Tom Hanks surprised staff at this Canadian coffee shop (PHOTOS)
Toronto’s been buzzing with celebrity sightings over the last few days during the 44th annual Toronto International Film Festival.
But one celebrity sighting, in particular, has the internet in a frenzy after legendary actor Tom Hanks made a surprise visit to a Toronto coffee shop.
Leading up to the festival, Grinder Coffee on Gerrard invited the American actor to visit the coffee shop, using the hashtag #tomneedsgrinder to get his attention.
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Ahead of the premiere of Hank’s latest film A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood, the actor paid the coffee shop a visit to the delight of staff.
“Sorry for the bad pics he came when we were closing up. Joelle was at home but had a lovely chat with him. Thanks [Tom Hanks] for taking the time to come by and visit us we admire you.”
Day 7.5 of our #tomneedsgrinder campaign. New#: #tomneededgrinder sorry for the bad pics he came when we were closing up. Joelle was at home but had a lovely chat with him. Thanks @tomhanks for taking the time to come by and visit us we admire you. #TIFF19 pic.twitter.com/iOCVo7SelP
— GrinderCoffeeGerrard (@GrinderCoffeeTO) September 7, 2019
This isn’t the first time the cafe has tried to get a celebrity to stop by during TIFF. Previously, the coffee shop attempted to get Idris Elba to stop in, but unfortunately, the Molly’s Game actor was a no-show, BUT, Canadian actor Ryan Gosling has shown up.
