender, mango and strawberry. The pastry case holds za'atar and cheese croissants, spinach and feta pastries, tomato olive danishes and large cookies such as s'mores and Biscoff. Shelves showcase goods from local vendors, from honey and skincare to jewellery, and the room hosts community events and screenings of big football matches. Free Wi-Fi and a rewards app make it a common spot for work and study.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
4.4 / 5426 Google reviews
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What people enjoy
- Coffee and specialty drinks such as the Spanish latte, flat white and matcha lattes are praised for flavour and consistency.
- Pastries and cookies, from za'atar and cheese croissants to spinach feta pastries and s'mores cookies, are a strong draw.
- The cozy, well-designed room and the local-vendor market make it a relaxed place to meet, study or work.
Things to keep in mind
- The café is often packed and noisy, with tight tables, a narrow ordering area and seats hard to find at busy times.
